Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2009-2013
Title: Innovations by Marcos A Villarreal
Introduction
Marcos A Villarreal is a notable inventor based in Austin, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of computer programming and data processing systems. With a total of 5 patents, his work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of software debugging and resource management in virtual environments.
Latest Patents
One of Villarreal's latest patents is titled "Tracing memory updates and accesses for debugging computer programs." This invention provides a system, method, and computer program product designed to expedite the identification of computer program code that is the source of errors during execution. The debugger monitors specified memory addresses for updates, and upon detecting changes, it executes a watchpoint handler to identify the source of errors. This process gathers trace information associated with the faulty processing thread, ultimately saving valuable debugging time.
Another significant patent is "Allocation and regulation of CPU entitlement for virtual processors in logical partitioned platform." This invention outlines a method for managing processor entitlement of virtual processors in a logical partitioned data processing system. It involves creating a resource set of virtual processors, allocating processing resource entitlements, and managing workload requests. The method ensures that the dispatched virtual processors do not exceed their assigned processing resource entitlement, thereby optimizing resource management.
Career Highlights
Marcos A Villarreal is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he continues to innovate and contribute to advancements in technology. His work has had a profound impact on the efficiency of software debugging and resource allocation in computing environments.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Villarreal has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Basu Vaidyanathan and Bobbi A Brekke. These collaborations have further enriched his contributions to the field.
Conclusion
Marcos A Villarreal is a distinguished inventor whose work in computer programming and data processing systems has led to significant advancements. His innovative patents reflect his commitment to improving software reliability and resource management.
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