Muriel Medard

Belmont, MA, United States of America

Muriel Medard

This inventor holds 89 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications and 14 EPO patents, primarily in Network Coding (CPC class H04L1-0057). Top assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nationaluniversity of Ireland, Maynooth, Code on Network Coding, LLC. Active years: 2000-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 89 

% Patents Active = 94.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 1,324(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,011(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Lexington, MA (US) (2000 - 2004)
  • Champaign, IL (US) (2002 - 2004)
  • Arlington, MA (US) (2007)
  • Cambridge, MA (US) (2008 - 2018)
  • Belmont, MA (US) (2011 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal74 out of 8,576 
 
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 patents
silverMedal13 out of 36 
 
Nationaluniversity of Ireland, Maynooth
 patents
bronzeMedal6 out of 11 
 
Code on Network Coding, LLC
 patents
4. 3 out of 4,776 
 
Juniper Networks, Inc.
 patents
5. 3 out of 2,881 
 
Netapp, Inc.
 patents
6. 2 out of 832 
 
Boston University
 patents
7. 2 out of 540 
 
Network Appliance, Inc.
 patents
8. 2 out of 685 
 
Northeastern University
 patents
9. 2 out of 780 
 
University of Connecticut
 patents
10. 2 out of 44 
 
University of Porto
 patents
11. 1 out of 4,624 
 
California Institute of Technology
 patents
12. 1 out of 4,920 
 
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.v.
 patents
13. 1 out of 3,071 
 
Harvard College
 patents
14. 1 out of 50 
 
National Science Foundation
 patents
15. 1 out of 1,494 
 
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
 patents
16. 1 out of 100 
 
Technische Universitát Dresden
 patents
17. 1 out of 105 
 
Telefonica, S.a.
 patents
18. 1 out of 482 
 
The Broad Institute, Inc.
 patents
19. 1 out of 49 
 
The Weizmann Institute of Science
 patents
20. 1 out of 2,421 
 
University of Illinois
 patents
21. 1 out of 834,411 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2000-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Network Coding
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Multiplexed Microscopy
Adaptive Causal Network Coding
Noise Recycling
Distributed Storage
Low-Delay Packet Erasure Coding
Secure Communication
Data Transmission
Random Linear Coding
Wireless Transmission
Traffic Backfilling
89 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Muriel Médard is a highly accomplished inventor based in Belmont, MA (US), with an impressive portfolio of 81 patents. 

Her latest patents showcase her expertise in the field of communication networks. One of her recent inventions is the "Adaptive Causal Network Coding with Feedback." This technique involves adaptive and causal random linear network coding (AC-RLNC) and forward error correction (FEC) for communication channels with delayed feedback. By analyzing feedback acknowledgments from the receiver, the method intelligently adjusts subsequent coded packets in real time, ensuring efficient transmission in point-to-point communication channels. Another notable patent by Muriel Medard is the "Method and Apparatus for Coded Multipath Network Communication." This invention focuses on data transfer from a source node to a destination node. The technique establishes connections with the source node and sends requests for a data stream and control information, including the number of frames or degrees of freedom (DoFs) to be transmitted. The destination node receives coded frames through the data stream over the established connections. Muriel Medard has contributed to innovation while working with esteemed organizations such as Code On Network Coding, LLC, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Collaborating with fellow inventors, she has developed groundbreaking technologies alongside coworkers such as Kerim Fouli and Xiaomeng Shi, furthering advancements in communication networks. 

To explore more about Muriel Médard, her patents, and her innovative work, visit https://idiyas.com. You'll find detailed information about her contributions and additional resources on inventions and patents from various domains.

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