Patents by Inventor Richard Ball

Richard Ball 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: 20230061727
    Abstract: A machine learning process for use with a pharmacy benefits management system. The machine learning process identifies a first predicted set of drug benefit claims impacted by a pricing error, reprices a sample of the first predicted set of drug benefit claims to adjust for the error, and trains a predictive model as a function of the repriced sample. Based on the trained model, the machine learning process predicts a second predicted set of drug benefit claims impacted by the error and initiates automatic repricing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: John Ciliberti, Amit Gollapudi, Richard Ball
  • Patent number: 11514528
    Abstract: A machine learning process for use with a pharmacy benefits management system. The machine learning process identifies a first predicted set of drug benefit claims impacted by a pricing error, reprices a sample of the first predicted set of drug benefit claims to adjust for the error, and trains a predictive model as a function of the repriced sample. Based on the trained model, the machine learning process predicts a second predicted set of drug benefit claims impacted by the error and initiates automatic repricing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ciliberti, Amit Gollapudi, Richard Ball
  • Patent number: 11461711
    Abstract: The present invention provides a computer-implemented system or an online platform to allow pest control company and inspector to access, manage and inspect plants or facilities. Specifically, the present invention provides a computer-implemented system or an online platform that provides tools for the pest control inspector to take one or more images of the bait station being inspected, incorporate notes pertaining to the bait station and save the images and notes on a secure webpage for future retrieval. The present invention also provides a computer-implemented system or an online platform for customers of the pest control company to monitor the tasks performed by the company and inspector by retrieving the images and notes saved by the inspector on a secure webpage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20190050785
    Abstract: The present invention provides a computer-implemented system or an online platform to allow pest control company and inspector to access, manage and inspect plants or facilities. Specifically, the present invention provides a computer-implemented system or an online platform that provides tools for the pest control inspector to take one or more images of the bait station being inspected, incorporate notes pertaining to the bait station and save the images and notes on a secure webpage for future retrieval. The present invention also provides a computer-implemented system or an online platform for customers of the pest control company to monitor the tasks performed by the company and inspector by retrieving the images and notes saved by the inspector on a secure webpage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventor: Richard BALL
  • Publication number: 20130036044
    Abstract: A communication device for contacting a business is provided. The device can be a stand-alone communication device that is capable of connecting to a business over a wireless network. The device includes a microphone, a speaker, a single control to activate the device, and contact information related to a business. Once activated, the device utilizes the contact information and connects to the business to facilitate communication between the business and a consumer who activates the device. The speaker and microphone allow the user to communicate and relay information through the communication device. The device may further contain a means to collect payment information and transmit that information to the business entity for automatic billing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Richard Ball Steward
  • Publication number: 20090204322
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for converting display of information on a GPS device between a first display mode and a second display mode by “negativizing” pixels or other image elements, wherein negativizing entails converting lighter image elements to darker image elements and converting darker image elements to lighter image elements so as to result in reduced total emission of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: John CROSS, Christopher Lalik, John DeCastro, Richard Ball
  • Patent number: 7477991
    Abstract: A GPS device and method for converting display information between a first display mode and a second display mode by negativizing pixels or other image elements, wherein negativizing entails converting relatively larger areas of lighter image elements to darker image elements and converting relatively smaller areas of darker image elements to lighter image elements so as to result in reduced total emission of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Bushnell Performance Optics
    Inventors: John Cross, Christopher Lalik, John DeCastro, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20080094294
    Abstract: A method for early detection of faulty antenna arrays comprising the step of treating said detection as a special case of target recognition; wherein targets of interest are all previous examples of defective antenna arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INT
    Inventors: John Apostolos, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20070126628
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for allowing a moving user to automatically determine and store locations (11) over an extended period of time, to display the series of such locations (11), and to actively assist in returning to an earlier location. The apparatus (10) includes an antenna (16) for facilitating satellite lock, a fastening mechanism (18) for positioning the antenna (10) for best reception, and a satellite lock indictor (20) for communication loss of satellite lock. The apparatus (10) also includes a time (26) for measuring an interval during which the apparatus (10) is in a power-conserving sleep mode, and after which the user's current location is automatically determined. Active assistance in returning to an earlier location, either by traveling back along the path earlier traveled or by traveling along a more direct route, is accomplished by warning the user whenever the user's course deviates from the path or route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Lalik, Bill Cross, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20070107632
    Abstract: A wall or other dwelling surface defect repair compound that is pigmented a color that makes it readily distinguishable from the solid surface by its contrasting color. The pigmentation can be a conventional universal latex paint tint, and the compound can be joint compound. By mixing the tint into the joint compound, a colored paste-like mixture results that can be spread over the defect in the wall. Upon hardening, the pigmented mixture is easily seen by a worker who sands the mixture to match the wall's contour, and then primes and/or paints the wall and the mixture. By tinting the compound a color that is distinguishable from the wall's color, the worker can easily find all regions of the wall that require sanding and/or priming prior to painting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Ball
  • Patent number: 7123189
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for allowing a moving user to automatically determine and store locations (11) over an extended period of time, to display the series of such locations (11), and to actively assist in returning to an earlier location. The apparatus (10) includes an antenna (16) for facilitating satellite lock, a fastening mechanism (18) for positioning the antenna (10) for best reception, and a satellite lock indicator (20) for communicating loss of satellite lock. The apparatus (10) also includes a timer (26) for measuring an interval during which the apparatus (10) is in a power-conserving sleep mode, and after which the user's current location is automatically determined. Active assistance in returning to an earlier location, either by traveling back along the path earlier traveled or by traveling along a more direct route, is accomplished by warning the user whenever the user's course deviates from the path or route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Bushnell Performance Optics
    Inventors: Christopher Lalik, Bill Cross, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20060229810
    Abstract: A GPS device and method for associating current and forecasted geo-referenced weather data with location data in a hand-held ruggedized GPS device having an integrated weather data receiver, wherein the weather data can be displayed alone, particularly on larger scales, or in conjunction with the location data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: John Cross, Scott Nyhart, Richard Ball, John DeCastro
  • Publication number: 20060206265
    Abstract: A GPS device and method for quickly and automatically determining and implementing an appropriate scale or area for displaying simultaneously at least a current location and a previously designated or otherwise identified waypoint, trail, track, or other geo-referenced indicator associated with a location. Relative distance, direction, and other useful navigation information may also be determined and displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: John Cross, Christopher Lalik, John DeCastro, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20060206263
    Abstract: A GPS device and method for converting display information between a first display mode and a second display mode by negativizing pixels or other image elements, wherein negativizing entails converting relatively larger areas of lighter image elements to darker image elements and converting relatively smaller areas of darker image elements to lighter image elements so as to result in reduced total emission of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: John Cross, Christopher Lalik, John DeCastro, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20060190172
    Abstract: A GPS device and method for conditioning and hierarchically layering or ordering a plurality of static or dynamic image, information, tool, control, or other elements for simultaneous display in such a way as to minimize interference and maximize total benefit from and usability of the various elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: John Cross, Christopher Lalik, John DeCastro, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20060190171
    Abstract: A GPS device and method for conditioning and hierarchically layering or ordering a plurality of static or dynamic image, information, tool, control, or other elements for simultaneous display in such a way as to minimize interference and maximize total benefit from and usability of the various elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: John Cross, Christopher Lalik, John DeCastro, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20060181474
    Abstract: A nested cavity embedded loop mode antenna is provided with an ultra wide band response by nesting individual embedded cavity meander line loaded antenna modules, with the meander lines coupled to a ground plane plate either capacitively or directly so as to provide as much as a 27:1 ratio of high frequency to low frequency cutoff. The nested meander line structure is exceptionally compact and eliminates the problem of a null in the antenna radiation pattern perpendicular to the face of the antenna, thus to provide a loop type antenna pattern at all frequencies across which the antenna is to be operated. The use of the nested meander line configuration provides a flush mount for the antenna having a footprint associated with the larger of the meander line cavities and thus the lowest frequency of operation, the nesting precluding the necessity of providing separate side-by-side meander line loaded antennas which would increase the real estate required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: John Apostolos, Richard Ball, Stephen Hedges
  • Publication number: 20060161349
    Abstract: A GPS device adapted and operable to download and store, receive, or otherwise obtain and display any of a variety of different types of geo-referenced raster images, such as, for example, aerial photographs, and to integrate those images into a scheme of information which is relevant to navigation and travel generally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: John Cross, Christopher Lalik, John DeCastro, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20060161348
    Abstract: A GPS device adapted and operable to download and store, receive, or otherwise obtain and display any of a variety of different types of geo-referenced raster images, such as, for example, aerial photographs, and to integrate those images into a scheme of information which is relevant to navigation and travel generally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: John Cross, Christopher Lalik, John DeCastro, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20050253752
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for allowing a moving user to automatically periodically determine and store his or her own geographic locations over an extended period of time, and to display the series of such locations (11) as an indication of the user's path of travel. The apparatus (10) accomplishes these functions with features for conserving power and for communicating loss of the satellite lock necessary to determine location. More specifically, the apparatus (10) includes an antenna (16) for facilitating the satellite lock, a fastening mechanism (18) for positioning the antenna (10) for best reception, and a satellite lock indicator (20) for noticeably communicating loss of the satellite lock. The apparatus (10) also includes a timer (26) for measuring a preestablished interval during which time the apparatus (10) is in a power-conserving sleep mode, and after which time the current location is automatically determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher Lalik, Bill Cross, Richard Ball