Terence John Shepherd

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 1 CIPO patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Qinetiq Limited, The Secretary of State for Defence in Her Britannic Majesty's Government, The Secretary of State for Defence in Her Britannic Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Active years: 1991-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Terence John Shepherd. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/terence-john-shepherd

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 10 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 90.0

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 92(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Worcestershire, GB (1994 - 2001)
QinetiQ Malvern, GB (2004)
Malvern, GB (1991 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

The Secretary of State for Defence in Her Britannic Majesty's Government

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1 out of 91

The Secretary of State for Defence in Her Britannic Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Years Active: 1991-2016

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10 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9330344 - Photonic processor with pattern matching and image recognition (2016-05-03),

2. 8249119 - Method and apparatus for generating optical beats (2012-08-21),

3. 7734137 - Multiple core microstructured optical fibre (2010-06-08),

4. 7338615 - Dielectric media (2008-03-04),

5. 6797057 - Colloidal photonic crystals (2004-09-28),

6. 6547982 - Dielectric composites (2003-04-15),

7. RE37488 - Heuristic processor (2001-12-25),

8. 5475793 - Heuristic digital processor using non-linear transformation (1995-12-12),

9. 5377306 - Heuristic processor (1994-12-27),

10. 5018065 - Processor for constrained least squares computations (1991-05-21),

Title: Biography of Terence John Shepherd

Introduction: Terence John Shepherd is a notable inventor based in Malvern, Great Britain. He has made significant contributions to the field of photonics and optical technologies, holding a total of nine patents.

Latest Patents: Among his latest inventions is a photonic processor with pattern matching and image recognition. This apparatus is designed to accept an input data stream and includes a sampler that provides samples of the input data. It also features a string selector for choosing binary strings and a logical operator for performing functions on the samples. Another recent patent is a method and apparatus for generating optical beats, which involves an optical fiber laser with multiple cores that combine laser outputs to produce beat signals.

Career Highlights: Terence has worked with prominent organizations such as Qinetiq Limited and the Secretary of State for Defence in Her Britannic Majesty's Government. His work has been instrumental in advancing technologies related to optical processing and recognition.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Terence has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Paul Richard Tapster and John G McWhirter. These partnerships have contributed to the development of innovative solutions in his field.

Conclusion: Terence John Shepherd's contributions to the field of photonics and his extensive patent portfolio highlight his role as a leading inventor. His work continues to influence advancements in technology and innovation.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.