Colin Tregenza Dancer

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 1 CIPO patent and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Metaswitch Networks Limited. Active years: 2014-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Colin Tregenza Dancer. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/colin-tregenza-dancer

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 80.0

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 26(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

10 out of 184

Metaswitch Networks Limited

patents

Years Active: 2014-2023

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10 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11811560 - Processing traffic in a virtualised environment (2023-11-07),

2. 10965497 - Processing traffic in a virtualised environment (2021-03-30),

3. 10382155 - Data processing (2019-08-13),

4. 10104133 - Data communications (2018-10-16),

5. 9929823 - Data processing (2018-03-27),

6. 9877087 - Telephony equipment migration (2018-01-23),

7. 9407386 - Data processing (2016-08-02),

8. 9319529 - Telephony equipment migration (2016-04-19),

9. 9210105 - Telecommunications equipment (2015-12-08),

10. 8812664 - Controlling an apparatus (2014-08-19),

Title: Colin Tregenza Dancer: Innovator in Virtualized Network Processing

Introduction

Colin Tregenza Dancer is a prominent inventor based in Enfield, GB. He has made significant contributions to the field of network processing, holding a total of 10 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of virtualized environments.

Latest Patents

One of Colin's latest patents involves processing traffic in a virtualized environment. This innovation includes a physical underlay network, a first overlay network associated with a specific set of network addresses, and a second overlay network that builds upon the first. The virtualized applications within this environment have execution capabilities and are linked to network addresses in both overlay networks. The patent details how traffic is encapsulated and decapsulated between the virtualized applications and the overlay networks, ensuring effective tenant separation processing outside the execution environments.

Career Highlights

Colin Tregenza Dancer is currently employed at Metaswitch Networks Limited, where he continues to develop cutting-edge technologies in network processing. His expertise in virtualized environments has positioned him as a key player in the industry.

Collaborations

Colin has worked alongside notable colleagues such as Nicholas Peter Larkin and Alastair Mitchell, contributing to various innovative projects within the company.

Conclusion

Colin Tregenza Dancer's work in virtualized network processing exemplifies the impact of innovation in technology. His patents and collaborations reflect a commitment to advancing the field and improving network efficiency.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.