Patents by Inventor Matthew Small
Matthew Small 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: 11296998Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for identifying computing resources specified by a representation of a computing service. In some implementations, a request to analyze a computing service provided via a computing environment may be received. The computing service may have an activated state in which the computing service is available for use and a deactivated state in which the computing service is not available for use. The computing environment may comprise a plurality of computing resources each defining a variable unit of computing functionality within the computing environment. Each computing resource may be associated with a respective parameter corresponding with a respective parameter value that specifies a level of the variable unit of computing functionality defined by the computing resource. The computing service may be represented by a metadata model comprising a plurality of nodes, at least some of which specify a respective one or more of the parameter values.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.Inventors: Nathan Jensen-Horne, Dileep Burki, Walter Sims Harley, Matthew Small, Kenneth Douglas Scott, David Andrew Brooks, Prasad Peddada, Hemang Patel, Gaurav Chawla, Theresa Vietvu, Shriman Gurram
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Patent number: 11263135Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to retrieving data from an in-memory cache, such as that for a database system. In various embodiments, an in-memory cache receives a request from an application for data, where the request specifies a class having a function executable to access the data from a location external to the cache in response to a cache miss. The cache handles the request such that the cache miss is not returned to the application. Specifically, the cache, in some embodiments, determines whether it stores the requested data, and in response to determining that it does not store the data, calls the function of the class to access the data from the location external to the cache and receives the data returned by the execution of the function. The cache then stores the received data in the cache and returns the received data in response to the request.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.Inventors: Jimmy Hua, Alejandro Soini, Christopher Wall, Matthew Small, Raj Advani, Shumin Zhao, Weiping Tan
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Publication number: 20200125491Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to retrieving data from an in-memory cache, such as that for a database system. In various embodiments, an in-memory cache receives a request from an application for data, where the request specifies a class having a function executable to access the data from a location external to the cache in response to a cache miss. The cache handles the request such that the cache miss is not returned to the application. Specifically, the cache, in some embodiments, determines whether it stores the requested data, and in response to determining that it does not store the data, calls the function of the class to access the data from the location external to the cache and receives the data returned by the execution of the function. The cache then stores the received data in the cache and returns the received data in response to the request.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Jimmy Hua, Alejandro Soini, Christopher Wall, Matthew Small, Raj Advani, Shumin Zhao, Weiping Tan
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Patent number: 10515013Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to retrieving data from an in-memory cache, such as that for a database system. In various embodiments, an in-memory cache receives a request from an application for data, where the request specifies a class having a function executable to access the data from a location external to the cache in response to a cache miss. The cache handles the request such that the cache miss is not returned to the application. Specifically, the cache, in some embodiments, determines whether it stores the requested data, and in response to determining that it does not store the data, calls the function of the class to access the data from the location external to the cache and receives the data returned by the execution of the function. The cache then stores the received data in the cache and returns the received data in response to the request.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.Inventors: Jimmy Hua, Alejandro Soini, Christopher Wall, Matthew Small, Raj Advani, Shumin Zhao, Weiping Tan
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Publication number: 20190146920Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to retrieving data from an in-memory cache, such as that for a database system. In various embodiments, an in-memory cache receives a request from an application for data, where the request specifies a class having a function executable to access the data from a location external to the cache in response to a cache miss. The cache handles the request such that the cache miss is not returned to the application. Specifically, the cache, in some embodiments, determines whether it stores the requested data, and in response to determining that it does not store the data, calls the function of the class to access the data from the location external to the cache and receives the data returned by the execution of the function. The cache then stores the received data in the cache and returns the received data in response to the request.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Jimmy Hua, Alejandro Soini, Christopher Wall, Matthew Small, Raj Advani, Shumin Zhao, Weiping Tan
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Publication number: 20190005207Abstract: A methodology and apparatus for layered licensing is described. A licensable item is detected on a device. A legacy license associated with the licensable item is accessed, wherein the legacy license corresponds to a legacy licensing policy. A layered license associated with the licensable item is accessed, wherein the layered license corresponds to a layered licensing policy. The legacy licensing policy and the layered licensing policy are integrated into an integrated license, and the integrated license is enforced.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Matthew HOHLFELD, Yin Ling LIONG, Giridhar MANDYAM, Matthew SMALL
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Publication number: 20180018745Abstract: Licensing as a service. A software package is downloaded from the app exchange in response to a download request. One or more licenses are received from a licensing entity by a client electronic device. The one or more licenses are maintained by the licensing entity for tenants of disparate heterogeneous cloud environments and provide the client electronic device authorization to utilize the software package. The licenses received from the licensing entity are assigned to one or more users within the client electronic device so that those users are granted access to the corresponding package. The client electronic device utilizes the software package with the one or more licenses as authorization.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Armand Glen Lisanti, James Morris, Joseph E. Downs, Jun Huang, Matthew Small, Nathan J. Horne, Walter S. Harley
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Publication number: 20170366470Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for identifying computing resources specified by a representation of a computing service. In some implementations, a request to analyze a computing service provided via a computing environment may be received. The computing service may have an activated state in which the computing service is available for use and a deactivated state in which the computing service is not available for use. The computing environment may comprise a plurality of computing resources each defining a variable unit of computing functionality within the computing environment. Each computing resource may be associated with a respective parameter corresponding with a respective parameter value that specifies a level of the variable unit of computing functionality defined by the computing resource. The computing service may be represented by a metadata model comprising a plurality of nodes, at least some of which specify a respective one or more of the parameter values.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Nathan Jensen-Horne, Dileep Burki, Walter Sims Harley, Matthew Small, Kenneth Douglas Scott, David Andrew Brooks, Prasad Peddada, Hemang Patel, Gaurav Chawla, Theresa Vietvu, Shriman Gurram
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Patent number: 9781049Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for identifying computing resources specified by a representation of a computing service. In some implementations, a request to analyze a computing service provided via a computing environment may be received. The computing service may have an activated state in which the computing service is available for use and a deactivated state in which the computing service is not available for use. The computing environment may comprise a plurality of computing resources each defining a variable unit of computing functionality within the computing environment. Each computing resource may be associated with a respective parameter corresponding with a respective parameter value that specifies a level of the variable unit of computing functionality defined by the computing resource. The computing service may be represented by a metadata model comprising a plurality of nodes, at least some of which specify a respective one or more of the parameter values.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.Inventors: Nathan Jensen-Horne, Dileep Burki, Walter Sims Harley, Matthew Small, Kenneth Douglas Scott, David Andrew Brooks, Prasad Peddada, Hemang Patel, Gaurav Chawla, Theresa Vietvu, Shriman Gurram
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Publication number: 20170169195Abstract: Techniques and architectures for granular licensing in a computing environment having access to an app exchange that provides a listing of multiple apps available to a remote client electronic device in response to a download request. A registration request corresponding to a software package having multiple modules is received. A license definition is transmitted from the management entity. The license definition includes a license for one or more of the multiple modules. The software package and license definition are registered with the management entity, so that only authorized management entities can store license definitions or grant licenses. The license definitions are stored in a memory associated with the management entity. One or more licenses are transmitted to a client electronic device. The one or more licenses correspond to one or more of the multiple modules of the software package that the client electronic device is authorized to utilize.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Armand Glen LiSanti, Belinda Wong, Durgaprasad Guduguntla, James Morris, Jun Huang, Matthew Small, Saianitha Badrinath, Samarpan Jain, Si Wan Kim, Vijaya Natanni
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Patent number: 9037722Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for provisioning computing services. In some implementations, a plurality of computing resources available within a computing environment are identified. The plurality of computing resources may be capable of being used to provide computing services via the computing environment. Each of the computing resources may comprise a respective unit of computing functionality available within the computing environment. A plurality of dependency relationships among the computing resources may be identified. Based on the identified dependency relationships, a first one or more of the computing resources may be selected for inclusion in a license definition. A license conforming to the license definition may provide an entity with access to the computing functionality associated with the first one or more computing resources.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.Inventors: Nathan Jensen-Horne, Dileep Burki, Walter Sims Harley, Matthew Small, Kenneth Douglas Scott, David Andrew Brooks, Prasad Peddada, Hemang Patel, Gaurav Chawla, Theresa Vietvu, Shriman Gurram
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Patent number: 8904011Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for creating a representation of dependency relationships between computing resources within a computing environment. In some implementations, one or more sources for dependency analysis may be identified. Each source may be capable of being accessed to provide computing functionality via the computing environment. Each source may include one or more references to a respective one or more computing resources. Each computing resource may define a unit of the computing functionality available within the computing environment. A plurality of dependency relationships may be identified based on the one or more sources. A dependency relationship representation may be created based on the identified dependency relationships.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.Inventors: Nathan Jensen-Horne, Dileep Burki, Walter Sims Harley, Matthew Small, Kenneth Douglas Scott, David Andrew Brooks, Prasad Peddada, Hemang Patel, Gaurav Chawla, Theresa Vietvu, Shriman Gurram
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Patent number: 8775946Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for providing a user interface component. In some implementations, a request for the user interface component may be received at a computing device. The user interface component may have a default visual presentation. A branding override may be selected from a plurality of available branding overrides. The branding override may define a modification to the default visual presentation of the user interface component. The branding override may be selected based on one or more contextual variables associated with the request for the user interface component. The user interface component may be modified in accordance with the selected branding override. The user interface component may be displayed on a display device.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.Inventors: Nathan Jensen-Horne, Dileep Burki, Walter Sims Harley, Matthew Small, Kenneth Douglas Scott, David Andrew Brooks, Prasad Peddada, Hemang Patel, Gaurav Chawla, Theresa Vietvu, Shriman Gurram
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Patent number: 8443085Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for creating a representation of dependency relationships between computing resources within a computing environment. In some implementations, one or more sources for dependency analysis may be identified. Each source may be capable of being accessed to provide computing functionality via the computing environment. Each source may include one or more references to a respective one or more computing resources. Each computing resource may define a unit of the computing functionality available within the computing environment. A plurality of dependency relationships may be identified based on the one or more sources. A dependency relationship representation may be created based on the identified dependency relationships.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.Inventors: Nathan Jensen-Horne, Dileep Burki, Walter Sims Harley, Matthew Small, Kenneth Douglas Scott, David Andrew Brooks, Prasad Peddada, Hemang Patel, Gaurav Chawla, Theresa Vietvu, Shriman Gurram
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Patent number: 8326964Abstract: The present disclosure presents methods and systems for recording and analyzing a visitor's interactions with a website aimed at determining a qualified sales lead. Lead scoring may be used based on interactions with content, navigation through a website, and the providing of information from the visitor. Events, such as lead scores exceeding a threshold value, may prompt a request for information from the visitor. Providing information may increase a profile level and allow access to previously gated content. Visitor and business information may be stored in a user profile. Interests of the visitor and an associated business area may be ascertained. The interests lead score, and progressive profiles may be used to tailor the content and organization of the website according to the needs of the visitor, to suggest content and business solutions to the visitor, and to determine if/when a visitor is qualified as a lead.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Limelight Networks, Inc.Inventors: Deepesh Chourey, Matthew Small, Jeff Freund
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Publication number: 20110276890Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for identifying computing resources specified by a representation of a computing service. In some implementations, a request to analyze a computing service provided via a computing environment may be received. The computing service may have an activated state in which the computing service is available for use and a deactivated state in which the computing service is not available for use. The computing environment may comprise a plurality of computing resources each defining a variable unit of computing functionality within the computing environment. Each computing resource may be associated with a respective parameter corresponding with a respective parameter value that specifies a level of the variable unit of computing functionality defined by the computing resource. The computing service may be represented by a metadata model comprising a plurality of nodes, at least some of which specify a respective one or more of the parameter values.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: SALESFORCE.COM, INC.Inventors: Nathan Jensen-Horne, Dileep Burki, Walter Sims Harley, Matthew Small, Kenneth Douglas Scott, David Andrew Brooks, Prasad Peddada, Hemang Patel, Gaurav Chawla, Theresa Vietvu, Shriman Gurram
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Publication number: 20110276674Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for creating a representation of dependency relationships between computing resources within a computing environment. In some implementations, one or more sources for dependency analysis may be identified. Each source may be capable of being accessed to provide computing functionality via the computing environment. Each source may include one or more references to a respective one or more computing resources. Each computing resource may define a unit of the computing functionality available within the computing environment. A plurality of dependency relationships may be identified based on the one or more sources. A dependency relationship representation may be created based on the identified dependency relationships.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: SALESFORCE.COM, INC.Inventors: Nathan Jensen-Horne, Dileep Burki, Walter Sims Harley, Matthew Small, Kenneth Douglas Scott, David Andrew Brooks, Prasad Peddada, Hemang Patel, Gaurav Chawla, Theresa Vietvu, Shriman Gurram
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Publication number: 20110276693Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for provisioning computing services. In some implementations, a plurality of computing resources available within a computing environment are identified. The plurality of computing resources may be capable of being used to provide computing services via the computing environment. Each of the computing resources may comprise a respective unit of computing functionality available within the computing environment. A plurality of dependency relationships among the computing resources may be identified. Based on the identified dependency relationships, a first one or more of the computing resources may be selected for inclusion in a license definition. A license conforming to the license definition may provide an entity with access to the computing functionality associated with the first one or more computing resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: salesforce.com, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Jensen-Horne, Dileep Burki, Walter Sims Harley, Matthew Small, Kenneth Douglas Scott, David Andrew Brooks, Prasad Peddada, Hemang Patel, Gaurav Chawla, Theresa Vietvu, Shriman Gurram
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Publication number: 20110276892Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for providing a user interface component. In some implementations, a request for the user interface component may be received at a computing device. The user interface component may have a default visual presentation. A branding override may be selected from a plurality of available branding overrides. The branding override may define a modification to the default visual presentation of the user interface component. The branding override may be selected based on one or more contextual variables associated with the request for the user interface component. The user interface component may be modified in accordance with the selected branding override. The user interface component may be displayed on a display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: SALESFORCE.COM, INC.Inventors: Nathan Jensen-Horne, Dileep Burki, Walter Sims Harley, Matthew Small, Kenneth Douglas Scott, David Andrew Brooks, Prasad Peddada, Hemang Patel, Gaurav Chawla, Theresa Vietvu, Shriman Gurram
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Publication number: 20050289047Abstract: A system, method, and computer program for providing independently developed applications and services to wireless telecommunication device users in a wireless communications network. The system allows independent developers to provide their applications and services to wireless device end-users via the wireless carrier network, bill a carrier and/or a subscriber for the application or service, and share in the revenues with the developer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Mitchell Oliver, Gerald Horel, Julie Yu, Michelle Klein, Matthew Small, Susan Wake