Embedded systems run inside nearly every modern product, from smart meters, set-top boxes, and wireless modems to industrial controllers, medical devices, and automotive modules, and the commercial stakes attached to their firmware and hardware are substantial. Device makers sue chipset and module suppliers when power management, memory, or radio firmware fails in the field, OEMs pursue contract developers whose embedded software missed performance or certification milestones, and utilities and network operators dispute the reliability of deployed devices. Embedded technology is also a frequent subject of intellectual property litigation, including patent disputes over processor architectures, compilers, and wireless protocols, trade secret claims over firmware, and disputes over the scope of microprocessor and software licenses. The central question is how the embedded hardware and software actually operate and whether that operation matches the specification, license, or patent at issue.
An embedded systems expert answers that question by examining source code, firmware images, schematics, datasheets, test logs, and, where needed, the devices themselves, including through reverse engineering and instrumented testing. In a field failure dispute, that work can show whether a defect originated in silicon, firmware, integration, or the operating environment, which typically determines responsibility among chipset vendor, module maker, and OEM. In patent and licensing matters, the expert explains how the accused processor, compiler, or protocol stack functions and maps that operation to the asserted claims or licensed field. Those findings support warranty, indemnity, contract, and infringement theories, define the population of affected devices and royalty base for damages, and equip counsel to rebut an opposing expert's characterization of system behavior.
Embedded systems span computer architecture, compilers, low-power and wireless design, digital media, and licensing, so the right expert is one whose hands-on experience corresponds to the device and question in dispute. The engineers and computer scientists we present include a compiler and embedded design researcher with nearly 70 peer-reviewed papers, a computer scientist who has testified 11 times on MPEG audio, software, and inequitable conduct, and a semiconductor industry analyst who has authored seven books on technology and testified on microprocessor licensing terms and intellectual property protection. Our network also includes specialists in CDMA chipsets and RFID, low-power memories and wireless systems, PostScript and digital printing technology, and an architect of an early commercial broadband system integrating digital television, cable data, and telephony. With more than 75,000 expert searches for litigators completed, Round Table Group can help you find the embedded systems expert your matter requires. Tell us about your case by calling us at (202) 908-4500.
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I have 36 years of experience and specialize in the field of computer science with specific knowledge in the areas of software development, embedded systems, networking, enterprise software systems and digital audio signal processing, and music technology. I have published on such topics as computer architectures, compilers, filesystems, digital signal processing and the mathematics of music. I have testified 11 times on topics such as MPEG audio, software, inequitable conduct and trademark infringement.
I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of computer science with specific knowledge in the areas of communications, computer hardware and software and computer security. I have published on such topics as compilers, computer design, embedded systems and security.
I have 10 years of experience in the field of electrical and computer engineering, with specific knowledge of communication and information technologies. I have published on such topics as wireless communication, information theory, signal processing, control theory, distributed systems, and computer protocols.
I have 16 years of experience and specialize in the field of embedded systems, with specific knowledge of compilers, languages and electronic design automation. I have published nearly 70 peer-reviewed papers on such topics as compilers, embedded system design and programming language design.
I have 28 years of experience and specialize in the field of print technology, with specific knowledge of PostScript language, digital printing and PostScript RIP technology. I have published on such topics as PostScript language and rocket-borne instrumentation. I have testified on digital printing, PostScript language issues and PostScript RIP technology.
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I have 10 years of experience and specialize in the field of embedded wireless telecommunications, with specific knowledge of CDMA Chipset, radio-frequency identification (RFID) and software. I have published on such topics as wireless modems, user interface and power management.
I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of semiconductor chips with specific knowledge in the areas of microprocessors, intellectual property licensing and embedded systems. I have published on such topics as microprocessor technology, intellectual property licensing business and software for embedded systems. I have testified on microprocessor licensing terms, intellectual property protection and business models. I’m the author of seven books on technology and hundreds of magazine articles. I often give keynotes and public presentations on the business and technology in the computer industry.
I have 25 years of experience in the field of computer engineering, with specific knowledge in the areas of embedded systems, consumer products, and software engineering. I have published on such topics as mobile phone system development, parallel processing, and robotics.
I have 28 years of experience, and specialize in the field of computer science with specific knowledge in the areas of compilers, computer architecture and embedded systems. I have published on such topics as compilers, computer architecture and embedded systems.
I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of embedded systems with specific knowledge in the areas of low power, memories and wireless systems. I have published on such topics as low power, parallel multipliers and analog/digital converters.
I have 16 years of experience and specialize in the field of computer engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of computer architecture, embedded systems and physical design. I have published on such topics as low power computing, high performance computing and reliability.
I have 12 years of experience, and specialize in the field of digital television and video games with specific knowledge in the areas of set top boxes, digital television systems end to end and user interfaces. I have published on such topics as interactive video, changes in digital television and video games yesterday and today. I managed the teams (hand on) that created and led the architecture of the first commercial broadband system in the US for a large telecommunications company. It included digital televisions, digital cable data, and cable telephony. We were told it could not be done, and…
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