Patents by Inventor Patrick Mullarkey

Patrick Mullarkey 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: 11468965
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for programming anti-fuses are described. An apparatus may include a repair array including elements for replacing faulty elements in a memory array and may further include an array of anti-fuses for indicating which, if any, elements of the memory array are being replaced by elements within the repair array. The array of anti-fuses may indicate an address of an element of the memory array being replaced by an element within the repair array. The array of anti-fuses may indicate an enablement or disablement of the element within the repair array indicating whether the element within the repair array is enabled to replace the element of the memory array. The array of anti-fuses may include anti-fuses with lower reliability and anti-fuses with higher reliability. An anti-fuse associated with the enabling of the element within the repair array may include an anti-fuse having the higher reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Seth A. Eichmeyer, Patrick Mullarkey
  • Publication number: 20210271377
    Abstract: Computer-readable media and methods for a geospatial image map are disclosed. A computer-readable medium has computer-readable instructions stored thereon. The computer-readable instructions are configured to instruct one or more processors to display a map of a selected geographic region on an electronic display. The map includes geographic sub-regions displayed within the map. The computer-readable instructions are configured to instruct the one or more processors to select discrete images corresponding to the geographic sub-regions, and display the discrete images at the same time on the electronic display as an overlay to the map. A method includes displaying a map of a selected geographic region, displaying geographic sub-regions of the selected geographic region, selecting discrete images corresponding to the geographic sub-regions and one or more selected categories, and displaying the discrete images simultaneously on the electronic display as an overlay to the map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Scott J. Derner, Patrick Mullarkey
  • Patent number: 11023111
    Abstract: A system, apparatuses such as a non-transitory readable medium, and a method for generating a geospatial interactive composite web-based image map are disclosed. The system may be configured to receive, from a user device, a request for creating a geospatial interactive composite web-based image map for a selected region of map data displayed by the user device, select images responsive to the request corresponding to defined sub-regions within the selected region of the map data displayed by the user device, construct a collage for the geospatial composite web-based image map responsive to selecting the images, and transmit the collage to the user device for display thereon as an overlay to the map data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Derner, Patrick Mullarkey
  • Publication number: 20210110881
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for programming anti-fuses are described. An apparatus may include a repair array including elements for replacing faulty elements in a memory array and may further include an array of anti-fuses for indicating which, if any, elements of the memory array are being replaced by elements within the repair array. The array of anti-fuses may indicate an address of an element of the memory array being replaced by an element within the repair array. The array of anti-fuses may indicate an enablement or disablement of the element within the repair array indicating whether the element within the repair array is enabled to replace the element of the memory array. The array of anti-fuses may include anti-fuses with lower reliability and anti-fuses with higher reliability. An anti-fuse associated with the enabling of the element within the repair array may include an anti-fuse having the higher reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Seth A. Eichmeyer, Patrick Mullarkey
  • Patent number: 10600472
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing an array reset mode. An example system includes at least one mode register configured to enable an array reset mode, a memory cell array including one or more sense amplifiers, and control logic. Each of the one or more sense amplifier may include at least a first terminal coupled to a first bit line and a second terminal coupled to a second bit line. The control logic may be coupled to the memory cell array, and in communication with the at least one mode register. The control logic may be configured to drive, in response to array reset mode being enabled, each of the first and second terminals of the sense amplifier to a bit-line precharge voltage that corresponds to a bit value to be written to respective memory cells associated with each of the first and second bit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Derner, Huy T. Vo, Patrick Mullarkey, Jeffrey P. Wright, Michael A. Shore
  • Publication number: 20190163349
    Abstract: A system, apparatuses such as a non-transitory readable medium, and a method for generating a geospatial interactive composite web-based image map are disclosed. The system may be configured to receive, from a user device, a request for creating a geospatial interactive composite web-based image map for a selected region of map data displayed by the user device, select images responsive to the request corresponding to defined sub-regions within the selected region of the map data displayed by the user device, construct a collage for the geospatial composite web-based image map responsive to selecting the images, and transmit the collage to the user device for display thereon as an overlay to the map data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Scott J. Derner, Patrick Mullarkey
  • Publication number: 20180358084
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing an array rest mode. An example system includes at least one mode register configured to enable an array reset mode, a memory cell array including one or more sense amplifiers, and control logic. Each of the one or more sense amplifier may include at least a first terminal coupled to a first bit line and a second terminal coupled to a second bit line. The control logic may be coupled to the memory cell array, and in communication with the at least one mode register. The control logic may be configured to drive, in response to array reset mode being enabled, each of the first and second terminals of the sense amplifier to a bit-line precharge voltage that corresponds to a bit value to be written to respective memory cells associated with each of the first and second bit lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Scott J. Derner, HUY T. VO, PATRICK MULLARKEY, JEFFREY P. WRIGHT, MICHAEL A. SHORE
  • Patent number: 10127971
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing an array rest mode. An example system includes at least one mode register configured to enable an array reset mode, a memory cell array including one or more sense amplifiers, and control logic. Each of the one or more sense amplifier may include at least a first terminal coupled to a first bit line and a second terminal coupled to a second bit line. The control logic may be coupled to the memory cell array, and in communication with the at least one mode register. The control logic may be configured to drive, in response to array reset mode being enabled, each of the first and second terminals of the sense amplifier to a bit-line precharge voltage that corresponds to a bit value to be written to respective memory cells associated with each of the first and second bit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Derner, Huy T. Vo, Patrick Mullarkey, Jeffrey P. Wright, Michael A. Shore
  • Publication number: 20180315466
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing an array rest mode. An example system includes at least one mode register configured to enable an array reset mode, a memory cell array including one or more sense amplifiers, and control logic. Each of the one or more sense amplifier may include at least a first terminal coupled to a first bit line and a second terminal coupled to a second bit line. The control logic may be coupled to the memory cell array, and in communication with the at least one mode register. The control logic may be configured to drive, in response to array reset mode being enabled, each of the first and second terminals of the sense amplifier to a bit-line precharge voltage that corresponds to a bit value to be written to respective memory cells associated with each of the first and second bit lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Derner, Huy T. Vo, Patrick Mullarkey, Jeffrey P. Wright, Michael A. Shore
  • Publication number: 20180083772
    Abstract: A core encryption algorithm that can be used to create perpetual encryption. This encryption algorithm is based on conditional mathematical formulas instead of non-conditional mathematical formulas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel Patrick Mullarkey
  • Patent number: 9104588
    Abstract: Circuits, apparatuses, and methods are disclosed for address scrambling in integrated circuits. One example apparatus includes a plurality of data regions, each of the plurality of data regions configured to provide a respective portion of data responsive to a physical address provided by a respective decode circuit. The plurality of data regions are configured to provide their respective portions of data responsive to a common logical address. The common logical address is scrambled such that a plurality of different physical addresses are provided to the plurality of data regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick Mullarkey
  • Publication number: 20140250341
    Abstract: Circuits, apparatuses, and methods are disclosed for address scrambling in integrated circuits. One example apparatus includes a plurality of data regions, each of the plurality of data regions configured to provide a respective portion of data responsive to a physical address provided by a respective decode circuit. The plurality of data regions are configured to provide their respective portions of data responsive to a common logical address. The common logical address is scrambled such that a plurality of different physical addresses are provided to the plurality of data regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick Mullarkey
  • Patent number: 8509016
    Abstract: Methods and memory devices for repairing memory cells are discloses, such as a memory device that includes a main array having a plurality of sections of memory cells. One such main array includes a plurality of sets of input/output lines, each of which may be coupled to a respective plurality of memory cells in each section. One such memory device also includes a redundant section of memory cells, corresponding in number to the number of memory cells in each of the sections of the main array. An addressing circuit may contain a record of, for example, sections that have been determined to be defective. The addressing circuit may receive an address and compare the received address with the record of defective sections. In the event of a match, the addressing circuit may redirect an access to memory cells corresponding to the received address to memory cells in the redundant section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Aron Lunde, Seth Eichmeyer, Tim Cowles, Patrick Mullarkey
  • Publication number: 20120176851
    Abstract: Methods and memory devices for repairing memory cells are discloses, such as a memory device that includes a main array having a plurality of sections of memory cells. One such main array includes a plurality of sets of input/output lines, each of which may be coupled to a respective plurality of memory cells in each section. One such memory device also includes a redundant section of memory cells, corresponding in number to the number of memory cells in each of the sections of the main array. An addressing circuit may contain a record of, for example, sections that have been determined to be defective. The addressing circuit may receive an address and compare the received address with the record of defective sections. In the event of a match, the addressing circuit may redirect an access to memory cells corresponding to the received address to memory cells in the redundant section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc
    Inventors: Aron Lunde, Seth Eichmeyer, Tim Cowles, Patrick Mullarkey
  • Patent number: 8144534
    Abstract: Methods and memory devices for repairing memory cells are discloses, such as a memory device that includes a main array having a plurality of sections of memory cells. One such main array includes a plurality of sets of input/output lines, each of which may be coupled to a respective plurality of memory cells in each section. One such memory device also includes a redundant section of memory cells, corresponding in number to the number of memory cells in each of the sections of the main array. An addressing circuit may contain a record of, for example, sections that have been determined to be defective. The addressing circuit may receive an address and compare the received address with the record of defective sections. In the event of a match, the addressing circuit may redirect an access to memory cells corresponding to the received address to memory cells in the redundant section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Aron Lunde, Seth Eichmeyer, Tim Cowles, Patrick Mullarkey
  • Publication number: 20110051538
    Abstract: Methods and memory devices for repairing memory cells are discloses, such as a memory device that includes a main array having a plurality of sections of memory cells. One such main array includes a plurality of sets of input/output lines, each of which may be coupled to a respective plurality of memory cells in each section. One such memory device also includes a redundant section of memory cells, corresponding in number to the number of memory cells in each of the sections of the main array. An addressing circuit may contain a record of, for example, sections that have been determined to be defective. The addressing circuit may receive an address and compare the received address with the record of defective sections. In the event of a match, the addressing circuit may redirect an access to memory cells corresponding to the received address to memory cells in the redundant section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Aron Lunde, Seth Eichmeyer, Tim Cowles, Patrick Mullarkey
  • Publication number: 20050201135
    Abstract: Circuitry for programming antifuse elements is provided which permits all antifuse elements in a bank to be programmed simultaneously, thereby enhancing the speed at which antifuse elements may be programmed. In one embodiment, a feedback circuit is associated with each antifuse element to stop the flow of current through the antifuse element once it is programmed. In another embodiment, circuitry is provided for generating a separate programming pulse for each antifuse element, which is selected for programming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Patrick Mullarkey, Casey Kurth, Jason Graalum, Daryl Habersetzer
  • Publication number: 20050005208
    Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for checking the resistance of antifuse elements in an integrated circuit. A voltage based on the resistance of an antifuse element is compared to a voltage based on a known resistance, and an output signal is generated whose binary value indicates whether the resistance of the antifuse element is higher or lower than the known value of resistance. The method and apparatus are useful in verifying the programming of antifuse elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas Cutter, Adrian Ong, Fan Ho, Kurt Beigel, Brett Debenham, Dien Luong, Kim Pierce, Patrick Mullarkey