Fort Collins, CO, United States of America

Russell C Brockmann

This inventor holds 27 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Microprocessor Design. Top assignees: Hewlett-Packard Company, Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.. Active years: 1993-2008.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Russell C Brockmann. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/russell-c-brockmann

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 27

% Patents Active = 88.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 491(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Ft. Collins, CO (US) (1999)
Fort Collins, CO (US) (1993 - 2006)
Ft Collins, CO (US) (1999 - 2008)

Company Filing History:

15 out of 9,639

Hewlett-Packard Company

patents

12 out of 27,687

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.

patents

Years Active: 1993-2008

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Areas of Expertise:

Microarchitecture

Instruction Fetching

Architecture Verification

Bus Arbitration

Pipeline Flushing

Microcode Testing

Signal Pattern Detection

Dynamic Trap Testing

Memory Interleaving

Event Tracking

Performance Monitoring

Transaction Processing

27 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 7356674 - Method and apparatus for fetching instructions from the memory subsystem of a mixed architecture processor into a hardware emulation engine (2008-04-08),

2. 7343479 - Method and apparatus for implementing two architectures in a chip (2008-03-11),

3. 7139936 - Method and apparatus for verifying the correctness of a processor behavioral model (2006-11-21),

4. 6789186 - Method and apparatus to reduce penalty of microcode lookup (2004-09-07),

5. 6745322 - Apparatus and method for conditionally flushing a pipeline upon a failure of a test condition (2004-06-01),

6. 6678817 - Method and apparatus for fetching instructions from the memory subsystem of a mixed architecture processor into a hardware emulation engine (2004-01-13),

7. 6654849 - Method and apparatus to minimize additional address bits and loading when adding a small patch RAM to a microcode ROM (2003-11-25),

8. 6643800 - Method and apparatus for testing microarchitectural features by using tests written in microcode (2003-11-04),

9. 6625759 - Method and apparatus for verifying the fine-grained correctness of a behavioral model of a central processor unit (2003-09-23),

10. 6622241 - Method and apparatus for reducing branch prediction table pollution (2003-09-16),

11. 6618801 - Method and apparatus for implementing two architectures in a chip using bundles that contain microinstructions and template information (2003-09-09),

12. 6609247 - Method and apparatus for re-creating the trace of an emulated instruction set when executed on hardware native to a different instruction set field (2003-08-19),

13. 5956477 - Method for processing information in a microprocessor to facilitate (1999-09-21),

14. 5956476 - Circuitry and method for detecting signal patterns on a bus using (1999-09-21),

15. 5887003 - Apparatus and method for comparing a group of binary fields with an (1999-03-23),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Russell C. Brockmann

Introduction: Russell C. Brockmann is a prominent inventor based in Fort Collins, Colorado, who has made significant strides in the field of computer architecture and emulation technology. With an impressive portfolio of 27 patents, Brockmann's work has greatly influenced the efficiency and functionality of processing systems.

Latest Patents: Among his notable patents is a groundbreaking method and apparatus for fetching instructions from the memory subsystem of a mixed architecture processor into a hardware emulation engine. This innovation facilitates the interfacing of hardware within a processor that can process instructions from multiple instruction sets. By incorporating a handshake protocol between an EM fetch engine and an x86 engine, this invention enhances the performance of instruction fetching and execution.

Another noteworthy patent is a method for implementing two architectures on a single chip. This invention allows for the efficient retrieval and decoding of macroinstructions into microinstructions, utilizing a bundler within an emulation engine to execute multiple instructions in parallel. This dual architecture approach optimizes instruction handling and minimizes delays, thereby improving processing speed.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Russell C. Brockmann has worked with prestigious companies, including Hewlett-Packard Company and Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. His contributions to these firms have played a vital role in advancing technology in the computing sector.

Collaborations: Brockmann has collaborated with talented peers, including Kevin Safford and Patrick Knebel. These partnerships have fostered innovation and creativity in his engineering projects.

Conclusion: Russell C. Brockmann's contributions to technology through his patents and collaborative efforts mark him as a key figure in the field of computer architecture. His innovations not only enhance the functionality of processing systems but also pave the way for future advancements in the industry. As technology continues to evolve, Brockmann's work remains integral to the progression of efficient computing solutions.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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