Patents by Inventor Mary Elizabeth Helander

Mary Elizabeth Helander 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: 20090292578
    Abstract: A method for determining an allocation of a workload includes identifying an employee in an organization having the workload, associating the employee with an articulation workload metric, and determining the allocation of the workload to the employee according to the articulation workload metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Catalina Maria Danis, Brenda Lynn Dietrich, Thomas David Erickson, Pia T. Gospodinoff, Mary Elizabeth Helander, Wendy Anne Kellogg, Jurij Rostyslav Paraszczak, Rhonda Rosenbaum
  • Patent number: 7512628
    Abstract: A computer implemented method of constructing a social network, the method including constructing the social network from a plurality of disparate, heterogenous data sources, wherein at least one of the plurality of disparate, heterogenous data sources includes a user generated data source; identifying a plurality of nodes and linkages; determining attributes of the nodes and linkages based on a plurality of disparate, heterogenous data sources, wherein the plurality of disparate, heterogenous data sources includes a combination of the user generated data source and at least one non-user generated source, wherein the attributes include at least one of a deterministic attribute, a probabilistic attribute, and a dynamic attribute; populating a mathemetical decision-making model based on the plurality of nodes and linkages, and the determined attributes of the plurality of nodes and linkages; determining attributes of the nodes and links at a second point in time; re-populating the mathematical decision-making m
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Catherine Anne Chess, Kate Ehrlich, Mary Elizabeth Helander, Sandra Kearney, Ching-Yung Lin, Sue Ann Medeiros, Katherine Penchuk
  • Publication number: 20080208671
    Abstract: A computer-implement method and the associated system of computing resources provides an automated work force management capability that optimizes work assignments for individual workers using work force management techniques in combination with social networking analysis (SNA). The work force management attributes are enhanced using SNA. Bipartite graphing processes are used to match the socially enhance worker attributes with the work requirements. By combining the social networking information with the work force management attributes, work assignments are optimized. This optimization exploits historical social interactions between workers and combines their influence with the skills and other work force attributes of each worker required for job performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Kate Ehrlich, Robert George Farrell, Mary Elizabeth Helander, Michael Sidney Karasick
  • Publication number: 20080183545
    Abstract: Mathematical means and methods are used within the context of mathematical models of a workforce evolution to address key issues in workforce design and planning. Examples of such mathematical means and methods are (but not limited to) fluid-flow models and diffusion-process models. In each case, these mathematical models characterize the workforce evolution over time as a function of dynamic workforce events, such as new hires, terminations, resignations, retirements, promotions and transfers, and dynamic workforce topology, policy, or scenario, such as the viable paths from one workforce resource state to another workforce resource state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Brenda Lynn DEITRICH, David Gamarnik, Mary Elizabeth Helander, Mark Steven Squillante
  • Publication number: 20080183527
    Abstract: Mathematical means and methods are used within the context of mathematical models of a workforce evolution to address key issues in workforce design and planning. Examples of such mathematical means and methods are (but not limited to) fluid-flow models and diffusion-process models. In each case, these mathematical models characterize the workforce evolution over time as a function of dynamic workforce events, such as new hires, terminations, resignations, retirements, promotions and transfers, and dynamic workforce topology, such as the viable paths from one workforce resource state to another workforce resource state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Brenda Lynn Deitrich, David Gamarnik, Mary Elizabeth Helander, Mark Steven Squillante
  • Publication number: 20080172257
    Abstract: Healthcare fraud detection is accomplished by mining social relationships and analyzing their patterns based on network data structures. Social networks are constructed which depict referral patterns (from health insurance claim information) and associations (from publicly available connection data) to analyze referral patterns and detect possible fraud, abuse and unnecessary overuse. The fraud and abuse management system supports the various aspects of fraud investigation and management, including prevention, investigation, detection and settlement. Using a unique combination of data mining capabilities and graphical reporting tools, the system can identify potentially fraudulent and abusive behavior before a claim is paid or, retrospectively, analyze providers' past behaviors to flag suspicious patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: James H. Bisker, Brenda L. Dietrich, Kate Ehrlich, Mary Elizabeth Helander, Ching-Yung Lin, Patreece Williams