Patents by Inventor Jeff R. McSpadden

Jeff R. McSpadden 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).

  • Programmable polynomial generator
    Patent number: 4216540
    Abstract: A polynomial generator for use in an error code correction system consists of an input data multiplexer for determining the mode of operation, a plurality of polynomial enable gates to allow insertion of a predetermined polynomial, a plurality of check character generating gates divided into a first group and a second group for forming an output polynomial from the input data and the predetermined polynomial, an output holding register and a pair of decode gates for constantly monitoring the contents of the holding register to provide an indication of either of two particular conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1980
    Assignee: Control Data Corporation
    Inventor: Jeff R. McSpadden