Patents by Inventor William W. Plyler
William W. Plyler 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: 10133997Abstract: Embodiments presented herein provide techniques for generating analytical graphs that display a visualization of multiple transaction objects processed concurrently in a computer system. An object lifecycle analysis tool identifies one or more transaction objects having a specified identifier. Each transaction object corresponds to an instance of a common transaction having been processed. The analysis tool retrieves transition state information corresponding to each transaction object and sorts the transition state information in chronological order. The analysis tool generates a graph based on the sorted transition state information. The generated graph allows a user to easily identify performance issues (e.g., concurrency bottlenecks) in a transaction management system.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tony McCann, John W. Medlin, Jr., William W. Plyler, Ricky C. Skinner
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Patent number: 10133996Abstract: Embodiments presented herein provide techniques for generating analytical graphs that display a visualization of multiple transaction objects processed concurrently in a computer system. An object lifecycle analysis tool identifies one or more transaction objects having a specified identifier. Each transaction object corresponds to an instance of a common transaction having been processed. The analysis tool retrieves transition state information corresponding to each transaction object and sorts the transition state information in chronological order. The analysis tool generates a graph based on the sorted transition state information. The generated graph allows a user to easily identify performance issues (e.g., concurrency bottlenecks) in a transaction management system.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tony McCann, John W. Medlin, Jr., William W. Plyler, Ricky C. Skinner
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Publication number: 20150302324Abstract: Embodiments presented herein provide techniques for generating analytical graphs that display a visualization of multiple transaction objects processed concurrently in a computer system. An object lifecycle analysis tool identifies one or more transaction objects having a specified identifier. Each transaction object corresponds to an instance of a common transaction having been processed. The analysis tool retrieves transition state information corresponding to each transaction object and sorts the transition state information in chronological order. The analysis tool generates a graph based on the sorted transition state information. The generated graph allows a user to easily identify performance issues (e.g., concurrency bottlenecks) in a transaction management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Tony McCann, John W. Medlin, JR., William W. PLYLER, Ricky C. SKINNER
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Publication number: 20150302327Abstract: Embodiments presented herein provide techniques for generating analytical graphs that display a visualization of multiple transaction objects processed concurrently in a computer system. An object lifecycle analysis tool identifies one or more transaction objects having a specified identifier. Each transaction object corresponds to an insance of a common transaction having been processed. The analysis tool retrieves transition state information corresponding to each transaction object and sorts the transition state information in chronological order. The analysis tool generates a graph based on the sorted transition state information. The generated graph allows a user to easily identify performance issues (e.g., concurrency bottlenecks) in a transaction management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tony MCCANN, John W. MEDLIN, JR., William W. PLYLER, Ricky C. SKINNER
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Patent number: 7284077Abstract: A peripheral interface device that is adaptable into a computer system and which provides a communication interface for a plurality of external devices. The peripheral interface device comprises: a plurality of transfer control logic (TCL) modules, wherein each TCL module provides a dedicated interface for an associated one of the external devices, and wherein multiple TCL modules can communicate in parallel with their associated external devices; and a dual port memory (DPM) device that is in communication with an input/output bus of the computer system, wherein the DPM device can selectively communicate with each of the plurality of TCL modules.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael A. Duncan, Jeffrey E. Journey, Dennis D. Leak, Robert R. Plyler, William W. Plyler, Clair F. Rohe, Robert E. Shirley
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Patent number: 6138242Abstract: A power adapter for powering a remote device for use with a portable computer. The power adapter has a first plug for connecting to a data port of the portable computer and for sourcing power from the data port. Also provided is a power converter electrically connected to the first plug for regulating the sourced power from the data port and outputting a power requirement to the remote device. Lastly, a second plug electrically connected to the power converter for connection to the remote device and delivery of the outputted power requirement thereto is provided. Also provided is a portable computer system which utilizes the power adapter of the present invention. The portable computer system comprises a portable computer having a data port, a remote device for use with the portable computer, and the power adapter of the present invention for powering the remote device through the data port.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Lloyd H. Massman, William W. Plyler
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Patent number: 6049881Abstract: A power adapter for powering a remote device for use with a portable computer. The power adapter has a first plug for connecting to a data port of the portable computer and for sourcing power from the data port. Also provided is a power converter electrically connected to the first plug for regulating the sourced power from the data port and outputting a power requirement to the remote device. Lastly, a second plug electrically connected to the power converter for connection to the remote device and delivery of the outputted power requirement thereto is provided. Also provided is a portable computer system which utilizes the power adapter of the present invention. The portable computer system comprises a portable computer having a data port, a remote device for use with the portable computer, and the power adapter of the present invention for powering the remote device through the data port.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1998Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Lloyd H. Massman, William W. Plyler