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Wiesloch, Germany

Thomas Kern

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Sap Ag, Sap Se. Active years: 2004-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Thomas Kern. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/thomas-kern-rtvsillk

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 26(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Rauenberg, DE (2004)
  • Nussloch, DE (2006)
  • Wiesloch, DE (2008 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal4 out of 3,607 
 
Sap Ag
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 6,334 
 
Sap Se
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2019

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10521425 - Generating faster and efficient database query execution plans (2019-12-31),
2. 8782554 - Context menu dependency on many objects of different type (2014-07-15),
3. 7426418 - Systems and methods for calculating alerts based on pegging (2008-09-16),
4. 6983187 - Method and system for automatically generating selection conditions in a product configuration system (2006-01-03),
5. 6823226 - Matrix methods and systems for supply chain management (2004-11-23),

Title: Thomas Kern: Innovator in Database Query Execution

Introduction

Thomas Kern is a notable inventor based in Wiesloch, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in database management and execution plans. With a total of 5 patents to his name, Kern's work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and speed of database operations.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Generating faster and efficient database query execution plans." This invention describes a computer-implemented method that involves receiving a database query, generating an optimized query execution plan, and initiating the execution of that plan. The method includes comparing the contents of a column dictionary with the semantics of the query statements, allowing for the omission of statements that are always TRUE and conditions that are always FALSE. This innovation aims to streamline database query processing significantly.

Another recent patent is "Context menu dependency on many objects of different type." This invention provides a method for presenting a context menu to users, which includes entries representing relationships applicable to selected objects. The method involves identifying the types of selected objects, determining applicable relationship types, and generating context menu entries that allow users to create relationships between selected objects.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Thomas Kern has worked with prominent companies such as SAP AG and SAP SE. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in database technology. Kern's work has had a lasting impact on how databases are managed and queried.

Collaborations

One of his notable coworkers is Achim Clemens. Their collaboration has contributed to advancements in the field, although specific details of their joint projects are not highlighted here.

Conclusion

Thomas Kern is a distinguished inventor whose work in database query execution has paved the way for more efficient data management solutions. His patents reflect a deep understanding of computer science and a commitment to innovation.

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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