Patents by Inventor Stephen Thomas Blocher

Stephen Thomas Blocher 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).

  • Business process control point template and method
    Publication number: 20020194059
    Abstract: A business process control point template and method are provided. In particular, the present invention provides a method for reviewing a business process to identify and address risks (i.e., control points). In addition, the present invention provides a template and method for arranging control point information. The template includes: (1) a test field for arranging a set of tests, wherein the set of tests identify risks; and (2) an action field for arranging a set of actions, wherein the set of actions address any identified risks. The template allows reviewers, auditors, or the like to efficiently access control point information and accurately perform their duties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Thomas Blocher, Deborah Jean Gurski, Mel B. Lombardo