Patents by Inventor Rodney C. Cook

Rodney C. Cook 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: 11972445
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for electronic stimulus evaluation through one or more signals. The one or more signals protect underlying raw data relating to behavior, including purchase behavior and location-based behavior. A server platform in network communication with at least one signal buyer computer and at least one signal provider computer facilitates creation of the one or more signals. Anonymized identifiers are used to identify objects or consumers associated with behavior data and exposure to the electronic stimulus. The server platform provides optimization analytics for the stimulus based on the one or more signals, which include measurement signals, behavior signals, and lift signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: COMMERCE SIGNALS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Noyes, Rodney C. Cook, Neil Bushong
  • Patent number: 11558191
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for object identifier translation using a key pairs platform in a virtualized or cloud-based computing system. A key pair refers to a pair of identifiers held by an entity. Each key pair includes at least one anonymized object identifier. Advantageously, the key pair system protects privacy and provides anonymity for objects by not disclosing the identity of the objects or the underlying data associated with the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: COMMERCE SIGNALS, INC.
    Inventors: Marc Luce, Rodney C. Cook, Thomas Noyes
  • Publication number: 20220180382
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for electronic stimulus evaluation through one or more signals. The one or more signals protect underlying raw data relating to behavior, including purchase behavior and location-based behavior. A server platform in network communication with at least one signal buyer computer and at least one signal provider computer facilitates creation of the one or more signals. Anonymized identifiers are used to identify objects or consumers associated with behavior data and exposure to the electronic stimulus. The server platform provides optimization analytics for the stimulus based on the one or more signals, which include measurement signals, behavior signals, and lift signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Commerce Signals, Inc. c/o Verisk Analytics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Noyes, Rodney C. Cook, Neil Bushong
  • Patent number: 11222346
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for electronic stimulus evaluation through one or more signals. The one or more signals protect underlying raw data relating to behavior, including purchase behavior and location-based behavior. A server platform in network communication with at least one signal buyer computer and at least one signal provider computer facilitates creation of the one or more signals. Anonymized object identifiers are used to identify objects or consumers associated with behavior data and exposure to the electronic stimulus. The server platform provides optimization analytics for the stimulus based on the one or more signals, which include measurement signals, behavior signals, and lift signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: COMMERCE SIGNALS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Noyes, Rodney C. Cook, Neil Bushong
  • Publication number: 20210126784
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for object identifier translation using a key pairs platform in a virtualized or cloud-based computing system. A key pair refers to a pair of identifiers held by an entity. Each key pair includes at least one anonymized object identifier. Advantageously, the key pair system protects privacy and provides anonymity for objects by not disclosing the identity of the objects or the underlying data associated with the objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: Commerce Signals, Inc. c/o Verisk Analytics, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Luce, Rodney C. Cook, Thomas Noyes
  • Publication number: 20200402144
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for object discovery and object mapping through an application with a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Objects are discovered through an object recommendation channel and through user input of key words and/or key phrases. Each object includes an Intensity of Interest (IoI), which is a relative preference for an object reflected by relative size in the object map. Additionally, the object map provides a visual display which indicates relationships among objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Commerce Signals, Inc. c/o Verisk Analytics, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney C. Cook, Thomas Noyes
  • Patent number: 10803512
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for object discovery and object mapping through an application with a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Objects are discovered through an object recommendation channel and through user input of key words and/or key phrases. Each object includes an Intensity of Interest (IoI), which is a relative preference for an object reflected by relative size in the object map. Additionally, the object map provides a visual display which indicates relationships among objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: COMMERCE SIGNALS, INC.
    Inventors: Rodney C. Cook, Thomas Noyes
  • Patent number: 10771247
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for object identifier translation using a key pairs platform in a virtualized or cloud-based computing system. A key pair refers to a pair of identifiers held by an entity. Each key pair includes at least one anonymized object identifier. Advantageously, the key pair system protects privacy and provides anonymity for objects by not disclosing the identity of the objects or the underlying data associated with the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: COMMERCE SIGNALS, INC.
    Inventors: Marc Luce, Rodney C. Cook, Thomas Noyes
  • Publication number: 20180096365
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for electronic stimulus evaluation through one or more signals. The one or more signals protect underlying raw data relating to behavior, including purchase behavior and location-based behavior. A server platform in network communication with at least one signal buyer computer and at least one signal provider computer facilitates creation of the one or more signals. Anonymized object identifiers are used to identify objects or consumers associated with behavior data and exposure to the electronic stimulus. The server platform provides optimization analytics for the stimulus based on the one or more signals, which include measurement signals, behavior signals, and lift signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Commerce Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Noyes, Rodney C. Cook, Neil Bushong
  • Publication number: 20180096417
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for object discovery and object mapping through an application with a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Objects are discovered through an object recommendation channel and through user input of key words and/or key phrases. Each object includes an Intensity of Interest (IoI), which is a relative preference for an object reflected by relative size in the object map. Additionally, the object map provides a visual display which indicates relationships among objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Commerce Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney C. Cook, Thomas Noyes
  • Publication number: 20170207916
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for object identifier translation using a key pairs platform in a virtualized or cloud-based computing system. A key pair refers to a pair of identifiers held by an entity. Each key pair includes at least one anonymized object identifier. Advantageously, the key pair system protects privacy and provides anonymity for objects by not disclosing the identity of the objects or the underlying data associated with the objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Commerce Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Luce, Rodney C. Cook, Thomas Noyes
  • Publication number: 20170148048
    Abstract: Methods and systems for quantitative collaborative cognition in open market systems are described herein. Aspects relating to indexing, discovery, attribution, optimization, and forecasting in open market systems are disclosed. The present invention allows for network learning, identification, and discovery of heterogeneous data held remotely by a multitude of participants in a way that protects the integrity of the data. From this data, behavior patterns of people and groups of people spanning data sets and organizational boundaries can be predicted. The data can be monetized by a variety of interested parties without disclosing the identities of parties associated with the data. The time value of data is extended under the methods and systems of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Commerce Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney C. Cook, Thomas Noyes
  • Publication number: 20150213465
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing signals based upon agreements, parameters, and rules governing signal(s) use, including limitations on signal use. Signals are indicators of data that are derived from data sources and abstracted to protect the underlying data. The signal owner first converts its own underlying data into a “signal” or indicator that represents the data without disclosing it or providing it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: COMMERCE SIGNALS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Noyes, Rodney C. Cook
  • Patent number: 6631360
    Abstract: A computer-implementable method of selecting which engine of a plurality of inference engines to use to predict the categories into which individuals fall, such as buyer/non-buyer, and produce forecast reports based on the predictions is disclosed. Training (known) sample data that categorizes individuals based on the individual's profile is sequentially applied to multiple inference engines to determine which engine is best based on a desired objective. Then, a classifier associated with the selected engine is used to analyze unknown sample data, create category predictions and produce forecast reports based on the predictions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Sightward, Inc.
    Inventor: Rodney C. Cook
  • Patent number: 5731813
    Abstract: A graphical user interface for a computer system that includes a memory for storing application programs and application files. The user interface permits the user to initiate execution of a selected application program, and produces a snapshot that graphically represents a screen produced during the execution of the application program. The snapshot may be displayed after execution of the application program is terminated, and provides a visual reference for the application file that was opened when the snapshot was taken. Snapshots and their corresponding application files may be organized in a project format, and new documents opened by an application program may be automatically placed in the opened project. The user interface provides an improved technique for initiating execution of application programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Ark Interface II, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. O'Rourke, Brian T. O'Neill, Rodney C. Cook, Kuntay O. Taner, Steven P. Snyder, Adam R. Joyner
  • Patent number: 5349658
    Abstract: A graphical user interface for a computer system that includes a memory for storing application programs and application files. The user interface permits the user to initiate execution of a selected application program, and produces a snapshot that graphically represents a screen produced during the execution of the application program. The snapshot may be displayed after execution of the application program is terminated, and provides a visual reference for the application file that was opened when the snapshot was taken. Snapshots and their corresponding application files may be organized in a project format, and new documents opened by an application program may be automatically placed in the opened project. An improved technique for initiating the execution of application programs is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Inventors: Thomas C. O'Rourke, Brian T. O'Neill, Rodney C. Cook, Kuntay O. Taner, Steven P. Synder, Adam R. Joyner