Christopher J Bryant

US Patent:

7546291, Jun 9, 2009

Filed:

Dec 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/317648

Inventors:

Vitore Selca - Seattle WA, US
Christopher W. Bryant - Seattle WA, US
Richard L. Dickinson - Seattle WA, US
Richard Shawn McDowell - North Bend WA, US
Zachary P. Woodall - Issaquah WA, US
Michael J. McCormack - Snohomish WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30
G06F 7/00

US Classification:

707 3, 707101, 707102

Abstract:

A user interface is provided that allows users to create queries interactively. The user interface operates by creating a source query (or, for example, SQL commands) for the user while they select fields from a data source. This provides users with an alternative to using conventional designers, wizards, or other tools to manually generate a query.

US Patent:

7610302, Oct 27, 2009

Filed:

Jun 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/169856

Inventors:

Vitore Selca - Seattle WA, US
Christopher W. Bryant - Seattle WA, US
Shane L. Groff - North Bend WA, US
Theresa A. Naramore - Snohomish WA, US
Tiginesh M. Beyene - Bellevue WA, US
Clinton D. Covington - Kirkland WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

707102, 707 3, 707101, 707205

Abstract:

Methods, systems, and computer program products modify a table definition of a database table within a database application. A method involves providing a user interface for creating a new field in the database table, receiving data that creates the new field while displaying the database table, and modifying schema of the database table to include the new field and the data. The method also involves interpreting a data type of the data as the data is received. A data type interpreted for a column in the database table that contains the new field is the data type of the data received in the new field. Still further, the method involves handling objects dependent on the database table in a manner unbeknownst to a user of the database table. Thus, the schema is modified while the objects dependent on the database table remain visible or open to the user.

US Patent:

7716168, May 11, 2010

Filed:

Jun 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/169856

Inventors:

Vitore Selca - Seattle WA, US
Christopher W. Bryant - Seattle WA, US
Shane L. Groff - North Bend WA, US
Theresa A. Naramore - Snohomish WA, US
Tiginesh M. Beyene - Bellevue WA, US
Clinton D. Covington - Kirkland WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707102, 707 3, 707101, 707205

Abstract:

Methods, systems, and computer program products modify a table definition of a database table within a database application. A method involves providing a user interface for creating a new field in the database table, receiving data that creates the new field while displaying the database table, and modifying schema of the database table to include the new field and the data. The method also involves interpreting a data type of the data as the data is received. A data type interpreted for a column in the database table that contains the new field is the data type of the data received in the new field. Still further, the method involves handling objects dependent on the database table in a manner unbeknownst to a user of the database table. Thus, the schema is modified while the objects dependent on the database table remain visible or open to the user.

US Patent:

7734664, Jun 8, 2010

Filed:

Jun 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/159763

Inventors:

Christopher Bryant - Seattle WA, US
George R. Fordham - Seattle WA, US
Marcus Markiewicz - Mercer Island WA, US
Michael McCormack - Snohomish WA, US
Theresa Naramore - Snohomish WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/30
G06F 3/048

US Classification:

707805, 715764

Abstract:

A database application is provided which includes functionality for providing split views. The database application includes an object model having a number of objects, methods, and properties. The object model preferably includes a form object which includes a split view representation. A number of properties are associated with the split view which provides for the presentation of data to a user of the database application.

US Patent:

7774755, Aug 10, 2010

Filed:

Aug 31, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/218024

Inventors:

Zachary P. Woodall - Issaquah WA, US
Dan Hough - Seattle WA, US
Kumar Srinivasamurthy - Redmond WA, US
Nishant Kumar - Redmond WA, US
Pavel R. Karimov - Redmond WA, US
Stephen I. Lesser - Redmond WA, US
Clinton Covington - Kirkland WA, US
Michael J. McCormack - Snohomish WA, US
Christopher W. Bryant - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 9/44
G06F 17/50
G06F 7/00
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

717121, 717168, 707102, 703 13

Abstract:

A palette of representations that can be generated by an application for database, spreadsheet, word processing, and the like, is provided in response to a request for a new object within the application. If the application already has one or more objects open at the time of the request, the representations are also determined based on the context of the data such as from any currently open object(s). The new object is then generated based on the selected representation from the palette, the context of the data, and a structure of data consumed by the application. The layout parameters for the new object are automatically set based on the current context, the structure of the data, and the selected representation.

US Patent:

8135755, Mar 13, 2012

Filed:

Sep 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/231260

Inventors:

Vitore Selca - Seattle WA, US
Christopher W. Bryant - Seattle WA, US
Clinton D. Covington - Kirkland WA, US
Dan Hough - Seattle WA, US
Kelly M. Krout - Redmond WA, US
Shane L. Groff - North Bend WA, US
Timothy E. Getsch - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707803

Abstract:

A schema editor allows for definition, distribution, and use of schema templates. The schema editor allows schema to be edited and then saved in such a way that the saved file can be reimported into the schema editor.

US Patent:

8380762, Feb 19, 2013

Filed:

Jun 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/796116

Inventors:

Christopher Bryant - Seattle WA, US
George R. Fordham - Seattle WA, US
Marcus Markiewicz - Mercer Island WA, US
Michael McCormack - Snohomish WA, US
Theresa Naramore - Snohomish WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707805

Abstract:

A database application is provided which includes functionality for providing split views. The database application includes an object model having a number of objects, methods, and properties. The object model preferably includes a form object which includes a split view representation. A number of properties are associated with the split view which provides for the presentation of data to a user of the database application.

US Patent:

8447309, May 21, 2013

Filed:

Dec 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/634201

Inventors:

Matthew James Bailey - Seattle WA, US
Christopher Bryant - Duvall WA, US
William Rosenberg - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

AT&T Mobility II LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04W 40/00
H04W 4/00

US Classification:

455445, 455466

Abstract:

System(s) and method(s) are provided for intelligent routing of communication(s) to international number(s) in a messaging service. To route a communication that includes an international number, format of the communication is established. A text-only communication is delivered through a messaging service transport protocol (MSTP) suitable for text. A media-based communication intended for a plurality of recipients, e. g. , a group message, is ungrouped, the international number is identified, and a new message is generated for a group of recipients that excludes a recipient associated with the international number. The new message is delivered through a MSTP suitable for media, whereas an exception handling procedure is conducted for the international number. In addition, to route the communication that includes an international number, network interoperability of predetermined MSTP can be assessed. The communication is delivered through the predetermined MSTP if it is interoperable.