Robert David
Robert David Armitage, Katano JP
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20100207136 | SAPPHIRE SUBSTRATE, NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTOR LUMINESCENT ELEMENT USING THE SAPPHIRE SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTOR LUMINESCENT ELEMENT - The present invention provides an inexpensive substrate which can realize m-plane growth of a crystal by vapor phase growth. In a sapphire substrate, an off-angle plane slanted from an m-plane by a predetermined very small angle is prepared as a growth surface, which is a template of the crystal, at the time of growing a crystal of GaN or the like, by a polishing process to prepare a stepwise substrate comprising steps and terraces. According to the above-described configuration, even if an inexpensive sapphire substrate, which normally does not form an m-plane (nonpolar plane) GaN film, is used as a substrate for crystal growth, the following advantages can be attained. Specifically, c-axis growth can be carried out from the plane of each step as an a-plane on the terrace by vapor phase growth, which is advantageous in the fabrication of a device, in order to grow an excellent GaN single crystal which has been epitaxially grown so that the m-plane is opposite to the surplane of the terrace, and, in the mean time, the steps become integrated (fused), whereby a device can be fabricated from a substrate of a GaN single crystal having no significant threading dislocation. Further, the use of the m-plane can advantageously eliminate the influence of piezo electric fields. | 08-19-2010 |
Robert David Bradshaw, Jr., San Jose, CA US
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20140222833 | Trusted Social Networks - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for trusted social networking. Embodiments of the invention include a trusted social network that adds value by sharing information that is both of interest to a user (e.g., based on needs, preferences, and time and place) and is from trusted sources (e.g., friends). Tips associated with the trusted social network can be created (as well as presented) and viewed through a client program that provides an interface to the trusted social network. In some embodiments, the client program is used to present the user interface and handle interactions with the trusted social network. In other embodiments, web based constructs are used to present the user interface and handle interactions with the trusted social network through a web browser. | 08-07-2014 |
Robert David Corak, Franklin, MA US
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20140151560 | ROUTE-BASED SUBSTANCE ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A route based analysis system includes, in one version, an infrared spectrometer subsystem configured to produce a spectrum for oil introduced to an oil sample cell. The system displays a route including assets with oil to be inspected. The type of oil used in each asset is determined. For each asset on the route, one or more oil property methods specific to the oil used in the asset are located. The spectrum of each asset's oil is analyzed using specific methods in order to produce oil properties. | 06-05-2014 |
Robert David Eden, Culcheth Cheshire GB
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20090134102 | SEPARATOR AND PROCESS FOR REMOVING SOLIDS FROM DRILLING LIQUIDS - The invention provides a separator for the removal of solids from a drilling liquid, the separator comprising a tube settler ( | 05-28-2009 |
Robert David Egozi, North Bay Village, FL US
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20110061148 | Sock constructed with an insole - A sock constructed with an insole comprising of an insole and a sock having a sock body and an opening. The sock, having a sock sole comprised of an inner and an outer sock sole. A pocket is formed between the two sock soles where an insole is to be placed and securely sealed in. The foot of the wearer is to rest on the inner sock sole; thereby, ensuring that the foot of the wearer is not to rest on the insole directly. In conclusion, a sock constructed with an insole prevents the wearer from having to transfer the insoles between different pairs of shoes and offers continuing comfort to the wearer once the shoes are removed. | 03-17-2011 |
Robert David Farraher, Somerville, MA US
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20140241598 | Method and Apparatus for Processing Biometric Images - A method and apparatus for applying gradient edge detection to detect features in a biometric, such as a fingerprint, based on data representing an image of at least a portion of the biometric. The image is modeled as a function of the features. Data representing an image of the biometric is acquired, and features of the biometric are modeled for at least two resolutions. The method and apparatus improves analysis of both high-resolution images of biometrics of friction ridge containing skin that include resolved pores and lower resolution images of biometrics without resolved pores. | 08-28-2014 |
Robert David Forras, Broussard, LA US
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20110106597 | Methods And Systems For Offering Discounts - A method for providing incentives includes receiving identification data from a customer; receiving incentive data from a merchant, the incentive data; accessing at least one social network account of the customer to access social network data, the social network data including text of social network communications and a size of the at least one social network account; determining demographic qualities of the at least one social network account determining an incentive based on the size and demographic qualities of the at least one social network account and the incentive data; receiving input from the customer as to whether to accept the incentive determined; and broadcasting a promotional message through the at least one social network account if the costumer accepts the incentive. | 05-05-2011 |
Robert David Garnache, Shoreline, WA US
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20150232211 | Detachable Clip for Bungee Cords and Methods of Use - A detachable clip for adjustably shortening a bungee cord or linking multiple bungee cords in an elastic mesh, each bungee cord having two hooks and each clip having a generally planar body with two slots for receiving the cord, where each slot has an open end and a blind end and is configured to precisely squeeze the rubbery core of the cord so that it bulges up around the clip and does not slip under a standard range of loads. | 08-20-2015 |
Robert David Garnache, Seattle, WA US
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20090282989 | UNIVERSAL ROTISSERIE COOKING APPARATUS - A detachable, universal rotisserie device for use with an independent grilling apparatus. The rotisserie device includes a locking means for receiving an elongate support rod of the grilling apparatus, one or more support brackets, and one or more rotatable food retainers that are supported by the support bracket(s) and the elongate support rod. The locking means includes a clamping mechanism for securing the elongate support rod of the grilling apparatus to the detachable rotisserie device. | 11-19-2009 |
Robert David Hancasky, Royal Oak, MI US
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20140114511 | FUEL MAINTENANCE MONITOR FOR A PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE - A vehicle has an engine, a fuel tank, and a controller configured to selectively operate the engine, during one or more drive cycles, until a specified fraction of fuel from the tank has been consumed in response to expiration of a predefined time period to limit fuel degradation. A powertrain system has a traction battery, an engine, a fuel tank, and a controller configured to selectively operate the engine in response to a quality of fuel in the tank being below a threshold until a specified fraction of fuel has been consumed, thereby limiting fuel degradation. A method of controlling a vehicle includes, in response to expiration of a predefined time period, selectively operating an engine, during one or more vehicle drive cycles, such that state of charge of a traction battery is generally maintained until a specified fraction of fuel in a fuel tank has been consumed to limit degradation of the fuel. | 04-24-2014 |
20150019054 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Methods and systems are provided for displaying a recommended engine fuel fill amount to an operator of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. In one example, the recommended engine fuel fill amount is determined based on an actual amount of fuel consumed over a particular duration and displayed to an operator of the vehicle with a low fuel warning. | 01-15-2015 |
Robert David Hoffmire, Newnan, GA US
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20140081727 | Methods And Systems For Redeeming Loyalty Rewards - Methods and systems can be provide for redeeming loyalty rewards such as loyalty points for value. In an aspect, an input can be received. The input can relate to a loyalty program and a user account. The input can comprise an exchangeable value and the user account has a profile associated therewith. The input can be analyzed to automatically determine a modification to the profile based upon the exchangeable value. The modification can be applied to the profile associated with the user account. | 03-20-2014 |
Robert David Hopkins, Ii, Foster City, CA US
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20130299977 | RAMP-STACK CHIP PACKAGE WITH VARIABLE CHIP SPACING - A chip package includes a stack of semiconductor dies or chips that are offset from each other, thereby defining a terrace with exposed pads. Moreover, surfaces of each of the semiconductor dies in the stepped terrace include two rows of first pads approximately parallel to edges of the semiconductor dies. Furthermore, the chip package includes a high-bandwidth ramp component, which is positioned approximately parallel to the terrace, and which has a surface that includes second pads arranged in at least two rows of second pads for each of the semiconductor dies. The second pads are electrically and mechanically coupled to the exposed first pads by connectors. Consequently, the electrical contacts in the chip package may have a conductive, a capacitive or, in general, a complex impedance. Furthermore, the chips and/or the ramp component may be positioned relative to each other using a ball-and-pit alignment technique. | 11-14-2013 |
20140052713 | HARDWARE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGGREGATION/GROUP BY OPERATION: FILTER METHOD - Techniques are described for performing grouping and aggregation operations. In an embodiment, a request is received to aggregate data grouped by a first column. In response to receiving the request, values are loaded from the first column into an input cache. The values include values, from the first column, from a set of rows. A filter unit is programmed with logic to perform a comparison between a particular value, from the first column of a first row, and values in the first column of a plurality of rows, of the set of rows. Based on the comparison, a predicate result is generated that identifies rows, within the plurality of rows, that have a valued in the first column that matches the particular value. An aggregate value for a second column is generated by aggregating values, from the second column, of each of the rows identified by the predicate result. | 02-20-2014 |
20140052743 | HARDWARE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FILTER/PROJECT OPERATIONS - Techniques are described for performing filter and project operations. In an embodiment, a set of predicates that specify criteria for filtering results to a query is received. Based on a particular predicate of the set of predicates, a predicate result for at least one portion of a particular column is generated. The predicate result identifies rows within the first column that satisfy the particular predicate. Rows are selected and returned as results to the query based at least in part on the predicate result. In an embodiment, the predicate result is a bitvector where each bit of the bitvector corresponds to a particular row within the particular column and identify whether the particular row satisfies the particular predicate. | 02-20-2014 |
20140099892 | OFFSET CANCELLATION FOR DC ISOLATED NODES - Offset voltages developed on floating nodes on inputs to high-performance amplifiers that are DC isolated from the data signals input to amplifiers are cancelled by connecting a highly resistive element between the input node and a predetermined potential, particularly useful in proximity communication systems in which two chips are connected through capacitive or inductive coupling circuits formed jointly in the two chips. The resistive element may be an off MOS transistor connected between the node and a desired bias voltage or a MOS transistor with its gate and drain connected to the potential. Multiple bias voltages may be distributed to all receivers and locally selected by a multiplexer for application to one or two input nodes of the receiver. The receiver output can also serve as a predetermined potential when the resistive element has a long time constant compared to the data rate or the resistive element is non-linear. | 04-10-2014 |
20140185352 | CONFIGURABLE-WIDTH MEMORY CHANNELS FOR STACKED MEMORY STRUCTURES - The disclosed embodiments provide a chip package that facilitates configurable-width memory channels. In this chip package, a semiconductor die is electrically connected to two or more memory chips. More specifically, contacts on each individual memory chip are each directly connected to a distinct set of contacts on the semiconductor die such that the semiconductor die has separate, unique command and address buses to individually address and communicate with each individual memory chip. Individually addressable memory chips that are each accessed via separate command and address buses facilitate a configurable-width memory channel that efficiently supports different data-access granularities. | 07-03-2014 |
20140321803 | HYBRID-INTEGRATED PHOTONIC CHIP PACKAGE WITH AN INTERPOSER - A chip package includes an optical integrated circuit (such as a hybrid integrated circuit) and an integrated circuit that are adjacent to each in the chip package. The integrated circuit includes electrical circuits, such as memory or a processor, and the optical integrated circuit communicates optical signals with very high bandwidth. Moreover, a front surface of the integrated circuit is electrically coupled to a front surface of the optical integrated circuit by a top surface of the interposer, where the top surface faces the front surface of the integrated circuit and the front surface of the optical integrated circuit. Furthermore, the integrated circuit and the optical integrated circuit may be on a same side of the interposer. By integrating the optical integrated circuit and the integrated circuit in close proximity, the chip package may facilitate improved performance compared to chip packages with electrical interconnects. | 10-30-2014 |
20140321804 | HYBRID-INTEGRATED PHOTONIC CHIP PACKAGE WITH AN INTERPOSER - A chip package includes an optical integrated circuit (such as a hybrid integrated circuit) and an integrated circuit that are proximate to each other in the chip package. The integrated circuit includes electrical circuits, such as memory or a processor, and the optical integrated circuit communicates optical signals with very high bandwidth. Moreover, a front surface of the integrated circuit is electrically coupled to a top surface of an interposer, and this top surface is in turn electrically coupled to a front surface of an input/output (I/O) integrated circuit that faces the top surface. Furthermore, the front surface of the I/O integrated circuit is electrically coupled to a top surface of the optical integrated circuit, where the top surface of the optical integrated circuit faces the front surface of the I/O integrated circuit. | 10-30-2014 |
20150071021 | ACCESSING INDEPENDENTLY ADDRESSABLE MEMORY CHIPS - A method of accessing rows and columns stored in a memory system that include memory chips that can be individually addressed and accessed is described. In order to leverage this capability, prior to performing a row-write request on the memory system, a computer system may transform the rows and the columns in a matrix. In particular, in response to receiving a row-write request to write to a row N in the matrix, the computer system rotates the row right by N elements, and writes the row in parallel to address N of the memory chips in the memory system. Similarly, in response to receiving a column-write request to write to column M in the matrix, the computer system rotates the column right by M elements, and writes the column in parallel to the memory chips in the memory system. | 03-12-2015 |
20150098677 | HYBRID-INTEGRATED PHOTONIC CHIP PACKAGE - A chip package includes an optical integrated circuit (such as a hybrid integrated circuit) and an integrated circuit that are adjacent to each other on the same side of a substrate in the chip package. The integrated circuit includes electrical circuits, such as memory or a processor, and the optical integrated circuit communicates optical signals with very high bandwidth. In addition, an input/output (I/O) integrated circuit is coupled to the optical integrated circuit between the substrate and the optical integrated circuit. This I/O integrated circuit includes high-speed I/O circuits and energy-efficient driver and receiver circuits and communicates with optical devices on the optical integrated circuit. By integrating the optical integrated circuit, the integrated circuit and the I/O integrated circuit in close proximity, the chip package may facilitate improved performance compared to chip packages with electrical interconnects. | 04-09-2015 |
Robert David Kaswen, Watsonville, CA US
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20100160014 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL COMPETITION - A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information. | 06-24-2010 |
Robert David Labrom, Taringa AU
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20110112579 | ROD AND METHOD OF INSERTION - A spinal fusion system has at least one spinal rod including a longitudinal member having at least one hollow extending therethrough, and at least one rod fenestration that extends through the longitudinal member. There are at least two bone screws for attachment to a spine. Each bone screw includes a threaded shaft for location within the spine, and a head attached to the threaded shaft. The head is able to be used for attachment to a rod, and the head includes at least one fenestration. At least one spinal rod is attached to the respective heads of the bone screws. | 05-12-2011 |
20140012381 | JOINT IMPLANT AND A SURGICAL METHOD ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - An implant able to be inserted into a surgically prepared joint space includes a body having a central cavity extending longitudinally through the body and at least one movable barb, and a cap for location within the central cavity at an end of the body. The location of the cap within the central cavity of the body causes outward movement of the barb. | 01-09-2014 |
Robert David Labron, Taringa AU
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20150088207 | Method of Using Spine Stabilization System With Dynamic Screw - A method of using a spine stabilization system in one embodiment includes inserting a bone fastener shank through a receiver structure cavity and then through a distal opening of the receiver member, positioning a head of the fastener against a bearing surface of the receiver structure, positioning a bearing member on an upper portion of the head, positioning a first pivot bearing portion of a pivot member above the positioned bearing member, positioning a pivot portion of a connector assembly on the positioned first pivot bearing portion, positioning a second pivot bearing portion of the pivot member on an upper portion of the pivot portion, and threading a fixation screw into a threaded portion of the receiver structure, thereby (i) causing the pivot member to clamp the pivot portion, and (ii) clamping the head of the screw between the first bearing and the bearing surface. | 03-26-2015 |
Robert David Neumann, Dillon, CO US
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20140001187 | TRAYUCKET | 01-02-2014 |
Robert David Nielsen, Lambertville, NJ US
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20140356902 | Method for Discovering Algal Strains with Reduced Pigment to Attain Higher Photosynthetic Efficiency - A method for determining and/or engineering photosynthetic mutant algal strains comprising: (A) pre-screening wild-type or parent strains to select for photosynthetic efficiency; (B) cause genetic mutations in the group of wild-type and/or parent strains from pre-screening (A) to form genetic mutant strains; (C) screening the genetic mutant strains for photosynthetic efficiency in mass cultures; and (D) further screening the genetic mutants resulting from screening (C) by measuring biomass productivity to select strains having relatively high biomass/lipid/starch productivity. | 12-04-2014 |
Robert David Possee, Witney GB
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20080254528 | Baculovirus Expression System - Described herein are baculovirus vectors, host cells containing the baculovirus vectors, methods of using the baculovirus vectors for cloning genes, and kits containing the baculovirus vectors. | 10-16-2008 |
Robert David Richards, San Jose, CA US
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20150151855 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-ROLE PLANETARY LANDER AND ASCENT SPACECRAFT - A spacecraft for various missions such as moon landing, space station or asteroid rendezvous, or payload delivery. The spacecraft comprises a main propellant tank, preferably toroidal in shape, that also serves as the primary structural component of the spacecraft. The spacecraft's secondary structures such as a second propellant tank, pressurant tanks, engines, and payload deck are attached directly to the main propellant tank. The spacecraft has a substantially circularly symmetric weight distribution about its centerline, | 06-04-2015 |
Robert David Rullo, West Chester, PA US
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20090191527 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSISTING AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN RATING A CONSTITUENT - A higher education constituent relationship (CRM) system may provide an educational institution with a graphical display of a probability and desirability value for a person at a stage of a student life cycle. For example, the higher education CRM system may receive a history of interactions between the person and the institution. The higher education CRM system may use the history of interactions and information about the person to calculate the probability value, or measure of the likelihood that the person moves to another stage in the student life cycle, and the desirability value, or a measure of the appeal of the person to the educational institution at a stage of the student life cycle, for the person. The higher education CRM system may display the calculated values for the probability and desirability to a representative of the institution. | 07-30-2009 |
Robert David Smith, Spring, TX US
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20110013978 | EXPANSION SPLICE PLATE FOR A CABLE TRAY RUN - A cable tray expansion splice plate for connecting first and second cable tray sections end-to-end is disclosed. The splice plate includes an elongate body having a central section, an upper flange section, and a lower flange section. In one embodiment, the lower flange section defines a channel for receiving components of the first and second cable tray sections such that the lower flange section underlies the components. Fastener openings in the central section and the lower flange section receive fasteners to fasten the body to the cable tray sections. These openings include slots which permit the cable tray sections to move relative to one another in a longitudinal direction. | 01-20-2011 |
20120292266 | Expansion Splice Plate for a Cable Tray Run - A cable tray expansion splice plate for connecting first and second cable tray sections end-to-end is disclosed. The splice plate includes an elongate body having a central section, an upper flange section, and a lower flange section. In one embodiment, the lower flange section defines a channel for receiving components of the first and second cable tray sections such that the lower flange section underlies the components. Fastener openings in the central section and the lower flange section receive fasteners to fasten the body to the cable tray sections. These openings include slots which permit the cable tray sections to move relative to one another in a longitudinal direction. | 11-22-2012 |
20130264433 | Expansion Splice Plate for a Cable Tray Run - A cable tray expansion splice plate for connecting first and second cable tray sections end-to-end is disclosed. The splice plate includes an elongate body having a central section, an upper flange section, and a lower flange section. In one embodiment, the lower flange section defines a channel for receiving components of the first and second cable tray sections such that the lower flange section underlies the components. Fastener openings in the central section receive fasteners to fasten the body to the cable tray sections. These openings include slots which permit the cable tray sections to move relative to one another in a longitudinal direction. | 10-10-2013 |
Robert David Smith, Fayetteville, GA US
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20100127299 | Actively Cooled LED Lighting System and Method for Making the Same - A lighting system can comprise one or more light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) that emit substantially white light and a thermoelectric cooler (“TEC”) for maintaining the LEDs within a temperature range. The TEC can comprise an electrical circuit that includes two different semiconductors or two dissimilar metals that provide cooling when electrically energized. The electrical circuit can adjoin or touch one side of a plate, sheet, wafer, or substrate of material, such as ceramic, that insulates electricity and conducts heat. In operation, the electrical circuit can cool the plate or actively transfer heat from the plate. The LEDs can adjoin or touch the side of the plate that is opposite the electrical circuit. Thus, a TEC circuit can contact one surface of a thin piece of ceramic material, while an LED contacts the opposite surface. | 05-27-2010 |
Robert David Sumpf, Jr., San Francisco, CA US
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20130088044 | System for Absorbing and Distributing Side Impact Energy Utilizing an Integrated Battery Pack and Side Sill Assembly - An energy absorbing and distributing side impact system for use with a vehicle is provided, the system utilizing a collapsible side sill along with multiple vehicle cross-members to achieve the desired level of vehicle side impact resistance, the combination of these elements absorbing and distributing the impact load throughout the vehicle structure. A battery pack enclosure that includes a plurality of cross-members that transverse the battery pack enclosure also help to absorb and distribute at least a portion of the load received when either the first or second side of the vehicle receives a side impact. In this configuration the battery pack enclosure is positioned between the front and rear vehicle suspension assemblies and mounted between, and mechanically coupled to, the side sill assemblies. In addition to providing rigidity, strength and impact resistance, the battery pack cross-members segregate the batteries contained within the battery pack enclosure into battery groups. | 04-11-2013 |
Robert David Wilkes, Jr., League City, TX US
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20100095620 | Compliant Trim for Concrete Slabs - A compliant trim for use between concrete slabs is disclosed, intended for the replacement of wood commonly used for formwork to divide concrete slabs. The compliant trim is easily inserted into the space cleared of wood, will not migrate deeper into the space, and is therefore independent of the depth of the cleared space beyond a minimum needed for installation. Additionally, the compliant trim lies flush or below the surface of slabs which have edge radii, making it relatively unaffected by foot traffic, vehicles, and the like. The trim may be extruded, may be manufactured from recycled materials, and remains compliant to allow for joint expansion and contraction. | 04-22-2010 |
Robert David Wunderlich, Jr., Winter Park, FL US
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20140223408 | INTEGRATION PROJECT CENTER - Embodiments of the present invention provide for supporting definition of services in the SOA using templates for definition of processes, tasks, and/or components and wizards associated to the templates for guiding users in defining values to variables in the templates. Embodiments of the present invention provide developers with a guided flow for an integration project as well as guidance from the functional decomposition from the solution architect within an integrated development environment. Embodiments provide pre-built templates that may also contain wizard based interfaces to help the developers to create services that follow best-practices and include necessary plumbing tasks. Embodiments described herein provide the ability to create and save BPEL projects and scopes as templates to be reused in later projects and the application of these template features with wizard interfaces and a project overview/checklist model to provide developer guidance and assistance in creating the service that follows best-practices. | 08-07-2014 |