Patents by Inventor Calvin Watson

Calvin Watson 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: 7933779
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for administering the implementation of product change notices (PCN). A PCN database application server computer is utilized to provide a method for implementing a change to telecommunications products. The method includes the steps of receiving a PCN that identifies the change, determining whether the PCN satisfies the implementation requirements, and if the PCN does satisfy these requirements, implementing the change. Once the PCN is received, it is monitored for conformance to an implementation schedule and updated for progress until completion. Updates may be received from remote inventory systems or suppliers. Upon completion or rejection of the PCN, the PCN is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: AT & T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Monica L. Rooks, Archie C. McCain, Calvin Watson
  • Patent number: 7889588
    Abstract: A circuit for reading and programming a fuse. The electronic circuit includes a data fuse coupled to a data node and a reference fuse coupled to a reference node. A programming circuit is coupled to the data node, wherein the programming circuit is configured to, when activated, cause the data fuse to be programmed. A sensing circuit is configured to draw current from the data node and the reference node in order to develop a voltage differential between the data node and the reference node during a read operation. A read circuit is configured to, when activated, enable the sensing circuit to develop the voltage differential during the read operation. A protection circuit is configured to form a voltage divider within the sensing circuit during programming of the fuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.
    Inventors: Calvin Watson, Matthew Cooke
  • Patent number: 7602217
    Abstract: A level shifter circuit and method of operating therefor. The level shifter circuit is coupled to receive a data signal via an input circuit, wherein the input circuit is in a first voltage domain. The level shifter circuit is also coupled to receive a clock signal from a second voltage domain. On a first portion of the clock cycle, true and complementary output nodes of the level shifter circuit (which are in the second voltage domain) are pulled to a first voltage by activation of respective pull transistors. On a second portion of the clock cycle, one of the true or complementary output nodes is pulled to a second voltage on a second voltage node by enabling the supply to the latch. Data is captured by the keeper, outputting true and complementary versions of the data signal in the second phase of the clock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.
    Inventor: Calvin Watson
  • Publication number: 20090175111
    Abstract: A circuit for reading and programming a fuse. The electronic circuit includes a data fuse coupled to a data node and a reference fuse coupled to a reference node. A programming circuit is coupled to the data node, wherein the programming circuit is configured to, when activated, cause the data fuse to be programmed. A sensing circuit is configured to draw current from the data node and the reference node in order to develop a voltage differential between the data node and the reference node during a read operation. A read circuit is configured to, when activated, enable the sensing circuit to develop the voltage differential during the read operation. A protection circuit is configured to form a voltage divider within the sensing circuit during programming of the fuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Calvin Watson, Matthew Cooke
  • Publication number: 20090045843
    Abstract: A level shifter circuit and method of operating therefor. The level shifter circuit is coupled to receive a data signal via an input circuit, wherein the input circuit is in a first voltage domain. The level shifter circuit is also coupled to receive a clock signal from a second voltage domain. On a first portion of the clock cycle, true and complementary output nodes of the level shifter circuit (which are in the second voltage domain) are pulled to a first voltage by activation of respective pull transistors. On a second portion of the clock cycle, one of the true or complementary output nodes is pulled to a second voltage on a second voltage node by enabling the supply to the latch. Data is captured by the keeper, outputting true and complementary versions of the data signal in the second phase of the clock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Calvin Watson
  • Publication number: 20070255582
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for administering the implementation of product change (PCN). A PCN database application server computer is utilized to provide a method for implementing a change to telecommunications products. The method includes the steps of receiving a PCN that identifies the change, determining whether the PCN satisfies the implementation requirements, and if the PCN does satisfy these requirements, implementing the change. Once the PCN is received, it is monitored for conformance to an implementation schedule and updated for progress until completion. Updates may be received from remote inventory systems or suppliers. Upon completion or rejection of the PCN, the PCN is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Monica Rooks, Archie McCain, Calvin Watson
  • Patent number: 7231354
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for administering the implementation of product change notices (PCN). A PCN database application server computer is utilized to provide a method for implementing a change to telecommunications products. The method includes the steps of receiving a PCN that identifies the change, determining whether the PCN satisfies the implementation requirements, and if the PCN does satisfy these requirements, implementing the change. Once the PCN is received, it is monitored for conformance to an implementation schedule and updated for progress until completion. Updates may be received from remote inventory systems or suppliers. Upon completion or rejection of the PCN, the PCN is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Monica L. Rooks, Archie C. McCain, Calvin Watson