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Austin, TX, United States of America

Lixin Zhang

This inventor holds 59 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Data Prefetching Techniques (CPC class G06F). Top assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Silicon Graphics, Incorporated. Active years: 2007-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Lixin Zhang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/lixin-zhang

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 59 

% Patents Active = 25.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 377(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 368(Dec 10, 2025)


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Company Filing History:

goldMedal57 out of 166,409 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 715 
 
Silicon Graphics, Incorporated
 patents

Years Active: 2007-2018

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Areas of Expertise:
Data Prefetching
Cache Architecture
Processor Performance
Energy Efficiency
Memory Management
Virtualized Environments
Multi-Core Systems
Latency Reduction
On-Chip Networks
Coherence Domains
Memory Hierarchy
59 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9946550 - Techniques for predicated execution in an out-of-order processor (2018-04-17),
2. 9934079 - Fast remote communication and computation between processors using store and load operations on direct core-to-core memory (2018-04-03),
3. 9798528 - Software solution for cooperative memory-side and processor-side data prefetching (2017-10-24),
4. 9501285 - Register allocation to threads (2016-11-22),
5. 9262140 - Predication supporting code generation by indicating path associations of symmetrically placed write instructions (2016-02-16),
6. 9152569 - Non-uniform cache architecture (NUCA) (2015-10-06),
7. 8966219 - Address translation through an intermediate address space (2015-02-24),
8. 8909871 - Data processing system and method for reducing cache pollution by write stream memory access patterns (2014-12-09),
9. 8843705 - Read and write aware cache with a read portion and a write portion of a tag and status array (2014-09-23),
10. 8799625 - Fast remote communication and computation between processors using store and load operations on direct core-to-core memory (2014-08-05),
11. 8756608 - Method and system for performance isolation in virtualized environments (2014-06-17),
12. 8745618 - Cache partitioning with a partition table to effect allocation of ways and rows of the cache to virtual machine in virtualized environments (2014-06-03),
13. 8739159 - Cache partitioning with a partition table to effect allocation of shared cache to virtual machines in virtualized environments (2014-05-27),
14. 8612691 - Assigning memory to on-chip coherence domains (2013-12-17),
15. 8612687 - Latency-tolerant 3D on-chip memory organization (2013-12-17),

Title: Lixin Zhang - Innovator in Processor Technology

Introduction

Lixin Zhang, based in Austin, TX, is a renowned inventor in the field of processor technology, holding a remarkable total of 59 patents. His work has significantly contributed to advancements in computing efficiency and architecture.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations are two notable patents. The first is titled "Techniques for Predicated Execution in an Out-of-Order Processor," which presents a technique for managing predicated code in an out-of-order processor. This invention includes the detection of a predicate defining instruction linked with a predicated code region, with the renaming of predicated instructions being stalled until the predicate is resolved. The second patent, "Fast Remote Communication and Computation Between Processors Using Store and Load Operations on Direct Core-to-Core Memory," outlines a system and computer-usable program product designed for rapid communication and computation between processors. This method allows for direct core-to-core interactions, effectively executing specified operations sent from one processor to another without triggering a software thread.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Lixin Zhang has made significant contributions while working for prestigious companies such as International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and Silicon Graphics, Incorporated. His expertise has helped pave the way for several innovative solutions in processor design and functionality.

Collaborations

Lixin has collaborated with several notable individuals in his field, including William Evan Speight and Ramakrishnan Rajamony. These collaborations have fostered innovation and enhanced research in processor technology, allowing for more efficient computing systems.

Conclusion

Lixin Zhang continues to push the boundaries of technology with his groundbreaking patents and collaborations. His work remains influential in the development of advanced computing solutions, contributing to the ever-evolving landscape of processor innovation.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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