Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2002-2006
Title: The Innovations of David Cates
Introduction
David Cates is an accomplished inventor based in Yorba Linda, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of communication technology, holding a total of 3 patents. His work primarily focuses on methods and mechanisms for authorizing data communication sessions.
Latest Patents
Cates' latest patents include a "Method and apparatus providing distributed authorization management of communication sessions." This invention discloses a mechanism for authorizing a data communication session between a client and a first server. The process begins when a request is received to establish a session with a particular entity associated with the client. It is determined whether authorization can be performed locally at a second server. If so, the first server is informed that the session may be established. A third server associated with the particular entity is then identified, and once the first server is notified, the third server is informed that the session has been authorized. If authorization cannot be performed locally, the third server is requested to authorize the session, and the first server is subsequently informed based on the response received.
Career Highlights
David Cates is currently employed at Cisco Technology, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of communication technology. His expertise and inventions have contributed to the advancement of secure and efficient communication systems.
Collaborations
Cates has worked alongside notable colleagues such as Thomas Anthony Roden and John Knight, contributing to various projects and innovations within the company.
Conclusion
David Cates is a prominent inventor whose work in communication technology has led to significant advancements in session authorization mechanisms. His contributions continue to shape the future of secure data communication.