Patents by Inventor Michael Litt

Michael Litt 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: 8443225
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a method and system for synchronizing clocks between coupled integrated circuits (ICs) in a computer system. According to an embodiment, a dedicated timing pin is provided on a first IC. The first IC configures a second IC to change a pin assignment, so that the second IC interprets a signal sent on the timing pin by the first IC and received on the reassigned pin as a request to transmit a return signal. The return signal is received on the timing pin. The return signal is used to determine whether timing should be adjusted by the first IC. In an embodiment a clock and data recover (CDR) circuit compares the signal sent to the signal received in order to make the determination. In an embodiment the first IC is a processor-based device, and the second IC is a memory device controlled by the first device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignees: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., ATI Technologies ULC
    Inventors: Aaron Nygren, Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Warren Fritz Kruger, Michael Litt
  • Publication number: 20120303995
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a method and system for synchronizing clocks between coupled integrated circuits (ICs) in a computer system. According to an embodiment, a dedicated timing pin is provided on a first IC. The first IC configures a second IC to change a pin assignment, so that the second IC interprets a signal sent on the timing pin by the first IC and received on the reassigned pin as a request to transmit a return signal. The return signal is received on the timing pin. The return signal is used to determine whether timing should be adjusted by the first IC. In an embodiment a clock and data recover (CDR) circuit compares the signal sent to the signal received in order to make the determination. In an embodiment the first IC is a processor-based device, and the second IC is a memory device controlled by the first device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicants: ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC., ATI TECHNOLOGIES ULC
    Inventors: Aaron Nygren, Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Warren Fritz Kruger, Michael Litt
  • Patent number: 8245073
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a method and system for synchronizing clocks between coupled integrated circuits (ICs) in a computer system. According to an embodiment, a dedicated timing pin is provided on a first IC. The first IC configures a second IC to change a pin assignment, so that the second IC interprets a signal sent on the timing pin by the first IC and received on the reassigned pin as a request to transmit a return signal. The return signal is received on the timing pin. The return signal is used to determine whether timing should be adjusted by the first IC. In an embodiment a clock and data recover (CDR) circuit compares the signal sent to the signal received in order to make the determination. In an embodiment the first IC is a processor-based device, and the second IC is a memory device controlled by the first device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Nygren, Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Warren Fritz Kruger, Michael Litt
  • Publication number: 20110019787
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a method and system for synchronizing clocks between coupled integrated circuits (ICs) in a computer system. According to an embodiment, a dedicated timing pin is provided on a first IC. The first IC configures a second IC to change a pin assignment, so that the second IC interprets a signal sent on the timing pin by the first IC and received on the reassigned pin as a request to transmit a return signal. The return signal is received on the timing pin. The return signal is used to determine whether timing should be adjusted by the first IC. In an embodiment a clock and data recover (CDR) circuit compares the signal sent to the signal received in order to make the determination. In an embodiment the first IC is a processor-based device, and the second IC is a memory device controlled by the first device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Aaron Nygren, Ming-Ju Edward Lee, Shadi Barakat, Xiaoling Xu, Toan Duc Pham, Warren Fritz Kruger, Michael Litt
  • Patent number: 5102996
    Abstract: A DNA probe p13-1-25 is homologous to at least a portion of a hypervariable DNA region located on chromosome 19p13.2.fwdarw.19cen in the human genome. The DNA region displays extensive restrictive fragment length polymorphisms when digested with certain restriction endonucleases. Probe p13-1-25 is believed to have three closely linked lock (.alpha., .phi., .epsilon.). Loci .alpha. and .phi. each have two common alleles, whereas .epsilon. has at least 33 alleles, including a null allele. Unrelated individuals display unique fragment patterns on TaqI blots probed with p13-1-25. The probe can be used to produce a genetic "fingerprint" for establishing human identity, determining engraftment of bone marrow transplants, determining parentage, and otherwise mapping genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventors: Michael Litt, Linda L. Bufton, Norman E. Buroker
  • Patent number: 5084566
    Abstract: A DNA probe pl-79 is homologous to at least a portion of a hypervariable DNA region located at chromosome lp36.3 in the human genome. The DNA region displays extensive restriction fragment length polymorphisms when digested with certain restriction endonucleases. Probe pl-79 is believed to have a repeated 39 base sequence CCTGGGGGTGNGNGTGCTGTTCCAGGCTGTCAGAGGCTC, and can be used as a genetic "fingerprint" to establish human identity, determine engraftment of bone marrow transplants, determine parentage, and otherwise map genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Inventors: Michael Litt, Norman E. Buroker
  • Patent number: 5077400
    Abstract: A DNA probe p144-D6 is homologous to at least a portion of a hypervariable DNA region located on chromosome 17(17p13) in the human genome. The DNA region displays a restriction fragment length polymorphism when digested with certain restriction endonucleases. Unrelated invididuals often display unique fragment patterns on Southern blots probed with p144-D6. The probe can be used to produce a genetic "fingerprint" for establishing human identity, determining engraftment of bone marrow transplants, determining parentage, and otherwise mapping genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Assignee: State of Oregon . . . Oregon Health Sciences University
    Inventors: Michael Litt, Sophia K. Kondoleon
  • Patent number: 5026837
    Abstract: A DNA probe p79-2-23 is homologous to at least a portion of a hypervariable DNA region located on chromosome 16q22.fwdarw.q24 in the human genome. The DNA region displays a restriction fragment length polymorphism when digested with certain restriction endonucleases. Unrelated individuals display unique fragment patterns on Southern blots probed with p79-2-23. The probe can be used to produce a genetic "fingerprint" for establishing human identity, determining engraftment of bone marrow transplants, determining parentage, and otherwise mapping genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: The State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon Health Sciences University
    Inventors: Michael Litt, Linda L. Bufton
  • Patent number: 4980461
    Abstract: A DNA probe which is homologous to at least a portion of a hypervariable DNA region D2S3 located at chromosome 2q35-37 in the human genome. The DNA region displays restriction fragment length polymorphism when digested with certain restriction endonucleases. The probe, p5-1-25, can be used to produce a genetic "fingerprint" to establish human identity, determine engraftment of bone marrow transplants, determine parentage, and otherwise map genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Assignee: The State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon Health Sciences University
    Inventor: Michael Litt