Location History:
- Angrier, NC (US) (2017 - 2018)
- Durham, NC (US) (2007 - 2019)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2007-2019
Title: Innovations of Timothy M Gage
Introduction
Timothy M Gage is a notable inventor based in Durham, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of networking and routing protocols, holding a total of 10 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of network communication systems.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Apparatus and method to hide transit only multi-access networks in OSPF." In this invention, a first router determines whether an interface coupling it to one or more second routers is transit-only. When the interface is transit-only, the first router generates an Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Link State Advertisement (LSA) that includes an address for the interface and a designated network mask. This designated network mask serves as a transit-only identification, indicating that the address should not be installed in a Routing Information Base (RIB) upon receipt of the OSPF LSA at the second routers. Conversely, when the network is not transit-only, the first router generates an OSPF LSA that includes the address for the interface without the designated network mask, allowing for the installation of the address in a RIB.
Another significant patent is related to the "Attribute SET_ID in border gateway protocol." This disclosure outlines methods for preparing BGP update messages for transmission and processing received update messages. The methods involve grouping path attributes common to multiple IP address prefixes into respective sets identified by set identifiers. Instead of duplicating path attributes in each BGP update message, a respective identifier referring to a certain set of path attributes is included when sending subsequent update messages. This approach provides significant advantages by enabling the reuse of previous processing results and limiting the amount of information transmitted in the control plane.
Career Highlights
Timothy M Gage is currently employed at Cisco Technology, Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop advanced networking solutions. His expertise in routing protocols and network efficiency has made him a valuable asset to the company.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Timothy has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Alvaro E Retana and Yi Yang. These collaborations have further enhanced his contributions to the field of networking.
Conclusion
Timothy M Gage's innovative work in networking and routing protocols has led to significant advancements in the field. His patents reflect a deep understanding of network
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