Nicholas C Allen

US Patent:

8355903, Jan 15, 2013

Filed:

May 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/779683

Inventors:

Lawrence A. Birnbaum - Evanston IL, US
Kristian J. Hammond - Chicago IL, US
Nicholas D. Allen - Chicago IL, US
John R. Templon - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Northwestern University - Evanston IL

International Classification:

G06F 17/20
G06F 17/00
G06F 17/27
G06N 5/02

US Classification:

704 9, 704 1, 706 46

Abstract:

A system and method for automatically generating a narrative story receives data and information pertaining to a domain event. The received data and information and/or one or more derived features are then used to identify a plurality of angles for the narrative story. The plurality of angles is then filtered, for example through use of parameters that specify a focus for the narrative story, length of the narrative story, etc. Points associated with the filtered plurality of angles are then assembled and the narrative story is rendered using the filtered plurality of angles and the assembled points.

US Patent:

20070106713, May 10, 2007

Filed:

Nov 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/593953

Inventors:

Nicholas Allen - Mount Prospect IL, US
Edmond Chenet - Elgin IL, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707204000

Abstract:

A hazard protected file backup system includes a storage unit and a backup server. The storage unit is operable to receive and store digital data. A hazard resistant enclosure surrounds the storage unit. The backup server is operable to receive designated backup files and store at least some of the designated backup files on the storage unit.

US Patent:

20130144606, Jun 6, 2013

Filed:

Jan 10, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/738560

Inventors:

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - Evanston IL, US
Kristian J. Hammond - Chicago IL, US
Nicholas D. Allen - Chicago IL, US
John R. Templon - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - Evanston IL

International Classification:

G06F 17/28

US Classification:

704 9

Abstract:

A system and method for automatically generating a narrative story receives data and information pertaining to a domain event. The received data and information and/or one or more derived features are then used to identify a plurality of angles for the narrative story. The plurality of angles is then filtered, for example through use of parameters that specify a focus for the narrative story, length of the narrative story, etc. Points associated with the filtered plurality of angles are then assembled and the narrative story is rendered using the filtered plurality of angles and the assembled points.

US Patent:

20130145242, Jun 6, 2013

Filed:

Jan 10, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/738609

Inventors:

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - Evanston IL, US
Kristian J. Hammond - Chicago IL, US
Nicholas D. Allen - Chicago IL, US
John R. Templon - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - Evanston IL

International Classification:

G06F 17/27

US Classification:

715202

Abstract:

A system and method for automatically generating a narrative story receives data and information pertaining to a domain event. The received data and information and/or one or more derived features are then used to identify a plurality of angles for the narrative story. The plurality of angles is then filtered, for example through use of parameters that specify a focus for the narrative story, length of the narrative story, etc. Points associated with the filtered plurality of angles are then assembled and the narrative story is rendered using the filtered plurality of angles and the assembled points.

US Patent:

20200089735, Mar 19, 2020

Filed:

Nov 20, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/689699

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Kristian J. Hammond - Chicago IL, US
Nicholas D. Allen - Chicago IL, US
John R. Templon - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/21
G06F 16/22
G06F 16/23
G06F 17/24
G06Q 10/10
G06F 17/27

Abstract:

A system and method for automatically generating a narrative story receives data and information pertaining to a domain event. The received data and information and/or one or more derived features are then used to identify a plurality of angles for the narrative story. The plurality of angles is then filtered, for example through use of parameters that specify a focus for the narrative story, length of the narrative story, etc. Points associated with the filtered plurality of angles are then assembled and the narrative story is rendered using the filtered plurality of angles and the assembled points.

US Patent:

20180285324, Oct 4, 2018

Filed:

Jun 4, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/996715

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Kristian J. Hammond - Chicago IL, US
Nicholas D. Allen - Chicago IL, US
John R. Templon - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/21
G06F 17/30
G06F 17/27
G06Q 10/10
G06F 17/24

Abstract:

A system and method for automatically generating a narrative story receives data and information pertaining to a domain event. The received data and information and/or one or more derived features are then used to identify a plurality of angles for the narrative story. The plurality of angles is then filtered, for example through use of parameters that specify a focus for the narrative story, length of the narrative story, etc. Points associated with the filtered plurality of angles are then assembled and the narrative story is rendered using the filtered plurality of angles and the assembled points.

US Patent:

20170344518, Nov 30, 2017

Filed:

Jul 31, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/664414

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Kristian J. Hammond - Chicago IL, US
Nicholas D. Allen - Chicago IL, US
John R. Templon - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/21
G06F 17/27
G06F 17/24
G06Q 10/10
G06F 17/30

Abstract:

A system and method for automatically generating a narrative story receives data and information pertaining to a domain event. The received data and information and/or one or more derived features are then used to identify a plurality of angles for the narrative story. The plurality of angles is then filtered, for example through use of parameters that specify a focus for the narrative story, length of the narrative story, etc. Points associated with the filtered plurality of angles are then assembled and the narrative story is rendered using the filtered plurality of angles and the assembled points.

US Patent:

20160328365, Nov 10, 2016

Filed:

Jul 15, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/211902

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Kristian J. Hammond - Chicago IL, US
Nicholas D. Allen - Chicago IL, US
John R. Templon - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/21
G06F 17/27
G06F 17/24
G06F 17/30

Abstract:

A system and method for automatically generating a narrative story receives data and information pertaining to a domain event. The received data and information and/or one or more derived features are then used to identify a plurality of angles for the narrative story. The plurality of angles is then filtered, for example through use of parameters that specify a focus for the narrative story, length of the narrative story, etc. Points associated with the filtered plurality of angles are then assembled and the narrative story is rendered using the filtered plurality of angles and the assembled points.