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Los Altos, CA, United States of America

Daniel R Watkins

This inventor holds 60 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Integrated Circuit Design (CPC class 3644). Top assignees: Lsi Logic Corporation, Lsi Corporation, Sun Microsystems, Inc.. Active years: 1988-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Daniel R Watkins. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/daniel-r-watkins

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 60

% Patents Active = 86.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 22

Forward Citations = 2,766(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 2,748(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Cupertino, CA (US) (1988)
  • Los Altos, CA (US) (1993 - 2002)
  • Saratoga, CA (US) (1988 - 2012)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal52 out of 3,715 
 
Lsi Logic Corporation
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 2,353 
 
Lsi Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 7,642 
 
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 1,928 
 
Oracle America, Inc.
 patents
5. 1 out of 1 
 
Vasona Systems, Inc.
 patent

Years Active: 1988-2012

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Areas of Expertise:
Integrated Circuit
Video Recorder
Audio Processing
FPGA
Digital Video
Set Top Box
Test Functionality
Path Delay Testing
Diagnostic Architecture
Multimedia Terminal
Bitstream Management
Noise Cancellation
60 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8094705 - Fast SERDES I/O characterization (2012-01-10),
2. 8005344 - Enhanced personal video recorder including user play programming (2011-08-23),
3. 7657807 - Integrated circuit with embedded test functionality (2010-02-02),
4. 7650625 - System and method for controlling audio and video content via an advanced settop box (2010-01-19),
5. 7640476 - Method and system for automated path delay test vector generation from functional tests (2009-12-29),
6. 7581239 - Video on demand DVD system (2009-08-25),
7. 7394968 - Enhanced personal video recorder including user play programming (2008-07-01),
8. 7369743 - Enhanced personal video recorder (2008-05-06),
9. 7152193 - Embedded sequence checking (2006-12-19),
10. 7111319 - Set top box access hub system (2006-09-19),
11. 7043718 - System real-time analysis tool (2006-05-09),
12. 7039298 - Extraction of audio/visual segment from digital versatile disk content (2006-05-02),
13. 7024641 - Integrated circuit having a programmable gate array and a field programmable gate array and methods of designing and manufacturing the same using testing IC before configuring FPGA (2006-04-04),
14. 6968286 - Functional-pattern management system for device verification (2005-11-22),
15. 6940982 - Adaptive noise cancellation (ANC) for DVD systems (2005-09-06),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Daniel R. Watkins

Introduction

Daniel R. Watkins, based in Los Altos, California, is an accomplished inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 60 patents. His innovative contributions span various technologies, prominently within the fields of digital communication and multimedia systems.

Latest Patents

Among his recent patents, one notable invention is the "Fast SERDES I/O characterization." This system and method provide automatic testing of devices using Design-for-Test functionality integrated within a pair of serializer/deserializer (SERDES). The patent addresses the challenges of clock jitter in self-test mode by configuring a self-test loop-back with another SERDES operating with a clean clock signal. This innovative approach aids in characterizing the performance of SERDES under varying conditions.

Another significant patent by Watkins is for an "Enhanced personal video recorder including user play programming." This inventive system allows users to manipulate multimedia broadcast presentations, enhancing their experience and satisfaction. By enabling users to customize their interactions with audio and video, including text searches for recording and pausing operations, the invention opens new possibilities for multimedia engagement.

Career Highlights

Watkins has had a distinguished career with notable companies such as LSI Logic Corporation and LSI Corporation. His work in these organizations has significantly contributed to advancements in technology and multimedia systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Daniel has collaborated with prominent individuals in the field, including coworkers Carlos Dangelo and Michael D. Rostoker. These professional relationships have helped foster innovation and facilitate the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Conclusion

Daniel R. Watkins stands as a testament to the spirit of innovation in technology. With a substantial number of patents and groundbreaking contributions, he has significantly influenced the fields of digital communications and multimedia presentation. His work not only showcases his inventive prowess but also enriches the overall user experience in technology today.

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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