ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,314,223, issued on May 27, was assigned to NEUSTAR INC. (Reston, Va.).
"Database locking using logical lock mechanism" was invented by Edward F. Barker (Reston, Va.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Systems and methods for locking databases during database operation, such a logical mechanisms for locking a local number portability (LNP) database associated with the Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC), are described. For example, the systems and methods may utilize various logical constructs, such as parameters that identify items or records within a database (e.g., object type and value information). and lock records that includ...