SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING COMPUTER COMPONENTS

• US 20170168799A1
• Filed: 12/10/2015
• Published: 06/15/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 12/10/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Mastercard International Incorporated (MasterCard Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: Mastercard International Incorporated (MasterCard Incorporated)
• Inventors: Smith, Jeffrey Scott
• Granted Patent: US 9,916,152 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 8/65 Updates security arrangements therefor G06F21/57
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/20 Administration of product repair or maintenance

Abstract

A computer-based method for managing a plurality of computer components in an organization is provided. The method is implemented using a Component Manager (CM) computing device. The method includes receiving, from a stakeholder computing device, component data for at least one computer component of the plurality of computer components. The method also includes storing the component data in a memory block in the memory device. The method further includes assigning a first lifecycle classification, a domain, and at least one stakeholder to the at least one computer component by updating the memory block in the memory device. The method also includes causing the stakeholder computing device to electronically display an interactive dashboard that includes a graphical representation of the at least one computer component. The method further includes prompting a stakeholder to update a component utilization scheme for the computer component, by electronically displaying the graphical representation.

Claims

1. A computer-based method for managing a plurality of computer components in an organization, the method implemented using a Component Manager (CM) computing device, wherein the CM computing device comprises a processor in communication with a memory device, the method comprising:

receiving, by the CM computing device, from a stakeholder computing device, component data for at least one computer component of the plurality of computer components;

storing, by the CM computing device, the component data in a memory block in the memory device;

assigning, by the CM computing device, a first lifecycle classification, a domain, and at least one stakeholder to the at least one computer component by updating the memory block in the memory device;

causing, by the CM computing device, the stakeholder computing device to electronically display an interactive dashboard that includes a graphical representation of the at least one computer component; and

prompting, by the CM computing device, a stakeholder to update a component utilization scheme for the at least one computer component, by electronically displaying the graphical representation.

2. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein receiving component data comprises receiving at least one component attribute for the at least one computer component.

3. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the at least one component attribute includes at least one of a component name, component description, component source, component version, component domain, component category, restrictions on component use, associated licenses, and at least one date at which the at least one computer component is to be assigned a second lifecycle classification.

4. A method in accordance with claim 1, further comprising assigning the second lifecycle classification to the at least one computer component when the at least one date is reached.

5. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein assigning the first lifecycle classification includes assigning at least one of an emerging lifecycle classification, a supported lifecycle classification, a preferred lifecycle classification, an avoidance lifecycle classification, and a retirement lifecycle classification to the at least one computer component.

6. A method in accordance with claim 1, further comprising organizing the plurality of computer components by lifecycle classification, including calculating a sum of computer components assigned each lifecycle classification.

7. A method in accordance with claim 1, further comprising:

determining an operational health indicator for the domain assigned to the at least one computer component, by determining a percentage of the plurality of computer components that are assigned a selected lifecycle classification; and

causing the stakeholder computing device to display the interactive dashboard including the operational health indicator.

8. A system for managing a plurality of computer components in an organization, the system comprising:

a database configured to store component data; and

a component manager (CM) computing device configured to be coupled to the database, the CM computing device further configured to;

receive, from a stakeholder computing device, component data for at least one computer component of the plurality of computer components;

store the component data in the memory device;

assign a first lifecycle classification, a domain, and at least one stakeholder to the at least one computer component;

cause the stakeholder computing device to electronically display an interactive dashboard that includes a graphical representation of the at least one computer component; and

prompt a stakeholder to update a component utilization scheme for the at least one computer component, by electronically displaying the graphical representation.

9. A system in accordance with claim 8, wherein, to receive component data, the CM computing device is further configured to receive at least one component attribute for the at least one computer component.

10. A system in accordance with claim 8, wherein the at least one component attribute includes at least one of a component name, component description, component source, component version, component domain, component category, restrictions on component use, associated licenses, and at least one date at which the at least one computer component is to be assigned a second lifecycle classification.

11. A system in accordance with claim 8, wherein the CM computing device is further configured to assign the second lifecycle classification to the at least one computer component when the at least one date is reached.

12. A system in accordance with claim 8, wherein, to assign the first lifecycle classification, the CM computing device is further configured to assign at least one of an emerging lifecycle classification, a supported lifecycle classification, a preferred lifecycle classification, an avoidance lifecycle classification, and a retirement lifecycle classification to the at least one computer component.

13. A system in accordance with claim 8, wherein the CM computing device is further configured to organize the plurality of computer components by component attribute, including calculating a sum of computer components assigned each lifecycle classification.

14. A system in accordance with claim 8, wherein the CM computing device is further configured to:

determine an operational health indicator for the domain, by determining a percentage of the plurality of computer components that are assigned a selected lifecycle classification; and

cause the stakeholder computing device to display the interactive dashboard including the operational health indicator.

15. A non-transitory computer readable medium that includes computer executable instructions for managing a plurality of computer components in an organization, wherein when executed by a Component Manager (CM) computing device comprising a processor in communication with a memory device, the computer executable instructions cause the CM computing device to:

receive, from a stakeholder computing device, component data for at least one computer component of the plurality of computer components;

store the component data in the memory device;

assign a lifecycle classification, a domain, and at least one component stakeholder to the at least one computer component;

cause the stakeholder computing device to electronically display an interactive dashboard that includes a graphical representation of the at least one computer component; and

prompt a stakeholder to update a component utilization scheme for the at least one computer component, by electronically displaying the graphical representation.

16. A non-transitory computer readable medium in accordance with claim 15, wherein the computer-executable instructions cause the CM computing device to receive at least one component attribute for the at least one computer component.

17. A non-transitory computer readable medium in accordance with claim 15, wherein the at least one component attribute includes at least one of a component name, component description, component source, component version, component domain, component category, restrictions on component use, associated licenses, and at least one date at which the at least one computer component is to be assigned a second lifecycle classification.

18. A non-transitory computer readable medium in accordance with claim 15, wherein the computer-executable instructions cause the CM computing device to assign the second lifecycle classification to the at least one computer component when the at least one date is reached, wherein the second lifecycle classification is at least one of an emerging lifecycle classification, a supported lifecycle classification, a preferred lifecycle classification, an avoidance lifecycle classification, and a retirement lifecycle classification.

19. A non-transitory computer readable medium in accordance with claim 15, wherein the computer-executable instructions cause the CM computing device to organize the plurality of computer components by component attribute, including causing the CM computing device to calculate a sum of computer components assigned each lifecycle classification.

20. A non-transitory computer readable medium in accordance with claim 15, wherein the computer-executable instructions cause the CM computing device to:

determine an operational health indicator for the domain, further causing the CM computing device to determine a percentage of the plurality of computer components that are assigned a selected lifecycle classification; and

cause the stakeholder computing device to display the interactive dashboard including the operational health indicator.