What will Nathan Myhrvold do with microprocessor patents?

What will Nathan Myhrvold do with microprocessor patents?

Intellectual Ventures, the patent-licensing firm created by technologist Nathan Myhrvold, has purchased the patent portfolio of microprocessor maker Transmeta, according to an announcement yesterday.

Intellectual Venture Funding — owned by Seattle-based Intellectual Ventures — acquired 140 U.S. patents and more patent applications owned by Transmeta, a… Continue Reading

Novafora closes $255.6M Transmeta purchase

Video processor maker Novafora just finalized its $255.6M acquisition of Transmeta Corp., a semiconductor and portable microprocessor company. The deal will give Cupertino, Calif.-based Novafora access to Transmeta’s low-power technology, allowing it to provide products for a wider range of applications.

Previously, Novafora raised $18 million… Continue Reading

Novafora buys microprocessor maker Transmeta for $255M

Video processor developer Novafora announced today that it will acquire microprocessor and semiconductor company Transmeta for $255.6 million.

Primarily, the Cupertino Calif. firm is interested in its acquisition’s low-power technology, which it plans to integrate with its own processor to offer more video capabilities on a… Continue Reading