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Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

Wen-Jai Hsieh

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Icube Corp., I-Cube Design Systems Inc.. Active years: 1994-2001.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Wen-Jai Hsieh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/wen-jai-hsieh

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 13

Forward Citations = 507(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Vancouver, WA (US) (1994 - 1995)
  • Palo Alto, CA (US) (1995 - 2001)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 25 
 
Icube Corp.
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 3 
 
I-Cube Design Systems Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1994-2001

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6212194 - Network routing switch with non-blocking arbitration system (2001-04-03),
2. 5790048 - Crosspoint switch with bank-switched memory (1998-08-04),
3. 5734334 - Programmable port for crossbar switch (1998-03-31),
4. 5717871 - Crossbar switch with input/output buffers having multiplexed control (1998-02-10),
5. 5710550 - Apparatus for programmable signal switching (1998-01-20),
6. 5689644 - Network switch with arbitration sytem (1997-11-18),
7. 5625780 - Programmable backplane for buffering and routing bi-directional signals (1997-04-29),
8. 5559971 - Folded hierarchical crosspoint array (1996-09-24),
9. 5530814 - Bi-directional crossbar switch with control memory for selectively (1996-06-25),
10. 5465056 - Apparatus for programmable circuit and signal switching (1995-11-07),
11. 5428800 - Input/output (I/O) bidirectional buffer for interfacing I/O ports of a (1995-06-27),
12. 5428750 - Bi-directional buffers for mounting a plurality of integrated circuit (1995-06-27),
13. 5426738 - Apparatus for flexibly routing signals between pins of electronic devices (1995-06-20),
14. 5282271 - I/O buffering system to a programmable switching apparatus (1994-01-25),

Title: Innovations of Wen-Jai Hsieh

Introduction

Wen-Jai Hsieh is a notable inventor based in Palo Alto, California, recognized for his contributions to network routing technologies. With a total of 14 patents to his name, Hsieh has made significant advancements in the field of data transmission and routing systems.

Latest Patents

One of Hsieh's latest patents is the "Network routing switch with non-blocking arbitration system." This invention pertains to a local area network routing switch designed for efficient data transmission between buses. The switch features a set of input buffers that receive and store data transmissions, along with output buffers that forward these transmissions. A unique routing system selectively directs data from input to output buffers based on their availability, ensuring that busy output buffers do not hinder data transmission.

Another significant patent is the "Crosspoint switch with bank-switched memory." This invention involves a crosspoint switch that routes signals between terminals according to patterns defined by routing data from a host controller. The switch utilizes an array of pass transistors and two static random access memory banks to store routing data. This allows for quick alternation between different routing patterns, enhancing the switch's operational efficiency.

Career Highlights

Hsieh has worked with several companies throughout his career, including Icube Corp. and I-Cube Design Systems Inc. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative routing technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Hsieh has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Chi-Song Horng and Chun Chiu Wong. These partnerships have likely fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of his impactful inventions.

Conclusion

Wen-Jai Hsieh's contributions to network routing technologies through his patents demonstrate his innovative spirit and technical expertise. His work continues to influence the field of data transmission, showcasing the importance of inventors in advancing 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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