Patents by Inventor James Hunkins

James Hunkins 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: 10909060
    Abstract: A data transmission medium includes first and second conductors and a first reversible plug connector coupled to a first end thereof. The first reversible plug connector includes a plurality of signal pins, a crossbar switch, a receiver, and a transmitter. In response to a first configuration state, the plurality of signal pins includes a first predetermined number of reception pins and a second predetermined number of transmission pins. The first and second predetermined numbers are different from each other and each is greater than zero. The crossbar switch couples the first predetermined number of reception pins to a first port and the second predetermined number of transmission pins to a second port. The receiver has an input coupled to the first conductor, and an output coupled to the first port. The transmitter has an input coupled to the second port and an output coupled to the second conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: ATI Technologies ULC
    Inventor: James Hunkins
  • Publication number: 20200183868
    Abstract: A data transmission medium includes first and second conductors and a first reversible plug connector coupled to a first end thereof. The first reversible plug connector includes a plurality of signal pins, a crossbar switch, a receiver, and a transmitter. In response to a first configuration state, the plurality of signal pins includes a first predetermined number of reception pins and a second predetermined number of transmission pins. The first and second predetermined numbers are different from each other and each is greater than zero. The crossbar switch couples the first predetermined number of reception pins to a first port and the second predetermined number of transmission pins to a second port. The receiver has an input coupled to the first conductor, and an output coupled to the first port. The transmitter has an input coupled to the second port and an output coupled to the second conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: ATI Technologies ULC
    Inventor: James Hunkins
  • Patent number: 8781260
    Abstract: The systems and methods include multiple processors that each couple to receive commands and data, where the commands and/or data correspond to frames of video that include multiple pixels. Additionally, an interlink module is coupled to receive processed data corresponding to the frames from each of the multiple processors. The interlink module selects pixels of the frames from the processed data of one of the processors based on a predetermined pixel characteristic and outputs the frames that include the selected pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: ATI Technologies ULC
    Inventors: James Hunkins, Raja Koduri
  • Patent number: 8681160
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing data. The systems and methods include multiple processors that each couple to receive commands and data, where the commands and/or data correspond to frames of video that include multiple pixels. Additionally, an interlink module is coupled to receive processed data corresponding to the frames from each of the multiple processors. The interlink module controls a phase alignment between the processors. The interlink module selects pixels of the frames from the processed data of one of the processors based on a predetermined pixel characteristic and outputs the frames that include the selected pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: ATI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Syed Athar Hussain, James Hunkins, Jacques Vallieres
  • Publication number: 20130235077
    Abstract: The systems and methods include multiple processors that each couple to receive commands and data, where the commands and/or data correspond to frames of video that include multiple pixels. Additionally, an interlink module is coupled to receive processed data corresponding to the frames from each of the multiple processors. The interlink module selects pixels of the frames from the processed data of one of the processors based on a predetermined pixel characteristic and outputs the frames that include the selected pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES ULC
    Inventors: James HUNKINS, Raja KODURI
  • Patent number: 8452128
    Abstract: The systems and methods include multiple processors that each couple to receive commands and data, where the commands and/or data correspond to frames of video that include multiple pixels. Additionally, an interlink module is coupled to receive processed data corresponding to the frames from each of the multiple processors. The interlink module selects pixels of the frames from the processed data of one of the processors based on a predetermined pixel characteristic and outputs the frames that include the selected pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: ATI Technologies ULC
    Inventors: James Hunkins, Raja Koduri
  • Patent number: 8272900
    Abstract: An electrical connector, such as a circuit board connector, includes a first group or subassembly of electrical contacts physically separate from an adjacent and second group or subassembly of contacts. The first group of electrical contacts and second group of electrical contacts each include a row of lower contacts and upper contacts. The second group of electrical contacts has an identical but mirrored configuration as the first group of electrical contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
    Inventor: James Hunkins
  • Publication number: 20120120079
    Abstract: The systems and methods include multiple processors that each couple to receive commands and data, where the commands and/or data correspond to frames of video that include multiple pixels. Additionally, an interlink module is coupled to receive processed data corresponding to the frames from each of the multiple processors. The interlink module selects pixels of the frames from the processed data of one of the processors based on a predetermined pixel characteristic and outputs the frames that include the selected pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: James Hunkins, Raja Koduri
  • Patent number: 8103131
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing data. The systems and methods include multiple processors that each couple to receive commands and data, where the commands and/or data correspond to frames of video that include multiple pixels. Additionally, an interlink module is coupled to receive processed data corresponding to the frames from each of the multiple processors. The interlink module selects pixels of the frames from the processed data of one of the processors based on a predetermined pixel characteristic and outputs the frames that include the selected pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: ATI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James Hunkins, Raja Koduri
  • Publication number: 20100013840
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing data. The systems and methods include multiple processors that each couple to receive commands and data, where the commands and/or data correspond to frames of video that include multiple pixels. Additionally, an interlink module is coupled to receive processed data corresponding to the frames from each of the multiple processors. The interlink module selects pixels of the frames from the processed data of one of the processors based on a predetermined pixel characteristic and outputs the frames that include the selected pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: ATI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: James Hunkins, Raja Koduri
  • Patent number: 7613346
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing data. The systems and methods include multiple processors that each couple to receive commands and data, where the commands and/or data correspond to frames of video that include multiple pixels. Additionally, an interlink module is coupled to receive processed data corresponding to the frames from each of the multiple processors. The interlink module selects pixels of the frames from the processed data of one of the processors based on a predetermined pixel characteristic and outputs the frames that include the selected pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: ATI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James Hunkins, Raja Koduri
  • Publication number: 20060267993
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing data. The systems and methods include multiple processors that each couple to receive commands and data, where the commands and/or data correspond to frames of video that include multiple pixels. Additionally, an interlink module is coupled to receive processed data corresponding to the frames from each of the multiple processors. The interlink module selects pixels of the frames from the processed data of one of the processors based on a predetermined pixel characteristic and outputs the frames that include the selected pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: James Hunkins, Raja Koduri
  • Publication number: 20060267988
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing data. The systems and methods include multiple processors that each couple to receive commands and data, where the commands and/or data correspond to frames of video that include multiple pixels. Additionally, an interlink module is coupled to receive processed data corresponding to the frames from each of the multiple processors. The interlink module controls a phase alignment between the processors. The interlink module selects pixels of the frames from the processed data of one of the processors based on a predetermined pixel characteristic and outputs the frames that include the selected pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Syed Hussain, James Hunkins, Jacques Vallieres
  • Patent number: 4162339
    Abstract: A weakening composition printed onto newsprint in a predetermined pattern causes the newsprint to weaken within a short period of time along the lines of the pattern so that the newsprint tears preferentially along the outline of the pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1979
    Inventors: Friedrich J. Weck, James Hunkins, Samuel J. Rinsler
  • Patent number: 4073982
    Abstract: A weakening composition printed onto newsprint in a predetermined pattern causes the newsprint to weaken within a short period of time along the lines of the pattern so that the newsprint tears preferentially along the outline of the pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1978
    Inventors: Friedrich J. Weck, James Hunkins, Samuel J. Rinsler