Geography bricks for de-identification of healthcare data
US8296299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H10/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques of the described subject matter employ a break down algorithm in which a population of individuals is broken down into segments that have a greater number of individuals than a threshold minimum. Information on aggregated individuals may then be used to accomplish a variety of tasks, such as consumer purchasing preferences, market data analysis, sales force allocation, etc., without revealing the specific identity of any individuals or permitting others to determine, from the data, the identity of any individuals.
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