This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Tektronix, Inc.. Active years: 2020-2025.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2020-2025
Title: Michael Scott Silliman: Innovator in Protocol Design and Bitstream Decoding
Introduction
Michael Scott Silliman is a notable inventor based in Portland, OR (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of protocol design and bitstream decoding, holding a total of 2 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and efficiency of test and measurement instruments.
Latest Patents
Silliman's latest patents include an "Integrated development environment for protocol design, evaluation and debugging." This invention features a protocol designer for a test and measurement instrument, which comprises an input to receive a signal, a memory configured to store the signal, an author configured to generate protocol definitions based on user input, a debugger that outputs textual and visual decode results based on the protocol definitions and the signal, and a deployer that outputs a compiled protocol definition file to the test and measurement instrument.
Another significant patent is the "System and method for bitstream decoding with compiler-generated syntax trees." This invention discloses systems and methods for converting physical input signals into bitstreams using syntax trees, regardless of the physical input signal's protocol. The use of declarative language definitions within a protocol declaration allows a test and measurement system to compile a syntax tree that automatically translates the input data into a proper bitstream output.
Career Highlights
Michael Scott Silliman is currently employed at Tektronix, Inc., where he applies his expertise in protocol design and bitstream decoding. His innovative work has contributed to advancements in the capabilities of test and measurement instruments.
Collaborations
Silliman has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Andrew Loofburrow and Eric T Anderson, who share his commitment to innovation in technology.
Conclusion
Michael Scott Silliman is a distinguished inventor whose work in protocol design and bitstream decoding has made a significant impact in the field of test and measurement instruments. His contributions continue to shape the future of technology.