Patents Examined by Phallaka Kik
  • Patent number: 12043101
    Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to miniaturize a connector for connecting an exchangeable battery to an electric vehicle. A power supply device includes a first battery which is exchangeable and includes a battery connector for connection to a moving object; a moving object connector disposed at the moving object and connectable to the battery connector; a first power converting section connected between the moving object connector and a load; a second battery connected to a power supply line in parallel to the first battery, wherein the power supply line is configured to connect the first power converting section to the load; and a control section which is configured to control the first power converting section in such a way that a current which is output from the first battery to the first power converting section via the moving object connector has a first value or a smaller value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akinori Maruyama, Kentaro Imoto
  • Patent number: 12037126
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fundamental modeling and control method in dynamic energy conversion and transfers in complex energy systems with multiple energy sources, fuel and electric. The multi-layered modeling enables efficient and stable operation through optimized coordination of engines and electric part of a hybrid turbo-electric distribution system (TeDP). A provable coordination of power and rate of change of power interactions between the components is done at the higher-system level. Advanced nonlinear control of components is disclosed to ensure that components meet power/rate of change of power commands given by the higher level. This method is used to demonstrate, for the first time, how rotor stall and surge instabilities in engines can be eliminated by controlling the electric generators and/or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: SmartGridz, Inc.
    Inventors: Marija Ilic, Rupamathi Jaddivada
  • Patent number: 12033032
    Abstract: In a general aspect, a quantum processor has a modular architecture. In some aspects, a modular quantum processor includes first and second quantum processor chips and a cap structure. The first quantum processor chip is supported on a substrate layer and includes a first plurality of qubit devices. The second quantum processor chip is supported on the substrate layer and includes a second plurality of qubit devices. The cap structure is supported on the first and second quantum processor chips and includes a coupler device that provides coupling between at least one of the first plurality of qubit devices with at least one of the second plurality of qubit devices. In some instances, the coupler device is an active coupler device that is configured to selectively couple at least one of the first plurality of qubit devices with at least one of the second plurality of qubit devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Rigetti & Co, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Justin Gerchick Scheer, Maxwell Benjamin Block, Benjamin Jacob Bloom, Matthew J. Reagor, Alexander Papageorge, Kamal Yadav, Nasser Alidoust, Colm Andrew Ryan, Shane Arthur Caldwell, Yuvraj Mohan, Anthony Polloreno, John Morrison Macaulay, Blake Robert Johnson
  • Patent number: 12032896
    Abstract: A method is disclosed including: generating, based on design information for an integrated circuit, a circuit design that includes an initial power delivery network (PDN) for the integrated circuit; performing a pre-layout simulation to the circuit design that includes the initial power delivery network, to determine whether the circuit design meets a predetermined specification; generating a circuit layout of the integrated circuit when the circuit design meets the predetermined specification; modifying a pillar density of the initial power delivery network repeatedly when the circuit design does not meet the predetermined specification until the circuit design meets the predetermined specification to generate a circuit layout of the integrated circuit; and performing a post-layout simulation to the circuit layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Chieh Yang, Tai-Yi Chen, Yun-Ru Chen, Yung-Chow Peng
  • Patent number: 12032889
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a method and apparatus for estimating the effective resistance for the design of on-chip power nets are disclosed. Through sampled node resistance, performance of a power net can be determined on an entire chip. Effective resistance predictions can be made for all nodes. Through the resistance predictions, a designer can analyze the which areas would benefit from power and ground augmentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventor: Jong Beom Park
  • Patent number: 12030397
    Abstract: A vehicle charging system which comprises a electric cord and vehicle connector assembly, a sensor for determining the thermal buildup in the electric cord and vehicle connector assembly, and the processor monitors and modifies the pilot signal so as to limit the level of current being supplied to the electric vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Konnectronix, Inc.
    Inventors: John Alford, Peter Veiga, Paul Burke
  • Patent number: 12034327
    Abstract: Deterioration of a power storage device is reduced. Switches that control the connections of a plurality of power storage devices separately are provided. The switches are controlled with a plurality of control signals, so as to switch between charge and discharge of each of the power storage devices or between serial connection and parallel connection of the plurality of power storage devices. Further, a semiconductor circuit having a function of carrying out arithmetic is provided for the power storage devices, so that a control system of the power storage devices or a power storage system is constructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minoru Takahashi, Junpei Momo, Yutaka Shionoiri
  • Patent number: 12024037
    Abstract: A charging system for an electric vehicle includes: a rechargeable energy storage device adapted to store electrical energy and to supply the stored electrical energy to at least one electric motor of the vehicle to propel the vehicle; a charger adapted to supply electrical energy to the energy storage device according to a selectable power rating of at least two power ratings to charge and/or recharge the energy storage device based on a selected one of power ratings; and a controller adapted to select one of the power ratings of the charger to set the charger to charge and/or recharge the energy storage device based on the selected one of the power ratings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: ZERO MOTORCYCLES, INC.
    Inventors: Eland Eggers, Akshay Agrawal, Abe Askenazi, Robert Hazbun, Will M. Brunner
  • Patent number: 12019971
    Abstract: A violation prediction system includes machine learning circuitry trained based on past data to predict the presence of violations in electronic device designs after routing has been performed. The machine learning circuitry configured to predict, based on the past data and a pre-routing layout of an electronic device design, whether one or more violations would be present in in the electronic device design due to routing of the layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Lin Chuang, Szu-ju Huang, Shih-Yao Lin, Shih Feng Hung, Yin-An Chen
  • Patent number: 12014129
    Abstract: A system includes an integrated circuit device configured to implement a circuit design. The integrated circuit device includes a communication interface configured to receive the circuit design in a configuration bitstream and instrumentation logic in the configuration bitstream and signal collector block configured to collect signal data based on the instrumentation logic during implementation of the circuit design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Yi Peng, Brandon Lewis Gordon
  • Patent number: 12014078
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory module in parallel architecture is described. It includes memory function and data storage function in a single module. It enables host system to use memory bus to access storage devices and to use the same memory command protocol for storage device access. The parallel architecture enables contents in memory devices and storage devices to be exchanged freely on module under the control of host memory controller to boost performance of computer and to retain data even if power to computer is shut off. The configuration of non-volatile memory module can be partitioned or expanded into multiple independent channels on module seamlessly with or without ECC supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Entrantech Inc.
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 12008296
    Abstract: Automated circuit generation is disclosed. In some embodiments, parameters are received and a circuit schematic is generated automatically by software. In some embodiment, parameters are received and a circuit layout is generated automatically by software. In some embodiments, a design interface may be used to create a behavioral model of a circuit. Software may generate a circuit specification to generate a schematic. In various embodiments, circuit component values may be determined and generated. Certain embodiments pertain to automating layout of circuits. Software may receive parameters for functional circuit components and generate a circuit schematic and/or a layout. The present techniques are particularly useful for automatically generating analog circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: CELERA, INC.
    Inventors: Calum MacRae, John Mason, Karen Mason
  • Patent number: 12009683
    Abstract: The standby power supply device includes one or more secondary batteries and a charging circuit that charges the secondary batteries. The charging circuit includes a voltage adjuster that controls the state of charge of the secondary batteries, and a controller that controls the voltage adjuster by detecting the degree of deterioration of the secondary batteries over time. In the charging circuit, the voltage adjuster charges the secondary batteries at a charge voltage lower than a full charge voltage of the secondary batteries to bring the secondary batteries into a load power supply standby state, and gradually increases the charge voltage of the secondary batteries according to the degree of deterioration of the secondary batteries detected by the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: PANASONIC ENERGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shusuke Miyaji, Shota Ogawa, Toshiaki Ishikawa, Masayuki Kobayashi, Hidenori Tsuda
  • Patent number: 12008302
    Abstract: An IC structure includes first, second, third, and fourth transistors on a substrate, a first net and a second net. The first net includes a plurality of first metal lines routed on a first metallization layer, and a plurality of first metal vias electrically connecting the plurality of first metal lines to the first and second transistors. The second net includes a plurality of second metal lines routed on a second metallization layer, and a plurality of second metal vias electrically connecting the plurality of second metal lines to the third and fourth transistors. A count of the first metal vias of the first net is less than a count of the second metal vias of the second net, and a line height of the first metal line of the first net is greater than a line height of the second metal line of the second net.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuang-Hung Chang, Yuan-Te Hou, Chung-Hsing Wang, Yung-Chin Hou
  • Patent number: 11996723
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a switch driving circuit, the switch driving circuit includes a discharge circuit, a switch driving port, a voltage generating circuit, and a port conduction circuit. The discharge circuit supplies a voltage to the voltage generating circuit. The voltage generating circuit boosts the voltage to a driving voltage according to signal outputted by a microcontroller. The driving voltage controls an electronic switch module connected to the switch driving port to turn on or turn off. The port conduction circuit controls the switch driving port to make a connection between the voltage generating circuit and the electronic switch module according to a first control signal of the microcontroller. The present disclosure also provides a battery controlling circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: DONGGUAN NVT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: Jun Zhou
  • Patent number: 11996699
    Abstract: The invention firstly relates to a receiver unit (200), configured to interact for wireless energy transfer with a transmitter unit (100) separate from the receiving unit, said transmitter unit (100) comprising a primary coil (L1) that can be supplied with a supply voltage (UV), wherein the receiver unit (200) comprises a secondary coil (L2) to which a DC link capacitor (CZ) and an energy storage unit (220) are connected by a power converter (210). According to the invention, the receiver unit (200) contains a device (240) for actuating the power converter (210) when a voltage is applied on the DC link capacitor (CZ) for supplying an alternating current (I) flowing through the secondary coil (L2) by actuating the power converter (210) to generate an energy pulse (EP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Kardion Gmbh
    Inventors: Samuel Vasconcelos Araujo, Michael Jiptner
  • Patent number: 11984256
    Abstract: A wound component having a ferromagnetic support, at least one electrically conductive winding wound around the ferromagnetic support and adapted to conduct at least one induction current, and a temperature sensor interposed between the ferromagnetic support and the winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: META SYSTEM S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Simonazzi, Cesare Lasagni, Severino Bigliardi
  • Patent number: 11983605
    Abstract: Systems and techniques that facilitate partitioned template matching and/or symbolic peephole optimization are provided. In various embodiments, a system can comprise a template component, which can perform template matching on a Clifford circuit associated with a set of qubits. In various aspects, the system can comprise a partition component, which can partition, prior to the template matching, the Clifford circuit into a computation stage, a Pauli stage, and a SWAP stage. In various instances, the template matching can be performed on the computation stage. In various embodiments, the system can comprise a symbolic component, which can select a subset of qubits from the set of qubits, rewrite at least one entangling gate in the computation stage such that a target of the at least one entangling gate is in the subset of qubits, and replace the at least one rewired entangling gate with a symbolic Pauli gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sergey Bravyi, Shaohan Hu, Dmitri Maslov, Ruslan Shaydulin
  • Patent number: 11975624
    Abstract: Provided are a wireless charging system and methodology including a charging station, an application, and a server configured and operating to facilitate wireless vehicle charging. The charging station includes a charging unit for transferring power, a control unit, and a communication unit. The application is accessible through a mobile device and capable of communicating with the charging station. The server is capable of communicating with the charging station and the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: HEVO INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy Ryan McCool, Steven Clark Monks
  • Patent number: 11966681
    Abstract: The computer executable instructions include a command that accepts multiple user input through various command options. The command encapsulates and implements multiple original software algorithms that convert trunking design intent, expressed via the command options, into trunks on multiple layers of a process technology node. Once executed, the command generates shapes of trunks of specified topology on specified layers. The command includes a set of options to generate a simple or complex trunking topology. The command accepts topology, set of zones, nets and many other options that the user provides to the command to yield trunks of a desired topology. The topology description is relative; thus, it can easily adjust as design changes. The command together with its options represents trunk creation intent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Sergei Babokhov, Charles Magnuson