David C Pool

US Patent:

7043760, May 9, 2006

Filed:

Jul 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/897473

Inventors:

David Holtzman - Herndon VA, US
David Pool - Winchester VA, US

International Classification:

H04L 9/32
H04K 1/00

US Classification:

726 28, 713158, 713176, 726 4, 705 12, 705 74

Abstract:

A system and method for bonding a pseudonymous identity to an organization to provide assurance that a user claiming to be a member or representative of the organization may anonymously post messages or documents to electronic forum. The system and method includes distribution of tokens from an authentication authority to the organization which can then be provided by the organization to its members. Members register with the authentication authority and designate a pseudonym to associate with the organization and also provide the membership token as proof of membership in the organization.

US Patent:

7185065, Feb 27, 2007

Filed:

Jun 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/879220

Inventors:

David Holtzman - Herndon VA, US
Robert Kodey - Reston VA, US
David Pool - Winchester VA, US

Assignee:

Buzzmetrics Ltd - Herzliya Pituach

International Classification:

G06F 15/16
G06F 7/00
G06F 40/00

US Classification:

709217, 707 7, 705 36 R

Abstract:

A system and method for collecting and analyzing electronic discussion messages to categorize the message communications and the identify trends and patterns in pre-determined markets. The system comprises an electronic data discussion system wherein electronic messages are collected and analyzed according to characteristics and data inherent in the messages. The system further comprises a data store for storing the message information and results of any analyses performed. Objective data is collected by the system for use in analyzing the electronic discussion data against real-world events to facilitate trend analysis and event forecasting based on the volume, nature and content of messages posted to electronic discussion forums.

US Patent:

7600017, Oct 6, 2009

Filed:

Jan 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/651661

Inventors:

David Holtzman - Herndon VA, US
Robert Kodey - Reston VA, US
David Pool - Winchester VA, US

Assignee:

BuzzMetrics, Ltd. - Herzlia Pituach

International Classification:

G06F 15/173

US Classification:

709224

Abstract:

A system and method for collecting and analyzing electronic discussion messages to categorize the message communications and the identify trends and patterns in pre-determined markets. The system comprises an electronic data discussion system wherein electronic messages are collected and analyzed according to characteristics and data inherent in the messages. The system further comprises a data store for storing the message information and results of any analyses performed. Objective data is collected by the system for use in analyzing the electronic discussion data against real-world events to facilitate trend analysis and event forecasting based on the volume, nature and content of messages posted to electronic discussion forums.

US Patent:

20020062368, May 23, 2002

Filed:

Mar 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/795968

Inventors:

David Holtzman - Herndon VA, US
David Pool - Winchester VA, US
Robert Kodey - Reston VA, US

International Classification:

G06F015/173

US Classification:

709/224000

Abstract:

A system and method for collecting and analyzing electronic discussion messages to categorize the message communications and the identify trends and patterns in pre-determined markets. The system comprises an electronic data discussion system wherein electronic messages are collected and analyzed according to characteristics and data inherent in the messages. The system further comprises a data store for storing the message information and results of any analyses performed. Objective data is collected by the system for use in analyzing the electronic discussion data against real-world events to facilitate trend analysis and event forecasting based on the volume, nature and content of messages posted to electronic discussion forums.

US Patent:

20060155999, Jul 13, 2006

Filed:

Mar 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/372191

Inventors:

David Holtzman - Herndon VA, US
David Pool - Winchester VA, US

International Classification:

H04L 9/00

US Classification:

713172000

Abstract:

A system and method for bonding a pseudonymous identity to an organization to provide assurance that a user claiming to be a member or representative of the organization may anonymously post messages or documents to electronic forum. The system and method includes distribution of tokens from an authentication authority to the organization which can then be provided by the organization to its members. Members register with the authentication authority and designate a pseudonym to associate with the organization and also provide the membership token as proof of membership in the organization.