Patents Examined by John P Go
  • Patent number: 11144870
    Abstract: An unallocated item/product inventory is maintained in each of a plurality of delivery vehicles traversing service routes within a delivery service area. Upon receipt of an order for delivery of an item/product that may be selected from the item/product inventory maintained within a delivery vehicle and that is to be delivered to a destination location within the delivery service area, a delivery vehicle driver is instructed to deliver an item/product selected from the item/product inventory located on the delivery vehicle during the corresponding service route on the same day that the order was placed. A delivery label for the item/product is printed, and the delivery vehicle driver secures the printed delivery label to an item/product selected from the unallocated item/product inventory, and delivers the item/product to the destination location on the same day the order was placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Paul Loubriel
  • Patent number: 11113635
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for re-issuing a travel reservation based on a travel category associated with the specific travel reservation. The travel reservation is associated with one of a first travel category and a second travel category. The first travel category includes a plurality of machine-readable codes associated with the travel reservation. In response to determining the travel reservation is associated with the first travel category, the travel reservation is re-issued by a computer-based on the plurality of machine-readable codes associated with the travel reservation. In response to determining that the travel reservation is associated with the second travel category, the computer determines if the travel reservation includes data expressed in machine-readable form. If the travel reservation includes the data expressed in machine-readable form, the computer generates a plurality of prepopulated fields in a format compatible with the first travel category.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: AMADEUS S.A.S.
    Inventors: Sebastien Bardin, Pierre Beguerie, Araceli Catalano, Yannick Hoffsess, Guadalupe Garcia Pizales
  • Patent number: 11100465
    Abstract: Rental property management technology, in which electronic entry data for rental properties, energy related data for the rental properties, reservation data for the rental properties, and settings for energy management of the rental properties is accessed. Integrated data that includes the accessed electronic entry data, the accessed energy related data, and the accessed reservation data integrated with the accessed settings for energy management of the rental properties is stored in electronic storage. The integrated data is analyzed to determine whether energy management of the rental properties aligns with the accessed settings and accords with one or more efficiency rules. Based on the analysis, an energy management operation is performed for at least one of the rental properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Alarm.com Incorporated
    Inventor: Gregory Le Burge
  • Patent number: 11074524
    Abstract: There is provided systems and methods for securing an event ticket. A processing module of a server device may access a first data packet associated with a first account and a second data packet associated with a second account. A status module of the server device may determines from the first data packet a first status of the first account attempting to secure an event ticket. The status module may further determine from the second data packet a second status of the second account attempting to secure the event ticket. A device module of the server device may determine from the first data packet an identification of a client device accessing the first account. A communication module of the server device may transmit the second status of the second account to the client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: StubHub, Inc.
    Inventors: Qing Guo, Sudhir Kishan Shivakumar
  • Patent number: 11071517
    Abstract: A method for ultrasound diagnosis includes determining a first risk of malignancy based on a human assessment of a first set of features of one or more ultrasound images of a target; determining a second risk of malignancy based on an automatically extracted second set of features of the one or more ultrasound images; determining at least one overall risk value based on the first risk of malignancy and the second risk of malignancy; and characterizing the at least one overall risk value as one of a high confidence assessment or a low confidence assessment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Chandra M. Sehgal, Santosh S. Venkatesh, Laith R. Sultan
  • Patent number: 11069009
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to system, method and apparatuses for identifying load volatility of a power customary and a tangible computer readable medium therefor. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the system comprises at least one processor; and at least one memory storing computer executable instructions. The at least one memory and the computer executable instructions are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the system to determine boundary points for splitting a load curve of a power customer automatically, through performing density-based spatial clustering on data points of the load curve of the power customer; and detect tendency turning points of the load curve by means of the determined boundary points, so as to identify the load volatility of the power customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: ACCENTURE GLOBAL SERVICES LIMITED
    Inventors: Fang Hou, Qin Zhou, Ming Li
  • Patent number: 11023846
    Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method comprises receiving location information for an item. The location information indicates the current physical location of the item. The method further comprises determining whether the item is located within a first configurable distance of an establishment and responsive to determining that the item is located within the first configurable distance of the establishment, requesting first location information for the consignee of the item and second location information for the consignee of the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Gillen, David Sisco, Sara Zoromsky, Jeff Enyart, Kalin Robinson, David Carder
  • Patent number: 11017905
    Abstract: A method for providing a computer-implemented medical diagnosis includes receiving an input from a user comprising at least one symptom of the user. The method also includes providing the at least one symptom as an input to a medical model, the medical model being retrieved from memory. The medical model includes a probabilistic graphical model comprising probability distributions and relationships between symptoms and diseases. The method also includes performing inference on the probabilistic graphical model to obtain a prediction of the probability that the user has that disease. The method also includes outputting an indication that the user has a disease from the Bayesian inference, wherein the inference is performed using a counterfactual measure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Babylon Partners Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan George Richens, CiarĂ¡n Mark Lee, Saurabh Johri
  • Patent number: 11013408
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a sensor for diagnosing a physiological or physical state includes a measurement system configured to determine clinical data for one or more parameters related to the physiological or physical state, a first memory configured to store the clinical data, a transmitter configured to transmit the clinical data according to a first communications protocol, a receiver configured to receive enhanced data according to a second communications protocol, and a second memory configured to store the enhanced data. The enhanced data is based on the clinical data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG
    Inventors: Todd T. Swanzey, Gregory Stefkovic, Christopher Dionisio
  • Patent number: 11017326
    Abstract: A method is provided for booking a hotel room that improves the satisfaction level for a consumer and increases revenue for the hotelier. Consumers may benefit from being able to select property-specific and room-specific attributes for which they perceive enhanced value, while property-specific and room-specific attributes that a consumer does not particularly value may be avoided in an effort for the consumer to spend on features they desire. Further, hoteliers may benefit from being able to offer room-specific attributes and add-on features that create additional revenue streams for the hotel. Additionally, the transparency afforded the consumer of the room-specific attributes available versus those selected provides the consumer with a level of expectation that is more aligned with the hotel and the specific room they selected, thereby improving customer satisfaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Sabre GLBL Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Vinod, David Hobt
  • Patent number: 11011256
    Abstract: A computing platform configured to receive and process an on-demand real-time patient-specific data analysis order is provided. The computing platform can receive an order, determine the viability of the order, and then perform the desired analysis based on parameters provided within the order. As part of the analysis, the computing platform can mine one or more data sources to collect data relevant to the ordered diagnostic. Once the data is collected, the computing platform can analyze the data according to one or more pre-programmed algorithms. The selection of which algorithms to apply to the data set can be determined by the type of on-demand real-time patient-specific data analysis ordered. The on-demand real-time patient-specific data analysis in some examples can be ordered using an external ordering user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Inovalon, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith R. Dunleavy
  • Patent number: 11004060
    Abstract: A fare collection method and apparatus are provided. The apparatus comprises a camera; an NFC device; a processor, configured to: trigger a ride fare collection transaction upon a target object being detected within a set distance; determine whether a first payment information has been obtained by the camera; if yes, perform payment processing according to the first payment information; and if no, collect a near-field communication (NFC) signal through an NFC device to obtain second payment information, and perform payment processing according to the second payment information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: ADVANCED NEW TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10977607
    Abstract: Methods and node-enabled apparatus are described that involve use of node-enabled packaging material as part of a container for an item to be shipped. The method begins by forming at least a part of the container with the packaging material. Next, the method activates a node integrated as part of the packaging material. The node is operative to communicate with one or more network devices (such as an ID node, master node and/or server) in a wireless node network. The method then registers shipping information with a server in the wireless node network via a user access device operated by a shipping customer. The shipping information is related to the container and the node integrated as part of the packaging material of the container. The item to be shipped may be sealed within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Ole-Petter Skaaksrud
  • Patent number: 10966608
    Abstract: Methods, devices and a system for disease management are provided that employ diagnostic testing devices (e.g., blood glucose meters) and medication delivery devices (e.g., insulin delivery devices) for providing data to a repository in real-time and automatically. Repository data can be analyzed to determine such information as actual test strip use, patient health parameters to outside prescribed ranges, testing and medication delivery compliance, patient profiles or stakeholders to receive promotional items or incentives, and so on. Connected meters and medication delivery devices and repository data analysis are also employed to associate a diagnostic test to a mealtime based on timing of a therapeutic intervention performed by an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Chris Bergstrom, Jay Butterbrodt, Alan W. Fiedler, Barry H. Ginsberg, Tim H. Gordon, Paul Upham
  • Patent number: 10971250
    Abstract: Instruments of determined level of self-efficacy may be chosen dynamically for customized patient engagement, e.g., based on a patient's latent adherence trait estimated from lifestyle and other clinical data. Customization points in care plans may be identified, e.g., by monitoring an accumulative change in the patient's health literacy level. Clinical decision support at the point of care may be provided by adjusting patient engagement strategies and allocating resources accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent Deng, Pei-Yun Hsueh, Sreeram Ramakrishnan, Xinxin Zhu
  • Patent number: 10945600
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, devices and methods for receiving biosensor data acquired by a medical device, e.g., relating to glucose concentration values, and controlling the access and distribution of that data. In some embodiments, systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring glucose levels, displaying data relating to glucose values and metabolic health information, and controlling distribution of glucose data between applications executing on a computer, such as a smart phone. In some embodiments, systems and methods are disclosed for controlling access to medical data such as continuously monitored glucose levels, synchronizing health data relating to glucose levels between multiple applications executing on a computer, and/or encrypting data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Robert Mensinger, Esteban Cabrera, Jr., Eric Cohen, Nathaniel David Heintzman, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Gary A. Morris, Andrew Attila Pal, Eli Reihman, Jorge Valdes
  • Patent number: 10937552
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, systems and methods provide for generating a panel of medical experts for a patient being treated by a treating physician who has been diagnosed with a medical condition, the panel of medical experts providing in a timely manner recommendations for a treatment plan for the patient's medical condition. In accordance with some embodiments, the treating physician submits an Opinion Request to an automated service that selects the panel of medical experts, the treating physician providing a narrative of the relevant medical history of the patient and relevant medical images for review by the panel. In accordance with some embodiments, a resultant report of the treatment recommendations from the panel is provided to the treating physician for dissemination to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: GN2.0-NIDUS, INC.
    Inventor: Zoher Ghogawala
  • Patent number: 10937527
    Abstract: The invention relates to system and a computer implemented method for use in the course of a clinical trial and/or precision medicine, wherein patient metrics are acquired and the system comprises selected core modules, methods and/or automated services and selected empowerment apps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: BE THE PARTNER, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Klein, Matthieu-Patrick Schapranow, Ralf Schliehe-Diecks
  • Patent number: 10929784
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for booking reservations in a booking system and synchronizing bookings among several booking systems. The system comprises at least one booking system; at least one service provider; a mediator service; a client, and at least one client terminal device that can be a mobile device and that includes a dialogue. The client uses the dialogue to enter information into the system and the mediator receives inquiries and answers from the at least one booking system, the at least one service provider, and the at least one client. The mediator transfers and adapts information between them. The method and system are particularly suited for use with mobile phone users by Small Message Service messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Jukka Kalevi Salonen
  • Patent number: 10922630
    Abstract: The disclosure discloses a queuing apparatus and a queuing control method thereof. The queuing apparatus includes: a distance sensor configured to determine a position of a front queuer, a distance between the queuing apparatus and the front queuer; a queuing information processor configured to determine a movement instruction for driving the queuing apparatus to move in some direction, according to the distance; a drive circuit board configured to drive the queuing apparatus according to the movement instruction to move accordingly; a user identity recognition device configured to input information about a current user before the queuing apparatus starts queuing, and to input the information about the current user again to make the queuing apparatus stop queuing; and a display screen configured to display the information about the current user to a window when the queuing window moves to the window, and before the information about the current user is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wenchu Dong, Yu Gu, Hongbo Feng