Mark A Crosby

US Patent:

8131577, Mar 6, 2012

Filed:

Dec 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/958705

Inventors:

Pieter Lessing - Los Angeles CA, US
Dennis Jeng - Yorba Linda CA, US
Mark Crosby - Venice CA, US

Assignee:

Teradata US, Inc. - Dayton OH

International Classification:

G06F 17/60

US Classification:

705 711

Abstract:

A computer implemented method of and system for capturing, storing and organizing quality feedback information associated with products sold by a retail enterprise. The quality feedback information is stored and organized within a relational database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which quality feedback information is stored and organized within the relational database. The relational database, populated with quality feedback information, provides the retail enterprise with the means to analyze and improve retail operations, to better manage store inventory, and more efficiently manage product sales and returns.

US Patent:

20070114279, May 24, 2007

Filed:

Sep 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/469510

Inventors:

Pieter Lessing - Los Angeles CA, US
Dennis Jeng - Yorba Linda CA, US
Mark Crosby - Venice CA, US
Sreedhar Srikant - Lexington KY, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
G07B 15/02
G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

235385000, 235384000, 705022000

Abstract:

A computer implemented method of and system for capturing, storing and organizing serialized tracking information associated with products sold by a retail enterprise. The serialized tracking information, available through the use of RFID technology, is stored and organized within a relational database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which serialized item tracking information associated is stored and organized within the relational database. The relational database, populated with serialized tracking information, provides the retail enterprise with the means to analyze and improve supply chain operations, to better manage store inventory, and more efficiently manage product sales and returns.

US Patent:

20090125350, May 14, 2009

Filed:

Dec 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/959920

Inventors:

Pieter Lessing - Los Angeles CA, US
Dennis Jeng - Yorba Linda CA, US
Mark Crosby - Venice CA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705 7

Abstract:

A computer implemented method of and system for capturing, storing and organizing supply chain and logistics support information for a retail enterprise. Supply chain and logistics support information is stored and organized within a relational database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality subject areas, and entities and relationships within the subject areas, defining the manner in which supply chain and logistics support information is stored and organized within the relational database. The relational database, populated with this information, provides a retail enterprise with detailed tracking and analysis support for shipping orders, freight bills, shipping order claims, and invoices; and detailed support for fleet tracking of shipments in the areas of legs, lanes and associated routes traveled, mode of transport, and specific equipment utilized in handling of shipments; allowing for improved supply chain efficiency through better informed decision making.

US Patent:

20090171998, Jul 2, 2009

Filed:

Dec 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/339807

Inventors:

Pieter Lessing - Los Angeles CA, US
David Hubbard - Greensboro GA, US
Mark Crosby - Venice CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707101, 707E17045

Abstract:

A database management system for a hospitality business. The database management system comprises a relational database for storing information concerning customers of the hospitality business and customer activities, activities hosted by the hospitality business, and products and services provided by the hospitality or gaming business. Data is stored and organized within the database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality of entities and relationships organized within subject areas defining the manner in which the information concerning customers, dining services, group activities, room services and charges, and other products and services is stored and organized within the relational database.

US Patent:

20090172035, Jul 2, 2009

Filed:

Dec 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/339983

Inventors:

Pieter Lessing - Los Angeles CA, US
David Hubbard - Greensboro GA, US
Mark Crosby - Venice CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

7071041, 707E17045

Abstract:

A database management system for a hospitality or gaming business. The database management system comprises a database for storing information concerning customers of the hospitality or gaming business, customer activities, and products and services provided by the hospitality or gaming business. Data is stored and organized within the database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality of entities and relationships organized within subject areas defining the manner in which information concerning casino customers, casino comps or rewards, and gaming sessions engaged in by the casino customers is stored and organized within the database.