Thomas W Holcomb

This inventor holds 100 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 16 EPO patents, primarily in Video Coding (CPC class H04N19-176). Top assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Active years: 2006-2023.

USPTO Granted Patents = 100 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 81.0

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 16 (Patent Applications = 13)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 30

Forward Citations = 2,495(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 2,271(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Redmond, WA (US) (2012)
Bothell, WA (US) (2006 - 2023)
Sammamish, WA (US) (2012 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

100 out of 56,141

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

patents

Years Active: 2006-2023

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Areas of Expertise:

Video Coding

Adaptive Quantization

Motion Vector Coding

Frame Caching

Sub-block Transform

In-loop Deblocking

Variable Coding Resolution

Packet Loss Recovery

Streaming Media

Transform Coding

Chroma Upsampling

Dynamic Spatial Resolution

100 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11671608 - Decoding jointly coded transform type and subblock pattern information (2023-06-06),

2. 11638018 - Decoding jointly coded transform type and subblock pattern information (2023-04-25),

3. 11638017 - Fractional quantization step sizes for high bit rates (2023-04-25),

4. 11622118 - Determination of coding modes for video content using order of potential coding modes and block classification (2023-04-04),

5. 11570451 - Adaptive multiple quantization (2023-01-31),

6. 11356678 - Decoding jointly coded transform type and subblock pattern information (2022-06-07),

7. 11272194 - Fractional quantization step sizes for high bit rates (2022-03-08),

8. 11245910 - Adaptive multiple quantization (2022-02-08),

9. 11202085 - Low-cost hash table construction and hash-based block matching for variable-size blocks (2021-12-14),

10. 11190774 - Screen content encoding mode evaluation including intra-block evaluation of multiple potential encoding modes (2021-11-30),

11. 10958917 - Decoding jointly coded transform type and subblock pattern information (2021-03-23),

12. 10958916 - Fractional quantization step sizes for high bit rates (2021-03-23),

13. 10931967 - Video coding/decoding with sub-block transform sizes and adaptive deblock filtering (2021-02-23),

14. 10924749 - Adaptive multiple quantization (2021-02-16),

15. 10687075 - Sub-block transform coding of prediction residuals (2020-06-16),

Thomas W Holcomb: The Genius Behind Transform Type and Subblock Pattern Decoding

Thomas W Holcomb, a resident of Bothell, WA (US), has created quite a name for himself in the world of innovations and patents. With over 100 patents to his name, he has made significant contributions to the field of video coding and decoding. His expertise lies in decoding jointly coded transform type and subblock pattern information, which makes him a valuable asset to companies like MICROSOFT CORPORATION and MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC.

Recently, Holcomb has been working on decoding jointly coded information through variable length codes (VLCs). He has developed techniques and tools for decoding VLCs signaled at a macroblock and block level, which jointly represent transform type signal level, transform type, and subblock pattern. Additionally, he has also created a means for selecting between multiple VLC tables based on signals signaled at a macroblock and block level. These innovative techniques have made video coding and decoding more efficient and reliable.

Some of Holcomb's most recent patents include decoding jointly coded transform type and subblock pattern information. In this patent, he describes the technical aspects of decoding jointly coded information using VLCs. This new method improves the accuracy and efficiency of video decoding and demonstrates Holcomb's continued commitment to advancing the field.

Holcomb has worked with some of the best in the field of video coding and decoding, including Chih-Lung Lin and Sridhar Srinivasan. Together, they have set the bar for what is possible in terms of innovation and invention.

Holcomb's work has made him an invaluable asset to companies like MICROSOFT CORPORATION and MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC. His cutting-edge techniques and tools have improved video coding and decoding. For those in the industry looking to stay ahead of the curve, Holcomb's contributions are not to be missed.