Patents by Inventor Adam Ashenfelter

Adam Ashenfelter has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240378531
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method for managing semiconductor manufacturing data is provided. A computing system receives an incoming data record generated by a semiconductor fabrication plant. The incoming data record includes at least one measured value and a set of context values. The computing system determines one or more context documents that represent the set of context values of the incoming data record. The computing system stores, in a data store, a decomposed fab process record that includes a representation of the at least one measured value and the one or more context documents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Tignis, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Ashenfelter
  • Patent number: 11630820
    Abstract: A method for analyzing time series sensor data of a physical system represented by a process graph retrieves sensor data streams from stored sensor time series data. Each of the sensor data streams comprises a sequence of time-value pairs and is associated with a sensor identifier, a time offset, and a sampling period. A metric data stream is produced from the retrieved sensor data streams in accordance with a stored physics model of the physical system. Producing the metric data stream includes i) synchronizing the sensor data streams by adjusting time offsets of the sensor data streams and adding interpolated values and times to the sensor data streams to produce synchronized streams with equal sampling periods; and ii) performing a point-wise computation over values of the sensor data streams in accordance with the physics model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Tignis, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Herlocker, Adam Ashenfelter, Steven Herchak
  • Publication number: 20220261393
    Abstract: A method for analyzing time series sensor data of a physical system represented by a process graph retrieves sensor data streams from stored sensor time series data. Each of the sensor data streams comprises a sequence of time-value pairs and is associated with a sensor identifier, a time offset, and a sampling period. A metric data stream is produced from the retrieved sensor data streams in accordance with a stored physics model of the physical system. Producing the metric data stream includes i) synchronizing the sensor data streams by adjusting time offsets of the sensor data streams and adding interpolated values and times to the sensor data streams to produce synchronized streams with equal sampling periods; and ii) performing a point-wise computation over values of the sensor data streams in accordance with the physics model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Herlocker, Adam Ashenfelter, Steven Herchak
  • Publication number: 20200379951
    Abstract: A decision tree model is generated from sample data. A visualization system may automatically prune the decision tree model based on characteristics of nodes or branches in the decision tree or based on artifacts associated with model generation. For example, only nodes or questions in the decision tree receiving a largest amount of the sample data may be displayed in the decision tree. The nodes also may be displayed in a manner to more readily identify associated fields or metrics. For example, the nodes may be displayed in different colors and the colors may be associated with different node questions or answers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: J. Justin DONALDSON, Adam Ashenfelter, Francisco Martin, Jos Verwoerd, Jose Antonio Ortega, Charles Parker
  • Publication number: 20170140302
    Abstract: A system and method enables users to selectively expose and optionally monetize their data resources, for example on a web site. Data assets such as datasets and models can be exposed by the proprietor on a public gallery for use by others. Fees may be charged, for example, per new model, or per prediction using a model. Users may selectively expose public datasets or public models while keeping their raw data private.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: BigML, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco J. MARTIN, Oscar ROVIRA, Jos VERWOERD, Poul PETERSEN, Charles PARKER, Jose Antonio ORTEGA, Beatriz GARCIA, J. Justin DONALDSON, Antonio BLASCO, Adam ASHENFELTER
  • Publication number: 20170090980
    Abstract: We describe a high-level computational framework especially well suited to parallel operations on large datasets. In a system in accordance with this framework, there is at least one, and generally several, instances of an architecture deployment as further described. We use the term “architecture deployment” herein to mean a cooperating group of processes together with the hardware on which the processes are executed. This is not to imply a one-to-one association of any process to particular hardware. To the contrary, as detailed below, an architecture deployment may dynamically spawn another deployment as appropriate, including provisioning needed hardware. The active architecture deployments together form a system that dynamically processes jobs requested by a user-customer, in accordance with customer's monetary budget and other criteria, in a robust and automatically scalable environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: BigML, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco J. Martin, Adam Ashenfelter, J. Justin Donaldson, Jos Verwoerd, Jose Antonio Ortega, Charles Parker
  • Patent number: 9576246
    Abstract: A system and method enables users to selectively expose and optionally monetize their data resources, for example on a web site. Data assets such as datasets and models can be exposed by the proprietor on a public gallery for use by others. Fees may be charged, for example, per new model, or per prediction using a model. Users may selectively expose public datasets or public models while keeping their raw data private.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: BIGML, INC.
    Inventors: Francisco J. Martin, Oscar Rovira, Jos Verwoerd, Poul Petersen, Charles Parker, Jose Antonio Ortega, Beatriz Garcia, J. Justin Donaldson, Antonio Blasco, Adam Ashenfelter
  • Publication number: 20170032026
    Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for advanced text analysis in the field of big data analytics and visualization: Users can now factor text into their predictive models, alongside regression, time/date and categorical information. This is ideal for building models where text content may play a prominent role (e.g., social media or customer service logs). Multiple data types, including text fields, may be combined together in datasets and models, and may be presented in various interactive visualization displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: BigML, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Parker, Adam Ashenfelter
  • Patent number: 9558036
    Abstract: We describe a high-level computational framework especially well suited to parallel operations on large datasets. In a system in accordance with this framework, there is at least one, and generally several, instances of an architecture deployment as further described. We use the term “architecture deployment” herein to mean a cooperating group of processes together with the hardware on which the processes are executed. This is not to imply a one-to-one association of any process to particular hardware. To the contrary, as detailed below, an architecture deployment may dynamically spawn another deployment as appropriate, including provisioning needed hardware. The active architecture deployments together form a system that dynamically processes jobs requested by a user-customer, in accordance with customer's monetary budget and other criteria, in a robust and automatically scalable environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: BigML, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco J. Martin, Adam Ashenfelter, J. Justin Donaldson, Jos Verwoerd, Jose Antonio Ortega, Charles Parker
  • Patent number: 9501540
    Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for advanced text analysis in the field of big data analytics and visualization: Users can now factor text into their predictive models, alongside regression, time/date and categorical information. This is ideal for building models where text content may play a prominent role (e.g., social media or customer service logs). Multiple data types, including text fields, may be combined together in datasets and models, and may be presented in various interactive visualization displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: BIGML, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Parker, Adam Ashenfelter
  • Publication number: 20160292578
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a system and method for predictive modeling of data clusters. The system and method include creating a dataset from a data source comprising data points, identifying a number of clusters based at least in part on a similarity metric between the data points, generating a model for each of the number of clusters based at least in part on identifying the number of clusters, visually displaying the number of clusters, receiving an indication of selection of a particular cluster, and replacing the visual display of the identified number of clusters with a visual display of the model corresponding to the particular cluster in response to receiving an indication of selection of a model icon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: BigML, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Ashenfelter
  • Patent number: 9269054
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for building and using decision trees, preferably in a scalable and distributed manner. Our system can be used to create and use classification trees, regression trees, or a combination of regression trees called a gradient boosted regression tree (GBRT). Our system leverages approximate histograms in new ways to process large datasets, or data streams, while limiting inter-process communication bandwidth requirements. Further, in some embodiments, a scalable network of computers or processors is utilized for fast computation of decision trees. Preferably, the network comprises a tree structure of processors, comprising a master node and a plurality of worker nodes or “workers,” again arranged to limit necessary communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: BigML, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco J. Martin, Adam Ashenfelter, J. Justin Donaldson, Jos Verwoerd, Jose Antonio Ortega, Charles Parker
  • Patent number: 9098326
    Abstract: We describe a high-level computational framework especially well suited to parallel operations on large datasets. In a system in accordance with this framework, there is at least one, and generally several, instances of an architecture deployment as further described. We use the term “architecture deployment” herein to mean a cooperating group of processes together with the hardware on which the processes are executed. This is not to imply a one-to-one association of any process to particular hardware. To the contrary, as detailed below, an architecture deployment may dynamically spawn another deployment as appropriate, including provisioning needed hardware. The active architecture deployments together form a system that dynamically processes jobs requested by a user-customer, in accordance with customer's monetary budget and other criteria, in a robust and automatically scalable environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: BigML, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco J. Martin, Adam Ashenfelter, J. Justin Donaldson, Jos Verwoerd, Jose Antonio Ortega, Charles Parker
  • Publication number: 20150081685
    Abstract: A system and method generates and displays an interactive space-filling graphical representation of a model based at least in part on a dataset having data items. The space-filling graphical representation may have a plurality of segments arranged to realize a type of visualization and sized in proportion to a number of data items represented by the segment to convey particular information about the dataset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: BigML, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Ashenfelter, David Gerster, Oscar Rovira
  • Publication number: 20150019569
    Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for advanced text analysis in the field of big data analytics and visualization: Users can now factor text into their predictive models, alongside regression, time/date and categorical information. This is ideal for building models where text content may play a prominent role (e.g., social media or customer service logs). Multiple data types, including text fields, may be combined together in datasets and models, and may be presented in various interactive visualization displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Charles PARKER, Adam ASHENFELTER
  • Publication number: 20140101076
    Abstract: A system and method enables users to selectively expose and optionally monetize their data resources, for example on a web site. Data assets such as datasets and models can be exposed by the proprietor on a public gallery for use by others. Fees may be charged, for example, per new model, or per prediction using a model. Users may selectively expose public datasets or public models while keeping their raw data private.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Francisco J. MARTIN, Oscar ROVIRA, Jos VERWOERD, Poul PETERSEN, Charles PARKER, Jose Antonio ORTEGA, Beatriz GARCIA, J. Justin DONALDSON, Antonio BLASCO, Adam ASHENFELTER
  • Publication number: 20090276368
    Abstract: The present describes systems and methods to support personal financial management by recommending financial products and services responsive to a user's particular financial health or situation based on explicit and implicit user data and feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: STRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Francisco J. Martin, Jim Shur, Darren Brown, Adam Ashenfelter, Ken Baldwin, Steve Taylor