Richard Louis Mccarty

US Patent:

6393485, May 21, 2002

Filed:

Oct 27, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/181825

Inventors:

Ching-Yun Chao - Austin TX
Patrick M. Goal - Austin TX
Richard James McCarty - Austin TX

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 1300

US Classification:

709231

Abstract:

A clustered computer system provides both speed and reliability advantages. However, when communications between the clustered computers is compromised those same computers can become confused and corrupt database files. The present method and apparatus are used to improve the management of clustered computer systems. Specifically, the system expands the number of nodes available for failover conditions.

US Patent:

6438705, Aug 20, 2002

Filed:

Jan 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/240494

Inventors:

Ching-Yun Chao - Austin TX
Patrick M. Goal - Austin TX
Richard James McCarty - Austin TX

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H02H 305

US Classification:

714 4, 709226

Abstract:

One application of clustered computer systems is to support failover of applications and shared resources. Another is to support scalable or fault-tolerant distributed applications. The present invention utilizes a higher-level clustering mechanism (a multi-cluster) overlayed on top of multiple underlying clusters (subclusters) to extend their capabilities. In the described embodiment, subclusters supporting application and shared resource failover across a smaller number of nodes is overlayed with a multi-cluster supporting a larger number of nodes. The multi-cluster manages cluster-level communication among nodes, and the subclusters directly manage only the shared device and application resources which they are permitted to control. It is possible to move resources between nodes which reside in different subclusters. The multi-cluster layer also externalizes interfaces similar to those of the subclusters, providing application compatibility.

US Patent:

7130391, Oct 31, 2006

Filed:

Jan 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/752736

Inventors:

Janani Janakiraman - Austin TX, US
David Bruce Kumhyr - Austin TX, US
Richard James McCarty - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04M 1/64

US Classification:

379 8817, 379 8816, 379 9301, 37920103, 707102

Abstract:

An automated method, system and computer instructions for users to visually navigate telephone call trees are disclosed. A caller can connect to an automated telephone answering service, and download the service's call tree. The caller can view a display with the call tree, and modify or rearrange the order in which the menu options of the call tree are displayed. The user can then store the modified call tree for use in the future. Responsive to the selection of a specified node in the displayed call tree, an automated process can create a macro or similar set of software instructions, which can be invoked by the calling device during a subsequent connection to the automated telephone answering system associated with the subject call tree, in order to enter a queue associated with the selected node that enables the user to interact with the selected node.

US Patent:

7383307, Jun 3, 2008

Filed:

Jan 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/752804

Inventors:

Dustin C. Kirkland - Austin TX, US
Richard J. McCarty - Austin TX, US
Herman Rodriguez - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709206, 709201, 709205, 709207, 709217, 709248

Abstract:

A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing multi-threaded conversations in an instant messaging system. The present invention provides a menu option to allow the start of a new topic of discussion within the current instant messaging session. When a new topic is selected, a new thread of conversation is created within the messaging window that is segregated from previous topics of discussion. This new thread of conversation may be created at all other locations for all of the parties involved in the instant messaging session. In this manner, each party to a messaging session containing multiple conversations may be able to understand which response is related to which thread of conversation. In addition, a menu option may be provided by the instant messaging application to allow a user to merge one or more of the threaded conversations into a single conversation.

US Patent:

7426745, Sep 16, 2008

Filed:

Apr 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/422667

Inventors:

Richard James McCarty - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04L 9/00
H04L 9/32

US Classification:

726 1, 713193

Abstract:

A method and system for transparently encrypting (and decrypting) sensitive data stored in a directory (or other database) is provided. Sensitive data, a password for example, may be required by a client in a distributed data processing environment. When the database entry is created, the sensitive data received from a user, or more generally, a client, may be encrypted, and saved in the directory entry in encrypted form. Encryption of sensitive data may be performed in accordance with a predetermined set of policies. When the sensitive information is needed, it may be selectively delivered in encrypted or unencrypted form based on a policy in the set. Policies may include criteria external to the database, and interfaced to the database via a policy engine.

US Patent:

7475110, Jan 6, 2009

Filed:

Jan 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/752917

Inventors:

Dustin C. Kirkland - Austin TX, US
Richard James McCarty - Austin TX, US
Herman Rodriguez - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709204

Abstract:

A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing multi-threaded conversations in an instant messaging system. The present invention provides a menu option to allow the start of a new topic of discussion within the current instant messaging session. When a new topic is selected, a new thread of conversation is created within the messaging window that is segregated from previous topics of discussion. This new thread of conversation may be created at all other locations for all of the parties involved in the instant messaging session. In this manner, each party to a messaging session containing multiple conversations may be able to understand which response is related to which thread of conversation. In addition, a menu option may be provided by the instant messaging application to allow a user to merge one or more of the threaded conversations into a single conversation.

US Patent:

7480696, Jan 20, 2009

Filed:

Jan 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/752919

Inventors:

Dustin C. Kirkland - Austin TX, US
Richard J. McCarty - Austin TX, US
Herman Rodriguez - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709207, 709205, 709206

Abstract:

A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for filtering and prioritizing instant messaging threaded conversations in an instant messaging system based on thread content. The instant messaging client analyzes an incoming message to determine the thread subject. Based on the thread subject analysis, the client determines the priority level associated with the incoming message. The message is then delivered and displayed to the recipient according to the priority level. The present invention also allows a participant initiating a thread of conversation to override filter settings on a messaging client. The authority to override settings may be predicated on an external list, such as a corporate telephone directory. As a result, the participant, having some authority or rights to override the recipient's instant messaging settings, may be allowed to conduct a messaging session with the recipient.

US Patent:

7725538, May 25, 2010

Filed:

Dec 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/328633

Inventors:

Dustin C. Kirkland - Austin TX, US
Richard James McCarty - Austin TX, US
Herman Rodriguez - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709204

Abstract:

A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing multi-threaded conversations in an instant messaging system. The present invention provides a menu option to allow the start of a new topic of discussion within the current instant messaging session. When a new topic is selected, a new thread of conversation is created within the messaging window that is segregated from previous topics of discussion. This new thread of conversation may be created at all other locations for all of the parties involved in the instant messaging session. In this manner, each party to a messaging session containing multiple conversations may be able to understand which response is related to which thread of conversation. In addition, a menu option may be provided by the instant messaging application to allow a user to merge one or more of the threaded conversations into a single conversation.

Author:

Richard McCarty

ISBN #:

0120329433

Author:

Richard McCarty

ISBN #:

0306474034

Author:

Richard McCarty

ISBN #:

0897669436

Author:

Richard McCarty

ISBN #:

2881243398

Author:

Richard McCarty

ISBN #:

2881245064

Author:

Richard McCarty

ISBN #:

9057025205