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Richard James Eickemeyer

This inventor holds 67 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent, primarily in Microprocessor Optimization (CPC class G06F). Top assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Globalfoundries Inc.. Active years: 1993-2024.

USPTO Granted Patents = 67 (Patent Applications = 6)

% Patents Active = 64.2

CIPO Patents = 1

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 20

Forward Citations = 1,815(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,794(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Binghamton, NY (US) (1994 - 1995)
Endicott, NY (US) (1993 - 1996)
Rochester, MI (US) (2010)
Rochester, MN (US) (1995 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

65 out of 166,159

International Business Machines Corporation

Years Active: 1993-2024

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Areas of Expertise:

Instruction Prefetching

Branch Prediction

Out-Of-Order Execution

Load Lookahead

Thread Prioritization

Misprediction Rate

Data Cache Access

Dynamic Prefetch

Hazard Prediction

Integrated Circuit Design

Polymorphic Branch History

Multithreaded Processors

67 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11886883 - Dependency skipping in a load-compare-jump sequence of instructions by incorporating compare functionality into the jump instruction and auto-finishing the compare instruction (2024-01-30),

2. 11868773 - Inferring future value for speculative branch resolution in a microprocessor (2024-01-09),

3. 11847458 - Thread priorities using misprediction rate and speculative depth (2023-12-19),

4. 11709676 - Inferring future value for speculative branch resolution (2023-07-25),

5. 11663013 - Dependency skipping execution (2023-05-30),

6. 11520591 - Flushing of instructions based upon a finish ratio and/or moving a flush point in a processor (2022-12-06),

7. 10942743 - Splitting load hit store table for out-of-order processor (2021-03-09),

8. 10915446 - Prefetch confidence and phase prediction for improving prefetch performance in bandwidth constrained scenarios (2021-02-09),

9. 10795683 - Predicting indirect branches using problem branch filtering and pattern cache (2020-10-06),

10. 10725783 - Splitting load hit store table for out-of-order processor (2020-07-28),

11. 10664279 - Instruction prefetching in a computer processor using a prefetch prediction vector (2020-05-26),

12. 10387162 - Effective address table with multiple taken branch handling for out-of-order processors (2019-08-20),

13. 10379857 - Dynamic sequential instruction prefetching (2019-08-13),

14. 10353710 - Techniques for predicting a target address of an indirect branch instruction (2019-07-16),

15. 10209995 - Processor core including pre-issue load-hit-store (LHS) hazard prediction to reduce rejection of load instructions (2019-02-19),

Title: Innovations of Richard James Eickemeyer in Computer Processor Architecture

Introduction

Richard James Eickemeyer, a prolific inventor based in Rochester, MN, has made significant contributions to the field of computer processor architecture. With an impressive portfolio of 67 patents, Eickemeyer has been at the forefront of innovations that enhance computational efficiency and performance.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are groundbreaking methods that streamline operations within processor architectures. One notable patent focuses on "Dependency skipping in a load-compare-jump sequence of instructions by incorporating compare functionality into the jump instruction and auto-finishing the compare instruction." This invention introduces a method for dispatching a load instruction while enabling a branch conditional instruction to bypass waiting for the completion of a compare immediate instruction.

Another significant patent is centered on "Inferring future value for speculative branch resolution in a microprocessor." This patent outlines a sophisticated system and method that utilize an instruction dispatch unit to enhance the efficiency of compare immediate-conditional branch instruction sequences by managing the information flow through comparison registers.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Eickemeyer has held positions with leading technology companies, including International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and Globalfoundries Inc. His work in these organizations has been pivotal in developing advanced microprocessor technologies and optimizing instruction execution methodologies.

Collaborations

Richard has collaborated with several talented individuals in his field, including colleagues like Brian William Thompto and Dung Q Nguyen. These partnerships have fostered an environment of innovation and knowledge exchange, contributing to the successful development of numerous patents.

Conclusion

With a robust portfolio and a commitment to advancing technology, Richard James Eickemeyer has established himself as a distinguished inventor in the realm of computer processor architectures. His innovative patents not only reflect his expertise but also play a crucial role in shaping the future of computing technology.

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