145 results about "Computerized databases" patented technology

A method for grouping computer subscribers by common preferences to establish non-intimate relationships. The method of the present invention provides a subscriber access to a computerized database having stored non-intimate profile information from fellow subscribers. The user registers and stores non-intimate profile information into a database. The present invention groups the user with at least two of the fellow subscribers to form at least one group based on similarities between the subscriber's profile information and the fellow subscriber's profile information. The present invention utilizes an algorithm to determine a level of similarity between the subscriber's profile information and the fellow subscribers' profile information, wherein preferences are assigned integer values concatenated to form a lookup key and used to access an entry in a table containing the corresponding similarity value between two preferences. The similarity values between all profile preferences are added to create a final similarity total for the subscribers. Multi-way matching is also employed to ensure that similarity values for each subscriber in the group and all other subscribers in said group exceeds a threshold value. The list of subscribers in the group as well as similarities between the subscribers in the group are displayed for viewing and for editing by the subscriber.

A system, apparatus, and program storage device implementing a method of optimizing queries used for searching a computerized database, wherein the method comprises providing a query comprising a sequence of inner joins and outerjoins; and rewriting the query by producing a sequence of outer Cartesian products for the query; producing a sequence of nullification operations on the query; and producing a sequence of best match operations on the query. The method further comprises optimizing the query using a query execution plan for processing the rewritten query, wherein the query execution plan expands a search space in the database for which the rewritten query may be run.

A system for filing applications with an institution from a plurality of remote sites, and for automatically processing said applications in response to each applicant's credit rating obtained from a credit reporting service comprising a series of self-service terminals remotely linked via a telephone line to a first computer at the institution and to a second computer at the credit reporting service headquarters. Each remote terminal comprises a video screen and a video memory which holds image-and-sound-generating information arranged to simulate the aspect and speech of an application loan officer on the video screen. The simulated loan officer is used to acquire loan request data from the applicant by guiding him through an interactive sequence of inquiries and answers. The system may be utilized as a trading network whereby stations are used by sellers and buyers to place and accept offers for securities, the central installation acting as a central computerized database where all transactions are processed and the various data items stored and automatically updated.

Novel methods for delivering a drug to a patient while preventing the exposure of a foetus or other contraindicated individual to the drug. Embodiments are provided in which the involved prescribers, pharmacies and patients are registered in one or more computer databases. Embodiments are also provided in which registered patients receive counseling information concerning the risks attendant to foetal exposure to the drug. Male patients and female patients who are not pregnant may, in certain circumstances, receive the drug.

Methods and systems for managing relationships and assisting relationship stewards in allocating resources among a plurality of steward-entity relationships. The methods and systems include allowing users to define steward-entity relationships and relationship tiers. Additionally, users assign relationship objectives to each relationship tier together with accommodation limits. The users then assign each of the steward-entity relationships to a relationship tier. This data and optionally data regarding interactions between entities and/or additional relationship data may be received by a computerized database and analyzed in a computerized system to produce one or more computerized relationship maps. The relationship maps may be used in whole or in part to provide feedback to one or more users regarding the steward-entity relationships.

A method of predicting the search needs of a computerized database search user. The present invention uses a topical database comprising a plurality of categories. Each category is referenced and/or related to other categories. The present invention also uses a document database and an anticipated search term database wherein documents and anticipated search terms are correspondingly assigned to a respective topical category. Upon receiving an initial search term, the present invention locates the initial search term within the anticipated search term database and assigns the topical category of the matched anticipated search term to the initial search term. The present invention then retrieves document information for assigned documents of the topical category assigned to the initial search term as well as retrieves document information for assigned documents of any referenced and/or related topical categories to the initial search term topical category.

A change definition language (CDL) serves as an extension of (and in the general format of) the structured query language known as SQL. The change definition language allows all important alterations to be described, as changes to an existing definition, for example, and may be used by all phases of the development cycle. The CDL statements do not make the changes directly in the catalog, but instead work through SQL and another intermediate mechanism such as DB2 ALTER tailored to make changes using SQL. The changes expressed in CDL may be migrated to downstream phases and fed back to earlier phases by use of a batch of change statements expressed in CDL.

A method of measuring hand hygiene compliance includes the steps of maintaining a computer database, and determining whether any person entered a first area independent of whether the any person includes a sensor. The method also includes the steps of determining whether the any person left the first area and entered a second area, and determining whether the any person performed hand hygiene before leaving the first area. Moreover, the method includes the step of sending information associated with whether the any person performed hand hygiene before leaving the first area to the computer database.

This application discloses a system for recording medical image data for production on a portable digital recording medium such as CDs and DVDs. This system includes a receiving module, a processing module and an output module, with viewing program for viewing medical image data stored on the portable digital recording medium. It also discloses a method of storing medical image data on a portable digital recording medium, including the steps of receiving the medical image data, processing the data and storing the data on the portable digital recording medium, with a viewing program for viewing medical image data stored on the portable digital recording medium. It further discloses a method of selecting medical image data for recording on a portable digital recording medium, including the steps of connecting a browsing terminal to a computer database that stores the medical image data, selecting a first set of the medical image data from the computer database, and recording the selected first set of medical image data on the portable digital medium, with a viewing program for viewing the medical image data stored on the portable digital recording medium. It also discloses the method and system of retrieving medical image data that are related to the received/selected original medical image data, and recording the original and related medical image data on a portable digital recording medium.

Methods, systems and computer program products are provided for storing, organizing and/or manipulating cohort based information associated with a research study. Project information associated with a first project is received at an interface of a computer database environment. The project information associated with the first project includes cohort information associated with one or more cohorts of the first project and patient information associated with members of the one or more cohorts of the first project. A first virtual project drawer is generated associated with the first project to be stored in the computer database environment. The first virtual project drawer includes the project information associated with the first project, at least one cohort file and/or at least two cohort member files.

A system for quoting vehicle accessories includes an internet accessible computer database having information regarding vehicle accessories including a suggested price; and application software including a routine permitting a user to generate a user profile to select accessories of interest from the database and enter a price adjustment for the accessories of interest to create a filtered database based on the information regarding vehicle accessories and filtered to include information on the accessories which is user specific. A method for quoting an installed price for a vehicle accessory, including: providing an internet accessible computer database including information regarding a plurality of accessories, including an accessory identifier and price for each of the plurality of accessories; providing a user profile for a user, the user profile including a selection of accessories of interest, and an installation cost adjustment and being populated with the price for each of the plurality of accessories from the computer database; and querying the user profile to output an installed price for an accessory of interest based on the installation cost adjustment and the price for each of the plurality of accessories from the computer database. The system and method can facilitate the sale of vehicle accessories, for dealerships, mechanics, vehicle parts installers, etc. When used for insurance settlement applications, the database can facilitate the acquisition of information relating to the installed costs of accessories when assessing part replacement in an insurance claim.

A system for coding and decoding languages that includes a first set of computerized databases and each of database storing a predetermined number of indexed information elements (such as words) and a second set of computerized databases wherein each database includes a predetermined number of structural arrangements for using the information elements. The indexed information elements are classified by the component class of a sentence or phrase. They may be classified as verbs, adjectives, etc. and this holds true for the same indexed entry for the different databases for a particular information element. The system decodes the information elements in a sentence, or phrase and matches a corresponding structural arrangement in a given language which holds for the other language.

Computer implemented speech processing generates one or more pronunciations of an input word in a first language by a non-native speaker of the first language who is a native speaker of a second language. The input word is converted into one or more pronunciations. Each pronunciation includes one or more phonemes selected from a set of phonemes associated with the second language. Each pronunciation is associated with the input word in an entry in a computer database. Each pronunciation in the database is associated with information identifying a pronunciation language and/or a phoneme language.

System and method for using automated 3D scans to diagnose the mechanical status of substantially intact vehicles. One or more processor controlled 3D scanners utilize optical and other methods to assess the exposed surfaces of various vehicle components. Computer vision and other computerized pattern recognition techniques then compare the 3D scanner output versus a reference computer database of these various vehicle components in various normal and malfunctioning states. Those components judged to be aberrant are flagged. These flagged components can be reported to the vehicle users, as well as various insurance or repair entities. In some embodiments, the 3D scans can be performed using time-of-flight cameras, and optionally infrared, stereoscopic, and even audio sensors attached to the processor controlled arm of a mobile robot. Much of the subsequent data analysis and management can be done using remote Internet servers.

A process and system for updating desired inter- or intra-net addresses at a client computer. There is provided a plurality of client computers, a database accessible by each of the client computers, a network server through which the client computers may access files on a network, and a database accessible by the network server. The client computer database includes a list of addresses for accessing desired files on the network. The network server database includes a list of addresses for the desired files on the network and addresses of the client computers that have accessed the desired files on the network. The process comprises updating in the network server database at least one of the addresses for the desired files on the network and transferring from the network server database to the database of the client computers having addresses in the network server database the updated at least one of the addresses for the desired files on the network.

A system and method of preparing medical care instructions for an individual in an emergency situation. The system and method includes obtaining patient information, providing a mechanism to educate the individual on medical and legal terms and procedures, to create medical care instructions, applying the patient information to applicable legal and medical standards and providing a mechanism for updating and maintaining the medical care instructions. The system and method further includes storing the medical care instructions in electronic format, such as on a central computerized database, and allowing immediate and secure access to the stored medical care instructions by medical personnel. The stored medical care instructions may also be outputted when necessary.

A computerized database system and method are disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, database records are associated with respective unique identification keys. Each key specifies values that specify both a logical location and a physical server assigned to that location where the respective record associated with that key is located.

A system for managing assets, and facilitating electronic commerce respecting the assets includes a computerized database for storing asset profiles for a plurality of assets. The asset profiles, each include an asset specification and a bid definition. The asset specification includes maintenance history data for the asset and the bid definition outlines the bounds for one of sale, rental or lease of the asset. Users of the system may search the database remotely over the Internet for desired assets, and retrieve detailed information, such as maintenance history, and then bid on the asset for purchase, rental, or lease. Users can also add their own assets to the database for search by others. The system also includes a fantasy fleet feature for conducting “what if” analyses of a simulated fleet containing existing assets and proposed assets.

Method and apparatus for querying a computerized database, such as a distributed database associated with an automated manufacturing process and linked across a computer network. A query engine distributes a desired range of data values to be obtained from the database across a plurality of different query statements. The query statements are simultaneously executed to access the database and transfer associated data subsets into a memory space, after which the data sets are arranged to form the desired range of data values. Preferably, the query engine executes each query statement using a different login account. An auto-brake function is preferably employed to limit input/output (I/O) transfer time for each query statement. Analysis tools perform analysis such as logistic regression and analysis of variance (ANOVA) upon the retrieved data values.

The system for implementing Customized Pricing includes, in a preferred embodiment, four modules operable within a server or workstation environment, including a CP Statistics Calibration module, a CP Pricer, a CP Strategy Tool, and a CP Performance Monitor. The CP Statistics Calibration module examines the historical pricing proposals and their corresponding subsequent fulfillment data (e.g., what products were delivered at the offered prices). The historical pricing proposals are generated from or stored within databases coupled to the system. The CP Statistics Calibration module generates the market response parameters that are key to quantifying predicted future buyer behavior. Customer response behavior to various offers for products is preferably modeled using a Zero Inflated Regression Model approach. The CP Pricer software module is operative to construct a pricing proposal using the market response parameters generated by the CP Statistics Calibration module. The CP Strategy Tool coupled to retrieve market response parameters from said CP Statistics Calibration module and strategic goal information from said computer database and generating impacts on said strategic goals cooperative with pricing proposals received from said CP Pricer software module. The CP Performance Monitor operative within the system to receive fulfillment history from records of buyer responses to prior pricing proposals, and periodically monitor a variance from a model established from the market response parameters.