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Loveland, CO, United States of America

Duncan C Weir

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company. Active years: 1996-1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Duncan C Weir. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/duncan-c-weir

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 3

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 185(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Loveland, CO (US) (1996 - 1998)
  • Fort Collins, CO (US) (1998)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal3 out of 9,639 
 
Hewlett-Packard Company
 patents

Years Active: 1996-1998

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5787494 - Software assisted hardware TLB miss handler (1998-07-28),
2. 5729554 - Speculative execution of test patterns in a random test generator (1998-03-17),
3. 5493660 - Software assisted hardware TLB miss handler (1996-02-20),

Title: Duncan C. Weir: Innovator in Computer Architecture

Introduction

Duncan C. Weir is a notable inventor based in Loveland, Colorado. He has made significant contributions to the field of computer architecture, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of computer systems.

Latest Patents

One of Duncan's latest patents is a software-assisted hardware TLB miss handler. This invention aims to reduce the TLB miss penalty while being cost-effective and requiring minimal chip area. The hardware TLB miss handler computes a physical address of a page table entry based on a missing virtual address. It checks for correct translation and status information, allowing for quick servicing of common TLB misses. If the correct translation is not found, it seamlessly transitions to a more sophisticated software TLB miss handler.

Another significant patent is related to speculative execution of test patterns in a random test generator. This computer-based test system generates and improves the effectiveness of test cases for computer architecture models. It includes an architectural model and a behavior model, along with a simulator that tests aspects of the architectural model. The random test generator enhances the testing process by allowing for the storage and resetting of behavioral model states.

Career Highlights

Duncan C. Weir is currently employed at Hewlett-Packard Company, where he continues to innovate in the field of computer architecture. His work has had a lasting impact on the efficiency of computer systems and their testing methodologies.

Collaborations

Duncan has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Eric R. DeLano and Michael A. Buckley. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of technology in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Duncan C. Weir is a distinguished inventor whose work in computer architecture has led to significant advancements. His patents reflect a commitment to improving system efficiency and testing processes.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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