Stephen R. Aylward - Carrboro NC Elizabeth Bullitt - Durham NC Stephen M. Pizer - Chapel Hill NC Daniel Fritsch - Chapel Hill NC
Assignee:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill NC
International Classification:
G06K 900
US Classification:
382128, 600407
Abstract:
Systems and methods are disclosed for processing tubular objects in multi-dimensional images. The processing includes generating representations of tubular objects which enable subsequent analysis. Systems and methods for processing tubular objects in a multi-dimensional image include establishing a seed points in a multi-dimensional image, searching for an extremum point corresponding to a tubular object having a central curve of intensity extrema, and extracting a one-dimensional central track corresponding to the tubular object and extents corresponding to a plurality of cross-sections along the tubular object. A number of embodiments are presented which apply the systems and methods to a variety of imaging applications.
Jason G Tatge - Lenexa KS, US Daniel Scott Fritsch - Chapel Hill NC, US
Assignee:
Farms Technology, LLC - Overland Park KS
International Classification:
G06Q 40/00
US Classification:
705 37, 705 26
Abstract:
The invention is directed to methods and systems for commodities procurement with concomitant hedging. The invention enables automatic commodity purchase at a desired basis level when a seller's price matches a buyer's basis bid and concomitantly automatically placing an electronic commodities order to hedge the buyer's purchase.
Jason G Tatge - Lenexa KS, US Daniel Scott Fritsch - Chapel Hill NC, US
Assignee:
Farms Technology, LLC - Lenexa KS
International Classification:
G06Q 40/00
US Classification:
705 37, 705 26
Abstract:
The invention is directed to methods and systems for commodities procurement with concomitant hedging. The invention enables automatic commodity purchase at a desired basis level when a seller's price matches a buyer's basis bid and concomitantly automatically placing an electronic commodities order to hedge the buyer's purchase.
Computerized System And Method For Conducting An Online Virtual Auction
Daniel Fritsch - Chapel Hill NC, US Jason Tatge - Cordova TN, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
US Classification:
705/037000
Abstract:
An auction system and method is disclosed which displays a graphical representation of a buy bid, ask bid and a series of incremental bids therebetween along a scale. A user may enter a new bid by moving the computer screen cursor to a position on the scale and initiating an entry command. The system then reconfigures the scale to reflect the newly entered bid should the spread between the buy bid and ask bid reach a select level the incremental bids are reassociated with a decreased monetary value and possibly reconfigured in the quantity of incremental bids within the spread.
Computerized System And Method For Conducting An Online Virtual Auction
Daniel Fritsch - Chapel Hill NC, US Jason Tatge - Cordova TN, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
US Classification:
705/037000, 705/026000
Abstract:
An auction system and method is disclosed which displays a graphical representation of a buy bid and ask bid along a scale. A user may enter a new bid by moving the computer screen cursor to a position on the scale and initiating an entry command. The system then reconfigures the scale to reflect the newly entered bid.
Jason Tatge - Lenexa KS, US Daniel Fritsch - Chapel Hill NC, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
US Classification:
705/026000
Abstract:
The invention is directed to methods and systems for commodities procurement with concomitant hedging. The invention enables automatic commodity purchase at a desired basis level when a seller's price matches a buyer's basis bid and concomitantly automatically placing an electronic commodities order to hedge the buyer's purchase.
Methods And Systems For Providing An Average Pricing Contract For The Sale Of A Commodity
Jason Tatge - Lenexa KS, US Daniel Fritsch - Chapel Hill NC, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
US Classification:
705/026000
Abstract:
An Average Pricing Contract (APC) specifies the type of commodity and quantity of the commodity to be sold, as well as a plurality of pricing points for pricing the commodity. The APC stipulates that the sale price of the commodity will be based on an average of current cash market prices at the specified pricing points. The current cash market price of a commodity can be determined by obtaining a futures price of the commodity for a particular delivery location, and adjusting this futures price by a predetermined basis value. The APC will also state the delivery periods for physical delivery of the commodity and include the physical delivery location. An optional automatic hedging transaction is available for buyers who wish to offset risk that the commodity price will unexpectedly increase. In addition, the present invention can include displaying the progress of pricing the commodity, displaying final pricing information, and displaying the progress of delivery.
Methods And Systems For Managing Commodity Transactions
Jason Tatge - Lenexa KS, US Daniel Fritsch - Chapel Hill NC, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
US Classification:
705/026000
Abstract:
Commodity transactions can be efficiently managed in an electronic marketplace where commodities can be bought and sold. The electronic marketplace can include various information including bid and ask prices for the commodities. To reduce risk to buyers, hedge transactions can be automatically generated. A buyer may set a cash price using a sliding basis value that can be correlated to a futures market. Additionally, real-time market information can be monitored for numerous markets to simultaneously execute margin targets. Traders can also display graphical information to help them understand trends and make informed trading decisions.