Patents by Inventor Joseph Donlan

Joseph Donlan 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: 9769531
    Abstract: A system and method manages the provisioning of an client device connected to a service distribution network, such as an interactive television service-providing network. Provisioning is managed by a provisioning manager that knows the specific provisioning data to collect and where the data is located and is to be forwarded. The client or subscriber can initiate the provisioning transaction through the client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Donlan, Randall G. Rushe
  • Publication number: 20140222455
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a method that can comprise, for a predetermined user, automatically determining a score for each resource from a plurality of predetermined resources based on the user's weighting of predetermined factors associated with the resources and an objective score for each factor for each resource, ranking the scored resources, and/or providing an identity of a best matched resource for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: WEBMD, LLC
    Inventors: Alan HORN, Ann Mond JOHNSON, Joseph DONLAN, Tracy HEILMAN, John FIACCO
  • Patent number: 8694336
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a method that can comprise, for a predetermined user, automatically determining a score for each resource from a plurality of predetermined resources based on the user's weighting of predetermined factors associated with the resources and an objective score for each factor for each resource, ranking the scored resources, and/or providing an identity of a best matched resource for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: WebMD, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Horn, Ann Mond Johnson, Joseph Donlan, Tracy Heilman, John Fiacco
  • Patent number: 8521559
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a method that can comprise, for a predetermined user, automatically determining a score for each resource from a plurality of predetermined resources based on the user's weighting of predetermined factors associated with the resources and an objective score for each factor for each resource, ranking the scored resources, and/or providing an identity of a best matched resource for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: WebMD LLC
    Inventors: Alan Horn, Ann Mond Johnson, Joseph Donlan, Tracy Heilman, John Fiacco
  • Publication number: 20090094060
    Abstract: A method and system for healthcare decisionmaking wherein a consumer begins with a diagnosis, is educated on the interpretation of relevant data relating thereto, assess risk, selects and prioritizes search criteria, reviews treatment option results and compares the results based on their preference, or by using statistically valid data derived from consumers like themselves. The method and system presents a structured framework for communicating information that has been personalized and customized to an individual who is a consumer of information about healthcare. The system is a networked, knowledge-based system that assists the consumer in assessing healthcare treatment options for a variety of healthcare conditions, procedures and clinical diagnoses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: WEBMD
    Inventors: Ann Mond JOHNSON, Tracy J. HEILMAN, Joseph DONLAN, John FIACCO
  • Patent number: 6952836
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for managing the provisioning of an client device connected to a service distribution network, such as an interactive television service-providing network. Provisioning is managed by a provisioning manager that knows the specific provisioning data to collect and where the data is located and is to be forwarded. The provisioning manager thus acts as an intelligent provisioning data traffic manager by performing as a central collection and dissemination point for the provisioning data and directing provisioning data flows between a billing system, IP data network, server complex and/or other network systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: AT&T Corp.
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Donlan, Randall George Rushe
  • Publication number: 20040088737
    Abstract: A system and method manages the provisioning of an client device connected to a service distribution network, such as an interactive television service-providing network. Provisioning is managed by a provisioning manager that knows the specific provisioning data to collect and where the data is located and is to be forwarded. The provisioning manager thus acts as an intelligent provisioning data traffic manager by performing as a central collection and dissemination point for the provisioning data and directing provisioning data flows between a billing system, IP data network, server complex and/or other network systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Donlan, Randall G. Rushe
  • Publication number: 20040088734
    Abstract: A system and method manages the provisioning of an client device connected to a service distribution network, such as an interactive television service-providing network. Provisioning is managed by a provisioning manager that knows the specific provisioning data to collect and where the data is located and is to be forwarded. The client or subscriber can initiate the provisioning transaction through the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Donlan, Randall G. Rushe
  • Publication number: 20030046113
    Abstract: A method and system for healthcare decisionmaking wherein a consumer begins with a diagnosis, is educated on the interpretation of relevant data relating thereto, assess risk, selects and prioritizes search criteria, reviews treatment option results and compares the results based on their preference, or by using statistically valid data derived from consumers like themselves. The method and system presents a structured framework for communicating information that has been personalized and customized to an individual who is a consumer of information about healthcare. The system is a networked, knowledge-based system that assists the consumer in assessing healthcare treatment options for a variety of healthcare conditions, procedures and clinical diagnoses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Ann Mond Johnson, Tracy J. Heilman, Joseph Donlan, John Fiacco