Patents by Inventor Benjamin Cutler

Benjamin Cutler 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: 7548996
    Abstract: In an information processing system which has plurality of modules including a processor, a main memory and a plurality of I/O devices, a data transfer switch for performing data transfer operations between the processor, main memory and I/O devices comprises a request bus which has a request bus arbiter for receiving read and write requests from each one of the plurality of modules. A processor memory bus is configured to receive address and data information from a predetermined number of modules, including the processor. The processor memory bus has a data bus arbiter for receiving data read and write requests from each one of the predetermined number of modules which are coupled to the processor memory bus. An internal memory bus is configured to receive address and data information from a predetermined number of modules, including the memory and the I/O devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Equator Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Baker, Christopher Basoglu, Benjamin Cutler, Gregorio Gervasio, Woobin Lee, Yatin Mundkur, Toru Nojiri, John O'Donnell, John Poole, legal representative, Ashok Raman, Eric Rehm, Radhika Thekkath, David Poole
  • Patent number: 7457890
    Abstract: An integrated multimedia system having a multimedia processor is disposed in an integrated circuit having a first host processor system coupled to the multimedia processor and a second local processor disposed within the multimedia processor for controlling the operation of the multimedia processor. A data transfer switch is coupled to the second processor for transferring data to various modules of the processor, at least one of which is a data cache. The data transfer switch transfers data in either direction between the cache and a module within the processor. A data streamer schedules simultaneous data transfers among the various-modules disposed within the multimedia processor in accordance with corresponding channel allocations. An interface unit is coupled to the data streamer and has a plurality of input/output (I/O) device driver units. A plurality of external I/O devices are coupled to the plurality of I/O device driver units via a multiplexer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: David Baker, Christopher Basoglu, Benjamin Cutler, Richard Deeley, Gregorio Gervasio, Atsuo Kawaguchi, Keiji Kojima, Woobin Lee, Takeshi Miyazaki, Yatin Mundkur, Vinay Naik, Kiyokazu Nishioka, Toru Nojiri, John O'Donnell, Sarang Padalkar
  • Patent number: 7272670
    Abstract: An integrated multimedia system has a multimedia processor disposed in an integrated circuit. A processor is disposed within the multimedia processor which controls the operation of the multimedia processor. A data transfer switch is disposed within the multimedia processor and coupled to the processor which transfers data to various modules of the multimedia processor. A fixed function unit is disposed within the multimedia processor, coupled to the processor and the data transfer switch. A data streamer is coupled to the data transfer switch, and configured to schedule simultaneous data transfers among a plurality of modules disposed within the multimedia processor in accordance with the corresponding channel allocations. As interface unit is coupled to the data streamer and has a plurality of I/O device driver units. A multiplexer coupled to the interface unit provides access between a selected number of I/O device driver units and external I/O devices via output pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Hitachi
    Inventors: David Baker, Christopher Basoglu, Benjamin Cutler, Richard Deeley, Gregorio Gervasio, Atsuo Kawaguchi, Keiji Kojima, Woobin Lee, Takeshi Miyazaki, Yatin Mundkur, Vinay Naik, Kiyokazu Nishioka, Toru Nojiri, John O'Donnell, Sarang Padalkar
  • Publication number: 20070130401
    Abstract: An integrated multimedia system having a multimedia processor is disposed in an integrated circuit having a first host processor system coupled to the multimedia processor and a second local processor disposed within the multimedia processor for controlling the operation of the multimedia processor. A data transfer switch is coupled to the second processor for transferring data to various modules of the processor, at least one of which is a data cache. The data transfer switch transfers data in either direction between the cache and a module within the processor. A data streamer schedules simultaneous data transfers among the various-modules disposed within the multimedia processor in accordance with corresponding channel allocations. An interface unit is coupled to the data streamer and has a plurality of input/output (I/O) device driver units. A plurality of external I/O devices are coupled to the plurality of I/O device driver units via a multiplexer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: David Baker, Christopher Basoglu, Benjamin Cutler, Richard Deeley, Gregorio Gervasio, Atsuo Kawaguchi, Keiji Kojima, Woobin Lee, Takeshi Miyazaki, Yatin Mundkur, Vinay Naik, Kiyokazu Nishioka, Kiyokazu Nishioka, Toru Nojiri, John O'Donnell, Sarang Padalkar
  • Publication number: 20060288134
    Abstract: In an information processing system which has plurality of modules including a processor, a main memory and a plurality of I/O devices, a data transfer switch for performing data transfer operations between the processor, main memory and I/O devices comprises a request bus which has a request bus arbiter for receiving read and write requests from each one of the plurality of modules. A processor memory bus is configured to receive address and data information from a predetermined number of modules, including the processor. The processor memory bus has a data bus arbiter for receiving data read and write requests from each one of the predetermined number of modules which are coupled to the processor memory bus. An internal memory bus is configured to receive address and data information from a predetermined number of modules, including the memory and the I/O devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: David Baker, Christopher Basoglu, Benjamin Cutler, Gregorio Gervasio, Woobin Lee, Yatin Mundkur, Toru Nojiri, John O'Donnell, David Poole, Ashok Raman, Eric Rehm, Radhika Thekkath, John Poole
  • Patent number: 7051123
    Abstract: In an information processing system which has plurality of modules including a processor, a main memory and a plurality of I/O devices, a data transfer switch for performing data transfer operations between the processor, main memory and I/O devices comprises a request bus which has a request bus arbiter for receiving read and write requests from each one of the plurality of modules. A processor memory bus is configured to receive address and data information from a predetermined number of modules, including the processor. The processor memory bus has a data bus arbiter for receiving data read and write requests from each one of the predetermined number of modules which are coupled to the processor memory bus. An internal memory bus is configured to receive address and data information from a predetermined number of modules, including the memory and the I/O devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Equator Technologies, Inc.,
    Inventors: David Baker, Christopher Basoglu, Benjamin Cutler, Gregorio Gervasio, Woobin Lee, Yatin Mundkur, Toru Nojiri, John O'Donnell, Ashok Raman, Eric Rehm, Radhika Thekkath
  • Publication number: 20040255058
    Abstract: An integrated multimedia system has a multimedia processor disposed in an integrated circuit. The system comprises a first host processor system which is coupled to the multimedia processor. A second local processor is disposed within the multimedia processor which controls the operation of the multimedia processor. A data transfer switch is disposed within the multimedia processor and coupled to the second processor which transfers data to various modules of the multimedia processor. A fixed function unit is disposed within the multimedia processor, coupled to the second processor and the data transfer switch and configured to perform three dimensional graphic operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: David Baker, Christopher Basoglu, Benjamin Cutler, Richard Deeley, Gregorio Gervasio, Atsuo Kawaguchi, Keiji Kojima, Woobin Lee, Takeshi Miyazaki, Yatin Mundkur, Vinay Naik, Kiyokazu Nishioka, Toru Nojiri, John O'Donnell, Sarang Padalkar
  • Publication number: 20040221071
    Abstract: An integrated multimedia system has a multimedia processor disposed in an integrated circuit. The system comprises a first host processor system which is coupled to the multimedia processor. A second local processor is disposed within the multimedia processor which controls the operation of the multimedia processor. A data transfer switch is disposed within the multimedia processor and coupled to the second processor which transfers data to various modules of the multimedia processor. A fixed function unit is disposed within the multimedia processor, coupled to the second processor and the data transfer switch and configured to perform three dimensional graphic operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: David Baker, Christopher Basoglu, Benjamin Cutler, Richard Deeley, Gregorio Gervasio, Atsuo Kawaguchi, Keiji Kojima, Woobin Lee, Takeshi Miyazaki, Yatin Mundkur, Vinay Naik, Kiyokazu Nishioka, Toru Nojiri, John O'Donnell, Sarang Padalkar
  • Patent number: 6702295
    Abstract: A dynamic seal assembly has an outer carrier member formed of one-piece having an outer flange, an inner flange, and an intermediate portion presenting first and second shoulders. A PTFE seal member is disposed about the second shoulder and is compressed axially by a case member which, while the PTFE seal is compressed, is staked to the carrier to secure the seal. The carrier has an axially outwardly facing annular pocket accommodating a foam dust excluder into which a flange of a wear sleeve extends to protect the PTFE seal from debris. Additionally, the seal has a clamping ring having an axially extending first leg providing a second mating surface radially inwardly and generally parallel to the first mating surface of the outer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.
    Inventors: John Christopher Kapcoe, Benjamin Cutler Clark
  • Patent number: 6434649
    Abstract: In an information processing system which has plurality of modules including a processor, a main memory and a plurality of I/O devices, a data transfer switch for performing data transfer operations between the processor, main memory and I/O devices comprises a request bus which has a request bus arbiter for receiving read and write requests from each one of the plurality of modules. A processor memory bus is configured to receive address and data information from a predetermined number of modules, including the processor. The processor memory bus has a data bus arbiter for receiving data read and write requests from each one of the predetermined number of modules which are coupled to the processor memory bus. An internal memory bus is configured to receive address and data information from a predetermined number of modules, including the memory and the I/O devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Equator Technologies
    Inventors: David Baker, Christopher Basoglu, Benjamin Cutler, Gregorio Gervasio, Woobin Lee, Yatin Mundkur, Toru Nojiri, John O'Donnell, David Poole, Ashok Raman, Eric Rehm, Radhika Thekkath
  • Patent number: 6347344
    Abstract: An integrated multimedia system has a multimedia processor disposed in an integrated circuit. The system comprises a first host processor system which is coupled to the multimedia processor. A second local processor is disposed within the multimedia processor which controls the operation of the multimedia processor. A data transfer switch is disposed within the multimedia processor and coupled to the second processor which transfers data to various modules of the multimedia processor. A fixed function unit is disposed within the multimedia processor, coupled to the second processor and the data transfer switch and configured to perform three dimensional graphic operations. A data streamer is coupled to the data transfer switch, and configured to schedule simultaneous data transfers among a plurality of modules disposed within the multimedia processor in accordance with the corresponding channel allocations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Equator Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Baker, Christopher Basoglu, Benjamin Cutler, Richard Deeley, Gregorio Gervasio, Atsuo Kawaguchi, Keiji Kojima, Woobin Lee, Takeshi Miyazaki, Yatin Mundkur, Vinay Naik, Kiyokazu Nishioka, Toru Nojiri, John O'Donnell, Sarang Padalkar