This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.. Active years: 2011.
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Years Active: 2011
Title: Innovations by Vinaychandra Shankarkumar
Introduction
Vinaychandra Shankarkumar is an accomplished inventor based in Morrisville, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the area of tunneling protocols. His innovative work has led to the development of a patent that addresses critical issues in communication systems.
Latest Patents
Vinaychandra holds a patent titled "System and method for providing recovery and resynchronization for a tunneling protocol." This invention includes an apparatus that features a first node connected to both an active endpoint and a standby endpoint. The first node communicates with a second node, ensuring that when the active endpoint fails, the standby endpoint is activated to maintain communication with the second node. The standby endpoint is designed to send a complete window's worth of packets to the second node after a failure, which includes the last known sequence number acknowledged by the second node. In specific embodiments, the first node functions as an L2TP network server (LNS), while the second node serves as an L2TP access concentrator (LAC). The last known sequence number is checkpointed by the active endpoint to the standby endpoint, ensuring seamless communication.
Career Highlights
Vinaychandra is currently employed at Cisco Technology, Inc., where he continues to innovate and contribute to advancements in networking technology. His work at Cisco has positioned him as a key player in developing solutions that enhance the reliability and efficiency of communication protocols.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Vinaychandra has collaborated with talented individuals such as Mingqi Deng and Samuel G Henderson. These partnerships have fostered an environment of creativity and innovation, leading to the successful development of impactful technologies.
Conclusion
Vinaychandra Shankarkumar's contributions to the field of technology, particularly through his patent on tunneling protocols, highlight his expertise and commitment to innovation. His work at Cisco Technology, Inc. and collaborations with other professionals further emphasize his role in advancing communication systems.