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).
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Patent number: 8832404Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLCInventor: Randy L. Schnepper
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Publication number: 20110258403Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: ROUND ROCK RESEARCH, LLCInventor: Randy L. Schnepper
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Patent number: 7975122Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 28, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLCInventor: Randy L. Schnepper
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Publication number: 20090132781Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
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Patent number: 7529951Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 2006Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
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Patent number: 7490211Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
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Patent number: 7278038Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
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Patent number: 7194593Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
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Patent number: 7127622Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 4, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper
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Publication number: 20040174763Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventor: Randy L. Schnepper