San Jose, CA, United States of America

Silvia Leonor Voelker

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1978.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Silvia Leonor Voelker. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/silvia-leonor-voelker

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

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Forward Citations = 9(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1978

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Silvia Leonor Voelker: Innovator in Holographic Storage Systems

Introduction

Silvia Leonor Voelker is a prominent inventor based in San Jose, CA (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of holographic storage systems. Her innovative work has led to the development of a unique non-destructive readout scheme that enhances data retrieval processes.

Latest Patents

Voelker holds a patent for a "Non-destructive readout scheme for holographic storage system." This invention describes a method suitable for use with a holographic storage system that stores data in three spatial dimensions and one frequency dimension. The readout scheme utilizes a preferred storage material that undergoes a reversible photochromic reaction involving two inhomogeneously broadened absorption bands. Information is written into the storage system by exposing the material to a holographic interference pattern of light at a frequency within either of the two absorption bands. The non-destructive readout scheme reconstructs the original information by sensing changes in the index of refraction at a frequency just outside and near either of the two absorption bands. Additionally, it includes sensing refractive index changes near one or more narrow absorption lines within either absorption band. Voelker's innovative approach has the potential to revolutionize data storage and retrieval.

Career Highlights

Voelker is associated with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where she has been able to apply her expertise in developing advanced technologies. Her work has been recognized for its impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of holographic storage systems.

Collaborations

Some of her notable coworkers include Dietrich Haarer and Robert Vladimir Pole. Their collaborative efforts have contributed to the advancement of research in holographic technologies.

Conclusion

Silvia Leonor Voelker's contributions to the field of holographic storage systems exemplify her innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology. Her patent for a non-destructive readout scheme showcases her ability to solve complex problems in data storage.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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