Patents by Inventor Ann Shvarts

Ann Shvarts 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: 11468437
    Abstract: A method and system for license server synchronization are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a first capability request from a licensing server, transmitting a first capability response to the licensing server. The licensing server provides a second capability response to a device, and the second capability response is in response to a second capability request sent by the device to the licensing server. The second capability response includes one or more capabilities included in the first capability response. A server synchronization message is received from the licensing server and a request for payment is transmitted to a service provider, wherein the request for payment is generated based on the server synchronization message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Flexera Software LLC
    Inventors: Vikram Venkata Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Publication number: 20170344980
    Abstract: A method and system for license server synchronization are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a first capability request from a licensing server, transmitting a first capability response to the licensing server. The licensing server provides a second capability response to a device, and the second capability response is in response to a second capability request sent by the device to the licensing server. The second capability response includes one or more capabilities included in the first capability response. A server synchronization message is received from the licensing server and a request for payment is transmitted to a service provider, wherein the request for payment is generated based on the server synchronization message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Vikram Venkata KOKA, Ann SHVARTS
  • Patent number: 9710809
    Abstract: A method and system for license server synchronization are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a first capability request from a licensing server, transmitting a first capability response to the licensing server. The licensing server provides a second capability response to a device, and the second capability response is in response to a second capability request sent by the device to the licensing server. The second capability response includes one or more capabilities included in the first capability response. A server synchronization message is received from the licensing server and a request for payment is transmitted to a service provider, wherein the request for payment is generated based on the server synchronization message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Flexera Software LLC
    Inventors: Vikram Venkata Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Patent number: 9602546
    Abstract: Several embodiments include a policy-bound token distribution system. The system can include a back-office server that issues policy-bound tokens to local main distribution servers. A local main distribution server can distribute a policy-bound token to a digital environment to authorize an operator to take advantage of a protected resource. The system can rely on a backup server to distribute the policy-bound tokens whenever the distribution service of the local main distribution server is unavailable. To prevent run-time leakage from the backup server, the backup server can synchronize its distribution state with the local main distribution server and the back-office server. The distribution state can include distribution transaction records between the backup server and client devices. Throughout the system, each distribution transaction record can be assigned unique transaction ID to prevent multiple accounting of the same distribution transaction record from different servers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Flexera Software LLC
    Inventors: Ann Shvarts, Vikram Venkata Koka
  • Publication number: 20170041346
    Abstract: Several embodiments include a policy-bound token distribution system. The system can include a back-office server that issues policy-bound tokens to local main distribution servers. A local main distribution server can distribute a policy-bound token to a digital environment to authorize an operator to take advantage of a protected resource. The system can rely on a backup server to distribute the policy-bound tokens whenever the distribution service of the local main distribution server is unavailable. To prevent run-time leakage from the backup server, the backup server can synchronize its distribution state with the local main distribution server and the back-office server. The distribution state can include distribution transaction records between the backup server and client devices. Throughout the system, each distribution transaction record can be assigned unique transaction ID to prevent multiple accounting of the same distribution transaction record from different servers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Ann SHVARTS, Vikram Venkata KOKA
  • Patent number: 9141771
    Abstract: In embedded licensing from multiple license sources, a hardware device sends a capability request when a new licensed capability or modification to an existing licensed capability is desired. The hardware device transmits a first capability request to a first server and receives a first capability response from the first server. The hardware device then transmits a second capability request to a second server and receives a second capability response from the second server. When the first server and the second server are the same, regenerative licensing is activated by the hardware device, and an authorized capabilities list of the second capability response replaces an authorized capabilities list of the first capability response. When the first server and the second server are distinct, cumulative licensing is activated by the hardware device, and an authorized capabilities list of the second capability response is added to an authorized capabilities list of the first capability response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: FLEXERA SOFTWARE LLC
    Inventors: Shweta Shetty, Vikram Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Patent number: 8850605
    Abstract: A method and system for capacity licensing are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises receiving a capability request from a device, sending a capability response to the device, the capability response comprising a serving of license rights. A deduction record is stored, the deduction record deducting a license from a license pool. An information request is received from the device, and an information response is sent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Flexera Software LLC
    Inventors: Vikram Venkata Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Patent number: 8850607
    Abstract: A method and system for capacity licensing are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises receiving a capability request from a device, sending a capability response to the device, the capability response comprising a serving of license rights. A deduction record is stored, the deduction record deducting a license from a license pool. An information request is received from the device, and an information response is sent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Flexera Software LLC
    Inventors: Vikram Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Publication number: 20140136416
    Abstract: A method and system for license server synchronization are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a first capability request from a licensing server, transmitting a first capability response to the licensing server. The licensing server provides a second capability response to a device, and the second capability response is in response to a second capability request sent by the device to the licensing server. The second capability response includes one or more capabilities included in the first capability response. A server synchronization message is received from the licensing server and a request for payment is transmitted to a service provider, wherein the request for payment is generated based on the server synchronization message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Flexera Software LLC
    Inventors: Vikram Venkata Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Publication number: 20140136426
    Abstract: A method and system for capacity licensing are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises receiving a capability request from a device, sending a capability response to the device, the capability response comprising a serving of license rights. A deduction record is stored, the deduction record deducting a license from a license pool. An information request is received from the device, and an information response is sent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Flexera Software LLC
    Inventors: Vikram Venkata Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Publication number: 20140136425
    Abstract: Methods and system for providing licensing programs are provided. The electronic license may specify a number of available licenses based on the count property, a license model for calculating a number of used licenses based on the count type property, a number of available overdraft licenses based on the overdraft property, and an interval of available time within which return of a used license is accepted, which is based on the return interval property. The electronic license may then be distributed together with the licensing program to the licensee. A new electronic license can be deployed by the licensee without a need to update previously installed licensing program. The combination of count-related license properties may be applicable to a great variety of license models and deployments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Flexera Software LLC
    Inventors: Vikram Venkata Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Publication number: 20140026222
    Abstract: Methods and system for providing licensing programs are provided. The electronic license may specify a number of available licenses based on the count property, a license model for calculating a number of used licenses based on the count type property, a number of available overdraft licenses based on the overdraft property, and an interval of available time within which return of a used license is accepted, based on the return interval property. The electronic license may then be distributed together with the licensing program to the licensee. A new electronic license can be deployed by the licensee without a need to update previously installed licensing program. The combination of count-related license properties may be applicable to a great variety of license models and deployments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Vikram Venkata Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Publication number: 20120158415
    Abstract: A method and system for license server synchronization are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a first capability request from a licensing server, transmitting a first capability response to the licensing server. The licensing server provides a second capability response to a device, and the second capability response is in response to a second capability request sent by the device to the licensing server. The second capability response includes one or more capabilities included in the first capability response. A server synchronization message is received from the licensing server and a request for payment is transmitted to a service provider, wherein the request for payment is generated based on the server synchronization message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Vikram Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Patent number: 8103804
    Abstract: A method and system for embedded regenerative licensing are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method, comprises transmitting a first capability request for a first hardware device to a hardware adapter. A second capability request for a second hardware device is transmitted to the hardware adapter. A first device capability response for the first hardware device is received from the hardware adapter. The first device capability response comprises a first timestamp, a first unique identifier for the first hardware device, and a first functions list to disable on the first hardware device. A second device capability response for the second hardware device is received from the hardware adapter. The second device capability response comprises a second timestamp, a second unique identifier for the second hardware device, and a second functions list including one or more functions from the first hardware device to enable on the second hardware device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Flexera Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikram Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Publication number: 20110072522
    Abstract: A method and system for capacity licensing are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises receiving a capability request from a device, sending a capability response to the device, the capability response comprising a serving of license rights. A deduction record is stored, the deduction record deducting a license from a license pool. An information request is received from the device, and an information response is sent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Vikram Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Publication number: 20100121990
    Abstract: A method and system for embedded regenerative licensing are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method, comprises transmitting a first capability request for a first hardware device to a hardware adapter. A second capability request for a second hardware device is transmitted to the hardware adapter. A first device capability response for the first hardware device is received from the hardware adapter. The first device capability response comprises a first timestamp, a first unique identifier for the first hardware device, and a first functions list to disable on the first hardware device. A second device capability response for the second hardware device is received from the hardware adapter. The second device capability response comprises a second timestamp, a second unique identifier for the second hardware device, and a second functions list including one or more functions from the first hardware device to enable on the second hardware device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Vikram Koka, Ann Shvarts
  • Publication number: 20060241455
    Abstract: There is a need for a better way of collecting information on adjusting and determining presets in ultrasound machines. The system and method according to various embodiments of the present invention involve automatic collection of data of ultrasound scan settings frequently used and optimized by the operator for various types of scan scenarios. With the automatically collected data, the ultrasound machine operator is given the opportunity to accept modifications to the default presets or to prompt creation of new presets. Additionally, the automatically collected information is reported back to the manufacturing company and used for determining what default presets should be programmed in new machines. The report back is done in real time through wireless connection, network connection or both. Alternatively, the report back is done through use of a storage device or computer readable memory medium in which ultrasound scan settings are saved for later review.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventor: Ann Shvarts
  • Patent number: 6733458
    Abstract: A diagnostic medical ultrasound system having an integrated invasive medical device guidance system is disclosed. The guidance system obtains image slice geometry and other imaging parameters from the ultrasound system to optimize the guidance computations and visual representations of the invasive medical device and the imaged portion of the subject. Further, the ultrasound system obtains guidance data indicating the relative location, i.e. position and/or orientation of the invasive medical device relative to the transducer and imaging plane to optimize the imaging plane and ultrasound beam characteristics to automatically optimally image both the imaged portion of the subject and the invasive medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Acuson Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Steins, Ann Shvarts, Thilaka S. Sumanaweera