IP Library Granted Patent US 8,473,442
Granted Patent B1
US 8,473,442 · App. 12/358,399 · Granted Jun 25, 2013

System and method for intelligent state management

View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,473,442
App. No.
12/358,399
Granted
Jun 25, 2013
Kind
B1
Abstract

A method is provided in one example embodiment and it includes receiving a state request and determining whether a state exists in a translation dictionary for the state request. The method further includes reproducing the state if it is not in the dictionary and adding a new state to the dictionary. In more specific embodiments, the method includes compiling a rule, based on the state, into a given state table. The rule affects data management for one or more documents that satisfy the rule. In yet other embodiments, the method includes determining that the state represents a final state such that a descriptor is added to the state. In one example, if the state is not referenced in the algorithm, then the state is released. If the state is referenced in the algorithm, then the state is replaced with the new state.

Claims (40)

1. A method, comprising:

receiving a state request;

determining, by a processor, whether a state exists in a translation dictionary for the state request;

reproducing the state if it is not in the dictionary;

adding a new state to the dictionary; and

mapping a plurality of expressions to a plurality of descriptors, wherein one or more descriptors include one or more rules such that when a given descriptor is encountered an action occurs based on a state associated with the descriptor.

2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

compiling a rule, based on the state, into a given state table, wherein the rule affects data management for one or more documents that satisfy the rule.

3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

determining that the state represents a final state such that a descriptor is added to the state.

4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

determining whether the state has been referenced in an algorithm, wherein if the state is not referenced in the algorithm, then the state is released.

5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

determining whether the state has been referenced in an algorithm, wherein if the state is referenced in the algorithm, then the state is replaced with the new state.

6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

mapping a plurality of states to a plurality of descriptors such that one or more cross states are produced to minimize a number of repetitive states.

7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

constructing a tree that includes the state, wherein the tree is used to generate a concept based on the tree, and wherein the concept is applied to a rule that affects data management for one or more documents that satisfy the rule.

8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

compressing the state such that an associated descriptor includes a mode bit, an equality mode bit, a descriptor offset, and a state value.

9. Logic encoded in one or more tangible media for execution and when executed by a processor operable to:

receive a state request;

determine whether a state exists in a translation dictionary for the state request;

reproduce the state if it is not in the dictionary;

add a new state to the dictionary; and

map a plurality of expressions to a plurality of descriptors, wherein one or more descriptors include one or more rules such that when a given descriptor is encountered an action occurs based on a state associated with the descriptor.

10. The logic of claim 9 , wherein the code is further operable to:

compile a rule, based on the state, into a given state table, wherein the rule affects data management for one or more documents that satisfy the rule.

11. The logic of claim 9 , wherein the code is further operable to:

determine that the state represents a final state such that a descriptor is added to the state.

12. The logic of claim 9 , wherein the code is further operable to:

determine whether the state has been referenced in an algorithm, wherein if the state is not referenced in the algorithm, then the state is released.

13. The logic of claim 9 , wherein the code is further operable to:

determine whether the state has been referenced in an algorithm, wherein if the state is referenced in the algorithm, then the state is replaced with the new state.

14. The logic of claim 9 , wherein the code is further operable to:

map a plurality of states to a plurality of descriptors such that one or more cross states are produced to minimize a number of repetitive states.

15. The logic of claim 9 , wherein the code is further operable to:

construct a tree that includes the state, wherein the tree is used to generate a concept based on the tree, and wherein the concept is applied to a rule that affects data management for one or more documents that satisfy the rule.

16. The logic of claim 9 , wherein the code is further operable to:

compress the state such that an associated descriptor includes a mode bit, an equality mode bit, a descriptor offset, and a state value.

Assignments (9)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE PATENT TITLES AND REMOVE DUPLICATES IN THE SCHEDULE PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 059354 FRAME: 0335. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Jun 23, 2022
From: MCAFEE, LLC
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 060792/0307 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 3, 2022
From: MCAFEE, LLC
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 059354/0335 →
RELEASE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL - REEL/FRAME 045056/0676 Recorded Mar 2, 2022
From: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: MCAFEE, LLC
Reel/Frame 059354/0213 →
RELEASE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL - REEL/FRAME 045055/0786 Recorded Oct 26, 2020
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: MCAFEE, LLC
Reel/Frame 054238/0001 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE PATENT 6336186 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 045056 FRAME 0676. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY INTEREST. Recorded Oct 22, 2020
From: MCAFEE, LLC
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 054206/0593 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE PATENT 6336186 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 045055 FRAME 786. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY INTEREST. Recorded Oct 22, 2020
From: MCAFEE, LLC
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 055854/0047 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 12, 2018
From: MCAFEE, LLC
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 045055/0786 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 12, 2018
From: MCAFEE, LLC
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 045056/0676 →
CHANGE OF NAME AND ENTITY CONVERSION Recorded Aug 24, 2017
From: MCAFEE, INC.
To: MCAFEE, LLC
Reel/Frame 043665/0918 →