Patents by Inventor Chris Hescott

Chris Hescott 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).

  • Technique for improving the prediction rate of dynamically unpredictable branches
    Publication number: 20030005422
    Abstract: A method of improving a prediction rate for instructions in code includes determining a sequence from profile information; and transforming the code based on the determined sequence. A method of improving processor performance includes transforming a set of branches into a second set of branches, wherein the second set of branches comprises the original set of branches; and a sequence of branches likely to execute as an entity. A processor includes means for processing instructions; and means for transforming a set of branches into a second set of branches, wherein the second set of branches comprises the original set of branches; and a sequence of branches likely to execute as an entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Nicolai Kosche, Chris Hescott, Qing Zhao, Youngsoo Choi, David J. Lilja