Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2005-2010
Title: The Innovations of Jeffrey A. Hanson
Introduction
Jeffrey A. Hanson is a notable inventor based in Westminster, CO (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in storage networking systems. With a total of 3 patents, his work has had a considerable impact on how storage systems are managed and utilized.
Latest Patents
One of Hanson's latest patents is titled "Host-centric storage provisioner in a managed SAN." This invention discloses various embodiments of a system and method for provisioning a storage consumer with storage in a SAN networked computer system. The system includes one or more consumers of storage, such as host computers, a plurality of storage devices, and one or more SAN fabrics that connect the storage consumers to the storage devices. The storage consumer-centric storage provisioner performs discovery on the system to acquire topological information and the characteristics of system components. It contextualizes this information to present users with candidate system configuration parameters for selection, ultimately configuring the system based on user input.
Another significant patent is a "Method, system, and program for discovering components within a network." This invention provides a computer-implemented method for discovering network components. A discovery operation is initiated to identify a network component, and upon discovery, an entry is added to a data store with information about the component. This process involves calling various programs to process the added entry, which may initiate further discovery operations.
Career Highlights
Jeffrey A. Hanson is currently employed at Sun Microsystems, Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing storage solutions and network management systems.
Collaborations
Hanson has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Brandon Eugene Taylor and Paul Brian Monday. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of various projects and patents.
Conclusion
Jeffrey A. Hanson is a distinguished inventor whose work in storage networking has led to significant advancements in the field. His innovative patents and contributions continue to shape the future of technology.