Patents by Inventor Eliot Horowitz

Eliot Horowitz 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).

  • Publication number: 20150278295
    Abstract: Database systems and methods that implement a data aggregation framework are provided. The framework can be configured to optimize aggregate operations over non-relational distributed databases, including, for example, data access, data retrieval, data writes, indexing, etc. Various embodiments are configured to aggregate multiple operations and/or commands, where the results (e.g., database documents and computations) captured from the distributed database are transformed as they pass through an aggregation operation. The aggregation operation can be defined as a pipeline which enables the results from a first operation to be redirected into the input of a subsequent operation, which output can be redirected into further subsequent operations. Computations may also be executed at each stage of the pipeline, where each result at each stage can be evaluated by the computation to return a result. Execution of the pipeline can be optimized based on data dependencies and re-ordering of the pipeline operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz, Chris Todd Westin
  • Publication number: 20150193463
    Abstract: A durable memory-mapped database system includes a first memory-mapped view of a database, a second memory-mapped view of the database, a journal buffer and a journal. The first memory-mapped view of the database is a protected view and includes copies of a plurality of datafiles from the database. The second memory-mapped view of the database is a write view and includes copies of the plurality of datafiles. The journal buffer is a buffer in random access memory configured to record datafile updates. The journal is configured to periodically receive recorded datafile updates from the journal buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz, Mathias Stearn
  • Publication number: 20150161122
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to system and methods for optimizing identification of locations within a search area using hash values. A hash value represents location information in a single dimension format. Computing points around some location includes calculating an identification boundary that surrounds the location of interest based on the location's hash value. The identification boundary is expanded until it exceeds a search area defined by the location and a distance. Points around the location can be identified based on having associated hash values that fall within the identification boundary. Hashing operations let a system reduce the geometric work (i.e. searching inside boundaries) and processing required, by computing straightforward operations on hash quantities (e.g. searching a linear range of geohashes), instead of, for example, point to point comparisons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz
  • Patent number: 8996463
    Abstract: Database systems and methods that implement a data aggregation framework are provided. The framework can be configured to optimize aggregate operations over non-relational distributed databases, including, for example, data access, data retrieval, data writes, indexing, etc. Various embodiments are configured to aggregate multiple operations and/or commands, where the results (e.g., database documents and computations) captured from the distributed database are transformed as they pass through an aggregation operation. The aggregation operation can be defined as a pipeline which enables the results from a first operation to be redirected into the input of a subsequent operation, which output can be redirected into further subsequent operations. Computations may also be executed at each stage of the pipeline, where each result at each stage can be evaluated by the computation to return a result. Execution of the pipeline can be optimized based on data dependencies and re-ordering of the pipeline operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: MongoDB, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz, Chris Todd Westin
  • Patent number: 8990159
    Abstract: A durable memory-mapped database system includes a first memory-mapped view of a database, a second memory-mapped view of the database, a journal buffer and a journal. The first memory-mapped view of the database is a protected view and includes copies of a plurality of datafiles from the database. The second memory-mapped view of the database is a write view and includes copies of the plurality of datafiles. The journal buffer is a buffer in random access memory configured to record datafile updates. The journal is configured to periodically receive recorded datafile updates from the journal buffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: MongoDB, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz, Mathias Stearn
  • Patent number: 8965901
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to system and methods for optimizing identification of locations within a search area using hash values. A hash value represents location information in a single dimension format. Computing points around some location includes calculating an identification boundary that surrounds the location of interest based on the location's hash value. The identification boundary is expanded until it exceeds a search area defined by the location and a distance. Points around the location can be identified based on having associated hash values that fall within the identification boundary. Hashing operations let a system reduce the geometric work (i.e. searching inside boundaries) and processing required, by computing straightforward operations on hash quantities (e.g. searching a linear range of geohashes), instead of, for example, point to point comparisons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: MongoDB, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20140258255
    Abstract: According to one aspect, provided are methods and systems for minimizing lock contention in a distributed database environment. The methods and systems can include a database management component configured to manage database instances, the database management component also configured to receive a first data request operation on the distributed database, an execution component configured to process the first data request operation including at least one write request on at least one database instance managed by the database management component, and a fault prediction component configured to detect a potential page fault responsive to a target data of the write request, wherein the execution component is further configured to suspend execution of the first data request operation, request access a physical storage to read the target data into active memory, and re-execute the first data request operation after a period of time for suspending the first data request operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20140164831
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for managing asynchronous replication in a distributed database environment, wherein a cluster of nodes are assigned roles for processing database requests. In one embodiment, the system provides a node with a primary role to process write operations against its database, generate an operation log reflecting the processed operations, and permit asynchronous replication of the operations to at least one secondary node. In another embodiment, the primary node is the only node configured to accept write operations. Both primary and secondary nodes can process read operations. Although in some to settings read requests can be restricted to secondary nodes or the primary node. In one embodiment, the systems and methods provide for automatic failover of the primary node role, can include a consensus election protocol for identifying the next primary node. Further, the systems and methods can be configured to automatically reintegrate a failed primary node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: MONGODB, INC.
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20140032525
    Abstract: Database systems and methods that implement a data aggregation framework are provided. The framework can be configured to optimize aggregate operations over non-relational distributed databases, including, for example, data access, data retrieval, data writes, indexing, etc. Various embodiments are configured to aggregate multiple operations and/or commands, where the results (e.g., database documents and computations) captured from the distributed database are transformed as they pass through an aggregation operation. The aggregation operation can be defined as a pipeline which enables the results from a first operation to be redirected into the input of a subsequent operation, which output can be redirected into further subsequent operations. Computations may also be executed at each stage of the pipeline, where each result at each stage can be evaluated by the computation to return a result. Execution of the pipeline can be optimized based on data dependencies and re-ordering of the pipeline operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20140032579
    Abstract: Database systems and methods that implement a data aggregation framework are provided. The framework can be configured to optimize aggregate operations over non-relational distributed databases, including, for example, data access, data retrieval, data writes, indexing, etc. Various embodiments are configured to aggregate multiple operations and/or commands, where the results (e.g., database documents and computations) captured from the distributed database are transformed as they pass through an aggregation operation. The aggregation operation can be defined as a pipeline which enables the results from a first operation to be redirected into the input of a subsequent operation, which output can be redirected into further subsequent operations. Computations may also be executed at each stage of the pipeline, where each result at each stage can be evaluated by the computation to return a result. Execution of the pipeline can be optimized based on data dependencies and re-ordering of the pipeline operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20130290249
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing asynchronous replication in a distributed database environment, while providing for scaling of the distributed database. A cluster of nodes can be assigned roles for managing partitions of data within the database and processing database requests. In one embodiment, each cluster includes a node with a primary role to process write operations and mange asynchronous replication of the operations to at least one secondary node. Each cluster or set of nodes can host one or more partitions of database data. Collectively, the cluster or set of nodes define a shard cluster that hosts all the data of the distributed database. Each shard cluster, individual nodes, or sets of nodes can be configured to manage the size of any hosted partitions, splitting database partitions, migrating partitions, and/or managing expansion of shard clusters to encompass new systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz
  • Patent number: 8572031
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for managing asynchronous replication in a distributed database environment, wherein a cluster of nodes are assigned roles for processing database requests. In one embodiment, the system provides a node with a primary role to process write operations against its database, generate an operation log reflecting the processed operations, and permit asynchronous replication of the operations to at least one secondary node. In another embodiment, the primary node is the only node configured to accept write operations. Both primary and secondary nodes can process read operations. Although in some to settings read requests can be restricted to secondary nodes or the primary node. In one embodiment, the systems and methods provide for automatic failover of the primary node role, can include a consensus election protocol for identifying the next primary node. Further, the systems and methods can be configured to automatically reintegrate a failed primary node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: MongoDB, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20130110771
    Abstract: A durable memory-mapped database system includes a first memory-mapped view of a database, a second memory-mapped view of the database, a journal buffer and a journal. The first memory-mapped view of the database is a protected view and includes copies of a plurality of datafiles from the database. The second memory-mapped view of the database is a write view and includes copies of the plurality of datafiles. The journal buffer is a buffer in random access memory configured to record datafile updates. The journal is configured to periodically receive recorded datafile updates from the journal buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz, Mathias Stearn
  • Publication number: 20120254175
    Abstract: According to one aspect, provided is a horizontally scaled database architecture. Partition a database enables efficient distribution of data across a number of systems reducing processing costs associated with multiple machines. According to some aspects, the partitioned database can be manages as a single source interface to handle client requests. Further, it is realized that by identifying and testing key properties, horizontal scaling architectures can be implemented and operated with minimal overhead. In one embodiment, databases can be partitioned in an order preserving manner such that the overhead associated with moving the data for a given partition can be minimized during management of the data and/or database. In one embodiment, splits and migrations operations prioritize zero cost partitions, thereby, reducing computational burden associated with managing a partitioned database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Eliot Horowitz, Dwight Merriman
  • Publication number: 20120226889
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to system and methods for optimizing identification of locations within a search area using hash values. A hash value represents location information in a single dimension format. Computing points around some location includes calculating an identification boundary that surrounds the location of interest based on the location's hash value. The identification boundary is expanded until it exceeds a search area defined by the location and a distance. Points around the location can be identified based on having associated hash values that fall within the identification boundary. Hashing operations let a system reduce the geometric work (i.e. searching inside boundaries) and processing required, by computing straightforward operations on hash quantities (e.g. searching a linear range of geohashes), instead of, for example, point to point comparisons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20120166390
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for managing asynchronous replication in a distributed database environment, wherein a cluster of nodes are assigned roles for processing database requests. In one embodiment, the system provides a node with a primary role to process write operations against its database, generate an operation log reflecting the processed operations, and permit asynchronous replication of the operations to at least one secondary node. In another embodiment, the primary node is the only node configured to accept write operations. Both primary and secondary nodes can process read operations. Although in some to settings read requests can be restricted to secondary nodes or the primary node. In one embodiment, the systems and methods provide for automatic failover of the primary node role, can include a consensus election protocol for identifying the next primary node. Further, the systems and methods can be configured to automatically reintegrate a failed primary node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Dwight Merriman, Eliot Horowitz