Mark Tooker

Title: Mark Tooker: Innovator in Digital Communications

Introduction

Mark Tooker is a notable inventor based in Kanata, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of digital communications, holding a total of 6 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of communication networks.

Latest Patents

One of Tooker's latest patents is titled "Identifying Soft Permanent Virtual Circuits." This invention describes a method and system for identifying switched virtual channel (SVC) connections and soft permanent virtual circuits (SPVCs) that traverse randomly selected switches in a digital communications network. The network includes a network management system (NMS) that provisions the SPVCs across the network from endpoint to endpoint. Two embodiments are described in this patent. In the first, information regarding the cross-connect route of the SPVC is provided to and retained by the NMS for subsequent retrieval. In the second embodiment, the NMS assigns an identifier or tag to the SPVC at the time the request to establish the circuit is issued. This tag is propagated through the network core switches as the SPVC is established and forms part of the information package stored at each switch. The SPVC tag is supplied to the NMS in response to an inquiry about the identity of the SPVC crossing any randomly selected core switch.

Another significant patent is for a "Method and Apparatus for Proxied Signalling of an End to End Connection Across a Connection Oriented Network." This invention provides a method and apparatus for establishing a connection across a connection-oriented network to enable communication between an originating network element and a destination network node. The originating network element is connected to a source network node in the connection-oriented network by a source communications channel that is addressable in the network. The connection-oriented network employs a signalling infrastructure for establishing connections. A connection establishment request message is generated to request the establishment of the connection, including information identifying the source and destination communications channels. A proxy connection establishment request message is sent from a network controlling element to the connection-oriented network over a proxy signalling link. The connection is then established between the originating network element and the destination network node.

Career Highlights

Mark Tooker has worked with prominent companies in the telecommunications industry, including Alcatel Canada Inc. and Newbridge Networks Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in digital communications.

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