Patents by Inventor Giovanni M. Della-Libera

Giovanni M. Della-Libera has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11620304
    Abstract: A method for transforming strings includes identifying one or more candidate example input strings from a database including a set of input strings. The candidate example input strings are presented for example transformation. For one or more of the candidate example input strings, an example output string corresponding to that example input string is received, where each example input string and its corresponding example output string define a transformation example in an example set. A string transformation program is generated based on transformation examples in the example set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Sumit Gulwani, Ranvijay Kumar, Chairy Chiu Ying Cheung, Daniel Adam Perelman, Euan Peter Garden, Giovanni M. Della-Libera
  • Patent number: 11256710
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to string transformation sub-program suggestion. One example provides, at a computing device, a method comprising receiving a dataset having a plurality of input strings; receiving a declarative user input associated with a desired string transformation sub-program to be performed using the dataset as input; in a search space having a plurality of string transformation sub-programs, reducing the search space based on (i) the user input and (ii) one or more of the plurality of input strings of the dataset, to thereby form a reduced search space, the reduced search space having at least one string transformation sub-program that is configured to transform one or more of the plurality of input strings of the dataset; and selecting, from the reduced search space, one or more suggested string transformation sub-programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Sumit Gulwani, Ranvijay Kumar, Abhishek Udupa, Craig Allen Lee, Giovanni M. Della-Libera
  • Patent number: 10606665
    Abstract: Job execution can be scheduled and monitored. Execution of a job results in generation of one or more data slices, which can be consumed as input by one or more related jobs. Data slices can be presented in an interactive view. Selection of a data slice in the view can trigger automatic identification of related data slices based on dependencies between data slices. Each data slice can also include and be presented with a status indicating the availability of corresponding data, such as pending, ready, or failed. Furthermore, selection of a data slice that failed to generate successfully can trigger identification of related data slices that failed or are predicted to fail to generate successfully.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew J. Peacock, Cheryl Couris, Christina Storm, Amir Netz, Chiu Ying Cheung, Michael J. Flasko, Kevin Grealish, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Sonia P. Carlson, Mark W. Heninger, Paula M. Bach, David J. Nettleton
  • Publication number: 20180113922
    Abstract: A method for transforming strings includes identifying one or more candidate example input strings from a database including a set of input strings. The candidate example input strings are presented for example transformation. For one or more of the candidate example input strings, an example output string corresponding to that example input string is received, where each example input string and its corresponding example output string define a transformation example in an example set. A string transformation program is generated based on transformation examples in the example set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Sumit Gulwani, Ranvijay Kumar, Chairy Chiu Ying Cheung, Daniel Adam Perelman, Euan Peter Garden, Giovanni M. Della-Libera
  • Publication number: 20180113873
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to string transformation sub-program suggestion. One example provides, at a computing device, a method comprising receiving a dataset having a plurality of input strings; receiving a declarative user input associated with a desired string transformation sub-program to be performed using the dataset as input; in a search space having a plurality of string transformation sub-programs, reducing the search space based on (i) the user input and (ii) one or more of the plurality of input strings of the dataset, to thereby form a reduced search space, the reduced search space having at least one string transformation sub-program that is configured to transform one or more of the plurality of input strings of the dataset; and selecting, from the reduced search space, one or more suggested string transformation sub-programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Sumit Gulwani, Ranvijay Kumar, Abhishek Udupa, Craig Allen Lee, Giovanni M. Della-Libera
  • Publication number: 20170286185
    Abstract: Job execution can be scheduled and monitored. Execution of a job results in generation of one or more data slices, which can be consumed as input by one or more related jobs. Data slices can be presented in an interactive view. Selection of a data slice in the view can trigger automatic identification of related data slices based on dependencies between data slices. Each data slice can also include and be presented with a status indicating the availability of corresponding data, such as pending, ready, or failed. Furthermore, selection of a data slice that failed to generate successfully can trigger identification of related data slices that failed or are predicted to fail to generate successfully.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew J. Peacock, Cheryl Couris, Christina Storm, Amir Netz, Chiu Ying Cheung, Michael J. Flasko, Kevin Grealish, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Sonia P. Carlson, Mark W. Heninger, Paula M. Bach, David J. Nettleton
  • Patent number: 9684546
    Abstract: A view of data transformation jobs can be presented by way of a user interface. Related jobs can subsequently be identified automatically after a job is selected based on data dependencies between jobs. Execution status can also be determined and presented such that successful and failed execution of jobs, for example, can be differentiated. Furthermore, selection of a job run that failed to execute successfully can trigger identification of related jobs runs that failed or are predicted to fail to execute successfully.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew J. Peacock, Cheryl Couris, Christina Storm, Amir Netz, Chiu Ying Cheung, Michael J. Flasko, Kevin Grealish, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Sonia P. Carlson, Mark W. Heninger, Paula M. Bach, David J. Nettleton
  • Publication number: 20160170811
    Abstract: A view of data transformation jobs can be presented by way of a user interface. Related jobs can subsequently be identified automatically after a job is selected based on data dependencies between jobs. Execution status can also be determined and presented such that successful and failed execution of jobs, for example, can be differentiated. Furthermore, selection of a job run that failed to execute successfully can trigger identification of related jobs runs that failed or are predicted to fail to execute successfully.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew J. Peacock, Cheryl Couris, Christina Storm, Amir Netz, Chiu Ying Cheung, Michael J. Flasko, Kevin Grealish, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Sonia P. Carlson, Mark W. Heninger, Paula M. Bach, David J. Nettleton
  • Publication number: 20160117087
    Abstract: Jobs can be created within a visual authoring environment. A new job of a selected type can be added to a diagrammatic workspace. Subsequently, a mechanism configured to enable selection of a saved job that implements all or a portion of the job can be presented. After selection, a saved job can be acquired and the workspace updated based thereon. Furthermore, data sources associated with the saved job can be can be added to a data source designated portion of the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Cheryl Couris, Christina Storm, Andrew J. Peacock, Amir Netz, Chiu Ying Cheung, Michael J. Flasko, Kevin Grealish, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Sonia P. Carlson, Mark W. Heninger, Paula M. Bach, Taurean A. Jones, David J. Nettleton
  • Publication number: 20160117371
    Abstract: Jobs can be authored in conjunction with a visual workspace. Upon selection of representation of a data source in the workspace, a preview of the data source can be generated within context of the visual workspace. Further, representations of one or more data transformation operations can be provided with the preview. Selection of a transformation operation results in an updated preview reflecting application of the operation as well as generation of backend code to perform the operation. Furthermore, a job comprising one or more transformation operations can be added to the workspace automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Cheryl Couris, Christina Storm, Andrew J. Peacock, Amir Netz, Chiu Ying Cheung, Michael J. Flasko, Kevin Grealish, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Sonia P. Carlson, Mark W. Heninger, Paula M. Bach, Taurean A. Jones
  • Patent number: 8725776
    Abstract: A signature system with a mechanism to identify element(s) of a signed document includes a sender having a signature module with a digest generator. The digest generator generates digests for identifying selected elements of the document. The resulting “identifying” digests are then used in generating a signature in which the sender signs the digests rather than the original elements. The receiver can then process the signature and use these digests to distinguish between elements, as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Vijay K. Gajjala, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Vaithialingam Balayoghan, Tomasz Janczuk
  • Patent number: 8321833
    Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to a syntax for a scripting language that allows data intensive applications to be written in a compact, human friendly, textual format. The scripting language can be a declarative programming language, such as the “D” programming language, which is well suited to the authoring of data intensive programs. A compact query syntax is provided for D that simplifies the expression of complex and data intensive programs. In another non-limiting aspect, conventional operator precedence is modified to accommodate the compact syntax and other unique features of a general purpose declarative programming language.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Langworthy, Bradford H. Lovering, Donald F. Box, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Jeffrey S. Pinkston, Jeffrey C. Schlimmer, John D. Doty, John L. Hamby
  • Patent number: 8302149
    Abstract: A distributed security system is provided. The distributed security system uses a security policy that is written in a policy language that is transport and security protocol independent as well as independent of cryptographic technologies. This security policy can be expressed using the language to create different security components allowing for greater scalability and flexibility. By abstracting underlying protocols and technologies, multiple environments and platforms can be supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Christopher G. Kaler, Scott A. Konersmann, Butler W. Lampson, Paul J. Leach, Bradford H. Lovering, Steven E. Lucco, Stephen J. Millet, Richard F. Rashid, John P. Shewchuk
  • Patent number: 8176085
    Abstract: Modular forest automata (MFA) provide a unified description of partially-ordered regular tree patterns. MFAs provide simple methods for determinization, sub-typing, intersection, and complementation of these patterns. MFAs support high-performance pattern analysis and matching. Modular forest transducers, in conjunction with modular forest automata, enable compilers to place semantic actions on any state transition while supporting efficient transformation of labeled, directed graphs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Steven E. Lucco
  • Patent number: 8015204
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and data structures for communicating object metadata are provided. A generic metadata container is presented that allows object metadata to be described in an extensible manner using protocol-neutral and platform-independent methodologies. A metadata scope refers to a dynamic universe of targets to which the included metadata statements correspond. Metadata properties provide a mechanism to describe the metadata itself, and metadata security can be used to ensure authentic metadata is sent and received. Mechanisms are also provided to allow refinement and replacement of metadata statements. The generic metadata container can be adapted to dynamically define access control rights to a range of objects by a range of users, including granted and denied access rights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher G. Kaler, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Elliot Waingold
  • Patent number: 7921216
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an automated, user friendly way of constructing and using a binding object. A developer is presented with and selects binding elements that will ultimately be used to create a runtime communication channel for transporting a message between a client and service endpoint. After receiving the user input, metadata, a channel factory and listener factory are created. The metadata describes binding elements and provides an abstract representation of a protocol stack that implements communication aspects at runtime. The channel factory is configured to use the collection of metadata at runtime to generate the runtime communication channel. Further, the listener factory is configured to accept the runtime communication channel for de-multiplexing the communication aspects in order to process the message at a service endpoint. The present invention also provides for groupings of binding elements and standardized binding objects organized based on industry need.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Craig A. Critchley, David A. Wortendyke, Elliot L. Waingold, Eric K. Zinda, Erik B. Christensen, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Kenneth D. Wolf, Michael S. Vernal, Shy Cohen, Stefan H. Pharies, Stephen J. Millet, Stephen T. Swartz, Tomasz Janczuk, Uday S. Hegde, Yaniv Pessach
  • Publication number: 20110078212
    Abstract: A signature system with a mechanism to identify element(s) of a signed document includes a sender having a signature module with a digest generator. The digest generator generates digests for identifying selected elements of the document. The resulting “identifying” digests are then used in generating a signature in which the sender signs the digests rather than the original elements. The receiver can then process the signature and use these digests to distinguish between elements, as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Vijay K. Gajjala, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, V.B. Balayoghan, Tomasz Janczuk
  • Patent number: 7899047
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a virtual network are disclosed. At least one layer of abstraction is created between network service applications and conventional network protocols by inserting an adaptive dispatcher between applications and network transport services on each machine in a network. The message protocol in the virtual network is extensible, allowing application programs to create new headers within any message as needed. The adaptive dispatcher contains handlers that route and dispatch messages within the virtual network based on arbitrary content within each message, including any combination of headers and/or data content. Each device on the virtual network has a virtual address to which messages are directed, allowing devices to move within the network without reconfiguring routing tables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Luis F. Cabrera, Erik B. Christensen, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Christopher G. Kaler, David E. Levin, Bradford H. Lovering, Steven E. Lucco, Stephen J. Millet, John P. Shewchuk, Robert S. Wahbe, David A. Wortendyke
  • Patent number: 7873831
    Abstract: A signature system with a mechanism to identify element(s) of a signed document includes a sender having a signature module with a digest generator. The digest generator generates digests for identifying selected elements of the document. The resulting “identifying” digests are then used in generating a signature in which the sender signs the digests rather than the original elements. The receiver can then process the signature and use these digests to distinguish between elements, as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Vijay K. Gajjala, Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Vaithialingam B. Balayoghan, Tomasz Janczuk
  • Patent number: 7809938
    Abstract: A distributed security system is provided. The distributed security system uses a security policy that is written in a policy language that is transport and security protocol independent as well as independent of cryptographic technologies. This security policy can be expressed using the language to create different security components allowing for greater scalability and flexibility. By abstracting underlying protocols and technologies, multiple environments and platforms can be supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Giovanni M. Della-Libera, Christopher G. Kaler, Scott A. Konersmann, Butler W. Lampson, Paul J. Leach, Bradford H. Lovering, Steven E. Lucco, Stephen J. Millet, Richard F. Rashid, John P. Shewchuk