Patents by Inventor Aaron P. Boehm

Aaron P. Boehm 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).

  • Publication number: 20240134744
    Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to command address fault detection using a parity bit. A memory device may receive, from a host device via a command address (CA) bus and during a unit interval, a set of CA bits associated with a CA word. The memory device may receive, from the host device via a parity bus and during the unit interval, a first parity bit that is based on the set of CA bits and a parity generation process. The memory device may generate a second parity bit based on the set of CA bits and the parity generation process. The memory device may compare the first parity bit and the second parity bit. The memory device may selectively transmit an alert signal to the host device based on a result of comparing the first parity bit and the second parity bit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Melissa I. URIBE, Aaron P. BOEHM, Scott E. SCHAEFER, Steffen BUCH
  • Patent number: 11966602
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for refresh counters in a memory system are described. In some examples, a memory device may include two or more counters configured to increment a respective count based on refresh operations performed on a memory array. A comparison may be made between two or more of the respective counts, which may include determining a difference between the respective counts or a difference in rate of incrementing. A memory device may transmit an indication to a host device based on determining a difference between counters, and the memory device, the host device, or both, may perform various operations or enter various operational modes based on the determined difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Schaefer, Aaron P. Boehm
  • Patent number: 11960360
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for redundancy-based error detection in a memory device are described. A memory device may read multiple copies of a codeword from memory and generate for each codeword copy an error detection bit that indicates whether the memory device detected an error in that codeword. Additionally, the memory device may compare the codeword copies and generate one or more match bits that indicate whether corresponding portions of the codewords match. Using a combination of the error detection bits and the match bits, the memory device may determine the error status of each codeword.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Schaefer, Aaron P. Boehm
  • Publication number: 20240118961
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for error detection and classification are described. A memory device may read a codeword from a memory and generate a first set of syndrome bits for the codeword. The memory device may use the first set of syndrome bits to generate a first error detection bit. The memory device may generate a second set of syndrome bits for the codeword and use the second set of syndrome bits to generate a second error detection bit. The memory device may provide the first error detection bit and the second error detection bit to a host device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron P. Boehm, Scott E. Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20240120947
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for error detection and classification at a host device are described. A host device may communicate a read command for a codeword stored at a memory device. In response to communicating the read command, the host device may receive the codeword and an error indication bit that indicates whether the memory device detected an error in the codeword. The host device may use the codeword to generate a set of syndrome bits. The host device may determine an error status of the codeword based on the error indication bit for the codeword and the set of syndrome bits for the codeword.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron P. Boehm, Scott E. Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11953988
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for a memory device with an error correction memory device with fast data access are described. For example, during a read operation, a memory device may be configured to output the data indicated by the read operation concurrent with performing an error correction operation. If the memory device detects an error, the memory device may indicate the error to a host device and, in some cases, output the corrected data to the host device. During a write operation, the memory device may store error detection or correction information associated with data to be stored at the memory device. The memory device may, in some cases, store error detection or correction information generated by the host device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E Schaefer, Aaron P. Boehm
  • Publication number: 20240111627
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for coordinated error correction are described. A memory device may indicate, for example to an external device, that errors were detected in data that was stored by the memory device and requested by the external device based on a comparison between an error correction code stored when the data was written to a memory array and an error correction code generated when the data is read from the memory array. After performing the comparison, an indication of or based on whether the compared error correction codes match may be provided to the external device. The external device may use the indication to detect errors in the received version of the data, or to manage data storage in the memory device, or both, among other operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Scott E. Schaefer, Aaron P. Boehm
  • Patent number: 11947806
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for life expectancy monitoring for memory devices are described. A memory device may monitor a parameter of a component of the memory device or the memory device overall, and may determine whether the parameter satisfies a threshold. The parameter may represent or be associated with a lifetime of the component, a level of wear of the component, or an operating parameter violation of the component, or any combination thereof. The memory device may communicate, to a host device, an indication of the parameter satisfying the threshold, and the host device may use the information in the indication to adjust one or more parameters associated with operating the memory device, among other example operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Schaefer, Aaron P. Boehm, Scott D. Van De Graaff, Todd J. Plum, Mark D. Ingram
  • Publication number: 20240103929
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods related to memory pooling between selected memory resources are described. A system using a memory pool formed as such may enable performance of functions, including automated functions critical for prevention of damage to a product, personnel safety, and/or reliable operation, based on increased access to data that may improve performance of a mission profile. For instance, one apparatus described herein includes a memory resource, a processing resource coupled to the memory resource, and a transceiver resource coupled to the processing resource. The memory resource, the processing resource, and the transceiver resource are configured to enable formation of a memory pool between the memory resource and another memory resource at another apparatus responsive to a request to access the other memory resource transmitted from the processing resource via the transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron P. Boehm, Glen E. Hush, Fa-Long Luo
  • Publication number: 20240103966
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for redundancy-based error detection in a memory device are described. A memory device may read multiple copies of a codeword from memory and generate for each codeword copy an error detection bit that indicates whether the memory device detected an error in that codeword. Additionally, the memory device may compare the codeword copies and generate one or more match bits that indicate whether corresponding portions of the codewords match. Using a combination of the error detection bits and the match bits, the memory device may determine the error status of each codeword.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Scott E. Schaefer, Aaron P. Boehm
  • Patent number: 11942966
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for managing error control information using a register are described. A memory device may store, at a register, an indication of whether the memory device has detected an error included in or otherwise associated with data requested from a host device. The memory device may determine to store the indication based on whether a communication protocol is enabled or disabled, and whether an error control configuration is enabled or disabled. The host device may request information from the register of the memory device, and the memory device may output the indication of whether the error was detected in response to the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron P. Boehm, Scott E. Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11928018
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for coordinated error protection are described. A set of data and an indication of whether a first management procedure performed by a memory device on the set of data detected one or more errors in the set of data may be received at a host device. At the host device, a second error management procedure may be performed on the set of data received from the memory device. Based on the received indication and the second error management procedure, multiple bits indicating whether one or more errors associated with the set of data were detected at the memory device, the host device, or both may be generated. The set of data may be validated or discarded based on the multiple bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Schaefer, Aaron P. Boehm
  • Patent number: 11928333
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for reset verification in a memory system are described. In some examples, a memory device may perform a reset operation and set a mode register to a first value based on performing the reset operation. The first value may be associated with a successful execution of the reset command. The memory device may transmit an indication to a host device based on determining the first value. The host device may determine from the received indication or from the first value stored in the mode register that the first value is associated with the successful execution of the reset command. Thus, the memory device, or the host device, or both may be configured to verify whether the reset operation is successful.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Schaefer, Aaron P. Boehm
  • Patent number: 11922063
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for performing memory command verification are described. A system may include a memory device and a memory controller, which may be external (e.g., a host device). The memory device may receive, from the memory controller, a command indicating a type of operation and an address. The memory device may decode the command and execute an operation (e.g., the operation corresponding to the decoded command) at an execution location on the memory device. The system (e.g., the memory device or the memory controller) may determine whether the executed operation and execution location match the type of operation and address indicated in the command, and the system may thereby determine an error associated with the decoding, the execution, or both of the command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventors: Scott E. Schaefer, Aaron P. Boehm
  • Patent number: 11907061
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for using codewords to detect or correct errors in data (e.g., data stored in a memory device). A host device may generate one or more codewords associated with data to be stored in the memory device. In some cases, the host device may generate one or more codewords for error detection and correction (e.g., corresponding to data transmitted by the host device to the memory device). In some cases, the host device may transmit the codewords and the associated data using an extended (e.g., adjustable) burst length such that the one or more codewords may be included in the burst along with the data. Additionally or alternatively, the host device may transmit one or more of the codewords over one or more channels different than the one or more channels used to transmit the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventors: Scott E. Schaefer, Aaron P. Boehm
  • Patent number: 11899982
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for command block management are described. A memory device may receive a command (e.g., from a host device). The memory device may determine whether the command is defined by determining if the command is included within a set of defined commands. In the case that a received command is absent from the set of defined commands (e.g., the command is undefined), the memory device may block the command from being decoded for execution by the memory device. In some cases, the memory device may switch from a first operation mode to a second operation mode based on receiving an undefined command. The second operation mode may restrict an operation of the memory device, while the first mode may be less restrictive, in some cases. Additionally or alternatively, the memory device may indicate the undefined command to another device (e.g., the host device).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron P. Boehm, Scott E. Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20240036875
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for organizing bits in a memory device are described. In a number of embodiments, an apparatus can include an array of memory cells, a data interface, a multiplexer coupled between the array of memory cells and the data interface, and a controller coupled to the array of memory cells, the controller configured to cause the apparatus to latch bits associated with a row of memory cells in the array in a number of sense amplifiers in a prefetch operation and send the bits from the sense amplifiers, through a multiplexer, to a data interface, which may include or be referred to as DQs. The bits may be sent to the DQs in a particular order that may correspond to a particular matrix configuration and may thus facilitate or reduce the complexity of arithmetic operations performed on the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Glen E. Hush, Aaron P. Boehm, Fa-Long Luo
  • Publication number: 20240040351
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods related to accessing a memory resource at one or more physically remote entities are described. A system accessing a memory resource at one or more physically remote entities may enable performance of functions, including automated functions critical for prevention of damage to a product, personnel safety, and/or reliable operation, based on increased access to data that may improve performance of a mission profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventor: Aaron P. Boehm
  • Publication number: 20240028242
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for scrub rate control for a memory device are described. For example, during a scrub operation, a memory device may perform an error correction operation on data read from a memory array of the memory device. The memory device may determine a quantity of errors detected or corrected during the scrub operation and determine a condition of the memory array based on the quantity of errors. The memory device may indicate the determined condition of the memory array to a host device. In some cases, the memory device may perform scrub operations based on one or more condition of the memory array. For example, as a condition of the memory array deteriorates, the memory device may perform scrub operations at an increased rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron P. Boehm, Debra M. Bell
  • Publication number: 20240030940
    Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to command address fault detection. A memory device may receive, from a host device via a command address (CA) bus, a plurality of bits associated with a command signal or an address signal. The CA bus may be configured for communicating command signals and address signals between the memory device and the host device. The memory device may generate one or more parity bits based on the plurality of bits. The one or more parity bits may be generated using a parity generation process that is common to the memory device and the host device. The memory device may transmit, to the host device, the one or more parity bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron P. BOEHM, Melissa I. URIBE