Patents by Inventor Leland J. Ancier

Leland J. Ancier 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: 7840897
    Abstract: Each of a plurality of desired behaviors is associated with a corresponding positive point value, and each of a plurality of undesired behaviors is associated with a corresponding negative point value. A behavior tracking manager tracks behaviors performed by a subject over a defined period of time. The behavior tracking manager automatically calculates a point total based on the behaviors performed by the subject during the defined time period. The behavior tracking manager, in a subsequent defined period of time, automatically allocates consequences to the subject based on the point total earned during the previous period of time. Each of a plurality of levels can be associated with a corresponding point cost, and the behavior tracking manager can automatically assigning an appropriate level to the subject, based on the point total earned during the previous period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventor: Leland J. Ancier
  • Publication number: 20040248070
    Abstract: Each of a plurality of desired behaviors is associated with a corresponding positive point value, and each of a plurality of undesired behaviors is associated with a corresponding negative point value. A behavior tracking manager tracks behaviors performed by a subject over a defined period of time. The behavior tracking manager automatically calculates a point total based on the behaviors performed by the subject during the defined time period. The behavior tracking manager, in a subsequent defined period of time, automatically allocates consequences to the subject based on the point total earned during the previous period of time. Each of a plurality of levels can be associated with a corresponding point cost, and the behavior tracking manager can automatically assigning an appropriate level to the subject, based on the point total earned during the previous period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Leland J. Ancier
  • Publication number: 20040244005
    Abstract: A prioritization manager processes a plurality of tasks, each task having a plurality of associated qualities, at least some qualities having an assigned value and an associated weight. The prioritization manager automatically calculates an urgency for at least some of the tasks, based on the assigned values and associated weights of at least some of the associated qualities. The prioritization manager automatically creates a structured output based on the calculated urgencies of the tasks. The structured output can comprise a prioritized task list. The structured output can comprise a calendar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Leland J. Ancier