Jeffrey Todd Bridges

This inventor holds 55 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 30 EPO patents, primarily in Adaptive Voltage Scaling (CPC class G06F). Top assignees: Qualcomm Incorporated, International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1998-2020.

USPTO Granted Patents = 55 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 72.7

CIPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 1)

EPO Patents = 30 (Patent Applications = 10)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.9

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 488(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 480(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

San Diego, CA (US) (2013 - 2014)
Raleigh, NC (US) (1998 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

42 out of 44,831

Qualcomm Incorporated

patents

13 out of 166,325

International Business Machines Corporation

patents

Years Active: 1998-2020

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Areas of Expertise:

Power Management

Voltage Droop

Dynamic Clock Scaling

Adaptive Voltage Scalpers

Processor Optimization

Cache Management

Instruction Prefetching

Latency Insensitive FIFO

Branch Prediction

Energy Efficiency

Multi-CPU Processing

Conditional Instructions

55 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10831254 - Allocating power between multiple central processing units (CPUs) in a multi-CPU processor based on total current availability and individual CPU quality-of-service (QoS) requirements (2020-11-10),

2. 10635159 - Adaptive voltage modulation circuits for adjusting supply voltage to reduce supply voltage droops and minimize power consumption (2020-04-28),

3. 10551896 - Method and apparatus for dynamic clock and voltage scaling in a computer processor based on program phase (2020-02-04),

4. 10474462 - Dynamic pipeline throttling using confidence-based weighting of in-flight branch instructions (2019-11-12),

5. 9851774 - Method and apparatus for dynamic clock and voltage scaling in a computer processor based on program phase (2017-12-26),

6. 9710269 - Early conditional selection of an operand (2017-07-18),

7. 9483098 - Circuits, systems and methods to detect and accommodate power supply voltage droop (2016-11-01),

8. 9413344 - Automatic calibration circuits for operational calibration of critical-path time delays in adaptive clock distribution systems, and related methods and systems (2016-08-09),

9. 9223384 - Synthesizing intermediate performance levels in integrated circuits, and related processor systems, methods, and computer-readable media (2015-12-29),

10. 9128720 - Methods and apparatus for voltage scaling (2015-09-08),

11. 9122291 - Adaptive voltage scalers (AVSs), systems, and related methods (2015-09-01),

12. 9092046 - Adaptive voltage scalers (AVSs), systems, and related methods (2015-07-28),

13. 8797095 - Adaptive voltage scalers (AVS), systems, and related methods (2014-08-05),

14. 8725488 - Method and apparatus for adaptive voltage scaling based on instruction usage (2014-05-13),

15. 8661229 - Power efficient instruction prefetch mechanism (2014-02-25),

Title: Innovations of Jeffrey Todd Bridges in Power Management Technologies

Introduction

Jeffrey Todd Bridges is a prolific inventor based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with an impressive portfolio of 55 patents. His work primarily focuses on advanced power management techniques for multi-CPU processors, showcasing his significant contributions to the technology sector.

Latest Patents

Bridges' latest advancements include the patent for "Allocating power between multiple central processing units (CPUs) in a multi-CPU processor based on total current availability and individual CPU quality-of-service (QoS) requirements." This innovation allows for efficient current allocation to CPUs by a global current manager circuit, optimizing performance without exceeding power rail limits. Another notable patent involves "Adaptive voltage modulation circuits for adjusting supply voltage to reduce supply voltage droops and minimize power consumption." This circuit detects voltage dips and dynamically adjusts clock signals to maintain efficiency while reducing energy usage. Both patents aim to enhance processor performance while ensuring effective power distribution and consumption.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Jeffrey Todd Bridges has worked with prominent technology companies, notably Qualcomm Incorporated and IBM. His experience in leading organizations allowed him to refine his skills in power management technologies, contributing to the advancement of computing performance and energy efficiency.

Collaborations

Bridges has collaborated with esteemed professionals in his field, including Thomas Andrew Sartorius and James Norris Dieffenderfer. These collaborations enabled the sharing of innovative ideas and knowledge, furthering the development of technologies that impact modern computing systems.

Conclusion

Jeffrey Todd Bridges stands out as a key innovator in the realm of power management for processors. His extensive patent portfolio reflects his commitment to enhancing efficiency and performance in multi-CPU architectures. As the demand for powerful and energy-efficient computing solutions continues to grow, Bridges' contributions remain invaluable in shaping the future of technology.