Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2007-2010
Title: The Innovations of Donald Proulx
Introduction
Donald Proulx is an accomplished inventor based in Dover, NH (US). He holds a total of 4 patents that showcase his expertise in network technologies and communication systems. His innovative contributions have significantly impacted the field of networking.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is the Multi-protocol network interface card. This invention describes a method and apparatus for a communications network that executes a medium access control (MAC) protocol. This protocol allows multiple access to a shared medium or shared switching fabric. The MAC protocol utilizes a BANDWIDTH_ALLOCATOR to manage network access by sending permission messages to a NODE, enabling it to transmit to a specific set of NODEs for a designated duration. The medium and switching fabric can support various protocols, each with different framing formats and native bitrates. Additionally, the switching fabric offers a connection-oriented bufferless data transport service that maintains frame ordering. An illustrative embodiment of this invention employs a slotted master/slave time-division multiplexed access (TDMA) scheme, allowing for flexible network bandwidth provisioning.
Another significant patent is the Network switching device ingress memory system. This invention features a switching device that includes an ingress memory system with a VOQ-based design. This design provides an infrastructure for enabling fine-grained Quality of Service (QoS) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Donald Proulx has worked with notable companies such as Network Appliance, Inc. and NetApp, Inc. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his development as an inventor and innovator in the networking domain.
Collaborations
Donald has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including John D. Moores and Stephen R. Chinn. These collaborations have likely enriched his work and led to further advancements in his inventions.
Conclusion
Donald Proulx is a notable inventor whose work in networking technologies has led to significant advancements in communication systems. His patents reflect his innovative spirit and dedication to improving network performance.