Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000-2003
Title: Kuo-Yen Fan: Innovator in Network Technology
Introduction
Kuo-Yen Fan is a prominent inventor based in Nantou Hsien, Taiwan. He has made significant contributions to the field of network technology, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of network systems.
Latest Patents
Kuo-Yen Fan's latest patents include innovative designs such as a shared memory-based network switch and a network constructed with the same. This invention features a transferring network switch and a receiving network switch, where each switch has a stack, queues corresponding to output ports, and a shared control port. The stack is responsible for storing available buffer addresses of the shared memory, while the queues manage to-be-accessed buffer addresses for their respective output ports. The shared control port indicates the states of the network, ensuring that the stacks of both switches remain identical.
Another notable patent is the shared buffer management mechanism and method using multiple linked lists in a high-speed packet switching system. This invention efficiently releases network packets while maintaining the First In First Out requirement. It utilizes a series of linked lists, including one for each output queue, to aid a buffer manager in managing the buffers in shared memory effectively. The linked lists are designed with a special data format that encodes broadcast status and links, optimizing the management of network resources.
Career Highlights
Kuo-Yen Fan is currently associated with the Industrial Technology Research Institute, where he continues to develop innovative solutions in network technology. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency of high-speed networks.
Collaborations
Kuo-Yen Fan has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Paul Huang and Huan-Pin Tseng, contributing to advancements in their field.
Conclusion
Kuo-Yen Fan's contributions to network technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His innovative approaches continue to shape the future of network systems.