This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.. Active years: 2005-2006.
Location History:
- Tomball, TX (US) (2005 - 2006)
- Austin, TX (US) (2006)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2005-2006
Title: Innovations of Christopher D McBride
Introduction
Christopher D McBride is an accomplished inventor based in Tomball, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of computer systems, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and efficiency of memory buses and signal timing in computer architectures.
Latest Patents
One of McBride's latest patents is titled "Adaptive clock skew in a variably loaded memory bus." This invention addresses the selective phase lag and time delay of clock signals within a computer system. It compensates for additional parasitic capacitance that may be introduced due to the system's open architecture. The preferred embodiments involve clock signal path circuits with multiple signal paths of varying lengths. By allowing clock signals to propagate along specific paths, phase lag or time delay is added. The selection of the path is controlled by electrically activated switches, which are managed by software programs during the computer system's power-up phase.
Another notable patent is "Topology for flexible and precise signal timing adjustment." This invention describes a computer system that implements an adjustable control signal path. The length of this path can be precisely modified to control the timing of a control signal. The system features two clusters of possible signal paths, each with varying lengths. By selectively implementing one signal path from each cluster, system designers can achieve the most precise signal timing adjustments.
Career Highlights
Christopher D McBride is currently employed at Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. His work at HP has allowed him to explore innovative solutions in computer system design and functionality. His contributions have been instrumental in advancing the technology used in modern computing.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, McBride has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Paul V Brownell and Timothy R McJunkin. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation and the development of cutting-edge technologies.
Conclusion
Christopher D McBride's work exemplifies the spirit of innovation in the field of computer systems. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the complexities involved in signal timing and memory bus architecture. His contributions continue to influence the evolution of technology in significant ways.