This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1996.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1996
Title: Freg G Gustavson: Innovator in Floating-Point Division Technology
Introduction
Freg G Gustavson is a notable inventor based in Briarcliff Manor, NY (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of computing, particularly in the area of floating-point arithmetic. His innovative approach has led to advancements that enhance the efficiency of mathematical operations within computing systems.
Latest Patents
Freg G Gustavson holds a patent for a "Method and system for performing floating-point division using selected." This patent describes a method and system for performing floating-point division of a dividend by a divisor within a floating-point unit that has multiply and add functions. The invention produces a quotient with a mantissa and utilizes an approximation based on a linear approximation stored in a first table. This first approximation estimates two divided by the divisor, while a second table value approximates the reciprocal of the divisor squared. Both values serve as linear correction terms. Additionally, the invention includes a method for performing an early exit check during the division operation to ensure the resultant quotient meets acceptable accuracy standards. If the accuracy is deemed unacceptable, a rounding correction is performed based on a specified rounding boundary.
Career Highlights
Freg G Gustavson is associated with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he has contributed to various projects and innovations. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of floating-point operations in computing systems.
Collaborations
Freg has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Ramesh Chandra Agarwal and Andrew Augustus Bjorksten. These collaborations have fostered an environment of innovation and creativity, leading to significant advancements in their respective fields.
Conclusion
Freg G Gustavson's contributions to floating-point division technology exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in the computing industry. His patent reflects a deep understanding of mathematical operations and their application in technology. Through his work at IBM and collaborations with esteemed colleagues, Gustavson continues to influence the future of computing.