Kenneth James Gibson

US Patent:

6643268, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Aug 23, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/379168

Inventors:

Kar W. Yung - Torrance CA
David C. Cheng - Palos Verdes Estates CA
Kenneth N. Gibson - Redondo Beach CA

Assignee:

Hughes Electronics Corporation - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

H04L 1228

US Classification:

370254, 370216

Abstract:

A method ( ) for identifying re-routing path solutions for signals within a switch network ( ). The path solutions are subject to special constraints that provide the most desired solution for a user. The method applies an algorithm that works by transforming a global problem ( ) into many individual sub-problems ( ). The algorithm then solves the individual sub-problems ( ) systematically according to desired constraints until the global solution is met ( ). The method finds a unique state for each switch such that the overall requirements of the system are met.

US Patent:

59408049, Aug 17, 1999

Filed:

Dec 18, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/769298

Inventors:

William N. Turley - Sandy UT
Verlyn D. Hawks - Bountiful UT
Kenneth U. Gibson - West Valley City UT

International Classification:

G06F 1122

US Classification:

705 9

Abstract:

A computer system executable method is provided for managing resources in an automated workflow system for manipulating a work item, the work item being stored in a database of work items for subsequent execution by an operator and meeting a predetermined criteria. A first definitional data item is stored in a memory, the first definitional data item affecting how the workflow system processes work items meeting the predetermined criteria. A directive is received from an administrator to remove the first definitional data item from the memory. A mark is set, the mark being associated with the first definitional data item to indicate that the first definitional data item is to be removed from the memory. If a second definitional data item is normally able to be made dependent on the first definitional data item, the mark is used to prevent the second definitional data item from being made dependent on the first definitional data item after the mark was set. The mark is used to prevent the first definitional data item from affecting another work item if the other work item failed to meet the predetermined criteria until after the mark was set.

US Patent:

60061936, Dec 21, 1999

Filed:

Dec 18, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/769503

Inventors:

Kenneth U. Gibson - West Valley City UT
William N. Turley - Sandy UT
Jonathan Schapiro - Sudbury MA

International Classification:

G06F 1760

US Classification:

705 8

Abstract:

To control the processing of a work item, the work item is stored in a database of work items and is executed by an operator. Organizations use the database, and the operator belongs to one of the organizations. Organization identifiers are associated with corresponding organizations, and definitional data items are associated with corresponding organization identifiers. The definitional data items define rules that can be altered after the system is initially configured and while the system is running.