Patents by Inventor Greg Blodgett
Greg Blodgett 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).
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Publication number: 20250053222Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for providing energy information to memory. An embodiment includes determining, by a host, that a charge level of an energy source coupled to the host has reached or exceeded a threshold value, and transmitting, from the host to a memory device coupled to the host, signaling indicative of an energy mode for the memory device, wherein the signaling is transmitted based at least in part on determining that the charge level of the energy source has reached or exceeded the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2024Publication date: February 13, 2025Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
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Patent number: 12147287Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for providing energy information to memory. An embodiment includes determining, by a host, that a charge level of an energy source coupled to the host has reached or exceeded a threshold value, and transmitting, from the host to a memory device coupled to the host, signaling indicative of an energy mode for the memory device, wherein the signaling is transmitted based at least in part on determining that the charge level of the energy source has reached or exceeded the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
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Publication number: 20240069620Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for providing energy information to memory. An embodiment includes determining, by a host, that a charge level of an energy source coupled to the host has reached or exceeded a threshold value, and transmitting, from the host to a memory device coupled to the host, signaling indicative of an energy mode for the memory device, wherein the signaling is transmitted based at least in part on determining that the charge level of the energy source has reached or exceeded the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
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Patent number: 11720163Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for providing energy information to memory. An embodiment includes determining, by a host, that a charge level of an energy source coupled to the host has reached or exceeded a threshold value, and transmitting, from the host to a memory device coupled to the host, signaling indicative of an energy mode for the memory device, wherein the signaling is transmitted based at least in part on determining that the charge level of the energy source has reached or exceeded the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
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Publication number: 20220357791Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for providing energy information to memory. An embodiment includes determining, by a host, that a charge level of an energy source coupled to the host has reached or exceeded a threshold value, and transmitting, from the host to a memory device coupled to the host, signaling indicative of an energy mode for the memory device, wherein the signaling is transmitted based at least in part on determining that the charge level of the energy source has reached or exceeded the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
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Patent number: 11397461Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for providing energy information to memory. An embodiment includes determining, by a host, that a charge level of an energy source coupled to the host has reached or exceeded a threshold value, and transmitting, from the host to a memory device coupled to the host, signaling indicative of an energy mode for the memory device, wherein the signaling is transmitted based at least in part on determining that the charge level of the energy source has reached or exceeded the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
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Publication number: 20200064903Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for providing energy information to memory. An embodiment includes determining, by a host, that a charge level of an energy source coupled to the host has reached or exceeded a threshold value, and transmitting, from the host to a memory device coupled to the host, signaling indicative of an energy mode for the memory device, wherein the signaling is transmitted based at least in part on determining that the charge level of the energy source has reached or exceeded the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
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Patent number: 10503241Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for providing energy information to memory. An embodiment includes determining, by a host, that a charge level of an energy source coupled to the host has reached or exceeded a threshold value, and transmitting, from the host to a memory device coupled to the host, signaling indicative of an energy mode for the memory device, wherein the signaling is transmitted based at least in part on determining that the charge level of the energy source has reached or exceeded the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
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Publication number: 20180336146Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for providing energy information to memory. An embodiment includes determining, by a host, that a charge level of an energy source coupled to the host has reached or exceeded a threshold value, and transmitting, from the host to a memory device coupled to the host, signaling indicative of an energy mode for the memory device, wherein the signaling is transmitted based at least in part on determining that the charge level of the energy source has reached or exceeded the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
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Patent number: 9064587Abstract: A memory chip design methodology is disclosed wherein fuse banks on the memory chip may be implemented without enable fuses. A fuse bank may be enabled by using one or more least significant bits (LSBs) in the memory address stored in the fuse bank, thereby avoiding the need for a separate enable fuse. A reduction in the number of fuses results in space savings on the memory chip real estate and also savings in power consumption because of fewer fuses to be blown and read. With reduced fuse count, the yield of the memory chip's die may also be improved because of less number of defective fuses or failed fuse blows. The use of effective default state inversion for address fuses may further reduce the average number of fuses that need to be blown to repair a given non-redundant memory address. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Greg Blodgett
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Publication number: 20130272075Abstract: A memory chip design methodology is disclosed wherein fuse banks on the memory chip may be implemented without enable fuses. A fuse bank may be enabled by using one or more least significant bits (LSBs) in the memory address stored in the fuse bank, thereby avoiding the need for a separate enable fuse. A reduction in the number of fuses results in space savings on the memory chip real estate and also savings in power consumption because of fewer fuses to be blown and read. With reduced fuse count, the yield of the memory chip's die may also be improved because of less number of defective fuses or failed fuse blows. The use of effective default state inversion for address fuses may further reduce the average number of fuses that need to be blown to repair a given non-redundant memory address. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: Greg Blodgett
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Patent number: 8462570Abstract: A memory chip design methodology is disclosed wherein fuse banks on the memory chip may be implemented without enable fuses. A fuse bank may be enabled by using one or more least significant bits (LSBs) in the memory address stored in the fuse bank, thereby avoiding the need for a separate enable fuse. A reduction in the number of fuses results in space savings on the memory chip real estate and also savings in power consumption because of fewer fuses to be blown and read. With reduced fuse count, the yield of the memory chip's die may also be improved because of less number of defective fuses or failed fuse blows. The use of effective default state inversion for address fuses may further reduce the average number of fuses that need to be blown to repair a given non-redundant memory address. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Greg Blodgett
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Patent number: 7982494Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include systems for calibrating an output circuit. A comparator is coupled to a calibration terminal and configured to determine whether the calibration terminal is in a first state coupled to a calibration resistor or in a second state. A calibration circuit is coupled to the calibration terminal and configured to generate a calibration value based in part on the presence or absence of the calibration resistor. An impedance selector is coupled to the calibration circuit, the comparator, and a default calibration value. The impedance selector is configured to select the default calibration value when the comparator indicates the calibration terminal is in the second state and to select the calibration value coupled from the calibration circuit when the comparator indicates the calibration terminal is in the first state.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Raghu Sreeramaneni, Vijay Vankayala, Greg Blodgett
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Patent number: 7872926Abstract: An input buffer having a comparator that receives an input signal, a reference signal and a positive feedback. The comparator compares the input signal relative to the reference signal and generates an output signal transitioning between a first logic state and a second logic state responsive to the magnitude of the input signal transitioning through the magnitude of the reference signal. The comparator intensifies the output signal in response to the positive feedback from the output of the comparator while the output signal transitions from the first logic state to the second logic state.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Greg Blodgett
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Publication number: 20100182014Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include systems for calibrating an output circuit. A comparator is coupled to a calibration terminal and configured to determine whether the calibration terminal is in a first state coupled to a calibration resistor or in a second state. A calibration circuit is coupled to the calibration terminal and configured to generate a calibration value based in part on the presence or absence of the calibration resistor. An impedance selector is coupled to the calibration circuit, the comparator, and a default calibration value. The impedance selector is configured to select the default calibration value when the comparator indicates the calibration terminal is in the second state and to select the calibration value coupled from the calibration circuit when the comparator indicates the calibration terminal is in the first state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Raghu Sreeramaneni, Vijay Vankayala, Greg Blodgett
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Patent number: 7696778Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include systems for calibrating an output circuit. A comparator is coupled to a calibration terminal and configured to determine whether the calibration terminal is in a first state coupled to a calibration resistor or in a second state. A calibration circuit is coupled to the calibration terminal and configured to generate a calibration value based in part on the presence or absence of the calibration resistor. An impedance selector is coupled to the calibration circuit, the comparator, and a default calibration value. The impedance selector is configured to select the default calibration value when the comparator indicates the calibration terminal is in the second state and to select the calibration value coupled from the calibration circuit when the comparator indicates the calibration terminal is in the first state.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Raghu Sreeramaneni, Vijay Vankayala, Greg Blodgett
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Publication number: 20100002530Abstract: A memory chip design methodology is disclosed wherein fuse banks on the memory chip may be implemented without enable fuses. A fuse bank may be enabled by using one or more least significant bits (LSBs) in the memory address stored in the fuse bank, thereby avoiding the need for a separate enable fuse. A reduction in the number of fuses results in space savings on the memory chip real estate and also savings in power consumption because of fewer fuses to be blown and read. With reduced fuse count, the yield of the memory chip's die may also be improved because of less number of defective fuses or failed fuse blows. The use of effective default state inversion for address fuses may further reduce the average number of fuses that need to be blown to repair a given non-redundant memory address. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventor: Greg Blodgett
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Publication number: 20090262585Abstract: An input buffer having a comparator that receives an input signal, a reference signal and a positive feedback. The comparator compares the input signal relative to the reference signal and generates an output signal transitioning between a first logic state and a second logic state responsive to the magnitude of the input signal transitioning through the magnitude of the reference signal. The comparator intensifies the output signal in response to the positive feedback from the output of the comparator while the output signal transitions from the first logic state to the second logic state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Greg Blodgett
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Patent number: 7606102Abstract: A memory chip design methodology is disclosed wherein fuse banks on the memory chip may be implemented without enable fuses. A fuse bank may be enabled by using one or more least significant bits (LSBs) in the memory address stored in the fuse bank, thereby avoiding the need for a separate enable fuse. A reduction in the number of fuses results in space savings on the memory chip real estate and also savings in power consumption because of fewer fuses to be blown and read. With reduced fuse count, the yield of the memory chip's die may also be improved because of less number of defective fuses or failed fuse blows. The use of effective default state inversion for address fuses may further reduce the average number of fuses that need to be blown to repair a given non-redundant memory address. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Greg Blodgett
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Patent number: 7558125Abstract: An input buffer having a comparator that receives an input signal, a reference signal and a positive feedback. The comparator compares the input signal relative to the reference signal and generates an output signal transitioning between a first logic state and a second logic state responsive to the magnitude of the input signal transitioning through the magnitude of the reference signal. The comparator intensifies the output signal in response to the positive feedback from the output of the comparator while the output signal transitions from the first logic state to the second logic state.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Greg Blodgett