Patents by Inventor Kevin W. Gorman

Kevin W. Gorman 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).

  • Patent number: 11958512
    Abstract: A vehicle monitoring device includes a camera or other optical sensor configured to be disposed at a trailing end of a first vehicle system. The camera or other optical sensor is configured to output one or more images or video of a field of view behind the first vehicle system. The monitoring device also includes a controller configured to receive output from one or more sensors and to activate the camera or other optical sensor to output the one or more images or video based on the output from the one or more sensors. The output from the one or more sensors indicates one or more of a change in movement of the first vehicle system, a temperature, an acoustic sound, or movement of a second vehicle system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Carl L. Haas, Padam D. Swar, Danial Rice, Christopher Claussen, Joseph W. Gorman, James A. Oswald, Ann K. Grimm, Kevin Angel, James Trainor, Phillip A. Burgart, Kendrick W. Gawne, Robert Hoffman, Tim Gibson, Brian Kurz
  • Patent number: 11017873
    Abstract: A memory bypass circuit for a memory device comprises: a word line disable circuit; a read and write activation circuit; an internal clock generator; and a write data input circuit. The word line disable circuit is coupled to a word line of the memory device for disabling a write function to the word line. The read and write activation circuit is coupled to the memory device for reading and writing of input data. The internal clock generator is coupled to the word line disable circuit and the read/write activation circuit. The write data input circuit is coupled to a write driver of the memory device for providing write data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: John Edward Barth, Jr., Kevin W. Gorman, Harold Pilo
  • Publication number: 20200234784
    Abstract: A memory bypass circuit for a memory device comprises: a word line disable circuit; a read and write activation circuit; an internal clock generator; and a write data input circuit. The word line disable circuit is coupled to a word line of the memory device for disabling a write function to the word line. The read and write activation circuit is coupled to the memory device for reading and writing of input data. The internal clock generator is coupled to the word line disable circuit and the read/write activation circuit. The write data input circuit is coupled to a write driver of the memory device for providing write data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: John Edward Barth, Jr., Kevin W. Gorman, Harold Pilo
  • Patent number: 10650906
    Abstract: A memory bypass circuit for a memory device comprises: a word line disable circuit; a read and write activation circuit; an internal clock generator; and a write data input circuit. The word line disable circuit is coupled to a word line of the memory device for disabling a write function to the word line. The read and write activation circuit is coupled to the memory device for reading and writing of input data. The internal clock generator is coupled to the word line disable circuit and the read/write activation circuit. The write data input circuit is coupled to a write driver of the memory device for providing write data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: John Edward Barth, Jr., Kevin W. Gorman, Harold Pilo
  • Patent number: 10622090
    Abstract: A serial arbitration for memory diagnostics and methods thereof are provided. The method includes running a built-in-self-test (BIST) on a plurality of memories in parallel. The method further includes, upon detecting a failing memory of the plurality of memories, triggering arbitration logic to shift data of the failing memory to a chip pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aravindan J. Busi, Kevin W. Gorman, Deepak I. Hanagandi, Kiran K. Narayan, Michael R. Ouellette
  • Publication number: 20200051658
    Abstract: A memory bypass circuit for a memory device comprises: a word line disable circuit; a read and write activation circuit; an internal clock generator; and a write data input circuit. The word line disable circuit is coupled to a word line of the memory device for disabling a write function to the word line. The read and write activation circuit is coupled to the memory device for reading and writing of input data. The internal clock generator is coupled to the word line disable circuit and the read/write activation circuit. The write data input circuit is coupled to a write driver of the memory device for providing write data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: John Edward Barth, JR., Kevin W. Gorman, Harold Pilo
  • Publication number: 20190035486
    Abstract: A serial arbitration for memory diagnostics and methods thereof are provided. The method includes running a built-in-self-test (BIST) on a plurality of memories in parallel. The method further includes, upon detecting a failing memory of the plurality of memories, triggering arbitration logic to shift data of the failing memory to a chip pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Aravindan J. BUSI, Kevin W. GORMAN, Deepak I. HANAGANDI, Kiran K. NARAYAN, Michael R. OUELLETTE
  • Patent number: 10153055
    Abstract: A serial arbitration for memory diagnostics and methods thereof are provided. The method includes running a built-in-self-test (BIST) on a plurality of memories in parallel. The method further includes, upon detecting a failing memory of the plurality of memories, triggering arbitration logic to shift data of the failing memory to a chip pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aravindan J. Busi, Kevin W. Gorman, Deepak I. Hanagandi, Kiran K. Narayan, Michael R. Ouellette
  • Patent number: 9946620
    Abstract: A memory built-in self test (“BIST”) system comprises: a controller; a single port memory engine coupled to one or more single port memories; and a non-single port memory engine coupled to one or more non-single port memories. The controller receives operation codes (“op-codes”) for testing a plurality of memory types. An output of the controller is coupled to inputs of the single port memory engine and the non-single port memory engine. The controller generates test instructions based on the received op-codes. The single port memory engine and the non-single port memory engine interpret the test instructions to test the one or more single port memories and the one or more non-single port memories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Invecas, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Gorman, Thomas Chadwick, Nancy Pratt
  • Patent number: 9865361
    Abstract: A memory diagnostic system comprises a test engine and a miscompare logic. The test engine provides test instructions with expected data to a memory under test (“MUT”). The MUT processes such test patterns and outputs the results of such test patterns as stored data. The miscompare logic has local miscompare logics and a global miscompare logic. Each of the local miscompare logics compares a predefined range of bits of the expected data with a corresponding predefined range of bits of the stored data. One or more miscompare flags are generated for one or more miscompares determined by the local miscompare logics. The global miscompare logic monitors the one or more miscompare flags. When a total number of the miscompare flags exceeds a threshold number, the global miscompare logic generates a pause signal to the local miscompare logics to capture a current state of the local miscompare logics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Invecas, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Chadwick, Kevin W. Gorman, Nancy Pratt
  • Publication number: 20170316837
    Abstract: A memory diagnostic system comprises a test engine and a miscompare logic. The test engine provides test instructions with expected data to a memory under test (“MUT”). The MUT processes such test patterns and outputs the results of such test patterns as stored data. The miscompare logic has local miscompare logics and a global miscompare logic. Each of the local miscompare logics compares a predefined range of bits of the expected data with a corresponding predefined range of bits of the stored data. One or more miscompare flags are generated for one or more miscompares determined by the local miscompare logics. The global miscompare logic monitors the one or more miscompare flags. When a total number of the miscompare flags exceeds a threshold number, the global miscompare logic generates a pause signal to the local miscompare logics to capture a current state of the local miscompare logics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Chadwick, Kevin W. Gorman, Nancy Pratt
  • Patent number: 9799413
    Abstract: A fuse controller comprises: a fuse bay, a bus, an engine, and an interface. The fuse bay stores repair and setting information for a plurality of fuse domains in a linked-list data structure. The engine manages the linked-list data structure. The engine also is coupled to the fuse domains via the bus. The interface is coupled to the engine and receives commands and data for operating the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Invecas, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Gorman, Thomas Chadwick, Nancy Pratt
  • Patent number: 9773570
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide for reducing BIST test time for a memory of an IC chip. In one embodiment, a BIST architecture for reducing BIST test time of a memory for an integrated circuit (IC) chip, the architecture comprising: a pair of latches for receiving bursts of data from a memory; a first compression stage for receiving a burst of data and compressing the burst of data into a plurality of latches; a second compression stage for comparing the compressed bursts of data with expected data; and a logic gate for determining whether there is a fail in the burst of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin W. Gorman, Deepak I. Hanagandi, Krishnendu Mondal, Michael R. Ouellette
  • Patent number: 9734920
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for reusing existing test structures and techniques used to test memory data to also test error correction code logic surrounding the memories. A method includes testing a memory of a computing system with an error code correction (ECC) logic block bypassed and a first data pattern applied. The method further includes testing the memory with the ECC logic block enabled and a second data pattern applied. The method also includes testing the memory with the ECC logic block enabled and the first data pattern applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin W. Gorman, Michael R. Ouellette, Patrick E. Perry
  • Patent number: 9514844
    Abstract: Logic and methods for diagnostic testing of memory and, more particularly, auto shift of failing memory diagnostics data using pattern detection are disclosed. The method includes detecting fails in the memory during a built in self test (BIST) pattern. The method further includes passing the fail information to a tester through a diagnostic pin. The method further includes pausing shift operations when it is determined that the shifting of the fail information is complete for the detected fail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Aravindan J. Busi, Kevin W. Gorman, Kiran K. Narayan, Michael R. Ouellette
  • Patent number: 9460811
    Abstract: A read only memory (ROM) with redundancy and methods of use are provided. The ROM with redundancy includes a programmable array coupled to a repair circuit having one or more redundant repairs. The one or more redundant repairs include a word address match logic block, a data I/O address, and a tri-state buffer. The word address match logic block is provided to the tri-state buffer as a control input and the data I/O address is provided to the tri-state buffer as an input. An output of the tri-state buffer of each redundant repair is provided as a first input to one or more logic devices. One or more data outputs of a ROM bit cell array is provided as a second input to a respective one of the one or more logic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: George M. Braceras, Albert M. Chu, Kevin W. Gorman, Michael R. Ouellette, Ronald A. Piro, Daryl M. Seitzer, Rohit Shetty, Thomas W. Wyckoff
  • Publication number: 20160284426
    Abstract: A serial arbitration for memory diagnostics and methods thereof are provided. The method includes running a built-in-self-test (BIST) on a plurality of memories in parallel. The method further includes, upon detecting a failing memory of the plurality of memories, triggering arbitration logic to shift data of the failing memory to a chip pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Aravindan J. BUSI, Kevin W. GORMAN, Deepak I. HANAGANDI, Kiran K. NARAYAN, Michael R. OUELLETTE
  • Publication number: 20160224450
    Abstract: A memory built-in self test (“BIST”) system comprises: a controller; a single port memory engine coupled to one or more single port memories; and a non-single port memory engine coupled to one or more non-single port memories. The controller receives operation codes (“op-codes”) for testing a plurality of memory types. An output of the controller is coupled to inputs of the single port memory engine and the non-single port memory engine. The controller generates test instructions based on the received op-codes. The single port memory engine and the non-single port memory engine interpret the test instructions to test the one or more single port memories and the one or more non-single port memories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin W. Gorman, Thomas Chadwick, Nancy Pratt
  • Publication number: 20160224451
    Abstract: A fuse controller comprises: a fuse bay, a bus, an engine, and an interface. The fuse bay stores repair and setting information for a plurality of fuse domains in a linked-list data structure. The engine manages the linked-list data structure. The engine also is coupled to the fuse domains via the bus. The interface is coupled to the engine and receives commands and data for operating the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin W. Gorman, Thomas Chadwick, Nancy Pratt
  • Publication number: 20160064102
    Abstract: Logic and methods for diagnostic testing of memory and, more particularly, auto shift of failing memory diagnostics data using pattern detection are disclosed. The method includes detecting fails in the memory during a built in self test (BIST) pattern. The method further includes passing the fail information to a tester through a diagnostic pin. The method further includes pausing shift operations when it is determined that the shifting of the fail information is complete for the detected fail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Aravindan J. BUSI, Kevin W. GORMAN, Kiran K. NARAYAN, Michael R. OUELLETTE