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Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

Paul Kingsley Rodman

This inventor holds 22 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Integrated Circuit Design. Top assignees: Reshape, Inc., Silicon Graphics, Incorporated, Google Inc.. Active years: 1996-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Paul Kingsley Rodman. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/paul-kingsley-rodman

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 22

% Patents Active = 72.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 441(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 11 
 
Reshape, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 715 
 
Silicon Graphics, Incorporated
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 33,987 
 
Google Inc.
 patents
4. 2 out of 44 
 
Magma Design Automation, Inc.
 patents
5. 1 out of 1 
 
Magam Design Automoation, Inc.
 patent
6. 1 out of 271 
 
Mips Technologies, Inc.
 patents
7. 1 out of 1 
 
Silicon Graphics Computer Systems, Inc.
 patent
8. 1 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Block Modeling
Pinmux Crossbar
MIMO Technology
Power Distribution
Hierarchical Design
Placement Optimization
Instruction Dispatch
Graphical User Interface
Branch Prediction
Memory System
Cache Architecture
22 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12632637 - Multiply-instantiated block modeling for circuit component placement in integrated circuit (2026-05-19),
2. 8930594 - Integrated circuit with a pinmux crossbar and virtual pins for peripheral connectivity (2015-01-06),
3. 8130881 - MIMO with reduced compute complexity (2012-03-06),
4. 7185305 - Creating a power distribution arrangement with tapered metal wires for a physical design (2007-02-27),
5. 7155693 - Floorplanning a hierarchical physical design to improve placement and routing (2006-12-26),
6. 7114142 - Optimizing locations of pins for blocks in a hierarchical physical design by using physical design information of a prior hierarchical physical design (2006-09-26),
7. 6865721 - Optimization of the top level in abutted-pin hierarchical physical design (2005-03-08),
8. 6857116 - Optimization of abutted-pin hierarchical physical design (2005-02-15),
9. 6854093 - Facilitating press operation in abutted-pin hierarchical physical design (2005-02-08),
10. 6757874 - Facilitating verification in abutted-pin hierarchical physical design (2004-06-29),
11. 6691221 - Loading previously dispatched slots in multiple instruction dispatch buffer before dispatching remaining slots for parallel execution (2004-02-10),
12. 6574788 - Method and system for automatically generating low level program commands as dependency graphs from high level physical design stages (2003-06-03),
13. 6564364 - Method and system for maintaining element abstracts of an integrated circuit netlist using a master library file and modifiable master library file (2003-05-13),
14. 6564363 - Method and system for implementing a graphical user interface for defining and linking multiple attach points for multiple blocks of an integrated circuit netlist (2003-05-13),
15. 6557153 - Method and system for implementing a user interface for performing physical design operations on an integrated circuit netlist (2003-04-29),

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Paul Kingsley Rodman

Introduction

Paul Kingsley Rodman, based in Palo Alto, California, is an accomplished inventor with a total of 21 patents to his name. His work primarily focuses on integrated circuits and advanced communication systems, showcasing his significant contributions to the field of electronics.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations, Rodman has developed an integrated circuit featuring a pinmux crossbar and virtual pins for peripheral connectivity. This integrated circuit allows seamless communication between any input/output (I/O) pin and onboard peripherals, simplifying the management of connections for each peripheral independently. The design includes hardwired connections using one or more crossbars, enhancing the functionality and potential applications of the integrated circuit, limited only by the number of I/O pins available.

Another notable invention is his work on MIMO systems with reduced compute complexity. This technology includes systems, methods, and devices for MIMO communications that efficiently handle spectrally whitened communications. By separately addressing magnitude distortion removal and phase distortion correction, the innovation reduces overall compute complexity, streamlining the functionality of MIMO communications.

Career Highlights

Rodman's career includes significant tenures at prominent technology firms such as Reshape, Inc. and Silicon Graphics, Incorporated. His experiences in these organizations have enabled him to grow as an inventor and contribute to groundbreaking technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Rodman has worked alongside notable colleagues in the field, including Margie Levine and Peter Dahl. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that has led to several of his innovative patents.

Conclusion

Paul Kingsley Rodman's impressive collection of patents reflects his dedication to advancing technology. His innovations in integrated circuits and MIMO communications not only demonstrate his expertise but also contribute to the ongoing evolution of electronic devices and systems. His work continues to impact the industry, making him a valuable figure in the realm of technological 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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