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).

  • Publication number: 20250053222
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
  • Patent number: 12147287
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
  • Publication number: 20240069620
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
  • Patent number: 11720163
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
  • Publication number: 20220357791
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
  • Patent number: 11397461
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
  • Publication number: 20200064903
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
  • Patent number: 10503241
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
  • Publication number: 20180336146
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Greg Blodgett, Daniele Balluchi, Danilo Caraccio, Graziano Mirichigni
  • Patent number: 9064587
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Greg Blodgett
  • Publication number: 20130272075
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Greg Blodgett
  • Patent number: 8462570
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Blodgett
  • Patent number: 7982494
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Raghu Sreeramaneni, Vijay Vankayala, Greg Blodgett
  • Patent number: 7872926
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Blodgett
  • Publication number: 20100182014
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Raghu Sreeramaneni, Vijay Vankayala, Greg Blodgett
  • Patent number: 7696778
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Raghu Sreeramaneni, Vijay Vankayala, Greg Blodgett
  • Publication number: 20100002530
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Greg Blodgett
  • Publication number: 20090262585
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Blodgett
  • Patent number: 7606102
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Blodgett
  • Patent number: 7558125
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Blodgett