Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000-2006
Title: Larry George Fichtner: Innovator in User Registry Technologies
Introduction
Larry George Fichtner is a notable inventor based in Austin, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in user registry systems. With a total of 5 patents, Fichtner's work focuses on enhancing security and interoperability among various application servers.
Latest Patents
One of Fichtner's latest patents is the "User registry adapter framework." This invention describes a method, computer program product, and data processing system that implements a unified security policy using existing application components with disparate security mechanisms and user registries. The invention provides a generic application programming interface (API) that creates a framework for developing registry adapters. These adapters enable a policy director to function with new or unfamiliar registry types by translating generic registry-access commands into operations specific to the registry in question.
Another significant patent is the "Method and system to integrate existing user and group definitions in a database server with heterogeneous application servers." This invention offers a method and system for sharing user and group registry information between different application servers. It utilizes an adapter that communicates with each registry associated with the application servers through a registry communication mechanism. The invention also introduces an application-specific database to protect data required for each application server's operation, ensuring a centralized user and group management model across various application domains.
Career Highlights
Larry George Fichtner is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). His work at IBM has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that address complex challenges in user registry management and security.
Collaborations
Fichtner has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Dah-Haur H Lin and Cynthia Fleming Corn. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of technology in user registry systems.
Conclusion
Larry George Fichtner's contributions to the field of technology, particularly in user registry systems, have made a significant impact. His innovative patents and work at IBM highlight his dedication to enhancing security and interoperability in application servers.