Lucian Codrescu

This inventor holds 87 USPTO granted patents and 21 published patent applications and 39 EPO patents, primarily in Processor Architecture (CPC class G06F9-30149). Top assignees: Qualcomm Incorporated, Q, LLC. Active years: 2008-2020.

USPTO Granted Patents = 87 (Patent Applications = 21)

% Patents Active = 63.2

EPO Patents = 39 (Patent Applications = 51)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 344(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 320(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Ausgin, TX (US) (2015)
Austin, TX (US) (2008 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

86 out of 44,749

Qualcomm Incorporated

Years Active: 2008-2020

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Areas of Expertise:

Entropy Encoding

Hypervisor

Cache Management

SIMD Operations

Multi-threading

Instruction Set Architecture

Out-of-order Execution

Branch Prediction

Real Time Scheduling

Video Compression

Data Processing

Feature Detection

87 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10754653 - Methods and apparatus for storage and translation of entropy encoded software embedded within a memory hierarchy (2020-08-25),

2. 10474461 - Instruction-based synchronization of operations including at least one SIMD scatter operation (2019-11-12),

3. 10437591 - Executing an operating system on processors having different instruction set architectures (2019-10-08),

4. 10289412 - Floating point constant generation instruction (2019-05-14),

5. 10133598 - Systems and methods of using a hypervisor to assign virtual processor priority based on task priority and to schedule virtual processors for guest operating systems (2018-11-20),

6. 10120692 - Methods and apparatus for storage and translation of an entropy encoded instruction sequence to executable form (2018-11-06),

7. 10114756 - Externally programmable memory management unit (2018-10-30),

8. 10055227 - Using the least significant bits of a called function's address to switch processor modes (2018-08-21),

9. 10025711 - Hybrid write-through/write-back cache policy managers, and related systems and methods (2018-07-17),

10. 9824013 - Per thread cacheline allocation mechanism in shared partitioned caches in multi-threaded processors (2017-11-21),

11. 9823928 - FIFO load instruction (2017-11-21),

12. 9785434 - Fast minimum and maximum searching instruction (2017-10-10),

13. 9715392 - Multiple clustered very long instruction word processing core (2017-07-25),

14. 9678758 - Coprocessor for out-of-order loads (2017-06-13),

15. 9678754 - System and method of processing hierarchical very long instruction packets (2017-06-13),

Title: Lucian Codrescu: A Pioneer in Software Storage and Translation Technologies

Introduction

Lucian Codrescu, based in Austin, TX, is an accomplished inventor with an impressive portfolio of 87 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in software storage and translation technologies, significantly impacting the field of computing and data processing.

Latest Patents

Among his many innovations, Codrescu's latest patents include methods and apparatus for the storage and translation of entropy-encoded software embedded within a memory hierarchy. This invention describes a sophisticated system for translating compressed instructions into an executable format using a translation unit that decompresses compressed instructions into a native instruction format. The process utilizes X and Y indices accessed from memory and a translation memory, along with a program-specified mix mask. Notably, a level 1 cache is set up to store the native instruction format for each compressed instruction, while the memory is configured as a paged instruction cache to accommodate both compressed and uncompressed instructions.

Another significant patent introduces a method of instruction-based synchronization of operations, including at least one single-instruction, multiple-data (SIMD) scatter operation. This method outlines how to determine an execution order of memory operations performed by a processor, emphasizing the efficient handling of memory alongside SIMD operations.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Lucian Codrescu has held prominent positions at several leading companies, including Qualcomm Incorporated and Q, LLC. His expertise and innovative spirit have led to numerous groundbreaking technologies that have contributed to enhancing computing efficiency and processing capabilities.

Collaborations

Lucian has also collaborated with notable professionals in the field, such as Erich Plondke and Suresh Kumar Venkumahanti. Their joint efforts have been pivotal in developing cutting-edge solutions that address complex challenges in software and memory management.

Conclusion

Lucian Codrescu's contributions to the world of technology are marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. With 87 patents to his name, his work continues to influence the way software is processed and stored, making him a key figure in the advancement of computing technologies.