This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 7 EPO patents. Top assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.. Active years: 2006.
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Years Active: 2006
Title: Richard M Pruss: Innovator in Port-Bundle Host-Key Mechanism
Introduction
Richard M Pruss is a notable inventor based in Los Gatos, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly through his innovative patent related to network management.
Latest Patents
Richard M Pruss holds a patent for the "Port-bundle host-key mechanism." This invention provides an apparatus and method to associate a subscriber with one of many port bundles in an aggregation device. The method reserves one of the port bundles for the subscriber if the subscriber was not assigned a port bundle. It changes the original source port number in a data packet to a port bundle number, modifies the subscriber address to an assigned aggregation address, and issues a request to a remote management device for authentication of the subscriber. Once a response is received from the management device, including the authentication or unauthentication of the subscriber, the subscriber is mapped with the reserved port bundle in a port bundle object, and the reserved port bundle is then assigned to the subscriber. The apparatus includes at least one source port to receive a data packet, several port bundles coupled to the source port, each having a memory with a port bundle object to associate the subscriber with one of the port bundles, a processor coupled to the port bundles, and an output port coupled to the processor.
Career Highlights
Richard M Pruss is currently employed at Cisco Technology, Inc., where he continues to innovate and contribute to advancements in technology. His work focuses on improving network management systems and enhancing user experience through efficient data handling.
Collaborations
Richard has collaborated with talented individuals such as Shuxian Lou and Ian Michael Cotton, who have contributed to his projects and innovations.
Conclusion
Richard M Pruss is a distinguished inventor whose work on the Port-bundle host-key mechanism showcases his expertise in network management. His contributions continue to influence the technology landscape positively.