U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Pennsylvania (Jan. 3)

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania.

*** Investedge Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- Investedge, Pittsburgh, has been assigned a patent (8,346,645) developed by Robert S. Stewart, Pittsburgh, and Roland E. Collins III, Philadelphia, for an "integrated investment management system with network datafeed and incremental database refresh." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An investment management computer system is configured to communicate with data vendors or electronic accounting systems. The system may include an electronic application server having logic for performing analysis of an investment portfolio including aggregating a plurality of securities in the investment portfolio by security type, portfolio monitoring, and reporting holdings of the portfolio. The application server may further include data load logic for receiving either a completely refreshed data set or an incrementally refreshed data set; validating the received data to promote a complete transmission and to promote a correct as-of-date transmission for the received data; and, updating the data stored in the database server database with the received data." The patent application was filed on Sept. 4, 2009 (12/554,447). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,346,645&OS=8,346,645&RS=8,346,645 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Ohana Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- Ohana, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,346,600) developed by Chris Quinlan, Greenville, Del., and Edward A. Devlin, Downingtown, Pa., for a "method and system for redeeming product marketing rebates." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for processing a rebate claim. The method comprises providing a web site accessible by the consumer and integrated with a processing system accessible by the retailer. The processing system receives an identifier of a qualified transaction and/or of the consumer, and receives information from which it can be determined if the qualified transaction at least partially satisfies a rebate offer. Information from the consumer is received on the web site sufficient to match identifying information about the consumer to the information from the retailer and/or sufficient to satisfy conditions for making a rebate claim. The rebate claim is validated and the value of the rebate offer is transferred to the consumer. Embodiments are discussed relating to transactions on a computer network, making rebate claims via a wireless communications device, and use by membership clubs or in conjunction with loyalty cards or other designated cards." The patent application was filed on March 15, 2002 (10/098,948). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,346,600&OS=8,346,600&RS=8,346,600 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Merchant Link Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- Merchant Link, Silver Spring, Md., has been assigned a patent (8,346,671) developed by Susan Zloth, Castle Rock, Colo., Daniel Lane, North Potomac, Md., and Benjamin Smyth, Spring Grove, Pa., for a "system and method for point-to-point encryption with adjunct terminal." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for point-to-point encryption is provided. A card reader system reads unencrypted card data stored on a magnetic stripe of a card and encrypts the card data, the card reader system being contained in a first housing. A point of sale device coupled to the card reader system and contained in a second housing separate from the first housing has a user interface for obtaining a transaction amount. A transaction request system transmits the transaction amount and the encrypted card data to an authorization gateway, wherein the unencrypted card data is prevented from being processed by the point of sale device." The patent application was filed on April 1, 2010 (12/752,806). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,346,671&OS=8,346,671&RS=8,346,671 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** NEC Laboratories America Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- NEC Laboratories America, Princeton, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,346,193) developed by Mohammad Ali Khojastepour, North Brunswick, N.J., and Narayan Prasad, Wyncote, Pa., for a "codebook with nested structure." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A multi-rank beamforming (MRBF) scheme in which the downlink channel is estimated and an optimal precoding matrix to be used by the MRBF transmitter is determined accordingly. The optimal precoding matrix is selected from a codebook of matrices having a recursive structure which allows for efficient computation of the optimal precoding matrix and corresponding Signal to Interference and Noise Ratio (SINR). The codebook also enjoys a small storage footprint. Due to the computational efficiency and modest memory requirements, the optimal precoding determination can be made at user equipment (UE) and communicated to a transmitting base station over a limited uplink channel for implementation over the downlink channel." The patent application was filed on July 12, 2012 (13/547,617). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,346,193&OS=8,346,193&RS=8,346,193 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Experian Marketing Solutions Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- Experian Marketing Solutions, Schaumburg, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,346,593) developed by five co-inventors for a "system, method, and software for prediction of attitudinal and message responsiveness." The co-inventors are Marc Christian Fanelli, Kinnelon, N.J., Patricia Kay Gormley, Lincoln, Neb., Kymberly Ann Kulle, Cincinnati, Thomas G. Nocerino, Bethlehem, Pa., and Kaushik Sanyal, Jersey City, N.J.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides a system, method, software and data structure for independently predicting attitudinal and message responsiveness, using a plurality of attitudinal or other identification classifications and a plurality of message content or version classifications, for a selected population of a plurality of entities, such as individuals or households, represented in a data repository. The plurality of predictive attitudinal (or identification) classifications and plurality of predictive message content (ore version) classifications have been determined using a plurality of predictive models developed from a sample population and applied to a reference population represented in the data repository, such as attitudinal, behavioral, or demographic models. For each predictive attitudinal (or identification) classification, at least one predominant predictive message content or version classification is independently determined. The exemplary embodiments also provide, for each predictive attitudinal classification, corresponding information concerning predominant communication media (or channel) types, predominant communication timing, predominant communication frequency, and predominant communication sequencing." The patent application was filed on June 30, 2004 (10/881,436). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,346,593&OS=8,346,593&RS=8,346,593 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Sky-Trax Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- Sky-Trax, New Castle, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,346,468) developed by David C. Emanuel, Newark, Del., Robert S. Kunzig, Aston, Pa., and Robert M. Taylor, Newark, Del., for a "method and apparatus for collision avoidance." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus for avoiding collisions of moving vehicles in an environment that utilizes a position and rotational orientation system to track vehicle locations within a preconfigured operational zone, the method comprising using position tracking data to calculate a predicted trajectory and safety zone of each vehicle for a predetermined prediction time period and determining potential areas of intersection with vehicles to predict collisions." The patent application was filed on July 7, 2009 (12/459,728). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,346,468&OS=8,346,468&RS=8,346,468 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Boyce Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- Boyce Technologies, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,345,845) developed by Charles Boyce, New York, and David Boyce, Damascus, Pa., for a "public communications intercom system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An improved public intercom system is described which has a sealed enclosure including an extruded chassis having a front wall and a rear wall. The front wall has an interface panel and a viewing panel mounted within cutouts. A plurality of axially aligned module cover plates supporting system components are mounted over cutouts in the rear wall. The interface includes a speaker, a microphone, a call initiation means, and a camera positioned to acquire images of the area in front of the interface panel. One of the cover plates including an outer surface with heat dissipation protrusions, with a blower located on said rear wall being oriented to direct air across the protrusions to extract heat from the chassis interior. A two-way communication means is mounted on a module plate and programmed to initiate a call to a pre-programmed receiver responsive to a command from the call initiation means." The patent application was filed on Feb. 22, 2011 (12/932,256). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,45,845.PN.&OS=PN/83,45,845&RS=PN/83,45,845 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Harsco Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- Harsco, Camp Hill, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,345,948) developed by Allan M. Zarembski, Cherry Hill, N.J., Todd L. Euston, Philadelphia, and Joseph W. Palese, Sewell, N.J., for an automated turnout inspection.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of inspecting a turnout of a track includes the steps of: capturing images of the components of the turnout; converting each image into a set of coordinates that traces the transverse cross-section of a rail profile; analyzing the rail profile to determine if the rail profile is a profile of arunning rail portion or a component. Upon determination that the image represents a component, taking measurements of the rail profile and applying virtual gauges to the rail profile to check for potentially dangerous conditions of the component; and generating a summary of each cross-section of the rail profile of the component indicating problem areas. The method is used for identifying certain classes of switch or turnout rail conditions which can lead to derailments, and for enhancing the turnout inspection approach currently used. The use of this method as an integrated part of the rail profile monitoring program will reduce reliance on field measurements and will also allow more frequent, comprehensive, and convenient analysis of turnout condition." The patent application was filed on Sept. 11, 2009 (12/557,806). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,345,948&OS=8,345,948&RS=8,345,948 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** SRI International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- SRI International, Menlo Park, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,345,930) developed by four co-inventors for a "method for computing food volume in a method for analyzing food." The co-inventors are Amir Tamrakar, Philadelphia, Harpreet Singh Sawhney, West Windsor, N.J., Qian Yu, Princeton, N.J., and Ajay Divakaran, Monmouth Junction, N.J.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A computer-implemented method for estimating a volume of at least one food item on a food plate is disclosed. A first and second plurality of images are received from different positions above a food plate, wherein angular spacing between the positions of the first plurality of images is greater than angular spacing between the positions of the second plurality of images. A first set of poses of each of the first plurality of images is estimated. A second set of poses of each of the second plurality of images is estimated based on at least the first set of poses. A pair of images taken from each of the first and second plurality of images is rectified based on at least the first and second set of poses. A 3D point cloud is reconstructed based on at least the rectified pair of images. At least one surface of the at least one food item above the food plate is estimated based on at least the reconstructed 3D point cloud. The volume of the at least one food item is estimated based on the at least one surface." The patent application was filed on April 12, 2010 (12/758,208). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,345,930&OS=8,345,930&RS=8,345,930 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Invensys Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- Invensys Systems, Foxboro, Mass., has been assigned a patent (8,347,227) developed by six co-inventors for a "graphically displaying manufacturing execution system information data elements according to a pre-defined spatial positioning scheme." The co-inventors are Edward S. Urbalejo, Oceanside, Calif., Anthony Keith Crouch, Laguna Hills, Calif., Eric Paul Grove, Dallastown, Pa., Diana Ivanov, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Philippe Lalonde, Montreal, and Steven Michael Weinrich, York, Pa.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method are described that simplify defining/designing graphical display interfaces for graphically displaying related data elements. The displays provide both depictions of the data elements and the relationships between the data elements in accordance with a pre-defined data element display scheme including both element template (for particular data element types) and relationship view (spatial relationships within a display) definitions. A relationship view displays a set of provided data elements of specified type according to the element template and relationship view definitions." The patent application was filed on May 14, 2010 (12/780,127). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,347,227.PN.&OS=PN/8,347,227&RS=PN/8,347,227 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** PNC Financial Services Group Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 3 -- PNC Financial Services Group, Pittsburgh, has been assigned a patent (8,347,218) developed by Eric P. Meredith, Bridgeville, Pa., and Chad T. Jeffers, Pittsburgh, for an "enterprise architecture diagramming systems and methods." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An enterprise architecture storage and organization system is provided which includes user-editable webpages to display enterprise architecture content. The webpages are organized in a framework, such as the Zachman Framework. The framework may comprise a plurality of units grouped into a plurality of levels and a plurality of categories. Each unit may have a user-editable webpage associated with it. The level of detail included within each user-editable webpage is variant depending upon the location of its associated unit in the framework. Units at the top of the framework contain broad or general information and the level of detail downwardly increases. Users may selectably edit the content of the user-editable webpages using an editor. Users may edit the text and edit and attach graphics. In some embodiments, wiki-type functionality may be utilized. The content of the various user-editable webpages may be standardized based on level and category." The patent application was filed on Sept. 9, 2009 (12/555,943). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,347,218.PN.&OS=PN/8,347,218&RS=PN/8,347,218 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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