Patents by Inventor Gary C. Hess

Gary C. Hess 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).

  • Test generator for converting a model of computer component object behavior and stimulus values to test script
    Patent number: 7076713
    Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and an associated method that tests the response of a computer component. The apparatus includes a modeler, a tester, and a test generator. The modeler provides a model of the computer component object behavior. The tester provides stimulus values to be applied to the computer component object. The test generator converts the model of the computer component object behavior and the stimulus values into test script. The test script can be executed by an automated test executor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Gary C. Hess
  • Data router backup feature
    Patent number: 5835696
    Abstract: A back-up facility for data routers is enhanced by providing a mutual back-up feature which allows each of the routers to be active at the same time while also providing a standby monitoring function for the other router(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Gary C. Hess