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Durham, NC, United States of America

Christian Amsinck

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Nvidia Corporation. Active years: 2012-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Christian Amsinck. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/christian-amsinck

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.0

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 53(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Durham, NC (US) (2012 - 2018)
  • Cary, NC (US) (2015 - 2018)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 6,195 
 
Nvidia Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2012-2018

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10043234 - System and method for frame buffer decompression and/or compression (2018-08-07),
2. 10008029 - Updating depth related graphics data (2018-06-26),
3. 9916680 - Low-power processing in depth read-only operating regimes (2018-03-13),
4. 9754561 - Managing memory regions to support sparse mappings (2017-09-05),
5. 9697641 - Alpha-to-coverage using virtual samples (2017-07-04),
6. 9390464 - Stencil buffer data compression (2016-07-12),
7. 9230363 - System, method, and computer program product for using compression with programmable sample locations (2016-01-05),
8. 9230362 - System, method, and computer program product for using compression with programmable sample locations (2016-01-05),
9. 9183609 - Programmable blending in multi-threaded processing units (2015-11-10),
10. 9002125 - Z-plane compression with z-plane predictors (2015-04-07),
11. 8669999 - Alpha-to-coverage value determination using virtual samples (2014-03-11),
12. 8330766 - Zero-bandwidth clears (2012-12-11),
13. 8319783 - Index-based zero-bandwidth clears (2012-11-27),

Title: The Innovations of Christian Amsinck

Introduction

Christian Amsinck is a prominent inventor based in Durham, NC, known for his significant contributions to technology. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Amsinck has made notable advancements in the field of graphics processing and data compression.

Latest Patents

One of Amsinck's latest patents is titled "System and method for frame buffer decompression and/or compression." This invention outlines a method for decompressing compressed data, particularly in a frame buffer, and includes a process for determining which portion of an image to access from memory. The method allows for efficient reading and processing of image data, ensuring that uncompressed data can be utilized effectively. Another significant patent is "Updating depth related graphics data," which describes a process for handling geometric primitives and generating pixels based on depth values. This innovation enhances the efficiency of graphics rendering by updating culling functions in relation to depth buffer transactions.

Career Highlights

Christian Amsinck is currently employed at Nvidia Corporation, a leading company in graphics processing technology. His work at Nvidia has allowed him to collaborate with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to advancements in the field.

Collaborations

Amsinck has worked alongside notable colleagues such as Emmett Michael Kilgariff and Steven E Molnar, further enhancing the innovative environment at Nvidia Corporation.

Conclusion

Christian Amsinck's contributions to technology through his patents and work at Nvidia Corporation highlight his role as a key innovator in the field of graphics processing. His inventions continue to influence advancements in data compression and graphics rendering.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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