Patents by Inventor Peter Mayer

Peter Mayer 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: 20250103425
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for cyclic redundancy check (CRC) comparison for error detection are described. A host system may determine an error cause associated with writing data to or reading data from a memory system. For writing data, the host system may transmit data and a CRC value to the memory system. The memory system may calculate another CRC value and indicate an error and the calculated CRC value based on the received and calculated CRC values being different. The host system may compare the calculated CRC value and the originally transmitted CRC value to determine an error cause. For reading data, the host system may receive data and an associated CRC value from the memory system, calculate a CRC value using the received data, and determine an error cause based on a comparison of the received CRC value, the calculated CRC, and an expected CRC value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Andreas Schneider, Andrea Sorrentino, Peter Mayer, Rethin Raj, Ankur Gupta, Marcos Alvarez Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 12222079
    Abstract: A method for controlling an adaptive motor vehicle headlight (AMVH), wherein a first data storage device (DSD) is assigned to the AMVH, which is designed to emit different segmented light distributions having a resolution of at least 2×12 and has light sources arranged in segments for this purpose, each segment including at least one LED light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: ZKW Group GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Brunner, Peter Mayer
  • Publication number: 20250046347
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for drive strength calibration for multi-level signaling are described. A driver may be configured to have an initial drive strength and to drive an output pin of a transmitting device toward an intermediate voltage level of a multi-level modulation scheme, where the output pin is coupled with a receiving device via a channel. The receiving device may generate, and the transmitting device may receive, a feedback signal indicating a relationship between the resulting voltage of the channel and an value for the intermediate voltage level. The transmitting device may determine and configure the driver to use an adjusted drive strength for the intermediate voltage level based on the feedback signal. The driver may be calibrated (e.g., independently) for each intermediate voltage level of the multi-level modulation scheme. Further, the driver may be calibrated for the associated channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Michael Dieter Richter, Martin Brox, Thomas Hein
  • Patent number: 12210774
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for controlled and mode-dependent heating of a memory device are described. In various examples, a memory device or an apparatus that includes a memory device may have circuitry configured to heat the memory device. The circuitry configured to heat the memory device may be activated, deactivated, or otherwise operated based on an indication of a temperature (e.g., of the memory device). In some examples, activating or otherwise operating the circuitry configured to heat the memory device may be based on an operating mode (e.g., of the memory device), which may be associated with certain access operations or operational states (e.g., of the memory device). Various operations or operating modes (e.g., of the memory device) may also be based on indications of a temperature (e.g., of the memory device).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Michael Dieter Richter, Martin Brox, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Thomas Hein
  • Publication number: 20250013534
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for techniques for data path address protection are described. As part of a write operation, the memory system may receive data associated with the write operation and an address for the data from a host system. The memory system may generate a first codeword using the address and may store both the first codeword and the data at the address. In some examples, the memory system may generate a second codeword using the data and the first codeword and store the second codeword along with the data and the first codeword. As part of a subsequent read operation for the data, the memory system may receive the address from the host system and retrieve the stored data and first codeword. The memory system may generate a third codeword using the address associated with the read operation and may compare the third codeword with the first codeword.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Dieter Richter, Casto Salobrena Garcia, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Thomas Hein, Peter Mayer
  • Publication number: 20250013525
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for techniques for coupled host and memory dies are described. A first set of parameters associated with operating an interface between a host system and a memory system may be determined based on a first training operation, where an indication of the first set of parameters and a first temperature associated with the first training operation may be stored. A second set of parameters associated with operating the interface may be determined based on a second training operation, where an indication of the second set of parameters and a second temperature associated with the second training operation may be stored. At a third temperature, a third set of parameters may be configured for operation of the interface based on the stored sets of parameters, and communications over the interface may be performed in accordance with the third set of parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Casto Salobrena Garcia, Michael Dieter Richter, Thomas Hein, Peter Mayer
  • Publication number: 20250013530
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for transmission failure feedback associated with a memory device are described. A memory device may detect errors in received data and transmit an indication of the error when detected. The memory device may receive data and checksum information for the data from a controller. The memory device may generate a checksum for the received data and may detect transmission errors. The memory device may transmit an indication of detected errors to the controller, and the indication may be transmitted using a line that is different than an error detection code (EDC) line. A low-speed tracking clock signal may also be transmitted by the memory device over a line different than the EDC line. The memory device may transmit a generated checksum to the controller with a time offset applied to the checksum signaled over the EDC line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Thomas Hein, Martin Brox, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Michael Dieter Richter
  • Publication number: 20240412765
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for multi-driver signaling are described. An apparatus may include a first voltage source configured to supply a positive voltage and a second voltage source configured to supply a negative voltage. The apparatus may also include a first driver configured to couple a transmission line of a bus with the first voltage source and a second driver configured to couple the transmission line of the bus with the second voltage source. The first driver may be configured to transfer current to the transmission line based on a configurable resistance of the first driver. And the second driver configured to transfer current from the transmission line of the bus based on a configurable resistance of the second driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Rethin Raj, Nobuyuki Umeda, Andreas Schneider, Casto Salobrena Garcia
  • Publication number: 20240402935
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for temperature-based memory management are described. A system may include a memory device and a host device. The host device may identify a temperature (e.g., of the memory device). The host device may determine a value for a parameter for operating the memory device—such as a timing, voltage, or frequency parameter—based on the temperature of the memory device. The host device may transmit signaling to the memory device or another component of the system based on the value of the parameter. In some cases, the host device may determine the temperature of the memory device based on an indication (e.g., provided by the memory device). In some cases, the host device may determine the temperature of the memory device based on a temperature of the host device or a temperature of another component of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Thomas Hein, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Martin Brox, Michael Dieter Richter
  • Publication number: 20240395299
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for offset cancellation are described. A memory device may determine that a channel is in a state that interrupts an active termination of the channel and enable the calibration of a reference voltage (e.g., by the memory device). For example, a channel used for data communications with a second device (e.g., a controller) may initially be in a state of active termination. The memory device may determine that the channel has transitioned to another state that interrupts the active termination. While the channel is in the other state, the memory device may calibrate a reference voltage of a receiver by transmitting calibration signals on the channel and detecting an offset associated with a reference voltage. The memory device may use the detected offset and the reference voltage to identify signals transmitted to the memory device over the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Martin Brox, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Thomas Hein, Michael Dieter Richter, Peter Mayer
  • Patent number: 12148502
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for drive strength calibration for multi-level signaling are described. A driver may be configured to have an initial drive strength and to drive an output pin of a transmitting device toward an intermediate voltage level of a multi-level modulation scheme, where the output pin is coupled with a receiving device via a channel. The receiving device may generate, and the transmitting device may receive, a feedback signal indicating a relationship between the resulting voltage of the channel and an value for the intermediate voltage level. The transmitting device may determine and configure the driver to use an adjusted drive strength for the intermediate voltage level based on the feedback signal. The driver may be calibrated (e.g., independently) for each intermediate voltage level of the multi-level modulation scheme. Further, the driver may be calibrated for the associated channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Michael Dieter Richter, Martin Brox, Thomas Hein
  • Patent number: 12124329
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for transmission failure feedback associated with a memory device are described. A memory device may detect errors in received data and transmit an indication of the error when detected. The memory device may receive data and checksum information for the data from a controller. The memory device may generate a checksum for the received data and may detect transmission errors. The memory device may transmit an indication of detected errors to the controller, and the indication may be transmitted using a line that is different than an error detection code (EDC) line. A low-speed tracking clock signal may also be transmitted by the memory device over a line different than the EDC line. The memory device may transmit a generated checksum to the controller with a time offset applied to the checksum signaled over the EDC line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Thomas Hein, Martin Brox, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Michael Dieter Richter
  • Patent number: 12087393
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for multi-driver signaling are described. An apparatus may include a first voltage source configured to supply a positive voltage and a second voltage source configured to supply a negative voltage. The apparatus may also include a first driver configured to couple a transmission line of a bus with the first voltage source and a second driver configured to couple the transmission line of the bus with the second voltage source. The first driver may be configured to transfer current to the transmission line based on a configurable resistance of the first driver. And the second driver configured to transfer current from the transmission line of the bus based on a configurable resistance of the second driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Rethin Raj, Nobuyuki Umeda, Andreas Schneider, Casto Salobrena Garcia
  • Patent number: 12086005
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for tracking a reference voltage (also referred to as VREFD) after boot-up are described. For example, a host device or a memory device may determine a temperature value associated with the memory device. The host device or the memory device may select a reference voltage offset value for the memory device based on mapping the temperature value associated with the memory device to a relationship between reference voltage offset values and temperature differential values associated with the memory device. The host device or the memory device may adjust a reference voltage value associated with the memory device based on the reference voltage offset value. The host device, or the memory device, may operate the memory device in accordance with the reference voltage value based on adjusting the reference voltage value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Brox, Thomas Hein, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Andrea Sorrentino, Peter Mayer
  • Patent number: 12081331
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for operating memory cell(s) using adapting the current on a channel are described. A current on a channel may be adapted during a transition period between signaling a first logic value over the channel and signaling a second (e.g. subsequent) logic value over the channel. Adapting the current may include increasing or decreasing the current on the channel during the transition period. The degree of adaptation may be based on a difference between the first logic value and the subsequent logic value. In some cases, a logic circuit may be configured to determine a difference between the first and subsequent logic value. The logic circuit may be further configured to communicate the difference to an adaptive driver. And the adaptive driver may adapt a current of the channel based on the communicated difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Brox, Peter Mayer, Michael Dieter Richter, Thomas Hein, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl
  • Patent number: 12027231
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for offset cancellation are described. A memory device may determine that a channel is in a state that interrupts an active termination of the channel and enable the calibration of a reference voltage (e.g., by the memory device). For example, a channel used for data communications with a second device (e.g., a controller) may initially be in a state of active termination. The memory device may determine that the channel has transitioned to another state that interrupts the active termination. While the channel is in the other state, the memory device may calibrate a reference voltage of a receiver by transmitting calibration signals on the channel and detecting an offset associated with a reference voltage. The memory device may use the detected offset and the reference voltage to identify signals transmitted to the memory device over the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Inventors: Martin Brox, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Thomas Hein, Michael Dieter Richter, Peter Mayer
  • Patent number: 12019900
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for temperature-based memory management are described. A system may include a memory device and a host device. The host device may identify a temperature (e.g., of the memory device). The host device may determine a value for a parameter for operating the memory device—such as a timing, voltage, or frequency parameter—based on the temperature of the memory device. The host device may transmit signaling to the memory device or another component of the system based on the value of the parameter. In some cases, the host device may determine the temperature of the memory device based on an indication (e.g., provided by the memory device). In some cases, the host device may determine the temperature of the memory device based on a temperature of the host device or a temperature of another component of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Mayer, Thomas Hein, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Martin Brox, Michael Dieter Richter
  • Publication number: 20240176695
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for error detection, error correction, and error management by memory devices are described. Programmable thresholds may be configured for a memory device based on a type of data or a location of stored data, among other aspects. For example, a host device may configure a threshold quantity of errors for data at a memory device. When retrieving the data, the memory device may track or count errors in the data and determine whether the threshold has been satisfied. The memory device may transmit (e.g., to the host device) an indication whether the threshold has been satisfied, and the system may perform functions to correct the errors and/or prevent further errors. The memory device may also identify errors in received commands or may identify errors introduced in data after the data was received (e.g., using an error detecting code associated with a command or bus).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Dieter Richter, Thomas Hein, Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Martin Brox, Peter Mayer
  • Patent number: 11989140
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for signal path biasing in an electronic system (e.g., a memory system) are described. In one example, a memory device, a host device, or both may be configured to bias a signal path, between an idle state and an information transfer or between an information transfer and an idle state, to an intermediate or mid-bias voltage level, which may reduce signal interference associated with such transitions. In various examples, the described biasing to a voltage, such as a mid-bias voltage, may be associated with an access command or other command for information to be communicated between devices of the electronic system, such as a command for information to be communicated between a memory device and a host device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Anton Spirkl, Thomas Hein, Martin Brox, Peter Mayer, Michael Dieter Richter
  • Publication number: 20240157676
    Abstract: Disclosed is a building board construction with increased surface strength. More specifically, increased nail pull strength is achieved via the application of an external surface coating. The surface coating is ideally applied to a paper faced gypsum building board. In one possible embodiment, the coating is formed from a water soluble polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Robin Daniel Fisher, Devang Umesh Khariwala, Jeffrey Hamilton Peet, Peter Mayer