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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Alan SunTzi Shih

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Seagate Technology Incorporated. Active years: 1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Alan SunTzi Shih. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/alan-suntzi-shih

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 1 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 28(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

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Seagate Technology Incorporated
 patents

Years Active: 1999

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5949605 - Cancellation and calibration procedures of harmonic disturbances in (1999-09-07),

Title: Alan SunTzi Shih: Innovator in Magnetic Disk Drive Technology

Introduction

Alan SunTzi Shih is a notable inventor based in San Jose, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of magnetic disk drive technology. His innovative approach to addressing harmonic disturbances has led to the development of a unique patent.

Latest Patents

Alan holds a patent for "Cancellation and calibration procedures of harmonic disturbances in a magnetic disk drive storage system." This patent describes an adaptive feedforward method for canceling and calibrating harmonic disturbances. The method involves expressing harmonic disturbances as d(t) and the system output as y(t). A control signal u(t) is utilized to cancel the disturbance d(t). The estimated coefficients of u(t) are updated in real time, ensuring effective cancellation of disturbances. The patent also details the implementation of a sine function through polynomial curve fitting, enhancing the accuracy of the system.

Career Highlights

Alan is currently employed at Seagate Technology Incorporated, a leading company in data storage solutions. His work focuses on improving the performance and reliability of magnetic disk drives. With his innovative methods, he has contributed to advancements in the efficiency of data storage systems.

Collaborations

Alan has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Ho Seong Lee and Steven Wayne Burge. Their combined expertise has fostered a productive environment for innovation and development in their field.

Conclusion

Alan SunTzi Shih is a distinguished inventor whose work in magnetic disk drive technology has made a lasting impact. His patent for canceling harmonic disturbances showcases his innovative thinking and dedication to advancing technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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