Patents by Inventor Richard C. Gowen

Richard C. Gowen 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).

  • Decision support system and method
    Publication number: 20020059216
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for providing decision support. In architecture, the system includes an input mechanism that acquires system data, and a transformation mechanism that transforms the system data into searchable data. A reporter then provides queries on the searchable data. The present invention can also be viewed as a method for providing decision support. The method operates by acquiring system data; transforming the system data into searchable data; and providing queries on the searchable data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Richard C. Gowen, Wayne Akins