Patents by Inventor Mu-Hsiang Huang

Mu-Hsiang Huang 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: 11409528
    Abstract: A device and method for facilitating orthogonal data transposition during data transfers to/from a processing array and a storage memory since the data words processed by the processing array (using computational memory cells) are stored orthogonally to how the data words are stored in storage memory. Thus, when data words are transferred between storage memory and the processing array, a mechanism orthogonally transposes the data words.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Patrick Chuang, Chih Tseng, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 11257540
    Abstract: A write data processing method associated with computational memory cells formed as a memory/processing array provides the ability to shift data between adjacent bit lines in each section of the memory/processing array or the same relative bit lines in adjacent sections of the memory/processing array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Eli Ehrman, Chao-Hung Chang, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 11205476
    Abstract: A read register is provided that captures and stores the read result on a read bit line connected to a set of computational memory cells. The read register may be implemented in the set of computational memory cell to enable the logical XOR, logical AND, and/or logical OR accumulation of read results in the read register. The set of computational memory cells with the read register provides a mechanism for performing complex logical functions across multiple computational memory cells connected to the same read bit line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: GSI TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Eli Ehrman, Chao-Hung Chang, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 11194519
    Abstract: A read and write data processing apparatus and method associated with computational memory cells formed as a memory/processing array (having a plurality of bit line sections) provides a mechanism to logically combine the computation results across multiple bit line sections in a section and across multiple sections, and transmit the combined result as an output of the processing array and/or store the combined result into one or more of those multiple bit line sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: GSI TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Eli Ehrman, Dan Ilan, Patrick Chuang, Chao-Hung Chang, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 11094374
    Abstract: A write data processing apparatus and method associated with computational memory cells formed as a memory/processing array provides the ability to shift data between adjacent bit lines in each section of the memory/processing array or the same relative bit lines in adjacent sections of the memory/processing array. The memory/processing array has one or more sections and each section has its own unique set of ā€œnā€ bit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: GSI TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Eli Ehrman, Chao-Hung Chang, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Publication number: 20210216246
    Abstract: A read and write data processing apparatus and method associated with computational memory cells formed as a memory/processing array (having a plurality of bit line sections) provides a mechanism to logically combine the computation results across multiple bit line sections in a section and across multiple sections, and transmit the combined result as an output of the processing array and/or store the combined result into one or more of those multiple bit line sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob HAIG, Eli EHRMAN, Dan ILAN, Patrick CHUANG, Chao-Hung CHANG, Mu-Hsiang HUANG
  • Publication number: 20210173647
    Abstract: A device and method for facilitating orthogonal data transposition during data transfers to/from a processing array and a storage memory since the data words processed by the processing array (using computational memory cells) are stored orthogonally to how the data words are stored in storage memory. Thus, when data words are transferred between storage memory and the processing array, a mechanism orthogonally transposes the data words.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob HAIG, Patrick CHUANG, Chih TSENG, Mu-Hsiang HUANG
  • Publication number: 20210027834
    Abstract: A write data processing method associated with computational memory cells formed as a memory/processing array provides the ability to shift data between adjacent bit lines in each section of the memory/processing array or the same relative bit lines in adjacent sections of the memory/processing array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Eli Ehrman, Chao-Hung Chang, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 10891076
    Abstract: A read and write data processing apparatus and method associated with computational memory cells formed as a memory/processing array (having a plurality of bit line sections) provides a mechanism to logically combine the computation results across multiple bit line sections in a section and across multiple sections, and transmit the combined result as an output of the processing array and/or store the combined result into one or more of those multiple bit line sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Eli Ehrman, Dan Ilan, Patrick Chuang, Chao-Hung Chang, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 10860320
    Abstract: A device and method for facilitating orthogonal data transposition during data transfers to/from a processing array and a storage memory since the data words processed by the processing array (using computational memory cells) are stored orthogonally to how the data words are stored in storage memory. Thus, when data words are transferred between storage memory and the processing array, a mechanism orthogonally transposes the data words.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Patrick Chuang, Chih Tseng, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 10847213
    Abstract: A write data processing apparatus and method associated with computational memory cells formed as a memory/processing array provides the ability to shift data between adjacent bit lines in each section of the memory/processing array or the same relative bit lines in adjacent sections of the memory/processing array. The memory/processing array has one or more sections and each section has its own unique set of ā€œnā€ bit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Eli Ehrman, Chao-Hung Chang, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 10847212
    Abstract: A read and write data processing apparatus and method associated with computational memory cells formed as a memory/processing array provides the ability for selected write data in a bit line section to be logically combined (e.g. logically ANDed) with the read result on a read bit line, as if the write data were the read data output of another computational memory cell being read during the read operation. When accumulation logic is implemented in the bit line sections, the implementation and utilization of additional read logic circuitry provides a mechanism for selected write data in a bit line section to be used as the data with which the read result on the read bit line accumulates, before the newly accumulated result is captured and stored in the bit line section's read register.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Eli Ehrman, Chao-Hung Chang, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 10777262
    Abstract: A read register is provided that captures and stores the read result on a read bit line connected to a set of computational memory cells. The read register may be implemented in the set of computational memory cell to enable the logical XOR, logical AND, and/or logical OR accumulation of read results in the read register. The set of computational memory cells with the read register provides a mechanism for performing complex logical functions across multiple computational memory cells connected to the same read bit line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Eli Ehrman, Chao-Hung Chang, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 10770133
    Abstract: A read and write data processing apparatus and method associated with computational memory cells formed as a memory/processing array provides the ability to inhibit writes in selective bit line sections on per-write operation basis to enhance the computational capability of the bl-sects. The read and write data processing apparatus and method also provides a mechanism to inhibit the read bit line pre-charge in selective bit line sections for an extended period of time to save power when pre-charge circuitry is implemented on the read bit line. The read and write data processing apparatus and method also provides a mechanism to inhibit writes to memory cells in selective bl-sects for an extended period of time, to save power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Eli Ehrman, Patrick Chuang, Chao-Hung Chang, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 10720205
    Abstract: Multi-bank, dual-pipe SRAM systems, methods, processes of operating such SRAMs, and/or methods of fabricating multi-bank, dual-pipe SRAM are disclosed. For example, one illustrative multi-bank, dual-pipe SRAM may comprise features for capturing read and write addresses, splitting and/or combining them via one or more splitting/combining processes, and/or bussing them to the SRAM memory banks, where they may be read and written to a particular bank. Illustrative multi-bank, dual-pipe SRAMs and methods herein may also comprise features for capturing two beats of write data, splitting and/or combining them via one or more splitting/combining processes, and bussing them to each SRAM bank, where they may be split/combined/recombined via one or more processes to write data to particular memory bank(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: GSI TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Mu-Hsiang Huang, Robert Haig, Patrick Chuang, Lee-Lean Shu
  • Publication number: 20200117398
    Abstract: A read and write data processing apparatus and method associated with computational memory cells formed as a memory/processing array (having a plurality of bit line sections) provides a mechanism to logically combine the computation results across multiple bit line sections in a section and across multiple sections, and transmit the combined result as an output of the processing array and/or store the combined result into one or more of those multiple bit line sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Bob Haig, Eli Ehrman, Dan Ilan, Patrick Chuang, Chao-Hung Chang, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 9679631
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for increasing the performance of static random access memory (SRAM). Various systems herein, for example, may include or involve dual- or multi-pipe, multi-bank SRAMs, such as Quad-B2 SRAMs. In one illustrative implementation, there is provided an SRAM memory device including a memory array comprising a plurality of SRAM banks and pairs of separate and distinct pipes associated with each of the SRAM banks, wherein each pair of pipes may provide independent access to its associated SRAM bank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Haig, Patrick Chuang, Chih Tseng, Mu-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 9613670
    Abstract: Systems and methods of memory and memory operation are disclosed, such as providing a circuit including a local address driver voltage source for memory decoding. In one exemplary implementation, an illustrative circuit may comprise a first buffer and a capacitor. The first buffer may comprise a power input and a ground input. The capacitor may comprise a first terminal connected to the power input of the first buffer and a second terminal connected to the ground input of the first buffer. When the first buffer draws a current from the power input, at least a portion of the current may be supplied by the capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: GSI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Chuang, Mu-Hsiang Huang, Lee-Lean Shu
  • Patent number: 9494647
    Abstract: Systems and methods of data inversion, circuitry, detection and/or schemes are disclosed. According to illustrative implementations, exemplary circuitry may include static detection or detection circuitry such as those involving static current sources to detect a threshold for data inversion, pre-conditioning of detection circuitry, and/or active detection circuitry or schemes. In some implementations, exemplary memory or data inversion circuitry may comprise a transistor array, a bias generator, and a sense amplifier, wherein the transistor array may comprise at least one pair of transistor circuits arranged so that an output of the transistor array is provided as a sum or function of signal/current outputs of at least some of the transistor circuits in the array. As set forth, various systems, methods and circuitry herein may posses only a 3 static gate delay, such that very high speed and/or fast flow-through is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: GSI TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick T. Chuang, Mu-Hsiang Huang, Jae Hyeong Kim
  • Publication number: 20160196858
    Abstract: Systems and methods of memory and memory operation are disclosed, such as providing a circuit including a local address driver voltage source for memory decoding. In one exemplary implementation, an illustrative circuit may comprise a first buffer and a capacitor. The first buffer may comprise a power input and a ground input. The capacitor may comprise a first terminal connected to the power input of the first buffer and a second terminal connected to the ground input of the first buffer. When the first buffer draws a current from the power input, at least a portion of the current may be supplied by the capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick CHUANG, Mu-Hsiang HUANG, Lee-Lean SHU