| 6760709 |
Augmented system and methods for computing to support fractional contingent interests in property |
| Jul-6-2004 |
A computer system, and methods for making and using it, for changing digital electrical signals to generate a valuation of a fractional interest in a contingent interest in property, the computer apparatus... |
| 6760707 |
Method for advertising real estate over the internet |
| Jul-6-2004 |
An Internet-based method and system permits users to list their real estate properties on a respective web site, edit their site, and create new web sites for additional listings. A feature of the invention... |
| 6754642 |
Method and apparatus for dynamically assigning usage rights to digital works |
| Jun-22-2004 |
Usage rights to digital content are dynamically assigned. Various dynamic conditions are monitored and the usage rights are adjusted in a predetermined manner based on the status of dynamic conditions.... |
| 6754640 |
Universal positive pay match, authentication, authorization, settlement and clearing system |
| Jun-22-2004 |
An universal positive pay match, authentication, authorization, clearing and settlement system to reduce check and card fraud. The system includes several technologies for inputting check register information... |
| 6754635 |
Method and apparatus for automating the conduct of surveys over a network system |
| Jun-22-2004 |
A method and apparatus for automating surveys over a network system causes an interface to be displayed to a particular client of the network system. This interface can be used by the particular client... |
| 6754634 |
Method for scheduling transportation resources |
| Jun-22-2004 |
An improved transportation scheduling method for scheduling trips using multiple vehicles, with each of the vehicles having a trip manifest. The method comprises the steps of first generating a usability... |
| 6748537 |
System and method for controlling the use and duplication of digital content distributed on removable media |
| Jun-8-2004 |
Systems and methods for controlling the use and duplication of digital content distributed on removable media are described. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention digital content is protected... |
| 6748399 |
Performance-based expert witnessing |
| Jun-8-2004 |
DNA scientific evidences include analysis fact, principles, theories, and underlying data. Courtroom admissibility of DNA scientific evidence requires courts to scrutinize their quality and suitability.... |
| 6748364 |
Assigning and managing patron reservations for distributed services using wireless personal communication devices |
| Jun-8-2004 |
A system and method for assigning and managing patron reservations to one or more of a plurality of attractions receive reservation requests at personal communication devices (PCDs). Reservation requests... |
| 6745111 |
System and method for presenting information to passengers in conveyance |
| Jun-1-2004 |
A system for presenting information to passengers in a conveyance, has a computer which stores operation diagram information; a storage medium which stores a plurality of advertisement data items to be... |
| 6741969 |
System and method for reducing excess capacity for restaurants and other industries during off-peak or other times |
| May-25-2004 |
A system and method for reducing excess capacity for restaurants and other industries during off-peak hours is provided. Customers or potential customers may bid on gift certificates redeemable at restaurants... |
| 6741967 |
Full service research bureau and test center method and apparatus |
| May-25-2004 |
A centralized full-service research bureau and test center method and apparatus is provided, which assists a customer, typically a Web product manager, in designing a usability test for typical tasks faced... |
| 6739941 |
Method and articles for providing education and support related to wildlife and wildlife conservation |
| May-25-2004 |
A method and articles are described which provide a child with an interactive mixture of information content, activities, games, physical objects such as toys, and interconnection and communication with... |
| 6735572 |
Buyer-driven targeting of purchasing entities |
| May-11-2004 |
A method for buyer-driven targeting comprising the steps of: separately receiving from each of a plurality of buyer entities a respective third party proof of purchase record; entering information contained... |
| 6735568 |
Method and system for identifying people who are likely to have a successful relationship |
| May-11-2004 |
The functions and operations of a matching service are disclosed. This includes approximating the satisfaction that a user of the matching service has in the relationships that the user forms with others... |
| 6735571 |
Compensation data prediction |
| May-11-2004 |
A method of predicting compensation data includes obtaining compensation data, associated with a job category, with at least one datum being associated with each of a plurality of characteristics associated... |
| 6732141 |
Commercial distributed processing by personal computers over the internet |
| May-4-2004 |
This invention generally relates to one or more computer networks having computers like personal computers or network servers with microprocessors linked by broadband transmission means and having hardware,... |
| 6730023 |
Animal genetic and health profile database management |
| May-4-2004 |
A system, method, and apparatus is provided for computerized management of the databases relating to phenotypic health assessment and genomic mapping and genetic screening of animals. Multiple remote users... |
| 6726633 |
Advertising method using automatic blood pressure measuring apparatus, and automatic blood pressure measuring apparatus having advertising function |
| Apr-27-2004 |
An advertising method, including the step of displaying, during a blood-pressure measuring operation of an automatic blood-pressure measuring apparatus including an inflatable cuff and a display device,... |
| 6725250 |
Global network computers |
| Apr-20-2004 |
This invention generally relates to one or more computer networks having computers like personal computers or network servers with microprocessors linked by broadband transmission means and having hardware,... |
| 6721713 |
Business alliance identification in a web architecture framework |
| Apr-13-2004 |
A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for identifying alliances among a plurality of business entities in components of a network framework. First, alliances are identified among a plurality... |
| 6721715 |
Method and apparatus for localizing currency valuation independent of the original and objective currencies |
| Apr-13-2004 |
The present invention is a currency translation system that provides for the dynamic translation of a first currency value into a target currency value for the purpose of aiding localization and globalization... |
| 6718340 |
Resume storage and retrieval system |
| Apr-6-2004 |
A method of and apparatus for storage and retrieval of resume images in a manner which preserves the appearance, organization, and information content of the original document. In addition, summaries or... |
| 6718345 |
Resume storage and retrieval system |
| Apr-6-2004 |
A method of and apparatus for storage and retrieval of resume images in a manner which preserves the appearance, organization, and information content of the original document. In addition, summaries or... |
| 6718311 |
Variance alerting dispenser system and variance detector apparatus and method |
| Apr-6-2004 |
A method, apparatus and system, the method comprising receiving a request indication representing a request for an item, receiving a provided indication representing providing said item, and signalling... |
| 6714921 |
System for controlling the distribution and use of digital works using digital tickets |
| Mar-30-2004 |
A system for controlling the distribution and use of digital works using digital tickets. In the present invention, a "digital ticket" is used to entitle the ticket holder to exercise some usage right... |
| 6714917 |
Subscriber identification based on electronic program guide data |
| Mar-30-2004 |
A subscriber identification system is presented in which EPG related data including scrolling rates, paging rates, information screen viewing times, and manner and frequency of EPG activation are used... |
| 6714889 |
Production instruction volume decision support method and program therefor |
| Mar-30-2004 |
A production instruction volume decision support method comprising the steps of: creating a plurality of sets of amount of the production order; obtaining a plurality of evaluation values based on simulation... |
| 6711680 |
Method of limiting key usage in a postage metering system that produces cryptographically secured indicium |
| Mar-23-2004 |
A method and system for generating messages from which it can be verified that a variable does not exceed a predetermined limit. The message can be a postal indicium. A message originator, which can be... |
| 6708157 |
System for controlling the distribution and use of digital works using digital tickets |
| Mar-16-2004 |
A system for controlling the distribution and use of digital works using digital tickets. In the present invention, a "digital ticket" is used to entitle the ticket holder to exercise some usage right... |
| 6704774 |
Content preference system at retail outlet |
| Mar-9-2004 |
A retail establishment providing user access to the Internet or other information providing sources includes software which allows uses to indicate preferences of which content providing sources should... |
| 6701303 |
E-commerce system and method of operation enabling a user to conduct transactions with multiple retailers without certification and/or trusted electronic paths |
| Mar-2-2004 |
An E-commerce system enables a user to conduct transactions with a retailer via a network, typically the Internet without certification or trusted paths. The user is a customer of a financial institution... |
| 6701302 |
Method for managing a quick distribution of images |
| Mar-2-2004 |
The present invention concerns a method for managing a quick distribution of images. The method comprises the following steps: receiving, from a user, at least one image associated with a messaging system... |
| 6697944 |
Digital content distribution, transmission and protection system and method, and portable device for use therewith |
| Feb-24-2004 |
A digital content file distribution, transmission, and protection system comprises a digital content provider having stored therein a digital content file such as an audio file, video file, literature,... |
| 6697787 |
System for collecting tax data |
| Feb-24-2004 |
An electronic intermediary electronically connects with a tax data provider and collects electronically tax data from the tax data provider. The electronic intermediary processes the tax data collected... |
| 6695207 |
System for secure, identity authenticated, and immediate financial transactions as well as activation of varied instrumentalities |
| Feb-24-2004 |
The present invention concerns apparatus and methods for a family of electronic devices based on the concept of a Personalized Authenticated Controller (PAC). The PAC is able to recognize characteristics... |
| 6694358 |
Performance computer network method |
| Feb-17-2004 |
A method for a computer network includes sending a first request from a web client for resolving a first web address of a web page to a client DNS server, sending the first request from the client DNS... |
| 6694298 |
Computer implemented patient medication review system and process for the managed care, health care and/or pharmacy industry |
| Feb-17-2004 |
An interactive computer assisted method reviews, and analyzes, a patient one or more medications using a computer and a user associated therewith. The method includes the steps of pre-selecting patients... |
| 6692436 |
Health care information system |
| Feb-17-2004 |
A health kiosk provides blood pressure testing, a health and fitness evaluation, and a medication encyclopedia. The health kiosk typically interfaces to a computer or server, such as a pharmacy computer... |
| 6685475 |
Learning control information generation method, apparatus and computer readable medium storing learning control information generation program |
| Feb-3-2004 |
A learning control information generation method in a web-based training system which uses the WWW for education is provided. The learning control information generation method includes the steps of specifying... |
| 6684384 |
Extensible object oriented framework for general ledger |
| Jan-27-2004 |
An object oriented framework provides a set of objects that perform general ledger functioning and permits a framework user to add extensions to the framework for specific processing features, thereby... |
| 6684198 |
Program data distribution via open network |
| Jan-27-2004 |
When program data is distributed to users across an open network, such as the Internet, a licensing agreement concluded between a server for the program data and a manager is maintained and the unauthorized... |
| 6684194 |
Subscriber identification system |
| Jan-27-2004 |
A subscriber identification system is presented in which subscriber selection data including channel changes, volume changes, and time-of-day viewing information is used to identify a subscriber from a... |
| 6684192 |
Decision management system providing qualitative account/customer assessment via point in time simulation |
| Jan-27-2004 |
A computer-implemented decision management system which provides qualitative client assessment via point in time simulation. More specifically, the decision management system (a) simulates the effect of... |
| 6681211 |
Security analyst estimates performance viewing system and method |
| Jan-20-2004 |
A system and method for measuring, analyzing, and tracking the past performance of security analysts' earnings estimates and recommendations. The present invention provides a database of historical data... |
| 6675127 |
Computerized systems and methods for managing project issues and risks |
| Jan-6-2004 |
Computerized systems and methods for managing the issues and risks associated with a project including an issue management module operable for creating, storing, and searching a plurality of issues, a... |
| 6674923 |
Method and system for locating and accessing digitally stored images |
| Jan-6-2004 |
A hard copy print, method and system for producing the hard copy print. The hard copy print has a print side and a back side. The print side has information thereon which identifies the electronic location... |
| 6671675 |
Metering the flow of electronic information |
| Dec-30-2003 |
An accounting device of the invention cooperates with a terminal station which is used for the user to use information ("provided information") from an information provider and includes, a first input... |
| 6671405 |
Method for automatic assessment of emphasis and appeal in consumer images |
| Dec-30-2003 |
An image is automatically assessed with respect to certain features, wherein the assessment is a determination of the degree of importance, interest or attractiveness of the image. First, a digital image... |
| 6668276 |
HTML file acquisition method, information terminal support device, and storage medium for storing a software product for acquiring HTML files |
| Dec-23-2003 |
The invention achieves internet-based collaboration without having to install collaboration software on one of the computer. For example, a customer of a bank would like to collaborate with an agent of... |
