This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.. Active years: 2003-2004.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2003-2004
Title: Innovations by Peter Thomas Houck
Introduction
Peter Thomas Houck is an accomplished inventor based in Fort Collins, Colorado. He has made significant contributions to the field of network management systems, holding 2 patents that showcase his innovative approach to policy deployment and testing.
Latest Patents
One of Houck's latest patents is titled "Aggregated policy deployment and status propagation in network management systems." This invention presents a method for deploying policies to targets connected to a network, allowing for the control of actions based on predefined conditions. The policy consists of multiple rules that, when evaluated as true, trigger actions to manage quality of service resources such as bandwidth and priority. The techniques disclosed in this patent enable users to implement policies in an aggregated manner, reducing the number of steps required for deployment. Users can group related policies and track the status of both the aggregate operation and individual status changes. This innovation allows for coordinated device configuration changes and provides visibility into how individual targets respond to the deployed policies.
Another notable patent by Houck is focused on "Testing of policy prior to deployment in a policy-based network management system." This invention offers a method for testing policies to identify potential issues and gather user feedback before deployment. By detecting problems in advance, the method ensures that network traffic remains unaffected by errors during the policy deployment process.
Career Highlights
Peter Thomas Houck is currently employed at Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., where he continues to develop innovative solutions in network management. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and effectiveness of policy implementation in complex network environments.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Houck has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Jason D. Goldman and David J. Lachelt. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of technology in the field of network management.
Conclusion
Peter Thomas Houck is a distinguished inventor whose work in network management systems has led to valuable innovations. His patents reflect a commitment to improving policy deployment and testing, ultimately enhancing the performance of network systems.