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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Johannes Klein

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Database Management Systems. Top assignees: Compaq Computer Corporation, Inc., Digital Equipment Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.. Active years: 1994-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Johannes Klein. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/johannes-klein-a5t2kyfg

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 20

% Patents Active = 95.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 17

Forward Citations = 957(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 2,019 
 
Compaq Computer Corporation, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 2,297 
 
Digital Equipment Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 27,687 
 
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.
 patents
4. 2 out of 210 
 
Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.p.
 patents

Years Active: 1994-2004

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Areas of Expertise:
Volatile Resource Manager
Transaction Processing
Database Operations
Distributed Systems
Fault-Tolerant
Data Processing
Transaction Identifiers
Journalling Optimization
Message Flow Optimization
Clustered Environment
Continuous Stream
Dynamic Computation
20 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6728958 - Volatile resource manager with pre-prepare notification (2004-04-27),
2. 6671704 - Method and apparatus for handling failures of resource managers in a clustered environment (2003-12-30),
3. 6604102 - System and method for performing database operations on a continuous stream of tuples (2003-08-05),
4. 6539414 - Incorporating collateral and concurrent activity in a data processing transaction (2003-03-25),
5. 6535904 - Method and apparatus for conducting a transaction between homogeneous and/or heterogeneous transaction processing systems using asynchronous pull of a transaction transfer (2003-03-18),
6. 6496825 - Systems and methods for the detection of a loop-back of a transaction (2002-12-17),
7. 6470342 - Process of maintaining a distributed map of transaction identifiers and using hashing to access these maps (2002-10-22),
8. 6453313 - Database management system and method for dequeuing rows published to a database table (2002-09-17),
9. 6411981 - Method and apparatus for conducting a transaction between homogeneous and/or heterogeneous transaction processing systems using asynchronous pull of a transaction transfer (2002-06-25),
10. 6397227 - Database management system and method for updating specified tuple fields upon transaction rollback (2002-05-28),
11. 6349310 - Database management system and method for accessing rows in a partitioned table (2002-02-19),
12. 6339772 - System and method for performing database operations on a continuous stream of tuples (2002-01-15),
13. 6304873 - System and method for performing database operations and for skipping over tuples locked in an incompatible mode (2001-10-16),
14. 6295548 - Detection of an imported transaction for finding the global transaction identifier (2001-09-25),
15. 6286110 - Fault-tolerant transaction processing in a distributed system using explicit resource information for fault determination (2001-09-04),

Title: Innovations of Johannes Klein in Resource Management Systems

Introduction

Johannes Klein, based in San Francisco, CA, has made significant contributions to the field of resource management through his innovative inventions. With an impressive portfolio of 20 patents, he has focused on enhancing transaction processing systems and improving the efficiency of resource management in distributed environments.

Latest Patents

Klein's recent inventions include the "Volatile Resource Manager with Pre-Prepare Notification," which introduces methods and systems that allow a resource manager to register with a transaction manager to indicate its need to be “pre-prepared” for a transaction. This invention enhances the effectiveness of the two-phase commit protocol by ensuring that all pre-prepare-registered resource managers respond affirmatively before progressing to the commitment processing phase.

Another notable patent is the "Method and Apparatus for Handling Failures of Resource Managers in a Clustered Environment." This invention outlines a transaction processing system that manages an information collection effectively by employing a two-phase transaction commit protocol. It provides a unique identifier for transaction participants, enabling the creation of backup participants in the event of a failure, which allows for seamless continuation of transactions.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Klein has gained valuable experience by working with leading tech companies, including Compaq Computer Corporation and Digital Equipment Corporation. His work within these organizations has fostered an environment of innovation, leading to the development of pioneering technologies in transaction management.

Collaborations

Klein's journey has also included collaborations with esteemed colleagues such as Albert C. Gondi and Sitaram V. Lanka. Working alongside these talented individuals has further influenced his approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Conclusion

Johannes Klein stands out as a prolific inventor whose work has significantly shaped the landscape of resource management systems. His focused innovations continue to impact the field of transaction processing, ensuring reliability and efficiency in modern computing environments. With each patent, he reflects a commitment to advancing technology and tackling challenges within distributed systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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