Timothy W. Bragg is an accomplished inventor based in Redmond, WA. He has made significant contributions to the field of software updates and optimization. With a total of 2 patents, his work focuses on enhancing the efficiency of data transmission over low bandwidth links.

Latest Patents

Bragg's latest patents include innovative methods for determining update availability. One patent, titled "Determining update availability via set intersection over a sub-optimal pathway," describes a process where a low bandwidth link is utilized optimally for software updates. This method involves successively transferring more information about updates as the likelihood of an applicable update increases. A many-to-one mapping function, such as a hash function, is applied to update identifiers on a server to create a table of single bit entries corresponding to the updates. At the client side, the same mapping function is used to program identifiers to check for potential updates. If a potential update is identified, a second transmission is requested to convey additional data, allowing for the identification of hash collisions. A third transmission is then received, delivering the actual update only after confirming its availability.

Another patent, "Determining program update availability via set intersection over a," outlines a method for comparing a set of software programs on a client computer against a set of updates on a server. This comparison determines which updates should be transferred from the server to the client. In scenarios where the link is slow, the available updates are represented in a compact form. The same many-to-one mapping function is applied to generate a table of single bit entries indicating the presence of updates on the server. This table is then transferred to the client, which checks the entries to identify potential updates. If a potential update is noted, a second transmission is requested to convey additional data for identifying hash collisions. Once the availability of an actual update is confirmed, a third transmission is requested to deliver the actual update data.

Career Highlights

Timothy W. Bragg is currently employed at Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. His work at Microsoft has allowed him to focus on innovative solutions that enhance software update processes.

Collaborations

Bragg has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Raymond D. Pedrizetti and Scott D. Quinn. Their combined expertise contributes to the advancement of technology in the software industry.

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