Patents by Inventor Norbert Kropsch

Norbert Kropsch 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).

  • Method and apparatus for converting memory addresses into memory selection signals
    Patent number: 6003110
    Abstract: A method and system for converting memory addresses into memory selection signals wherein memory modules are inserted into insertion regions of a memory and logical capacity and configuration information is derived from the number and type of modules inserted into the memory. The logical capacity and configuration information is used to generate memory selection signals which optimize the use of the overall memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ulrich Brandt, Norbert Kropsch
  • Arrangement for determining the configuration of a memory utilizing dedicated control devices and dedicated control lines
    Patent number: 5835931
    Abstract: A memory configuration system including least one of plural control lines and address lines from a memory controller to attached memory may be used as a capacity indicating line, a presence indicating line, and/or a memory type indicating line. With the assistance of coding circuitry dedicated to each mounting region, capacity, presence, and type information for the attached memory module(s) may be communicated via their respective lines. This information is used by the controller to establish a memory configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ulrich Brandt, Norbert Kropsch