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Years Active: 1998-2018
Title: Harold Hershey Hall, Jr.: Innovator in Transaction Processing Technologies
Introduction
Harold Hershey Hall, Jr. is a notable inventor based in San Jose, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of transaction processing, holding a total of 8 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and integrity of transaction systems, which are crucial in today's digital landscape.
Latest Patents
One of Hall's latest patents is titled "System and method for assigning a transaction to a serialized execution group based on an execution group limit for parallel processing with other execution groups." This invention discloses a method, system, and apparatus for processing serialized transactions in parallel while preserving transaction integrity. The method involves receiving a transaction with at least two keys and accessing a serialization-independent key (SI-Key) and a serialization-dependent key (SD-Key). The SI-Key identifies the transaction as independent of others with different values, while the SD-Key governs the execution order of transactions sharing the same SI-Key value. This innovative approach allows for the assignment of transactions to execution groups based on the SI-Key, enabling parallel execution with other groups.
Another significant patent is the "Method, system, and program for distributing application transactions among work servers." This invention provides a method for distributing application transactions across multiple work servers. It determines application transaction rates for various applications and assigns available partitions in servers to process these transactions based on their rates. The method also includes calculating weights for each server to optimize the distribution of application transactions.
Career Highlights
Harold Hershey Hall, Jr. is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he continues to innovate in the field of transaction processing. His work has had a profound impact on how transactions are managed and executed in complex systems.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Hall has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Rainer Eberhard and Seetha Lakshmi. These collaborations have contributed to the development of advanced technologies in transaction processing.
Conclusion
Harold Hershey Hall, Jr. is a distinguished inventor whose work in transaction processing technologies has paved the way for more efficient and reliable systems. His contributions, particularly through his patents, continue to influence the industry and enhance the integrity of transaction management.
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