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Austin, TX, United States of America

David A Spilo

USPTO Granted Patents = 7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 213(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 12,910 
 
Advanced Micro Devices Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1997-2002

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6385670 - Data compression or decompressions during DMA transfer between a source and a destination by independently controlling the incrementing of a source and a destination address registers (2002-05-07),
2. 6298396 - System for loading a current buffer desciptor register with a value different from current value to cause a previously read buffer descriptor to be read again (2001-10-02),
3. 6263460 - Microcontroller architecture and associated method providing for testing of an on-chip memory device (2001-07-17),
4. 6260162 - Test mode programmable reset for a watchdog timer (2001-07-10),
5. 6182165 - Staggered polling of buffer descriptors in a buffer descriptor ring direct memory access system (2001-01-30),
6. 5748640 - Technique for incorporating a built-in self-test (BIST) of a DRAM block (1998-05-05),
7. 5668815 - Method for testing integrated memory using an integrated DMA controller (1997-09-16),

Title: David A. Spilo: Innovator in Microcontroller Technology

Introduction

David A. Spilo is a notable inventor based in Austin, TX, with a focus on advancements in microcontroller technology. He holds a total of 7 patents, showcasing his contributions to the field of data processing and memory management.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents involves a method for data compression or decompression during direct memory access (DMA) transfer between a source and a destination. This innovation allows a microcontroller to compress and decompress data while transferring it from one block of memory to another. Specifically, it enables the reading of word size data, discarding one byte, and storing it as consecutive byte size data. This method can be utilized alongside an extended read and write asynchronous serial port that retains status information along with the data. Once the status information is processed, it is stripped by executing the "compressive" DMA.

Another significant patent by Spilo is a system for loading a current buffer descriptor register with a value different from the current value. This invention is particularly useful in a microcontroller that employs a buffer descriptor ring DMA unit. It allows the transmission of a packet to be split across multiple buffers. In the event of an error during the transmission of one of the buffers, the DMA unit provides a mechanism for the software to reset the DMA channel to the first buffer containing the failed packet and restart the transmission of that packet, rather than moving on to the next packet.

Career Highlights

David A. Spilo is currently employed at Advanced Micro Devices Corporation, a leading company in the semiconductor industry. His work at AMD has significantly contributed to the development of innovative microcontroller solutions.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Spilo has collaborated with talented individuals such as Melanie D. Typaldos and Robert Paul Gittinger, further enhancing the innovative environment in which he works.

Conclusion

David A. Spilo's contributions to microcontroller technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the field. His work continues to influence advancements in data processing and memory management.

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