Colin Yong Zou

This inventor holds 33 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, primarily in Data Storage Management. Top assignees: Emc IP Holding Company LLC, Oracle International Corporation. Active years: 2012-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Colin Yong Zou. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/colin-yong-zou

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 33 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 202(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Beijing, CN (2012 - 2021)
San Jose, CA (US) (2020 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

32 out of 7,395

Emc IP Holding Company LLC

patents

1 out of 11,901

Oracle International Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2012-2022

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Areas of Expertise:

Data Backup

Transactional I/O Scheduling

Storage Performance

Data Replication

Cloud Computing

Data Compression

SSD Storage

Disk Array

Error Detection

Performance Optimization

Data Analysis

Health Monitoring

33 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11489917 - Method and system for backing up and restoring data (2022-11-01),

2. 11481278 - System and method for recovering an operating system after a runtime hang using a dual-flash device (2022-10-25),

3. 11438010 - System and method for increasing logical space for native backup appliance (2022-09-06),

4. 11436070 - Achieving storage system performance guarantees by applying transactional I/O scheduling (2022-09-06),

5. 11334255 - Method and device for data replication (2022-05-17),

6. 11288096 - System and method of balancing mixed workload performance (2022-03-29),

7. 11263089 - Achieving guaranteed application performance using transactional I/O scheduling for SSD storage by interleaving and splitting read/write I/Os with required latency configurations (2022-03-01),

8. 11243780 - System and method for operating system installation using a dual-flash device (2022-02-08),

9. 11204872 - Achieving guaranteed application performance using transactional I/O scheduling for SSD storage using known read/write latencies (2021-12-21),

10. 11093351 - Method and apparatus for backup communication (2021-08-17),

11. 11093283 - System and method of dynamically allocating compression jobs (2021-08-17),

12. 11068371 - Method and apparatus for simulating slow storage disk (2021-07-20),

13. 10983908 - Method and system for garbage collection of data protection virtual machines in cloud computing networks (2021-04-20),

14. 10848179 - Performance optimization and support compatibility of data compression with hardware accelerator (2020-11-24),

15. 10840943 - System and method of data compression between backup server and storage (2020-11-17),

Title: Colin Yong Zou: Innovator in Data Management Technologies

Introduction

Colin Yong Zou is a prominent inventor based in Beijing, China. With an impressive portfolio of 33 patents, he has made significant contributions to the fields of data management and system recovery technologies. His innovative approaches are aimed at enhancing efficiency and reliability in complex computing environments.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a groundbreaking innovation titled "Method and System for Backing Up and Restoring Data." This invention encompasses a sophisticated method for determining the necessary Logical Unit Number (LUN) for protection within a server storage area network (SAN) and for managing backup and restoration processes effectively. Additionally, he holds a patent for a "System and Method for Recovering an Operating System After a Runtime Hang Using a Dual-Flash Device," which outlines a robust solution for detecting system hangs and implementing recovery protocols using dual-flash technology.

Career Highlights

Colin has been affiliated with renowned companies such as EMC IP Holding Company LLC and Oracle International Corporation during his professional journey. His experience in these leading technology firms has allowed him to refine his skills in system architecture and data management solutions.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Colin has collaborated with talented individuals, including Man Lv and Rahul Ugale. These partnerships have contributed to the innovative projects he has led and the successful patency of his inventions.

Conclusion

Colin Yong Zou stands out as a leading inventor in his field, with a rich background in developing cutting-edge technologies for data management and system recovery. His patents reflect his commitment to solving complex challenges in computing, paving the way for future advancements in 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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