This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Western Digital Technologies, Inc., Ncr Corporation. Active years: 2007-2012.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2007-2012
Title: The Innovations of Ross E. Gough
Introduction
Ross E. Gough is an accomplished inventor based in Foothill Ranch, California. He holds a total of 4 patents that showcase his expertise in technology and manufacturing processes. His innovative contributions have significantly impacted the fields of data processing and manufacturing anomaly detection.
Latest Patents
One of Gough's latest patents is titled "Predicting disk drive failure at a central processing facility using an evolving disk drive failure prediction algorithm." This invention discloses a method for predicting disk drive failures by transmitting quality metric values from remote disk drives to a central processing facility. The evolving disk drive failure prediction algorithm (DFPA) analyzes these values to detect impending failures and improves its accuracy over time.
Another notable patent is the "Method and system for identifying manufacturing anomalies in a manufacturing system." This invention involves a data mining program that analyzes manufacturing parameters to define a normal subset. It detects any anomalies and reports them, ensuring that manufacturing processes remain efficient and reliable.
Career Highlights
Ross E. Gough has worked with several prominent companies throughout his career, including Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and NCR Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in technology and manufacturing.
Collaborations
Gough has collaborated with notable professionals in his field, including Steven Neal Rivkin and Jan G. Abrahamsson. These collaborations have further enriched his work and expanded the impact of his inventions.
Conclusion
Ross E. Gough is a distinguished inventor whose work in predicting disk drive failures and identifying manufacturing anomalies has made significant contributions to technology. His patents reflect a commitment to innovation and excellence in his field.

