Location History:
- Whitehall, PA (US) (1988)
- Allentown, PA (US) (1994 - 2007)
Company Filing History:
3 out of 598 
2 out of 2,316 
2 out of 9,364 
Years Active: 1988-2007
Title: Innovations of Laurence Edward Bays
Introduction
Laurence Edward Bays is a notable inventor based in Allentown, PA (US). He holds a total of 9 patents that showcase his contributions to technology and engineering. His work primarily focuses on enhancing communication protocols and memory access systems.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Method and apparatus for providing an inter integrated circuit interface with an expanded address range and efficient priority-based data throughput." This invention implements an enhanced protocol between an I2C master and an I2C slave, allowing for greater addressability space and high-priority access to the slave device. The protocol is characterized by the addition of command code data, which is recognized through an interface circuit inside the slave device. This innovation provides a solution for accessing high-priority address space with one command byte, medium priority space with two command bytes, and low priority space with three command bytes.
Another significant patent is "Dynamic partitioning of memory banks among multiple agents." This invention describes a system where multiple agents, such as processors, can access a shared synchronous or asynchronous memory. In this system, a super agent provides a memory access clock signal to other agents, allowing them to synchronize their address, data, and control busses. The shared memory can be flexibly reconfigured by any agent to adjust the amount of memory available as needed.
Career Highlights
Laurence has worked with several prominent companies, including Agere Systems and Guardian Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative technologies.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable individuals such as Jalil Fadavi-Ardekani and Richard Muscavage, further enhancing his work in the field of technology.
Conclusion
Laurence Edward Bays is a distinguished inventor whose patents reflect significant advancements in communication protocols and memory systems. His contributions continue to influence the technological landscape.
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