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Poughkeepsie, NY, United States of America

Patricia G Driever

This inventor holds 60 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, primarily in Network Security Management (CPC class H04L). Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2003-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Patricia G Driever. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/patricia-g-driever

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 60 

% Patents Active = 58.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.9

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 159(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 98(Dec 10, 2025)


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Company Filing History:

goldMedal60 out of 166,325 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2003-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Network Security
Encryption Techniques
Memory Access Optimization
Shared Network Adapter
Security Association
Data Connections
Key Server Authentication
I/O Adapter
Fibre Channel
Access Management
Storage Network
Resource Management
60 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12719810 - Interrupt handling for received network packets (2026-08-25),
2. 12706866 - Receive processing in communications between computing device(s) and a network interface card (2026-08-11),
3. 12547561 - Using system memory to store initialization data for initialization of devices on a link (2026-02-10),
4. 12326966 - Maintenance of access for security enablement on a host system (2025-06-10),
5. 12309226 - Data constructs for a shared network adapter (2025-05-20),
6. 12299185 - Maintenance of access for security enablement in a storage device (2025-05-13),
7. 11979459 - Configuration of data connections between a host and a shared network adapter (2024-05-07),
8. 11714808 - Pattern search request embedded in a transport mode command word for a channel subsystem in a storage system (2023-08-01),
9. 11563588 - Securing a path at a selected node (2023-01-24),
10. 11522681 - Securing a path at a node (2022-12-06),
11. 11368413 - Inter-switch link identification and monitoring (2022-06-21),
12. 11354455 - Maintenance of access for security enablement on a host system (2022-06-07),
13. 11308243 - Maintenance of access for security enablement in a storage device (2022-04-19),
14. 11303441 - Reverting from a new security association to a previous security association in response to an error during a rekey operation (2022-04-12),
15. 11251979 - Control of information units for encryption (2022-02-15),

Title: Innovations by Patricia G Driever: A Pioneer in Data Communication

Introduction

Patricia G Driever, based in Poughkeepsie, NY, is a prominent inventor renowned for her contributions to the field of data communication technology. With an impressive portfolio of 54 patents, her innovative designs have significantly advanced the efficiency of data processing and network connectivity.

Latest Patents

Among her latest patents, Driever has developed a system for the configuration of data connections between a host and a shared network adapter. This advancement describes a data device that facilitates communication between the host and the shared network adapter, utilizing both control queues in a control plane and data queues in a data plane. The innovative configuration activates control queues first to enable commands that optimize the data plane's functionality.

Another remarkable patent focuses on a pattern search request embedded in a transport mode command word for a channel subsystem in storage systems. This invention presents a method where a pattern search request is embedded within a Device Command Word (DCW), allowing storage servers to conduct extensive searches and comparisons with minimal input from the host. The system enhances I/O processing by utilizing the target records found through embedded pattern searches, streamlining operations in storage systems.

Career Highlights

Driever is currently associated with the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), a global leader in technology and innovation. Her roles at IBM have seen her lead significant projects that have transformed communication protocols within data systems, showcasing her expertise in technology-related advancements.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Patricia G Driever has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as John R Flanagan and Roger Gregory Hathorn, contributing to the development of groundbreaking technologies and achieving shared milestones in patent filings. These partnerships have played a vital role in fortifying her innovative endeavors.

Conclusion

Patricia G Driever exemplifies the spirit of innovation in data communication technologies. Her extensive patent portfolio not only highlights her creativity and expertise but also marks significant strides in enhancing data processing capabilities. As an influential figure at IBM, Driever continues to push the boundaries of technology, paving the way for future advancements in the field.

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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