Patents by Inventor Joshua Allen

Joshua Allen 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: 20160379186
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer program products that provide for element level confidence scoring of elements of a payment instrument for exceptions processing. More specifically, the invention involves receiving a threshold confidence score, identifying elements within an image of a financial document, determining a confidence score for each element, wherein the confidence score is based on a likelihood that the identified element is the correct alphanumeric character from the image of the financial document, determining that a first element has a confidence score below the threshold confidence score, and providing the first element to a user for exception element processing. The system then receives a correct element from the user to replace the first element, and then processes the financial document using the replaced element instead of the first element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, Eric Dryer, Joshua Allen Beaudry, James F. Barrett, II, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Michael Matthew Wisser, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, Marshall Bright Thompson
  • Publication number: 20160379185
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for predictive determination and resolution of an exception located on a negotiable instrument. The exception may be an indicia that includes data related to the payor, payment accounts, or payee. An indicia may not be identified successfully and thus be queued for exception processing. The exceptions may include one or more irregularities such as bad micro line reads, outdated check stock, or misrepresentative indicia points on a negotiable instrument that may result in a failure to match the check to an account for processing. Upon identifying an exception, the system retrieves historical transaction data associated with the resolved indicia. Subsequently, utilizing the resolved indicia, the system may determine a value for the exception identified based on the retrieved historical transaction data. Finally, the determined value may be stored with the negotiable instrument to complete the payment reconciliation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, James F. Barrett, II, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, Joshua Allen Beaudry, Eric Dryer, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Marshall Bright Thompson, Michael Matthew Wisser
  • Publication number: 20160379199
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for ensuring payment instrument batch integrity. Embodiments determine an expected balance associated with a batch of payment instruments; determine an amount associated with each of the payment instruments in the batch; sum the amounts, resulting in a total balance; compare the total balance with the expected balance; determine that the total balance is not equal to the expected balance; in response to determining that the total balance is not equal to the expected balance, identify payee information extracted from at least one of the payment instruments; and use the identified payee information to determine an outlier payment instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, Joshua Allen Beaudry, Eric Dryer, Marshall Bright Thompson, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Michael Matthew Wisser, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, James F. Barrett, II
  • Publication number: 20160379180
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention monitor node usage in a transaction processing system. Embodiments include accessing a dynamic mapping of transaction flow in the transaction processing system, the dynamic mapping including a plurality of transaction pathways interconnected by transaction nodes, wherein the transaction nodes represent an automated processing step or action taken by a manual station of the transaction processing system on transactions files that are received at the transaction nodes; wherein the transaction processing system processes a transaction file at a first node and stores information corresponding to the first node and the type of processing that occurred at the first node with the transaction file; determining that the transaction file was processed at the first node; accessing the transaction file to determine the type of processing that occurred at the first node; and performing an action related to the type of processing that occurred at the first node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, Joshua Allen Beaudry, Eric Dryer, Marshall Bright Thompson, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Michael Matthew Wisser, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, James F. Barrett, II
  • Publication number: 20160379184
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for dynamic resource management for managing payment exception processing and maximize work flow. In this way, the system may lift data from financial documents received from sources to allow for exception processing. The exceptions may include one or more irregularities such as bad micro line reads, outdated check stock, or misrepresentative checks that may result in a failure to match the check to an associated account for processing. As such, once an exception is identified during the processing the exception is directed to an appropriate resource for processing. The system monitors work flow nodes and resource experience to prevent bottlenecks or underutilization. Furthermore, the system employs awards and gamification models for exception processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, James F. Barrett, II, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, Joshua Allen Beaudry, Eric Dryer, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Marshall Bright Thompson, Michael Matthew Wisser
  • Publication number: 20160379190
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer program products that provide for element level presentation of elements of a payment instrument for exceptions processing. More specifically, the invention involves identifying an exception element from an image of a financial document, determining the location of the exception element based on its coordinates within the image of the financial document, and providing a zoomed-in view of the exception element to the user along with information and resources to allow a user to conveniently conduct accurate analysis of the exception element. The system then receives a correct element from the user to replace the exception element, and then processes the financial document using the replaced correct element instead of the exception element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Gerald Smith, Eric Dryer, Joshua Allen Beaudry, James F. Barrett, II, Shawn Cart Gunsolley, Michael Matthew Wisser, Andrew Patrick Bastnagel, Marshall Bright Thompson
  • Patent number: 9527872
    Abstract: Metal-organic frameworks, in particular hybrid zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs), devices having hybrid ZIFs, and methods for preparing hybrid ZIFs are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the method includes preparing a first solution comprising a first imidazolate and a second imidazolate, preparing a second solution comprising a metal ion, and combining the first solution and the second solution to form the hybrid ZIF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joshua Allen Thompson, Catherine Rose Blad, Christopher W. Jones, Sankar Nair
  • Publication number: 20160364093
    Abstract: According to various aspects of the present invention, a user interface capable of effectively manipulating high volumes of data is provided. The system and/or user interface is specially configured to aggregate large data volumes and translate the large data volumes into summary information and incorporate navigable categorizations that enable dynamic selection and visualization of portions of the large data volumes. Such interfaces may be particularly useful for managing large amounts of information, such as ad placement and performance information that is generated within an advertising network associated with ad campaigns. Moreover the integration of such summary menus in detailed visualizations improves information access, limits rendering operations by the system, and enables more efficient retrieval and visualization of information. In some examples, the contextual views limit errors in data entry, for example, by providing contextual visualization for subsequent functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Nanigans, Inc.
    Inventors: Claude Denton, Ric Calvillo, Joshua Allen Breckman, Travis Hansen, Jonathan Palmer, George Plesko, Keith Wright
  • Publication number: 20160364772
    Abstract: According to various aspects of the present invention, a user interface capable of effectively manipulating high volumes of data is provided. The system and/or user interface is specially configured to aggregate large data volumes and translate the large data volumes into summary information and incorporate navigable categorizations that enable dynamic selection and visualization of portions of the large data volumes. Such interfaces may be particularly useful for managing large amounts of information, such as ad placement and performance information that is generated within an advertising network associated with ad campaigns. Moreover the integration of such summary menus in detailed visualizations improves information access, limits rendering operations by the system, and enables more efficient retrieval and visualization of information. In some examples, the contextual views limit errors in data entry, for example, by providing contextual visualization for subsequent functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Nanigans, Inc.
    Inventors: Claude Denton, Ric Calvillo, Joshua Allen Breckman, Travis Hansen, Jonathan Palmer, George Plesko, Keith Wright
  • Publication number: 20160364770
    Abstract: A system and user interface capable of effectively manipulating high volumes of data is provided. The system and/or user interface is specially-configured to aggregate large data volumes and translate the large data volumes into summary information associated with navigable categorizations (e.g., categorizations linked to selectable visualizations in the user interface) that enable dynamic selection and visualization of portions of the large data volumes. In one particular example, the system and/or user interface is adapted to generate selectable panels having a plurality of build or editing tools displayed coextensive with portions of the large volumes of data. Such panels may be particularly useful for generating a placement (e.g., an advertisement) while reviewing or managing large amounts of information, such as ad placement and performance information for hundreds or thousands or advertisements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Nanigans, Inc.
    Inventors: Claude Denton, Ric Calvillo, Joshua Allen Breckman, Per Anders Sandell, Derek J. Yimoyines, Amit Deepak Adur, Christopher Connors, Jonathan Palmer
  • Publication number: 20160337718
    Abstract: A computer implemented and electronic device for to capture and process video and environmental information while using the mobile device in a conventional manner to capture and store video of an event. The information associated with the video is specifically designed to allow videos taken of the same scene, at the same time, from a plurality of users to be automatically combined for a seamless video production of the scene as the video transitions between different devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: Joshua Allen Talbott
  • Patent number: 9418141
    Abstract: A multi-function search box on a word page is provided to enable a user to enter a word. The multi-function search box includes a text input control to provide text input functionality. The text input control is capable of suggesting a complete word based on a partially entered word. A dropdown display area is provided in the multi-function search box to display a list of words, every word therein contextually related to the fully entered or partially entered word. Another dropdown display area is provided to display contextually related options for a selected word in the list of contextually related words.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Boath Faris, Anthony Dominic Amidei, Joshua Allen Rehling, Stephen Garcia
  • Publication number: 20160209386
    Abstract: Monitoring systems and apparatuses and methods for using same are generally described. A gas monitoring system may include a base component and a module component. The module may be configured to be operably coupled to the base component through corresponding interface connectors. The system may be monitor for gases and generate alarms relating thereto, when the module is connected to the base. The base and/or module may have limited or no functionality when disconnected from the module and/or base. The module may include components that typically have an increased potential for upgrades, replacement, maintenance, or other modifications. The base may include components that typically have a lower rate of being upgraded, replaced, or requiring maintenance. In this manner, high maintenance components may be arranged in a module that has a smaller and more portable form factor as compared to the base and the system overall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy J. BELSKI, Rodney David BRENSTUHL, Joshua Allen FUTRELL, Charles Dennis HUGHES, Thomas Michael MIKULIN, Henry J. SUWALSKI, Daniel James TIMCO
  • Patent number: 9367639
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of dynamically creating a page module for a word on a display screen is provided. The page module is creating by determining a word provided for defining the page module, searching for text directly associated with the word and text contextually associated with the word, and, searching for media directly associated with the word and contextually associated with the word. The type of page module layout for the word is then identified. The page module layout includes placeholders for displaying at least some of the text that is directly or contextually associated with the word and at least some of the media that is directly or contextually associated with the word in the page module. The page module is then displayed by drawing the page module layout on the display screen and populating the page module layout with at least some of the media that is directly or contextually associated with the word.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Boath Faris, Anthony Dominic Amidei, Joshua Allen Rehling, Stephen Garcia
  • Patent number: 9243954
    Abstract: A pulse-width-modulated voltage is applied to an IR emitter during the on-time of a primary drive voltage having a frequency of about 2.5 Hz in order to control the power to a predetermined desired level. The secondary modulation is at about 800 Hz. The lower response time of the emitter will, in effect, filter the higher frequency, and it will appear that an average power is being applied to the emitter during the on-time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Leco Corporation
    Inventors: Peter M. Willis, Joshua Allen Slavens
  • Patent number: 9245503
    Abstract: In some aspects, a musical percussion support stand includes a stand tube, legs that are configured to be deployed perpendicular to the stand tube in supporting arrangement and a set of two or more height adjustable foot elements. The height adjustable foot elements include a body with at least one rest surface and a first recess. The first recess is configured to receive a leg, with a central axis of the first recess substantially parallel to a horizontal central axis of the body. The body has a first position and a second position relative to a central axis of the leg. In the first position, the rest surface may be disposed on a supporting surface for supporting the stand, with the leg relatively more spaced above the supporting surface than in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Conn-Selmer, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua Allen
  • Patent number: 9076415
    Abstract: In some aspects, a hi-hat musical cymbal set support stand includes a vertical stand tube defining a stand axis, and three support members associated with a lower end of the stand tube and disposed in a tripod arrangement for supporting engagement of the stand upon a supporting surface. Each supporting member defines a contact point with the supporting surface, and the three supporting members supporting the lower end of the stand tube in a position spaced apart from the supporting floor surface. At least one of the three supporting members includes a foot pedal cymbal operating device having an outward heel end defining one of the three contact points and an inward toe end suspended from the lower end of the stand tube, the heel end being disposed in engagement with the supporting surface, and the toe end being spaced from contact with the supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Conn-Selmer, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua Allen
  • Patent number: 8972458
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing comment data generated when interacting with a page module is disclosed. At least one comment data being expressed by a user when interacting with the page module is detected and analyzed identify a context for the comment data. If the comment data is identified to be associate with a context, tagging the comment data with a context association, and if the comment data is not associated with a context then maintaining the comment data associated only with the page module. The comment data is then populated in the other page modules that were identified to have a context association with the comment data. The populating enables display presentation of the comment data made at the page module at the one or more page modules having the context association.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Boath Faris, Anthony Dominic Amidei, Joshua Allen Rehling, Stephen Garcia
  • Publication number: 20150025195
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to bimodal high-density polyethylene polymer compositions with increased high melt strength and good processability comprising a base resin which has a density of about 945 kg/m3 to about 955 kg/m3, and comprises an ethylene polymer (A) having a density of at least about 968 kg/m3, in an amount ranging from 45% to 55% by weight and an ethylene polymer (B) having a density lower than the density of polymer (A) wherein said composition has a complex viscosity at a shear rate of 0.01 rad/s ranging from about 200 to about 450 kPa·s and a complex viscosity at a shear rate of 100 rad/s ranging from about 1900 to about 2500 Pa·s. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making, and using the present compositions, and to articles made from there composition, and preferably to pipes and fittings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, a division of INEOS USA LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Allen Cottle, Mark Anthony Gessner, Robert Ernest Sander, Luc Dheur
  • Patent number: 8926735
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to the selective separation of carbon dioxide (CO2) from multi-component gas streams containing CO2 utilizing zeolite SSZ-45 as an adsorbent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Xie, Stacey Ian Zones, Hua-Min Huang, Joshua Allen Thompson, Howard Steven Lacheen, Cedrick Mahieux