Patents by Inventor Joel Vandergriendt

Joel Vandergriendt 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).

  • Embedded processor supporting fixed-function kernels
    Patent number: 12223322
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for embedding a microprocessor in a programmable logic device (PLD), where the microprocessor has a logic unit that can operate in two modes. A first mode is a general purpose mode running at least one general purpose process related to the PLD, and a second mode is a fixed function mode emulating a fixed function for use by logic configured into a fabric of the PLD (fabric). A memory unit is coupled to the logic unit and to the fabric, and the fabric is operable for transferring signals with the logic unit in relation to the fixed function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Microchip Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Severance, Jonathan W. Greene, Joel Vandergriendt
  • Embedded Processor Supporting Fixed-Function Kernels
    Publication number: 20230116391
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for embedding a microprocessor in a programmable logic device (PLD), where the microprocessor has a logic unit that can operate in two modes. A first mode is a general purpose mode running at least one general purpose process related to the PLD, and a second mode is a fixed function mode emulating a fixed function for use by logic configured into a fabric of the PLD (fabric). A memory unit is coupled to the logic unit and to the fabric, and the fabric is operable for transferring signals with the logic unit in relation to the fixed function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Microchip Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Severance, Jonathan W. Greene, Joel Vandergriendt