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San Jose, CA, United States of America

William Alexander Hughes

This inventor holds 61 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Processor Power Management (CPC class G06F). Top assignees: Advanced Micro Devices Corporation, Globalfoundries Inc., Verifai Inc.. Active years: 1998-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William Alexander Hughes. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-alexander-hughes

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 61 

% Patents Active = 86.9


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 23

Forward Citations = 1,528(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,496(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Austin, TX (US) (1998)
  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2002)
  • Burlingame, CA (US) (2001 - 2009)
  • San Jose, CA (US) (2006 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal52 out of 13,168 
 
Advanced Micro Devices Corporation
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 5,671 
 
Globalfoundries Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 2 
 
Verifai Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 132,108 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Deep Learning
Design Verification
Cache Partitioning
Power Management
Chip Multiprocessor
Resource Allocation
Debugging Circuitry
Packet Routing
Secure Execution
Memory Controller
Interconnect
Buffer Management
61 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12626041 - Method and system for using deep learning to improve design verification by optimizing code coverage, functional coverage, and bug detection (2026-05-12),
2. 12468874 - Method and system for using deep learning to improve design verification by optimizing code coverage, functional coverage, and bug detection (2025-11-11),
3. 9355034 - Removal and optimization of coherence acknowledgement responses in an interconnect (2016-05-31),
4. 8996816 - Method and apparatus for selectively bypassing a cache for trace collection in a processor (2015-03-31),
5. 8954635 - Buffer management using freelist buffers (2015-02-10),
6. 8787368 - Crossbar switch with primary and secondary pickers (2014-07-22),
7. 8756442 - System for processor power limit management (2014-06-17),
8. 8732410 - Method and apparatus for accelerated shared data migration (2014-05-20),
9. 8606999 - Cache partitioning (2013-12-10),
10. 8595563 - Method and circuitry for debugging a power-gated circuit (2013-11-26),
11. RE44487 - Command packet packing to mitigate CRC overhead (2013-09-09),
12. 8504854 - Managing multiple operating points for stable virtual frequencies (2013-08-06),
13. 8195887 - Processor power management and method (2012-06-05),
14. 7996653 - Shared resources in a chip multiprocessor (2011-08-09),
15. 7882327 - Communicating between partitions in a statically partitioned multiprocessing system (2011-02-01),

Title: The Legacy of William Alexander Hughes

Introduction: William Alexander Hughes, a pioneering inventor based in San Jose, CA, has made significant contributions to the field of technology with his innovative creations.

Latest Patents: Hughes holds several patents in various technological domains, including advancements in artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and medical devices.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Hughes has been at the forefront of cutting-edge technological developments. His work has revolutionized industries and improved the quality of life for many.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Hughes has collaborated with leading tech companies, research institutions, and universities to further his inventions and bring them to market successfully.

Conclusion: William Alexander Hughes stands as a testament to the power of innovation and the impact that one dedicated inventor can have on the world. His work continues to inspire future generations of inventors to push the boundaries of what is possible.

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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