Patents Examined by Connie C. Yoke
  • Patent number: 6522566
    Abstract: A preferred microprocessor module includes a first wafer incorporating a storage medium. The storage medium is provided with storage areas that are configurable in one of a plurality of structural states to represent information stored in the storage areas. A second wafer is arranged proximate the first wafer and includes electron beam emitters that are configured to electrically communicate with the storage medium. The storage medium and the emitters are configured to move relative to each other so that each emitter may provide a beam of electrons to at least one of the storage areas. Additionally, a third wafer is provided which includes logic circuitry configured to enable extraction of data from the storage areas of the storage medium and execution of instructions embodied within the data. Processor-based systems also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventor: Timothy L. Carter