Patents by Inventor Barbara Coluni

Barbara Coluni 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: 20140317020
    Abstract: The invention provides a system, method, machine readable program and a graphical user interface for managing multiple accounts associated with a user. The method includes receiving a first set of information associated with identification of a user, in response to the first set of information, identifying a second set of information relating to a financial account associated with the user, the financial account being associated with a financial institution, in response to the first set of information. The method also includes identifying a third set of information relating to a health account associated with the user, the health account being associated with a healthcare institution. A fourth set of information is generated based upon the second set of information and the third set of information. The method also includes sending a signal representative of the fourth set of information. The signal may be sent to the user or a designee of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Linda Birbara, John P. Bench, Patrick C. Kim, Alexander M. Kleiner, Matthew P. Burkley, Nicholas Prastos, Douglas Schneider, Barbara Coluni
  • Patent number: 8775214
    Abstract: The invention provides a system, method, machine readable program and a graphical user interface for managing multiple accounts associated with a user. The method includes receiving a first set of information associated with identification of a user, in response to the first set of information, identifying a second set of information relating to a financial account associated with the user, the financial account being associated with a financial institution, in response to the first set of information. The method also includes identifying a third set of information relating to a health account associated with the user, the health account being associated with a healthcare institution. A fourth set of information is generated based upon the second set of information and the third set of information. The method also includes sending a signal representative of the fourth set of information. The signal may be sent to the user or a designee of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Thompson Reuters (Market) LLC
    Inventors: Linda H. Birbara, John P. Bench, Patrick C. Kim, Alexander M. Kleiner, Matthew P. Burkley, Nicholas Prastos, Douglas Schneider, Barbara Coluni
  • Patent number: 8682688
    Abstract: The present inventor(s) conceived of, among other things, a consumer healthcare portal to help consumers make well-informed healthcare decisions. One exemplary portal incorporates existing healthcare claims data from payers to provide personalized offerings around health plan selection and treatment options guidance. This data also provides the ability for consumers to assess the effectiveness of various physicians in their plans. Additionally, the exemplary portal provides a consumer messaging capability that facilitates automatic transmission of personalized healthcare communications geared to change individual consumer behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Truven Health Analytics Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Coluni, Doug Schneider, Mark Gillespie
  • Publication number: 20080033871
    Abstract: The invention provides a system, method, machine readable program and a graphical user interface for managing multiple accounts associated with a user. The method includes receiving a first set of information associated with identification of a user, in response to the first set of information, identifying a second set of information relating to a financial account associated with the user, the financial account being associated with a financial institution, in response to the first set of information. The method also includes identifying a third set of information relating to a health account associated with the user, the health account being associated with a healthcare institution. A fourth set of information is generated based upon the second set of information and the third set of information. The method also includes sending a signal representative of the fourth set of information. The signal may be sent to the user or a designee of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Linda H. Birbara, John P. Bench, Patrick C. Kim, Alexander M. Kleiner, Matthew P. Burkley, Nicholas Prastos, Douglas Schneider, Barbara Coluni