This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2005-2015.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2005-2015
Title: Jay Merrill Bruce: Innovator in Database Security and Metadata Analysis
Introduction
Jay Merrill Bruce is a notable inventor based in San Jose, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of database management and security. With a total of 3 patents, Bruce has developed innovative solutions that enhance data protection and analysis.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is a role-oriented database record field security model. This invention implements a database management system that utilizes a role-oriented authorization scheme. It facilitates operating system-supported encrypted field access for database tables. The security model allows for various roles with differing responsibilities and rights concerning the database tables and the data they contain. Sensitive data is encrypted, ensuring that a system administrator can create, update, and maintain a table without viewing sensitive field data. A security administrator can define column masks with OS-enforced security access control to sensitive data, thereby enforcing end-to-end encryption across the database management system.
Another significant patent involves systems, methods, and computer program products that automatically discover metadata objects and generate multidimensional models. This invention includes an automated discovery process that identifies useful metadata objects from an intelligent starting point, generating at least one multidimensional model for OLAP analysis. The intelligent starting point is derived from a multidimensional analysis program that evaluates query mining and analysis results. This approach increases the probability of producing accurate multidimensional models while enhancing the efficiency of the discovery process.
Career Highlights
Jay Merrill Bruce is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). His work at IBM has allowed him to focus on developing advanced technologies that improve database security and metadata analysis.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Bruce has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Marlene L Coates and Falk Reichbott. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of his innovative projects.
Conclusion
Jay Merrill Bruce is a distinguished inventor whose work in database security and metadata analysis has made a significant impact in the field. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing data protection and operational efficiency.