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Menlo Park, CA, United States of America

Martin Kay

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Xerox Corporation. Active years: 1995-2001.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Martin Kay. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/martin-kay-qei4zud4

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 306(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 24,261 
 
Xerox Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1995-2001

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6233580 - Word/number and number/word mapping (2001-05-15),
2. 5754847 - Word/number and number/word mapping (1998-05-19),
3. 5748805 - Method and apparatus for supplementing significant portions of a (1998-05-05),
4. 5625554 - Finite-state transduction of related word forms for text indexing and (1997-04-29),
5. 5613145 - Stored string data with element data units and pointer data units in (1997-03-18),
6. 5581780 - Stored string data with next and alternative information a processor can (1996-12-03),
7. 5564058 - Stored string data with encoded data units from subranges of values that (1996-10-08),
8. 5553283 - Stored mapping data with information for skipping branches while keeping (1996-09-03),
9. 5551049 - Thesaurus with compactly stored word groups (1996-08-27),
10. 5551026 - Stored mapping data with information for skipping branches while keeping (1996-08-27),
11. 5450598 - Finite state machine data storage where data transition is accomplished (1995-09-12),

Title: Martin Kay: Innovator in Word/Number Mapping Technology

Introduction

Martin Kay is a notable inventor based in Menlo Park, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of data structures and mapping technologies. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Kay has developed innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency of word and number mapping.

Latest Patents

One of Martin Kay's latest patents focuses on a compactly stored word list that utilizes a directed graph data structure for word to number (W/N) and number to word (N/W) mapping. This invention allows each word accepted by the data structure to be mapped to a unique corresponding number within a dense set of numbers. The mapping process is optimized by collapsing common suffixes into shared branches, which streamlines the data structure. Additionally, the invention includes mechanisms to skip certain branches during mapping, based on information associated with branch points. This information aids in counting word endings and determining the most efficient mapping path. The assignment of pointers and pointer indexes is done iteratively, ensuring that only beneficial assignments are made.

Career Highlights

Martin Kay is currently employed at Xerox Corporation, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work at Xerox has allowed him to explore various aspects of data structures and their applications in real-world scenarios.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Martin has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Ronald M Kaplan and Per-Kristian G Halvorsen. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful development of his patents.

Conclusion

Martin Kay is a distinguished inventor whose work in word and number mapping technology has made a significant impact in the field. His innovative approaches and collaborations continue to drive advancements in data structure technologies.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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