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Round Rock, TX, United States of America

Todd Swanson

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Integrated Circuit Design. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2008-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Todd Swanson. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/todd-swanson-tww339jl

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 19

% Patents Active = 21.1

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.4

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 109(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal19 out of 166,425 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2008-2013

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Areas of Expertise:
Power Consumption
Integrated Circuitry
Clock Gating
Microprocessor Emulation
Testing Operations
Processor Communication
VLSI Design
Memory Flow Controller
Functional Verification
Multiprocessor Device
19 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8370780 - Method and system for estimating power consumption of integrated circuitry (2013-02-05),
2. 8250338 - Broadcasting instructions/data to a plurality of processors in a multiprocessor device via aliasing (2012-08-21),
3. 8244515 - Structure for detecting clock gating opportunities in a pipelined electronic circuit design (2012-08-14),
4. 8229727 - System and method for incorporating design behavior and external stimulus in microprocessor emulation model feedback using a shared memory (2012-07-24),
5. 8073669 - Method and apparatus for detecting clock gating opportunities in a pipelined electronic circuit design (2011-12-06),
6. 8027825 - Structure for testing an operation of integrated circuitry (2011-09-27),
7. 8024489 - System for communicating command parameters between a processor and a memory flow controller (2011-09-20),
8. 8006155 - Testing an operation of integrated circuitry (2011-08-23),
9. 7930457 - Channel mechanisms for communicating with a processor event facility (2011-04-19),
10. 7913201 - Structure for estimating power consumption of integrated circuitry (2011-03-22),
11. 7895029 - System and method of automating the addition of RTL based critical timing path counters to verify critical path coverage of post-silicon software validation tools (2011-02-22),
12. 7869459 - Communicating instructions and data between a processor and external devices (2011-01-11),
13. 7778271 - Method for communicating instructions and data between a processor and external devices (2010-08-17),
14. 7720667 - Method and system for estimating power consumption of integrated circuitry (2010-05-18),
15. 7627843 - Dynamically interleaving randomly generated test-cases for functional verification (2009-12-01),

Title: Todd Swanson: Innovator in Integrated Circuitry and Multiprocessor Systems

Introduction

Todd Swanson, a prominent inventor based in Round Rock, TX, has made significant contributions to the field of integrated circuitry and multiprocessor systems. With a remarkable portfolio of 19 patents, he is recognized for his innovative approaches that enhance the performance and efficiency of electronic devices.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Todd has developed a "Method and system for estimating power consumption of integrated circuitry." This invention encompasses a design structure that is embedded in a machine-readable medium for the design, manufacturing, or testing of integrated circuitry. The design structure features first hardware that executes software in response to macros describing the circuitry, generating constants for estimating power consumption through second hardware.

Another notable patent is focused on "Broadcasting instructions/data to a plurality of processors in a multiprocessor device via aliasing." This mechanism involves a control processor that writes to registers storing processor identifiers, allowing two or more processors to access and process the same instructions/data from an aliased memory region. This innovation streamlines communication among processors, enhancing data processing efficiency.

Career Highlights

Todd Swanson has built his career at the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he leverages his technical expertise to drive advancements in technology. His work in integrated circuitry and multiprocessor systems showcases his commitment to innovation in the tech industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Todd has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Michael Norman Day and Charles Ray Johns. These collaborations have played a significant role in the development of his groundbreaking patents, contributing to successful projects within the realm of integrated systems.

Conclusion

With his extensive background and a robust patent portfolio, Todd Swanson continues to influence the landscape of technology. His work at IBM and his innovative inventions provide valuable insights into improving integrated circuitry and multiprocessor systems. As the demand for advanced electronic solutions grows, Todd's contributions will undoubtedly impact future technological developments.

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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