Patents by Inventor Rod Cope

Rod Cope 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: 9311613
    Abstract: Various tools for use in connection with software projects that may contain open-source software code therein. The tools may include systems and methods for improving results regarding scans of the software projects based on insight data obtained from at least one user's analysis of the results of a previous scan. The systems and methods may also include an application-specific collaboration tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: OpenLogic, Inc.
    Inventor: Rod Cope
  • Patent number: 9092487
    Abstract: A system and method (a “utility”) is provided for improving the accuracy of a content matching analysis that identifies a composition of an item of protectable content of a user. The item of protectable content may include a portion of source code or object code, individual or bundled source code or object code files, binary code files, directory structures and/or trees, open source software projects or packages, and/or proprietary software applications or packages. The utility involves storing a number of items of comparison content on a storage structure, receiving an item of user content at a computer-based content exchange, and comparing the item of user content to the items of comparison content to determine, from among the items of comparison content, one or more potential matches that each include a matched portion that is similar to a portion of the item of user content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: OpenLogic, Inc.
    Inventor: Rod Cope
  • Publication number: 20150143328
    Abstract: Various tools for use in connection with software projects that may contain open-source software code therein. The tools may include systems and methods for improving results regarding scans of the software projects based on insight data obtained from at least one user's analysis of the results of a previous scan. The systems and methods may also include an application-specific collaboration tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Rod Cope
  • Patent number: 8881092
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to assembling software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool identifies individual projects for stacking, manages dependency relationships and provides an intuitive graphical interface to assist a user. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated. The user can also add projects to the collection of supported projects and define stack macros or stacros. Once such stacros are defined, various functionality can be provided analogous to that provided for individual projects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: OpenLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Patent number: 8832647
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to providing support for software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool receives information about a stack, obtains support information specific to that stack and outputs the information to a user. A parsing functionality is also provided for selectively combining support information from the constituent projects of the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: OpenLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Patent number: 8498982
    Abstract: A system and method (a “utility”) is provided for improving the accuracy of a content matching analysis that identifies a composition of an item of protectable content of a user. The item of protectable content may include a portion of source code or object code, individual or bundled source code or object code files, binary code files, directory structures and/or trees, open source software projects or packages, and/or proprietary software applications or packages. The utility involves storing a number of items of comparison content on a storage structure, receiving an item of user content at a computer-based content exchange, and comparing the item of user content to the items of comparison content to determine, from among the items of comparison content, one or more potential matches that each include a matched portion that is similar to a portion of the item of user content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: OpenLogic, Inc.
    Inventor: Rod Cope
  • Publication number: 20120079448
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to assembling software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool identifies individual projects for stacking, manages dependency relationships and provides an intuitive graphical interface to assist a user. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated. The user can also add projects to the collection of supported projects and define stack macros or stacros. Once such stacros are defined, various functionality can be provided analogous to that provided for individual projects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: OPENLOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Publication number: 20110191743
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to assembling software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool identifies individual projects for stacking, manages dependency relationships and provides an intuitive graphical interface to assist a user. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated. The user can also add projects to the collection of supported projects and define stack macros or stacros. Once such stacros are defined, various functionality can be provided analogous to that provided for individual projects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: OPENLOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Publication number: 20100192119
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to providing support for software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool receives information about a stack, obtains support information specific to that stack and outputs the information to a user. A parsing functionality is also provided for selectively combining support information from the constituent projects of the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: OPENLOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Patent number: 7669199
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to installing software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool selects a plurality of software projects, addresses dependency and resource issues and installs the projects on a computer as a functional stack. A test procedure is also created to verify proper installation. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: OpenLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Patent number: 7665086
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to assembling software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool identifies individual projects for stacking, manages dependency relationships and provides an intuitive graphical interface to assist a user. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: OpenLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Patent number: 7661089
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to assembling software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool identifies individual projects for stacking, manages dependency relationships and provides an intuitive graphical interface to assist a user. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: OpenLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Patent number: 7657866
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to providing support for software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool receives information about a stack, obtains support information specific to that stack and outputs the information to a user. A parsing functionality is also provided for selectively combining support information from the constituent projects of the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: OpenLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Publication number: 20080052663
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to assembling software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool identifies individual projects for stacking, manages dependency relationships and provides an intuitive graphical interface to assist a user. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated. The user can also add projects to the collection of supported projects and define stack macros or stacros. Once such stacros are defined, various functionality can be provided analogous to that provided for individual projects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Publication number: 20060036651
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to assembling software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool identifies individual projects for stacking, manages dependency relationships and provides an intuitive graphical interface to assist a user. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Publication number: 20060036652
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to installing software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool selects a plurality of software projects, addresses dependency and resource issues and installs the projects on a computer as a functional stack. A test procedure is also created to verify proper installation. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Publication number: 20060031226
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to assembling software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool identifies individual projects for stacking, manages dependency relationships and provides an intuitive graphical interface to assist a user. A project filter is also provided for controlling access to or installation of projects in accordance with filter criteria. In this manner, compliance with internal policies regarding the use of open source or other software is facilitated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner
  • Publication number: 20060031227
    Abstract: A tool is provided for addressing a number of issues related to providing support for software stacks including multiple uncoordinated components such as open source projects. The tool receives information about a stack, obtains support information specific to that stack and outputs the information to a user. A parsing functionality is also provided for selectively combining support information from the constituent projects of the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Rod Cope, Eric Weidner