Patents by Inventor Randy L. Schnepper

Randy L. Schnepper 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: 8832404
    Abstract: A method for initializing a memory sub-system is provided. The method includes loading configuration registers of a plurality of memory hubs with the configuration information provided by a respective one of a plurality of embedded non-volatile memories integrated in the respective memory hub. The non-VOLATILE memory is accessed through a first configuration path from a memory controller of the memory sub-system to the non-VOLATILE memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLC
    Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
  • Publication number: 20110258403
    Abstract: A method for initializing a memory sub-system is provided. The method includes loading configuration registers of a plurality of memory hubs with the configuration information provided by a respective one of a plurality of embedded non-volatile memories integrated in the respective memory hub. The non-VOLATILE memory is accessed through a first configuration path from a memory controller of the memory sub-system to the non-VOLATILE memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: ROUND ROCK RESEARCH, LLC
    Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
  • Patent number: 7975122
    Abstract: A memory hub having an integrated non-volatile memory for storing configuration information is provided. The memory hub includes a high-speed interface for receiving memory access requests, a non-volatile memory having memory configuration information stored therein, and a memory controller coupled to the high-speed interface and the non-volatile memory. The memory controller includes registers into which the memory configuration information is loaded and is operable to output memory requests in response to receiving memory access requests from the high-speed interface and in accordance with the memory configuration information loaded in the registers. A method for initializing a memory sub-system is also provided. The method includes loading configuration registers of a plurality of memory hubs with the configuration information provided by a respective one of a plurality of embedded non-volatile memories integrated in the respective memory hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLC
    Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
  • Publication number: 20090132781
    Abstract: A memory hub having an integrated non-volatile memory for storing configuration information is provided. The memory hub includes a high-speed interface for receiving memory access requests, a non-volatile memory having memory configuration information stored therein, and a memory controller coupled to the high-speed interface and the non-volatile memory. The memory controller includes registers into which the memory configuration information is loaded and is operable to output memory requests in response to receiving memory access requests from the high-speed interface and in accordance with the memory configuration information loaded in the registers. A method for initializing a memory sub-system is also provided. The method includes loading configuration registers of a plurality of memory hubs with the configuration information provided by a respective one of a plurality of embedded non-volatile memories integrated in the respective memory hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
  • Patent number: 7529951
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a preferred operating voltage to a memory device as specified by a stored configuration parameter. The apparatus includes a nonvolatile memory configured to store a preferred memory device voltage configuration corresponding to a preferred operating voltage of the memory device. The preferred memory device voltage configuration is readable by a host and the circuit is responsive to a command to modify the voltage to the memory device in accordance with the preferred memory device configuration. The voltage to the memory device is modified for improved performance and compatibility of the memory device with a host system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
  • Patent number: 7490211
    Abstract: A memory hub having an integrated non-volatile memory for storing configuration information is provided. The memory hub includes a high-speed interface for receiving memory access requests, a non-volatile memory having memory configuration information stored therein, and a memory controller coupled to the high-speed interface and the non-volatile memory. The memory controller includes registers into which the memory configuration information is loaded and is operable to output memory requests in response to receiving memory access requests from the high-speed interface and in accordance with the memory configuration information loaded in the registers. A method for initializing a memory sub-system is also provided. The method includes loading configuration registers of a plurality of memory hubs with the configuration information provided by a respective one of a plurality of embedded non-volatile memories integrated in the respective memory hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
  • Patent number: 7278038
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a preferred operating voltage to a memory device as specified by a stored configuration parameter. The apparatus includes a nonvolatile memory configured to store a preferred memory device voltage configuration corresponding to a preferred operating voltage of the memory device. The preferred memory device voltage configuration is readable by a host and the circuit is responsive to a command to modify the voltage to the memory device in accordance with the preferred memory device configuration. The voltage to the memory device is modified for improved performance and compatibility of the memory device with a host system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
  • Patent number: 7194593
    Abstract: A memory hub having an integrated non-volatile memory for storing configuration information is provided. The memory hub includes a high-speed interface for receiving memory access requests, a non-volatile memory having memory configuration information stored therein, and a memory controller coupled to the high-speed interface and the non-volatile memory. The memory controller includes registers into which the memory configuration information is loaded and is operable to output memory requests in response to receiving memory access requests from the high-speed interface and in accordance with the memory configuration information loaded in the registers. A method for initializing a memory sub-system is also provided. The method includes loading configuration registers of a plurality of memory hubs with the configuration information provided by a respective one of a plurality of embedded non-volatile memories integrated in the respective memory hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
  • Patent number: 7127622
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a preferred operating voltage to a memory device as specified by a stored configuration parameter. The apparatus includes a nonvolatile memory configured to store a preferred memory device voltage configuration corresponding to a preferred operating voltage of the memory device. The preferred memory device voltage configuration is readable by a host and the circuit is responsive to a command to modify the voltage to the memory device in accordance with the preferred memory device configuration. The voltage to the memory device is modified for improved performance and compatibility of the memory device with a host system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
  • Publication number: 20040174763
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a preferred operating voltage to a memory device as specified by a stored configuration parameter. The apparatus includes a nonvolatile memory configured to store a preferred memory device voltage configuration corresponding to a preferred operating voltage of the memory device. The preferred memory device voltage configuration is readable by a host and the circuit is responsive to a command to modify the voltage to the memory device in accordance with the preferred memory device configuration. The voltage to the memory device is modified for improved performance and compatibility of the memory device with a host system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper