Michel Roy

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 75 published patent applications and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Edge Computing. Top assignee: Interdigital Patent Holdings, Inc.. Active years: 2016-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Michel Roy. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/michel-roy

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 (Patent Applications = 75)

% Patents Active = 94.1

EPO Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 44)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.9

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 9(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

17 out of 2,219

Interdigital Patent Holdings, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2016-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Edge Computing

5G Network

Mobile Edge Deployment

Traffic Management

Service Continuity

Application Context

Data Mobility

DNS Server Selection

Edge Application

Network Management

Virtual Domains

Unmanned Aerial Systems

17 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12701503 - Enabling non-access stratum-as-a-service (2026-08-04),

2. 12701066 - Methods and apparatuses for discovery and selection of a local NEF (2026-08-04),

3. 12574809 - Service continuity during an application context relocation procedure (2026-03-10),

4. 12537879 - Methods, apparatus, and systems for discovery of edge network management servers (2026-01-27),

5. 12531933 - Edge application server relocation (2026-01-20),

6. 12526186 - Shared-application vertical-session-based-edge-application-instance discovery and selection (2026-01-13),

7. 12525134 - Methods of a mobile edge computing (MEC) deployment for unmanned aerial system traffic management (UTM) system applications (2026-01-13),

8. 12477424 - Extended 5G local area network interworking with a home network and change of access network for 5G LAN connected devices (2025-11-18),

9. 12445936 - Methods and devices for handling virtual domains (2025-10-14),

10. 12336026 - Multi rat D2D, extending D2D to include 3GPP and other non-3GPP rat / devices (2025-06-17),

11. 12301674 - Edge-cloud application context migration (2025-05-13),

12. 12238186 - Wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) driven edge service discovery and selection (2025-02-25),

13. 12231392 - Methods, apparatus, and system for edge resolution function (2025-02-18),

14. 11961405 - Protocol design for unmanned aerial system (UAS) traffic management (UTM) (2024-04-16),

15. 11765126 - Methods, apparatus, and system for edge resolution function (2023-09-19),

Title: Michel Roy: Innovator in Network Function Technologies

Introduction

Michel Roy is a prominent inventor based in Candiac, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of network functions, holding a total of 17 patents. His work focuses on methods and apparatuses that enhance network efficiency and functionality.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are innovative methods for the discovery and selection of a Local Network Exposure Function (L-NEF). These methods involve registering with a Network Repository Function (NRF) by sending a registration message that includes a new network function profile. This profile identifies a Local Area Data Network (LADN) and includes service area information associated with the L-NEF. Additionally, he has developed a system enabling non-access stratum-as-a-service, where a Wireless Transmit/Receive Unit (WTRU) can request network services based on analytics and policy data.

Career Highlights

Michel Roy is currently employed at Interdigital Patent Holdings, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the realm of network technologies. His expertise has led to advancements that improve the efficiency of network services and enhance user experiences.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Michel has collaborated with notable professionals in the field, including Robert G Gazda and Debashish Purkayastha. These collaborations have contributed to the development of cutting-edge technologies in network functions.

Conclusion

Michel Roy's contributions to network function technologies are noteworthy, and his patents reflect his commitment to innovation in this critical area. His work continues to influence the future of network services and functionality.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.