Inventions on LDAP data storage- A study based on US patents

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an IETF open standard to provide directory services in the network. LDAP stores the directory information in a database. An LDAP server may store data in a Flat file, or in RDBMS or in any other format. The LDAP client applications such as LDAP enabled web browsers like Netscape communicator and Internet Explorer can use LDAP directory interface without having knowledge on the underlying data storage mechanism.

           

This article is a TRIZ based analysis of patents on LDAP data storage. The objective of this article is to find the major concerns in LDAP data storage, define the Ideal Final Result (IFR) of LDAP data storage, find the trends of evolution and predict the future inventions on LDAP data storage.

Keywords: LDAP directory, Directory Protocol, Inventions, Software Inventions, LDAP inventions, Software Patents, LDAP data access, LDAP data storage, LDAP data searching, LDAP database, RDBMS

Mishra, Umakant, Inventions on LDAP Data Storage - A TRIZ Based Analysis (August 2006). Available at SSRN:http://ssrn.com/abstract=925921 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.925921

http://papers.ssrn.com/abstract=925921

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/54

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262004046_Inventions_on_LDAP_Data_Storage_-A_TRIZ_based_Analysis?ev=prf_pub

Inventions on LDAP- A study based on US Patents

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an IETF open standard to provide directory services in the network. LDAP is based on X.500 directory architecture, intended to provide directory services in Internet compatible environments. LDAP is used to provide directory services to applications ranging from e-mail systems to distributed system management tools. LDAP is becoming more and more popular with its wider usage in the Internet.

This report on LDAP is based on a study of 60 selected patents on LDAP from US patent database. The objective of this article is to present the distribution of patents according to different features and functions of LDAP and to present the hot issues on LDAP for current and future inventions.

Keywords: LDAP, Directory Protocol, Inventions, Software Inventions, LDAP inventions, Software Patents,

Umakant Mishra, Inventions on Ldap- a Study Based on Us Patents (May 2, 2014). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2432105

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/52

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262003516_Inventions_on_LDAP_-A_study_based_on_US_patents?ev=prf_pub

A Glimpse of TRIZ Methodology

Author: Hariharan Raviraj

Abstract:

While there is a high potential exist for patents at the idea generation stage itself, problem solving and patent analysis provides valuable information for other inventors, which leads to further invention and innovation. It is in this context, the author would like to share, with the readers, some of the most popular TRIZ methodologies originally framed for solving complex problems, steps followed to get TRIZ solution, levels of Inventive Disclosures, the relevance of analysing patents using TRIZ principles and various possibilities of contradiction parameter pairs researchers commonly get in the patent analysis process. 

This article is written keeping in view of rapidly growing interest in applying TRIZ methodologies and to help inspire invention and innovation among young people. The author tries to share some of the most popular TRIZ methodologies originally framed for solving complex problems.

The Revised 40 Principles for Software Inventions

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

Applying 40 Principles is one of the earliest and most popular techniques of TRIZ. There are no controversies on application of 40 principles by any of the TRIZ schools. Although they are fundamentally sound, there is some difficulty in applying those in software related problems. As they were originally developed for mechanical or technical problems, the meaning of many terms like 'thermal', 'aerodynamic', 'hydrodynamic', 'ultrasonic', 'infrared', 'temperature', 'liquid', 'gas' etc. are embarrassing in a software context.

This article reviews the 40 principles in the context of software industry and rephrases the principles and their applications to make them suitable for software problems. This article can be used as a valuable reference for all TRIZ researchers and software inventors.

Keywords: TRIZ Principles, 40 Principles, Innovation, Invention, Inventive Problem Solving, Software Patents, Software inventions, Software Principles

Umakant Mishra, The Revised 40 Principles for Software Inventions, TRIZsite Journal, Jun 2006

Mishra, Umakant, The Revised 40 Principles for Software Inventions (May 2, 2014). Available at SSRN :http://ssrn.com/abstract=2432096

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/51

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262002930_The_Revised_40_Principles_for_Software_Inventions?ev=prf_pub

TRIZ Contradiction Matrix

Author: Hariharan S.

Abstract:

A successful development of a new product depends, more than relying on the available in-house expertise, accessing the external capabilities. Having recognised this fact, today, every company believes in its strategy to drive innovation and growth by accessing external capabilities. One among them could be TRIZ knowledge database. This article is written highlighting the importance of TRIZ knowledge database and to share with the readers, how product developing companies can leverage the tremendous innovation assets and ideas available in TRIZ contradiction matrix and examples given in it.   

Evolution of User Interfaces for the Visually Impaired- Part 2

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

Physically or mentally challenged people cannot use a computer in the same way a normal people can. For example, a person with disability in hands cannot use a standard keyboard or mouse efficiently. People having hearing problem, visual challenge etc. cannot interact with a computer like a normal person. So it is necessary to specially design the computers, interfacing devices and software interfaces, which can be used by the physically challenged people.

This article analyses the types of visual disabilities, different assistive technologies for different visual disabilities, guidelines for developing user interfaces for the visually impaired, software products available for assisting the visually impaired, and Inventions made on such adaptive technologies. The objective is to analyze and explore various assistive technology for the visually impaired users, and throw some light on the scope for future improvements on such interfaces.

The first part of this article discussed about various assistive technologies for different visual disabilities and guidelines for developing user interfaces for visually impaired users. This part of the article discusses about various inventions made on such Adaptive Technologies and scope for future inventions on Adaptive Technologies.

Keywords: TRIZ, Innovation, Inventive Problem Solving, Invention, Software Patents, GUI, Software inventions, Graphical User Interface, GUI design, GUI elements, assistive technologies, adaptive interfaces, speech recognition, VRS, Visual disabilities, Karaoke, speech synthesis, Braille, screen magnifying, vibrations, audible signals,

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/49

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261991416_Evolution_of_User_Interfaces_For_the_Visually_Impaired_%28Part-2%29?ev=prf_pub

Patentability of Software Inventions

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

Software is very expensive to develop but very inexpensive to copy. Just by copying a software you create an exact duplicate of the original software and all with the same functionality. There is no difference between the original (which is bought) and the copy (pirated). The worse is when the source code is copied. The copier can even claim to have developed the software where the credit of the developer might go. The software developers use various methods to protect their source code such as copyright, trade secrets etc. but each having limitations. The developers are keen on finding legal frameworks to protect their investments. While copyright law protects expression, Patenting software inventions can protect the infringement of patent claims. However, most small to Medium Developers don't get the benefit of patenting because of its expenses. This article describes what types of software inventions are patentable and the scope of patent laws in software patenting in different countries.

Keywords: TRIZ Software, Innovation, Inventive Problem Solving, Patentability criteria, software patents, software inventions, Patent Evaluation, Patent application, patent rejection

Umakant Mishra, Patentability of Software Inventions (May 2, 2014). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2432070

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/50

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262002550_Patentability_of_Software_Inventions?ev=prf_pub