Patents by Inventor Mirko Minnich

Mirko Minnich 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).

  • Computer system for enhanced taxonomy management
    Patent number: 8407203
    Abstract: A computer system and method are provided to promote the creation of a dynamically alterable taxonomy supporting query based database investigations is select fields. The system operates seamlessly and transparent to the underlying system search functions. A query that uses search terms unrecognized by the then extant taxonomy triggers a series of operations that test the new terms and updates the taxonomy as appropriate. To facilitate speed and accuracy, the system creates incentives to promote the enhancement of the taxonomy for an emerging technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Elsevier Inc.
    Inventor: Mirko Minnich
  • NOVEL COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED TAXONOMY MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20120284306
    Abstract: A computer system and method are provided to promote the creation of a dynamically alterable taxonomy supporting query based database investigations is select fields. The system operates seamlessly and transparent to the underlying system search functions. A query that uses search terms unrecognized by the then extant taxonomy triggers a series of operations that test the new terms and updates the taxonomy as appropriate. To facilitate speed and accuracy, the system creates incentives to promote the enhancement of the taxonomy for an emerging technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Elsevier, Inc.
    Inventor: Mirko Minnich