Patents by Inventor Julie M. Walker

Julie M. Walker 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: 10936418
    Abstract: Uncorrectable memory errors may be reduced by determining a logical array address for a set of memory arrays and transforming the logical array address to at least two unique array addresses based, at least in part, on logical locations of at least two memory arrays within the set of memory arrays. The at least two memory arrays are then accessed using the at least two unique array addresses, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Kiran Pangal, Prashant S. Damle, Rajesh Sundaram, Shekoufeh Qawami, Julie M. Walker, Doyle Rivers
  • Publication number: 20190370112
    Abstract: Uncorrectable memory errors may be reduced by determining a logical array address for a set of memory arrays and transforming the logical array address to at least two unique array addresses based, at least in part, on logical locations of at least two memory arrays within the set of memory arrays. The at least two memory arrays are then accessed using the at least two unique array addresses, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Kiran PANGAL, Prashant S. DAMLE, Rajesh SUNDARAM, Shekoufeh QAWAMI, Julie M. WALKER, Doyle RIVERS
  • Patent number: 10324793
    Abstract: Uncorrectable memory errors may be reduced by determining a logical array address for a set of memory arrays and transforming the logical array address to at least two unique array addresses based, at least in part, on logical locations of at least two memory arrays within the set of memory arrays. The at least two memory arrays are then accessed using the at least two unique array addresses, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Kiran Pangal, Prashant S. Damle, Rajesh Sundaram, Shekoufeh Qawami, Julie M. Walker, Doyle Rivers
  • Patent number: 10289597
    Abstract: Several systems and methods of chip select are described. In one such method, a device maintains two identifiers, (ID_a and ID_m). When the device receives a command, it examines the values of ID_a and ID_m relative to a third reference identifier (ID_s). If either ID_a or ID_m is equivalent to ID_s, the device executes the command, otherwise, the device ignores the command. By using two different identification methods, a system has options in choosing to activate devices, being able to selectively switch between selecting multiple devices and single devices in a quick manner. In another such method, a device may have a persistent area that stores identification information such as an ID_a. Thus, system functionality may remain independent from any defect/marginality associated with the physical or logical components required for initial ID_a assignment of all devices in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Doyle Rivers, Paul D. Ruby, Anand S. Ramalingam, Rajesh Sundaram, Julie M. Walker
  • Publication number: 20180329854
    Abstract: Several systems and methods of chip select are described. In one such method, a device maintains two identifiers, (ID_a and ID_m). When the device receives a command, it examines the values of ID_a and ID_m relative to a third reference identifier (ID_s). If either ID_a or ID_m is equivalent to ID_s, the device executes the command, otherwise, the device ignores the command. By using two different identification methods, a system has options in choosing to activate devices, being able to selectively switch between selecting multiple devices and single devices in a quick manner. In another such method, a device may have a persistent area that stores identification information such as an ID_a. Thus, system functionality may remain independent from any defect/marginality associated with the physical or logical components required for initial ID_a assignment of all devices in the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Doyle Rivers, Paul D. Ruby, Anand S. Ramalingam, Rajesh Sundaram, Julie M. Walker
  • Publication number: 20180253355
    Abstract: Uncorrectable memory errors may be reduced by determining a logical array address for a set of memory arrays and transforming the logical array address to at least two unique array addresses based, at least in part, on logical locations of at least two memory arrays within the set of memory arrays. The at least two memory arrays are then accessed using the at least two unique array addresses, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Kiran PANGAL, Prashant S. DAMLE, Rajesh SUNDARAM, Shekoufeh QAWAMI, Julie M. WALKER, Doyle RIVERS
  • Patent number: 10062444
    Abstract: An integrated circuit, that may be a part of an electronic system, may include a first set of storage cells to store settings and a second set of storage cells to store alternate settings. At least one control cell may also be included in the integrated circuit. The at least one control cell may indicate whether to use the settings stored in the first set of storage cells, or the alternate settings stored in the second set of storage cells, to control one or more operating parameters of the integrated circuit. Methods for using the alternate setting are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Julie M. Walker, Doyle Rivers
  • Patent number: 10056139
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods to correct for threshold voltage drift in non-volatile memory devices are disclosed and described. In one example, a compensated demarcation voltage is generated by either a time-based drift compensation scheme or a disturb-based drift compensation scheme, and read and write operations to the non-volatile memory are carried out using the compensated voltage threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Shekoufeh Qawami, Rajesh Sundaram, Prashant S. Damle, Doyle Rivers, Julie M. Walker
  • Patent number: 9996496
    Abstract: Several systems and methods of chip select are described. In one such method, a device maintains two identifiers, (ID_a and ID_m). When the device receives a command, it examines the values of ID_a and ID_m relative to a third reference identifier (ID_s). If either ID_a or ID_m is equivalent to ID_s, the device executes the command, otherwise, the device ignores the command. By using two different identification methods, a system has options in choosing to activate devices, being able to selectively switch between selecting multiple devices and single devices in a quick manner. In another such method, a device may have a persistent area that stores identification information such as an ID_a. Thus, system functionality may remain independent from any defect/marginality associated with the physical or logical components required for initial ID_a assignment of all devices in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Doyle Rivers, Paul D. Ruby, Anand S. Ramalingam, Rajesh Sundaram, Julie M. Walker
  • Patent number: 9934088
    Abstract: Uncorrectable memory errors may be reduced by determining a logical array address for a set of memory arrays and transforming the logical array address to at least two unique array addresses based, at least in part, on logical locations of at least two memory arrays within the set of memory arrays. The at least two memory arrays are then accessed using the at least two unique array addresses, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Kiran Pangal, Prashant S. Damle, Rajesh Sundaram, Shekoufeh Qawami, Julie M. Walker, Doyle Rivers
  • Publication number: 20170372780
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods to correct for threshold voltage drift in non-volatile memory devices are disclosed and described. In one example, a compensated demarcation voltage is generated by either a time-based drift compensation scheme or a disturb-based drift compensation scheme, and read and write operations to the non-volatile memory are carried out using the compensated voltage threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Shekoufeh Qawami, Rajesh Sundaram, Prashant S. Damle, Doyle Rivers, Julie M. Walker
  • Publication number: 20170351637
    Abstract: Several systems and methods of chip select are described. In one such method, a device maintains two identifiers, (ID_a and ID_m). When the device receives a command, it examines the values of ID_a and ID_m relative to a third reference identifier (ID_s). If either ID_a or ID_m is equivalent to ID_s, the device executes the command, otherwise, the device ignores the command. By using two different identification methods, a system has options in choosing to activate devices, being able to selectively switch between selecting multiple devices and single devices in a quick manner. In another such method, a device may have a persistent area that stores identification information such as an ID_a. Thus, system functionality may remain independent from any defect/marginality associated with the physical or logical components required for initial ID_a assignment of all devices in the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Doyle Rivers, Paul D. Ruby, Anand S. Ramalingam, Rajesh Sundaram, Julie M. Walker
  • Patent number: 9785603
    Abstract: Several systems and methods of chip select are described. In one such method, a device maintains two identifiers, (ID_a and ID_m). When the device receives a command, it examines the values of ID_a and ID_m relative to a third reference identifier (ID_s). If either ID_a or ID_m is equivalent to ID_s, the device executes the command, otherwise, the device ignores the command. By using two different identification methods, a system has options in choosing to activate devices, being able to selectively switch between selecting multiple devices and single devices in a quick manner. In another such method, a device may have a persistent area that stores identification information such as an ID_a. Thus, system functionality may remain independent from any defect/marginality associated with the physical or logical components required for initial ID_a assignment of all devices in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Doyle Rivers, Paul D. Ruby, Anand S. Ramalingam, Rajesh Sundaram, Julie M. Walker
  • Patent number: 9721657
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods to correct for threshold voltage drift in non-volatile memory devices are disclosed and described. In one example, a compensated demarcation voltage is generated by either a time-based drift compensation scheme or a disturb-based drift compensation scheme, and read and write operations to the non-volatile memory are carried out using the compensated voltage threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Shekoufeh Qawami, Rajesh Sundaram, Prashant S. Damle, Doyle Rivers, Julie M. Walker
  • Publication number: 20160328353
    Abstract: Several systems and methods of chip select are described. In one such method, a device maintains two identifiers, (ID_a and ID_m). When the device receives a command, it examines the values of ID_a and ID_m relative to a third reference identifier (ID_s). If either ID_a or ID_m is equivalent to ID_s, the device executes the command, otherwise, the device ignores the command. By using two different identification methods, a system has options in choosing to activate devices, being able to selectively switch between selecting multiple devices and single devices in a quick manner. In another such method, a device may have a persistent area that stores identification information such as an ID_a. Thus, system functionality may remain independent from any defect/marginality associated with the physical or logical components required for initial ID_a assignment of all devices in the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Doyle Rivers, Paul D. Ruby, Anand S. Ramalingam, Rajesh Sundaram, Julie M. Walker
  • Patent number: 9477616
    Abstract: Several systems and methods of chip select are described. In one such method, a device maintains two identifiers, (ID_a and ID_m). When the device receives a command, it examines the values of ID_a and ID_m relative to a third reference identifier (ID_s). If either ID_a or ID_m is equivalent to ID_s, the device executes the command, otherwise, the device ignores the command. By using two different identification methods, a system has options in choosing to activate devices, being able to selectively switch between selecting multiple devices and single devices in a quick manner. In another such method, a device may have a persistent area that stores identification information such as an ID_a. Thus, system functionality may remain independent from any defect/marginality associated with the physical or logical components required for initial ID_a assignment of all devices in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Doyle Rivers, Paul D. Ruby, Anand S. Ramalingam, Rajesh Sundaram, Julie M. Walker
  • Publication number: 20160260499
    Abstract: An integrated circuit, that may be a part of an electronic system, may include a first set of storage cells to store settings and a second set of storage cells to store alternate settings. At least one control cell may also be included in the integrated circuit. The at least one control cell may indicate whether to use the settings stored in the first set of storage cells, or the alternate settings stored in the second set of storage cells, to control one or more operating parameters of the integrated circuit. Methods for using the alternate setting are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Julie M. Walker, Doyle Rivers
  • Publication number: 20160188409
    Abstract: Uncorrectable memory errors may be reduced by determining a logical array address for a set of memory arrays and transforming the logical array address to at least two unique array addresses based, at least in part, on logical locations of at least two memory arrays within the set of memory arrays. The at least two memory arrays are then accessed using the at least two unique array addresses, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kiran Pangal, Prashant S. Damle, Rajesh Sundaram, Shekoufeh Qawami, Julie M. Walker, Doyle Rivers
  • Patent number: 9257162
    Abstract: An integrated circuit, that may be a part of an electronic system, may include a first set of storage cells to store settings and a second set of storage cells to store alternate settings. At least one control cell may also be included in the integrated circuit. The at least one control cell may indicate whether to use the settings stored in the first set of storage cells, or the alternate settings stored in the second set of storage cells, to control one or more operating parameters of the integrated circuit. Methods for using the alternate setting are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Julie M. Walker, Doyle Rivers
  • Patent number: 9136873
    Abstract: Uncorrectable memory errors may be reduced by determining a logical array address for a set of memory arrays and transforming the logical array address to at least two unique array addresses based, at least in part, on logical locations of at least two memory arrays within the set of memory arrays. The at least two memory arrays are then accessed using the at least two unique array addresses, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Kiran Pangal, Prashant S. Damle, Rajesh Sundaram, Shekoufeh Qawami, Julie M. Walker, Doyle Rivers