Patents by Inventor Mark A. Trumble

Mark A. Trumble 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).

  • Systems and methods of configuration management for enterprise software
    Patent number: 8255357
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuration management for enterprise software are disclosed. Some method embodiments comprise: storing updated configuration information for a software tool in a configuration database; periodically accessing the configuration database to retrieve updated configuration information; and when an updated configuration is found, replacing a configuration file for the software tool with an updated configuration file that incorporates the updated configuration information. In some embodiments, an API of the software tool may be automatically invoked to provide the software tool with updated configuration information. Using a separate configuration database in this manner enables a flexible web-based interface for many individuals to configure a shared tool without requiring downtime. Where needed, database access may be limited to authorized users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: James H. Heimbach, Brad M. Korber, Mark A. Trumble