Robert Gentile

Title: Robert Gentile: Memory Security and Processor Compatibility Innovations.

Introduction

Robert Gentile is an inventor based in Boise, Idaho, whose work includes innovations in memory-system security and multiprocessor computing. He is associated with Micron Technology Incorporated and is credited with 6 patents.

Latest Patents

Among Gentile’s latest patents is “Flash Device Security Method Utilizing a Check Register.” The disclosed memory system uses a program stored in a memory array to instruct a processor to generate a code. A register stores that code, and a matching code can authorize a write operation to the memory array. A utility program’s request controls whether the match is checked.

Another patent is “Method and System for Selecting Compatible Processors to Add to a Multiprocessor Computer.” It describes using software to identify the number and revision numbers of processors already installed, then comparing those revisions with compatibility information to determine which processors can be added.

Career Highlights

Gentile’s patent work addresses practical challenges in computer hardware, including protecting flash-memory devices and maintaining processor compatibility in multiprocessor systems. These inventions reflect an emphasis on system reliability and controlled operation.

Collaborations

Gentile is associated with Micron Technology Incorporated. His listed coworker is Travis J. Schaff.

Conclusion

Robert Gentile’s inventions focus on memory security and processor compatibility, contributing patented approaches to dependable computer systems.