Patents by Inventor David FICK

David FICK 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: 20200192858
    Abstract: A system and method for automated data propagation and automated data processing within an integrated circuit includes an intelligence processing integrated circuit comprising at least one intelligence processing pipeline, wherein the at least one intelligence processing pipeline includes: a main data buffer that stores input data; a plurality of distinct intelligence processing tiles, wherein each distinct intelligence processing tile includes a computing circuit and a local data buffer; a token-based governance module, the token-based governance module implementing: a first token-based control data structure; a second token-based control data structure, wherein the first token-based control data structure and the second-token based control data operate in cooperation to control an automated flow of the input data and/or an automated processing of the input data through the at least one intelligence processing pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Patent number: 10606797
    Abstract: A system and method for automated data propagation and automated data processing within an integrated circuit includes an intelligence processing integrated circuit comprising at least one intelligence processing pipeline, wherein the at least one intelligence processing pipeline includes: a main data buffer that stores input data; a plurality of distinct intelligence processing tiles, wherein each distinct intelligence processing tile includes a computing circuit and a local data buffer; a token-based governance module, the token-based governance module implementing: a first token-based control data structure; a second token-based control data structure, wherein the first token-based control data structure and the second-token based control data operate in cooperation to control an automated flow of the input data and/or an automated processing of the input data through the at least one intelligence processing pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20200083897
    Abstract: A mixed-signal integrated circuit that includes: a global reference signal source; a first summation node and a second summation node; a plurality of distinct pairs of current generating circuits arranged along the first summation node and the second summation node; a first current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs that is arranged on the first summation node and a second current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs is arranged on the second summation node; a common-mode current circuit that is arranged in electrical communication with each of the first and second summation nodes; where a local DAC adjusts a differential current between the first second summation nodes based on reference signals from the global reference source; and a comparator or a finite state machine that generates a binary output value current values obtained from the first and second summation nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Publication number: 20200081937
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Publication number: 20200012617
    Abstract: Systems and methods include an integrated circuit that includes a plurality of computing tiles, wherein each of the plurality of computing tiles includes: a matrix multiply accelerator, a computing processing circuit; and a flow scoreboard module; a local data buffer, wherein the plurality of computing tiles together define an intelligence processing array; a network-on-chip system comprising: a plurality of network-on-chip routers establishing a communication network among the plurality of computing tiles, wherein each network-on-chip router is in operable communication connection with at least one of the plurality of computing tiles and a distinct network-on-chip router of the plurality of network-on-chip routers; and an off-tile buffer that is arranged in remote communication with the plurality of computing tiles, wherein the off-tile buffer stores raw input data and/or data received from an upstream process or an upstream device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20200012616
    Abstract: A system and method for automated data propagation and automated data processing within an integrated circuit includes an intelligence processing integrated circuit comprising at least one intelligence processing pipeline, wherein the at least one intelligence processing pipeline includes: a main data buffer that stores input data; a plurality of distinct intelligence processing tiles, wherein each distinct intelligence processing tile includes a computing circuit and a local data buffer; a token-based governance module, the token-based governance module implementing: a first token-based control data structure; a second token-based control data structure, wherein the first token-based control data structure and the second-token based control data operate in cooperation to control an automated flow of the input data and/or an automated processing of the input data through the at least one intelligence processing pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Patent number: 10521395
    Abstract: Systems and methods include an integrated circuit that includes a plurality of computing tiles, wherein each of the plurality of computing tiles includes: a matrix multiply accelerator, a computing processing circuit; and a flow scoreboard module; a local data buffer, wherein the plurality of computing tiles together define an intelligence processing array; a network-on-chip system comprising: a plurality of network-on-chip routers establishing a communication network among the plurality of computing tiles, wherein each network-on-chip router is in operable communication connection with at least one of the plurality of computing tiles and a distinct network-on-chip router of the plurality of network-on-chip routers; and an off-tile buffer that is arranged in remote communication with the plurality of computing tiles, wherein the off-tile buffer stores raw input data and/or data received from an upstream process or an upstream device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Fick, Malav Parikh, Paul Toth, Adam Caughron, Vimal Reddy, Erik Schlanger, Sergio Schuler, Zainab Nasreen Zaidi, Alex Dang-Tran, Raul Garibay, Bryant Sorensen
  • Patent number: 10523230
    Abstract: A mixed-signal integrated circuit that includes: a global reference signal source; a first summation node and a second summation node; a plurality of distinct pairs of current generating circuits arranged along the first summation node and the second summation node; a first current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs that is arranged on the first summation node and a second current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs is arranged on the second summation node; a common-mode current circuit that is arranged in electrical communication with each of the first and second summation nodes; where a local DAC adjusts a differential current between the first second summation nodes based on reference signals from the global reference source; and a comparator or a finite state machine that generates a binary output value current values obtained from the first and second summation nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Patent number: 10515136
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Publication number: 20190326921
    Abstract: A mixed-signal integrated circuit that includes: a global reference signal source; a first summation node and a second summation node; a plurality of distinct pairs of current generating circuits arranged along the first summation node and the second summation node; a first current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs that is arranged on the first summation node and a second current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs is arranged on the second summation node; a common-mode current circuit that is arranged in electrical communication with each of the first and second summation nodes; where a local DAC adjusts a differential current between the first second summation nodes based on reference signals from the global reference source; and a comparator or a finite state machine that generates a binary output value current values obtained from the first and second summation nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Patent number: 10452745
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Patent number: 10409889
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Publication number: 20190258695
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Patent number: 10389375
    Abstract: A mixed-signal integrated circuit that includes: a global reference signal source; a first summation node and a second summation node; a plurality of distinct pairs of current generating circuits arranged along the first summation node and the second summation node; a first current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs that is arranged on the first summation node and a second current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs is arranged on the second summation node; a common-mode current circuit that is arranged in electrical communication with each of the first and second summation nodes; where a local DAC adjusts a differential current between the first second summation nodes based on reference signals from the global reference source; and a comparator or a finite state machine that generates a binary output value current values obtained from the first and second summation nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Publication number: 20190251137
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Publication number: 20190188241
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Publication number: 20190179776
    Abstract: Systems and methods of implementing a mixed-signal integrated circuit includes sourcing, by a reference signal source, a plurality of analog reference signals along a shared signal communication path to a plurality of local accumulators; producing an electrical charge, at each of the plurality of local accumulators, based on each of the plurality of analog reference signals; adding or subtracting, by each of the plurality of local accumulators, the electrical charge to an energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators over a predetermined period; summing along the shared communication path the electrical charge from the energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators at an end of the predetermined period; and generating an output based on a sum of the electrical charge from each of the plurality of local accumulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Patent number: 10255205
    Abstract: Systems and methods of implementing a mixed-signal integrated circuit includes sourcing, by a reference signal source, a plurality of analog reference signals along a shared signal communication path to a plurality of local accumulators; producing an electrical charge, at each of the plurality of local accumulators, based on each of the plurality of analog reference signals; adding or subtracting, by each of the plurality of local accumulators, the electrical charge to an energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators over a predetermined period; summing along the shared communication path the electrical charge from the energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators at an end of the predetermined period; and generating an output based on a sum of the electrical charge from each of the plurality of local accumulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Publication number: 20190087356
    Abstract: Systems and methods of implementing a mixed-signal integrated circuit includes sourcing, by a reference signal source, a plurality of analog reference signals along a shared signal communication path to a plurality of local accumulators; producing an electrical charge, at each of the plurality of local accumulators, based on each of the plurality of analog reference signals; adding or subtracting, by each of the plurality of local accumulators, the electrical charge to an energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators over a predetermined period; summing along the shared communication path the electrical charge from the energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators at an end of the predetermined period; and generating an output based on a sum of the electrical charge from each of the plurality of local accumulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Patent number: 9702101
    Abstract: A vacuum hose handling and safety vacuum release system, a tubular column attachable to an industrial vacuum hose end having a long handle and a short T-handle positioned at right angles to each other that will allow a user to strategically place the metallic vacuum tube conveniently and easily to vacuum debris in a safe manner. The tube has at least one bypass orifice that the user can open to reduce or eliminate the suction at the nozzle via a lever pivotally located adjacent the T-handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventor: David Ficks