Patents by Inventor Stephen D. Barnhill

Stephen D. Barnhill 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: 20230293610
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for the treatment of a variety of inflammatory disease processes. The compositions generally comprise at least one edible or medicinal mushroom or extract thereof, at least one cannabinoid, at least one terpene, a curcumoinoid, and at least one flavonoid. Methods for optimizing compositions using artificial intelligence algorithms are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen D Barnhill
  • Patent number: 8543519
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for diagnosing diseases or conditions from digital images taken by a remote user with a smart phone or a digital camera and transmitted to an image analysis server in communication with a distributed network. The image analysis server includes a trained learning machine for classification of the images. The user-provided image is pre-processed to extract dimensional, shape and color features then is processed using the trained learning machine to classify the image. The classification result is postprocessed to generate a risk score that is transmitted to the remote user. A database associated with the server may include referral information for geographically matching the remote user with a local physician. An optional operation includes collection of financial information to secure payment for analysis services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Health Discovery Corporation
    Inventors: Isabelle Guyon, Stephen D. Barnhill
  • Patent number: 8275723
    Abstract: A network-based system is provided for performing data analysis services using a support vector machine for analyzing data received from a remote user connected to the network. The user transmits a data set to be analyzed and along with an account identifier that allows the analysis service provider to collect payment for the processing services. Once payment has been confirmed, the service provider's server transmits the analysis results to the remote user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Health Discovery Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen D. Barnhill, Isabelle Guyon, Jason Weston
  • Publication number: 20120009284
    Abstract: The compositions of the invention are comprised of three key elements: ethyl alcohol, essential oils, and water, which are mixed to provide a sprayable liquid that may be dispensed using a conventional pump spray or other appropriate dispenser. The major component is ethyl alcohol. The preferred essential oils are tea tree oil and peppermint oil. The composition is applied to a surface suspected of having harmful microbes thereon as a spray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: Stephen D. Barnhill, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120008838
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for diagnosing diseases or conditions from digital images taken by a remote user with a smart phone or a digital camera and transmitted to an image analysis server in communication with a distributed network. The image analysis server includes a trained learning machine for classification of the images. The user-provided image is pre-processed to extract dimensional, shape and color features then is processed using the trained learning machine to classify the image. The classification result is postprocessed to generate a risk score that is transmitted to the remote user. A database associated with the server may include referral information for geographically matching the remote user with a local physician. An optional operation includes collection of financial information to secure payment for analysis services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: HEALTH DISCOVERY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Isabelle Guyon, Stephen D. Barnhill
  • Patent number: 7383237
    Abstract: Digitized image data are input into a processor where a detection component identifies the areas (objects) of particular interest in the image and, by segmentation, separates those objects from the background. A feature extraction component formulates numerical values relevant to the classification task from the segmented objects. Results of the preceding analysis steps are input into a trained learning machine classifier which produces an output which may consist of an index discriminating between two possible diagnoses, or some other output in the desired output format. In one embodiment, digitized image data are input into a plurality of subsystems, each subsystem having one or more support vector machines. Pre-processing may include the use of known transformations which facilitate extraction of the useful data. Each subsystem analyzes the data relevant to a different feature or characteristic found within the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Health Discovery Corporation
    Inventors: Hong Zhang, Garry Carls, Stephen D. Barnhill
  • Patent number: 6996549
    Abstract: Digitized image data are input into a processor where a detection component identifies the areas (objects) of particular interest in the image and, by segmentation, separates those objects from the background. A feature extraction component formulates numerical values relevant to the classification task from the segmented objects. Results of the preceding analysis steps are input into a trained learning machine classifier which produces an output which may consist of an index discriminating between two possible diagnoses, or some other output in the desired output format. In one embodiment, digitized image data are input into a plurality of subsystems, each subsystem having one or more support vector machines. Pre-processing may include the use of known transformations which facilitate extraction of the useful data. Each subsystem analyzes the data relevant to a different feature or characteristic found within the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Health Discovery Corporation
    Inventors: Hong Zhang, Garry Carls, Stephen D. Barnhill
  • Patent number: 6658395
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancing knowledge discovery from data using multiple learning machines in general and multiple support vector machines in particular. Training data for a learning machine is pre-processed in order to add meaning thereto. Pre-processing data may involve transforming the data points and/or expanding the data points. By adding meaning to the data, the learning machine is provided with a greater amount of information for processing. With regard to support vector machines in particular, the greater the amount of information that is processed, the better generalizations about the data that may be derived. Multiple support vector machines, each comprising distinct kernels, are trained with the pre-processed training data and are tested with test data that is pre-processed in the same manner. The test outputs from multiple support vector machines are compared in order to determine which of the test outputs if any represents a optimal solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Biowulf Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Barnhill
  • Publication number: 20030023571
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancing knowledge discovery from data using a learning machine in general and a support vector machine in particular in a distributed network environment. A customer may transmit training data, test data and live data to a vendor's server from a remote source, via a distributed network. The customer may also transmit to the server identification information such as a user name, a password and a financial account identifier. The training data, test data and live data may be stored in a storage device. Training data may then be pre-processed in order to add meaning thereto. Pre-processing data may involve transforming the data points and/or expanding the data points. By adding meaning to the data, the learning machine is provided with a greater amount of information for processing. With regard to support vector machines in particular, the greater the amount of information that is processed, the better generalizations about the data that may be derived.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Stephen D. Barnhill
  • Patent number: 6427141
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancing knowledge discovery from data using multiple learning machines in general and multiple support vector machines in particular. Training data for a learning machine is pre-processed in order to add meaning thereto. Pre-processing data involves transforming the data points and/or expanding the data points. By adding meaning to the data, the learning machine is provided with a greater amount of information for processing. With regard to support vector machines in particular, the greater the amount of information that is processed, the better generalizations about the derived data. Multiple support vector machines, each comprising distinct kernels, are trained with the pre-processed training data and are tested with test data that is pre-processed in the same manner. The test outputs from multiple support vector machines are compared in order to determine which of the test outputs if any represents a optimal solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: BIOwulf Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen D. Barnhill
  • Patent number: 6309816
    Abstract: The diagnostic method of the present invention provides a method of diagnosing prostate cancer by measuring the concentration of prostate specific antigen and creatine kinase enzyme activity. A mathematical relationship between the two concentrations is then determined. If the prostate specific antigen concentration in the blood is normal or near normal and the creatine kinase enzyme value is lower than normal, than there is a high likelihood that the patient has prostate cancer. The present invention also includes the measurement of creatine kinase enzyme inhibitor in the serum of a patient to determine if the patient has a high likelihood of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Horus Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhen Zhang, Stephen D. Barnhill, Ramananda Madyastha, Hong Zhang
  • Patent number: 6306087
    Abstract: The simultaneous multi access reasoning technology system of the present invention utilizes both existing knowledge and implicit information that can be numerically extracted from training data to provide a method and apparatus for diagnosing disease and treating a patient. This technology further comprises a system for receiving patient data from another location, analyzing the data in a trained neural network, producing a diagnostic value, and optionally transmitting the diagnostic value to another location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Horus Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Barnhill, Zhen Zhang
  • Patent number: 6248063
    Abstract: The simultaneous multi access reasoning technology system of the present invention utilizes both existing knowledge and implicit information that can be numerically extracted from training data to provide a method and apparatus for diagnosing disease and treating a patient. This technology further comprises a system for receiving patient data from another location, analyzing the data in a trained neural network, producing a diagnostic value, and optionally transmitting the diagnostic value to another location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Horus Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Barnhill, Zhen Zhang
  • Patent number: 6157921
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancing knowledge discovery from data using a learning machine in general and a support vector machine in particular in a distributed network environment. A customer may transmit training data, test data and live data to a vendor's server from a remote source, via a distributed network. The customer may also transmit to the server identification information such as a user name, a password and a financial account identifier. The training data, test data and live data may be stored in a storage device. Training data may then be pre-processed in order to add meaning thereto. Pre-processing data may involve transforming the data points and/or expanding the data points. By adding meaning to the data, the learning machine is provided with a greater amount of information for processing. With regard to support vector machines in particular, the greater the amount of information that is processed, the better generalizations about the data that may be derived.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Barnhill Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen D. Barnhill
  • Patent number: 6128608
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancing knowledge discovery from data using multiple learning machines in general and multiple support vector machines in particular. Training data for a learning machine is pre-processed in order to add meaning thereto. Pre-processing data may involve transforming the data points and/or expanding the data points. By adding meaning to the data, the learning machine is provided with a greater amount of information for processing. With regard to support vector machines in particular, the greater the amount of information that is processed, the better generalizations about the data that may be derived. Multiple support vector machines, each comprising distinct kernels, are trained with the pre-processed training data and are tested with test data that is pre-processed in the same manner. The test outputs from multiple support vector machines are compared in order to determine which of the test outputs if any represents a optimal solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Barnhill Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen D. Barnhill
  • Patent number: 5769074
    Abstract: The simultaneous multi access reasoning technology system of the present invention utilizes both existing knowledge and implicit information that can be numerically extracted from training data to provide a method and apparatus for diagnosing disease and treating a patient. This technology further comprises a system for receiving patient data from another location, analyzing the data in a trained neural network, producing a diagnostic value, and optionally transmitting the diagnostic value to another location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Horus Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Barnhill, Zhen Zhang