Patents by Inventor Rick K. Yoshida

Rick K. Yoshida has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Connection device authentication
    Patent number: 8370959
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for a secure interconnect between data modules, including a security apparatus within a secured data connection device installed with a security chip. The connection device may be authenticated prior to enabling a stacking feature. Authentication of a connection device may be used to ensure the quality and performance of the connection device and the data modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Gunadisastra, Bradley D. Erickson, Rick K. Yoshida