This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.. Active years: 2009.
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Years Active: 2009
Title: The Innovations of Patrick Joseph Smears
Introduction
Patrick Joseph Smears is an accomplished inventor based in St. Albans, GB. He is known for his significant contributions to the field of network device management applications. With a focus on developing innovative solutions, Smears has made a notable impact in the technology sector.
Latest Patents
One of his key patents is titled "Server-side XML-based development environment for network device management applications." This invention provides an end-to-end approach for developing and maintaining network device management applications. The approach includes an XML-based development environment that utilizes Management Data API (MDA) schemas to define a hierarchical data model for components supported by a network device. Additionally, it employs XML schemas to establish a common XML-based interface for management applications to access management data maintained on the network device. This innovative approach ensures programmatic access to network device management data and management data schema with a consistent XML-based data model and interface across all network device components. Furthermore, it includes mechanisms for automatically generating XML requests that conform to a hierarchical data model from requests that adhere to a table-based data model, as well as mechanisms for extracting data from XML replies to conform to the table-based data model.
Career Highlights
Patrick Joseph Smears is currently employed at Cisco Technology, Inc., where he continues to develop cutting-edge technologies. His work at Cisco has allowed him to collaborate with other talented professionals in the field.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Mark Allen Freskos and Michelle Diane Hawke. Their collaborative efforts contribute to the innovative environment at Cisco Technology, Inc.
Conclusion
Patrick Joseph Smears exemplifies the spirit of innovation in the technology sector through his patent and work at Cisco Technology, Inc. His contributions to network device management applications highlight the importance of developing efficient and effective solutions in today's digital landscape.