Jeffrey Kim Ng

Title: Jeffrey Kim Ng: Patents in Electronic Design and Intellectual Property

Introduction

Jeffrey Kim Ng is an inventor based in Cupertino, California, whose patent work addresses how designers find and use intellectual property (IP) components in electronic designs. His listed portfolio includes 3 patents, with inventions focused on connecting electronic-design teams with suitable IP blocks and their suppliers.

Latest Patents

Ng’s listed patents include “Method and System Identifying IP Blocks and Block Suppliers for an Electronic Design.” The invention describes a search wizard and expert-system services to help identify IP blocks that meet an electronic design’s requirements. It also outlines concierge-like services that can connect users with IP providers or vendors.

Another listed patent is “Method and System for Providing an Architecture for Selecting and Using Components for an Electronic Design.” It describes an architecture combining an IP portal or chip estimator with a hosted design environment, enabling designers to identify, use, and test components from an IP catalog. An authorization mechanism can control access to catalog content.

Career Highlights

Ng is associated with Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a company that develops software and services for electronic design. His patent work reflects a focus on improving the process of selecting and integrating reusable IP into electronic designs.

Collaborations

The provided information lists Adam R. Traidman and Tobing Soebroto among Ng’s coworkers. Their inclusion indicates professional connections at Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; the available details do not specify particular joint projects or co-inventorship.

Conclusion

Jeffrey Kim Ng’s listed inventions address practical challenges in discovering, evaluating, and using IP components, with the goal of helping electronic-design users connect with suitable technologies and suppliers.