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Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, Or Cost/price Determination > Automated Electrical Financial Or Business Practice Or Management Arrangement > Operations Research > Job Performance Analysis Job Performance AnalysisJob Performance Analysis patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.11/23/06 - 20060265277 - Systems, methods, and programming for internet games, including dating games Networked games, including network dating games are provided using instant messaging to provide a real time game and a game with a sense of presence from players and audience members. A dating game is provided where multiple men compete for a single woman. ... 11/16/06 - 20060259352 - System and method for determining equivalency factors for use in comparative performance analysis of industrial facilities The present invention provides a system and method for determining equivalency factors for use in comparative performance analysis of industrial facilities by determining a target variable and a plurality of characteristics of the target variable. Each of the plurality of characteristics is ranked according to value. Based on ranking value, ... 11/16/06 - 20060259351 - Method and system for assessment within a multi-level organization A system of hardware and software provides a systematic and systemic method for performing assessment the effectiveness of different levels within an institution. The system includes template driven definitions that span multiple tiers of hierarchically arranged operating units within the institution thereby providing flexibility and customization to handle a user-definable ... 10/26/06 - 20060242005 - Comprehensive method to improve manufacturing A comprehensive method to train and aid manufacturers in identifying inefficiencies in product manufacturing processes and in improving such processes. The method includes placing individuals in roles associated with a complete manufacturing operation from supply acquisition through to product delivery in the simulation of a product to be made. The ... 10/26/06 - 20060242004 - Method and system for curriculum planning and curriculum mapping A system of hardware and software provides a systematic and systemic method for performing assessment of the effectiveness of different levels within an institution. The system includes template driven definitions that span multiple tiers of hierarchically arranged operating units within the institution thereby providing flexibility and customization to handle a ... 10/26/06 - 20060242003 - Method and system for selective deployment of instruments within an assessment management system A system of hardware and software provides a systematic and systemic method for performing assessment of the effectiveness of different levels within an institution. The system includes template driven definitions that span multiple tiers of hierarchically arranged operating units within the institution thereby providing flexibility and customization to handle a ... 10/26/06 - 20060242002 - Validation and analysis of jdf workflows using colored petri nets A method and system for translating a JDF workflow into a colored Petri net representation. Once the workflow has been converted, the colored Petri net is validated and analyzed. This provides the ability to identify potential deadlock conditions within a JDF workflow. In addition, the model network can be used ... 10/12/06 - 20060229935 - System for managing services and service provider agreements A system for managing service provider agreements, the system comprising a server, an agreements database accessible by the server, the agreements database having stored thereon contracted performance data indicative of minimum service performance required by at least one service provider agreement, a user preferences database accessible by the server, the ... 10/05/06 - 20060224441 - Method and system for improving quality in a service industry A system and method for improving quality. In one embodiment, the system includes an electronic device for classifying an organization into one of a plurality of hierarchical quality service levels. Each of the levels has associated attributes that should be satisfied before an organization proceeds to evaluate the next level. ... 10/05/06 - 20060224440 - Systems and methods for determining process cycle efficiency in production environments A system and method whereby the process cycle efficiency (PCE) of individual workflows may be determined using a combination of data collection tools, data manipulation routines, and statistical analysis methods. The individual workflows may be statistically analyzed to determine the PCE for the overall production process. Changes in performance for ... 09/28/06 - 20060218034 - System and method for monitoring and recording research activity A research recording system is implemented via a toolbar on a Web browser. The system monitors and selectively records a user's research activity. Specifically, the system creates a record file that includes a recording of the user's research activity. The user's research activity may include access and interaction with one ... 09/21/06 - 20060212343 - Methods relating to reliability in product design and process engineering A cumulative distribution function (CDF) that represents reliability of a product or process is optimized with respect to one or more critical probabilistic controllable variables of the product or process that it is feasible to control. Optimal mean values for those critical probabilistic controllable variables are determined. ... 09/21/06 - 20060212342 - Method for setting image for standard operating speed, and method for finding evaluation value with image of evaluation subject data based on standard operating speed This invention relates to a method of establishing, by means of images, a standard working speed of working steps including a plurality of different motion elements, and a method whose object is that working same as said working steps is carried out by different workers to obtain an image of ... 09/14/06 - 20060206374 - Domain specific return on investment model system and method of use A system and method for creating and executing a business model for domain specific decisions to compare possible alternative business solutions to maximize results is provided. A domain-specific return on investment (ROI) or financial measurements model and a calculator for buying and selling information technology based solutions targeted at improving ... 09/14/06 - 20060206373 - Establishing a timing threshold A timing threshold is used for determining when to issue an alert indicating installation of a replacement part is overdue. To determine the time threshold, a replacement part is ordered according to a service alert for a device. The device is monitored to determine when the replacement part is installed. ... 08/31/06 - 20060195355 - Method and apparatus for preventing oligopoly collusion A method and apparatus for reducing incentives for oligopolistic collusion comprises making managerial compensation dependent on relative profits rather than absolute profits. Since the managers of the firms in the industry are thereby placed in a zero-sum game, their compensation will be totally insensitive to gains in absolute profits resulting ... 08/31/06 - 20060195354 - Method of scoring the performance of attendees at a meeting A method of scoring the performance of attendees at a meeting based upon a predetermined desired performance criteria set by a meeting organizer or sponsor. All attendees at the meeting wear electronic tags where goals for the tag-wearer's meeting performance, such as session attendance, survey completion, conversing with certain people, ... 08/17/06 - 20060184416 - Method and apparatus for evaluation of business performances of business enterprise A method and apparatus for resource based evaluation of business performances of business enterprise is provided. The method provides a new company rating scheme using resource based profit points. The apparatus consists of a score card for cost drivers graded on 400 RTP points, a score card for value drivers ... 08/03/06 - 20060173731 - Method and apparatus for personnel evaluation A method and system for facilitating employee evaluations and generating written evaluation reports provides a software application that furnishes a graphical user interface (GUI) for the user, who is typically an administrative reviewer. The software application provides personalized desktop portalling for the reviewer, as well as rubrics and templates for ... 06/29/06 - 20060143074 - Vender evaluation method A vender evaluation method is provided, which is used to enable the control and management department responsible for controlling evaluation procedures to authorize an evaluation staff to enter evaluation data into a digitalized vender evaluation form by making use of an application server and an evaluation staff list. A vender ... 06/22/06 - 20060136290 - Method for administrating and analyzing work place monitoring data A method for administrating and analyzing work place monitoring data through a microprocessor is disclosed. The method can store the input data directly, automatically calculate the input data and the historical data through a selected statistical model and output a readable report in a worksheet form (e.g. in an EXCEL ... 06/22/06 - 20060136289 - Method for computer-supported control of production processes The invention relates to a method for the computer-supported control of several production processes, overlapping in time and space, in particular construction processes. The aim of the invention is to describe a method for the computer-supported control of several production processes, overlapping in time and space, in particular construction processes, ... 06/15/06 - 20060129450 - Environmental compliance certification An improved method for certifying that a manufacturing facility is capable of producing quality products of a particular type is disclosed. The improved method may comprise auditing the manufacturing facility against a process standard and issuing a certification to the process standard if the manufacturing facility passes the audit. This ... 06/15/06 - 20060129449 - Hierarchical performance awards and redemption program A hierarchical method of awarding points for meeting performance objectives and providing redemption thereof is provided. The method comprises providing a general purpose computer capable of executing computer instruction code and providing a software application comprising the computer instruction code capable of carrying out the following steps; assigning indicators of ... 06/15/06 - 20060129448 - Life management skills enhancement program The program (1) also includes a youth club, which provides a television show (1.4.1), a print magazine (1.4.2) and a computer networking program (1.4.3). ... 06/08/06 - 20060122878 - Payroll management method and apparatus The present invention provides a method and apparatus for costing a roster. The method includes preparing a roster in a roster preparing means of the apparatus, said roster comprising a work schedule or list of duties for one or more work periods, each work period being populated by one or ... 05/11/06 - 20060100920 - System and method to provide supply chain integrity A method of detecting abnormalities in a supply chain wherein items of a plurality of supply chain principals are transferred in an operational field from one supply chain participant to another through various transfer transactions, comprises the steps of utilizing distributed electronic data recording equipment to collect in real time ... 05/11/06 - 20060100919 - Employee recruiting systems and methods Methods and systems for employment recruiting are provided. In one aspect, a remote call center is used to make initial contact with the candidates to obtain information regarding their placeability and urgency in changing jobs, and to provide an initial screening (107), and a local candidate specialist may then personally ... 05/04/06 - 20060095317 - System and method for monitoring retail store performance A system for monitoring the performance of at least one task associated with operation of a retail store. The system includes at least one monitoring device positioned and adapted to provide images of at least one location within the retail store, with each image showing at least one factor related ... 05/04/06 - 20060095316 - Method and system for establishing a defined benefit plan A computer-implemented method of establishing and maintaining a defined benefit plan for a party. A user interface is associated with a computer system for requesting and receiving employment information from the party through the user interface. The computer system automatically determines an eligibility of the party for the defined benefit ... 05/04/06 - 20060095315 - Method and apparatus for a mechanized attendance management system A plurality of data objects are created relating to employee attendance, each data object having a potential relation with one of more other data objects. A trend among individual employees or groups of employees using among a plurality of data objects is evaluated. A course of action is recommended so ... 04/27/06 - 20060089869 - Systems and methods for automated reporting of vendor non-compliance Systems and methods are disclosed for automated reporting of any vendor noncompliance with purchaser-specified requirements in handling shipment of ordered products. The invention receives base data related to a purchaser order from a purchaser. Meanwhile, it obtains shipping data related to a shipment of ordered product in fulfillment of the ... 04/20/06 - 20060085250 - Techniques for processing customer service transactions at customer site using mobile computing device Techniques are described for facilitating delivery and adjustments of customer orders at a customer delivery site. A delivery courier is assigned a mobile field computing device for facilitating delivery and order adjustments of customer orders associated with that courier's delivery route. The mobile field computing device includes memory for storing ... 04/20/06 - 20060085249 - Method and apparatus for mining patent data A system for determining a relative value of at least one patent includes: a database configured to store at least one factor for calculating a Z score for the at least one patent; a database for storing at least one received subjective factor relevant to the at least one patent; ... 04/13/06 - 20060080165 - Methods and apparatus for residential food brokering services Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled food delivery services to homes. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line to monitor the call. The restaurant delivers the order and ... 04/13/06 - 20060080164 - Methods and apparatus for food brokering call center operations Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled room service to guests of hotels that do not otherwise have traditional room service available. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line ... 04/13/06 - 20060080163 - Methods and apparatus for food brokering services Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled room service to guests of hotels that do not otherwise have traditional room service available. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line ... 04/06/06 - 20060074743 - System and method for appraising job performance At least one work activity associated with an employee's job is identified. The employee identifies at least one additional work activity. At least one task for each of the identified work activities is identified. The employee identifies at least one additional task for one or more of the identified work ... 03/30/06 - 20060069608 - Computer product for outputting evaluation result A computer-readable recording medium stores a computer program for outputting an evaluation result of a target to be evaluated by positioning the target on a chart that is formed with a plurality of coordinate axes that determine an evaluation value of the target. The computer program makes a computer execute ... 03/30/06 - 20060069607 - Transformation of organizational structures and operations through outsourcing integration of mergers and acquisitions Disclosed are tools and related methods for business organizations to quickly obtain, preserve and exploit new or improved assets, skills or capabilities that are important to growth and success. The tools and processes disclosed are adapted to preserve one or more target elements of an acquired target business organization by ... 03/09/06 - 20060053046 - Position analysis system and method A method and apparatus for deriving key characteristics for superior performance in a job includes deriving a set of behaviorally-related competencies relevant to most jobs, surveying persons knowledgeable about the job based on the set of competencies, and defining the job in terms of the most significant competencies identified by ... 03/02/06 - 20060047566 - Method and system for improving performance of customer service representatives The computer method for managing performance of a customer service representative comprising: establishing a target performance grade, collecting a set of quantitative data generated as a result of customer contact; collecting a set of qualitative data input characterizing service representative performance; generating a performance grade based on the sets of ... 03/02/06 - 20060047565 - System and method for providing diagnostic information through the decomposition of metrics The present invention provides decomposing metrics. A result is decomposed into a expression and at least one datum. The decomposed expression and at least one datum is rendered on a display means. This enables and end user to determine what calculations and data is used to calculate metrics, thereby giving ... 02/23/06 - 20060041467 - Methods and systems for performance tracking Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide a performance tracking tool that receives an identification of a data item (208), associates the data item with one of a group of tracking modes (210) that includes at least two of a LOGICAL mode, a SUM mode, and an AVERAGE ... 02/09/06 - 20060031115 - Human resource assessment Methods, devices, and systems are provided for human resource assessment. A resource planning device includes a processor, a memory, and a user interface coupled to one another. The device includes program instructions storable in the memory and executable by the processor to present, in a selectable configuration, organization specific human ... 01/26/06 - 20060020504 - System and method for bill of materials grading A system and method for evaluating a product Bill Of Materials (BOM) against a set of measurable criteria. A Bill Of Materials (BOM) is a hierarchical representation of the product in terms of its constituent parts. The parts can be components or sub-assemblies or commercially available parts. Each “Node” in ... 01/26/06 - 20060020503 - Systems and methods for tracking employee job performance Systems and methods for tracking employee job performance include receiving performance-related data from an employee. The performance-related data may include a schedule from the employee, a number of a demand activity performed by the employee, and a type of the demand activity performed by the employee. Systems and methods for ... 01/19/06 - 20060015393 - Human resource assessment Methods, devices, and systems are provided for human resource assessment. A resource planning device includes a processor, a memory, and a user interface coupled to one another. The device includes program instructions storable in the memory and executable by the processor to present, in a selectable configuration, organization specific human ... 01/19/06 - 20060015392 - Method and apparatus for ranking users according to evaluating providers of information A method and system for evaluating providers of information. The method comprises of the steps of allotting endorsement value points to such providers, allowing providers to transfer some or all of their endorsement value points to one or more other providers to enable that other provider or providers to increase ... 12/29/05 - 20050288995 - Method for evaluating interactive corporate systems A method for evaluating the performance of an interactive corporate system includes the steps of identifying a plurality of system implementation activities that concern system interaction from more than one input source or interactive entity, providing a predefined rating definition for each of a plurality of possible ratings for each ... 12/29/05 - 20050288994 - Method for auditing to determine compliance A method and system for auditing compliance with rules and regulations emanating from government and other regulatory agencies comprising the steps of providing a secured, interactive web site system hosted by at least one computer server, accessibility to the web-based system limited to authorized users. Subject items specific for an ... 12/22/05 - 20050283398 - Method and arrangement for exploiting user feedback during product start-up The present invention relates to a method, an arrangement and a cellular network terminal with which it is possible to gather and analyze customer feedback received about a product or service. A user provides feedback by utilizing a two-dimensional evaluation field (31), which is presentable on a graphical display. The ... 12/22/05 - 20050283397 - Internet-based compensation analysis A computer networked compensation analysis method in accordance with the principles of the present invention provides tools for sensitivity analysis of various compensation parameters. Particular tools can include development of a salary structure, merit increase budget control, cost of salary increases, goalsharing, and executive bonuses. With these tools, a user ... 12/22/05 - 20050283396 - Drafting system and method for the music industry The present invention provides a system and method for providing a plurality of contestants each an opportunity to obtain a recording contract with participating record label. Each participating record label company is registered into a facilitating management server. For each registered record label company, a predetermined number of contestant entry ... 12/15/05 - 20050278213 - Computer support service with solution function updates as a function of pre-delivery expert changes to automatically generated solutions A solution engine (31) of a vendor's highly-automated adaptive computer support system (10) for a remote customer (20) automatically generates proposed solutions, e.g., sets of support documents, as a function of diagnostic data received from a customer's computer system (23). The automatically generated solution can be subject to expert review ... 12/08/05 - 20050273381 - System and method for monitoring employee productivity, attendance and safety An employee productivity, attendance and safety system maintains safety identifiers, and occupation identifiers for employees. The system may track training sessions completed and/or required, attendance and productivity. ... 12/01/05 - 20050267797 - Job processing method, recording medium, program and system In the event that job data to be transmitted from a first information processing device is first-type job data, but a second information processing device is not ready to immediately perform processing of the job data, the first information processing device can be inhibited from transmission of the job data. ... 12/01/05 - 20050267796 - Business method for optimizing product design, development and manufacture A method for optimizing the design, development and manufacture of a new product or process is disclosed. The method comprises an optimal order for various steps to be taken to ensure that robust products and services are created. ... 11/24/05 - 20050261957 - Method for evaluating fitness for duty A method for evaluation the fitness for duty of an employee is disclosed. The method for evaluating the fitness for duty of an employee, utilizing as parties an employer, a fitness for duty evaluation facilitator, an employer, and an Independent Examiner, comprising the steps of the fitness for duty evaluator ... 11/24/05 - 20050261956 - Network-employing system for evaluating anonymous information in providing information on positions/help wanted and related information System enabling evaluation of anonymous information when positions/help wanted information is made anonymously. Specialty sites devoted to positions/help wanted information are established on the Internet, and a system is developed for providing similar information on other sites. Recruiting companies enter recruiting information into the specialty sites, and provide the information ... 11/24/05 - 20050261955 - Film production staff administration system Systems and methods for collecting, storing and updating talent information data related to broadcast productions. A computer network will be provided in connection with software, the latter containing all required forms and paperwork necessary to have union talent, and in particular, performers who are members of either the Screen Actors ... 10/20/05 - 20050234767 - System and method for identifying and monitoring best practices of an enterprise In one embodiment, a process for identifying and monitoring one or more best practices of an enterprise includes defining a set of criteria for determining whether each of a plurality of practices of the enterprise qualify as a best practice of the enterprise. The process also includes receiving a practice ... 10/06/05 - 20050222899 - System and method for skill managememt of knowledge workers in a software industry Workforce management enables enterprises to obtain best return on investment on workforce. Human capital forms a major investment in software services companies and effective management of these human resources has a greater impact on the overall profitability of such companies. Manual approaches for workforce management may lead to less optimal ... 09/29/05 - 20050216331 - Computer system for monitoring actual performance to standards in real time The present invention provides a system and method for conducting a management session between a supervisor and an employee or other subordinate. The system utilizes a handheld personal computer that is programmed with multiple supervisory functions, which are displayed in an integrated format to reduce the number of supervisory sessions ... 09/22/05 - 20050209912 - Method system and program storage device for automatically calculating and displaying time and cost data in a well planning system using a monte carlo simulation software A method of generating and displaying time and cost data representing the time and the cost to complete a plurality of oilfield related activities in response to a set of engineering results including wellbore geometry and drilling parameters comprises the steps of: (a) assembling a plurality of time data and ... 09/22/05 - 20050209911 - Identifying mobile service improvements and measuring their effectiveness Methods and systems of identifying and measuring the effectiveness of mobile services and their GTM (go-to-market), process, and technology links are described. A mobile service provider identifies a business goal. A mobile service, processes and technology intended to achieve that goal are identified. Processes and technology are evaluated against a ... 09/08/05 - 20050197890 - System, method and computer-readable medium for resume management A resume management system utilizes a resume-analyzing unit to receive and analyze different electronic resume formats and to store the collected data acquired from analysis into a resume database. By doing so, the resume management system can integrate the data of the different electronic resume formats. Wherein, the resume-analyzing unit ... 08/11/05 - 20050177415 - Business analysis and management systems utilizing emergent structures The emergent structure analysis of the present invention enhances a computer-supported tool for improved enterprise process analysis and change management. The new and improved system and method of the present invention collects data on the patterns of interaction among people in an organization, analyzes these relationships with respect to specific ... 08/04/05 - 20050171835 - System for monitoring economic trends in fleet management network A computer-based system monitors economic performance within a fleet of carriers comprises components of a communication network that provides information regarding at least individual carriers within the fleet of carriers to a processor. The processor contains a software program that: tabulates at least some of the information to provide a ... 07/28/05 - 20050165636 - Method for developing leaders in cyber security Method for developing leaders in cyber security. Cyber security candidates are selected according to a series of qualifying process steps. Cyber security leader-selectees are then developed into cyber-security leaders through a repetitive, multiple week program of problem solving skill development with emphasis on-time performance; communication skill development through impeccable technical ... 07/21/05 - 20050159998 - Methods and systems for rating associated members in a social network Systems and methods for rating associated members in a social network are set forth. According to one embodiment a method comprising outputting a ratings interface for rating at least one member of a social network associated with a user, wherein the rating interface provides the user with the ability to ... 07/14/05 - 20050154635 - Systems and methods for assessing and tracking operational and functional performance Methods and systems for assessing and tracking operational and functional performance can include compiling performance data for an entity (e.g., an entire enterprise, a corporate business unit, a particular operational region, a particular position, a particular employee, etc.) corresponding to a plurality of indicators corresponding to at least one goal ... 07/14/05 - 20050154634 - Human factors scheduling safety system A method of scheduling, schedule evaluation, and records-keeping in which various accumulated Fatigue Factors are summed, compared to elsewhere established limits, then evaluated in terms of the rest necessary to return an individual to service for additional work tasks or duty. The intervening Rest Factors are also evaluated in terms ... 06/16/05 - 20050131756 - Automated and variably weighted applicant and employee screening system An automated and variably weighted applicant and employee screening system has been developed. The system includes receiving a screening request that identifies an applicant for employment. Next, information about the applicant is requested from external information sources. The external information sources reply by sending data to the system concerning the ... 06/09/05 - 20050125283 - Methods for enhancing career analysis Systems, methods, and structures are described that enhance career analysis. Various embodiments include a storage system of information in which the past histories of people are organized so that users of the system can predict the likelihood of a future outcome such as salary earned upon the completion of an ... 06/09/05 - 20050125282 - Juror research A system features (a) enabling electronic posting of a performance that expresses a position of a party on an issue, (b) storing the posted performance digitally, (c) enabling at least two different individuals at two different locations to observe at least portions of the performance, and (d) enabling each of ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |