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Randolph Reist
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United States
Randolph Reist Phones & Addresses
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980 Katie Cir, Royersford, PA 19468 (610) 792-4870
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1606 Meadowview Ln, Mont Clare, PA 19453
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Phoenixville, PA
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Malvern, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Lederach, PA
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Montgomery, PA
Work
Position:
Professional/Technical
Education
Degree:
High school graduate or higher
Interests
career opportunities, consulting offers,...
Publications
Us Patents
System And Method For Metering The Performance Of A Data Processing System
View pageUS Patent:
20050138168, Jun 23, 2005
Filed:
Jul 20, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/895178
Inventors:
Philip Hoffman - Oreland PA, US
Randolph Reist - Royersford PA, US
Jeffery Stell - Exton PA, US
Jessica Paragas - Springfield PA, US
James Thompson - West Chester PA, US
Randolph Reist - Royersford PA, US
Jeffery Stell - Exton PA, US
Jessica Paragas - Springfield PA, US
James Thompson - West Chester PA, US
International Classification:
G06F015/173
US Classification:
709224000
Abstract:
A system and method for metering usage of a data processing system and scaling system performance is disclosed. In one embodiment, an authorization key is purchased that specifies both a baseline performance level and a ceiling performance level. After the key is installed on the data processing system, the system performance level is monitored and averaged over predetermined time periods. The customer is charged on a “pay-as-you-go” basis for any time periods during which the average performance level exceeds the baseline performance level. Performance of the data processing system is not allowed to exceed the ceiling level obtained with the authorization key. In one embodiment, the baseline level may be set to zero so that all performance consumption is purchased by the customer as it is utilized. A report may be generated that includes data upon which analysis of the measured processor utilization data may be performed.
Performing An Operating System Upgrade Without Multiple System Interruptions
View pageUS Patent:
20090138865, May 28, 2009
Filed:
Dec 10, 2004
Appl. No.:
11/009793
Inventors:
Richard L. Furbee - West Chester PA, US
Randolph C. Reist - Royersford PA, US
Joseph Lerch, III - Pottstown PA, US
Joseph Neill - East Fallowfield PA, US
Jim Thompson - West Chester PA, US
Randolph C. Reist - Royersford PA, US
Joseph Lerch, III - Pottstown PA, US
Joseph Neill - East Fallowfield PA, US
Jim Thompson - West Chester PA, US
International Classification:
G06F 9/44
US Classification:
717168
Abstract:
A method for upgrading an operating system (OS) on a computing system without system interruption begins by installing an upgraded OS. A boot pointer is set to point to a memory location that points to the upgraded OS. The computing system is booted into the upgraded OS, and the upgraded OS receives and processes commands. The boot pointer on the computing system's disk is updated to point to the upgraded OS if a user instructs the computing system to make the upgraded OS permanent, whereby the OS is upgraded without interrupting the computing system. The OS may also be upgraded automatically, without instruction from the user, if predetermined criteria are satisfied.
Specifying An Operating System Level To Use After Reboot
View pageUS Patent:
7543168, Jun 2, 2009
Filed:
Mar 14, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/079698
Inventors:
James W. Thompson - West Chester PA, US
Joseph P. Neill - East Fallowfield PA, US
Richard L. Furbee - West Chester PA, US
Randolph C. Reist - Royersford PA, US
Joseph Lerch, III - Pottstown PA, US
Joseph P. Neill - East Fallowfield PA, US
Richard L. Furbee - West Chester PA, US
Randolph C. Reist - Royersford PA, US
Joseph Lerch, III - Pottstown PA, US
Assignee:
Unisys Corporation - Blue Bell PA
International Classification:
G06F 9/24
G06F 9/44
G06F 9/445
G06F 15/177
G06F 9/44
G06F 9/445
G06F 15/177
US Classification:
713323, 713 1, 713 2, 713100, 717168, 717169, 717170, 717174, 717175
Abstract:
A method for specifying an operating system (OS) file to use in a computing system after a system reboot begins by copying at least one new OS file to a system disk. An OS file to be installed is selected from the new OS files on the disk. The system is booted into the selected OS file, the selected OS file becoming the currently running OS on the system. A boot pointer on the system disk is updated to point to the selected OS file, such that any subsequent reboot will be into the selected OS file.