Patents by Inventor Daryl Hoot

Daryl Hoot 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).

  • Method and apparatus for selecting a media for communication in a network
    Patent number: 7907605
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for selecting a media for communication in a network. The method includes (i) using a first autonegotiation circuit to attempt to establish a link over a first media of a first type, and (ii) simultaneously using a second autonegotiation circuit to attempt to establish a link over a second media of a second type, the second type being different from the first type. In response to establishing the link over the first media prior to establishing the link over the second media, the second autonegotiation circuit is powered down. In response to establishing the link over the second media prior to establishing the link over the first media, the first autonegotiation circuit is powered down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventors: Daryl Hoot, William Lo
  • Ethernet automatic media selection logic
    Patent number: 7639675
    Abstract: A network device includes a media access controller (MAC) and a physical layer having an interface that communicates with the MAC. A first autonegotiation circuit attempts to establish a link using a first transceiver over a first media. A second autonegotiation circuit attempts to establish a link using a second transceiver over a second media. A media selector communicates with the interface and the first and second autonegotiation circuits. The media selector enables data flow from the first media to the MAC using the interface when a link is established first over the first media. The media selector enables data flow from the second media to the MAC using the interface when a link is established first over the second media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd
    Inventors: Daryl Hoot, William Lo
  • Ethernet automatic fiber/copper media selection logic
    Patent number: 7054309
    Abstract: A network device includes a media access controller (MAC) and a physical layer having an interface that communicates with the MAC. A first autonegotiation circuit attempts to establish a link using a first transceiver over a first media. A second autonegotiation circuit attempts to establish a link using a second transceiver over a second media. A media selector communicates with the interface and the first and second autonegotiation circuits. The media selector enables data flow from the first media to the MAC using the interface when a link is established first over the first media. The media selector enables data flow from the second media to the MAC using the interface when a link is established first over the second media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventors: Daryl Hoot, William Lo