Thomas P Giles

US Patent:

7032037, Apr 18, 2006

Filed:

Aug 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/215667

Inventors:

Paul J. Garnett - Camberley, GB
James E. King - Wokingham, GB
Martin P. Mayhead - Hindhead, GB
Peter Heffernan - Chandlers Ford, GB
Ariel Hendel - Cupertino CA, US
Leo A. Hejza - Sunnyvale CA, US
Thomas E. Giles - Union City CA, US

Assignee:

Sun Microsystems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06F 13/00

US Classification:

710 2, 710316, 709223, 709229

Abstract:

A modular computer system may be provided. The modular computer system may comprise a carrier operable removably to receive a plurality of computer system modules therein. A plurality of information processing modules can be removably received in the carrier, each module may have a communications port operable to connect to a communications network internal to the carrier. The modular computer system may also comprise a switch operable to connect to the internal communications network to distribute information messages between the modules and to connect to an external communications network. An information distribution module may be provided removably received in the carrier operable connect to the internal communications network to receive an information message, to perform processing on the message to determine a destination, and to forward the message toward the determined destination via the internal communications network.

US Patent:

7165120, Jan 16, 2007

Filed:

Oct 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/689218

Inventors:

Thomas E. Giles - Union City CA, US
Leo Hejza - Sunnyvale CA, US
Raghvendra Singh - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Sun Microsystems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16
G06F 15/173
H05K 5/00

US Classification:

709249, 709223, 709228, 361724

Abstract:

According to one aspect of the invention, a method and apparatus for a server node is disclosed. This server node consists of one or more processors. The processors are configured to perform server functions as well as switch and router functions including load balancing and fail-over. The server nodes also have a plurality of ports. These ports allow the server nodes to be connected combined to form blocks and networks as well as to provide connection to external networks. When a server node receives a request, it determines whether it can handle the request. If possible, the server node handles the request. If the server node cannot handle the request, it routes the request to a second, neighboring server node.

US Patent:

7209358, Apr 24, 2007

Filed:

Aug 29, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/653029

Inventors:

Paul J. Garnett - Camberley, GB
Martin P. Mayhead - Hindhead, GB
Thomas E. Giles - Union City CA, US
Ariel Hendel - Cupertino CA, US

Assignee:

Sun Microsystems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

H05K 7/00
H04M 5/00

US Classification:

361735, 379330

Abstract:

A computer system comprises a plurality of shelves. Each shelf has a carrier for removably receiving a plurality of information processing modules and a switching module. Each shelf also has an interconnection member for providing connections between the information processing modules and the switching module. The shelves are logically connected into a plurality of stacks, the switching modules of the respective shelves in each stack being interconnected in a logical stacking configuration. The computer system further comprises a shelf having a carrier for removably receiving a master switching module, wherein the master switching module is connected into each stack as a common master switch for all of the stacks.

US Patent:

7415011, Aug 19, 2008

Filed:

Aug 29, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/653030

Inventors:

Paul J. Garnett - Camberley, GB
Martin P. Mayhead - Hindhead, GB
Thomas E. Giles - Union City CA, US
Ariel Hendel - Cupertino CA, US

Assignee:

Sun Microsystems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28
H04L 12/56

US Classification:

370386, 709224, 370419

Abstract:

A computer system comprises a plurality of shelves. Each shelf has a carrier for removably receiving a plurality of information processing modules and a switching module. Each shelf also has an interconnection member for providing connections between the information processing modules and the switching module. The switching modules of the respective shelves are interconnected in a logical stacking configuration to form a logical stacking arrangement.

US Patent:

20130204984, Aug 8, 2013

Filed:

Feb 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/368482

Inventors:

Mark E. Meyer - Scotts Valley CA, US
Jesse Lawrendra - San Jose CA, US
Thomas Giles - Union City CA, US

Assignee:

ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

G06F 15/177

US Classification:

709220

Abstract:

A management record specification for use with a frame or other structure holding one or more field replaceable units (FRUs) such as rack-mount servers or blade enclosures that broadly allows for management of installed FRUs. The management record specification is implemented within a number of programmable read-only memory (PROM) images such as a worker PROM image stored in memory of a number of frame arms that receive or interface with respective FRUs, and a manager PROM image that is accessed by the “frame manager” of the frame. Installed FRUs access respective worker PROM images to determine their roles within the frame, physical locations, and the like. The frame manager obtains manager PROM image information to manage installed FRUs in relation to hot-swapping, firmware updates, and the like.

US Patent:

20130205069, Aug 8, 2013

Filed:

Feb 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/368528

Inventors:

Mark E. Meyer - Scotts Valley CA, US
Jesse Lawrendra - San Jose CA, US
Thomas Giles - Union City CA, US

Assignee:

ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

G06F 13/14
G06F 12/00

US Classification:

711103, 710302, 711E12001

Abstract:

A system for the management of rack-mounted field replaceable units (FRUs) that affords the enhanced availability and serviceability of FRUs provided by blade-based systems but in a manner that accommodates different types of FRUs (e.g., in relation to form factors, functionality, and the like) installed within a rack or cabinet.

US Patent:

48158054, Mar 28, 1989

Filed:

Nov 12, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/119619

Inventors:

Frank H. Levinson - Redwood City CA
Steve Lavelle - San Francisco CA
Thomas E. Giles - Union City CA
Joseph Zucker - Foster City CA
Bruce D. Campbell - Portola Valley CA

Assignee:

Raychem Corp. - Menlo Park CA

International Classification:

G02B 628
G02F 100

US Classification:

350 9616

Abstract:

A mode filter for reducing a dynamic range of a write optical fiber bus which utilizes taps which initially inject optical signals into an optical fiber which have intensities skewed towards higher order modes rather than lower order modes as compared to equilibrium for the fiber functions to preferentially attenuate outermost modes rather than lowermost modes in the fiber so as to reduce a required dynamic range for an optical receiver.

US Patent:

50661396, Nov 19, 1991

Filed:

Aug 28, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/399686

Inventors:

Paulmer M. Soderberg - Menlo Park CA
Kristin K. Foss - Menlo Park CA
Thomas E. Giles - Union City CA
Ralph A. Narciso - Woodside CA

Assignee:

Raynet Corporation - Menlo Park CA

International Classification:

H04L 114
H04B 346

US Classification:

371 201

Abstract:

A coupler verification test circuit includes first and second circuits one of which is disposed at a head end of an optical fiber network and the other of which is disposed at a subscriber interface unit to be attached to the network when the head end is not operational. The subscriber interface circuit transmits instructions to a transceiver board in the subscriber interface unit for transmission to the network head end whereat the circuit thereat generates either no return signal, an acknowledgment return signal, or a default return signal. The test circuit at the subscriber interface unit then analyzes the return signal and visually indicates to a craftsman whether or not the transceiver board and other components of the SIU are operating correctly, e. g. whether or not the acknowledgement signal was returned and detected.