Patents by Inventor Galen W. Hedlund

Galen W. Hedlund 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).

  • Computer manufacturing with smart configuration methods
    Patent number: 6247128
    Abstract: A system of computer manufacturing with pre-installation of software which utilizes a software selection process controlled by a rules database to determine the proper software components to be pre-installed onto an assembled computer or hard drive. Additionally, the rules base determines the appropriate diagnostic and set-up software components to be installed in order to ensure a system that is ready-to-run upon receipt by a purchaser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Jerald C. Fisher, Lien Dai Nguyen, James Young, Gunnar P. Seaburg, Galen W. Hedlund, Richard S. Katz
  • Channel configuration program server architecture
    Patent number: 6092189
    Abstract: A process for the mass production of computers where software is automatically installed according to configure-to-order requirements. Additionally, the process captures the as-built hardware and software components of each computer for the vendor service and support program. Furthermore, the process provides a software installation environment which is secure from any undetectable alteration and offers control and auditing of subcontractors who produce systems according to manufacturer's specifications. Finally, the process automates the tracking and reporting of royalty payments to the appropriate recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Jerald C. Fisher, Lien Dai Nguyen, James Young, Gunnar P. Seaburg, Galen W. Hedlund, Richard S. Katz
  • Computer manufacturing architecture with two data-loading processes
    Patent number: 6038399
    Abstract: A computer manufacturing architecture in which a single software database feeds both direct downloading and surrogate downloading through a common network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Jerald C. Fisher, Lien Dai Nguyen, James Young, Gunnar P. Seaburg, Galen W. Hedlund, Richard S. Katz