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Round Rock, TX, United States of America

Charles L Hudson

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Network Virtualization. Top assignees: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Other. Active years: 1987-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Charles L Hudson. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/charles-l-hudson

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 88.2

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 513(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Gordo, AL (US) (1987)
  • Round Rock, TX (US) (2008 - 2023)
  • Austin, TX (US) (2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 27,698 
 
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.
 patents
silverMedal7 out of 5,727 
 
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 834,659 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1987-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Network Virtualization
Server Power Management
Edge Switch Configuration
Flow Control
Fibre Channel Network
Ethernet Network
Automatic Server Deployment
Hybrid Network Resources
Transmission Rates
Device Profile Migration
Multi-Server Enclosure
Network Interface Cards
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11748113 - Operating system installation mechanism (2023-09-05),
2. 11726535 - Providing power to a server (2023-08-15),
3. 11397588 - Operating system installation mechanism (2022-07-26),
4. 10996724 - Providing power to a server (2021-05-04),
5. 9705756 - Network virtualization (2017-07-11),
6. 9690605 - Configuration of an edge switch downlink port with a network policy of a published network configuration service type (2017-06-27),
7. 9614777 - Flow control in a network (2017-04-04),
8. 8909742 - Distributed configuration of network interface cards (2014-12-09),
9. 8903989 - Adjustable server-transmission rates over fixed-speed backplane connections within a multi-server enclosure (2014-12-02),
10. 8826138 - Virtual connect domain groups (2014-09-02),
11. 8520686 - Method for interfacing a fibre channel network with an ethernet based network (2013-08-27),
12. 8046460 - Automatic server deployment using a pre-provisioned logical volume (2011-10-25),
13. 7856488 - Electronic device profile migration (2010-12-21),
14. 7580415 - Aggregation of hybrid network resources operable to support both offloaded and non-offloaded connections (2009-08-25),
15. 7551614 - Aggregation over multiple processing nodes of network resources each providing offloaded connections between applications over a network (2009-06-23),

Title: The Innovations of Charles L. Hudson

Introduction

Charles L. Hudson is a notable inventor based in Round Rock, TX (US). He holds a total of 17 patents that showcase his contributions to technology and innovation. His work primarily focuses on systems that enhance the efficiency of operating system installations and power management for servers.

Latest Patents

One of Hudson's latest patents is an "Operating System Installation Mechanism." This system facilitates the installation of operating systems (OS) by utilizing a server and rack controller. It includes one or more processors that generate an imaging service comprising an OS image container. The system transmits data via a first network to initiate a boot-up process at a server and downloads an OS image included in the OS image container via a second network, which is separate from the first network. Another significant patent is related to "Providing Power to a Server." This innovation involves a switch with power sourcing equipment (PSE) and a server with a network interface controller (NIC). The PSE transfers power to the NIC of the server via a network cable, allowing for configuration changes prior to the server booting from a stand-by mode.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Charles L. Hudson has worked with prominent companies, including Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative solutions in the tech industry.

Collaborations

Some of Hudson's notable coworkers include Daniel Nathan Cripe and Robert Teisberg. Their collaboration has likely played a role in the development of his innovative patents.

Conclusion

Charles L. Hudson's contributions to technology through his patents reflect his commitment to innovation and efficiency in the tech industry. His work continues to influence the way operating systems are installed and powered, showcasing the importance of inventive thinking in modern 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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