公开(公告)号：US20090070201A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US12200706

申请日：2008-08-28

申请人： Daniel J. Hodges ,  Yusaku Sako

发明人： Daniel J. Hodges ,  Yusaku Sako

IPC分类号： G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC分类号： G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q30/0601

摘要： A computer-implemented method for gathering information is described. The computer-implemented method includes generating an information request responsive to input from an information buyer. The computer implemented method also includes providing the information request to a user. Moreover, the computer-implemented method includes receiving information from the user responsive to the information request. The computer-implemented method further includes assessing quality of the information received from the user.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种用于收集信息的计算机实现方法。 计算机实现的方法包括响应于来自信息买方的输入而生成信息请求。 计算机实现的方法还包括向用户提供信息请求。 此外，计算机实现的方法包括响应于信息请求从用户接收信息。 计算机实现的方法还包括评估从用户接收的信息的质量。

公开(公告)号：US20090063298A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12200777

申请日：2008-08-28

申请人： Daniel J. Hodges ,  Yusaku Sako ,  Pramod Thangali

发明人： Daniel J. Hodges ,  Yusaku Sako ,  Pramod Thangali

IPC分类号： G06Q30/00

CPC分类号： G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q30/0601

摘要： A computer-implemented method for obtaining information is described. The computer-implemented method includes receiving an information request for a qualified business opportunity from a user. The computer-implemented method also includes providing the information request to an information source. Moreover, the computer-implemented method includes receiving the qualified business opportunity from the information source. The computer-implemented method further includes sending the qualified business opportunity to the user. Furthermore, the computer-implemented-method includes awarding compensation to the information source.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于获得信息的计算机实现的方法。 计算机实现的方法包括从用户接收关于合格商业机会的信息请求。 计算机实现的方法还包括向信息源提供信息请求。 此外，计算机实现的方法包括从信息源接收合格的商业机会。 计算机实现的方法还包括向用户发送合格的商业机会。 此外，计算机实现的方法包括向信息源授予补偿。

公开(公告)号：US20090037527A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US12200754

申请日：2008-08-28

申请人： Daniel J. Hodges ,  Yusaku Sako

发明人： Daniel J. Hodges ,  Yusaku Sako

IPC分类号： G06F15/16

CPC分类号： G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q10/04

摘要： A computer-implemented method is described. The computer-implemented method includes receiving an information request at a first server. The computer-implemented method also includes determining the information request type. Moreover, the computer-implemented method includes transmitting the information request from the first server to a remote interface. The remote interface associated with a web page provided by a second server. The computer implemented method further includes awarding compensation for a response to the information request transmitted to the remote interface.

摘要翻译： 描述了计算机实现的方法。 计算机实现的方法包括在第一服务器处接收信息请求。 计算机实现的方法还包括确定信息请求类型。 此外，计算机实现的方法包括将信息请求从第一服务器发送到远程接口。 与由第二服务器提供的网页相关联的远程接口。 计算机实现的方法还包括对发送到远程接口的信息请求的响应进行授予补偿。

公开(公告)号：US20080082433A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11490788

申请日：2006-07-21

申请人： Daniel Jason Hodges ,  Donald Louis Hodges ,  Yusaku Sako

发明人： Daniel Jason Hodges ,  Donald Louis Hodges ,  Yusaku Sako

IPC分类号： G07F19/00

CPC分类号： G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q30/04

摘要： An online information marketplace allows users to buy and sell information, such as contact information. Information received from one or more information sources are provided to users. The received information may include information entered via freeform data entry. A subset of the information is provided to a user. The information sources who provided the information that was provided to the user is awarded compensation. The amount of compensation may be based on the number of information sources who provided the information, which information source provided the information first, and/or the order in which the information sources provided the information.

摘要翻译： 在线信息市场允许用户购买和销售信息，如联系信息。 从一个或多个信息源接收的信息被提供给用户。 所接收的信息可以包括通过自由格式数据输入输入的信息。 信息的一部分被提供给用户。 提供给用户的信息的信息来源获得赔偿。 赔偿金额可以根据提供信息的信息来源的数量，哪个信息源首先提供信息，和/或信息来源提供信息的顺序。

公开(公告)号：US20050257423A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US11108527

申请日：2005-04-18

申请人： Miller McDonald ,  Kikuo Fujimura ,  Mark Bennett ,  Yusaku Sako ,  Andrew Evans

发明人： Miller McDonald ,  Kikuo Fujimura ,  Mark Bennett ,  Yusaku Sako ,  Andrew Evans

IPC分类号： A01C1/06 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/00

CPC分类号： G06T7/0012 ,  G06T2207/30004 ,  G06T2207/30128

摘要： A system and method for automatically determining a seed vigor index for a lot of seeds by analysis of a scanned image of a plurality of seedlings grown from lot of seeds, including automatically separating and analyzing overlapped seedlings. According to one aspect of the current invention, seedling analysis software is used to analyze an image of seedlings. The seedling analysis software preferably analyzes both hypocotyl and radicle lengths and thus determines the separation point between the two for each seedling. The seedling analysis software also preferably separates overlapped seedlings, preferably using a simulated annealing technique. According to another aspect of the present invention, a low-cost scanner placed in an inverted configuration in a scanner enclosure is used to generate high-quality, reproducible images of seedlings. According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a method of using ordinary germination boxes, i.e., “sandwich boxes” is used to germinate seedlings that greatly facilitate computer-based analysis. In general, this method comprises placing germination blotter paper in the lid of a sandwich box and growing seedlings within the sandwich box in a nearly vertical (upright) position in a darkened germination chamber. The resulting seedlings produce hypocotyls that grow essentially upward and radicles that grow essentially downward, which greatly facilitates image acquisition of the entire seedling, e.g., with an inverted scanner.

公开(公告)号：US06882740B1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-19

申请号：US09591432

申请日：2000-06-09

申请人： Miller Baird McDonald, Jr. ,  Kikuo Fujimura ,  Mark Alan Bennett ,  Yusaku Sako ,  Andrew Frederick Evans

发明人： Miller Baird McDonald, Jr. ,  Kikuo Fujimura ,  Mark Alan Bennett ,  Yusaku Sako ,  Andrew Frederick Evans

IPC分类号： A01C1/06 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/00

CPC分类号： G06T7/0012 ,  G06T2207/30004 ,  G06T2207/30128

摘要： A system and method for automatically determining a seed vigor index for a lot of seeds by analysis of a scanned image of a plurality of seedlings grown from lot of seeds, including automatically separating and analyzing overlapped seedlings. According to one aspect of the current invention, seedling analysis software is used to analyze an image of seedlings. The seedling analysis software preferably analyzes both hypocotyl and radicle lengths and thus determines the separation point between the two for each seedling. The seedling analysis software also preferably separates overlapped seedlings, preferably using a simulated annealing technique. According to another aspect of the present invention, a low-cost scanner placed in an inverted configuration in a scanner enclosure is used to generate high-quality, reproducible images of seedlings. According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a method of using ordinary germination boxes, i.e., “sandwich boxes” is used to germinate seedlings that greatly facilitate computer-based analysis. In general, this method comprises placing germination blotter paper in the lid of a sandwich box and growing seedlings within the sandwich box in a nearly vertical (upright) position in a darkened germination chamber. The resulting seedlings produce hypocotyls that grow essentially upward and radicles that grow essentially downward, which greatly facilitates image acquisition of the entire seedling, e.g., with an inverted scanner.

摘要翻译： 通过分析从大量种子生长的多个幼苗的扫描图像来自动确定大量种子的种子活力指数的系统和方法，包括自动分离和分析重叠的幼苗。 根据本发明的一个方面，使用幼苗分析软件来分析幼苗的图像。 幼苗分析软件优选分析下胚轴和胚根长度，从而确定每个幼苗两者之间的分离点。 幼苗分析软件还优选分离重叠的幼苗，优选使用模拟退火技术。 根据本发明的另一方面，使用放置在扫描仪外壳中的倒置配置的低成本扫描仪来生成幼苗的高质量，可重现的图像。 根据本发明的另一方面，使用普通发芽盒即“夹心盒”的方法来发芽，这极大地促进了基于计算机的分析。 通常，这种方法包括将萌发吸墨纸放置在夹心盒的盖子中，并且在黑暗的发芽室中几乎垂直（直立）位置的三明治盒内种植幼苗。 所产生的幼苗产生基本向上生长的下胚轴和基本上向下生长的胚根，这大大促进了整个幼苗的图像采集，例如用倒置的扫描仪。

公开(公告)号：US07372978B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-13

申请号：US11108527

申请日：2005-04-18

申请人： Miller Baird McDonald, Jr. ,  Kikuo Fujimura ,  Mark Alan Bennett ,  Yusaku Sako ,  Andrew Frederick Evans

发明人： Miller Baird McDonald, Jr. ,  Kikuo Fujimura ,  Mark Alan Bennett ,  Yusaku Sako ,  Andrew Frederick Evans

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： G06T7/0012 ,  G06T2207/30004 ,  G06T2207/30128

摘要： A system and method for automatically determining a seed vigor index for a lot of seeds by analysis of a scanned image of a plurality of seedlings grown from lot of seeds, including automatically separating and analyzing overlapped seedlings. According to one aspect of the current invention, seedling analysis software is used to analyze an image of seedlings. The seedling analysis software preferably analyzes both hypocotyl and radicle lengths and thus determines the separation point between the two for each seedling. The seedling analysis software also preferably separates overlapped seedlings, preferably using a simulated annealing technique. According to another aspect of the present invention, a low-cost scanner placed in an inverted configuration in a scanner enclosure is used to generate high-quality, reproducible images of seedlings. According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a method of using ordinary germination boxes, i.e., “sandwich boxes” is used to germinate seedlings that greatly facilitate computer-based analysis. In general, this method comprises placing germination blotter paper in the lid of a sandwich box and growing seedlings within the sandwich box in a nearly vertical (upright) position in a darkened germination chamber. The resulting seedlings produce hypocotyls that grow essentially upward and radicles that grow essentially downward, which greatly facilitates image acquisition of the entire seedling, e.g., with an inverted scanner.

摘要翻译： 通过分析从大量种子生长的多个幼苗的扫描图像来自动确定大量种子的种子活力指数的系统和方法，包括自动分离和分析重叠的幼苗。 根据本发明的一个方面，使用幼苗分析软件来分析幼苗的图像。 幼苗分析软件优选分析下胚轴和胚根长度，从而确定每个幼苗两者之间的分离点。 幼苗分析软件还优选分离重叠的幼苗，优选使用模拟退火技术。 根据本发明的另一方面，使用放置在扫描仪外壳中的倒置配置的低成本扫描仪来生成幼苗的高质量，可重现的图像。 根据本发明的另一方面，使用普通发芽盒即“夹心盒”的方法来发芽，这极大地促进了基于计算机的分析。 通常，这种方法包括将萌发吸墨纸放置在夹心盒的盖子中，并且在黑暗的发芽室中几乎垂直（直立）位置的三明治盒内种植幼苗。 所产生的幼苗产生基本向上生长的下胚轴和基本上向下生长的胚根，这大大促进了整个幼苗的图像采集，例如用倒置的扫描仪。