Patents by Inventor Robert S. Chinchar

Robert S. Chinchar 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).

  • Method and system for enhancing a commercial transaction conducted via a communications network
    Patent number: 6675178
    Abstract: A method for enhancing a commercial transaction via a communications network includes maintaining synchronized updates to databases at different business entities to facilitate accurate transactions between the business entities. A change in configuration data stored in a first configuration database is detected in accordance with a real-time detection procedure. Revision data is transmitted to a second configuration database within a maximum time interval after detection of the change in the configuration data. A second configuration database is updated in accordance with the revision data, such that the configuration data of the first configuration database mirrors configuration data of the second configuration database with respect to at least one commercial transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Robert S. Chinchar, Kirk Francis, Doug Grimm, Arnold Z. Huffman, Ray Kling, Richard R. Krahn, Kirk A. Miller, Todd D. Schwarzinger, Barry Smiach, Michael S. Sweeney