Michael R Hertz

Author:

Michael Hertz

ISBN #:

0533111471

US Patent:

7584156, Sep 1, 2009

Filed:

May 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/440032

Inventors:

Michael T. Hertz - Manassas VA, US

Assignee:

Lockheed Martin Corporation - Manassas VA

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00

US Classification:

705400, 705 1, 705 10, 705 40

Abstract:

A method for estimating the cost of a system over its predetermined life cycle includes estimating refresh and non-refresh costs for the system over its life cycle. By estimating the refresh cost, such a method allows one to select the most cost-effective implementation for the system by comparing the costs of different implementations. For example, if the system is to be installed in a submarine, one can select the most cost-effective system configuration for a given refresh rate, where the refresh rate coincides with the intervals at which the submarine is in port for service. Or, for a given system configuration, one can determine the most cost-effective refresh rate, and thus select the most cost-effective interval for servicing the submarine.

US Patent:

20040010474, Jan 15, 2004

Filed:

May 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/440438

Inventors:

Michael Hertz - Manassas VA, US
Thomas Herald - Warrenton VA, US

Assignee:

Lockheed Martin Corporation

International Classification:

G06F017/00
G06G007/00
G06F019/00
G06F017/30
G06F007/00

US Classification:

705/400000, 700/096000, 700/097000, 707/002000

Abstract:

A method estimates a refresh parameter for a system having a life cycle and an affect that the refresh parameter has on the system. By estimating a refresh parameter, such a method provides one with a refresh strategy for achieving a system implementation, such as the most cost-effective implementation. For example, one can determine the most cost-effective system configuration for a given refresh strategy. Or, for a given system configuration, one can determine the most cost-effective refresh strategy. Alternatively, one determine the most cost-effective combination of refresh strategy and configuration.

US Patent:

20050216429, Sep 29, 2005

Filed:

Mar 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/807382

Inventors:

Michael Hertz - Manassas VA, US
Daniel Cernoch - Liverpool NY, US

International Classification:

G06F007/00

US Classification:

707001000

Abstract:

A process converts stand-alone data sources to an open standard based architecture and integrates data throughout disparate departments and organizations. Once the data is in an open environment, it is made available in a collaborative environment via Web-based applications. The process does not require that the data come under the control of a central database, rather each data owner retains control. The invention allows users to maintain original processes for conducting their day-to-day activities. With minor modification to client applications, role-based interconnectivity of data can be established to allow data elements to be re-used by all downstream users without re-entering data, thereby improving product and process knowledge, preventing errors, handling data arbitration, improving data visibility and flexibility for decision makers, and saving resources thereby allowing collaborators to focus on core business competencies.