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Austin, TX, United States of America

William Hsiao-Yu Ku

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2002-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William Hsiao-Yu Ku. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-hsiao-yu-ku

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 6

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 210(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 166,351 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2002-2006

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7013455 - System for automatically altering environment variable to run proper executable file by removing references to all except one duplicate file in the path sequence (2006-03-14),
2. 6970883 - Search facility for local and remote interface repositories (2005-11-29),
3. 6532471 - Interface repository browser and editor (2003-03-11),
4. 6462762 - Apparatus, method, and program product for facilitating navigation among tree nodes in a tree structure (2002-10-08),
5. 6427232 - Functional debugger for debugging software programs (2002-07-30),
6. 6421072 - Displaying a complex tree structure among multiple windows (2002-07-16),

Title: Innovations of William Hsiao-Yu Ku

Introduction

William Hsiao-Yu Ku is a notable inventor based in Austin, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of data processing systems and has been awarded a total of 6 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of software applications.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a system for automatically altering environment variables to run the proper executable file by removing references to all except one duplicate file in the path sequence. This invention provides a method, system, and apparatus for correcting a path sequence of an environment variable in a data processing system. In this embodiment, an environment variable manager monitors the data processing system for any changes affecting the environment variables. If a change is detected, the manager modifies the environment variable to ensure that the correct file is used when requested by a user or application. This innovation is crucial for preventing errors caused by duplicate files in the system.

Another significant patent is a search facility for local and remote interface repositories. This system, method, and user interface allow users to search one or more CORBA Interface Repositories for program objects based on user-specified criteria. The user interface features two panes, enabling users to specify search criteria and view a list of found objects, their locations, and revision dates. This invention enhances the efficiency of software development by allowing searches to be stored for later review and providing a history manager for previously executed searches.

Career Highlights

William Hsiao-Yu Ku is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation, commonly known as IBM. His work at IBM has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that address complex challenges in data processing and software development.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Joey Allen Perry and John Shih-Yuan Wang, contributing to various projects and innovations within the company.

Conclusion

William Hsiao-Yu Ku's contributions to the field of data processing systems through his patents and work at IBM highlight his role as a significant inventor. His innovations continue to impact the efficiency and functionality of software applications.

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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