Barak Avrum Pearlmutter

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 5 EPO patents. Top assignees: Purdue Research Foundation, Nationaluniversity of Ireland, Maynooth, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Active years: 2007-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 88.9

EPO Patents = 5 (Patent Applications = 1)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 46(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Co. Kildare, IE (2007)
Dublin, IR (2012)
Dublin, IL (2014)
Dublin, IE (2015 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

5 out of 2,777

Purdue Research Foundation

patents

3 out of 36

Nationaluniversity of Ireland, Maynooth

patents

1 out of 196

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

patents

4. 1 out of 27

National University of Ireland

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2007-2025

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9 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12204362 - System and method for divide-and-conquer checkpointing (2025-01-21),

2. 11868771 - System and method for divide-and-conquer checkpointing (2024-01-09),

3. 11409526 - System and method for divide-and-conquer checkpointing (2022-08-09),

4. 10668244 - Method and apparatus for sensory substitution (2020-06-02),

5. 9675777 - Method and apparatus for sensory substitution (2017-06-13),

6. 9124979 - Method and apparatus for sensory substitution (2015-09-01),

7. 8739137 - Automatic derivative method for a computer programming language (2014-05-27),

8. 8281299 - Map-closure: a general purpose mechanism for nonstandard interpretation (2012-10-02),

9. 7280943 - Systems and methods for separating multiple sources using directional filtering (2007-10-09),

Title: Barak Avrum Pearlmutter: Innovator in Checkpointing Technology

Introduction

Barak Avrum Pearlmutter is a notable inventor based in Dublin, Ireland. He has made significant contributions to the field of computing, particularly in the area of checkpointing technology. With a total of 9 patents to his name, Pearlmutter's work has advanced the capabilities of program execution and storage efficiency.

Latest Patents

One of Pearlmutter's latest patents is a system and method for divide-and-conquer checkpointing. This innovative approach allows the basic checkpoint-reverse-mode automatic differentiation (AD) strategy to be applied to arbitrary programs, not just those consisting of loops. The method involves transforming the program into a formalism that facilitates manipulation by formal tools. Additionally, it introduces a set of operators that enable computations to be decomposed by running them for a specified period and then pausing them, treating the paused program as a value subject to manipulation.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Pearlmutter has worked with esteemed organizations such as the Purdue Research Foundation and the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. His experience in these institutions has contributed to his expertise in developing advanced computational methods.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Jeffrey Mark Siskind and Paul O'Grady. Their collaborative efforts have further enriched the field of computing and innovation.

Conclusion

Barak Avrum Pearlmutter's contributions to checkpointing technology and program execution have established him as a significant figure in the realm of computing. His innovative patents continue to influence the development of more efficient computational methods.