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Cary, NC, United States of America

Peter B Holmqvist

This inventor holds 26 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Cache Memory Management. Top assignee: Nvidia Corporation. Active years: 2010-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Peter B Holmqvist. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/peter-b-holmqvist

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 26

% Patents Active = 84.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.4

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 273(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal26 out of 6,228 
 
Nvidia Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2010-2019

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Areas of Expertise:
Cache Memory
Data Eviction
Error Correction
Memory Traffic
Compression Techniques
Dynamic Buffering
Multi-Class Policies
Atomic Operations
Graphics Processing
Latency Management
Data Formats
Data Caching
26 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10515011 - Compression status bit cache and backing store (2019-12-24),
2. 9639466 - Control mechanism for fine-tuned cache to backing-store synchronization (2017-05-02),
3. 9110809 - Reducing memory traffic in DRAM ECC mode (2015-08-18),
4. 8949541 - Techniques for evicting dirty data from a cache using a notification sorter and count thresholds (2015-02-03),
5. 8874844 - Padding buffer requests to avoid reads of invalid data (2014-10-28),
6. 8868838 - Multi-class data cache policies (2014-10-21),
7. 8862823 - Compression status caching (2014-10-14),
8. 8700862 - Compression status bit cache and backing store (2014-04-15),
9. 8627041 - Efficient line and page organization for compression status bit caching (2014-01-07),
10. 8595437 - Compression status bit cache with deterministic isochronous latency (2013-11-26),
11. 8504773 - Storing dynamically sized buffers within a cache (2013-08-06),
12. 8464001 - Cache and associated method with frame buffer managed dirty data pull and high-priority clean mechanism (2013-06-11),
13. 8319783 - Index-based zero-bandwidth clears (2012-11-27),
14. 8271734 - Method and system for converting data formats using a shared cache coupled between clients and an external memory (2012-09-18),
15. 8244984 - System and method for cleaning dirty data in an intermediate cache using a data class dependent eviction policy (2012-08-14),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Peter B Holmqvist

Introduction

Peter B Holmqvist is an innovative inventor based in Cary, NC, who has amassed an impressive portfolio of 26 patents throughout his career. His work primarily focuses on advancements in memory processing and data storage technologies, demonstrating a commitment to improving efficiency in computing systems.

Latest Patents

Holmqvist's latest patents include ground-breaking technologies in memory management. One notable invention is the "Compression Status Bit Cache and Backing Store," which enhances available storage within compressed memory blocks. This innovation allows data processing chips to handle storage more efficiently without a proportional increase in on-chip compression status bits. The invention introduces a compression status bit cache that provides on-chip availability of compression status bits, streamlining the access of potentially compressed memory.

Another significant patent is the "Control Mechanism for Fine-tuned Cache to Backing-store Synchronization." This technique involves processing commands from an intermediary cache and optimizes the management of dirty cache lines, ensuring efficient writing of data into cache and minimizing unnecessary notifications to the frame buffer logic based on predefined thresholds.

Career Highlights

Holmqvist currently holds a position at Nvidia Corporation, where his contributions to memory processing technologies have been instrumental in enhancing the performance of modern computing devices. His applied research and development efforts reflect a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between hardware and software in optimizing data handling processes.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Holmqvist has collaborated with distinguished colleagues, including George R Lynch and David Brian Glasco. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment conducive to innovation, allowing for the exchange of ideas that propel advancements in the technology sector.

Conclusion

Peter B Holmqvist’s contributions to the technology and computing industries through his 26 patents showcase his innovative spirit and dedication to improving data processing methodologies. His continued work at Nvidia Corporation stands testament to the impact one inventor can have on the future of technology and how it continues to evolve.

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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