Patents by Inventor Michal Knas

Michal Knas 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: 11941583
    Abstract: A method comprises receiving a request to generate a customized dataset comprising data stored onto a blockchain; retrieving user work history data associated with a user from one or more block instances of the blockchain; in response to presenting the user work history data on a display of the second computing device, receiving a selection of a subset of the user work history data from the second computing device; generating a blockchain address corresponding to one or more hash values of a subset of the one or more block instances associated with the selection of the subset of the user work history data; and transmitting the blockchain address to the second computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John, Krzysztof Gibadlo, Rick Ferry
  • Patent number: 11943219
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are display techniques that will allow sensitive data displayed on a computer screen to only be viewed by authorized users and will render computer screen unreadable to unauthorized users. One or more display techniques are capable of automatically scrambling and unscrambling display screen of the computing device in which only an intended viewer is able to view data on the display screen using deciphering glasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
    Inventors: Jiby John, Michal Knas, Damon Ryan Depaolo, Payton A. Shubrick, Jason Cook
  • Patent number: 11893836
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a product inspection apparatus that may include an electronic device having a visual inspection software application. The visual inspection software application may activate a camera of the electronic device to capture images of a product, such as a vehicle. A display screen of the electronic device may present product images. The product images may be digitally processed, and augmented by the addition of computer-generated images associated with a status of inspection of each element of the vehicle in the product images. Each computer-generated image may include a graphical indicator associated with the status of inspection of a particular element. Each computer-generated image may be projected on top of a real world image of the particular element presented on the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John, Damon DePaolo, Payton Shubrick
  • Patent number: 11828732
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for diagnosing faults in a vehicle using multiple audio sensors. The audio sensors are placed in predetermined locations within the vehicle. The audio sensors continually detect sound signals being originated from components of the vehicle. The audio sensors process detected sound signals to remove unwanted noise from the detected sound signals. The audio sensors compare processed sounds signals with reference sound signals to identify one or more faulty components. Each reference sound signal is associated with a particular fault. The audio sensors transmit information associated with the one or more faulty components to an analyst computer. An interactive graphical user interface of the analyst computer may present the information to an analyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Damon Ryan Depaolo, Payton A. Shubrick, Jiby John
  • Patent number: 11748715
    Abstract: A method comprises receiving a device identifier and location information from a receiving device, where the device identifier comprises a distinctive combination of at least one of numbers and characters uniquely identifying the receiving device and the location information is received from a plurality of beacons. The method comprises determining a current location associated with the receiving device based on the location information. The method comprises generating a first instruction configured to query a calendar event associated with the receiving device, transmitting the first instruction to a database, and receiving data associated with the calendar event. The method comprises, in response to the current location of the receiving device being associated with a location associated with the calendar event, generating a meeting report associated with the calendar event and transmitting the meeting report to the receiving device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John
  • Patent number: 11729227
    Abstract: Methods and systems disclosed herein describe automatically establishing two concurrent electronic communication sessions. Participants of a primary electronic communication session may request a private (secondary) electronic communication session in which only a subset of the participants of the primary electronic communication session can participate. Methods and systems described herein also describe automatically identifying participants of the second electronic communication session based on various factors including predetermined lists, commonality among different users or user identifiers, and geographic location of each participant of the primary and/or secondary electronic communication session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John
  • Patent number: 11704711
    Abstract: Methods and systems disclosed herein utilize location signals received from beacons and other indoor positioning systems along with an application program on customer devices for better management of customer traffic in physical queues and virtual queues, specifically in environments such as airports, food courts, shopping malls, and amusement parks. These methods and systems also provide a customer with a token for his place in the queue on his mobile device, so he is free to continue with his activities until it is time for him to acquire a product or a service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John
  • Patent number: 11698986
    Abstract: Method and system disclosed herein facilitate retrieval of a blockchain key. The method comprises receiving a key store comprising a first encryption method, a second encryption method, and identification information of one or more network nodes storing a plurality of encrypted storage keys; displaying an authentication request and receiving and input form the user in response to the authentication request; upon the input received matching a record within a database, instructing the one or more network nodes to transmit the encrypted key segments; decrypting each encrypted key segment based on the first encryption method; and generating a blockchain key by appending the strings of the key segments based on the second encryption method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John, Rick Ferry, Krzysztof Gibadlo
  • Patent number: 11598644
    Abstract: The methods and systems disclosed herein provide a server that periodically monitors a user's location using one or more beacons while periodically monitoring hazardous conditions using a variety of electronic sensors, such as thermographic imaging. When the user is within a predetermined proximity of a hazardous condition the server transmits an instruction to an electronic wearable device to present a notification (e.g., haptic, noise, and the like) warning the user of the hazardous condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John
  • Patent number: 11571165
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an ingestible medication device is a self-contained electronic device that stores an active agent, and that controls release of the active agent using an on board processor. The ingestible medication device embodies one or more ingestible device identifiers, including personal identifiers and active agent identifiers, which are compared with external device identifiers to determine whether to release the active agent. A method for managing an ingestible medication device detects proximity to a limited range, RFID-enabled patient wristband, indicating that the wristband is worn by the patient that ingested the ingestible medication device. Various methods enable a nurse to track medication information to monitor compliance with medication regimen and dosage information. Other methods track an ingestible medication device selected for filling a prescription at a pharmacy of the health care provider, including transfer to a caregiver station using a transport cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John
  • Patent number: 11557156
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a product inspection apparatus that may include an electronic device having a visual inspection software application. The visual inspection software application may activate a camera of the electronic device to capture images of a product, such as a vehicle. A display screen of the electronic device may present product images. The product images may be digitally processed, and augmented by the addition of computer-generated images associated with a status of inspection of each element of the vehicle in the product images. Each computer-generated image may include a graphical indicator associated with the status of inspection of a particular element. Each computer-generated image may be projected on top of a real world image of the particular element presented on the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John, Damon DePaolo, Payton Shubrick
  • Patent number: 11532389
    Abstract: A transdermal delivery device for dispensing personalized transdermal dosage formulations from a plurality of reservoirs, and a personalized method for producing the transdermal delivery device. A prescription fill service receives electronic prescription data for a plurality of transdermal dosage formulations to be administered to a given patient. The prescription fill service deposits transdermal dosage formulations in two or more reservoirs of a transdermal device substrate via 3D printing of printable pharmaceutical agent. The electronic prescription data may include transdermal dosage formulations data used to select printable pharmaceutical agent deposited in respective reservoirs. The electronic prescription data further may include medication regimen data for administration of transdermal medications, such as timing data for release of selected transdermal dosage formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John
  • Patent number: 11410144
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe intelligent e-book readers which provide a significant improvement over the conventional e-books that simply render static content. The intelligent e-book readers may customize a rendered e-book based on, for example, the reading level and preferences of the user, the user's social media profile and activity, and current events. Furthermore, the intelligent e-book reader may provide additional augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) content associated with one or more portions of the rendered e-book. The intelligent e-book reader may also facilitate virtual, real time communication between multiple users and experts. The intelligent e-book reader may also facilitate one or more users to provide feedback and suggestions to authors and future movie-makers. The intelligent e-book reader may automatically determine difficult portions of an e-book based on the virtual communications and/or real time eye-tracking of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Payton A. Shubrick, Damon Ryan Depaolo, Jiby John
  • Patent number: 11308448
    Abstract: A method comprising receiving a request from a first user to generate an employee dataset for a second user associated with one or more attributes; generating an instruction configured to be transmitted to a plurality of network nodes associated with a blockchain to receive a latest valid blockchain associated with one or more users; upon receiving the latest valid blockchain, generating a score corresponding to each user based on the data within each user's latest valid blockchain and based on a scoring algorithm received from the computing device associated with the first user; generating a graphical user interface comprising a plurality of fields configured to display data associated the one or more users comprising each user's score; upon displaying, the graphical user interface on the first computing device, receiving a selection of users; and generating, a notification to the selected users comprising identification information regarding the first user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John, Krzysztof Gibadlo, Rick Ferry
  • Patent number: 11247032
    Abstract: A wearable band transdermal medication device including one or more chamber for dispensing liquid transdermal medication, a device housing, and a transdermal applicator for the transdermal medication. The chamber includes a pouch containing a liquid transdermal medication pressurized at a first pressure, and an outlet for selective dispensing of the medication to a delivery section of the transdermal medication delivery device. The outlet may be a self-sealing membrane that dispenses liquid medication when subjected to a negative pressure differential, or may be a magnetic valve assembly. The device is configured as wristband, armband or other band worn by the patient with the transdermal applicator at an outer face of the device housing in contact with the patient's skin. A plurality of chambers housed by the device operate under electrical control to dispense medication, subject to access authorization, and subject to regimens for transdermal administration of the liquid medication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John
  • Patent number: 11227060
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are display techniques that will allow sensitive data displayed on a computer screen to only be viewed by authorized users and will render computer screen unreadable to unauthorized users. One or more display techniques are capable of automatically scrambling and unscrambling display screen of the computing device in which only an intended viewer is able to view data on the display screen using deciphering glasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Jiby John, Michal Knas, Damon Ryan Depaolo, Payton A. Shubrick, Jason Cook
  • Patent number: 11201842
    Abstract: This disclosure discloses a technique for presenting a conversation message in a messenger application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John, Payton A. Shubrick, Damon Ryan Depaolo
  • Patent number: 11157876
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprises receiving a first request to update an employment record associated with a user in a first blockchain; generating a graphical user interface configured to receive data associated with a second blockchain; receiving a first set of data associated with the second blockchain comprising identification of a block chain instance associated with the second blockchain and a first network node; generating an instruction to the first network node associated with the second blockchain to receive a latest valid second blockchain; generating a hash value based at least on one of the user, a hash value associated with the first block instance, the first network node, and the first computing device; appending, the second blockchain to the first block instance by updating a block instance associated with the second blockchain with the hash value; and transmitting the second block instance to the first computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John, Krzysztof Gibadlo, Rick Ferry
  • Patent number: 11146917
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an efficient method for presenting a traversed path. The method disclosed can be used to track individuals or provide directions for the individual to return using a path already traversed, so that the individual does not get lost. The method comprises determining a location for an individual by receiving a device identifier (e.g., distinctive combination of numbers and/or characters uniquely identifying a receiving device associated with the individual) and location information, received from one or more beacons, from the receiving device. The method comprises determining a first location associated with the receiving device based on the location information and/or the device identifier. The method comprises determining different locations associated with the individual as the individual moves. The method comprises, upon receiving a request for a traversed path, displaying instructions to reach the point of origin (e.g., first location).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John
  • Patent number: 11144585
    Abstract: Methods and systems for supplying content to a user including generating, configuring content data for presentation on a display of a user computing device, transmitting the content data to the display of the user computing device for display on the user computing device, collecting, behavior data of the user sensed by the tracking module, generating engagement data based on the collected behavior data, determining supplemental content configured for presentation on a display of the user computing device and displaying the supplemental content to the user on the user computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John