Patents by Inventor Grant Dickinson

Grant Dickinson 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: 11610164
    Abstract: A workflow project design system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. An example method includes creating a mapping between an executable version of an object-orientated process and an un-executable version of the object-orientated process. The method also includes transmitting the un-executable version of the object-orientated process and a toolset file to a client device for display in a web browser. The method further includes receiving from the client device a modify instruction to modify at least one of attributes or properties of the un-executable version of the object-orientated process and updating the executable version of the object-orientated process based on the modify instruction. Additionally, the method includes receiving an execution instruction to execute the workflow project, executing the updated executable version of the object-orientated process to generate a result of the workflow project, and transmitting to the client device the result for display within the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: K2 Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Riaan Moolman, Wynand Coenraad Du Toit, Norman Anderson, Eric Johnson Schaffer, Grant Dickinson, Jacobus Hendrik du Preez, Olaf Alexander Wagner, Adriaan van Wyk
  • Publication number: 20210287152
    Abstract: A workflow project design system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. An example method includes creating a mapping between an executable version of an object-orientated process and an un-executable version of the object-orientated process. The method also includes transmitting the un-executable version of the object-orientated process and a toolset file to a client device for display in a web browser. The method further includes receiving from the client device a modify instruction to modify at least one of attributes or properties of the un-executable version of the object-orientated process and updating the executable version of the object-orientated process based on the modify instruction. Additionally, the method includes receiving an execution instruction to execute the workflow project, executing the updated executable version of the object-orientated process to generate a result of the workflow project, and transmitting to the client device the result for display within the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: K2 SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Riaan Moolman, Wynand Coenraad Du Toit, Norman Anderson, Eric Johnson Schaffer, Grant Dickinson, Jacobus Hendrik du Preez, Olaf Alexander Wagner, Adriaan van Wyk
  • Patent number: 11023834
    Abstract: A collaborative design system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. An example method includes receiving request messages from a first client device and a second client device requesting a workflow project for design collaboration, creating an un-executable version of the workflow project from an executable version of the workflow project, and transmitting a copy of the un-executable version of the workflow project to each of the client devices. The method further includes receiving from the first client device, an instruction that is indicative of a modification to the copy of the un-executable version of the workflow project at the first client device and transmitting the instruction to the second client device causing the second client device to modify the copy of the un-executable version of the workflow project at the second client device. Additionally, the method includes modifying the executable version of the workflow project based on the instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: K2 SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Riaan Moolman, Wynand Coenraad Du Toit, Norman Anderson, Eric Johnson Schaffer, Grant Dickinson, Jacobus Hendrik du Preez, Olaf Alexander Wagner, Adriaan van Wyk
  • Publication number: 20200349486
    Abstract: A collaborative design system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. An example method includes receiving request messages from a first client device and a second client device requesting a workflow project for design collaboration, creating an un-executable version of the workflow project from an executable version of the workflow project, and transmitting a copy of the un-executable version of the workflow project to each of the client devices. The method further includes receiving from the first client device, an instruction that is indicative of a modification to the copy of the un-executable version of the workflow project at the first client device and transmitting the instruction to the second client device causing the second client device to modify the copy of the un-executable version of the workflow project at the second client device. Additionally, the method includes modifying the executable version of the workflow project based on the instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: SourceCode Technology Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Riaan Moolman, Wynand Coenraad Du Toit, Norman Anderson, Eric Johnson Schaffer, Grant Dickinson, Jacobus Hendrik du Preez, Olaf Alexander Wagner, Adriaan van Wyk
  • Publication number: 20200272750
    Abstract: Methods and systems for creating and extending a row-level security (RLS) policy are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes creating an RLS policy for a primary object and searching a relationship database for one or more child relationships of the primary object. The method may further include filtering the one or more child relationships to identify a valid child relationship of the primary object. A child object of the primary object may then be identified based on the valid child relationship. The method may further include receiving a request to extend the RLS policy to the child object, and extending the RLS policy to the child object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Paul Hoeffer, Lewis Garmston, Grant Dickinson
  • Patent number: 10657474
    Abstract: A collaborative design system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. An example method includes receiving request messages from a first client device and a second client device requesting a workflow project for design collaboration, creating a typescript version of the workflow project from an executable version of the workflow project, and transmitting a copy of the typescript version of the workflow project to each of the client devices. The method further includes receiving from the first client device, an instruction that is indicative of a modification to the copy of the typescript version of the workflow project at the first client device and transmitting the instruction to the second client device causing the second client device to modify the copy of the typescript version of the workflow project at the second client device. Additionally, the method includes modifying the executable version of the workflow project based on the instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: SOURCECODE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Riaan Moolman, Wynand Coenraad Du Toit, Norman Anderson, Eric Johnson Schaffer, Grant Dickinson, Jacobus Hendrik du Preez, Olaf Alexander Wagner, Adriaan van Wyk
  • Publication number: 20180247243
    Abstract: A collaborative design system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. An example method includes receiving request messages from a first client device and a second client device requesting a workflow project for design collaboration, creating a typescript version of the workflow project from an executable version of the workflow project, and transmitting a copy of the typescript version of the workflow project to each of the client devices. The method further includes receiving from the first client device, an instruction that is indicative of a modification to the copy of the typescript version of the workflow project at the first client device and transmitting the instruction to the second client device causing the second client device to modify the copy of the typescript version of the workflow project at the second client device. Additionally, the method includes modifying the executable version of the workflow project based on the instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Riaan Moolman, Wynand Coenraad Du Toit, Norman Anderson, Eric Johnson Schaffer, Grant Dickinson, Jacobus Hendrik du Preez, Olaf Alexander Wagner, Adriaan van Wyk
  • Patent number: 8176407
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media to compare values of a bounded domain are disclosed. A particular method includes, for each value in a bounded domain, determining a corresponding set of allowable errors associated with the value. The sets of allowable errors are stored at a memory. The method includes determining a comparison score between a first value of the bounded domain and a second value of the bounded domain based on a comparison of a first set of allowable errors corresponding to the first value and a second set of allowable errors corresponding to the second value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Grant Dickinson
  • Publication number: 20110219289
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media to compare values of a bounded domain are disclosed. A particular method includes, for each value in a bounded domain, determining a corresponding set of allowable errors associated with the value. The sets of allowable errors are stored at a memory. The method includes determining a comparison score between a first value of the bounded domain and a second value of the bounded domain based on a comparison of a first set of allowable errors corresponding to the first value and a second set of allowable errors corresponding to the second value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Grant Dickinson
  • Patent number: 7860904
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for modularizing data flows and for providing stand-alone execution of incomplete data flows are provided based on an improved data warehousing framework. Data flow modularization and code reuse is improved through the use of the disclosed flowlets and allows for consistent and efficient standalone testing of incomplete data flows. The disclosed details enable various refinements and modifications according to system design considerations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore Tak Lee, Slobodan M. Bojanic, Anjan Kumar Das, Grant Dickinson, Mark Durley, Jeff R. Bernhardt
  • Publication number: 20090125553
    Abstract: Systems and methods that integrate data and business logic/functions associated with a data flow. An encapsulation component packages data flow and business logic together as part of a message based asynchronous execution. Such encapsulation component spans a single logical data flow across multiple servers and supports distributed processing, wherein by serializing the function and logic and encapsulating a message in conjunction with data, a unit of work that requires completion can be sent in the message to a server as part of a plurality of servers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Grant Dickinson
  • Publication number: 20080270424
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for modularizing data flows and for providing stand-alone execution of incomplete data flows are provided based on an improved data warehousing framework. Data flow modularization and code reuse is improved through the use of the disclosed flowlets and allows for consistent and efficient standalone testing of incomplete data flows. The disclosed details enable various refinements and modifications according to system design considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Theodore Tak Lee, Slobodan M. Bojanic, Anjan Kumar Das, Grant Dickinson, Mark Durley, Jeff R. Bernhardt
  • Patent number: 6550017
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a distributed fault tolerant computer system. A hardware counter mechanism (e.g. a countdown counter) is reset repeatedly by a software reset mechanism during normal operation, thereby preventing the counter mechanism from reaching a count indicative of the existence of a fault. A unit provides a signal to a bus indicative of the status (ON or OFF) of the unit. A management subsystem defines a configuration for the distributed fault tolerant computer system. The management subsystem is responsive to status signals on the bus and selectively reconfigures a stored representation in response to changing status signals on the bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Hossein Moiin, Peter Martin Grant Dickinson