Patents by Inventor Karl S. Johnson
Karl S. Johnson 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).
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Patent number: 9348722Abstract: A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer users can accurately gauge the health of their computer. The network of microcontrollers provides users the ability to detect system fan speeds, internal temperatures and voltage levels. The invention is designed to not only be resilient to faults, but also allows for the system maintenance, modification, and growth—without downtime. Additionally, the present invention allows users to replace failed components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface cards and storage, without impacting existing users. One of the primary roles of the present invention is to manage the environment without outside involvement. This self-management allows the system to continue to operate even though components have failed.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLCInventors: Karl S. Johnson, Walter A. Wallach, Ken Nguyen, Carlton G. Amdahl
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Patent number: 8849251Abstract: A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Sami Khoury, David Paul Limont, Karl S. Johnson
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Publication number: 20140115404Abstract: A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer users can accurately gauge the health of their computer. The network of microcontrollers provides users the ability to detect system fan speeds, internal temperatures and voltage levels. The invention is designed to not only be resilient to faults, but also allows for the system maintenance, modification, and growth—without downtime. Additionally, the present invention allows users to replace failed components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface cards and storage, without impacting existing users. One of the primary roles of the present invention is to manage the environment without outside involvement. This self-management allows the system to continue to operate even though components have failed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventors: Karl S. Johnson, Walter A. Wallach, Ken Nguyen, Carlton G. Amdahl
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Publication number: 20140045461Abstract: A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: SAMI KHOURY, DAVID PAUL LIMONT, KARL S. JOHNSON
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Patent number: 8566624Abstract: A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer users can accurately gauge the health of their computer. The network of microcontrollers provides users the ability to detect system fan speeds, internal temperatures and voltage levels. The invention is designed to not only be resilient to faults, but also allows for the system maintenance, modification, and growth—without downtime. Additionally, the present invention allows users to replace failed components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface cards and storage, without impacting existing users. One of the primary roles of the present invention is to manage the environment without outside involvement. This self-management allows the system to continue to operate even though components have failed.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLCInventors: Karl S. Johnson, Walter A. Wallach, Ken Nguyen, Carlton G. Amadahl
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Patent number: 8498623Abstract: A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Sami Khoury, David Paul Limont, Karl S. Johnson
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Patent number: 8468372Abstract: A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer users can accurately gauge the health of their computer. The network of microcontrollers provides users the ability to detect system fan speeds, internal temperatures and voltage levels. The invention is designed to not only be resilient to faults, but also allows for the system maintenance, modification, and growth—without downtime. Additionally, the present invention allows users to replace failed components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface cards and storage, without impacting existing users. One of the primary roles of the present invention is to manage the environment without outside involvement. This self-management allows the system to continue to operate even though components have failed.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLCInventors: Karl S. Johnson, Walter A. Wallach, Ken Nguyen, Carlton G. Amdahl
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Publication number: 20130073110Abstract: A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer users can accurately gauge the health of their computer. The network of microcontrollers provides users the ability to detect system fan speeds, internal temperatures and voltage levels. The invention is designed to not only be resilient to faults, but also allows for the system maintenance, modification, and growth—without downtime. Additionally, the present invention allows users to replace failed components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface cards and storage, without impacting existing users. One of the primary roles of the present invention is to manage the environment without outside involvement. This self-management allows the system to continue to operate even though components have failed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Karl S. Johnson, Walter A. Wallach, Ken Nguyen, Carlton G. Amadahl
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Publication number: 20120284351Abstract: A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Sami Khoury, David Paul Limont, Karl S. Johnson
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Patent number: 8224295Abstract: A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Sami Khoury, David Paul Limont, Karl S. Johnson
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Patent number: 8060064Abstract: A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Sami Khoury, David Paul Limont, Karl S. Johnson
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Publication number: 20110263227Abstract: A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Sami Khoury, David Paul Limont, Karl S. Johnson
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Publication number: 20100146346Abstract: A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer users can accurately gauge the health of their computer. The network of microcontrollers provides users the ability to detect system fan speeds, internal temperatures and voltage levels. The invention is designed to not only be resilient to faults, but also allows for the system maintenance, modification, and growth—without downtime. Additionally, the present invention allows users to replace failed components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface cards and storage, without impacting existing users. One of the primary roles of the present invention is to manage the environment without outside involvement. This self-management allows the system to continue to operate even though components have failed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Karl S. Johnson, Walter A. Wallach, Ken Nguyen, Carlton G. Amdahl
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Patent number: 7669064Abstract: A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer users can accurately gauge the health of their computer. The network of microcontrollers provides users the ability to detect system fan speeds, internal temperatures and voltage levels. The invention is designed to not only be resilient to faults, but also allows for the system maintenance, modification, and growth—without downtime. Additionally, the present invention allows users to replace failed components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface cards and storage, without impacting existing users. One of the primary roles of the present invention is to manage the environment without outside involvement. This self-management allows the system to continue to operate even though components have failed.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Karl S. Johnson, Walter A. Wallach, Ken Nguyen, Carlton G. Amdahl
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Patent number: 7552364Abstract: A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer users can accurately gauge the health of their computer. The network of microcontrollers provides users the ability to detect system fan speeds, internal temperatures and voltage levels. The invention is designed to not only be resilient to faults, but also allows for the system maintenance, modification, and growth—without downtime. Additionally, the present invention allows users to replace failed components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface cards and storage, without impacting existing users. One of the primary roles of the present invention is to manage the environment without outside involvement. This self-management allows the system to continue to operate even though components have failed.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Karl S. Johnson, Walter A. Wallach, Ken Nguyen, Carlton G. Amdahl
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Publication number: 20080318601Abstract: A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Sami Khoury, David Paul Limont, Karl S. Johnson
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Patent number: 7437169Abstract: A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Sami Khoury, David Paul Limont, Karl S Johnson
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Publication number: 20040153786Abstract: A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer users can accurately gauge the health of their computer. The network of microcontrollers provides users the ability to detect system fan speeds, internal temperatures and voltage levels. The invention is designed to not only be resilient to faults, but also allows for the system maintenance, modification, and growth—without downtime. Additionally, the present invention allows users to replace failed components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface cards and storage, without impacting existing users. One of the primary roles of the present invention is to manage the environment without outside involvement. This self-management allows the system to continue to operate even though components have failed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Karl S. Johnson, Walter A. Wallach, Ken Nguyen, Carlton G. Amdahl
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Patent number: 6697963Abstract: A fault tolerant computer system for obtaining and displaying, or updating the status of server components through a remote interface and either a local or remote client machine without intervention of the server operating system software. The remote machine accesses the server by use of a dial-in modem connection, while the local machine accesses the server by a local serial connection. The components that can be monitored include, but are not limited to, the following: Power Supplies, Temperatures, Fans, Processors, I/O Groups, I/O Canisters, Serial Numbers, and Revisions.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2000Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ahmad Nouri, Karl S. Johnson
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Patent number: 6681342Abstract: A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer users can accurately gauge the health of their computer. The network of microcontrollers provides users the ability to detect system fan speeds, internal temperatures and voltage levels. The invention is designed to not only be resilient to faults, but also allows for the system maintenance, modification, and growth—without downtime. Additionally, the present invention allows users to replace failed components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface cards and storage, without impacting existing users. One of the primary roles of the present invention is to manage the environment without outside involvement. This self-management allows the system to continue to operate even though components have failed.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Karl S. Johnson, Walter A. Wallach, Ken Nguyen, Carlton G. Amdahl