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).

  • Publication number: 20240048251
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Daniel Escobar, Layne A. Berge, George Paulik, George Russell Zettles, IV, Daniel Ramirez, Jarrett Betke, Karl Erickson, Timothy Clyde Buchholtz, Timothy Lindquist
  • Publication number: 20230394347
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Jarrett Betke, Timothy Lindquist, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Daniel Ramirez, George Russell Zettles, IV
  • Patent number: 11695424
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jarrett Betke, George Russell Zettles, IV, Timothy Lindquist, George Paulik, Timothy Clyde Buchholtz, Karl Erickson, Daniel Ramirez
  • Patent number: 11646015
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11094318
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10732931
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Phil Paone, David Paulsen, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
  • Patent number: 10671348
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson
  • Publication number: 20200167126
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Phil Paone, David Paulsen, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
  • Patent number: 10658993
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson
  • Publication number: 20200127626
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson
  • Publication number: 20200125328
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson
  • Patent number: 10592209
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, George Paulik, John E. Sheets, II, Karl Erickson
  • Patent number: 10587282
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
  • Patent number: 10566987
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
  • Publication number: 20190393886
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
  • Publication number: 20190393885
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
  • Patent number: 10367520
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
  • Patent number: 10348320
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Paulsen, Phil Paone, John E. Sheets, II, George Paulik, Karl Erickson, Gregory J. Uhlmann
  • Publication number: 20080061817
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karl Erickson, John Fifield, Chandrasekharan Kothandaraman, Phil Paone, William Tonti
  • Publication number: 20070241768
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: KARL ERICKSON, John Fifield, Chandrasekharan Kothandaraman, Phil Paone, William Tonti