This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2007.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2007
Title: Innovations by Stephen Todd Pride
Introduction
Stephen Todd Pride is an accomplished inventor based in Round Rock, Texas. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the area of application management within desktop environments. His innovative approach has led to the development of a unique patent that enhances the functionality of software applications.
Latest Patents
Stephen Todd Pride holds a patent for a "System and method of extending application types in a centrally managed desktop environment." This invention provides a system and method that allows an administrator to offer application extensions in a platform-neutral shell environment. The administrator can define a graphical interface, such as an icon, to launch platform-dependent software applications. The central management of application extensions is achieved by defining the extension and including its definition in self-contained desktops. The administrator also specifies the executables and directories used to launch the corresponding applications. This innovative approach allows for the selection of desktop components, including application extensions, tailored for specific job roles, which are then packaged into a self-contained desktop package file. The desktop packages and included application extensions are loaded on a platform-neutral desktop shell application, which operates in environments like a Java virtual machine. The application extensions are subsequently launched from the shell application to utilize platform-dependent software applications.
Career Highlights
Stephen Todd Pride is associated with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he has contributed to various projects and innovations. His work at IBM has allowed him to explore and implement cutting-edge technologies that enhance user experience and application management.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Stephen has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Brandon J Brockway and Michael Richard Cooper. These collaborations have fostered an environment of innovation and creativity, leading to advancements in technology.
Conclusion
Stephen Todd Pride's contributions to the field of technology through his patent and work at IBM exemplify the spirit of innovation. His ability to create solutions that enhance application management demonstrates his commitment to advancing technology.