Patents by Inventor Kenneth W. Malich

Kenneth W. Malich has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Processor containing data path units with forwarding paths between two data path units and a unique configuration or register blocks
    Patent number: 6301653
    Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient method of forwarding and sharing information between functional units and register files in an effort to execute instructions. A digital signal processor includes a plurality of register blocks for storing data operands coupled to a plurality of data path units for executing instructions. Preferably, each register block is coupled to at least two data path units. In addition, the processor preferably has a plurality of forwarding paths which forward information from one data path unit to another. A scheduler efficiently forwards instructions to data path units based on information regarding the configuration of the processor and any restrictions which might be imposed on the scheduler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Conexant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Moataz A. Mohamed, John R. Spence, Kenneth W. Malich