| 5970477 |
Method and system for allocating costs in a distributed computing network |
| Oct-19-1999 |
A method and system for providing an end-user with Internet access and allocating a cost associated with that access among the end-user and Internet sites 18 accessed by the end-user. A supervisory program... |
| 5970468 |
Method and system for communicating between users of a productivity tracking system |
| Oct-19-1999 |
A method and system for facilitating communications between technical support specialists in a call center environment. Under control of a first computer, the system displays on a display device a form... |
| 5963912 |
Telephone-based personnel tracking system |
| Oct-5-1999 |
A computer system includes hardware for interfacing with the public telephone network and for accepting incoming telephone calls. The computer system detects from the incoming telephone calls automatic... |
| 5956697 |
Timer-based fee-charging system for internet |
| Sep-21-1999 |
A timer-based fee-charging system for Internet services eliminates the inconveniences of contracting which are necessary with Internet providers as well as payments of usage fees and subscription rights,... |
| 5956696 |
Attendance registration system by radio link |
| Sep-21-1999 |
A method of electronically registering student attendance data includes storing a plurality of student names in a central collection station. The stored student names are downloaded and stored to at least... |
| 5949856 |
Data collection system |
| Sep-7-1999 |
A computer-based system is provided for collecting data from callers, including a customer's database corresponding to a customer's Dialed Number Identification Service (DNIS) and in which system the caller... |
| 5940504 |
Licensing management system and method in which datagrams including an address of a licensee and indicative of use of a licensed product are sent from the licensee's site |
| Aug-17-1999 |
A license management system and method for recording the use of a licensed product, and for controlling its use in accordance with the terms of the license. A licensed product invokes a license check monitor... |
| 5913201 |
Method and apparatus for assigning a plurality of work projects |
| Jun-15-1999 |
An apparatus and computerized method of assigning workers to a plurality of work-projects, utilizing linear programminig is disclosed. The linear programming formulations forecast the adequacy of the workforce,... |
| 5909672 |
Activity based time accounting system |
| Jun-1-1999 |
An activity based time accounting system consisting of a plurality of personal data collection devices (PDCD's) which are carried by selected users or workers during a predetermined use period, a central... |
| 5842182 |
Time and attendance event analysis and reporting |
| Nov-24-1998 |
A parameter-driven time-and-attendance analysis system that includes one or more data entry stations for entering user time and attendance data, and a central processor coupled to the data entry stations... |
| 5842181 |
Remote hand-held time tracking device and method therefor |
| Nov-24-1998 |
A remote hand-held data collection device associates time with charge accounts at the instant when and the place where work is performed. The device obtains a set of descriptive codes that describe a work... |
| 5835575 |
Data collection system |
| Nov-10-1998 |
A computer-based system is provided for collecting data from callers, including a customer's database corresponding to a customer's Dialed Number Identification Service (DNIS) and in which system the caller... |
| 5815829 |
Job cost accounting data compression and indexing system and methods for doing the same |
| Sep-29-1998 |
The present invention relates to a method and system of data compression and indexing strategies for accounting software. Financial records are tracked to single job apart from its general ledger and incorporated... |
| 5768521 |
General purpose metering mechanism for distribution of electronic information |
| Jun-16-1998 |
A computer network system that contains a metering mechanism which can meter the flow of electronic information to a client computer within a network. The information can be generated by a publisher and... |
| 5761651 |
Software charging system and software data utilization permitting device |
| Jun-2-1998 |
A software charging system includes a utilization permitting device for giving permission to use a software storing medium storing ciphered programs or data (software); and an authorization center capable... |
| 5717867 |
Employee time entry and accounting system |
| Feb-10-1998 |
A time entry and accounting system permitting employees to clock in and clock out from work at computerized time clocks located adjacent to their workstations using an individually encoded identification... |
| 5696965 |
Electronic information appraisal agent |
| Dec-9-1997 |
An electronic information appraisal agent which operates within an electronic information distribution system and includes an electronic information server having multiple electronic information units.... |
| 5682325 |
Level 1 gateway for video tone networks |
| Oct-28-1997 |
In advanced digital networks for providing selective point-to-point communications between subscribers terminals and broadband server equipment operated by a plurality of independent information service... |
| 5649115 |
Tracking method and apparatus |
| Jul-15-1997 |
A tracking method and apparatus for use with a computer including a processor for executing code, input/output devices for providing data, memory for storing account data and a display. In operation, a... |
| 5646839 |
Telephone-based personnel tracking system |
| Jul-8-1997 |
A computer system includes hardware for interfacing with the public telephone network and for accepting incoming telephone calls. The computer system detects from the incoming telephone calls automatic... |
| 5633621 |
Evacuation assistance locator |
| May-27-1997 |
An evacuation assistance locator, which includes a processor communicative with a memory device contained with a housing, is detachably mounted to a fixed structure, such as an office building, for receiving... |
| 5606497 |
Method and apparatus for recording billable time and services |
| Feb-25-1997 |
A portable timing device stores selectable user, client and activity data. The device has a memory which stores user selected information relating to a user, client and activity along with corresponding... |
| 5592376 |
Currency and barter exchange debit card and system |
| Jan-7-1997 |
The Currency Exchange Network transaction management and accounting system assists businesses, employees, and consumers to engage in productive economic activity that is not supported by traditional cash-... |
| 5555364 |
Windowed computer display |
| Sep-10-1996 |
A method of displaying graphical data on a display device of a computer system and a computer system employing the method. The method comprises the steps of: (1) forming a first window on the display device,... |
| 5510980 |
Method and system for selecting and executing arithmetic functions and the like |
| Apr-23-1996 |
The present invention provides a method and system for automating the range selection process involved with arithmetic functions. When the sum function is selected, the system searches the cells above... |
| 5508977 |
Service technician time recorder |
| Apr-16-1996 |
A time recorder stores on and off times of technician repair jobs and receives repair order numbers and flat rate times through a key pad input. The time recorder prints flag tickets on adhesive-backed... |
| 5497141 |
Automated labor alert and remote messaging system |
| Mar-5-1996 |
An alert system for alerting a supervisor when an employee has worked beyond a predetermined time limit. The alert system comprises a time collection device that is interfaced with at least one alarm device.... |
| 5495411 |
Secure software rental system using continuous asynchronous password verification |
| Feb-27-1996 |
A system is disclosed for providing secure access and execution of application software stored on a first computer by a second computer using a communication device while a communication link is maintained... |
| 5493492 |
Device for recording billable time and services |
| Feb-20-1996 |
A portable timing device stores selectable user, client and activity data. The device has a memory which stores user selected information relating to a user, client and activity along with corresponding... |
| 5459657 |
Employee time entry and accounting system |
| Oct-17-1995 |
A time entry and accounting system permitting employees to clock in and clock out from work at computerized time clocks located adjacent to their workstations using an individually encoded identification... |
| 5418713 |
Apparatus and method for an on demand data delivery system for the preview, selection, retrieval and reproduction at a remote location of previously recorded or programmed materials |
| May-23-1995 |
An on demand data delivery system is provided for the manufacture of original content recordings at a remote location. A data capture facility for retrieving data from an item of material is connected... |
| 5388211 |
Method and apparatus for remotely controlling and monitoring the use of computer software |
| Feb-7-1995 |
Remote control of the use of computer data is described in a system for renting computer software which derives use and billing information, prevents unauthorized use, maintains integrity of the software... |
| 5267147 |
Portable checklist system |
| Nov-30-1993 |
A computerized checklist system for use in the medical field preferably comprises a checklist unit adapted to be held in an operator's hand and a cradle for supporting the checklist unit. Each of these... |
| 5266780 |
Human error preventing system using bar code reading collations |
| Nov-30-1993 |
The invention provides a human error preventing system wherein a worker is provided with a work slip indicating data as to the work to be performed in a form readable by the worker and with a work instruction... |
| 5255182 |
Payment card point-of-sale service quality monitoring system, apparatus, and method |
| Oct-19-1993 |
A system for determining the cause of lost, delayed or erroneous responses in a network for authorizing payment card transactions from the point of view of the point-of-sale terminal that forms part of... |
| 5212635 |
Method and apparatus for measurement of manufacturing technician efficiency |
| May-18-1993 |
A method and apparatus are disclosed for measuring the efficiency of a manufacturing technician in the performance of selected operations within a computer based manufacturing process. A manufacturing... |
| 5155680 |
Billing system for computing software |
| Oct-13-1992 |
A computer software security and billing system is disclosed in which the application program is enciphered in accordance with an algorithm driven by a numeric key. The user's computer is provided with... |
| 5068787 |
Means and methods of tabulating time and task performances |
| Nov-26-1991 |
A system for analyzing job cost, worker efficiency and the like including portable modules for receiving and collecting work time data; a collection station optically interfaceable with the portable modules... |
| 5006983 |
Service allocation system |
| Apr-9-1991 |
A system for allocating service resources to a plurality of individuals who have requested services includes a plurality of communication devices, each one of which is for assignment to a different one... |
| 4975841 |
Method and apparatus for reporting customer data |
| Dec-4-1990 |
Method and an apparatus are provided for automatically contacting customers and reporting customer order status data. A memory is provided for receiving and storing the customer order status information.... |
| 4924451 |
Computer time clock |
| May-8-1990 |
A computer time clock, which is to use a photo-electric mechanism to decode the card and to store the data in a built-in diskette, and which provides a complementary memory for storage of the data at time... |
| 4858120 |
System for regulating arrivals of customers to servers |
| Aug-15-1989 |
A method for controlling arrivals to servers, comprising: regulating arrivals, by initiating a processor generating arrivals or by re-routing or turning away arrivals; measuring durations of service; computing... |
| 4819162 |
Time clock system including scheduling payroll and productivity analysis capability |
| Apr-4-1989 |
The computerized time clock system includes a personal computer via which employee, job and schedule records may be assembled and maintained. A computerized time clock communicates with the personal computer... |
| 4812627 |
Time clock system |
| Mar-14-1989 |
An employee clock system is disclosed which has a central data collector device connected to a plurality of remote satellite time clock stations. The timekeeping function is performed at the central data... |
| 4811219 |
Method of modifying programs stored in cash register |
| Mar-7-1989 |
An electronic cash register (ECR) comprising a memory containing addresses identical to those of the mask ROM that permanently stores a variety of trade processing programs and stores data indicating whether... |
| 4796181 |
Billing system for computer software |
| Jan-3-1989 |
A computer software security and billing system is disclosed in which the application program is enciphered in accordance with an algorithm driven by a numeric key. The user's computer is provided with... |
| 4766542 |
System and software for pharmaceutical prescription compliance |
| Aug-23-1988 |
A system for contacting customers of a pharmacy automatically to remind them that their prescriptions need to be refilled does so using a computer, memory, and automatic telephone dialing and voice synthesizing... |
| 4720785 |
Computer-assisted system for ticketing management |
| Jan-19-1988 |
A computer-assisted ticketing device, such as for garages, provides the necessary functions to allow check in and check out, computing the price, printing tickets, displaying appropriate information on... |
| 4700296 |
Electronic access control system |
| Oct-13-1987 |
The present invention is a method and apparatus for controlling customer access to rental appliances located in the customer's home or other location away from the direct physical control of the renter.... |
| 4658357 |
Time and accounting system |
| Apr-14-1987 |
A system for automatically logging the interaction between a plurality of objects. Small, self-contained transmitting beacon units are attached or carried by a first set of objects. These beacon units... |
