Patents by Inventor Christoph Bilger

Christoph Bilger 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).

  • Publication number: 20090190432
    Abstract: A DRAM chip with a data I/O-interface of an access width equal to a page size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Christoph BILGER, Peter GREGORIUS, Michael BRUENNERT, Maurizio SKERJI, Wolfgang WALTHES, Johannes STECKER, Hermann RUCKERBAUER, Dirk SCHEIDELER, Roland BARTH
  • Publication number: 20090175100
    Abstract: Method and apparatus that relate to a storage device comprising a plurality of memory cells, an interface device configured to connect the storage device to a host system and configured to transmit signals to read and write data from the host system to the memory cells via a first and second data path, and a logic unit. The logic unit is configured to read and write data from the plurality of memory cells via the second data path, and configured to perform logic operations on data stored in the plurality of memory cells. When performing read and write operations, the first data path excludes the logic unit, and the second data path includes the logic unit. Furthermore, the logic unit is communicatively coupled between the interface device and the plurality of memory cells. Additionally, a method for manufacturing the memory device is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Christoph Bilger, Peter Gregorius, Michael Bruennert, Maurizio Skerlj, Wolfgang Walthes, Johannes Stecker, Hermann Ruckerbauer, Dirk Scheideler, Roland Barth
  • Publication number: 20090175115
    Abstract: Embodiments relates to a memory device, comprising a plurality of memory cells, said memory cells being addressable by a plurality of addresses, an interface for reading and/or writing data from a host system to said memory device, said interface comprising at least an address bus and a clock signal line, said address bus being configured to transmit a first part of an address at the leading edge of said clock signal and a second part of an address at the trailing edge of said clock signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Christoph Bilger, Peter Gregorius, Michael Bruennert, Maurizio Skerlj, Wolfgang Walthes, Johannes Stecker, Hermann Ruckerbauer, Dirk Scheideler
  • Publication number: 20090161401
    Abstract: The multi-die memory comprises a first die and a second die. The first die comprises a first group of memory banks, and the second die comprises a second group of memory banks. The first group of memory banks and the second group of memory banks are coupled to a common memory interface. The common memory interface couples the multi-die memory with an internal connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Christoph Bilger, Peter Gregorius, Michael Bruennert, Maurizio Skerlj, Wolfgang Walthes, Johannes Stecker, Hermann Ruckerbauer, Dirk Scheideler, Roland Barth
  • Publication number: 20090150710
    Abstract: A system including a central processing unit, a first memory channel being configured to couple the central processing unit to a first semiconductor memory unit, wherein the first memory channel is configured to be clocked with a first clock frequency, and a second memory channel being configured to couple the central processing unit to a second semiconductor memory unit, wherein the second memory channel is configured or configurable to be clocked with a second clock frequency smaller than the first clock frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Christoph Bilger, Peter Gregorius, Michael Bruennert, Maurizio Skerlj, Wolfgang Walthes, Johannes Stecker, Hermann Ruckerbauer, Dirk Scheideler, Roland Barth
  • Publication number: 20090129189
    Abstract: A memory device comprising at least a plurality of memory cells and a memory control unit to read and write user data to said memory cells is provided. The memory device comprises further a monitoring unit for retrieving a plurality of data concerning the memory device and a comparing unit. The comparing unit receives an output signal of the monitoring unit and is configured to compare the plurality of retrieved data with a plurality of reference values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Christoph Bilger, Peter Gregorius, Michael Bruennert, Maurizio Skerlj, Wolfgang Walthes, Johannes Stecker, Hermann Ruckerbauer, Dirk Scheideler, Roland Barth
  • Publication number: 20090125984
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed, including establishing of data connections between electronic devices. One embodiment provides a method for establishing a data connection between a first and a second electronic device, wherein establishing the data connection is authorized by executing at least one action with at least one physical tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: QIMONDA AG
    Inventors: Christoph Bilger, Rex Kho, Achim Schramm, Martin Maier, Yann Zinzius, Armin Kohlhase
  • Patent number: 7515456
    Abstract: A memory circuit comprises a D/A converter connected with an input/output circuit and with a writing circuit, wherein the D/A converter converts a digital data with at least two digital bits received from the input/output circuit to one analog value and forwards the analog value to the writing circuit, wherein the digital data is at least a part of a floating point number, wherein the writing circuit writes the analog value in at least one selected memory cell, and an A/D converter connected with a reading circuit and with the input/output circuit, wherein the reading circuit reads an analog value from a selected memory cell and forwards the analog value to the A/D converter, wherein the A/D converter converts the analog value to digital data, and wherein the A/D converter forwards the digital data to the input/output circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Wolfgang Spirkl, Markus Balb, Christoph Bilger, Martin Brox, Thomas Hein, Michael Richter
  • Publication number: 20090024806
    Abstract: A storage device comprises a storage location, an interface coupled to the storage location, and a data conversion circuit coupled to the storage location and to the interface. The interface is configured for an exchange of data between the storage device and external circuitry coupled to the interface. The data conversion circuit is configured for converting data from a first data format to a second data format. The data conversion circuit is configured to convert at least one of data read from the storage location before they are transferred to the interface, and data received via the interface before they are written to the storage location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: CHRISTOPH BILGER, Rex Kho, Achim Schramm, Martin Maier, Yann Zinzius, Armin Kohlhase
  • Publication number: 20090006785
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for comparing sample data with comparison date is disclosed. One embodiment provides a plurality of storage locations, an interface coupled to a plurality of storage locations for an exchange of data between the plurality of storage locations and external circuitry coupled to the interface, and a data comparator for comparing comparison data stored in the plurality of storage locations and sample data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: QIMONDA AG
    Inventors: Christoph Bilger, Rex Kho, Achim Schramm, Martin Maier, Yann Zinzius, Armin Kohlhase
  • Publication number: 20090002383
    Abstract: A memory device comprises a memory array and a processing device. The memory array is configured to store a graphic data set. The processing device is configured to initiate outputting of data of the graphic data set from the memory array and to combine the outputted data in response to a read request for providing a graphic content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Christoph Bilger, Rex Kho, Achim Schramm, Martin Maier, Yann Zinzius, Armin Kohlhase
  • Publication number: 20080320267
    Abstract: A memory element includes a memory which is operable according to operating parameters from at least two sets of operating parameter values and an operating parameter control which is implemented to receive operating state information and to select a set of operating parameter values for the operation of the memory based on the operating state information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Christoph Bilger, Markus Balb
  • Patent number: 7439761
    Abstract: Method of controlling a driver strength and a termination impedance of a signal line of an interface, wherein the driver sends an output signal as an alternating voltage with a frequency, wherein the signal line is terminated with a termination impedance, wherein the driver strength is changed depending on a changing of the frequency of the output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Wolfgang Spirkl, Markus Balb, Christoph Bilger, Martin Brox, Thomas Hein, Michael Richter
  • Publication number: 20080189481
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing data in different regions of the memory device based on, for example, a reliability requirement of the data. A memory controller may determine a category for data, for example, high reliability data and low reliability data, prior to storing the data in memory. The data may be stored in a region of memory associated with the category of data according to a method associated with the category of data. For example, high reliability data may be stored in a particular region of memory using lower clock frequencies, with additional error correction bits, and/or at multiple redundant locations. In contrast, low reliability data may be stored other regions of the memory using higher clock frequencies, without additional error correction bits and/or at singular locations (i.e., without redundant locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Wolfgang Spirkl, Markus Balb, Christoph Bilger, Martin Brox, Thomas Hein, Michael Richter
  • Publication number: 20080181081
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for accessing one or more memory devices using an optical multi-mode signal. The method includes providing an optical multi-mode signal including a first mode and a second mode and transmitting the optical multi-mode signal via an optical multi-mode bus to the one or more memory devices. The first mode is used to perform a first access to the one or more memory devices and the second mode is used to perform a second access to the one or more memory devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: PETER MAYER, Wolfgang Spirkl, Markus Balb, Christoph Bilger, Martin Brox, Thomas Hein, Michael Richter
  • Publication number: 20080183956
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for accessing a memory device. The method includes providing control signals for an access command to the memory device via an asynchronous interface and transmitting data for the access command to the memory device. The method also includes encoding, into the transmitted data, a clock signal. The encoded clock signal in the transmitted data is used by the memory device for receiving the data transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: PETER MAYER, Wolfgang Spirkl, Markus Balb, Christoph Bilger, Martin Brox, Thomas Hein, Michael Richter
  • Publication number: 20080117223
    Abstract: A display having a screen, and memory for storing picture data is disclosed. In one embodiment, the screen includes a plurality of pixels, the pixels in a first mode of the display being controlled by the picture data stored in the memory, and in a second mode of the display being controlled by picture data received from an external processing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Wolfgang Spirkl, Markus Balb, Christoph Bilger, Martin Brox, Thomas Hein, Michael Richter
  • Publication number: 20080080284
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for refreshing selective memory cells. A refresh circuit is connected with the memory cells and operates to refresh data stored in the memory cells on the basis of the values of valid bits having a predefined association with the memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Wolfgang Spirkl, Markus Balb, Christoph Bilger, Martin Brox, Thomas Hein, Michael Richter
  • Publication number: 20080065851
    Abstract: A method of sending data on request from a memory to a device, wherein the memory receives a request from the device for sending predetermined data to the device, wherein the memory sends data and information about the data to the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Markus Balb, Peter Mayer, Wolfgang Spirkl, Christoph Bilger, Martin Brox, Thomas Hein, Michael Richter
  • Publication number: 20080062743
    Abstract: A memory circuit comprises a D/A converter connected with an input/output circuit and with a writing circuit, wherein the D/A converter converts a digital data with at least two digital bits received from the input/output circuit to one analog value and forwards the analog value to the writing circuit, wherein the digital data is at least a part of a floating point number, wherein the writing circuit writes the analog value in at least one selected memory cell, and an A/D converter connected with a reading circuit and with the input/output circuit, wherein the reading circuit reads an analog value from a selected memory cell and forwards the analog value to the A/D converter, wherein the A/D converter converts the analog value to digital data, and wherein the A/D converter forwards the digital data to the input/output circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Wolfgang Spirkl, Markus Balb, Christoph Bilger, Martin Brox, Thomas Hein, Michael Richter