| Title | EXP  |
Status | AOP Code | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TECHNOLOGYDATA PROCESSING DEVICE: SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPThis technology relates to semiconductor chips with an electronic processor on-chip that includes condition sensors with control logic circuitry. |
09/13/10 | preview | DPD 123 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYADDING FUNCTION TO A WEB PAGEThese patents relate to methods and code modules for adding functions to a web page. |
09/13/10 | preview | WEB 691 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYTWO-SIDED PRINTABLE MEDIAThis patent relates to carrier material that enables a user to print items such as business cards, including double-sided prints. |
09/06/10 | active | DEV 126 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING: METHOD OF MAKING A MOSFETThis technology relates to methods of forming metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors using a disposable gate and raised source and drain. |
08/30/10 | preview | MOF 111 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSMARTPHONES - STATE OF THE ARTThis Study requests references relating to software and/or hardware that is utilized in mobile communication devices such as cellular phones and smartphones. |
08/30/10 | active | DEV 123 | $5,000 |
HEALTHCAREMETHODS FOR DEVELOPING FEED FORMULATIONSThese patents relate to methods for developing feed formulations, including determining nutritional values of individual components and using those values to develop the feed fo... |
08/30/10 | active | NI 672 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYCLOUD COMPUTING - STATE OF THE ARTThis Study seeks references that establish the state of the art in 2000 of distributed computing systems aka cloud computing. Cloud computing uses Internet-based computing, stor... |
08/30/10 | active | DEV 125 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYPROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR USING AND UPDATING OF SPECIALIZED DATAThis patent relates to the use and automatic updating of data through telematics - the combination of telecommunications and information processing. |
08/23/10 | active | USD 230 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONThese patents relate to wireless communication using a bidirectional high speed data cable modem in a housing via an Ethernet connection using two radio transceivers, wherein th... |
08/16/10 | active | WCS 234 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSYSTEMS FOR CHILLING INLET AIR FOR GAS TURBINESThese patents relate to systems for chilling inlet air for gas turbines. |
08/09/10 | active | SCA 065 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYMONITORING/CONTROLLING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF A SYSTEMThis patent relates to the automated monitoring and control of the operating behaviour of a computer system or processor system. |
08/09/10 | active | MOP 205 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYLAMINATED DIFFUSION BARRIERThe technology of interest pertains to the use of dielectric films in semiconductor wafers. |
08/09/10 | active | LDB 996 | $5,000 |
HEALTHCAREIMAGE NEUROGRAPHY AND DIFFUSION ANISOTROPHY IMAGINGThis patent relates to a method and apparatus for using magnetic resonance to generate diagnostically useful images of neural tissue. |
08/09/10 | active | UW 360 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYFREQUENCY HOPPING COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKThis patent relates to the ability of a frequency-hopping packet communications system network to establish a unique frequency hopping band plan for every receiver in the networ... |
08/09/10 | active | MCI 369 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYAUDITING TRANSACTIONS BASED ON BIOMETRIC READINGSThe technology of interest pertains to the identification of potentially fraudulent activity based on an excessively high deg... |
08/09/10 | active | AETB 545 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYAIR AND FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTION ENGINEThese patents relate to internal combustion engines. |
08/09/10 | active | CAT 492 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSCRIPT-BASED DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHODThis patent relates to a script-based data communications system that preprocesses script-based data communications to embed information regarding the previous state of the system ... |
08/02/10 | active | LT 656 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYCOMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOLThis patent relates to a communications protocol for exchanging application interface information between a host processor and terminal device. |
08/02/10 | active | LT 131 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYAPPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DATABASE QUERIESThis patent relates to a database interrogation system that can access the correct record based on limited or incomplete search queries. |
08/02/10 | active | AT 507 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSPEECH RECOGNITION PATENTSThese patents relate to the use of continuous speech for both speech to text and command elements. |
07/12/10 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | DSI 279 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYMULTIPLE ROLL TOWEL DISPENSERThis utility patent is for a mechanical apparatus for the dispensing of paper towels from a housing. |
07/12/10 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | AMC 898 | $20,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSPLIT KEY ENCRYPTIONThese patents relate to a cryptographic key split combiner, which includes a number of key split generators for generating cryptographic key splits and a key split randomizer fo... |
06/28/10 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | TSI 608 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYXML ENCRYPTION SCHEMEThis patent relates to a secure accounting and operational method, whereby process elements are provided to a process, selected process elements are manipulated, a scheduled con... |
06/28/10 | closed - winner | TSI 433 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYDISTRIBUTED CRYPTOGRAPHIC OBJECT METHODThese patents relate to a system for increasing the security of a computer system, while giving an individual user a large amount of flexibility and power. |
06/28/10 | closed - winner | TSI 702 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYCONTEXT ORIENTED CRYPTO PROCESSING ON A PARALLEL PROCESSOR ARRAYThis patent relates to a system that provides cryptographic processing of input data on a parallel processor array that includes plural processors. |
06/28/10 | closed - winner | TSI 448 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYMETHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REQUESTING PRIOR ART FROM THE PUBLIC IN RETURN FOR A REWARDWe invite the Advisor community to research AOP's own patent application in a peer review process. This invention is for a system for requesting prior art in exchange for compen... |
06/21/10 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | AOP 001 | $5,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEVELOPING RULES UTILIZED IN A KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMA system and method for developing rules for validating a process having one or more parameters. |
06/14/10 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | WTL 133 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYMODULAR AND CUSTOMIZABLE PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING FIELD DOCUMENTATION DATA IN A COMPLEX PROJECT WORKFLOW SYSTEMProcess and System for Managing, Reconciling, or Tracking Versions of Field Documentation Data Within A Complex Project Workflow System |
06/14/10 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | WTL 486 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYMETHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A SUPPLY CHAIN.This patent relates to a method and system for monitoring a supply chain. |
06/12/10 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | ECI 903 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYTRANSMISSION OF FRAMES OF DATAThese patents relate to systems and apparatuses for the transmission of frames of data. |
05/24/10 | closed | US 872 | $15,000 |
TECHNOLOGYORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DIVISION MULTIPLEXINGThis patent relates to the use of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing in apparatuses and methods for communication. |
05/24/10 | closed | MO 786 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYELECTRONIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS USING A STRUCTURED OBJECT AND A COMPUTER NETWORKThis patent relates to a telephone network that contains a local area network which connects computers and telephone sets on the transmitting and receiving sides of the system.<... |
05/24/10 | closed | LUK 557 | $20,000 |
TECHNOLOGYCAPACITOR STRUCTURES IN INTEGRATED CIRCUITSThe patent relates to structure of a capacitor that comprises 2 or more layers of conducting strips parallel to each other. |
05/24/10 | closed | LS 725 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYPROCESS FOR TRANSMITTING DATA IN PACKETS IN A MOBILE RADIO SYSTEMThis patent relates to using traffic channels to transmit data packets. |
05/17/10 | closed | TC 989 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYAUDIO PROGRAM PLAYER INCLUDING A DYNAMIC PROGRAM SELECTION CONTROLLERThis patent relates to portable personal audio players that are capable of playing audio files in accordance with a playlist. |
05/10/10 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | PA 076 | $25,000 |
TECHNOLOGYAUDIO PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION AND PLAYBACK SYSTEMThis patent relates to a portable personal audio player which is capable of playing a predetermined schedule of audio program segments and includes controls that allow a listener t... |
05/10/10 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | PA 178 | $25,000 |
TECHNOLOGYWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND CALL SIGNALS VIA MOBILE DEVICE (SMS AND MMS)The patents relate to devices, systems and methods for wireless communications and call signals via mobile devices, and management of remote content and information. |
05/10/10 | closed - winner | HPL 956 | $15,000 |
TECHNOLOGYMETHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING A TOUCHPADThe patent relates to a portable electronic device with a touch-sensitive screen ("touchpad") control system. |
05/10/10 | closed | TS 584 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYCOMMON NAME SPACE FOR LONG AND SHORT FILENAMESThis patent relates to the ability to name and access files. |
05/10/10 | closed | MS 517 | $25,000 |
TECHNOLOGYCONTENT PROVIDER SYSTEMS AND SERVICES TO MOBILE DEVICESThe patents relate to devices, systems and methods for the transmission, reception and management of remote content and information. |
05/09/10 | closed - winner | HPL 241 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYB2B WEB COMMERCE AND BUSINESS AUTOMATION SYSTEMThese patents relate to web businesses (aka e-commerce) that use a relational database management system for product sales and/or product service requests. |
05/07/10 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | BB 690 | $20,000 |
TECHNOLOGYCOHERENT DUAL-CHANNEL QPSK MODULATOR/DEMODULATOR FOR CDMA SYSTEMS, AND MODULATING/DEMODULATING METHODS THEREFORThis patent relates to technology used in a CDMA system through the use of Walsh-spreading means and codes. |
05/05/10 | closed - winner | ETRI 029 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYDEVICES, MECHANISMS AND METHODS FOR PLAYING AND STORING SEGMENTED CONTINUOUS PLAY MEDIA STREAMSThese patents relate to the storage and interactive playing of segmented continuous play media sequences. |
04/30/10 | closed - winner | MM 158 | $10,000 |
HEALTHCAREMETHODS OF PRODUCING IMMUNOGLOBULINSThis patent relates to methods for producing an immunoglobulin, and to the vectors used to produce immunoglobulins or fragments, and to cells transformed with the vectors. |
03/31/10 | closed | GEN 415 | $30,000 |
TECHNOLOGYCALLING PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT APPARATUSEach of these patents relate to an apparatus that provides audible identification information associated with the caller. |
03/27/10 | closed | CLC 695 | $30,000 |
TECHNOLOGYBUYER WORKSTATION MANUALThis Study is a request for a specific publication. The Reward will be paid for the first complete copy. |
03/12/10 | closed | PUB 122 | $10,000 |
TECHNOLOGYMETHOD FOR STOPPING AND STARTING AN ENGINEThe technology involves stop/start systems for motor vehicle combustion engines. |
01/30/10 | closed - winner | AUTO 442 | $15,000 |
TECHNOLOGYAUTOMOBILE WITH STOP/START SYSTEMThe patent relates to motor vehicles having an internal combustion engine and a system to automatically stop and start the internal combustion engine. |
01/30/10 | closed - winner | AUTO 655 | $15,000 |
HEALTHCARENEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPYThe patents relate to negative pressure wound therapy. |
01/15/10 | closed | MED 081 | $25,000 |
TECHNOLOGYFACEBOOK DEFENSE - MANAGING ONLINE NETWORK MEMBER RELATIONSHIPSThe patent claims methods and systems for identifying and managing relationships formed between members of an online network, aka social networks. |
01/04/10 | closed - winner | WG 164 | $20,000 |
HEALTHCAREREYATAZ - BRISTOL-MYERSThese patents cover the drug REYATAZ. It is used to treat HIV, which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). |
01/04/10 | closed | BMS 911 | $20,000 |
TECHNOLOGYTWITTER DEFENSE: DIGITAL NOTIFICATION AND RESPONSE SYSTEMThese patents relate to a system and methods for digital notifications and receiving responses. |
11/02/09 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | TR 389 | $15,000 |
HEALTHCARELEVITRA - BAYERThis patent relates to 2-phenyl-substituted imidazotriazinones and to their use as pharmaceuticals, in particular in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. |
11/02/09 | closed | BAYRY-178 | $15,000 |
HEALTHCAREGEODON - PFIZERThese patents cover the drug GEODON. It is used for the treatment of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder. |
11/02/09 | closed | PFE 031 | $20,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING PRODUCTS OVER A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKThe invention relates to a system and method for the automated selection of formulations and/or formulation components by specifying product characteristics. For example, such pro... |
10/31/09 | closed — Invalid due to known art. | ET 919 | $25,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSPEECH PROCESSING - RIMMThe '055 Patent relates generally to a speech processing system, and more particularly to accounting for periodicity when the pitch period is shorter than the adaptive and fixed ... |
09/30/09 | closed | RIMM 055 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYELECTRONIC BOOK SECURITY AND COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SYSTEMThis patent relates to the offering, encryption and distribution of electronic books. |
08/15/09 | Pending Review — Still Accepting Responses | DISCA 851 | $15,000 |
HEALTHCAREXELODA - ROCHEThe active ingredient in Xeloda is capecitabine. It is a member of a group of medications called antimetabolites. The US application claims priority to an EP patent application fi... |
08/15/09 | closed - winner | RHHBY 949 | $25,000 |
HEALTHCAREHORMONAL CONTRACEPTIONThis patent relates to a hormonal contraceptive product having two hormonal components, an estrogen and a gestagen. |
08/15/09 | closed - winner | WYE 814 | $15,000 |
HEALTHCAREDORYX - WARNER CHILCOTT, MAYNEThe active ingredient in Doryx is the antibiotic doxycycline hyclate. It is used for the treatment of acne. The patent claims are directed to the types of materials used to coat th... |
08/15/09 | closed | WCRX 161 | $15,000 |
HEALTHCARESEQUENOM'S INFECTIOUS AGENT IDENTIFICATIONThe patents relate to identifying infectious diseases. IBIS Biosciences, accused of infringement, has as customers the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, and the CDC. |
06/15/09 | closed | SQNM 076 | $25,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSECURITY FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONSThe patents relate to software to provide security for transmitting financial data electronically. |
06/15/09 | closed | FIN 302 | $35,000 |
HEALTHCARELUNESTA/ SEPRACORThese patents cover pharmaceutical compositions containing the dextrorotatory isomer of zopiclone as the active ingredient. The compositions are administered as sleep aids. |
06/15/09 | closed | SEPR 926 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCAREAMBIEN CR/ SANOFI-AVENTISThis patent relates to a controlled release form of the brand name drug Ambien CR. It is intended to help avoid abuse of the active ingredient. |
06/15/09 | closed | SNY 531 | $25,000 |
TECHNOLOGYEMER 911 LOCATION DETECTION FOR MOBILE PHONESThe is a study of four patents related to emergency 911 processing based on the precise location of a mobile phone user. |
04/15/09 | closed - winner | EMER 911 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCARECYMBALTA/ELI LILLYThe patent covers a pharmaceutical composition including a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI). It is orally administered for depression and other dis... |
03/31/09 | closed - winner | LLY 269 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCARECRESTOR - ASTRAZENECACrestor is the brand name drug sold by AstraZeneca of the drug rosuvastatin calcium. It is a lipid-lowering agent for oral administration. |
03/31/09 | closed - winner | AZN 314 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCAREXYZAL/SEPRACORXyzal is the brand name of the drug levocetirizine dihydrochloride sold by Sepracor. It is prescribed for the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. |
03/31/09 | closed | SEPR 558 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCAREOPANA ER/PENWESTOpana ER is the brand name of an extended release drug sold by Penwest and/or its licensee. The FDA Orange Book identifies these 2 patents as relating to this drug. |
03/31/09 | closed | PPCO 933 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYIPHONE'S MULTI-TOUCH TECHNOLOGY - APPLEThe patent relates to a specific use of multi-touch technology, heuristics for determining based on the first movement of the user's finger one-dimensional (vertical or horizont... |
03/31/09 | closed | APPL 949 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYBLU-RAY DISC DRIVES TECHNOLOGYThe patent relates Blu-Ray Disc drives in the Sony PlayStation 3 video game system including a Bl-Ray Disc drive. |
03/31/09 | closed | SONY 560 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING USERS TO INTERACT IN A VIRTUAL SPACEThis patent relates to massive multiplayer online games. |
03/15/09 | closed - winner | Worlds 690 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYNETWORK-ACCESSIBLE ACCOUNT SYSTEMThis patent involves transferring money from a first account to a second account along a wide-area-network (WAN). It is commonly used on college campuses. |
03/15/09 | closed - winner | JSA 857 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCARESINGULAIR - MERCK FROSSTThis patent relates to the drug montelukast sodium, which is sold under the brand name Singulair® to treat asthma. |
02/20/09 | closed - winner | MRK 473 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICES - RAMBUSThese claims relate to components used in semiconductor memory devices. |
02/20/09 | closed | RMBS 184 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYSEMICONDUCTORS - LSIThe patent relates to the use of a glue layer over the dielectric layer and beneath the tungsten layer of an integrated circuit. The glue includes at least one component from the g... |
01/29/09 | closed - winner | LSI 335 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYGPS GRAPHICAL INTERFACE - SPT/GARMINThis patent relates to a graphical interface that provides a graphically keyboard for data input by a user that cannot be resized, moved, or closed by the user until it is determin... |
01/29/09 | closed - winner | GRMN 873 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYCELLPHONES - MINERVAThe patents relate to add-on functional features for cellular phones. |
01/29/09 | closed - winner | Min 120 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYWIRELESS TRANSMISSIONS - WI-LANThe patents cover the generation and modulation of code bits or “chips” for use in wireless transmissions and transceivers for sending and receiving the data. |
01/29/09 | closed | WIN 222 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCAREPROTONIX - WYETHThe patents relate to the drug pantoperazole sodium which is sold under the brand name Protonix®. It is administered to inhibit gastric acid secretion in and to protect the stomac... |
01/29/09 | closed | WYE 579 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCAREPREVACID - TAKEDAThe patent relates to a drug formulation that rapidly dissolves and is sold under the brand name Prevacid. |
01/29/09 | closed | TKPHF 632 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCARENAMENDA - FOREST LABSThis patent relates to the drug memantine hydrochloride which is sold under the brand name Namenda™. It is administered for the treatment or prevention of cerebral ischemia. |
01/29/09 | closed | FRX 703 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYMUSIC VIDEO GAMES - KONAMIThese patents relate to music based videogames. |
01/29/09 | closed | KNM 822 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYMUSIC VIDEO GAMES - ACTIVISIONThe patents relate to features of music video games. |
01/29/09 | closed | ACTI 457 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCARELOTREL - NOVARTISThe patent relates to a pharmaceutical composition sold under the brand name Lotrel. It is administered for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. |
01/29/09 | closed | NVS 802 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCARELIPITOR - PFIZERThe patents and reissue applications relate to the prescription drug Lipitor. |
01/29/09 | closed | PFE 995 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYKEYBOARD - RIMMThe patents relate to various components of a keyboard for a handheld device. |
01/29/09 | closed | RIMM 442 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCAREINTRAVASCULAR STENT - MEDTRONICThis is a study of two patents for intravascular stents owned by Medtronic. |
01/29/09 | closed | MDT 650 | $50,000 |
TECHNOLOGYELECTRONICS CIRCUITS AND COMPONENTS - NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTORThese patents relate to different types of circuits or components used in integrated circuits, microelectronic circuits, processors or computers. |
01/29/09 | closed | NSM 440 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCAREEFFEXOR XR - WYETHThe patents relate to an extended release formulation of venlafaxine hydrochloride sold under the brand name Effexor xr. It is administered for the treatment of for the treatment o... |
01/29/09 | closed | WYE 171 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCAREBONIVA - ROCHEThese patents relate to a drug under the brand name BONIVA. It is prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis. |
01/29/09 | closed | RHHBY 938 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCAREANGIOPLASTY STENT - WALLThis patent relates to an angioplasty stent. |
01/29/09 | closed | Wall 475 | $50,000 |
HEALTHCAREACTOPLUS MET - TAKEDAThese patents relate to a pharmaceutical product sold under the brand name ACTOPLUS MET by Takeda Pharma for the treatment of diabetes. |
01/29/09 | closed | TKPHF 584 | $50,000 |
