Patents by Inventor Norman A. Goldstein
Norman A. Goldstein 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).
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Patent number: 8234452Abstract: A device and a method for fetching instructions. The device includes a processor adapted to execute instructions; a high level memory unit adapted to store instructions; a direct memory access (DMA) controller that is controlled by the processor; an instruction cache that includes a first input port and a second input port; wherein the instruction cache is adapted to provide instructions to the processor in response to read requests that are generated by the processor and received via the first input port; wherein the instruction cache is further adapted to fetch instructions from a high level memory unit in response to read requests, generated by the DMA controller and received via the second input port.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Ron Bercovich, Odi Dahan, Norman Goldstein, Yuval Kfir
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Patent number: 8219761Abstract: A device that includes multiple processors that are connected to multiple level-one cache units. The device also includes a multi-port high-level cache unit that includes a first modular interconnect, a second modular interconnect, multiple high-level cache paths; whereas the multiple high-level cache paths comprise multiple concurrently accessible interleaved high-level cache units. Conveniently, the device also includes at least one non-cacheable path. A method for retrieving information from a cache that includes: concurrently receiving, by a first modular interconnect of a multiple-port high-level cache unit, requests to retrieve information. The method is characterized by providing information from at least two paths out of multiple high-level cache paths if at least two high-level cache hit occurs, and providing information via a second modular interconnect if a high-level cache miss occurs.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Ron Bercovich, Odi Dahan, Norman Goldstein, Yehuda Nowogrodski
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Patent number: 8167708Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for offering a voucher which is redeemable for credits at a casino. The voucher may be redeemed for a first value of credits. One is charged a second value for the voucher, in which the second value is less than the first value. If the person is purchasing an additional product or service, the person may also be charged a reduced price for that product.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: IGTInventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Scott T. Friesen, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Norman A. Goldstein, Dean P. Alderucci
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Publication number: 20100174600Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for offering a voucher which is redeemable for credits at a casino. The voucher may be redeemed for a first value of credits. One is charged a second value for the voucher, in which the second value is less than the first value. If the person is purchasing an additional product or service, the person may also be charged a reduced price for that product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Jay S. WALKER, James A. JORASCH, Scott T. FRIESEN, Geoffrey M. GELMAN, Norman A. GOLDSTEIN, Dean P. ALDERUCCI
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Publication number: 20100169525Abstract: A pipelined device and method for executing transactions in a pipelined device, the method includes: setting limiter thresholds that define a maximal amount of pending transaction requests to be provided from one pipeline stage to another pipeline stage; executing an application while monitoring the performance of a device that comprises pipeline limiters; wherein the executing includes: selectively transferring transaction requests from one stage of the pipeline to another in response to the limiter thresholds, arbitrating between transaction requests at a certain pipeline stage, and executing selected transaction requests provided by the arbitrating.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: FRESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR INC.Inventors: Yaron Natanel, Ron Bercovich, Norman Goldstein, Ori Goren
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Patent number: 7714386Abstract: A carbon nanotube field effect transistor includes a substrate, a source electrode, a drain electrode and a carbon nanotube. The carbon nanotube forms a channel between the source electrode and the drain electrode. The carbon nanotube field effect transistor also includes a gate dielectric and a gate electrode. The gate electrode is separated from the carbon nanotube by the gate dielectric, and an input radio frequency voltage is applied to the gate electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems CorporationInventors: Aaron Anthony Pesetski, Hong Zhang, John Douglas Adam, John Przybysz, Jim Murduck, Norman Goldstein, James Baumgardner
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Publication number: 20100070713Abstract: A device and a method for fetching instructions. The device includes a processor adapted to execute instructions; a high level memory unit adapted to store instructions; a direct memory access (DMA) controller that is controlled by the processor; an instruction cache that includes a first input port and a second input port; wherein the instruction cache is adapted to provide instructions to the processor in response to read requests that are generated by the processor and received via the first input port; wherein the instruction cache is further adapted to fetch instructions from a high level memory unit in response to read requests, generated by the DMA controller and received via the second input port.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2006Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Ron Bercovich, Odi Dahan, Norman Goldstein, Yuval Kfir
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Publication number: 20100031020Abstract: A system and method is described for managing and securing electronically submitted ideas to a central repository. Users can submit an idea to a central controller which stores that idea in digital form. The user is able to view and update the idea over time, and determine who may or may not have access to the stored files. Access to the stored information is regulated by a central controller. Such control may be dictated by the preferences of the user storing the information. The user may elect to allow only himself to have access to the information, or to allow access to trusted friends or to anyone who enters the central control or website. There is also a method for securing parental/guardian permission to share ideas generated and electronically stored when the idea is generated by a minor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventor: Norman Goldstein
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Publication number: 20100023463Abstract: The invention includes a process for providing incentives to sources to participate in interviews. Transcripts of interviews conducted according to a protocol are created that are saleable via, for example, the Internet. The protocol includes inserting tags into the recording to identify characteristics of the content of the recording. Further, the invention provides a method for redacting the recording using the inserted tags to generate a saleable version of the recording. The tags are used to exclude certain inappropriate content and to generate meta-data regarding the recording for marketing the recording. In some embodiments, interview participants may be compensated based upon sales of the recordings. Some embodiments of the invention include a recording device, a controller, and a user device. The recording device may be used to record an interview session between an interviewer and an interviewee.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Jose A. Suarez, Norman A. Goldstein, James A. Jorasch, Peter F. Burgess, Magdalena M. Fincham, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Steven M. Santisi
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Publication number: 20090224230Abstract: A carbon nanotube field effect transistor includes a substrate, a source electrode, a drain electrode and a carbon nanotube. The carbon nanotube forms a channel between the source electrode and the drain electrode. The carbon nanotube field effect transistor also includes a gate dielectric and a gate electrode. The gate electrode is separated from the carbon nanotube by the gate dielectric, and an input radio frequency voltage is applied to the gate electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Aaron Anthony Pesetski, Hong Zhang, John Douglas Adam, John Przybysz, Jim Murduck, Norman Goldstein, James Baumgardner
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Patent number: 7473177Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for offering a voucher which is redeemable for credits at a casino. The voucher may be redeemed for a first value of credits. One is charged a second value for the voucher, in which the second value is less than the first value. If the person is purchasing an additional product or service, the person may also be charged a reduced price for that product.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Walker Digital, LLCInventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Scott T. Friesen, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Norman A. Goldstein, Dean P. Alderucci
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Publication number: 20080256297Abstract: A device that includes multiple processors that are connected to multiple level-one cache units. The device also includes a multi-port high-level cache unit that includes a first modular interconnect, a second modular interconnect, multiple high-level cache paths; whereas the multiple high-level cache paths comprise multiple concurrently accessible interleaved high-level cache units. Conveniently, the device also includes at least one non-cacheable path. A method for retrieving information from a cache that includes: concurrently receiving, by a first modular interconnect of a multiple-port high-level cache unit, requests to retrieve information. The method is characterized by providing information from at least two paths out of multiple high-level cache paths if at least two high-level cache hit occurs, and providing information via a second modular interconnect if a high-level cache miss occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2005Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Ron Bercovich, Odi Dahan, Norman Goldstein, Yehuda Nowogrodski
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Publication number: 20030033161Abstract: The invention includes a process for providing incentives to sources to participate in interviews. Transcripts of interviews conducted according to a protocol are created that are saleable via, for example, the Internet. The protocol includes inserting tags into the recording to identify characteristics of the content of the recording. Further, the invention provides a method for redacting the recording using the inserted tags to generate a saleable version of the recording. The tags are used to exclude certain inappropriate content and to generate meta-data regarding the recording for marketing the recording. In some embodiments, interview participants may be compensated based upon sales of the recordings. Some embodiments of the invention include a recording device, a controller, and a user device. The recording device may be used to record an interview session between an interviewer and an interviewee.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Jose A. Suarez, Norman A. Goldstein, James A. Jorasch, Peter F. Burgess, Magdalena M. Fincham, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Steven M. Santisi
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Publication number: 20030033294Abstract: The invention includes a process for creating recordings according to a protocol such that tags are inserted into the recording to identify characteristics of the content of the recording. Further, the invention provides a method for redacting the recording using the inserted tags to generate a saleable version of the recording. The tags are used to exclude certain inappropriate content and to generate meta-data regarding the recording. Some embodiments of the invention include a recording device, a controller, and a user device. The recording device may be used to record an interview session between an interviewer and an interviewee. The recording device may communicate with the controller to convey the raw transcript of the interview session. The controller may include redacting software for modifying the interview transcript, and a voice recognition module for assisting in the redaction process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Jose A. Suarez, Norman A. Goldstein, James A. Jorasch, Peter F. Burgess, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Steven M. Santisi
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Publication number: 20030008707Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for offering a voucher which is redeemable for credits at a casino. The voucher may be redeemed for a first value of credits. One is charged a second value for the voucher, in which the second value is less than the first value. If the person is purchasing an additional product or service, the person may also be charged a reduced price for that product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Scott T. Friesen, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Norman A. Goldstein, Dean P. Alderucci
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Patent number: 4101117Abstract: Impact energy absorbing pipe restraints are provided which include a laminated strap for surrounding at least a portion of the circumference of a high energy pipe to restrain the movement of the high energy pipe in at least one direction during rupture. The laminated strap is formed of a ductile material, i.e., one having the property of substantial elongation in the plastic state, to absorb the impact energy of the ruptured pipe. Advantageously, an elastic anchor means is affixed to the ends of the laminated strap to anchor the laminated strap about the high energy pipe and enable pivotal movement of the laminated strap relative to the high energy pipe to minimize any bending moment at the ends of the laminated strap, thereby minimizing any detraction in the allowable strain of the laminated strap.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1976Date of Patent: July 18, 1978Assignee: Stone & Webster Engineering CorporationInventors: George H. East, Jr., Norman A. Goldstein, John M. Peech, Shelden D. Pirotin, Robert E. Roemer, Albert J. Spada
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Patent number: 4101118Abstract: Impact energy absorbing pipe restraints are provided which include a laminated strap for surrounding at least a portion of the circumference of a high energy pipe to restrain the movement of the high energy pipe in at least one direction during rupture. The laminated strap is formed of a ductile material, i.e., one having the property of substantial elongation in the plastic state, to absorb the impact energy of the ruptured pipe. Advantageusly, an elastic anchor means is affixed to the ends of the laminated strap to anchor the laminated strap about the high energy pipe and enable pivotal movement of the laminated strap relative to the high energy pipe to minimize any bending moment at the ends of the laminated strap, thereby minimizing any detraction in the allowable strain of the laminated strap.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1976Date of Patent: July 18, 1978Assignee: Stone & Webster Engineering CorporationInventors: Elia A. Mottola, George H. East, Jr., Norman A. Goldstein, Wu-Cheng Huang, Robert E. Roemer, Albert J. Spada
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Patent number: 4080998Abstract: Impact energy absorbing pipe restraints are provided which include a laminated strap for surrounding at least a portion of the circumference of a high energy pipe to restrain the movement of the high energy pipe in at least one direction during rupture. The laminated strap is formed of a ductile material, i.e., one having the property of substantial elongation in the plastic state, to absorb the impact energy of the ruptured pipe. Advantageously, an elastic anchor means is affixed to the ends of the laminated strap to anchor the laminated strap about the high energy pipe and enable pivotal movement of the laminated strap relative to the high energy pipe to minimize any bending moment at the ends of the laminated strap, thereby minimizing any detraction in the allowable strain of the laminated strap.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1976Date of Patent: March 28, 1978Assignee: Stone & Webster Engineering CorporationInventors: Elia A. Mottola, George H. East, Jr., Norman A. Goldstein, Wu-Cheng Huang, John M. Peech, Shelden D. Pirotin, Robert E. Roemer, Albert J. Spada
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Patent number: D311881Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1987Date of Patent: November 6, 1990Inventors: Shlomo Cohen, Norman Goldstein