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Rochester, MN, United States of America

Ronald Edward Fuhs

This inventor holds 43 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Network Communications. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1995-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ronald Edward Fuhs. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ronald-edward-fuhs

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 43

% Patents Active = 41.9


Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.7

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 1,113(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal43 out of 166,409 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1995-2017

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Areas of Expertise:
Packet Processing
DMA Engine
Network Transmissions
Virtualization
Checksum
Infiniband
Performance Counters
Memory Management
Data Security
Logical Partitioning
Event Queue
I/O Address Translation
43 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9726723 - Scan chain processing in a partially functional chip (2017-08-08),
2. 9575120 - Scan chain processing in a partially functional chip (2017-02-21),
3. 8934332 - Multi-threaded packet processing (2015-01-13),
4. 8578069 - Prefetching for a shared direct memory access (DMA) engine (2013-11-05),
5. 8225188 - Apparatus for blind checksum and correction for network transmissions (2012-07-17),
6. 7979548 - Hardware enforcement of logical partitioning of a channel adapter's resources in a system area network (2011-07-12),
7. 7970952 - Performance counters for virtualized network interfaces of communications networks (2011-06-28),
8. 7895383 - Event queue in a logical partition (2011-02-22),
9. 7873751 - Infiniband multicast operation in an LPAR environment (2011-01-18),
10. 7855954 - Speculative credit data flow control (2010-12-21),
11. 7697536 - Network communications for operating system partitions (2010-04-13),
12. 7681003 - Moving hardware context structures in memory while maintaining system operation (2010-03-16),
13. 7647437 - Moving, resizing, and memory management for producer-consumer queues by consuming and storing any queue entries from an old queue before entries from a new queue (2010-01-12),
14. 7623450 - Methods and apparatus for improving security while transmitting a data packet (2009-11-24),
15. 7606166 - System and method for computing a blind checksum in a host ethernet adapter (HEA) (2009-10-20),

Title: Ronald Edward Fuhs: A Leader in Semiconductor Innovation

Introduction

Ronald Edward Fuhs, based in Rochester, MN, is a distinguished inventor with an impressive portfolio of 43 patents. His contributions primarily focus on advancements in semiconductor technologies, demonstrating his expertise and innovation in the field. Fuhs's work has significantly impacted the design and processing of chips, making a notable mark in the industry.

Latest Patents

Among his most recent inventions, Fuhs has developed a method titled "Scan chain processing in a partially functional chip." This innovative method includes applying a failed core map to a partially functional chip, allowing for the bypassing of at least one failed core scan chain based on the contents of the failed core map. Furthermore, the method incorporates performing comparisons of scan status information to the failed core map and inhibiting the movement of scan data of at least one failed core based on the results of these comparisons. This patent is pivotal in enhancing the reliability of semiconductor devices.

Career Highlights

Fuhs is currently employed at the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he continues to drive innovation in semiconductor technology. His extensive experiences and technical knowledge have placed him at the forefront of impactful inventions in the electronics sector.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Ronald Fuhs has collaborated with several notable individuals, including Bruce Leroy Beukema and David F. Craddock. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that promotes innovative solutions and advancements in technology.

Conclusion

Ronald Edward Fuhs remains a prominent figure in the field of semiconductor innovation. With numerous patents and a strong collaborative network, he continues to contribute to the evolution of chip technology, marking significant progress in his area of expertise.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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