This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Broadcom Corporation. Active years: 2009-2013.
Location History:
- Cambridge, GB (2009)
- Longstanton, GB (2013)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2009-2013
Title: Alexander J Burr: Innovator in Microprocessor Technology
Introduction
Alexander J Burr is a notable inventor based in Longstanton, GB. He has made significant contributions to the field of microprocessor technology, holding 2 patents that showcase his innovative approach to processing systems.
Latest Patents
His latest patents include a "System and method for the parallelization of saturated accumulation operations." This invention provides a method for dividing an input sequence into multiple subsequences, allowing for three parallel saturating additions to be performed on each subsequence. The local saturation minimum, midpoint, and maximum are calculated to enhance the efficiency of the accumulation process. Another significant patent is the "System and method for acceleration of streams of dependent instructions within a microprocessor." This invention focuses on accelerating the processing of dependent instruction streams, particularly in applications like the G.726 codec, by implementing a small RISC-like processor within a larger general-purpose processor.
Career Highlights
Alexander J Burr is currently employed at Broadcom Corporation, where he continues to develop innovative solutions in microprocessor technology. His work has had a profound impact on the efficiency and performance of processing systems.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Sophie Wilson and Timothy Martin Dobson, contributing to advancements in their respective fields.
Conclusion
Alexander J Burr's contributions to microprocessor technology through his patents and work at Broadcom Corporation highlight his role as an influential inventor. His innovative methods for processing and accumulation operations continue to shape the future of technology.