This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.. Active years: 2009-2015.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2009-2015
Title: James Scott Alexander and Network Loop Prevention
Introduction
James Scott Alexander is an inventor associated with Raleigh, North Carolina, and Cisco Technology, Inc. His patent work includes methods for preventing loops in networks by controlling how broadcasts travel between clusters. He holds 4 patents.
Latest Patents
“Method and Apparatus for Preventing Loops in a Network by Controlling Broadcasts” describes techniques for eliminating loops across interconnects between clusters. The disclosed method broadcasts a first frame across interconnects, then receives a second frame on only one interconnect and prevents that frame from being rebroadcast on the same interconnect. The frame is instead distributed throughout the cluster so that no node receives more than one copy.
Career Highlights
Alexander’s listed work focuses on network interconnects and reliable frame distribution. The described invention addresses duplicate broadcasts and network loops by controlling how frames move through a cluster.
Collaborations
Alexander’s listed coworkers include Jimmy Philip Ervin and Steven J. Faulkner. His company affiliation is Cisco Technology, Inc.
Conclusion
James Scott Alexander’s patent work addresses a practical networking challenge: preventing loops and duplicate frame delivery across interconnected clusters.
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