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Reading, United Kingdom

Stephen Rowlinson

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.. Active years: 2000-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Stephen Rowlinson. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/stephen-rowlinson

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 150(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 7,642 
 
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2006

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7124319 - Delay compensation for synchronous processing sets (2006-10-17),
2. 7099984 - Method and system for handling interrupts and other communications in the presence of multiple processing sets (2006-08-29),
3. 6961826 - Processor state reintegration using bridge direct memory access controller (2005-11-01),
4. 6587961 - Multi-processor system bridge with controlled access (2003-07-01),
5. 6260159 - Tracking memory page modification in a bridge for a multi-processor system (2001-07-10),
6. 6223230 - Direct memory access in a bridge for a multi-processor system (2001-04-24),
7. 6173351 - Multi-processor system bridge (2001-01-09),
8. 6167477 - Computer system bridge employing a resource control mechanism with (2000-12-25),
9. 616747 - Computer system bridge employing a resource control mechanism with (2000-12-26),
10. 6148348 - Bridge interfacing two processing sets operating in a lockstep mode and (2000-11-14),
11. 6141718 - Processor bridge with dissimilar data registers which is operable to (2000-10-31),
12. 6138198 - Processor bridge with dissimilar data registers which is operable to (2000-10-24),

Title: The Innovations of Stephen Rowlinson

Introduction

Stephen Rowlinson is a notable inventor based in Reading, GB. He has made significant contributions to the field of computing, holding a total of 12 patents. His work primarily focuses on fault-tolerant computing systems, which are essential for ensuring reliability in various technological applications.

Latest Patents

One of Rowlinson's latest patents is titled "Delay compensation for synchronous processing sets." This invention provides a fault-tolerant computing system that comprises two or more processing sets operating in synchronism. The processing sets are connected by a bridge, with a communications link for transmitting data. The system includes buffers to store data transmissions, compensating for variable delays, ensuring that data from the processing sets matches correctly.

Another significant patent is the "Method and system for handling interrupts and other communications in the presence of multiple processing sets." This invention involves a computing system with multiple processing sets connected to various devices. It allocates ownership of devices to specific processing sets, ensuring that interrupts and commands are managed efficiently, enhancing the system's fault tolerance.

Career Highlights

Stephen Rowlinson is currently employed at Sun Microsystems, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of computing. His work has been instrumental in developing systems that enhance reliability and performance in computing environments.

Collaborations

Rowlinson has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Paul Jeffrey Garnett and Femi A Oyelakin. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of technology in fault-tolerant systems.

Conclusion

Stephen Rowlinson's contributions to the field of computing through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a significant inventor. His work continues to influence the development of reliable computing systems, ensuring advancements in technology.

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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