Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2006
Title: Innovations of Douglas Ray Gilbert
Introduction
Douglas Ray Gilbert is an accomplished inventor based in Rochester, MN (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of computer systems through his innovative patent. His work focuses on enhancing the reliability and efficiency of computer memory systems.
Latest Patents
Douglas Ray Gilbert holds a patent for a "Method and apparatus for isolating uncorrectable errors while system continues to run." This invention provides a method, apparatus, and computer program product that allows for the isolation of uncorrectable errors in a computer system while it remains operational. The memory controller in this system fetches data from the system memory and captures error information. Upon detecting an uncorrectable error, it generates a predefined attention signal to a service processor. The service processor then utilizes a processor runtime diagnostic (PRD) program to read the captured error data and identify the memory extent associated with the uncorrectable error. The memory controller subsequently performs accelerated scrubbing of the identified memory extent, capturing further error information. If a scrub correctable error threshold is exceeded, it sends a predefined scrub threshold exceeded attention to the service processor, which then identifies the failed memory chip.
Career Highlights
Douglas Ray Gilbert is associated with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he has contributed to various projects and innovations. His expertise in computer systems and memory management has positioned him as a valuable asset in the field.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Raymond Leslie Hicks and Wayne L Lemmon. Their collaborative efforts have further advanced the innovations within their projects.
Conclusion
Douglas Ray Gilbert's contributions to the field of computer systems through his innovative patent demonstrate his commitment to enhancing technology. His work continues to influence the reliability of computer memory systems, showcasing the importance of innovation in the tech industry.