Patents by Inventor Nicholas T. Hendrickson

Nicholas T. Hendrickson 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: 20240062816
    Abstract: An adaptive memory management and control circuitry (AMMC) to provide extended test, performance, and power optimizing capabilities for a resistive memory is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a resistive memory comprises a resistive memory array and an Adaptive Memory Management and Control circuitry (AMMC) that is coupled to the resistive memory array. The AMMC is configured with extended test, reliability, performance and power optimizing capabilities for the resistive memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Hall, Doug Smith, Nicholas T. Hendrickson, Jack Guedj
  • Patent number: 11901000
    Abstract: An adaptive memory management and control circuitry (AMMC) to provide extended test, performance, and power optimizing capabilities for a resistive memory is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a resistive memory comprises a resistive memory array and an Adaptive Memory Management and Control circuitry (AMMC) that is coupled to the resistive memory array. The AMMC is configured with extended test, reliability, performance and power optimizing capabilities for the resistive memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: NUMEM INC.
    Inventors: Eric Hall, Doug Smith, Nicholas T. Hendrickson, Jack Guedj
  • Publication number: 20240045697
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for a smart compute memory circuitry that has the flexibility to perform a wide range of functions inside the memory via logic circuitry and an integrated processor. In one embodiment, the smart compute memory circuitry comprises an integrated processor and logic circuitry to enable adaptive System on a Chip (SOC) and electronics subsystem power or performance improvements, and adaptive memory management and control for the smart compute memory circuitry. A resistive memory array is coupled to the integrated processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Hall, Doug Smith, Nicholas T. Hendrickson, Jack Guedj
  • Patent number: 11829775
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for a smart compute memory circuitry that has the flexibility to perform a wide range of functions inside the memory via logic circuitry and an integrated processor. In one embodiment, the smart compute memory circuitry comprises an integrated processor and logic circuitry to enable adaptive System on a Chip (SOC) and electronics subsystem power or performance improvements, and adaptive memory management and control for the smart compute memory circuitry. A resistive memory array is coupled to the integrated processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: NUMEM Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hall, Doug Smith, Nicholas T. Hendrickson, Jack Guedj
  • Publication number: 20220382560
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for a smart compute memory circuitry that has the flexibility to perform a wide range of functions inside the memory via logic circuitry and an integrated processor. In one embodiment, the smart compute memory circuitry comprises an integrated processor and logic circuitry to enable adaptive System on a Chip (SOC) and electronics subsystem power or performance improvements, and adaptive memory management and control for the smart compute memory circuitry. A resistive memory array is coupled to the integrated processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Hall, Doug Smith, Nicholas T. Hendrickson, Jack Guedj
  • Publication number: 20220375519
    Abstract: An adaptive memory management and control circuitry (AMMC) to provide extended test, performance, and power optimizing capabilities for a resistive memory is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a resistive memory comprises a resistive memory array and an Adaptive Memory Management and Control circuitry (AMMC) that is coupled to the resistive memory array. The AMMC is configured with extended test, reliability, performance and power optimizing capabilities for the resistive memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Hall, Doug Smith, Nicholas T. Hendrickson, Jack Guedj
  • Patent number: 11443802
    Abstract: An adaptive memory management and control circuitry (AMMC) to provide extended test, performance, and power optimizing capabilities for a resistive memory is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a resistive memory comprises a resistive memory array and an Adaptive Memory Management and Control circuitry (AMMC) that is coupled to the resistive memory array. The AMMC is configured with extended test, reliability, performance and power optimizing capabilities for the resistive memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: NUMEM INC.
    Inventors: Eric Hall, Doug Smith, Nicholas T. Hendrickson, Jack Guedj
  • Patent number: 11436025
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for a smart compute memory circuitry that has the flexibility to perform a wide range of functions inside the memory via logic circuitry and an integrated processor. In one embodiment, the smart compute memory circuitry comprises an integrated processor and logic circuitry to enable adaptive System on a Chip (SOC) and electronics subsystem power or performance improvements, and adaptive memory management and control for the smart compute memory circuitry. A resistive memory array is coupled to the integrated processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: NUMEM INC.
    Inventors: Eric Hall, Doug Smith, Nicholas T. Hendrickson, Jack Guedj
  • Publication number: 20220012063
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for a smart compute memory circuitry that has the flexibility to perform a wide range of functions inside the memory via logic circuitry and an integrated processor. In one embodiment, the smart compute memory circuitry comprises an integrated processor and logic circuitry to enable adaptive System on a Chip (SOC) and electronics subsystem power or performance improvements, and adaptive memory management and control for the smart compute memory circuitry. A resistive memory array is coupled to the integrated processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: NUMEM Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hall, Doug Smith, Nicholas T. Hendrickson, Jack Guedj
  • Publication number: 20220013169
    Abstract: An adaptive memory management and control circuitry (AMMC) to provide extended test, performance, and power optimizing capabilities for a resistive memory is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a resistive memory comprises a resistive memory array and an Adaptive Memory Management and Control circuitry (AMMC) that is coupled to the resistive memory array. The AMMC is configured with extended test, reliability, performance and power optimizing capabilities for the resistive memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: NUMEM Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hall, Doug Smith, Nicholas T. Hendrickson, Jack Guedj
  • Patent number: 10726880
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing data in a magnetic random access memory (MRAM) is provided. The MRAM may store data in one or more resistance-based memory cells and may include a plurality of comparators to compare a voltage generated based on the resistance-based memory cells to a reference voltage to determine a stored logic state. In some implementations, the reference voltage may be generated by a plurality resistance-based memory cells. The reference voltage may be adjusted higher or lower by storing different logic states within the resistance-based memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Numem Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Hendrickson
  • Publication number: 20190130945
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing data in a magnetic random access memory (MRAM) is provided. The MRAM may store data in one or more resistance-based memory cells and may include a plurality of comparators to compare a voltage generated based on the resistance-based memory cells to a reference voltage to determine a stored logic state. In some implementations, the reference voltage may be generated by a plurality resistance-based memory cells. The reference voltage may be adjusted higher or lower by storing different logic states within the resistance-based memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Hendrickson
  • Patent number: 9646669
    Abstract: Memory devices, such as MRAM devices, are described that comprise memory elements for storing data and configuration logic for programming memory elements using a two phase boost. The memory devices perform the two phase boosting to program anti-parallel data values during a first programming phase and to program parallel data values during a second programming phase that is subsequent to the first programming phase. The voltage boost is provided by a high percentage of memory elements in a memory device by simultaneously transitioning the source line of the memory elements from a reference voltage to a source voltage during the first programming phase to effectively double the activation voltage for gates of transistors in the memory elements to program anti-parallel data values. Methods are also described for programming memory elements using a two phase boost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Hendrickson
  • Publication number: 20170053687
    Abstract: Memory devices, such as MRAM devices, are described that comprise memory elements for storing data and configuration logic for programming memory elements using a two phase boost. The memory devices perform the two phase boosting to program anti-parallel data values during a first programming phase and to program parallel data values during a second programming phase that is subsequent to the first programming phase. The voltage boost is provided by a high percentage of memory elements in a memory device by simultaneously transitioning the source line of the memory elements from a reference voltage to a source voltage during the first programming phase to effectively double the activation voltage for gates of transistors in the memory elements to program anti-parallel data values. Methods are also described for programming memory elements using a two phase boost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Hendrickson
  • Patent number: 9373377
    Abstract: Apparatuses, integrated circuits, and methods are disclosed for testmode security systems. In one such example apparatus, a data storage is configured to store data. A testmode security system is configured to allow a user to access one or more testmodes of the apparatus at least partially responsive to the data storage not storing sensitive data and disallow the user from accessing the one or more testmodes of the apparatus at least partially responsive to the data storage storing sensitive data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Hendrickson
  • Patent number: 8806263
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed, such as a global timing generator coupled to local control circuits. Each local control circuit can control programming and reading of a memory element in a tile of memory elements in an array responsive to a timing signal(s) from the global timing generator. Additional apparatus and methods are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Hendrickson
  • Patent number: 8788868
    Abstract: Integrated circuits, apparatuses and methods are disclosed, such as a method that includes generating an internal clock signal, receiving an external clock signal, and providing a mixed clock signal at an output. The mixed clock signal has a frequency ranging from a defined maximum frequency of the external clock signal to a frequency margin below a frequency of the internal clock signal. Additional integrated circuits, apparatus and methods are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Hendrickson
  • Publication number: 20130125245
    Abstract: Apparatuses, integrated circuits, and methods are disclosed for testmode security systems. In one such example apparatus, a data storage is configured to store data. A testmode security system is configured to allow a user to access one or more testmodes of the apparatus at least partially responsive to the data storage not storing sensitive data and disallow the user from accessing the one or more testmodes of the apparatus at least partially responsive to the data storage storing sensitive data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Hendrickson
  • Publication number: 20130055003
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed, such as a global timing generator coupled to local control circuits. Each local control circuit can control programming and reading of a memory element in a tile of memory elements in an array responsive to a timing signal(s) from the global timing generator. Additional apparatus and methods are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Hendrickson
  • Publication number: 20130051140
    Abstract: Integrated circuits, apparatuses and methods are disclosed, such as a method that includes generating an internal clock signal, receiving an external clock signal, and providing a mixed clock signal at an output. The mixed clock signal has a frequency ranging from a defined maximum frequency of the external clock signal to a frequency margin below a frequency of the internal clock signal. Additional integrated circuits, apparatus and methods are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Nicholas T. Hendrickson