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Los Altos, CA, United States of America

Nir Jacob Wakrat

This inventor holds 70 USPTO granted patents and 13 published patent applications and 11 EPO patents, primarily in Non-Volatile Memory (CPC class G06F). Top assignee: Apple Inc.. Active years: 2011-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nir Jacob Wakrat. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nir-jacob-wakrat

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 70 

% Patents Active = 58.6

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 457(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 440(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Santa Clara, CA (US) (2011 - 2013)
  • Log Gatos, CA (US) (2013)
  • San Jose, CA (US) (2012 - 2014)
  • Los Altos, CA (US) (2011 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal70 out of 43,632 
 
Apple Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2011-2019

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Areas of Expertise:
Non-Volatile Memory
Efficient Buffering
Wear Leveling
Metadata Management
Dynamic Allocation
Power Budget
Error Correction
Debugging
Address Mapping
Data Reliability
Logical Addresses
Hibernation Data
70 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10359949 - Systems and methods for obtaining and using nonvolatile memory health information (2019-07-23),
2. 9996457 - Efficient buffering for a system having non-volatile memory (2018-06-12),
3. 9841917 - Systems and methods for configuring non-volatile memory (2017-12-12),
4. 9727570 - Mount-time unmapping of unused logical addresses in non-volatile memory systems (2017-08-08),
5. 9703700 - Efficient buffering for a system having non-volatile memory (2017-07-11),
6. 9690953 - Generating efficient reads for a system having non-volatile memory (2017-06-27),
7. 9477596 - LBA bitmap usage (2016-10-25),
8. 9477590 - Weave sequence counter for non-volatile memory systems (2016-10-25),
9. 9472285 - Test partitioning for a non-volatile memory (2016-10-18),
10. 9383808 - Dynamic allocation of power budget for a system having non-volatile memory and methods for the same (2016-07-05),
11. 9342449 - Metadata redundancy schemes for non-volatile memories (2016-05-17),
12. 9239785 - Stochastic block allocation for improved wear leveling (2016-01-19),
13. 9235502 - Systems and methods for configuring non-volatile memory (2016-01-12),
14. 9189386 - Dynamically allocating number of bits per cell for memory locations of a non-volatile memory (2015-11-17),
15. 9164680 - Systems and methods for improved communications in a nonvolatile memory system (2015-10-20),

Title: **Nir Jacob Wakrat: A Pioneer in Non-Volatile Memory Innovations**

Introduction

Nir Jacob Wakrat, a distinguished inventor based in Los Altos, California, has made significant contributions to the field of non-volatile memory technologies. With an impressive portfolio of 70 patents, he is recognized for his innovative approaches to improving the performance and reliability of non-volatile memory systems.

Latest Patents

Among his notable inventions, two recent patents stand out. The first is titled "Systems and methods for obtaining and using nonvolatile memory health information." This patent introduces methods for acquiring health information related to the performance and reliability of non-volatile memory devices. This information can encompass various metrics, such as the number of errors detected or the time taken to read from or program sections of memory. The protocol involves storing health information on a host device and allowing memory controllers to utilize this data to enhance access requests effectively.

The second patent, "Efficient buffering for a system having non-volatile memory," outlines systems and methods for optimizing buffering processes in non-volatile memory systems. This invention focuses on using heuristics to manage write commands efficiently while minimizing energy consumption. The control circuitry enhances performance by intelligently reordering write commands and dispatching them in a single transaction, thus improving the overall efficiency of non-volatile memory operations.

Career Highlights

Nir Wakrat is currently employed at Apple Inc., where he continues to shape innovations in technology, particularly within the realm of memory solutions. His expertise in non-volatile memory has played a crucial role in advancing Apple’s product capabilities.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Nir has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Daniel Jeffrey Post and Vadim Khmelnitsky. Together, they have worked on various projects that continue to push the boundaries of memory technology.

Conclusion

Nir Jacob Wakrat’s impressive achievements and innovations in non-volatile memory technology demonstrate his commitment to enhancing the performance and reliability of essential digital systems. As he continues to develop new ideas and solutions, his work will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the field of technology.

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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