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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Megan Anneke Wachs

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Integrated Circuit Security. Top assignees: Cryptography Research, Inc., Sifive, Inc.. Active years: 2017-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Megan Anneke Wachs. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/megan-anneke-wachs

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 30(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 214 
 
Cryptography Research, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 112 
 
Sifive, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2017-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Integrated Circuit
Power Analysis
Key Output
Canary Value
Masked Gate Logic
Energy Analysis
Signal Transition
Countermeasure
Hardware Resource
Impedance
Module Connection
Authorized Sequence
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12762314 - Integrated circuit generator using a provider (2026-10-13),
2. 12101393 - Providing access to a hardware resource based on a canary value (2024-09-24),
3. 11861047 - Masked gate logic for resistance to power analysis (2024-01-02),
4. 11811908 - Outputting a key based on an authorized sequence of operations (2023-11-07),
5. 11675959 - Point-to-point module connection interface for integrated circuit generation (2023-06-13),
6. 11664970 - Providing access to a hardware resource based on a canary value (2023-05-30),
7. 11386236 - Masked gate logic for resistance to power analysis (2022-07-12),
8. 11151301 - Point-to-point module connection interface for integrated circuit generation (2021-10-19),
9. 10999057 - Providing access to a hardware resource based on a canary value (2021-05-04),
10. 10560260 - Outputting a key based on an authorized sequence of operations (2020-02-11),
11. 10523418 - Providing access to a hardware resource based on a canary value (2019-12-31),
12. 10387597 - Energy analysis for differential power analysis resistance (2019-08-20),
13. 10311255 - Masked gate logic for resistance to power analysis (2019-06-04),
14. 10218496 - Outputting a key based on an authorized sequence of operations (2019-02-26),
15. 9755822 - Countermeasure to power analysis attacks through time-varying impedance of power delivery networks (2017-09-05),

Title: **Innovator Spotlight: Megan Anneke Wachs**

Introduction

Megan Anneke Wachs, based in San Francisco, CA, is a notable inventor with an impressive portfolio of 16 patents. Her work primarily focuses on enhancing security and performance in computing systems.

Latest Patents

Among her recent innovations, one patent involves providing access to hardware resources based on a canary value. This technology allows a system to generate a canary value, ensuring secure access to hardware resources for executable code. Another significant patent she developed is related to masked gate logic for resistance to power analysis. This innovation entails a method for gate-level masking of secret data during cryptographic processes, bolstering data security against potential attacks.

Career Highlights

Megan has spent her career contributing to leading companies in the tech industry, including Cryptography Research, Inc. and SiFive, Inc. Her expertise in cryptographic security has positioned her as a respected figure among peers and in the field of innovative technology.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Megan has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Andrew John Leiserson and Mark Evan Marson. These partnerships have allowed her to work on groundbreaking projects and further advance the field of computer security.

Conclusion

Megan Anneke Wachs exemplifies the spirit of innovation essential to today’s technological landscape. With her continued contributions and the impact of her patents, she remains a pivotal force in the realm of secure computing solutions.

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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