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Pflugerville, TX, United States of America

Dwain Alan Hicks

USPTO Granted Patents = 31

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 318(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, OH (US) (1988)
  • Cedar Park, TX (US) (1996)
  • Travis County, TX (US) (1997)
  • Pflugerville, TX (US) (1996 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal30 out of 164,108 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 832,680 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1988-2022

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31 patents (USPTO):
1. 11409663 - Methods and systems for optimized translation of a virtual address having multiple virtual address portions using multiple translation lookaside buffer (TLB) arrays for variable page sizes (2022-08-09),
2. 11221963 - Methods and systems for incorporating non-tree based address translation into a hierarchical translation lookaside buffer (TLB) (2022-01-11),
3. 11157415 - Operation of a multi-slice processor implementing a unified page walk cache (2021-10-26),
4. 11061810 - Virtual cache mechanism for program break point register exception handling (2021-07-13),
5. 10915459 - Methods and systems for optimized translation of a virtual address having multiple virtual address portions using multiple translation lookaside buffer (TLB) arrays for variable page sizes (2021-02-09),
6. 10824494 - Operation of a multi-slice processor implementing exception handling in a nested translation environment (2020-11-03),
7. 10740248 - Methods and systems for predicting virtual address (2020-08-11),
8. 10649778 - Performance optimized congruence class matching for multiple concurrent radix translations (2020-05-12),
9. 10621106 - Methods and systems for incorporating non-tree based address translation into a hierarchical translation lookaside buffer (TLB) (2020-04-14),
10. 10534715 - Operation of a multi-slice processor implementing a unified page walk cache (2020-01-14),
11. 10042691 - Operation of a multi-slice processor implementing exception handling in a nested translation environment (2018-08-07),
12. 7769985 - Load address dependency mechanism system and method in a high frequency, low power processor system (2010-08-03),
13. 7730290 - Systems for executing load instructions that achieve sequential load consistency (2010-06-01),
14. 7464242 - Method of load/store dependencies detection with dynamically changing address length (2008-12-09),
15. 7376816 - Method and systems for executing load instructions that achieve sequential load consistency (2008-05-20),

Title: Insights into the Innovations of Dwain Alan Hicks

Introduction: Dwain Alan Hicks, based in Pflugerville, TX, is a prolific inventor with an impressive portfolio of 30 patents to his name. His work primarily focuses on advancements in computer systems, particularly in the area of address translation technology, which is crucial for efficient computer processing.

Latest Patents: Among his latest patents, Hicks has developed innovative methods and systems for optimized translation of virtual addresses. His first patent describes a computer system that employs multiple translation lookaside buffer (TLB) arrays specifically designed for variable page sizes. This approach allows a processor to concurrently evaluate whether a physical address associated with a given virtual address can be found within either TLB array. By integrating diverse page sizes into the lookup process, his invention significantly enhances memory efficiency and processing speed.

Another notable patent involves incorporating non-tree based address translation within a hierarchical TLB configuration. This methodology enables the processor to choose between hierarchical and hashed page tables for address translation, optimizing the retrieval of stored mappings to enhance performance in data handling.

Career Highlights: Dwain Alan Hicks is currently affiliated with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), a leading player in technology and computing solutions. His tenure at IBM has allowed him to contribute to groundbreaking innovations that have impacted the technology landscape.

Collaborations: Hicks has collaborated with talented individuals such as Shih-Hsiung Stephen Tung and Brian David Barrick. These partnerships reflect a commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology through collective expertise and innovation.

Conclusion: Dwain Alan Hicks continues to drive advancements in computer systems through his significant contributions to patent development. His ingenious approaches in address translation not only demonstrate his expertise as an inventor but also promise to enhance the efficiency and performance of future computing technologies.

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