Richard G. Cooper, Ph.D. Costa Mesa, California Rich@EnglishLogicKernel.com

Expertise

§ Databases § Source Code Comparison § Abstraction, Filtration, Comparison § Communications § Internet/Web/e-Commerce § Client/Server, N-Tier Technology § Graphics/GUIs § Sensor Processing § EEG Analysis § GPS tracking § Pattern Recognition § Computer Linguistics § Content analysis § Patent Analysis and Licensing § Algorithm Development § Medical records database analysis § Software Architecture § Simulation § Reliability Engineering

§ Probabilistic and Statistical Analysis § Bayesian and Markov Analysis § Monte Carlo Simulation § Hidden Markov Models § Embedded systems § Point of Sale Systems § Geographic Information Systems § Distributed Computing § Systems Development § Industry Practices § Networking Protocols § Medical Devices § Patent Prosecution § Patent Litigation § Radar § Sonar § Control Systems § Ultrawideband § Fourier Analysis

Professional Summary

Dr. Cooper has over 30 years of experience in embedded system software and electrical engineering. His background includes development of embedded systems, related patent prosecution and litigation, management of patent licensing projects, technical advisor for counsel, internet, web site and systems development, software product development, database management systems, software architecture, research and development, and system specification.

Employment History

From:	2007	Self Employed
To:	Present Position:	Expert Witness
		Full time expert witness in software, internet, web, electronics, embedded, communications technologies

From:	2006	Heller Ehrman, LLP
To:	2007 Position:	Patent Specialist
		Reviewed Bluetooth implementation in view of WRF patent; Developed licensing project plan for contingency agreement; Reviewed invalidity contentions; Expressed expert opinion on quality of opponent’s case; Developed provisional patent application; Reviewed client’s production materials for relevance. Assessed prospective client’s patent portfolio for contingency licensing; Worked with shareholders to structure licensing of major patent portfolio Developed financial profile based on potential infringers; Worked with litigation and marketing to project IP licensing financials.
From:	2005	MetaSemantics Corporation
To:	2006
	Position:	Patent Technical Advisor at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky and Walker, LLP
		Analysis of technical content in patents and in patent applications; support of prosecution of patent applications; support for patent infringement litigation and infringement defense law suits; provided technical opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of patents relating to software technologies, electronics technologies, business method and medical technologies; development of prior art materials relating to patent suits; assessment of patent portfolios; developing responses to Office Actions from patent examiners; analysis of technical documents to support discovery; definition of requirements for motion to compel opposing counsel to provide materials for discovery; development of patent applications for clients; construction of claim language based on technical concept papers and other materials provided by inventors; development of claim charts to support litigation relating to patent infringement; development of tutorial materials to introduce technical concepts to legal counsel; analysis of software source code to detect patent infringement; development of proof of infringement for presentation in court and to attorneys.
		2004-2005: President & Chief Technology Officer
		Developed embedded medical records text mining software using WordNet database, class lattices, and semantic relationships; developed business plan and technical proposal for text mining technology development project; refined radar processing software for recognition of 3D shapes; developed embedded software able to recognize the collar (joint) of underground pipeline infrastructure in a natural gas distribution system; software engineering for loan origination system enhancement for an Eastern Software Empower installation; development of an embedded web client application that tests a web server for security and visibility of retrieved documents.

From:	2001	ValuTech, Inc.
To:	2004
	Position:	Chief Scientist
		developed graphic display with zoom and pan; development of web services using Client/Server, SQL Server 2000, Windows 2000, and HTTP and TCP components; presented demonstrations and project plans to prospects and customers; instrumented software to collect functional history and measure performance; analyzed object structure within operational data; analyzed time series data to predict future financial behavior on the part of customers; developed data analysis tools for calculating system state information; developed analytical techniques and adaptive learning methods to maximize operational benefits and to minimize operational costs; trained programming staff in object-oriented analysis and design; development of databased web services; mentored staff, and taught them good software design principles and practices.

From:	1992	EfficacyFX.com
To:	2000
	Position:	President & Chief Technology Officer
		Developed sensor processing software to support commercial low-cost utility radars; applied pattern recognition techniques to detect specific target shapes; implemented and tested a prototype ultrawideband radar sensor as a candidate for deployment; constructed imagery software to build a 3D image from sensor inputs while scanning the ground over natural gas pipeline infrastructure; developed anechoic radar range for ultrawideband (UWB) radar sensor and populated it with natural gas pipe and collar materials; identified signal patterns that could discriminate between normal pipe and the collars at joints between pipes; built a database of time series signals and Fourier spectra for test cases; demonstrated feasibility of identifying the collars on pipeline infrastructure. Defined and developed turnkey software products for hospital scheduling, staff development, medical records and vertical manufacturing industries; Interviewed customer staff to define systems; developed the software to meet customer expectations.

From:	1991	Casa Del Sol
To:	1994
	Position:	Owner
		Developed embedded point of sale software for use in retail environment; instrumented control and timing of operational activities; analyzed purchasing of activities and products; implemented credit checking software; developed reports for calculating the value of customers, the efficiency of employees, and the performance profile of activities.

From:	1980	Hughes Aircraft Company
To:	1992
	Position:	Senior Systems Engineer for Software R&D
		Managed a team of six software engineers developing software technologies for Hughes’ products; developed reusable radar sensor processing and display application; applied knowledge based and rule based technologies, including measurement and diagnosis of systems and networks; used Bayesian and Markov models to predict static and dynamic performance loads and to identify potential systems problems. planned and defined distributed database information systems; developed resource management, graphic information display, radar systems, command and control information systems. Development of technology projects for feasibility demonstrations; conduct of R&D projects as principal investigator; formulated project plans for determining feasibility of risky portions of large projects. Planned software development tasks for large and small projects; developed new business proposals and technical approach; organized technical task plans for proposals and R&D projects;

From:	1976	Washington University
To:	1980	Saint Louis, MO
	Position:	Assistant Professor, Computer Science
		Taught undergraduate and graduate classes, monitored thesis and dissertations for graduate students, and directed the Computer Engineering Laboratory for graduate and funded research projects. In the summers, operated Cooper Computing Company, a consulting company with close ties to the local IBM General Systems Division to provide consulting services in the Saint Louis area.

From:	1968	National Security Agency
To:	1976	Fort Meade, MD
	Position:	Senior Electrical Engineer
		At Fort Meade, was assigned to computer systems development projects for two years, and then was promoted to the research department after writing a scientific paper that was deemed important to the agency. Assigned to solve numerous problems related to high performance computing and cryptology for the remaining six years at NSA. During the eight year period, was awarded a full time tuition paid scholarship from NSA to complete a Master’s degree. Then continued education to complete requirements for the PhD in 1976. An article based on the dissertation was published in the IEEE Transactions on Computers in September, 1977.

Consulting History

From:	2006	Acacia Technologies Group
To:	2007	Newport Beach, California
	Duties:	Analysis and opinions of database compaction patent for investment, licensing, and possible detection of infringement.

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