This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1997-2006.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1997-2006
Title: Maureen Mae McDevitt: Innovator in Data Management Technologies
Introduction
Maureen Mae McDevitt is a distinguished inventor based in San Jose, CA. She has made significant contributions to the field of data management technologies, holding a total of 2 patents. Her innovative work has paved the way for advancements in catalog management systems and database management systems.
Latest Patents
Maureen's latest patents include a method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for executing a statement to manipulate data. This invention focuses on a catalog management system that allows for the execution of statements accessing a catalog to manipulate referenced system or user-defined objects and related data. The process begins with receiving a transaction statement to operate on an object, followed by creating a private copy of the catalog structure to record information about the object used in the transaction. This private copy is then utilized during the transaction to access the object.
Another notable patent is related to query parallelism in a shared data DBMS system. This invention describes a system and method for a computer system with multiple database management systems (DBMS) that provide coordinating and assisting functions. The coordinating DBMS receives a user application query, decomposes it into parallel tasks, and allocates these tasks to all DBMSs in the system. Each assisting DBMS executes the parallel tasks and returns the results to the coordinating DBMS, enhancing the efficiency of data processing.
Career Highlights
Maureen currently works at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where she continues to innovate and develop new technologies. Her work at IBM has allowed her to collaborate with other talented professionals in the field.
Collaborations
Some of her notable coworkers include Jerome Quan Wong and William Robert Bireley, who have also contributed to advancements in technology through their collaborative efforts.
Conclusion
Maureen Mae McDevitt's contributions to data management technologies exemplify her innovative spirit and dedication to advancing the field. Her patents reflect her expertise and commitment to improving how data is managed and processed.