This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Xilinx, Inc., Agilent Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 2006-2022.
Location History:
- Edinburgh, GB (2006 - 2020)
- Balerno Midlothian, GB (2021)
- Balerno, GB (2014 - 2022)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2006-2022
Title: Gordon I Old: Innovator in Codeword Alignment and Polar Encoding
Introduction
Gordon I Old is a notable inventor based in Edinburgh, GB. He has made significant contributions to the field of data encoding and error correction, holding a total of 14 patents. His work has advanced the understanding and implementation of codeword alignment and polar encoding techniques.
Latest Patents
Among his latest patents is a method and apparatus for codeword alignment. This invention discloses an apparatus and method for determining the alignment of a codeword. A data stream may be received, and a cumulative syndrome value is determined based on error correction and data scrambling operations performed on the data stream. If the cumulative syndrome value matches a predetermined cumulative syndrome value, then the alignment of the codeword with respect to the data stream is established. Another significant patent is a system and method for determining bit types for polar encoding and decoding. This invention provides a code generation mechanism in a Polar encoder to determine a bit type corresponding to each coded bit in the Polar code before sending the data bits for encoding. Each bit in the Polar code is classified as a frozen bit, parity bit, information bit, or cyclic redundancy check (CRC) bit based on the respective reliability index of the bit from a pre-computed reliability index lookup table.
Career Highlights
Gordon has worked with prominent companies such as Xilinx, Inc. and Agilent Technologies, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to innovative projects in the field of data encoding.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Gordon has collaborated with notable individuals, including Richard Lewis Walke and Ben J Jones. These collaborations have further enriched his work and expanded the impact of his inventions.
Conclusion
Gordon I Old is a distinguished inventor whose work in codeword alignment and polar encoding has made a significant impact in the field of data processing. His numerous patents reflect his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology.