Berkeley, CA, United States of America

Yin Zhang

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.. Active years: 2005.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yin Zhang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yin-zhang-cnvget2r

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Forward Citations = 26(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2005

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Yin Zhang in Scalable Atomic Multicast Technology.

Introduction

Yin Zhang is an accomplished inventor based in Berkeley, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of distributed systems through his innovative work on scalable atomic multicast protocols. His expertise in this area has led to the development of a unique solution that enhances the reliability and efficiency of state synchronization among nodes in distributed environments.

Latest Patents

Yin Zhang holds a patent for a protocol titled "Scalable Atomic Multicast." This invention describes a method for reliably synchronizing the states of nodes in a distributed environment using a Scalable Atomic Multicast (SAM) Service. The protocol ensures both atomicity and total order among messages sent to a multicast group. It possesses excellent scalability properties and is fault-tolerant, not requiring explicit knowledge of multicast group membership. The protocol allows for non-disturbing state synchronization and supports asynchronous non-blocking communications. A dedicated sequencer is responsible for assigning sequence numbers to multicast messages, while the use of receiver-driven negative acknowledgments and support for message consolidation and garbage collection are additional aspects of this invention.

Career Highlights

Yin Zhang is currently employed at Lucent Technologies Inc., where he continues to innovate and contribute to advancements in technology. His work has garnered attention for its practical applications in improving communication protocols in distributed systems.

Collaborations

Yin collaborates with Hong-Yi Tzeng, who is also a notable figure in the field. Their partnership exemplifies the collaborative spirit of innovation in technology.

Conclusion

Yin Zhang's contributions to scalable atomic multicast technology represent a significant advancement in the field of distributed systems. His innovative approach to state synchronization has the potential to enhance communication protocols across various applications.

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