This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: National Semiconductor Corporation. Active years: 1998-2000.
Location History:
- San Jose, CA (US) (1998 - 1999)
- Fremont, CA (US) (2000)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1998-2000
Title: Innovations by Pranay D Shah
Introduction
Pranay D Shah is an accomplished inventor based in San Jose, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the area of device insertion and ejection systems. With a total of 3 patents to his name, Shah's work has had a notable impact on network server computer systems.
Latest Patents
One of Shah's latest patents is a method and apparatus to enable insertion and ejection of a device in a secondary bus controller. This innovation allows for hot insertion and ejection of devices without interrupting operations or halting software in the host computer. The secondary bus controller suspends operations, placing devices in stasis during the insertion process. An interrupt handler then reconfigures the system for the newly inserted card, ensuring that applications running on the host computer remain active throughout the process.
Another significant patent by Shah is a method and apparatus to enable docking and undocking of a powered-on bus. This invention allows for the connection or disconnection of a fully powered bus to an expansion device without causing damage or data loss. Unlike previous solutions that required the docking bus to be powered off, Shah's hot-docking/undocking invention is transparent to the end user, providing flexibility and seamless operations.
Career Highlights
Pranay D Shah has worked at National Semiconductor Corporation, where he has been able to apply his innovative ideas and technical expertise. His contributions have been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of network server systems.
Collaborations
Shah has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Kenneth C Ma and Kenneth J Kotlowski, who have also contributed to the field of technology.
Conclusion
Pranay D Shah's innovations in device insertion and ejection systems have significantly enhanced the functionality of network server computer systems. His patents reflect a commitment to improving technology and user experience in the industry.