Patents by Inventor Guy Alan L'Heureux

Guy Alan L'Heureux 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for database space calculation and error detection
    Patent number: 7028041
    Abstract: Techniques for more accurately analyzing the additional capacity of very large hierarchical databases are described. More particularly, techniques and tools for looking at physical sequential data files, such as the OSAM files used in IMS databases, to determine how much file space an IMS OSAM dataset is using are described. These tools may be effectively utilized to generate appropriate reports if the database is running out of space, thereby allowing a user to take proactive steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    Inventor: Guy Alan L'Heureux
  • Methods and apparatus for database space calculation and error detection
    Publication number: 20030101193
    Abstract: Techniques for more accurately analyzing the additional capacity of very large hierarchical databases are described. More particularly, techniques and tools for looking at physical sequential data files, such as the OSAM files used in IMS databases, to determine how much file space an IMS OSAM dataset is using are described. These tools may be effectively utilized to generate appropriate reports if the database is running out of space, thereby allowing a user to take proactive steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    Inventor: Guy Alan L'Heureux