Richard Bridgeman is a registered patent agent specializing in patent preparation and IP portfolio management. Richard's 20+ years in engineering and management traversed several disciplines: Networking and Internet (iReady, acquired by nVidia), Embedded Real-time Software Development (Williams Electronics), ASIC/SOC Design (Hughes RADAR Systems, acquired by Raytheon), Electronic Publishing (Publishing Consultants), and Semiconductor CAD & Electronic Systems CAE, including ten years at Cadence Design Systems. Prior to becoming a patent agent, Richard was an executive with the Internet networking protocol company iReady. Richard has also authored or coauthored numerous published technical papers.