This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.. Active years: 2010.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2010
Title: Samir Vapiwala: Innovator in Multicast and Unicast Forwarding
Introduction
Samir Vapiwala is a notable inventor based in Nashua, NH (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of networking through his innovative patent. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency of data transmission methods.
Latest Patents
Samir Vapiwala holds a patent for a method and apparatus titled "Point-to-multipoint for multicast and unicast forwarding." This invention discloses a method that includes transmitting path messages to multiple receivers. It also involves receiving a variety of messages in response to these path messages. The invention establishes unicast and multicast forwarding based on the received unicast and multicast labels. Each receiver is associated with a sub-LSP (Label Switched Path) in a Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP) LSP. The response messages include a multicast label and at least one unicast label corresponding to a unicast path to one of the receivers. This patent showcases his innovative approach to improving data transmission.
Career Highlights
Samir Vapiwala is currently employed at Cisco Technology, Inc., where he continues to develop cutting-edge technologies. His work at Cisco has allowed him to collaborate with other talented professionals in the field.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Ashok Narayanan and Robert Goguen. Their collaboration has contributed to the advancement of networking technologies.
Conclusion
Samir Vapiwala's contributions to multicast and unicast forwarding represent a significant advancement in networking technology. His innovative patent and work at Cisco Technology, Inc. highlight his role as a key inventor in this field.