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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7685472 | Method and apparatus for testing object-oriented-programming methods One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates testing object-oriented programming (OOP) methods. During operation, the system receives a request from a client at a test-automation framework to execute a test case for the OOP methods. In ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7440976 | Method and apparatus for performing collaborative searches One embodiment of the present invention provides a collaborative-search system that facilitates performing collaborative searches. During operation, the collaborative-search system receives a first search request from a first user. The collaborative-search system th... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7403917 | Reconciling combinations of transactions A system, method, and computer program product provide automated reconciliation of transactions. A transaction in a first list is reconciled with a combination of two or more transactions in a second list. A function, which may be implemented as a recursive function... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7395241 | Consumer-directed financial transfers using automated clearinghouse networks Consumer directed transfers of funds over the Internet are provided by a combination of systems and networks, including the Internet, email, and the Automated Clearinghouse system (ACH). A host system provided by a funds transfer service manages requests of senders ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7395230 | System and method for tracking charitable deductions A system and method for recording and tracking charitable donations over a period of one or more years, and for determining the tax consequence associated with such donations based upon taxing authority guidelines (including laws, regulations, rules, guidelines or o... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7246361 | Supporting multiple late binding objects with the same identifier Support is provided for multiple late binding objects with a same identifier, in an operating environment that only supports registration of a single late binding object with the same identifier. Each of a plurality of processes is associated with one of a plurality... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7162717 | Compressed file patcher Content concerning a desired topic is loaded from the compressed file into a frame. An attempt is made to access an updated content file concerning the desired topic outside of the compressed file, and load it into another frame. If the attempt is successful, the up... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7124105 | Cash flow optimization using a genetic algorithm A genetic algorithm determines a plan for payment of payment obligations in accounts payable of a finance account. The genetic algorithm operates to satisfy certain objectives, including maximizing the minimum daily cash on hand in the finance account. A genome popu... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7117529 | Identification and authentication management An identification and authentication scheme maintains control relationships among identities in order to allow a user to dynamically grant or deny permission for a technical support representative to access the user's data, while allowing the user to retain ultimate... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7065526 | Scalable database management system A database management system is disclosed. One example provides request handler modules through which users interface with the database management system. A master control module assigns database servers to databases. A request handler module receives a database req... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7024689 | Granting access rights to unattended software An access site allows a client application to access a server application on behalf of a subscriber who has an account at the client site. A client application registers with the access site and receives a certificate for the client application. A subscriber is dire... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6997324 | Anti-theft product display device A display enclosure encloses a retail software product box that has a cover attached to the box to display information about the product. The display enclosure has an aperture on its top surface. The aperture is shaped in such a way as to prevent the product box fro... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6963879 | Method and apparatus for mapping a community through user interactions on a computer network A system for building a database that stores information representative of the organizational structure of a community of users of a computer network is disclosed. The system uses an online computer applications service that facilitates the initiation and completion... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6745196 | Method and apparatus for mapping a community through user interactions on a computer network A system for building a database that stores information representative of the organizational structure of a community of users of a computer network is disclosed. The system uses an online computer applications service that facilitates the initiation and completion... | 06/01/2004 |
