Christopher R Lucas

US Patent:

7822757, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Feb 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/368072

Inventors:

Sandra L. Stoker - Allentown PA, US
Ahmad Tariq Sharif - New Hope PA, US
Michael E. Prevoznak - Lebanon NJ, US
Christopher John Lucas - Atlantic Highlands NJ, US
Charles R. Benke - Macungie PA, US
Maria P. Seckler - Warren NJ, US
Alan Duckworth - Wescosville PA, US

Assignee:

Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. - Short Hills NJ

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707758, 707736

Abstract:

A data integration method involves a unique method of collecting raw business data and processing it to produce highly useful and highly accurate information to enable business decisions. This process includes collecting global data, entity matching, applying an identification number, performing corporate linkage, and providing predictive indicators. These process steps work in series to filter and organize the raw business data and provide quality information to customers. In addition, the information is enhanced by quality assurance at each step in this process to ensure the high quality of the resulting data.

US Patent:

8346790, Jan 1, 2013

Filed:

Sep 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/892496

Inventors:

Sandra L. Stoker - Allentown PA, US
Ahmad Tariq Sharif - New Hope PA, US
Michael E. Prevoznak - Lebanon NJ, US
Christopher John Lucas - Atlantic Highlands NJ, US
Charles R. Benke - Macungie PA, US
Maria P. Seckler - Warren NJ, US
Alan Duckworth - Wescoville PA, US

Assignee:

The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation - Short Hills NJ

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707758, 707736, 707826

Abstract:

A computer implemented method for ensuring the quality of processed corporate entity data, the method comprising: sequentially processing the corporate entity data through a series of serially connected drivers, the serially connected drivers comprise a data collection driver, an entity matching driver, an identification number driver, a corporate linkage driver, and a predictive indicator driver; and conducting a quality assurance of the corporate entity data as it is processed in each of the driver, wherein the quality assurance comprises: (i) sampling the corporate entity data from each the driver periodically, thereby generating sample data; (ii) evaluating the sample data; and (iii) adjusting the processing based upon the evaluation, thereby producing high quality data.

US Patent:

20050240963, Oct 27, 2005

Filed:

Apr 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/828190

Inventors:

David Preisman - New York NY, US
Ann McGowan - New York NY, US
Julia Veale - New York NY, US
Christopher Lucas - Glenhead NY, US

Assignee:

Showtime Networks, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

H04N005/445
H04B007/216
H04N007/173
G06F013/00
H04N007/16

US Classification:

725044000, 725052000, 725053000, 725039000, 725045000

Abstract:

An interactive gateway creates a centralized location that allows subscribers and non-subscribers to premium television channels to navigate interactive television features and added value content for the programming services available on the subscription channels. The programming services available on the subscription channels may include movies, original series, boxing and family programming. The interactive gateway can also introduce subscribers and non-subscribers to all of the channels and interactive services available from a particular content provider. Although both subscriber and non-subscribers can access the interactive gateway, their experiences may be different. Different content is preferably provided based on a viewer's subscription status. Non-subscribers are presented with promotion material regarding the programming services to entice non-subscribers to become subscribers. Subscribers are presented with the added-value content, in-depth information about the programming services and other features such as reminders, recording capabilities and the like. Viewers that have advanced set top boxes may be able to access full digital video recording capabilities, as well as set reminders to view programs. The interactive gateway provides the ability to interact and access an extraordinary amount of content. The interactive gateway also provides an easy, entertaining television viewing experience and provides viewers with the choice, control and convenience that they desire.

Author:

Christopher Lucas

ISBN #:

0802724418

Author:

Christopher Lucas

ISBN #:

0814907415

Author:

Christopher Lucas

ISBN #:

0889465088

Author:

Christopher J. Lucas

ISBN #:

0023721804

Author:

Christopher J. Lucas

ISBN #:

0230600026

Author:

Christopher J. Lucas

ISBN #:

0230600115

Author:

Christopher J. Lucas

ISBN #:

0312122942

Author:

Christopher J. Lucas

ISBN #:

0312129459