Patents by Inventor Todd J. McGuire

Todd J. McGuire 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: 7541547
    Abstract: An automated identification, weight measurement and data reporting system that allows users to have their weight measured at a remote location and sent electronically to a data center. The invention can use biometric identification technology to confirm the identity of the user at the time of the measurement of the user's weight. The user's body weight may be measured via an electronic scale connected to the biometric identification device. The measurement data is then sent via a network (such as the Internet) to a central database. This secure weight measurement data is then used to offer incentives to individuals to lose weight. The more weight an individual loses, the larger the earned incentives. The invention also includes programs to measure health functions and to provide incentives to improve their health including body fat reduction, quitting smoking, reducing their blood pressure, or other health function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Incentahealth, LLC
    Inventors: Todd J. McGuire, Jack D. Rule
  • Publication number: 20040131997
    Abstract: An automated identification, weight measurement and data reporting system that allows users to have their weight measured at a remote location and sent electronically to a data center. The invention can use biometric identification technology to confirm the identity of the user at the time of the measurement of the user's weight. The user's body weight may be measured via an electronic scale connected to the biometric identification device. The measurement data is then sent via a network (such as the Internet) to a central database. This secure weight measurement data is then used to offer incentives to individuals to lose weight. The more weight an individual loses, the larger the earned incentives. The invention also includes programs to measure health functions and to provide incentives to improve their health including body fat reduction, quitting smoking, reducing their blood pressure, or other health function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Todd J. McGuire, Jack D. Rule
  • Publication number: 20030126613
    Abstract: A system and process is provided which enables a Provider of a Web Site to obtain Log Data information relating to at least one user's utilization of the Web Site. In one embodiment, a log analyzer analyzes Log Data information and provides results thereof to a video reporter which generates a Movie (e.g., an audio, video or combined audio/video presentation) depicting a reenactment of the at least one user's utilization of the Web Site. The log analyzer may be directed by a filter and/or an anomaly collector (as controlled by the Provider via corresponding interface tools) to examine the Log Data for specific instances of information and/or anomalous conditions. Providers may also specify how, when, where, and why they are notified by the system when a Movie, an anomalous event or a pre-designated event occurs. Archival of Movies and statistical analysis of Movies and/or Log Data may also be accomplished.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: Todd J. McGuire
  • Publication number: 20020129363
    Abstract: A system and process is provided which enables a Provider of a Web Site to obtain Log Data information relating to at least one user's utilization of the Web Site. In one embodiment, a log analyzer analyzes Log Data information and provides results thereof to a video reporter which generates a Movie (e.g., an audio, video or combined audio/video presentation) depicting a reenactment of the at least one user's utilization of the Web Site. The log analyzer may be directed by a filter and/or an anomaly collector (as controlled by the Provider via corresponding interface tools) to examine the Log Data for specific instances of information and/or anomalous conditions. Providers may also specify how, when, where, and why they are notified by the system when a Movie, an anomalous event or a pre-designated event occurs. Archival of Movies and statistical analysis of Movies and/or Log Data may also be accomplished.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Todd J. McGuire