Ronald Paul Ferguson

US Patent:

7158999, Jan 2, 2007

Filed:

Feb 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/783835

Inventors:

Richard G. Pace - Simi Valley CA, US
Martin K. Hasegawa - Seattle WA, US
Ronald K. Ferguson - Bellevue WA, US

Assignee:

Mainstar Software Corporation - Bellevue WA

International Classification:

G06F 7/00

US Classification:

707204, 707202

Abstract:

MVS mainframe computer systems employ the ICF (Integrated Catalog Facility) catalog environment to manage numerous data sets. To provide 24×7 availability of those data sets, the BCS () must be re-organized while leaving the catalog open to access by applications. To perform a re-org while open, a data CI correlation table () is constructed () and used to lay the data CIs into a backup file in logical order (), so that they can be loaded into the new BCS () without sorting, thereby reducing downtime. Additionally, if the BCS is damaged during normal operation, repair of the structure must also be performed to ensure that correct access is maintained to all data that is cataloged in the BCS. Throughout the re-org process, structural integrity checks are performed on the data and index component of the BCS, and if errors are encountered, they can be repaired.

US Patent:

20020077166, Jun 20, 2002

Filed:

Oct 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/971104

Inventors:

Ronald Ferguson - Sunrise FL, US

International Classification:

A63F013/00

US Classification:

463/009000

Abstract:

A word association and linking game apparatus and method for playing the game including a plurality of word fields having predetermined words therein, a plurality of empty fields corresponding to the word fields at a ratio of at least two word fields per empty field, at least one clue and a result arranged in a tournament like manner. At least two word fields link to a common empty field and the player must enter a word that is common to both as either a compound word or a well recognized phrase. Clues may be provided, such as in the form of a sentence, wherein the answer would also complete the sentence. The game includes a timing requirement where players would have limited time for filling in the empty fields. Electronic or computer versions utilizing software may also be provided.

US Patent:

20070088769, Apr 19, 2007

Filed:

Oct 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/537971

Inventors:

Richard Pace - Simi Valley CA, US
Martin Hasegawa - Seattle WA, US
Ronald Ferguson - Bellevue WA, US

Assignee:

Mainstar Software Corporation - Bellevue WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707204000

Abstract:

MVS mainframe computer systems employ the ICF (Integrated Catalog Facility) catalog environment to manage numerous data sets. To provide nearly continuous availability of those data sets, the BCS catalog () must be re-organized while leaving the catalog open to access by applications. To perform a re-org while open, a data CI correlation table () can be constructed () and used to lay the data CIs into a backup file in logical order (), so that they can be loaded into the new BCS catalog () without sorting, thereby reducing downtime.