Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses and computer program products are provided which utilize improved data storage and searching technique to rapidly identify records in a data collection. A database stores binary indexes which provide a condensed summary of characteristics for the records. An interface enables a search string to be generated using an interactive diagram that visually represents the search string. Selections are received via the graphical user interface to add nodes to the interactive diagram for defining the search string. The binary indexes are analyzed to quickly identify the stored records which satisfy the search string represented by the nodes added to the interactive diagram. A listing of the identified records is then made available for review and for use with various post-processing activities.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses and computer program products are provided for monitoring and managing patient health conditions. Information is stored for defining care channels corresponding to health categories which are utilized to classify patients based on health status and risk information. Patient information is retrieved from a plurality of data sources, and analyzed to detect care node flags that identify unfavorable health conditions and to assign a care channel to the patient. One or more care programs are assigned to the patient based, at least in part, on the assigned care channel and detected care node flags. The patient is transitioned to one or more care channels as the patient's health improves or degrades. A personalized health timeline is generated for the patient which summarizes the patient's medical history and other related information.

Abstract: Currently lacking are effective and accurate tools to help petroleum traders and logistics personnel to make better decisions, collaborate in real-time and negotiate deals in a private and secure environment. The present invention addresses this and other needs in the industry. In particular, the present invention provides automated workflow management for a series of workflow tasks by mapping the workflow tasks to a collaborative workflow process comprising: roles, users, business processes and computer executable activities. A workflow object is received that supplies information used to set particular attributes of the roles, the users, the business activities and the computer executable activities of the collaborative workflow process. Information and data objects are shared electronically among the users performing certain of the roles. At least one of the activities is automatically executed, such that the workflow is automatically managed.

Abstract: Currently lacking are effective and accurate tools to help petroleum traders and logistics personnel to make better decisions, collaborate in real-time and negotiate deals in a private and secure environment. The present invention addresses this and other needs in the industry. In particular, the present invention provides a non-client computer resident method optimizes vessel scheduling by aggregating vessel information. At least some of the vessel information is automatically downloaded from an electronic source. The aggregated vessel information is stored in a vessel information database comprising vessel information database records. Information is obtained about a potential vessel contracting transaction. The vessel information database is searched in a real-time manner to match the potential vessel contracting transaction to at least one of the vessel information database records such that the vessel contracting transaction is optimized.

Abstract: A computer method and apparatus for automatic execution of software applications where the software applications are launched from a business terminology oriented workspace built using a business solutions framework. The framework includes the ability to define a workspace consisting of users, user types, business categories, business activities and business tasks. The workspace is presented by displaying associated business activities and the business tasks using business-oriented language and organization. A hierarchy of business categories, business activities and business tasks is also displayed in the workspace.

Abstract: Currently lacking are effective and accurate tools to help petroleum traders and logistics personnel to make better decisions, collaborate in real-time and negotiate deals in a private and secure environment. The present invention addresses this and other needs in the industry.

Abstract: Currently lacking are effective and accurate tools to help petroleum traders and logistics personnel to make better decisions, collaborate in real-time and negotiate deals in a private and secure environment. The present invention addresses this and other needs in the industry.

Abstract: The present invention provides software that includes various computer tools for the different individuals (crude and product traders, planners/analysts, brokers, schedulers, vessel owners/brokers, terminal operators, pipeline operators and cash brokers, etc.) involved in crude oil trading. In the preferred embodiment, the invention system is an on-line, real-time user interactive software system. The invention system includes three pieces of functionality: decision support tools: a broad set of powerful tools for accurate, on-the-fly deal evaluation and decision making including crude oil evaluation, product component blending and trading, arbitrage identification, transportation and vessel selection optimization. collaborative workflow environment: delivered via role-based consoles, this increases staff productivity by capturing the relationships between people, organizations, deal and deadlines to coordinate and synchronize the workflow within and between companies.

Abstract: A computer method and apparatus for automatic execution of software applications where the software applications are launched from a business terminology oriented workspace built using a business solutions framework. The framework includes the ability to define a workspace consisting of users, user types, business categories, business activities and business tasks. The workspace is presented by displaying associated business activities and the business tasks using business-oriented language and organization. A hierarchy of business categories, business activities and business tasks is also displayed in the workspace.