Patents Assigned to Bocada, Inc,
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Method for extracting and storing records of data backup activity from a plurality of backup devices
Patent number: 9262277Abstract: A method and system for requesting, cross-referencing, extracting and storing historical records of data backup activity by using a software component that interfaces to a plurality of data backup software devices is disclosed. Through the use of a system and method in accordance with the present invention, the aforementioned database can be made self-refreshing, requiring minimal ongoing intervention subsequent to initial configuration. In addition, the aforementioned data refreshes can be manually invoked at any time.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: BOCADA, INC.Inventors: Cory Bear, Liam Scanlan -
METHOD FOR EXTRACTING AND STORING RECORDS OF DATA BACKUP ACTIVITY FROM A PLURALITY OF BACKUP DEVICES
Publication number: 20130226875Abstract: A method and system for requesting, cross-referencing, extracting and storing historical records of data backup activity by using a software component that interfaces to a plurality of data backup software devices is disclosed. Through the use of a system and method in accordance with the present invention, the aforementioned database can be made self-refreshing, requiring minimal ongoing intervention subsequent to initial configuration. In addition, the aforementioned data refreshes can be manually invoked at any time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: BOCADA, INC.Inventor: BOCADA, INC. -
Method for extracting and storing records of data backup activity from a plurality of backup devices
Patent number: 8407227Abstract: A method and system for requesting, cross-referencing, extracting and storing historical records of data backup activity by using a software component that interfaces to a plurality of data backup software devices is disclosed. In the first aspect, a method of storing automated request-for-historical records of data backup activity schedules is disclosed. In the second aspect, a method for invoking requests through a component that interfaces to a plurality of data backup software devices is disclosed. In the third aspect, a method for receiving historical records of data backup activity from said component is disclosed. In a fourth aspect, a method for making alterations to said historical records of data backup activity is disclosed. In a fifth aspect, a method for inserting said historical records of data backup activity into a data table located in an open, relational database is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Bocada, Inc.Inventors: Cory Bear, Liam Scanlan -
METHOD FOR EXTRACTING AND STORING RECORDS OF DATA BACKUP ACTIVITY FROM A PLURALITY OF BACKUP DEVICES
Publication number: 20090055449Abstract: A method and system for requesting, cross-referencing, extracting and storing historical records of data backup activity by using a software component that interfaces to a plurality of data backup software devices is disclosed. In the first aspect, a method of storing automated request-for-historical records of data backup activity schedules is disclosed. In the second aspect, a method for invoking requests through a component that interfaces to a plurality of data backup software devices is disclosed. In the third aspect, a method for receiving historical records of data backup activity from said component is disclosed. In a fourth aspect, a method for making alterations to said historical records of data backup activity is disclosed. In a fifth aspect, a method for inserting said historical records of data backup activity into a data table located in an open, relational database is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: Bocada, Inc.Inventors: Cory Bear, Liam Scanlan -
Patent number: 7496614Abstract: A method and system for examining historical records of backup activity consolidated from a plurality of backup engines is disclosed. The method includes reorganizing historical records of backup activity originating from a plurality of backup engines into unique visual representations to facilitate the identification of backup activity failures. The method allows representation of many levels of data extraction relating to backup successes, partial successes, and failures. In another aspect, a method of combining summary level data (summarized by backup server) with subsequently lower levels of detail in a single report that provides the ability to expand and contract at will is provided. In another aspect, a system for associating owners of computers being backed up with respective backup charges, rearranging data extracted from the RDB consisting of historical records originating from different backup engines, and constructing Billing Reports to reflect charges relating to said backup activities.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Bocada, Inc.Inventor: Liam Scanlan
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Patent number: 7469264Abstract: An extensible method and system for obtaining an historical record of data backup activity (and errors) from a plurality of data backup software devices, and converting the same into a canonical format, is disclosed. In the first aspect, a method comprises the steps of providing a late-binding mechanism that provides the invention with extensibility so that it can be made to inter-operate with an arbitrary variety of backup software devices. In the second aspect, an interface for requesting and returning a canonical backup activity log is disclosed. In the third aspect, an interface for requesting and returning a canonical backup error log is disclosed. In the fourth aspect, the use of a canonical format enables the data to be cross-referenced, consolidated and compared.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Bocada, Inc.Inventors: Liam Scanlan, Cory Bear
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Patent number: 7457833Abstract: An extensible method and system for obtaining an historical record of data backup activity (and errors) from a plurality of data backup software devices, and converting the same into a canonical format, is disclosed. In the first aspect, a method comprises the steps of providing a late-binding mechanism that provides the invention with extensibility so that it can be made to inter-operate with an arbitrary variety of backup software devices. In the second aspect, an interface for requesting and returning a canonical backup activity log is disclosed. In the third aspect, an interface for requesting and returning a canonical backup error log is disclosed. In the fourth aspect, the use of a canonical format enables the data to be cross-referenced, consolidated and compared.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Bocada, Inc.Inventors: Cory Bear, Liam Scanlan
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Patent number: 6745210Abstract: A method and system for examining historical records of backup activity consolidated from a plurality of backup engines, utilizing a data processing system, is disclosed. In the first aspect, a method comprises the steps of reorganizing historical records of backup activity originating from a plurality of backup engines into unique visual representations to facilitate the speedy and reliable identification of backup activity failures. The method also includes sending prepared requests from BRG to RDB, and then receiving data from RDB. In another aspect, it is disclosed a method of representing a uniquely high number of levels of data extraction relating to backup successes and failures. In another aspect, it is disclosed a method of representing variations other than simply Failure or Success of backup activities, namely Partial failures.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2000Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Bocada, Inc.Inventors: Liam Scanlan, Cory Bear
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Patent number: 6708188Abstract: An extensible method and system for obtaining an historical record of data backup activity (and errors) from a plurality of data backup software devices, and converting the same into a canonical format, is disclosed. In the first aspect, a method comprises the steps of providing a late-binding mechanism that provides the invention with extensibility so that it can be made to inter-operate with an arbitrary variety of backup software devices. In the second aspect, an interface for requesting and returning a canonical backup activity log is disclosed. In the third aspect, an interface for requesting and returning a canonical backup error log is disclosed. In the fourth aspect, the use of a canonical format enables the data to be cross-referenced, consolidated and compared.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2000Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Bocada, Inc.Inventors: Cory Bear, Liam Scanlan
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Method for extracting and storing records of data backup activity from a plurality of backup devices
Patent number: 6640217Abstract: A method and system for requesting, cross-referencing, extracting and storing historical records of data backup activity by using a software component that interfaces to a plurality of data backup software devices is disclosed. In the first aspect, a method of storing automated request-for-historical records of data backup activity schedules is disclosed. In the second aspect, a method for invoking requests through a component that interfaces to a plurality of data backup software devices is disclosed. In the third aspect, a method for receiving historical records of data backup activity from said component is disclosed. In a fourth aspect, a method for making alterations to said historical records of data backup activity is disclosed. In a fifth aspect, a method for inserting said historical records of data backup activity into a data table located in an open, relational database is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2000Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Bocada, Inc,Inventors: Liam Scanlan, Cory Bear