Patents by Inventor Gann Alexander Bierner

Gann Alexander Bierner 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).

  • Patent number: 9262528
    Abstract: Linguistic analysis is used to identify queries from a plurality of users over a period of time that use different natural language formations to request similar information. Common intent categories are identified for the queries requesting similar information. Intent responses can then be provided that are associated with the identified intent categories. An intent management tool can be used for identifying new intent categories, identifying obsolete intent categories, or refining existing intent categories. The said intent categories are used in identifying ontologies associated with the intent categories to help in selecting concepts as ontology parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edwin Riley Cooper, Michael Peter Dukes, Gann Alexander Bierner, Filippo Ferdinando Paulo Beghelli
  • Patent number: 8924410
    Abstract: An intent guessing system receives partial user queries as they are entered by the user. The partial user queries are compared with different intents derived from previously logged queries. Guesses are made as to which of the intents are associated with the partial user query. The intent guesses are then provided as responses to the user query. Features are identified for the earlier logged queries and associated with the derived intents. The derived intents and associated features are then used to identify intents for the partial user queries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventor: Gann Alexander Bierner
  • Patent number: 8898140
    Abstract: Linguistic analysis is used to identify queries that use different natural language formations to request similar information. Common intent categories are identified for the queries requesting similar information. Intent responses can then be provided that are associated with the identified intent categories. An intent management tool can be used for identifying new intent categories, identifying obsolete intent categories, or refining existing intent categories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Oracle OTC Subsidiary LLC
    Inventors: Edwin Riley Cooper, Michael Peter Dukes, Gann Alexander Bierner, Filippo Ferdinando Paulo Beghelli
  • Publication number: 20140324812
    Abstract: Linguistic analysis is used to identify queries from a plurality of users over a period of time that use different natural language formations to request similar information. Common intent categories are identified for the queries requesting similar information. Intent responses can then be provided that are associated with the identified intent categories. An intent management tool can be used for identifying new intent categories, identifying obsolete intent categories, or refining existing intent categories. The said intent categories are used in identifying ontologies associated with the intent categories to help in selecting concepts as ontology parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: ORACLE OTC SUBSIDIARY LLC
    Inventors: Edwin Riley Cooper, Michael Peter Dukes, Gann Alexander Bierner, Filippo Ferdinando Paulo Beghelli
  • Patent number: 8781813
    Abstract: Linguistic analysis is used to identify queries from a plurality of users over a period of time that use different natural language formations to request similar information. Common intent categories are identified for the queries requesting similar information. Intent responses can then be provided that are associated with the identified intent categories. An intent management tool can be used for identifying new intent categories, identifying obsolete intent categories, or refining existing intent categories. The said intent categories are used in identifying ontologies associated with the intent categories to help in selecting concepts as ontology parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Oracle OTC Subsidiary LLC
    Inventors: Edwin Riley Cooper, Michael Peter Dukes, Gann Alexander Bierner, Filippo Ferdinando Paulo Beghelli
  • Publication number: 20130290342
    Abstract: Linguistic analysis is used to identify queries that use different natural language formations to request similar information. Common intent categories are identified for the queries requesting similar information. Intent responses can then be provided that are associated with the identified intent categories. An intent management tool can be used for identifying new intent categories, identifying obsolete intent categories, or refining existing intent categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: EDWIN RILEY COOPER, MICHAEL PETER DUKES, GANN ALEXANDER BIERNER, FILIPPO FERDINANDO PAULO BEGHELLI
  • Patent number: 8478780
    Abstract: Linguistic analysis is used to identify queries that use different natural language formations to request similar information. Common intent categories are identified for the queries requesting similar information. Intent responses can then be provided that are associated with the identified intent categories. An intent management tool can be used for identifying new intent categories, identifying obsolete intent categories, or refining existing intent categories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Oracle OTC Subsidiary LLC
    Inventors: Edwin Riley Cooper, Michael Peter Dukes, Gann Alexander Bierner, Filippo Ferdinando Paulo Beghelli
  • Patent number: 8296284
    Abstract: A navigation system is used in combination with a data retrieval system to more effectively locate the correct answers or information in search content. The navigation system provides taxonomies that identify different information categories and sub-categories (facets). Classifiers automatically classify the search content by identifying the content corresponding with associated facets. The facets, in conjunction with the associated classifiers, provide robust classification and correlation between both structured and unstructured content. Rules can be used in conjunction with the facets and classifiers to automatically control different navigation operations. The navigation system can also leverage ontologies to dynamically create taxonomies and provides unique facet expansion and intra-document classification operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Oracle International Corp.
    Inventor: Gann Alexander Bierner
  • Publication number: 20120131033
    Abstract: An intent guessing system receives partial user queries as they are entered by the user. The partial user queries are compared with different intents derived from previously logged queries. Guesses are made as to which of the intents are associated with the partial user query. The intent guesses are then provided as responses to the user query. Features are identified for the earlier logged queries and associated with the derived intents. The derived intents and associated features are then used to identify intents for the partial user queries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventor: Gann Alexander Bierner
  • Patent number: 8095476
    Abstract: Actions associated with entering information into different fields of an electronic form are monitored. The types of support provided for entering the information into the different fields can be dynamically varied according to monitored user actions or according to the context or categories of users, fields, or forms. Different types of query or search engines can be used to further identify the context, intent, or meaning of information entered into the different fields. The identified context, intents, or meanings are then used to provide further on-line support. Other analytics of both field entries and user actions can also be used to provide addition help when entering information into the on-line forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Inquira, Inc.
    Inventors: Gann Alexander Bierner, Sean Peter Handel, Stacey Anne Matinale, Bryan Dale Sivak, Roger Clifton Neel, Christopher Adam Mengel
  • Patent number: 8082264
    Abstract: An intent guessing system receives partial user queries as they are entered by the user. The partial user queries are compared with different intents derived from previously logged queries. Guesses are made as to which of the intents are associated with the partial user query. The intent guesses are then provided as responses to the user query. Features are identified for the earlier logged queries and associated with the derived intents. The derived intents and associated features are then used to identify intents for the partial user queries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Inquira, Inc.
    Inventor: Gann Alexander Bierner
  • Publication number: 20110131210
    Abstract: A navigation system is used in combination with a data retrieval system to more effectively locate the correct answers or information in search content. The navigation system provides taxonomies that identify different information categories and sub-categories (facets). Classifiers automatically classify the search content by identifying the content corresponding with associated facets. The facets, in conjunction with the associated classifiers, provide robust classification and correlation between both structured and unstructured content. Rules can be used in conjunction with the facets and classifiers to automatically control different navigation operations. The navigation system can also leverage ontologies to dynamically create taxonomies and provides unique facet expansion and intra-document classification operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Inquira, Inc.
    Inventor: Gann Alexander Bierner
  • Patent number: 7921099
    Abstract: A navigation system is used in combination with a data retrieval system to more effectively locate the correct answers or information in search content. The navigation system provides taxonomies that identify different information categories and sub-categories (facets). Classifiers automatically classify the search content by identifying the content corresponding with associated facets. The facets, in conjunction with the associated classifiers, provide robust classification and correlation between both structured and unstructured content. Rules can be used in conjunction with the facets and classifiers to automatically control different navigation operations. The navigation system can also leverage ontologies to dynamically create taxonomies and provides unique facet expansion and intra-document classification operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Inquira, Inc.
    Inventor: Gann Alexander Bierner
  • Publication number: 20100205180
    Abstract: Linguistic analysis is used to identify queries that use different natural language formations to request similar information. Common intent categories are identified for the queries requesting similar information. Intent responses can then be provided that are associated with the identified intent categories. An intent management tool can be used for identifying new intent categories, identifying obsolete intent categories, or refining existing intent categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: Inquira, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Riley Cooper, Michael Peter Dukes, Gann Alexander Bierner, Filippo Ferndinando Paulo Beghelli
  • Patent number: 7747601
    Abstract: Linguistic analysis is used to identify queries that use different natural language formations to request similar information. Common intent categories are identified for the queries requesting similar information. Intent responses can then be provided that are associated with the identified intent categories. An intent management tool can be used for identifying new intent categories, identifying obsolete intent categories, or refining existing intent categories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Inquira, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Riley Cooper, Michael Peter Dukes, Gann Alexander Bierner, Filippo Ferdinando Paulo Beghelli
  • Patent number: 7672951
    Abstract: A navigation system is used in combination with a data retrieval system to more effectively locate the correct answers or information in search content. The navigation system provides taxonomies that identify different information categories and sub-categories (facets). Classifiers automatically classify the search content by identifying the content corresponding with associated facets. The facets, in conjunction with the associated classifiers, provide robust classification and correlation between both structured and unstructured content. Rules can be used in conjunction with the facets and classifiers to automatically control different navigation operations. The navigation system can also leverage ontologies to dynamically create taxonomies and provides unique facet expansion and intra-document classification operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: InQuira, Inc.
    Inventor: Gann Alexander Bierner
  • Patent number: 7668850
    Abstract: A navigation system is used in combination with a data retrieval system to more effectively locate the correct answers or information in search content. The navigation system provides taxonomies that identify different information categories and sub-categories (facets). Classifiers automatically classify the search content by identifying the content corresponding with associated facets. The facets, in conjunction with the associated classifiers, provide robust classification and correlation between both structured and unstructured content. Rules can be used in conjunction with the facets and classifiers to automatically control different navigation operations. The navigation system can also leverage ontologies to dynamically create taxonomies and provides unique facet expansion and intra-document classification operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: InQuira, Inc.
    Inventor: Gann Alexander Bierner
  • Publication number: 20090089044
    Abstract: Linguistic analysis is used to identify queries that use different natural language formations to request similar information. Common intent categories are identified for the queries requesting similar information. Intent responses can then be provided that are associated with the identified intent categories. An intent management tool can be used for identifying new intent categories, identifying obsolete intent categories, or refining existing intent categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: INQUIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Edwin Riley Cooper, Michael Peter Dukes, Gann Alexander Bierner, Filippo Ferdinando Paulo Beghelli
  • Publication number: 20090077047
    Abstract: Linguistic analysis is used to identify queries that use different natural language formations to request similar information. Common intent categories are identified for the queries requesting similar information. Intent responses can then be provided that are associated with the identified intent categories. An intent management tool can be used for identifying new intent categories, identifying obsolete intent categories, or refining existing intent categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Inquira, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Riley Cooper, Michael Peter Dukes, Gann Alexander Bierner, Filippo Ferdinando Paulo Beghelli
  • Publication number: 20080215976
    Abstract: Actions associated with entering information into different fields of an electronic form are monitored. The types of support provided for entering the information into the different fields can be dynamically varied according to monitored user actions or according to the context or categories of users, fields, or forms. Different types of query or search engines can be used to further identify the context, intent, or meaning of information entered into the different fields. The identified context, intents, or meanings are then used to provide further on-line support. Other analytics of both field entries and user actions can also be used to provide addition help when entering information into the on-line forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: Inquira, Inc.
    Inventors: Gann Alexander Bierner, Sean Peter Handel, Stacey Anne Matinale, Bryan Dale Sivak, Roger Clifton Neel, Christopher Adam Mengel