Patents by Inventor Michael O'Connell

Michael O'Connell 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: 20250097056
    Abstract: Disclosed is a physical unclonable function generator circuit and method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventor: Cormac Michael O'Connell
  • Patent number: 12237197
    Abstract: Disclosed is a physical unclonable function generator circuit and method. In one embodiment, a physical unclonable function (PUF) generator comprising: a plurality of PUF cells, wherein each of the plurality of PUF cells comprises a first MOS transistor and a second MOS transistor, wherein terminal S of the first MOS transistor is connected to terminal D of the second MOS transistor at a dynamic node, terminal D of the first MOS transistor is coupled to a first bus and terminal G of the first NMOS transistor is coupled to a second bus, and terminals S and G of the second NMOS transistor are coupled to ground; a plurality of dynamic flip-flop (DFF) circuits wherein each of the plurality of DFF circuits is coupled to each of the plurality of PUF cells respectively; a population count circuit coupled to the plurality of DFF circuits; and an evaluation logic circuit having an input coupled to the population count circuit and an output coupled to the plurality of DFF circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Lien Linus Lu, Cormac Michael O'Connell
  • Patent number: 12177370
    Abstract: Disclosed is a physical unclonable function generator circuit and method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cormac Michael O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20240396750
    Abstract: Disclosed is a physical unclonable function generator circuit and testing method. In one embodiment, a physical unclonable function (PUF) generator includes: a PUF cell array comprising a plurality of bit cells configured in a plurality of columns and at least one row, wherein each of the plurality of columns is coupled to at least two pre-discharge transistors, and each of the plurality of bit cells comprises at least one enable transistor, at least two access transistors, and at least two storage nodes, and a PUF control circuit coupled to the PUF cell array, wherein the PUF control circuit is configured to access the plurality of bit cells to pre-charge the at least two storage nodes with substantially the same voltages allowing each of the plurality of bit cell having a first metastable logical state; to determine a second logical state; and based on the determined second logical states of the plurality of bit cells, to generate a PUF signature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Shih-Lien Linus LU, Cormac Michael O'CONNELL
  • Publication number: 20240371674
    Abstract: Disclosed is a physical unclonable function generator circuit and method. In one embodiment, a physical unclonable function (PUF) generator comprising: a plurality of PUF cells, wherein each of the plurality of PUF cells comprises a first MOS transistor and a second MOS transistor, wherein terminal S of the first MOS transistor is connected to terminal D of the second MOS transistor at a dynamic node, terminal D of the first MOS transistor is coupled to a first bus and terminal G of the first NMOS transistor is coupled to a second bus, and terminals S and G of the second NMOS transistor are coupled to ground; a plurality of dynamic flip-flop (DFF) circuits wherein each of the plurality of DFF circuits is coupled to each of the plurality of PUF cells respectively; a population count circuit coupled to the plurality of DFF circuits; and an evaluation logic circuit having an input coupled to the population count circuit and an output coupled to the plurality of DFF circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Shih-Lien Linus LU, Cormac Michael O'CONNELL
  • Patent number: 12080581
    Abstract: Disclosed is a physical unclonable function generator circuit and method. In one embodiment, a physical unclonable function (PUF) generator comprising: a plurality of PUF cells, wherein each of the plurality of PUF cells comprises a first MOS transistor and a second MOS transistor, wherein terminal S of the first MOS transistor is connected to terminal D of the second MOS transistor at a dynamic node, terminal D of the first MOS transistor is coupled to a first bus and terminal G of the first NMOS transistor is coupled to a second bus, and terminals S and G of the second NMOS transistor are coupled to ground; a plurality of dynamic flip-flop (DFF) circuits wherein each of the plurality of DFF circuits is coupled to each of the plurality of PUF cells respectively; a population count circuit coupled to the plurality of DFF circuits; and an evaluation logic circuit having an input coupled to the population count circuit and an output coupled to the plurality of DFF circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Lien Linus Lu, Cormac Michael O'Connell
  • Patent number: 12074992
    Abstract: Disclosed is a physical unclonable function generator circuit and testing method. In one embodiment, a physical unclonable function (PUF) generator includes: a PUF cell array comprising a plurality of bit cells configured in a plurality of columns and at least one row, wherein each of the plurality of columns is coupled to at least two pre-discharge transistors, and each of the plurality of bit cells comprises at least one enable transistor, at least two access transistors, and at least two storage nodes, and a PUF control circuit coupled to the PUF cell array, wherein the PUF control circuit is configured to access the plurality of bit cells to pre-charge the at least two storage nodes with substantially the same voltages allowing each of the plurality of bit cell having a first metastable logical state; to determine a second logical state; and based on the determined second logical states of the plurality of bit cells, to generate a PUF signature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Lien Linus Lu, Cormac Michael O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20240142469
    Abstract: Methods to assess a pediatric subject having a single ventricle heart include identifying a difference between concentration levels of metabolic biomarkers and reference concentration levels and then assessing the pediatric subject based on the identified differences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Ronald Mark Payne, Thomas Michael O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20240123774
    Abstract: An aerodynamic system comprising a torsion tube, a first rotatory coupling coupled to the torsion tube and adapted to mount to a first wheel hub, a second rotary coupling coupled to the torsion tube distal from the first rotary coupling and adapted to mount to a second wheel hub, and a non-rotating fairing panel mounted to the torsion tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Joshua Butler, Kyle Walker, Redza Shah, Zane McCarthy, Michael O'Connell, Aaron McGraw
  • Patent number: 11932060
    Abstract: A chassis mounted energy extraction and delivery system. In one embodiment, a gravity-referenced, external tire inflation facility is integrated into an aerodynamic fairing mounted on the chassis of a vehicle. In one other embodiment, a torsion bar coupled between a hub-mounted energy extraction or delivery facility and a selected portion of the chassis provides a cross-referenced fixed point of reference. In a dual-axle embodiment, a first end of the torsion bar is coupled to the hub of one axle and a second end of the torsion bar is coupled to the hub of the other axle. In a single-axle embodiment, the second end of the torsion bar is coupled to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: FLOWBELOW AERO, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Butler, Kyle Walker, Redza Shah, Zane McCarthy, Michael O'Connell, Aaron McGraw
  • Publication number: 20240079257
    Abstract: Disclosed is a physical unclonable function generator circuit and method. In one embodiment, a physical unclonable function (PUF) generator comprising: a plurality of PUF cells, wherein each of the plurality of PUF cells comprises a first MOS transistor and a second MOS transistor, wherein terminal S of the first MOS transistor is connected to terminal D of the second MOS transistor at a dynamic node, terminal D of the first MOS transistor is coupled to a first bus and terminal G of the first NMOS transistor is coupled to a second bus, and terminals S and G of the second NMOS transistor are coupled to ground; a plurality of dynamic flip-flop (DFF) circuits wherein each of the plurality of DFF circuits is coupled to each of the plurality of PUF cells respectively; a population count circuit coupled to the plurality of DFF circuits; and an evaluation logic circuit having an input coupled to the population count circuit and an output coupled to the plurality of DFF circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Shih-Lien Linus LU, Cormac Michael O'CONNELL
  • Publication number: 20240069794
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for operating a multi-array memory that includes a left memory array and a right memory array of a memory bank. A command is received at memory input pins. A signal representative of the command is propagated to an array control inhibitor. An array inhibit command is received on one or more other pins of the memory and provided to the array control inhibitor. The array control inhibitor is used to prevent arrival of the command to one of the left memory array and the right memory array based on the array inhibit command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Sanjeev Kumar Jain, Cormac Michael O'Connell
  • Patent number: 11880778
    Abstract: A system for identifying information in high dimensional, low latency streaming data having dynamically evolving data patterns. The system processes, continuously and in real-time, the streaming data. Processing includes filtering the data based on event data to identify diagnostic data points by comparing the event data with an experimental design matrix and performing a modeling operation using the identified diagnostic data points in order to identify efficiently any current and emerging patterns of relationships between at least one outcome variable and predictor variables. The at least one a-priori, pre-designed experimental design matrix is generated based on combinations of the predictor variables and at least one outcome variable. The experimental design matrix is also generated based on at least one of main effects, limitations, constraints, and interaction effects of the predictor variables and combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Cloud Software Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Hill, Michael O'Connell, Daniel J Rope
  • Patent number: 11847345
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for operating a multi-array memory that includes a left memory array and a right memory array of a memory bank. A command is received at memory input pins. A signal representative of the command is propagated to an array control inhibitor. An array inhibit command is received on one or more other pins of the memory and provided to the array control inhibitor. The array control inhibitor is used to prevent arrival of the command to one of the left memory array and the right memory array based on the array inhibit command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Sanjeev Kumar Jain, Cormac Michael O'Connell
  • Patent number: 11847702
    Abstract: A computer system may access data corresponding to a portfolio that comprises interest rate swaps and may calculate parameters for a compressed swap. The computer system may determine, based at least in part on the parameters for the compressed swap, a performance bond requirement attributable to the interest rate swaps. The computer system may compare the performance bond requirement to account data associated with a holder of the portfolio and may perform one or more additional actions based on the comparing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
    Inventors: David Andrew Boberski, John Labuszewski, Michael O'Connell, John Wiley, Dhiraj Bawadhankar, Samantha Azzarello, Fateen Sharaby
  • Publication number: 20230388135
    Abstract: Disclosed is a physical unclonable function generator circuit and testing method. In one embodiment, a physical unclonable function (PUF) generator includes: a PUF cell array comprising a plurality of bit cells configured in a plurality of columns and at least one row, wherein each of the plurality of columns is coupled to at least two pre-discharge transistors, and each of the plurality of bit cells comprises at least one enable transistor, at least two access transistors, and at least two storage nodes, and a PUF control circuit coupled to the PUF cell array, wherein the PUF control circuit is configured to access the plurality of bit cells to pre-charge the at least two storage nodes with substantially the same voltages allowing each of the plurality of bit cell having a first metastable logical state; to determine a second logical state; and based on the determined second logical states of the plurality of bit cells, to generate a PUF signature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Shih-Lien Linus LU, Cormac Michael O'Connell
  • Patent number: 11811953
    Abstract: Disclosed is a physical unclonable function generator circuit and testing method. In one embodiment, a physical unclonable function (PUF) generator includes: a PUF cell array comprising a plurality of bit cells configured in a plurality of columns and at least one row, wherein each of the plurality of columns is coupled to at least two pre-discharge transistors, and each of the plurality of bit cells comprises at least one enable transistor, at least two access transistors, and at least two storage nodes, and a PUF control circuit coupled to the PUF cell array, wherein the PUF control circuit is configured to access the plurality of bit cells to pre-charge the at least two storage nodes with substantially the same voltages allowing each of the plurality of bit cell having a first metastable logical state; to determine a second logical state; and based on the determined second logical states of the plurality of bit cells, to generate a PUF signature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Lien Linus Lu, Cormac Michael O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20230222595
    Abstract: A computer system may access data corresponding to a portfolio that comprises interest rate swaps and may calculate parameters for a compressed swap. The computer system may determine, based at least in part on the parameters for the compressed swap, a performance bond requirement attributable to the interest rate swaps. The computer system may compare the performance bond requirement to account data associated with a holder of the portfolio and may perform one or more additional actions based on the comparing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
    Inventors: David Andrew Boberski, John Labuszewski, Michael O'Connell, John Wiley, Dhiraj Bawadhankar, Samantha Azzarello, Fateen Sharaby
  • Patent number: 11693373
    Abstract: Systems and methods for learning based control in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a method for training an adaptive controller. The method includes steps for receiving a set of training data that includes several training samples, wherein each training sample includes a state and a true uncertain effect value. The method includes steps for computing an uncertain effect value based on the state, computing a set of one or more losses based on the true uncertain effect value and the computed uncertain effect value, and updating the adaptive controller based on the computed set of losses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Guanya Shi, Xichen Shi, Michael O'Connell, Animashree Anandkumar, Yisong Yue, Soon-Jo Chung
  • Patent number: 11676658
    Abstract: An Orthogonal Dual Port Ram (ORAM) memory cell may be provided. The ORAM memory cell may comprise a data storage element, a first port bit line, and a second port bit line that may be substantially perpendicular to first port bit line. The ORAM memory cell may further comprise a first word line that may be substantially perpendicular to first port bit line wherein the ORAM memory cell may be configured to read data from the data storage element to the first port bit line when the first word line is enabled. The ORAM memory cell may further comprise a second word line being substantially perpendicular to the second port bit line wherein the ORAM memory cell may be configured to read data from the data storage element to the second port bit line when the second word line is enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Cormac Michael O'Connell