Patents by Inventor John Anthony BRESLIN

John Anthony BRESLIN 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: 11783171
    Abstract: This application relates to computing circuitry (200, 500, 600) for analogue computing. A plurality of current generators (201) are each configured to generate a defined current (ID1, ID2, . . . IDj) based on a respective input data value (D1, D2, . . . Dj). A memory array (202), having at least one set (204) of programmable-resistance memory cells (203), is arranged to receive the defined currents from each of the current generators at a respective signal line (206). Each set (204) of programmable-resistance memory cells (203) includes a memory cell associated with each signal line that, in use, can be connected between the relevant signal line and a reference voltage so as to generate a voltage on the signal line. An adder module (207) is coupled to each of the signal lines to generate a voltage at an output node (210) based on the sum of the voltages on each of the signal lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Cirrus Logic Inc.
    Inventors: Toru Ido, David Paul Singleton, Gordon James Bates, John Anthony Breslin
  • Patent number: 11362467
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to circuitry for detecting at least partial removal of an audio accessory plug from a corresponding socket. The circuitry comprises a monitoring unit comprising a first terminal configured to be electrically connected to a first socket contact of the socket that is in electrical contact with a first plug contact of the plug when the plug is fully received in the socket. The monitoring unit is configured to monitor a first impedance of a first signal path coupled to the first terminal, and the circuitry is configured to output a signal indicative of detection of at least partial removal of the plug from the socket in response to detection by the monitoring unit of a first predetermined sequence of impedance states of the first signal path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Cirrus Logic, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bruce Bowlerwell, John Anthony Breslin
  • Publication number: 20210167557
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to circuitry for detecting at least partial removal of an audio accessory plug from a corresponding socket. The circuitry comprises a monitoring unit comprising a first terminal configured to be electrically connected to a first socket contact of the socket that is in electrical contact with a first plug contact of the plug when the plug is fully received in the socket. The monitoring unit is configured to monitor a first impedance of a first signal path coupled to the first terminal, and the circuitry is configured to output a signal indicative of detection of at least partial removal of the plug from the socket in response to detection by the monitoring unit of a first predetermined sequence of impedance states of the first signal path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: CIRRUS LOGIC INTERNATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR LTD.
    Inventors: John Bruce BOWLERWELL, John Anthony BRESLIN
  • Publication number: 20210064979
    Abstract: This application relates to computing circuitry (200, 500, 600) for analogue computing. A plurality of current generators (201) are each configured to generate a defined current (ID1, ID2, . . . IDj) based on a respective input data value (D1, D2, . . . Dj). A memory array (202), having at least one set (204) of programmable-resistance memory cells (203), is arranged to receive the defined currents from each of the current generators at a respective signal line (206). Each set (204) of programmable-resistance memory cells (203) includes a memory cell associated with each signal line that, in use, can be connected between the relevant signal line and a reference voltage so as to generate a voltage on the signal line. An adder module (207) is coupled to each of the signal lines to generate a voltage at an output node (210) based on the sum of the voltages on each of the signal lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.
    Inventors: Toru IDO, David Paul SINGLETON, Gordon James BATES, John Anthony BRESLIN