Shawn's Patents
Exploring the groundbreaking patents that shaped modern data synchronization and blockchain technolog
Shawn's Patents: Pioneering Decentralized Computing
In the 1990s, technologies began to emerge that would connect the world through computers and the Internet, opening the door to digital collaboration. At that time, Shawn Fry was on a path to developing solutions that stored and processed data utilizing these emerging technologies.
In 1995, Shawn secured numerous patents that paved the way for developing many of the technologies in use today. His vision to pioneer processes for secure data synchronization in multiple areas through decentralized computing has defined the core competencies of blockchain and other technologies.
Below are three of Shawn’s patents, however, there are two additional which focused on computational efficiency and nonlinear encryption that did not make it to the patent stage because they became classified and restricted by the US government.
Shawn’s Groundbreaking Patents
Synchronization of transaction data across multiple systems is foundational to the success of any application because it promotes fault tolerance. Data stored in multiple locations prevents a single point of failure.
Shawn recognized an opportunity to synchronize data through peer-to-peer interactions via the Internet. US Patent 5,987,505 Fry et al. "Sy
nchronization of Complex Instruction" defines a methodology for transmitting information and distributing it across computers in synchronization.
Similar to blockchain technology, processing occurs in parallel and then is distributed to multiple sources instead of relying on a single source.
A secure network that prevents errors is fundamental to transacting in a digital environment. US Patent 5,727,154 Fry et al. "Advanced Error Correction Over Wide Area Networks" is a method to communicate between computers that prevents the addition of erroneous data.
Shawn Fry's vision in this patent clearly points out that an agreement of data processing results must occur before committing information to a shared, single source.
Consensus algorithms in blockchain take this same approach through the agreement of multiple unrelated computers on the validity of each transaction, eliminating the risk of adding erroneous data.
A secure network that prevents errors is fundamental to transacting in a digital environment. US Patent 5,727,154 Fry et al. "Advanced Error Correction Over Wide Area Networks" is a method to communicate between computers that prevents the addition of erroneous data.
Shawn Fry's vision in this patent clearly points out that an agreement of data processing results must occur before committing information to a shared, single source.
Consensus algorithms in blockchain take this same approach through the agreement of multiple unrelated computers on the validity of each transaction, eliminating the risk of adding erroneous data.
The ability to process business logic in a decentralized manner, while leveraging consensus and synchronization, is driving the explosive growth of blockchain. This core competency of major blockchains, known as "smart contracts," is allowing business transactions to occur without the traditional overhead required when human intervention is necessary.
Shawn Fry recognized this deficiency nearly 25 years ago with US Patent 6,256,665 Fry et al. "Instruction via Application Delivery System."
The premise of the patent is a method for processing information that distributes actions across multiple computers without having to wait for the completion of an ongoing process.
Shawn's patented methodology was critical to outlining a path to a smarter way of processing data while maintaining accuracy and increasing speed—i.e., Smart Contracts.
Shawn’s Lasting Impact
Shawn’s early work created a framework for modernizing data synchronization in multiple areas through decentralized computing. His relentless pursuit of improving these technologies and implementing the processes within organizations undoubtedly establishes him as an expert in the field.
Shawn's comprehensive knowledge of peer-to-peer, decentralized computing, and synchronization has contributed significantly to the foundation of modern blockchain and smart contract systems.
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