公开(公告)号：US08566035B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US12712917

申请日：2010-02-25

申请人： Gregory J. Boss ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt ,  Anne R. Sand

发明人： Gregory J. Boss ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC分类号： G01C21/36

CPC分类号： G01C21/3492 ,  G08G1/096811 ,  G08G1/096838 ,  G08G1/096866

摘要： In general, the present invention relates to route optimization/prediction. In one embodiment, the present invention provides visibility to future predicted traffic situations, based on all reserved routes in a system at a given point in time. This allows city planners, for example, to know where traffic will be to adjust traffic flow accordingly. Additional value comes into play by being able to calculate and publish aggregated savings from using this system, such as driver time, mileage, and gas. This information may be added to a database and made available to individuals via their GPS. In a typical implementation, a request for a route is received from a requester. Based on the request, an optimized route and a potential position of the requester within the optimized route are determined and then proposed to the requester. The requester can then select an option from the proposal.

摘要翻译： 通常，本发明涉及路线优化/预测。 在一个实施例中，本发明基于给定时间点上的系统中的所有保留路由提供对未来预测的交通情况的可见性。 这样就可以让城市规划人员知道交通流量相应地调整流量。 通过能够计算和发布使用此系统的汇总节省，例如驾驶时间，里程和天气，可以发挥额外的价值。 该信息可以添加到数据库中，并通过其GPS向个人提供。 在典型的实现中，从请求者接收到对路由的请求。 根据请求，确定优化路由中的优化路由和请求者的潜在位置，然后提出给请求者。 然后，请求者可以从提案中选择一个选项。

公开(公告)号：US20110106865A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12612222

申请日：2009-11-04

申请人： Gregory J. Boss ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Janna K. Jacobson ,  Anne R. Sand

发明人： Gregory J. Boss ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Janna K. Jacobson ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC分类号： G06F7/00

CPC分类号： G06F17/24 ,  G06F17/246 ,  G06F17/30595

摘要： A method and system for representing data includes providing a data representation according to defined variables and a functional relationship between the defined variables and receiving an assigned weight assigned to a defined variable. The method includes receiving a modification of a selected defined variable, and providing a further data representation according to a recalculation of an unselected defined variable, based upon the functional relationship, the assigned weight and the modified variable. Assigned weights and a plurality of modifications of the weighted variable are received. A further data representation is provided according to a further recalculation of the weighted variable based upon a weight selected from the assigned weights according to a previous modification of the weighted variable. The recalculating is performed according to a number of modifications performed since the previous modification of the weighted variable and according to a period of time since the previous modification of the weighted variable.

摘要翻译： 用于表示数据的方法和系统包括根据定义的变量提供数据表示，并且提供定义的变量之间的功能关系并且接收分配给定义的变量的分配的权重。 所述方法包括接收所选择的定义变量的修改，并且基于所述功能关系，所分配的权重和所述修改的变量，根据未选择的定义变量的重新计算来提供另外的数据表示。 接收加权变量的分配权重和多个修改。 根据加权变量的先前修改，根据从分配的权重中选择的权重，进一步重新计算加权变量，提供另外的数据表示。 根据自加权变量的先前修改以及根据自加权变量的先前修改之后的时间段执行的多个修改来执行重新计算。

公开(公告)号：US09058314B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US12612222

申请日：2009-11-04

申请人： Gregory J. Boss ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Janna K. Jacobson ,  Anne R. Sand

发明人： Gregory J. Boss ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Janna K. Jacobson ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC分类号： G06F17/20 ,  G06F17/24

CPC分类号： G06F17/24 ,  G06F17/246 ,  G06F17/30595

摘要： A method and system for representing data includes providing a data representation according to defined variables and a functional relationship between the defined variables and receiving an assigned weight assigned to a defined variable. The method includes receiving a modification of a selected defined variable, and providing a further data representation according to a recalculation of an unselected defined variable, based upon the functional relationship, the assigned weight and the modified variable. Assigned weights and a plurality of modifications of the weighted variable are received. A further data representation is provided according to a further recalculation of the weighted variable based upon a weight selected from the assigned weights according to a previous modification of the weighted variable. The recalculating is performed according to a number of modifications performed since the previous modification of the weighted variable and according to a period of time since the previous modification of the weighted variable.

摘要翻译： 用于表示数据的方法和系统包括根据定义的变量提供数据表示，并且提供定义的变量之间的功能关系并且接收分配给定义的变量的分配的权重。 所述方法包括接收所选择的定义变量的修改，并且基于所述功能关系，所分配的权重和所述修改的变量，根据未选择的定义变量的重新计算来提供另外的数据表示。 接收加权变量的分配权重和多个修改。 根据加权变量的先前修改，根据从分配的权重中选择的权重，进一步重新计算加权变量，提供另外的数据表示。 根据自加权变量的先前修改以及根据自加权变量的先前修改之后的时间段执行的多个修改来执行重新计算。

公开(公告)号：US20110208733A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US12712908

申请日：2010-02-25

申请人： Gregory J. Boss ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Anne R. Sand

发明人： Gregory J. Boss ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC分类号： G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/048

CPC分类号： G06F17/30973

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention provide a multifaceted tool (e.g., graphical representation/object) for searching and displaying data (e.g., search results). Specifically, aspects of the present invention build on “seed” terms to find and display related words, presenting them in a graduated manner by closeness to the seed. The tool allows a user to select variable weights which indicate the desired degree of closeness to the seed word/idea, or it may be randomly generated. Additionally, this tool may be used to create brainstorm teams with a desired level of variance from a target subject. In a typical embodiment, the a search or seed term and corresponding results are displayed in a hub and spoke-like graphical representation whereby the seed term is positioned in a center window of the graphic, and results are displayed in branches that extend radially from the center. Each branch can correspond to a different information source from which the corresponding results were obtained.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了用于搜索和显示数据（例如，搜索结果）的多方面工具（例如，图形表示/对象）。 具体地，本发明的方面基于“种子”术语来查找和显示相关词，通过接近种子以分级方式呈现。 该工具允许用户选择指示种子词/想法的所需程度的可变权重，或者它可以是随机生成的。 此外，该工具可用于创建具有与目标受试者所需的差异水平的头脑风暴团队。 在典型的实施例中，搜索或种子项和对应结果以轮毂和轮辐状的图形表示形式显示，由此种子项位于图形的中心窗口中，并且结果以分支方式显示，该分支从 中央。 每个分支可以对应于获得相应结果的不同信息源。

公开(公告)号：US20110208419A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US12712917

申请日：2010-02-25

申请人： Gregory J. Boss ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt ,  Anne R. Sand

发明人： Gregory J. Boss ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC分类号： G01C21/36 ,  G08G1/00

CPC分类号： G01C21/3492 ,  G08G1/096811 ,  G08G1/096838 ,  G08G1/096866

摘要： In general, the present invention relates to route optimization/prediction. In one embodiment, the present invention provides visibility to future predicted traffic situations, based on all reserved routes in a system at a given point in time. This allows city planners, for example, to know where traffic will be to adjust traffic flow accordingly. Additional value comes into play by being able to calculate and publish aggregated savings from using this system, such as driver time, mileage, and gas. This information may be added to a database and made available to individuals via their GPS. In a typical implementation, a request for a route is received from a requester. Based on the request, an optimized route and a potential position of the requester within the optimized route are determined and then proposed to the requester. The requester can then select an option from the proposal.

摘要翻译： 通常，本发明涉及路线优化/预测。 在一个实施例中，本发明基于给定时间点上的系统中的所有保留路由提供对未来预测的交通情况的可见性。 这样就可以让城市规划人员知道交通流量相应地调整流量。 通过能够计算和发布使用此系统的汇总节省，例如驾驶时间，里程和天气，可以发挥额外的价值。 该信息可以添加到数据库中，并通过其GPS向个人提供。 在典型的实现中，从请求者接收到对路由的请求。 根据请求，确定优化路由中的优化路由和请求者的潜在位置，然后提出给请求者。 然后，请求者可以从提案中选择一个选项。

公开(公告)号：US08311877B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US13216742

申请日：2011-08-24

申请人： Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman ,  Johnnye R. L. Tamaru

发明人： Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman ,  Johnnye R. L. Tamaru

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0204 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0212 ,  G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q30/0255 ,  G06Q30/0269

摘要： A method for market segmentation analysis includes a computer collecting virtual universe data associated with interactions between avatars, entities, and objects in a virtual universe. The computer collecting the virtual universe data includes the computer recording portions of the virtual universe data as the interactions occur. The method includes the computer determining criteria with which to perform a market segmentation analysis on the virtual universe data. The method further includes the computer performing the market segmentation analysis on the virtual universe data, which includes the computer analyzing a plurality of groups of the virtual universe data. The groups are formed based on whether an avatar activity includes social activity and business activity in the virtual universe relative to a time of day. The method further includes the computer generating a report indicating results of the market segmentation analysis.

摘要翻译： 用于市场细分分析的方法包括收集与虚拟世界中的化身，实体和对象之间的交互相关联的虚拟宇宙数据的计算机。 收集虚拟宇宙数据的计算机包括当相互作用发生时计算机记录虚拟宇宙数据的部分。 该方法包括计算机确定用于对虚拟宇宙数据进行市场细分分析的标准。 该方法还包括对虚拟宇宙数据执行市场细分分析的计算机，其包括计算机分析虚拟宇宙数据的多个组。 这些组是根据虚拟世界中的社交活动和商业活动相对于一天中的时间是否形成的。 该方法还包括计算机产生指示市场细分分析结果的报告。

公开(公告)号：US09117193B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US12554097

申请日：2009-09-04

申请人： Alfred J. Brignull ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman

发明人： Alfred J. Brignull ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman

IPC分类号： G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/06

CPC分类号： G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/06

摘要： A method and system are disclosed for detecting affinity between entities in a virtual universe (VU) using real time access to descriptions prepared from information about objective entities available in VU databases as well as descriptive information made available by the objective entities. Objective entities may be aggregations of virtual entities. Activators for affinity determinations are provided. The information on an objective entity is compared with descriptive information on a VU subject to determine affinity, and corresponding action of the VU subject. In this manner also the comparative affinities of different objective entities may determine actions of the VU subject.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于检测虚拟宇宙（VU）中的实体之间的亲和度的方法和系统，其使用从关于VU数据库中可用的客观实体的信息准备的描述以及由客观实体提供的描述性信息进行实时访问。 客观实体可以是虚拟实体的聚合。 提供用于亲和力测定的激活剂。 将客观实体的信息与VU主题上的描述性信息进行比较，以确定亲和度以及VU对象的相应动作。 以这种方式，不同客观实体的比较亲和力也可以确定VU主题的动作。

公开(公告)号：US20130013375A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13614310

申请日：2012-09-13

申请人： Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman ,  Johnnye R.L. Tamaru

发明人： Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman ,  Johnnye R.L. Tamaru

IPC分类号： G06Q30/02

CPC分类号： G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0204 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0212 ,  G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q30/0255 ,  G06Q30/0269

摘要： A computer system for market segmentation analysis includes program instructions to be executed. The program instructions are configured to collect virtual universe data about avatars, entities, and objects in a virtual universe. The program instructions are configured to perform a market segmentation analysis on the virtual universe data, wherein the market segmentation analysis comprises a first segmentation across multiple segments of the avatars that is based on an amount of time and an amount of money spent in the virtual universe. The market segmentation analysis further comprises a second segmentation across multiple segments of the avatars that is based on whether activity of the avatars includes social activity and business activity in the virtual universe relative to a time of day. The program instructions are configured to receive, from users, consent allowing collection of the virtual universe data and to present a reward to the users for giving the consent.

摘要翻译： 用于市场细分分析的计算机系统包括要执行的程序指令。 程序指令被配置为收集关于虚拟宇宙中的头像，实体和对象的虚拟Universe数据。 所述程序指令被配置为对所述虚拟宇宙数据执行市场细分分析，其中所述市场细分分析包括基于所述虚拟世界中花费的时间量和数量的所述化身的多个片段上的第一分割 。 市场细分分析还包括基于化身的多个部分的第二分割，其基于化身的活动是否包括相对于时间的虚拟世界中的社交活动和商业活动。 程序指令被配置为从用户接收允许收集虚拟宇宙数据并向用户呈现奖励以给予同意。

公开(公告)号：US08332395B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12712908

申请日：2010-02-25

申请人： Boss Gregory J. ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Anne R. Sand

发明人： Boss Gregory J. ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F17/30973

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention provide a multifaceted tool (e.g., graphical representation/object) for searching and displaying data (e.g., search results). Specifically, aspects of the present invention build on “seed” terms to find and display related words, presenting them in a graduated manner by closeness to the seed. The tool allows a user to select variable weights which indicate the desired degree of closeness to the seed word/idea, or it may be randomly generated. Additionally, this tool may be used to create brainstorm teams with a desired level of variance from a target subject. In a typical embodiment, the a search or seed term and corresponding results are displayed in a hub and spoke-like graphical representation whereby the seed term is positioned in a center window of the graphic, and results are displayed in branches that extend radially from the center. Each branch can correspond to a different information source from which the corresponding results were obtained.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了用于搜索和显示数据（例如，搜索结果）的多方面工具（例如，图形表示/对象）。 具体地说，本发明的方面是建立在种子术语上，以找到和显示相关词，通过接近种子以分级方式呈现。 该工具允许用户选择指示种子词/想法的所需程度的可变权重，或者它可以是随机生成的。 此外，该工具可用于创建具有与目标受试者所需的差异水平的头脑风暴团队。 在典型的实施例中，搜索或种子项和相应的结果以轮毂和轮辐状的图形表示形式显示，其中种子项位于图形的中心窗口中，并且结果以分支形式显示，该分支从 中央。 每个分支可以对应于获得相应结果的不同信息源。

公开(公告)号：US08036930B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12015895

申请日：2008-01-17

申请人： Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman ,  Johnnye R. L. Tamaru

发明人： Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman ,  Johnnye R. L. Tamaru

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0204 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0212 ,  G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q30/0255 ,  G06Q30/0269

摘要： A method includes collecting, by one or more processors, virtual universe data associated with interactions between avatars, entities, and objects in a virtual universe. The collecting includes collecting, by the one or more processors, at least some of the virtual universe data as the interactions occur. The method also includes determining, by the one or more processors, a criteria with which to perform a market segmentation analysis on the virtual universe data. The method also includes performing, by the one or more processors, the market segmentation analysis on the virtual universe data, wherein the market segmentation analysis includes segmenting the avatars based on an amount of time the avatars are in the virtual universe and an amount of money the avatars spend in the virtual universe. The method also includes generating a report indicating results of the market segmentation analysis.

摘要翻译： 一种方法包括由一个或多个处理器收集与虚拟世界中的化身，实体和对象之间的交互相关联的虚拟宇宙数据。 所述收集包括当所述交互发生时由所述一个或多个处理器收集至少一些所述虚拟宇宙数据。 该方法还包括由一个或多个处理器确定用于对虚拟宇宙数据进行市场细分分析的标准。 该方法还包括由一个或多个处理器执行关于虚拟宇宙数据的市场细分分析，其中市场细分分析包括基于化身在虚拟世界中的时间量以及一定数量的钱来分割化身 化身在虚拟宇宙中的花费。 该方法还包括生成指示市场细分分析结果的报告。