This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1979-1986.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1979-1986
Title: Wilburn D Draper: Innovator in Information Exchange Technologies
Introduction
Wilburn D Draper is a notable inventor based in Raleigh, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of information exchange technologies, holding a total of 4 patents. His work primarily focuses on methods and devices that enhance communication between terminals and improve I/O operations.
Latest Patents
Draper's latest patents include a method and device for exchanging information between terminals. This invention involves a communications controller comprising a central control unit (CCU) associated with a storage that provides a number of parameter/status and data areas equal to the maximum number of interfaces managed by the controller. The storage contains a line vector table that indicates the address of each area assigned to each interface. The exchange of parameter/status information and data on the input/output bus (IO5) is optimized to use a minimum number of input/output operations controlled by the program stored in the storage.
Another significant patent is the multi sub-channel adapter with a single status/address register. This improved adapter is designed for a programmed control unit to facilitate I/O operations between one or more I/O devices and a CPU through a channel. The adapter includes a local store with a dedicated hardware register for storing device status and associated addresses in connection with test I/O commands. Upon receiving a status request, the adapter can respond immediately, indicating that the information is not immediately available, such as a busy response. It also initiates an interrupt to the program control unit to obtain the requested status information, which is then stored in dedicated hardware registers.
Career Highlights
Wilburn D Draper has had a distinguished career at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). His innovative work has contributed to advancements in communication technologies and I/O operations, making him a valuable asset to the company.
Collaborations
Draper has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Melvin T Laakso and Rene R Castel. Their combined expertise has furthered the development of innovative solutions in their field.
Conclusion
Wilburn D Draper is a prominent inventor whose work in information exchange technologies has led to significant advancements in the industry. His contributions continue to influence the way communication systems operate today.