Patents by Inventor Padraig Cummins

Padraig Cummins 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: 7908311
    Abstract: A computer implemented distributed workflow system includes a central server containing a management module and a datastore for storing workflow modules each having identifiable allocatable tasks requiring user input to complete. The management module is configured to define the workflow and manage the creation and distribution of the identifiable allocated tasks to one or more remote users, each having an associated handheld device and a locally stored application executable on the handheld device. Processing by the remote user of the identifiable allocated task is in response to a task initiation communication from the central server, which communicates with the remote handheld devices over a communications network. A user interface on the handheld device which facilitates data entry when the user completes the allocated task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Intuition Publishing Limited
    Inventors: Keith O'Loughlin, David Harrison, Niall Darby, Padraig Cummins, Lorraine Moore
  • Publication number: 20090037569
    Abstract: A system which provides workflow management includes a central server which is configured to communicate with two or more handheld computing devices to effect a delivery of specific work tasks to users of the respective handheld devices. By maintaining an interface with the handheld devices it is possible to coordinate and control performance of specific tasks within the workflow environment. A related method is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: INTUITION PUBLISHING LIMITED
    Inventors: Keith O'Loughlin, David Harrison, Niall Darby, Padraig Cummins, Lorraine Moore
  • Publication number: 20080286743
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to a system and method for providing e-learning to remotely located candidates. More particularly, is described a system and method for enabling a remotely located candidate to effectively complete an e-learning application using a handheld device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: IFSC House
    Inventors: Keith O'Loughlin, David Harrison, Niall Darby, Padraig Cummins, Lorraine Moore