Data processing: artificial intelligence – Application using ai with detail of the ai system – Business
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-15
2006-08-15
Hirl, Joseph P. (Department: 2129)
Data processing: artificial intelligence
Application using ai with detail of the ai system
Business
C706S014000, C706S012000, C706S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07092929
ABSTRACT:
Methods of and apparatus for simulating and projecting future sales, inventory and gross margin are described. Some methods provide bottom-up item-by-item, per location simulation of unit inventory and unit sales. Notional deliveries and other features of simulations and projections are reflected in the detailed description, accompanying figures and claims.
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Statement Regarding Public Use prepared by Applicants.
Chen Beth Li-Ju
Cope Ronald Samuel
Dvorak Robert E.
Pasternack Richard W.
Beffel, Jr. Ernest J.
Bluefire Systems, Inc.
Haynes Beffel & Wolfeld LLP
Hirl Joseph P.
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