Cynthia Ann Edgeworth Allison

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Nvidia Corporation. Active years: 2014-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Cynthia Ann Edgeworth Allison. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/cynthia-ann-edgeworth-allison

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.9

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 33(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

11 out of 6,228

Nvidia Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2014-2019

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11 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10282803 - State handling in a tiled architecture (2019-05-07),

2. 10083036 - Techniques for managing graphics processing resources in a tile-based architecture (2018-09-25),

3. 10032243 - Distributed tiled caching (2018-07-24),

4. 9792122 - Heuristics for improving performance in a tile based architecture (2017-10-17),

5. 9639366 - Techniques for managing graphics processing resources in a tile-based architecture (2017-05-02),

6. 9542189 - Heuristics for improving performance in a tile-based architecture (2017-01-10),

7. 9483270 - Distributed tiled caching (2016-11-01),

8. 9448804 - Techniques for managing graphics processing resources in a tile-based architecture (2016-09-20),

9. 9436969 - Time slice processing of tessellation and geometry shaders (2016-09-06),

10. 8917271 - Redistribution of generated geometric primitives (2014-12-23),

11. 8760460 - Hardware-managed virtual buffers using a shared memory for load distribution (2014-06-24),

Title: Innovations of Cynthia Ann Edgeworth Allison

Introduction

Cynthia Ann Edgeworth Allison is a prominent inventor based in Madison, AL (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of graphics processing, holding a total of 11 patents. Her work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of graphics subsystems.

Latest Patents

One of her latest patents is titled "State handling in a tiled architecture." This invention includes a graphics subsystem that features a tiling unit, a crossbar unit, and a screen-space pipeline. The crossbar unit is designed to transmit primitives interleaved with state change commands to the tiling unit. The tiling unit records an initial state associated with the primitives and transmits overlapping primitives to the screen-space pipeline. Additionally, it includes a state filter block that determines the sequence of state changes, optimizing the transmission process.

Another notable patent is "Techniques for managing graphics processing resources in a tile-based architecture." This invention outlines a method for managing graphics processing resources by storing a release packet in a buffer and replaying graphics primitives associated with that resource. The technique ensures efficient processing by determining whether to transmit the release packet based on the tile being processed.

Career Highlights

Cynthia is currently employed at Nvidia Corporation, a leading company in graphics processing technology. Her work at Nvidia has allowed her to push the boundaries of graphics architecture and resource management.

Collaborations

Cynthia has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Dale L Kirkland and Ziyad Sami Hakura. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of innovative technologies in the graphics processing field.

Conclusion

Cynthia Ann Edgeworth Allison is a trailblazer in the realm of graphics processing innovations. Her patents reflect her commitment to improving technology and enhancing user experiences in graphics systems. Her contributions continue to influence the industry significantly.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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