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Poughkeepsie, NY, United States of America

William Todd Boyd

This inventor holds 41 USPTO granted patents and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Network Performance Testing. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1997-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William Todd Boyd. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-todd-boyd

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 41

% Patents Active = 36.6

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.5

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 738(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal41 out of 166,409 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1997-2017

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Areas of Expertise:
Network Performance
Power Management
I/O Fabric
Virtual Adapters
Multi-Host Environment
Routing Mechanism
PCI Topologies
Direct I/O
Error Messages
Memory Management
Hardware Acceleration
Data Reordering
41 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9743299 - Network performance testing in non-homogeneous networks (2017-08-22),
2. 9730096 - Network performance testing in non-homogeneous networks (2017-08-08),
3. 9146678 - High throughput hardware acceleration using pre-staging buffers (2015-09-29),
4. 8489904 - Allocating computing system power levels responsive to service level agreements (2013-07-16),
5. 8484495 - Power management in a multi-processor computer system (2013-07-09),
6. 7937518 - Method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for migrating virtual adapters from source physical adapters to destination physical adapters (2011-05-03),
7. 7930598 - Broadcast of shared I/O fabric error messages in a multi-host environment to all affected root nodes (2011-04-19),
8. 7912988 - Receive queue device with efficient queue flow control, segment placement and virtualization mechanisms (2011-03-22),
9. 7907604 - Creation and management of routing table for PCI bus address based routing with integrated DID (2011-03-15),
10. 7889667 - Method of routing I/O adapter error messages in a multi-host environment (2011-02-15),
11. 7849228 - Mechanisms for creation/deletion of linear block address table entries for direct I/O (2010-12-07),
12. 7831759 - Method, apparatus, and computer program product for routing packets utilizing a unique identifier, included within a standard address, that identifies the destination host computer system (2010-11-09),
13. 7818362 - Split socket send queue apparatus and method with efficient queue flow control, retransmission and sack support mechanisms (2010-10-19),
14. 7707465 - Routing of shared I/O fabric error messages in a multi-host environment to a master control root node (2010-04-27),
15. 7657662 - Processing user space operations directly between an application instance and an I/O adapter (2010-02-02),

Title: William Todd Boyd: Innovator in Network Performance Testing

Introduction

William Todd Boyd, based in Poughkeepsie, NY, is a distinguished inventor with an impressive portfolio of 41 patents. He has made significant contributions to the field of network performance testing, particularly in non-homogeneous networks.

Latest Patents

One of Boyd's latest patents is centered around a method executed by a computer for analyzing performance metrics in networks. The process involves distributing link connection information to each node, pairing nodes for performance testing, and generating performance reports. This innovative method not only includes receiving link connection information but also constructing a connectivity graph, enabling efficient testing of link performance in complex network environments.

Career Highlights

William Todd Boyd currently works at the renowned International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he has dedicated his expertise to advancing network technologies. His work has consistently focused on improving network performance and reliability, making him a key figure in the tech industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Boyd has collaborated with other talented individuals, including Renato John Recio and Madeline Vega. These partnerships have fostered innovation and exploration in the realm of network performance solutions.

Conclusion

In summary, William Todd Boyd stands out as a prominent inventor whose contributions to network performance testing enhance the functionality and efficiency of diverse network infrastructures. His extensive experience and continuous innovation position him as a leader in the field.

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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