IBM Assigned Patent for Synchronizing Codes from Multiple Software Configuration Management Systems

International Business Machines Corporation has been assigned a patent for a system that enables the synchronization of code from multiple software configuration management systems. The invention, directed by Shane W. Cartledge and Jung W. Van, allows developers to obtain source code from various SCM systems, create a batch file to update the central SCM system, and merge files as needed. This innovative approach streamlines the process of code synchronization, improving development efficiency and reducing errors.

Key Takeaways:

• The patent, number 8,087,000, was developed by Shane W. Cartledge and Jung W. Van, and aims to synchronize code from multiple Software Configuration Management (SCM) systems.
• The method involves obtaining source code from foreign SCM systems and a central SCM system, creating a batch file, and iteratively verifying files and directories from the foreign SCM system.
• For each new file and directory verified, the system creates a command to add the new directory or file to the central SCM system.
• Another embodiment of the invention includes merging files in the central SCM system.
• The patent application was filed on June 5, 2007, under number 11/758,222.
• The full-text of the patent can be found at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,087,000&OS=8,087,000&RS=8,087,000
• Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

Statistics:

• Patent number: 8,087,000
• Application file number: 11/758,222
• Date of patent application filing: June 5, 2007
• Date of patent publication: December 28,

Sources:

• International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Satyaban Rath
• Hemanta Panigrahi