Patents by Inventor Christopher Hume

Christopher Hume 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: 7539076
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein provide for variable data width memory. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a technique for doubling a width of a memory is disclosed, without having to increase a width of the internal data path or the number of input/output pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Hemanshu Vernenker, Margaret Tait, Christopher Hume, Nhon Nguyen, Allen White, Tim Swensen, Sam Tsai, Steve Eplett
  • Patent number: 7307912
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein provide for variable data width memory. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a technique for doubling a width of a memory is disclosed, without having to increase a width of the internal data path or the number of input/output pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Hemanshu T. Vernenker, Margaret C. Tait, Christopher Hume, Nhon Nguyen, Allen White, Tim Swensen, Sam Tsai, Steve Eplett
  • Patent number: 7215591
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide techniques for writing to certain bits of a word location in a memory. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of implementing byte enable logic for a memory is disclosed, with the byte enable logic signals provided on one or more address lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Hemanshu T. Vernenker, Margaret C. Tait, Christopher Hume, Allen White
  • Patent number: 7187203
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a programmable logic device includes a plurality of logic blocks, a plurality of memory blocks, and a plurality of continuation routing paths associated with the memory blocks. A plurality of continuation multiplexers, coupled to the continuation routing paths, are adapted to route signals between the memory blocks, between the logic blocks, and/or between the memory blocks and the logic blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Hume, John A. Schadt, Margaret C. Tait, Hemanshu T. Vernenker, Allen White, Nhon Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7177221
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a programmable logic device includes at least one block of memory having a plurality of memory cells and a plurality of fuses adapted to provide a first set of signals that determines a first configuration for the at least one block of memory. A plurality of multiplexers are adapted to select the first set of signals from the plurality of fuses to configure the at least one block of memory in the first configuration or a second set of signals to configure the at least one block of memory in a second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Zheng Chen, Nhon Nguyen, Hemanshu Vernenker, Allen White, Christopher Hume
  • Patent number: 7149129
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide output data from a memory. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, techniques are disclosed for providing glitch-free output data from a memory through feedback of the output data signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Hemanshu T. Vernenker, Margaret C. Tait, Christopher Hume, Allen White, Tim Swensen, Sam Tsai, Steve Eplett
  • Publication number: 20060087897
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide output data from a memory. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, techniques are disclosed for providing glitch-free output data from a memory through feedback of the output data signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Hemanshu Vernenker, Margaret Tait, Christopher Hume, Allen White, Tim Swensen, Sam Tsai, Steve Eplett
  • Patent number: 6998896
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide metastability-resistant techniques. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a flip flop is disclosed having a dynamic gain skewed to provide metastability resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Louis De La Cruz, Christopher Hume, Allen White
  • Publication number: 20060028897
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide techniques for writing to certain bits of a word location in a memory. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of implementing byte enable logic for a memory is disclosed, with the byte enable logic signals provided on one or more address lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Hemanshu Vernenker, Margaret Tait, Christopher Hume, Allen White
  • Patent number: 4560079
    Abstract: An equipment enclosure comprises a frame whereon edge covers can be assembled by means of lugs fitting into corresponding recesses in the frame. Each of the edge covers comprises a groove overhanging the frame on either side to form a continuous channel all around. Covers are slidably insertable into the continuous groove to trap the lugs in the recesses to prevent the removal of the edge covers, the edge covers in turn co-operating to retain the side covers. A back cover is boltable onto the frame to prevent the sliding out of the side covers and to complete the assembly of the enclosure. The edge covers are provided with projections and slots which are insertable one into the other between adjacent covers to lend added strength to the enclosure. In a modification to the invention an openable portion of the enclosure is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1985
    Assignee: Burroughs Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Eddleston, Christopher Hume