Patents by Inventor Karl Erickson
Karl Erickson 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).
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Publication number: 20240048251Abstract: One or more systems, devices, and/or methods provided herein relate to a process for in-process radio frequency (RF) signal quality analysis and amplitude adjustment of one or more RF devices. In one or more embodiments, the RF device can comprise a portion of a quantum computing system, such as of readout electronics thereof, and thus amplitude adjustment can be at a waveform generator that generates pulses to affect one or more qubits of a quantum logic circuit of the quantum computing system. Generally, an electronic device can comprise an RF tap connected to an RF signal component of a first RF signal chain, and an analysis component connected to the RF tap, the analysis component configured to convert an RF signal from the RF signal component and to compare a conversion result thereof to an expected power output that is based on historical data for a second RF signal chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Kevin Daniel Escobar, Layne A. Berge, George Paulik, George Russell Zettles, IV, Daniel Ramirez, Jarrett Betke, Karl Erickson, Timothy Clyde Buchholtz, Timothy Lindquist
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Publication number: 20230394347Abstract: A method of controlling a quantum computing output includes generating a baseline quantum computing signal from a quantum computing system. A controlled noise component is added to the quantum computing system. An output from the quantum computing system is read, wherein the output includes the controlled noise component. An effect on the baseline quantum computing signal due to the controlled noise component in the output is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Jarrett Betke, Timothy Lindquist, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Daniel Ramirez, George Russell Zettles, IV
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Patent number: 11695424Abstract: An apparatus includes a sampling circuit, a sense circuit, and a tuning circuit. The sampling circuit samples an input signal according to a sampling clock signal to produce a sampled signal. The sense circuit determines a scaling factor based on a distortion in the sampled signal caused by the sampling clock signal. The tuning circuit generates an offset signal based on the sampling clock signal and the scaling factor. The offset signal reduces the distortion in the sampled signal caused by the sampling clock signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jarrett Betke, George Russell Zettles, IV, Timothy Lindquist, George Paulik, Timothy Clyde Buchholtz, Karl Erickson, Daniel Ramirez
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Patent number: 11646015Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media for summarizing a call. One of the methods includes generating text corresponding to processing audio produced during an interaction between two participants by executing natural language processing logic. The method includes identifying one or more topics by providing the generated text to a machine learning system, the machine learning system trained to identify topics based on text. The method also includes generating a summary of the interaction based on the one or more topics and the text.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Karl Erickson, David James Karle, Elizabeth Ann Guerrero, Andrew Hunter Davisson, Chelsea-Nicole Verzosa Mojica, Kinkel Rowan, Alexandria Yvonne Carlton, Christie Morales Ramirez
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Patent number: 11094318Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media for summarizing a call. One of the methods includes generating text corresponding to processing audio produced during an interaction between two participants by executing natural language processing logic. The method includes identifying one or more topics by providing the generated text to a machine learning system, the machine learning system trained to identify topics based on text. The method also includes generating a summary of the interaction based on the one or more topics and the text.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Karl Erickson, David James Karle, Elizabeth Ann Guerrero, Andrew Hunter Davisson, Chelsea-Nicole Verzosa Mojica, Kinkel Rowan, Alexandria Yvonne Carlton, Christie Morales Ramirez
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Patent number: 10732931Abstract: A negative-operand compatible subtractor circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit (IC) and can be configured to draw a difference output node to a voltage proportional to a difference between two received N-bit binary numbers. The subtractor circuit includes two sets of N inputs that receive N-bit binary numbers, each set of N inputs indexed by an integer bit number “n.” The subtractor circuit includes two sets of scaled capacitors, each capacitor of two sets of scaled capacitors electrically connected to the difference output node. Each scaled capacitor has a capacitance equal to 2(n)*a unit capacitance (CUNIT). The subtractor circuit includes a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a received RESET signal, the difference output node to ground. A control circuit of the subtractor is configured to, in conjunction with the reset circuit, draw the difference output node to a reset voltage.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Phil Paone, David Paulsen, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
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Patent number: 10671348Abstract: A multiplier circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit and can draw a product output node to a voltage proportional to a product of first and second binary numbers received at two sets of inputs. The multiplier circuit includes a first set of scaled capacitors connected to an output of a multiplexor and to a local product output node. Each multiplexor is connected to a second set of scaled capacitors configured to generate an analog voltage in proportion to the value of the first binary number. Each scaled capacitor of first set of scaled capacitors has a capacitance proportional to a significance of a respective bit of the second binary number. The multiplier circuit includes a reference capacitor connected to ground and the product output node, and a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a RESET signal, the product output node to ground.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson
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Publication number: 20200167126Abstract: A negative-operand compatible subtractor circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit (IC) and can be configured to draw a difference output node to a voltage proportional to a difference between two received N-bit binary numbers. The subtractor circuit includes two sets of N inputs that receive N-bit binary numbers, each set of N inputs indexed by an integer bit number “n.” The subtractor circuit includes two sets of scaled capacitors, each capacitor of two sets of scaled capacitors electrically connected to the difference output node. Each scaled capacitor has a capacitance equal to 2(n)*a unit capacitance (CUNIT). The subtractor circuit includes a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a received RESET signal, the difference output node to ground. A control circuit of the subtractor is configured to, in conjunction with the reset circuit, draw the difference output node to a reset voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2018Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Phil Paone, David Paulsen, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
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Patent number: 10658993Abstract: A multiplier circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit and can draw a product output node to a voltage proportional to a product of first and second binary numbers received at two sets of inputs. The multiplier circuit includes a set of scaled capacitors, each capacitor of the set connected to an output of a multiplexor and to a local product output node. Each multiplexor is connected to the output of a multiplexor configured to generate an analog voltage in proportion to the value of the first binary number. Each scaled capacitor has a capacitance proportional to a significance of a respective bit of the second binary number. The multiplier circuit includes a reference capacitor connected to ground and the product output node, and a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a RESET signal, the product output node to ground.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson
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Publication number: 20200127626Abstract: A multiplier circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit and can draw a product output node to a voltage proportional to a product of first and second binary numbers received at two sets of inputs. The multiplier circuit includes a set of scaled capacitors, each capacitor of the set connected to an output of a multiplexor and to a local product output node. Each multiplexor is connected to the output of a multiplexor configured to generate an analog voltage in proportion to the value of the first binary number. Each scaled capacitor has a capacitance proportional to a significance of a respective bit of the second binary number. The multiplier circuit includes a reference capacitor connected to ground and the product output node, and a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a RESET signal, the product output node to ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson
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Publication number: 20200125328Abstract: A multiplier circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit and can draw a product output node to a voltage proportional to a product of first and second binary numbers received at two sets of inputs. The multiplier circuit includes a first set of scaled capacitors connected to an output of a multiplexor and to a local product output node. Each multiplexor is connected to a second set of scaled capacitors configured to generate an analog voltage in proportion to the value of the first binary number. Each scaled capacitor of first set of scaled capacitors has a capacitance proportional to a significance of a respective bit of the second binary number. The multiplier circuit includes a reference capacitor connected to ground and the product output node, and a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a RESET signal, the product output node to ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson
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Patent number: 10592209Abstract: A multiplier circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit and can draw a product output node to a voltage proportional to a product of two received binary numbers. The multiplier circuit includes two sets of inputs that receive binary numbers. The multiplier circuit includes a set of scaled capacitors, each capacitor of the set connected to an output of an AND gate and to a local product output node. Each AND gate is connected to a unique pair of bits, one bit from each of the two binary numbers. Each scaled capacitor has a capacitance proportional to a product term generated by the corresponding AND gate. The multiplier circuit includes a reference capacitor connected to ground and the product output node, and a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a RESET signal, the product output node to ground.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson
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Patent number: 10587282Abstract: An adder circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit (IC) and can be configured to draw a sum output node to a voltage proportional to a sum of received N-bit binary numbers. The adder circuit includes sets of N inputs that receive N-bit binary numbers, each set of N inputs indexed by an integer bit number “n.” The adder circuit includes sets of scaled capacitors, each capacitor connected to an nth input of the corresponding set of N inputs and to the sum output node. Each scaled capacitor has a capacitance equal to 2(n)*a unit capacitance (CUNIT). The adder circuit includes a reference capacitor connected to ground and the sum output node, and a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a received RESET signal, the sum output node to ground.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
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Patent number: 10566987Abstract: A subtractor circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit (IC) and can be configured to draw a difference output node to a voltage proportional to a difference between two received N-bit binary numbers. The subtractor circuit includes sets of N inputs that receive N-bit binary numbers, each set of N inputs indexed by an integer bit number “n.” The subtractor circuit includes two sets of scaled capacitors, each capacitor of one set connected to an nth input of the corresponding set of N inputs and to the difference output node. Each scaled capacitor has a capacitance equal to 2(n)*a unit capacitance (CUNIT). The subtractor circuit includes a reference capacitor connected to ground and the difference output node, and a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a received RESET signal, the difference output node to ground.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
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Publication number: 20190393886Abstract: A subtractor circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit (IC) and can be configured to draw a difference output node to a voltage proportional to a difference between two received N-bit binary numbers. The subtractor circuit includes sets of N inputs that receive N-bit binary numbers, each set of N inputs indexed by an integer bit number “n.” The subtractor circuit includes two sets of scaled capacitors, each capacitor of one set connected to an nth input of the corresponding set of N inputs and to the difference output node. Each scaled capacitor has a capacitance equal to 2(n)*a unit capacitance (CUNIT). The subtractor circuit includes a reference capacitor connected to ground and the difference output node, and a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a received RESET signal, the difference output node to ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
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Publication number: 20190393885Abstract: An adder circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit (IC) and can be configured to draw a sum output node to a voltage proportional to a sum of received N-bit binary numbers. The adder circuit includes sets of N inputs that receive N-bit binary numbers, each set of N inputs indexed by an integer bit number “n.” The adder circuit includes sets of scaled capacitors, each capacitor connected to an nth input of the corresponding set of N inputs and to the sum output node. Each scaled capacitor has a capacitance equal to 2(n)*a unit capacitance (CUNIT). The adder circuit includes a reference capacitor connected to ground and the sum output node, and a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a received RESET signal, the sum output node to ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
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Patent number: 10367520Abstract: A subtractor circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit (IC) and can be configured to draw a difference output node to a voltage proportional to a difference between two received N-bit binary numbers. The subtractor circuit includes sets of N inputs that receive N-bit binary numbers, each set of N inputs indexed by an integer bit number “n.” The subtractor circuit includes two sets of scaled capacitors, each capacitor of one set connected to an nth input of the corresponding set of N inputs and to the difference output node. Each scaled capacitor has a capacitance equal to 2(n)*a unit capacitance (CUNIT). The subtractor circuit includes a reference capacitor connected to ground and the difference output node, and a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a received RESET signal, the difference output node to ground.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
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Patent number: 10348320Abstract: An adder circuit can be fabricated within an integrated circuit (IC) and can be configured to draw a sum output node to a voltage proportional to a sum of received N-bit binary numbers. The adder circuit includes sets of N inputs that receive N-bit binary numbers, each set of N inputs indexed by an integer bit number “n.” The adder circuit includes sets of scaled capacitors, each capacitor connected to an nth input of the corresponding set of N inputs and to the sum output node. Each scaled capacitor has a capacitance equal to 2(n)* a unit capacitance (CUNIT). The adder circuit includes a reference capacitor connected to ground and the sum output node, and a reset circuit configured to draw, in response to a received RESET signal, the sum output node to ground.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
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Publication number: 20080061817Abstract: Systems, methods, and design structures whereby operation of and/or access to particular features of an electronic device may be controlled after the device has left the control of the manufacturer are provided. The operation and/or access may be provided based on values stored in non-volatile storage elements, such as electrically programmable fused (eFUSES).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Karl Erickson, John Fifield, Chandrasekharan Kothandaraman, Phil Paone, William Tonti
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Publication number: 20070241768Abstract: Techniques and systems whereby operation of and/or access to particular features of an electronic device may be controlled after the device has left the control of the manufacturer are provided. The operation and/or access may be provided based on values stored in non-volatile storage elements, such as electrically programmable fuses (eFUSES).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: KARL ERICKSON, John Fifield, Chandrasekharan Kothandaraman, Phil Paone, William Tonti