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William Kurt Lewchuk

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices Corporation, Motorola Corporation. Active years: 1997-2013.

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 123(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Austin, TX (US) (1997 - 2002)
Pflugerville, TX (US) (2013)

Company Filing History:

6 out of 166,264

International Business Machines Corporation

patents

5 out of 13,157

Advanced Micro Devices Corporation

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1997-2013

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11 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8589629 - Method for way allocation and way locking in a cache (2013-11-19),

2. 6473832 - Load/store unit having pre-cache and post-cache queues for low latency load memory operations (2002-10-29),

3. 6446189 - Computer system including a novel address translation mechanism (2002-09-03),

4. 6430639 - Minimizing use of bus command code points to request the start and end of a lock (2002-08-06),

5. 6415360 - Minimizing self-modifying code checks for uncacheable memory types (2002-07-02),

6. 5771247 - Low latency error reporting for high performance bus (1998-06-23),

7. 5745698 - System and method for communicating between devices (1998-04-28),

8. 5687327 - System and method for allocating bus resources in a data processing (1997-11-11),

9. 5671370 - Alternating data valid control signals for high performance data transfer (1997-09-23),

10. 5659708 - Cache coherency in a multiprocessing system (1997-08-19),

11. 5608878 - Dual latency status and coherency reporting for a multiprocessing system (1997-03-04),

Title: William Kurt Lewchuk: Innovator in Cache Memory Systems

Introduction

William Kurt Lewchuk is a notable inventor based in Austin, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of computing systems, particularly in cache memory technology. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Lewchuk's work has had a profound impact on data allocation and memory operations.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a method for way allocation and way locking in a cache. This innovative system allows for data allocation in a shared cache memory of a computing system. Each cache way of a shared set-associative cache can be accessed by multiple sources, including processor cores, graphics processing units (GPUs), and input/output devices. The shared cache controller plays a crucial role in managing access to each cache way based on the source of memory requests. Additionally, Lewchuk has developed a load/store unit featuring pre-cache and post-cache queues for low latency load memory operations. This design enhances the efficiency of memory operations by utilizing buffers that streamline the probing process of the data cache.

Career Highlights

Lewchuk has worked with prominent companies in the tech industry, including IBM and Advanced Micro Devices Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in computing technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Lewchuk has collaborated with talented individuals such as Michael Scott Allen and Ravi Kumar Arimilli. These partnerships have fostered an environment of creativity and innovation, leading to advancements in cache memory systems.

Conclusion

William Kurt Lewchuk is a distinguished inventor whose work in cache memory technology has significantly influenced the computing industry. His numerous patents and collaborations reflect his dedication to innovation and excellence in his field.

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