Patents by Inventor Dang Tran

Dang Tran 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: 20240037314
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing data flow in an integrated circuit includes creating a task graph based on transforming an optimized network graph for a neural network application, wherein creating the task graph includes: enumerating a plurality of distinct tasks based on a decomposition of each of a plurality of network operations of the optimized network graph; and allocating a data buffer to each of pairs of dependent tasks of the plurality of distinct tasks based on the decomposition of each of the plurality of network operations of the optimized network graph; encoding a token-informed task scheduler based on a composition of the task graph, wherein the encoding the token-informed task scheduler includes: programming the token-informed task scheduler to cause an execution of the plurality of distinct tasks based on identifying a state of a respective data buffer between each of the pairs of dependent tasks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten, Anthony Romano, Balaji Iyer, Alexander Dang-Tran, Eric Stotzer, David Fick
  • Patent number: 11822376
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing data flow in an integrated circuit includes creating a task graph based on transforming an optimized network graph for a neural network application, wherein creating the task graph includes: enumerating a plurality of distinct tasks based on a decomposition of each of a plurality of network operations of the optimized network graph; and allocating a data buffer to each of pairs of dependent tasks of the plurality of distinct tasks based on the decomposition of each of the plurality of network operations of the optimized network graph; encoding a token-informed task scheduler based on a composition of the task graph, wherein the encoding the token-informed task scheduler includes: programming the token-informed task scheduler to cause an execution of the plurality of distinct tasks based on identifying a state of a respective data buffer between each of the pairs of dependent tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten, Anthony Romano, Balaji Iyer, Alexander Dang-Tran, Eric Stotzer, David Fick
  • Publication number: 20220276983
    Abstract: A system and method for automated data propagation and automated data processing within an integrated circuit includes an intelligence processing integrated circuit comprising at least one intelligence processing pipeline, wherein the at least one intelligence processing pipeline includes: a main data buffer that stores input data; a plurality of distinct intelligence processing tiles, wherein each distinct intelligence processing tile includes a computing circuit and a local data buffer; a token-based governance module, the token-based governance module implementing: a first token-based control data structure; a second token-based control data structure, wherein the first token-based control data structure and the second-token based control data operate in cooperation to control an automated flow of the input data and/or an automated processing of the input data through the at least one intelligence processing pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Patent number: 11360932
    Abstract: A system and method for automated data propagation and automated data processing within an integrated circuit includes an intelligence processing integrated circuit comprising at least one intelligence processing pipeline, wherein the at least one intelligence processing pipeline includes: a main data buffer that stores input data; a plurality of distinct intelligence processing tiles, wherein each distinct intelligence processing tile includes a computing circuit and a local data buffer; a token-based governance module, the token-based governance module implementing: a first token-based control data structure; a second token-based control data structure, wherein the first token-based control data structure and the second-token based control data operate in cooperation to control an automated flow of the input data and/or an automated processing of the input data through the at least one intelligence processing pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20210294960
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing data flow in an integrated circuit includes creating a task graph based on transforming an optimized network graph for a neural network application, wherein creating the task graph includes: enumerating a plurality of distinct tasks based on a decomposition of each of a plurality of network operations of the optimized network graph; and allocating a data buffer to each of pairs of dependent tasks of the plurality of distinct tasks based on the decomposition of each of the plurality of network operations of the optimized network graph; encoding a token-informed task scheduler based on a composition of the task graph, wherein the encoding the token-informed task scheduler includes: programming the token-informed task scheduler to cause an execution of the plurality of distinct tasks based on identifying a state of a respective data buffer between each of the pairs of dependent tasks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten, Anthony Romano, Balaji Iyer, Alexander Dang-Tran, Eric Stotzer, David Fick
  • Publication number: 20210232435
    Abstract: A system and method for a computing tile of a multi-tiled integrated circuit includes a plurality of distinct tile computing circuits, wherein each of the plurality of distinct tile computing circuits is configured to receive fixed-length instructions; a token-informed task scheduler that: tracks one or more of a plurality of distinct tokens emitted by one or more of the plurality of distinct tile computing circuits; and selects a distinct computation task of a plurality of distinct computation tasks based on the tracking; and a work queue buffer that: contains a plurality of distinct fixed-length instructions, wherein each one of the fixed-length instructions is associated with one of the plurality of distinct computation tasks; and transmits one of the plurality of distinct fixed-length instructions to one or more of the plurality of distinct tile computing circuits based on the selection of the distinct computation task by the token-informed task scheduler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Malav Parikh, Sergio Schuler, Vimal Reddy, Zainab Zaidi, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Bryant Sorensen, Alex Dang-Tran, Scott Johnson, Raul Garibay, Andrew Morten, David Fick
  • Patent number: 11068641
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing data flow in an integrated circuit includes creating a task graph based on transforming an optimized network graph for a neural network application, wherein creating the task graph includes: enumerating a plurality of distinct tasks based on a decomposition of each of a plurality of network operations of the optimized network graph; and allocating a data buffer to each of pairs of dependent tasks of the plurality of distinct tasks based on the decomposition of each of the plurality of network operations of the optimized network graph; encoding a token-informed task scheduler based on a composition of the task graph, wherein the encoding the token-informed task scheduler includes: programming the token-informed task scheduler to cause an execution of the plurality of distinct tasks based on identifying a state of a respective data buffer between each of the pairs of dependent tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten, Anthony Romano, Balaji Iyer, Alexander Dang-Tran, Eric Stotzer, David Fick
  • Publication number: 20210157648
    Abstract: A system and method for a computing tile of a multi-tiled integrated circuit includes a plurality of distinct tile computing circuits, wherein each of the plurality of distinct tile computing circuits is configured to receive fixed-length instructions; a token-informed task scheduler that: tracks one or more of a plurality of distinct tokens emitted by one or more of the plurality of distinct tile computing circuits; and selects a distinct computation task of a plurality of distinct computation tasks based on the tracking; and a work queue buffer that: contains a plurality of distinct fixed-length instructions, wherein each one of the fixed-length instructions is associated with one of the plurality of distinct computation tasks; and transmits one of the plurality of distinct fixed-length instructions to one or more of the plurality of distinct tile computing circuits based on the selection of the distinct computation task by the token-informed task scheduler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Malav Parikh, Sergio Schuler, Vimal Reddy, Zainab Zaidi, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Bryant Sorensen, Alexander Dang-Tran, Scott Johnson, Raul Garibay, Andrew Morten, David Fick
  • Patent number: 11016810
    Abstract: A system and method for a computing tile of a multi-tiled integrated circuit includes a plurality of distinct tile computing circuits, wherein each of the plurality of distinct tile computing circuits is configured to receive fixed-length instructions; a token-informed task scheduler that: tracks one or more of a plurality of distinct tokens emitted by one or more of the plurality of distinct tile computing circuits; and selects a distinct computation task of a plurality of distinct computation tasks based on the tracking; and a work queue buffer that: contains a plurality of distinct fixed-length instructions, wherein each one of the fixed-length instructions is associated with one of the plurality of distinct computation tasks; and transmits one of the plurality of distinct fixed-length instructions to one or more of the plurality of distinct tile computing circuits based on the selection of the distinct computation task by the token-informed task scheduler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: Malav Parikh, Sergio Schuler, Vimal Reddy, Zainab Zaidi, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Bryant Sorensen, Alex Dang-Tran, Scott Johnson, Raul Garibay, Andrew Morten, David Fick
  • Publication number: 20200192858
    Abstract: A system and method for automated data propagation and automated data processing within an integrated circuit includes an intelligence processing integrated circuit comprising at least one intelligence processing pipeline, wherein the at least one intelligence processing pipeline includes: a main data buffer that stores input data; a plurality of distinct intelligence processing tiles, wherein each distinct intelligence processing tile includes a computing circuit and a local data buffer; a token-based governance module, the token-based governance module implementing: a first token-based control data structure; a second token-based control data structure, wherein the first token-based control data structure and the second-token based control data operate in cooperation to control an automated flow of the input data and/or an automated processing of the input data through the at least one intelligence processing pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Patent number: 10606797
    Abstract: A system and method for automated data propagation and automated data processing within an integrated circuit includes an intelligence processing integrated circuit comprising at least one intelligence processing pipeline, wherein the at least one intelligence processing pipeline includes: a main data buffer that stores input data; a plurality of distinct intelligence processing tiles, wherein each distinct intelligence processing tile includes a computing circuit and a local data buffer; a token-based governance module, the token-based governance module implementing: a first token-based control data structure; a second token-based control data structure, wherein the first token-based control data structure and the second-token based control data operate in cooperation to control an automated flow of the input data and/or an automated processing of the input data through the at least one intelligence processing pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20200012617
    Abstract: Systems and methods include an integrated circuit that includes a plurality of computing tiles, wherein each of the plurality of computing tiles includes: a matrix multiply accelerator, a computing processing circuit; and a flow scoreboard module; a local data buffer, wherein the plurality of computing tiles together define an intelligence processing array; a network-on-chip system comprising: a plurality of network-on-chip routers establishing a communication network among the plurality of computing tiles, wherein each network-on-chip router is in operable communication connection with at least one of the plurality of computing tiles and a distinct network-on-chip router of the plurality of network-on-chip routers; and an off-tile buffer that is arranged in remote communication with the plurality of computing tiles, wherein the off-tile buffer stores raw input data and/or data received from an upstream process or an upstream device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20200012616
    Abstract: A system and method for automated data propagation and automated data processing within an integrated circuit includes an intelligence processing integrated circuit comprising at least one intelligence processing pipeline, wherein the at least one intelligence processing pipeline includes: a main data buffer that stores input data; a plurality of distinct intelligence processing tiles, wherein each distinct intelligence processing tile includes a computing circuit and a local data buffer; a token-based governance module, the token-based governance module implementing: a first token-based control data structure; a second token-based control data structure, wherein the first token-based control data structure and the second-token based control data operate in cooperation to control an automated flow of the input data and/or an automated processing of the input data through the at least one intelligence processing pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Patent number: 10521395
    Abstract: Systems and methods include an integrated circuit that includes a plurality of computing tiles, wherein each of the plurality of computing tiles includes: a matrix multiply accelerator, a computing processing circuit; and a flow scoreboard module; a local data buffer, wherein the plurality of computing tiles together define an intelligence processing array; a network-on-chip system comprising: a plurality of network-on-chip routers establishing a communication network among the plurality of computing tiles, wherein each network-on-chip router is in operable communication connection with at least one of the plurality of computing tiles and a distinct network-on-chip router of the plurality of network-on-chip routers; and an off-tile buffer that is arranged in remote communication with the plurality of computing tiles, wherein the off-tile buffer stores raw input data and/or data received from an upstream process or an upstream device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Patent number: 10027676
    Abstract: A method and system for multi-user, multi-device content access metering and control is provided. In one embodiment, a system implements a method such that in response to user login requests, the system controls login access by providing multiple users login access to plural electronic devices capable of communicating via a communication system. Further, in response to user content access actions, the system controls access to content by selectively providing content to said one or more users via said one or more electronic devices based on content access policies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dang Tran, Fabio Gava, Yingnan Zhu, Andrew Shelansky, Michael Lovelace, Esther Zheng
  • Patent number: 8305188
    Abstract: A system and method of maintaining login state information is disclosed. In one embodiment a system comprises a memory configured to store login state information, a camera configured to capture an image, and a processor configured to determine, based at least in part on the image data, a location of a central object associated with the user, to determine, based at least in part on the image data, a location of a satellite object associated with the central object, to determine, based at least in part on the location of the central object and the location of the satellite objection, an angle, and to modify, based at least in part on the angle, the login state information to indicate that the user has logged in.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dang Tran, Daniel Gicklhorn, Andrew Shelansky
  • Publication number: 20120127012
    Abstract: In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method for controlling a receiving device, the method comprising: detecting a position of a control device operated by a user; detecting horizontal orientation or vertical inclination of the control device; based on the position and the horizontal orientation or vertical inclination of the control device, determining that the control device is pointed at the receiving device as opposed to another receiving device in the vicinity; and causing the control device to control the receiving device at which it is pointed based on the determination that the control device is pointed at the receiving device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Daniel P. GICKLHORN, Dang TRAN, Michael R. LOVELACE, Andrew R. SHELANSKY
  • Publication number: 20120054178
    Abstract: In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method for enhancing full-app content playing on a first device is provided, the method comprising: running one or more micro-apps simultaneously with the full-app content playing on the first device; for each of the micro-apps: retrieving full-app content context information regarding the media; querying a micro-app partner using the full-app content context information; receiving results from the micro-app partner; and displaying or playing at least a portion of the received results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dang TRAN, Yingnan ZHU, Michael R. LOVELACE, Xing ZHENG, Daniel P. GICKLHORN, Jaffar KHOSHGOZARAN
  • Publication number: 20120054179
    Abstract: In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method for enhancing content playing on a device is provided, the method comprising: extracting context information; retrieving a policy, wherein the policy comprises one or more constraints; applying one or more of the constraints in the policy to the extracted context information, producing augmented context information; sending the augmented context information as a query to an entity external to the device; receiving results from the entity external to the device in response to the query; and displaying the results from the entity external to the device on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Yingnan ZHU, Xing ZHENG, Daniel P. GICKLHORN, Michael R. LOVELACE, Jaffar KHOSHGOZARAN, Dang TRAN
  • Publication number: 20110185437
    Abstract: A method and system for multi-user, multi-device content access metering and control is provided. In one embodiment, a system implements a method such that in response to user login requests, the system controls login access by providing multiple users login access to plural electronic devices capable of communicating via a communication system. Further, in response to user content access actions, the system controls access to content by selectively providing content to said one or more users via said one or more electronic devices based on content access policies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dang Tran, Fabio Gava, Yingnan Zhu, Andrew Shelansky, Michael Lovelace, Esther Zheng