Michael David Moffitt

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Hardware Acceleration. Top assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Globalfoundries Inc.. Active years: 2010-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Michael David Moffitt. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/michael-david-moffitt

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 20.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 55(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

14 out of 166,425

International Business Machines Corporation

Years Active: 2010-2016

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Areas of Expertise:

Resource Allocation

Functional Verification

Circuit Design

Bin-Packing

Number Partitioning

Timing Analysis

Physical Synthesis

Automated Planning

Routing Techniques

Optimization

Logic Trees

VLSI Circuits

15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9400697 - Multi-dimensional computing and communication resource allocation using bin-packing with per-branch combination tries (2016-07-26),

2. 9396035 - Multi-dimensional computing and communication resource allocation using bin-packing with per-branch combination tries (2016-07-19),

3. 9317479 - Multi-way number partitioning using weakest link optimality (2016-04-19),

4. 9275012 - Multi-way number partitioning using weakest link optimality (2016-03-01),

5. 9183342 - Multi-dimensional physical arrangement techniques using bin-packing with per-branch combination tries (2015-11-10),

6. 8918750 - Multi-dimensional physical arrangement techniques using bin-packing with per-branch combination tries (2014-12-23),

7. 8601415 - Planning for hardware-accelerated functional verification (2013-12-03),

8. 8555221 - Partitioning for hardware-accelerated functional verification (2013-10-08),

9. 8495535 - Partitioning and scheduling uniform operator logic trees for hardware accelerators (2013-07-23),

10. 8370782 - Buffer-aware routing in integrated circuit design (2013-02-05),

11. 8327304 - Partitioning for hardware-accelerated functional verification (2012-12-04),

12. 8261216 - Automated planning in physical synthesis (2012-09-04),

13. 8141017 - Method for bounded transactional timing analysis (2012-03-20),

14. 8108818 - Method and system for point-to-point fast delay estimation for VLSI circuits (2012-01-31),

15. 7707530 - Incremental timing-driven, physical-synthesis using discrete optimization (2010-04-27),

Title: **The Innovations of Michael David Moffitt**

Introduction

Michael David Moffitt, an accomplished inventor based in Austin, TX, has made significant contributions to the field of computing and communication. With a robust portfolio of 15 patents, Moffitt has demonstrated his expertise in solving complex problems related to resource allocation within computer and network systems.

Latest Patents

One of Moffitt's latest innovations is titled "Multi-dimensional computing and communication resource allocation using bin-packing with per-branch combination tries." This recursive solution to a bin-packing algorithm is designed to efficiently allocate computing or communications resources to various consumers in a network or computer system. By determining resource requirement vectors that specify the amounts of multiple resource types needed, the algorithm transforms the resource allocation challenge into a multi-dimensional bin-packing problem. Moffitt's algorithm adeptly assigns resource consumers to corresponding groups of computing or communication resources by exploring partial solutions recursively until the requirements outlined in the resource requirement vectors are fully satisfied. The algorithm intelligently tests the requirements of unassigned resource consumers for both assignment and non-assignment until it arrives at a complete solution that meets the requirements of all resource consumers.

Career Highlights

Moffitt's extensive experience in the field is underscored by his tenure at notable companies such as IBM and Globalfoundries Inc. His innovative work has been critical in advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Moffitt has had the opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals in the industry, including Zhuo Li and Paul Gerard Villarrubia. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment conducive to groundbreaking innovations.

Conclusion

Michael David Moffitt exemplifies the spirit of innovation in the tech industry with his remarkable patents and contributions. His work in multi-dimensional computing and communication resource allocation continues to influence the way resources are managed in complex systems, making him a notable figure among today’s inventors.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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