This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: National Semiconductor Corporation. Active years: 1989-1994.
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Years Active: 1989-1994
Title: Innovations by Prashant A Kanhere
Introduction
Prashant A Kanhere is a notable inventor based in Santa Clara, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of asynchronous communications. With a total of 3 patents, his work focuses on enhancing communication efficiency and reducing CPU interrupt overhead.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is for a buffered asynchronous communications element with receive/transmit capabilities. This invention incorporates user-selectable FIFOs as both transmitter and receiver buffers. It aims to reduce CPU interrupt overhead by utilizing a receiver shift register that receives serial data transfers from a communication station. The receiver FIFO receives parallel data transfers from the receiver shift register for transfer to the CPU. Additionally, a transmitter FIFO receives parallel data transfers from the CPU, while a transmitter shift register manages serial transfers to the communication station. The design includes a transmitter time delay to eliminate multiple interrupts for a transmitter FIFO 'empty' condition. Furthermore, programmable interrupt levels on the receiver FIFO allow for adjustments based on variable CPU latency times. A receiver time delay interrupt indicates to the CPU that there are data characters in the receiver FIFO that exceed specified time limit conditions. The FIFOs can be individually and simultaneously disabled, with a single-bit register flag indicating their status.
Career Highlights
Prashant A Kanhere has been associated with National Semiconductor Corporation, where he has contributed to various innovative projects. His expertise in asynchronous communications has positioned him as a valuable asset in the field.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Martin S Michael and Richard P Burnley, further enhancing the innovative environment at National Semiconductor Corporation.
Conclusion
Prashant A Kanhere's contributions to asynchronous communications through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and efficiency in technology. His work continues to influence the field positively.