Patents by Inventor Iko Knyphausen

Iko Knyphausen 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).

  • Workflow management system
    Patent number: 8620793
    Abstract: A network clearinghouse may be provided that brings together organizations (subjects) requiring outsourcing of a service and service providers (operators). The clearinghouse manages the bidding and awarding of contracts, by collecting and authorizing requests for proposals (RFPs), sending bid invitations to operators that meet the requirements of the subject, sending a notification that the contract has been awarded, and collecting payment from the subject and paying the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: SDL International America Incorporated
    Inventors: Iko Knyphausen, Jochen Hummel
  • WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100241482
    Abstract: A network clearinghouse may be provided that brings together organizations (subjects) requiring outsourcing of a service and service providers (operators). The clearinghouse manages the bidding and awarding of contracts, by collecting and authorizing requests for proposals (RFPs), sending bid invitations to operators that meet the requirements of the subject, sending a notification that the contract has been awarded, and collecting payment from the subject and paying the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: SDL INTERNATIONAL AMERICA INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Iko KNYPHAUSEN, Jochen HUMMEL
  • WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090248482
    Abstract: A network clearinghouse may be provided that brings together organizations (subjects) requiring outsourcing of a service and service providers (operators). The clearinghouse manages the bidding and awarding of contracts, by collecting and authorizing requests for proposals (RFPs), sending bid invitations to operators that meet the requirements of the subject, sending a notification that the contract has been awarded, and collecting payment from the subject and paying the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: SDL INTERNATIONAL AMERICA INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Iko KNYPHAUSEN, Jochen HUMMEL
  • Method and apparatus for processing source information based on source placeable elements
    Patent number: 7020601
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus for translating a source language to a target language. The invention uses placeables (e.g., proper nouns, titles and names, dates, times, units and measurements, numbers, formatting information, such as tags or escape sequences, styles, graphics, hyperlinks) to assist a translator by not having to retype information that does not need to be translated and to provide conversions to the target locale if necessary like for speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Trados Incorporated
    Inventors: Jochen Hummel, Iko Knyphausen
  • Client-driven workload environment
    Publication number: 20020111787
    Abstract: A system and method for coordinating workflow among resources from a central client is disclosed. A program manager designates projects and assigns resources to complete the projects. The resources download the projects, complete the projects, and upload them for final approval by the program manager. The resources may include translators, editors, printers, quality control, and legal counsel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Iko Knyphausen, Hummel Jochen