Patents by Inventor Leah McGuire

Leah McGuire 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: 12361325
    Abstract: A set of data for training a machine learning system can be modified to improve its performance. An item of information can be transmitted. A message can be transmitted that includes an explanation of a determination, by the machine learning system, to transmit the item of information from among a plurality of items of information. A first set of data can have been used to train the machine learning system. A signal can be received that includes an indication of a usefulness of the message, to a user of a user device, in making a decision to perform an action based on a knowledge associated with the item of information. The first set of data can be modified, in response to a receipt of the signal, to produce a second set of data. The machine learning system can be caused to be trained using the second set of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Salesforce, Inc.
    Inventors: Mayukh Bhaowal, Leah McGuire, Kin Fai Kan, Christopher Rupley, Xiaodan Sun, Michael Weil, Shubha Nabar
  • Publication number: 20230259824
    Abstract: A set of data for training a machine learning system can be modified to improve its performance. An item of information can be transmitted. A message can be transmitted that includes an explanation of a determination, by the machine learning system, to transmit the item of information from among a plurality of items of information. A first set of data can have been used to train the machine learning system. A signal can be received that includes an indication of a usefulness of the message, to a user of a user device, in making a decision to perform an action based on a knowledge associated with the item of information. The first set of data can be modified, in response to a receipt of the signal, to produce a second set of data. The machine learning system can be caused to be trained using the second set of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Mayukh Bhaowal, Leah McGuire, Kin Fai Kan, Christopher Rupley, Xiaodan Sun, Michael Weil, Subha Nabar
  • Patent number: 11669767
    Abstract: A set of data for training a machine learning system can be modified to improve its performance. An item of information can be transmitted. A message can be transmitted that includes an explanation of a determination, by the machine learning system, to transmit the item of information from among a plurality of items of information. A first set of data can have been used to train the machine learning system. A signal can be received that includes an indication of a usefulness of the message, to a user of a user device, in making a decision to perform an action based on a knowledge associated with the item of information. The first set of data can be modified, in response to a receipt of the signal, to produce a second set of data. The machine learning system can be caused to be trained using the second set of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Salesforce, Inc.
    Inventors: Mayukh Bhaowal, Leah McGuire, Kin Fai Kan, Christopher Rupley, Xiaodan Sun, Michael Weil, Subha Nabar
  • Patent number: 11526799
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to determine suitable hyperparameters for a machine learning model and/or feature engineering process. A suitable machine learning model and associated hyperparameters are determined by analyzing a dataset. Suitable hyperparameter values for compatible machine learning models having one or more hyperparameters in common and a compatible dataset schema are identified. Hyperparameters may be ranked according to each of their respective influences on a model performance metrics, and hyperparameter values identified as having greater influence may be more aggressively searched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Salesforce, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Moore, Leah McGuire, Eric Wayman, Shubha Nabar, Vitaly Gordon, Sarah Aerni
  • Publication number: 20210049419
    Abstract: A set of data for training a machine learning system can be modified to improve its performance. An item of information can be transmitted. A message can be transmitted that includes an explanation of a determination, by the machine learning system, to transmit the item of information from among a plurality of items of information. A first set of data can have been used to train the machine learning system. A signal can be received that includes an indication of a usefulness of the message, to a user of a user device, in making a decision to perform an action based on a knowledge associated with the item of information. The first set of data can be modified, in response to a receipt of the signal, to produce a second set of data. The machine learning system can be caused to be trained using the second set of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Mayukh Bhaowal, Leah McGuire, Kin Fai Kan, Christopher Rupley, Xiaodan Sun, Michael Weil, Subha Nabar
  • Patent number: 10824608
    Abstract: A system may generate a score for a predictive model based on receiving a streaming data flow of events associated with a predictive model for a tenant. The system may receive the streaming data flow and calculate one or more feature values in real time based on the reception. The system may store each of the calculated features to a multi-tenant database server. The system may calculate a score for the predictive model based on the storage and may transmit an indication of the score (e.g., a prediction) based on the calculation. The system may transmit the score to, for example, a computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Yan Yang, Karl Ryszard Skucha, Marco Vivero, Joshua Sauter, Kit Pang Szeto, Leah McGuire, Matvey Tovbin, Jean-Marc Soumet, Qiong Liu, Vlad Patryshev
  • Patent number: 10778628
    Abstract: A method for improving mass messaging in an electronic messaging system includes receiving recipient data describing a response of each of one or more recipients to receiving a prior message, generating predictor data based on the recipient data, where the predictor data indicates a plurality of predictors of recipient behavior in response to a message, identifying one or more top predictors of recipient behavior, the one or more top predictors being selected from among the plurality of predictors based on preferred recipient behaviors, generating, for each of the one or more recipients and from the recipient data, one or more predictive scores for each combination of top predictor and recipient, and assigning, based on one or more predictive scores of a specific recipient, the specific recipient to a specific persona, wherein the specific persona describes an expected behavior of the recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Brian Brechbuhl, John Grotland, Rick Munoz, Leslie Fine, Leah McGuire, Shubha Nabar, Vitaly Gordon, Xiuchai (Meko) Xu
  • Publication number: 20200057958
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to determine suitable hyperparameters for a machine learning model and/or feature engineering process. A suitable machine learning model and associated hyperparameters are determined by analyzing a dataset. Suitable hyperparameter values for compatible machine learning models having one or more hyperparameters in common and a compatible dataset schema are identified. Hyperparameters may be ranked according to each of their respective influences on a model performance metrics, and hyperparameter values identified as having greater influence may be more aggressively searched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Moore, Leah McGuire, Eric Wayman, Shubha Nabar, Vitaly Gordon, Sarah Aerni
  • Publication number: 20200057959
    Abstract: Instances of data associated with hindsight bias in a training set of data for a machine learning system can be reduced. A first set of data, having a first set of fields, can be received. Data in a first field can be analyzed with respect to data in a second field corresponding to an event to be predicted. A result can be that the data in the first field is associated with hindsight bias. A second set of data, having a second set of fields, can be produced. The second set of fields can exclude the first field. One or more features associated with the second set of data can be generated. A third set of data, having the second set of fields and fields that correspond to the one or more features, can be produced. The training set of data can be produced using the third set of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Moore, Leah McGuire, Matvey Tovbin, Mayukh Bhaowal, Shubha Nabar
  • Publication number: 20190147076
    Abstract: A system may generate a score for a predictive model based on receiving a streaming data flow of events associated with a predictive model for a tenant. The system may receive the streaming data flow and calculate one or more feature values in real time based on the reception. The system may store each of the calculated features to a multi-tenant database server. The system may calculate a score for the predictive model based on the storage and may transmit an indication of the score (e.g., a prediction) based on the calculation. The system may transmit the score to, for example, a computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Yan Yang, Karl Ryszard Skucha, Marco Vivero, Joshua Sauter, Kit Pang Szeto, Leah McGuire, Matvey Tovbin, Jean-Marc Soumet, Qiong Liu, Vlad Patryshev
  • Publication number: 20180096267
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for facilitating single model-based behavior predictions in an on-demand services environment in an on-demand services environment according to one embodiment. In one embodiment and by way of example, a method comprises collecting, by a model selection and application server device (“model device”), information associated with customers of a tenant, and extracting, from the information, behavior traits of the customers as they relate to products or services offered by the tenant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Chalenge Masekera, Vitaly Gordon, Leah McGuire, Shubha Nabar
  • Publication number: 20180097759
    Abstract: A method for improving mass messaging in an electronic messaging system includes receiving recipient data describing a response of each of one or more recipients to receiving a prior message, generating predictor data based on the recipient data, where the predictor data indicates a plurality of predictors of recipient behavior in response to a message, identifying one or more top predictors of recipient behavior, the one or more top predictors being selected from among the plurality of predictors based on preferred recipient behaviors, generating, for each of the one or more recipients and from the recipient data, one or more predictive scores for each combination of top predictor and recipient, and assigning, based on one or more predictive scores of a specific recipient, the specific recipient to a specific persona, wherein the specific persona describes an expected behavior of the recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Brechbuhl, John Grotland, Rick Munoz, Leslie Fine, Leah McGuire, Shubha Nabar, Vitaly Gordon, Xiuchai (Meko) Xu
  • Patent number: 9465522
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system for presenting navigation options to a user of a mobile application. During operation, the system receives usage data comprising a record of actions performed while the user was interacting with the mobile application. Next, the system analyzes the usage data to identify areas of interest within the mobile application that the user is likely to access. The system then constructs a set of personalized navigation options for the user based on the identified areas of interest, and possibly other areas of the application based on promotional considerations. Finally, the system outputs the set of personalized navigation options to be presented to the user through a navigation pane in the mobile application, wherein the navigation pane includes shortcuts to the set of personalized navigation options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: LinkedIn Corporation
    Inventors: Srikiran Prasad, Akhilesh Gupta, Tomer Cohen, Leah McGuire
  • Publication number: 20140298194
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system for presenting navigation options to a user of a mobile application. During operation, the system receives usage data comprising a record of actions performed while the user was interacting with the mobile application. Next, the system analyzes the usage data to identify areas of interest within the mobile application that the user is likely to access. The system then constructs a set of personalized navigation options for the user based on the identified areas of interest, and possibly other areas of the application based on promotional considerations. Finally, the system outputs the set of personalized navigation options to be presented to the user through a navigation pane in the mobile application, wherein the navigation pane includes shortcuts to the set of personalized navigation options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: LinkedIn Corporation
    Inventors: Srikiran Prasad, Akhilesh Gupta, Tomer Cohen, Leah McGuire