Patents by Inventor Thomas Kenneth Stovall

Thomas Kenneth Stovall 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: 20150381770
    Abstract: A server device is provided that may format generated data packets to be compatible with network requirements for sending the data packets to a client device via a network. For example, the server device may generate the data packets for delivery to a client device via a network. The server device may determine downstream network requirements for delivering the data packets via the network. The downstream network requirements may indicate compliance with a particular network standard. The server device may identify a non-compliant data packet of the data packets that does not comply with the downstream network requirements. The server device may generate a formatted data packet by automatically formatting the non-compliant data packet to comply with the downstream network requirements. The formatted data packet may be generated based on the particular network standard. The server device may send the data packets, including the formatted data packet, to the client device via the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: John G. HIGGINS, Carole A. MEADE, Andrew SWISTON, Cathy LESTER, John R. HUBBELL, Thomas Kenneth STOVALL
  • Patent number: 8548836
    Abstract: Disclosed is a business driven learning solution and related methods for managing the learning and training needs of a sales-oriented organization in a manner that is in responsive to dynamic business needs. The invention employs modules of interrelated and interdependent business processes for the identification and prioritization of learning needs, the selection of learning approaches, the development of learning content, the coordination and delivery of learning instruction, and the overall management and administration learning efforts. Embodiments of the inventions disclosed include sales training objects to provide a template for sales training that is focused on a solution, and how to position and sell the solution, rather than on the products that make up the solution. As a result, the sales force is educated, understands the customers' business requirements, and is able to craft specific value propositions to a given customer with respect to that solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: William Christopher Draper, John R. Hubbell, Thomas Kenneth Stovall, Renata Marek, Brian Leighton Koldyke
  • Publication number: 20110264481
    Abstract: Disclosed is a business driven learning solution and related methods for managing the learning and training needs of a sales-oriented organization in a manner that is in responsive to dynamic business needs. The invention employs modules of interrelated and interdependent business processes for the identification and prioritization of learning needs, the selection of learning approaches, the development of learning content, the coordination and delivery of learning instruction, and the overall management and administration learning efforts. Embodiments of the inventions disclosed include sales training objects to provide a template for sales training that is focused on a solution, and how to position and sell the solution, rather than on the products that make up the solution. As a result, the sales force is educated, understands the customers' business requirements, and is able to craft specific value propositions to a given customer with respect to that solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: William Christopher DRAPER, John R. HUBBELL, Thomas Kenneth STOVALL, Renata MAREK, Brian Leighton KOLDYKE
  • Patent number: 7974864
    Abstract: Disclosed is a business driven learning solution and related methods for managing the learning and training needs of a sales-oriented organization in a manner that is responsive to dynamic business needs. The invention employs modules of interrelated and interdependent business processes for the identification and prioritization of learning needs, the selection of learning approaches, the development of learning content, the coordination and delivery of learning instruction, and the overall management and administration learning efforts. Embodiments of the inventions disclosed include sales training objects to provide a template for sales training that is focused on a solution, and how to position and sell the solution, rather than on the products that make up the solution. As a result, the sales force is educated, understands the customers' business requirements, and is able to craft specific value propositions to a given customer with respect to that solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: William Christopher Draper, John R. Hubbell, Thomas Kenneth Stovall, Renata Marek, Brian Leighton Koldyke
  • Publication number: 20100205027
    Abstract: Disclosed is a business driven learning solution and related methods for managing the learning and training needs of a sales-oriented organization in a manner that is responsive to dynamic business needs. The invention employs modules of interrelated and interdependent business processes for the identification and prioritization of learning needs, the selection of learning approaches, the development of learning content, the coordination and delivery of learning instruction, and the overall management and administration learning efforts. Embodiments of the inventions disclosed include sales training objects to provide a template for sales training that is focused on a solution, and how to position and sell the solution, rather than on the products that make up the solution. As a result, the sales force is educated, understands the customers' business requirements, and is able to craft specific value propositions to a given customer with respect to that solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: William Christopher Draper, JR., John R. Hubbell, Thomas Kenneth Stovall, Renata Marek, Brian Leighton Koldyke
  • Patent number: 7702531
    Abstract: Disclosed is a business driven learning solution and related methods for managing the learning and training needs of a sales-oriented organization in a manner that is responsive to dynamic business needs. The invention employs modules of interrelated and interdependent business processes for the identification and prioritization of learning needs, the selection of learning approaches, the development of learning content, the coordination and delivery of learning instruction, and the overall management and administration learning efforts. Embodiments of the inventions disclosed include sales training objects to provide a template for sales training that is focused on a solution, and how to position and sell the solution, rather than on the products that make up the solution. As a result, the sales force is educated, understands the customers' business requirements, and is able to craft specific value propositions to a given customer with respect to that solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: William Christopher Draper, John R. Hubbell, Thomas Kenneth Stovall, Renata Marek, Brian Koldyke
  • Publication number: 20040133437
    Abstract: Disclosed is a delivery module and related platforms and processes for a business driven learning solution for managing the learning and training needs of an enterprise in a manner that is responsive to dynamic business needs. The inventions employs sub-modules of interrelated and interdependent business processes for the planning of the learning delivery, execution of the delivery, wrap-up of the learning delivery effort, and a compilation of delivery operations support processes. Embodiments of the inventions disclosed include a delivery module and related platforms and processes may be outsourced by organizations whereby the processes of the learning solution are implemented by a third party learning services provider under contract to an organization. As a result, learning content is presented in a consistent, cost-effective and high-quality manner while continuously tied to an organization's strategic business objectives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: William Christopher Draper, Scott Leigh Margason, Heide E. Garrigan, Thomas Kenneth Stovall, John R. Hubbell
  • Publication number: 20040002888
    Abstract: Disclosed are learning solutions and related methods for managing the learning and training needs of an organization in a manner that is responsive to dynamic business timelines, goals and strategic objectives. The learning solutions and related methods employ modules of interrelated and interdependent business processes for the identification and prioritization of learning needs, the selection of learning approaches, the development of learning content, the coordination and delivery of learning instruction, and the overall management and administration of learning efforts. Also disclosed are networks of learning platforms that together implement the learning solution by providing electronic tools and information sharing capabilities needed by a learning solution services provider to efficiently implement and manage learning efforts according to the business desires of a complex learner organization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: William Christopher Draper, William Mark Allen, Thomas Kenneth Stovall, John R. Hubbell
  • Publication number: 20040002040
    Abstract: Disclosed are decision support and resource synchronization tools and platforms and related methods for synchronizing learning services in a manner that is responsive to dynamic business needs. In particular, disclosed is a decision support tool that enables learning solutions to be responsive to an organization's business timelines, goals and strategic objectives so as to enable an organization to have its learning needs managed effectively in a manner similar to the management of a traditional business. Also disclosed is a synchronization platform for a learning solution network that uses electronic tools and information sharing capabilities to efficiently track and report various performance metrics to ensure that ongoing learning efforts are aligned with the business strategies and learning objectives as measured by quantifiable performance metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher P. Foley, Kai Chuang, William Christopher Draper, Thomas Kenneth Stovall, John R. Hubbell
  • Publication number: 20040002039
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are learning solutions that utilize a content development module that is nested inside a total learning solution and identifies, develops, and manages required course content. A content development module is particularly adapted to assemble and compile custom learning content materials for use in the learning solution by appropriately taking business strategy alignment and other information into consideration. The learning content may be developed as a third party service in accordance with a service level agreement. A service level agreement is a contract between the learning solution services provider and the learner (i.e., outsourcing) organization that establishes the requisite quality and effectiveness levels of the learning solution services as measured by one or more performance metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbH, of Switzerland
    Inventors: William Christopher Draper, John R. Hubbell, Christopher P. Foley, Thomas Kenneth Stovall
  • Publication number: 20040002870
    Abstract: Disclosed is a business driven learning solution and related methods for managing the learning and training needs of a sales-oriented organization in a manner that is responsive to dynamic business needs. The invention employs modules of interrelated and interdependent business processes for the identification and prioritization of learning needs, the selection of learning approaches, the development of learning content, the coordination and delivery of learning instruction, and the overall management and administration learning efforts. Embodiments of the inventions disclosed include sales training objects to provide a template for sales training that is focused on a solution, and how to position and sell the solution, rather than on the products that make up the solution. As a result, the sales force is educated, understands the customers' business requirements, and is able to craft specific value propositions to a given customer with respect to that solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: William Christopher Draper, John R. Hubbell, Thomas Kenneth Stovall, Renata Marek, Brian Leighton Koldyke