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Durham, NC, United States of America

Donald E Carmon

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 347(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Chapel Hill, NC (US) (1997)
  • Durham, NC (US) (1994 - 2000)
  • Raleigh, NC (US) (1996 - 2002)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 164,197 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1994-2002

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6470400 - Apparatus for pacing cycle steals from a data processor and methods for implementing the same (2002-10-22),
2. 6085218 - Monitoring processor execution cycles to prevent task overrun in (2000-07-04),
3. 5978867 - System for counting clock cycles stolen from a data processor and (1999-11-02),
4. 5724587 - System for controlling task execution in a host processor based upon the (1998-03-03),
5. 5724583 - System for handling requests for DMA data transfers between a host (1998-03-03),
6. 5640563 - Multi-media computer operating system and method (1997-06-17),
7. 5630132 - Method and apparatus for facilitating real-time and asynchronous loading (1997-05-13),
8. 5625845 - System for facilitating continuous, real-time, unidirectional, and (1997-04-29),
9. 5535380 - System to reduce latency for real time interrupts (1996-07-09),
10. 5404522 - System for constructing a partitioned queue of DMA data transfer (1995-04-04),
11. 5291468 - Method and apparatus for synchronizing the readout of a sequential media (1994-03-01),

Title: The Innovations of Donald E. Carmon

Introduction

Donald E. Carmon is a notable inventor based in Durham, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of data processing, holding a total of 11 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of multiprocessor systems.

Latest Patents

Carmon’s latest patents include an "Apparatus for pacing cycle steals from a data processor and methods for implementing the same." This invention aims to track and manage system cycles that are stolen from a data processor by other processors in a multiprocessor data processing system. The apparatus and method are designed to maximize data throughput while minimizing unused cycle resources. Another significant patent involves monitoring processor execution cycles to prevent task overrun in hard, real-time, multi-tasking systems. This system utilizes combined hardware and software logic to detect any task overruns beyond a declared maximum processor cycle limit. The counter hardware and control logic reduce software overhead, allowing for effective monitoring of execution cycle utilization.

Career Highlights

Carmon has had a distinguished career at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions for data processing challenges. His expertise in managing processor cycles has made a substantial impact on the efficiency of multiprocessor systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Carmon has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Malcolm Scott Ware and William G. Crouse. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of technology in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Donald E. Carmon is a prominent figure in the realm of data processing innovations. His patents and contributions continue to influence the efficiency of multiprocessor systems, showcasing his dedication to advancing technology.

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