This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Alcatel Canada Inc., Alcatel Lucent. Active years: 2002-2011.
Location History:
- Ottawa, CA (2002)
- Kanata, CA (2011)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2002-2011
Title: Patricia Michaud: Innovator in Network Management Solutions
Introduction
Patricia Michaud is a notable inventor based in Kanata, Canada. She has made significant contributions to the field of network management, particularly in the area of IP/MPLS router configurations. With a total of 2 patents, her work has been instrumental in enhancing the reliability and efficiency of digital communications networks.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is titled "Configuration management of IP/MPLS router rings." This invention focuses on managing changes to the configuration of routers connected in a ring network architecture. The invention alleviates risks to services carried over a ring of IP/MPLS routers when configuration changes are made, such as inserting or removing a router from the ring. It automates some steps of the configuration change operation that were previously performed manually, coordinating those steps with a procedure stored as instructions on a computer-readable medium.
Another significant patent is "Multiple endpoint paths," which describes a method for providing endpoint redundancy. In this invention, selected active end nodes in a digital communications network are configured by a network management system to have compatible alternate endpoint paths. When one of the selected active endpoint paths fails, the network management system automatically switches the endpoint from the previously active endpoint to the alternate endpoint path.
Career Highlights
Throughout her career, Patricia has worked with prominent companies such as Alcatel Canada Inc. and Alcatel Lucent. Her experience in these organizations has allowed her to develop innovative solutions that address complex challenges in network management.
Collaborations
Patricia has collaborated with talented professionals in her field, including Lay Been Tan and Denis A Proulx. These collaborations have contributed to her success and the advancement of her inventions.
Conclusion
Patricia Michaud is a pioneering inventor whose work in network management has led to significant advancements in the field. Her patents reflect her commitment to improving the reliability and efficiency of digital communications networks.