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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Kenneth A Dockser

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Vlsi Technology, Inc., Other. Active years: 1996-2000.

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.1

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 457(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • San Jose, CA (US) (1996 - 1999)
  • Morrisville, NC (US) (2000)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 1,083 
 
Vlsi Technology, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 834,411 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2000

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15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6029243 - Floating-point processor with operand-format precision greater than (2000-02-22),
2. 6006030 - Microprocessor with programmable instruction trap for deimplementing (1999-12-21),
3. 5963454 - Method and apparatus for efficiently implementing complex function (1999-10-05),
4. 5862370 - Data processor system with instruction substitution filter for (1999-01-19),
5. 5860119 - Data-packet fifo buffer system with end-of-packet flags (1999-01-12),
6. 5841684 - Method and apparatus for computer implemented constant multiplication (1998-11-24),
7. 5815422 - Computer-implemented multiplication with shifting of pattern-product (1998-09-29),
8. 5764357 - Zero-run-length encoder with shift register (1998-06-09),
9. 5706466 - Von Neumann system with harvard processor and instruction buffer (1998-01-06),
10. 5649174 - Microprocessor with instruction-cycle versus clock-frequency mode (1997-07-15),
11. 5613151 - Data processor with flexible register mapping scheme (1997-03-18),
12. 5604689 - Arithmetic logic unit with zero-result prediction (1997-02-18),
13. 5603045 - Microprocessor system having instruction cache with reserved branch (1997-02-11),
14. 5586069 - Arithmetic logic unit with zero sum prediction (1996-12-17),
15. 5481686 - Floating-point processor with apparent-precision based selection of (1996-01-02),

Title: Innovations of Kenneth A. Dockser

Introduction

Kenneth A. Dockser is a prominent inventor based in San Jose, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of microprocessors and floating-point processors, holding a total of 15 patents. His work has greatly influenced the efficiency and functionality of computing systems.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is for a floating-point processor with operand-format precision greater than standard capabilities. This innovation allows the processor to handle single and double precision execution while storing operands in an extended-precision format. A format converter is utilized to convert source values to this extended format, enhancing the processor's ability to execute operations efficiently. Another notable patent involves a microprocessor with a programmable instruction trap for deimplementing erroneous instructions. This feature enables manufacturers to address logic design defects by updating exception handlers and managing instruction execution effectively.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kenneth has worked with various companies, including VLSI Technology, Inc. His experience in the industry has allowed him to develop groundbreaking technologies that improve computational throughput and reliability in microprocessors.

Collaborations

Kenneth has collaborated with notable professionals in the field, including Gregory E. Ehmann and Timothy A. Pontius. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of innovative technologies in microprocessor design.

Conclusion

Kenneth A. Dockser's contributions to the field of microprocessors and floating-point processing have established him as a key figure in technological innovation. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing computing efficiency and reliability.

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