Patents by Inventor Pil Sang Yoon

Pil Sang Yoon 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: 11895219
    Abstract: An artificial intelligence calculation semiconductor device is provided. The artificial intelligence calculation semiconductor device comprising: a control unit; and a MAC (Multiply and Accumulator) calculator which executes a homomorphic encryption calculation through the control unit, wherein the MAC calculator includes an NTT (Numeric Theoretic Transform)/INTT (Inverse NTT) circuit which generates cipher texts by performing a homomorphic multiplication calculation through transformation or inverse transformation of data, a cipher text multiplier which executes a multiplication calculation between the cipher texts, a cipher text adder/subtractor which executes addition and/or subtraction calculations between the cipher texts, and a rotator which performs a cyclic shift of a slot of the cipher texts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Soo Lim, Chang Kyu Seol, Pil Sang Yoon, Ji Youp Kim, Ju-Young Jung
  • Patent number: 11836606
    Abstract: A storage device is provided including an interface circuit configured to receive application information from a host; a field programmable gate array (FPGA); a neural processing unit (NPU); and a central processing unit (CPU) configured to select a hardware image from among a plurality of hardware images stored in a memory using the application information, and reconfigure the FPGA using the selected hardware image. The NPU is configured to perform an operation using the reconfigured FPGA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Soo Lim, Chang Kyu Seol, Jae Hun Jang, Hye Jeong So, Hong Rak Son, Pil Sang Yoon
  • Patent number: 11381382
    Abstract: An operating method of a memory controller includes generating a random value using a seed, generating encrypted intermediate data by encrypting plaintext data using the random value, and storing the seed and the intermediate data in a memory device. Ciphertext data is generated using the seed and the intermediate data based on Ring Learning with Error (RLWE).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Hoon Kim, Pil Sang Yoon
  • Publication number: 20210376997
    Abstract: An artificial intelligence calculation semiconductor device is provided. The artificial intelligence calculation semiconductor device comprising: a control unit; and a MAC (Multiply and Accumulator) calculator which executes a homomorphic encryption calculation through the control unit, wherein the MAC calculator includes an NTT (Numeric Theoretic Transform)/INTT (Inverse NTT) circuit which generates cipher texts by performing a homomorphic multiplication calculation through transformation or inverse transformation of data, a cipher text multiplier which executes a multiplication calculation between the cipher texts, a cipher text adder/subtractor which executes addition and/or subtraction calculations between the cipher texts, and a rotator which performs a cyclic shift of a slot of the cipher texts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Soo LIM, Chang Kyu SEOL, Pil Sang YOON, Ji Youp KIM, Ju-Young JUNG
  • Publication number: 20210336766
    Abstract: An operating method of a memory controller includes generating a random value using a seed, generating encrypted intermediate data by encrypting plaintext data using the random value, and storing the seed and the intermediate data in a memory device. Ciphertext data is generated using the seed and the intermediate data based on Ring Learning with Error (RLWE).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: KWANG HOON KIM, PIL SANG YOON
  • Publication number: 20210133543
    Abstract: A storage device is provided including an interface circuit configured to receive application information from a host; a field programmable gate array (FPGA); a neural processing unit (NPU); and a central processing unit (CPU) configured to select a hardware image from among a plurality of hardware images stored in a memory using the application information, and reconfigure the FPGA using the selected hardware image. The NPU is configured to perform an operation using the reconfigured FPGA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: JIN SOO LIM, CHANG KYU SEOL, JAE HUN JANG, HYE JEONG SO, HONG RAK SON, PIL SANG YOON
  • Patent number: 10748642
    Abstract: A method of setting a read voltage by a memory controller and a storage device are provided. The method includes controlling a memory device to read data from memory cells by applying a test read voltage to a selected word line; receiving, from the memory device, cell count information corresponding to a read operation of the memory device, and renewing the test read voltage by using the cell count information and a cost function to find an optimum read voltage, the cost function being determined for each read voltage level; and determining a read voltage by performing the controlling of the memory device and the renewing of the test read voltage at least once.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang-hoon Kim, Jun-jin Kong, Hong-rak Son, Pil-sang Yoon
  • Patent number: 10742355
    Abstract: An apparatus that receives a non-binary polar code through a channel includes a low-complexity decoder and a memory. The low-complexity decoder is configured to selectively calculate first common terms for input symbols in the non-binary polar code other than a first input symbol corresponding to a first target output symbol. The selective calculation uses a lower triangular kernel and log likelihood ratios of the input symbols generated based on a channel characteristic of the channel. The low-complexity decoder is also configured to calculate log likelihood ratios of the first target output symbol using the first common terms and to determine a value of the first target output symbol based on the log likelihood ratios of the first target output symbol. The memory is accessible by the low-complexity decoder and is configured to store the first common terms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Yong Son, Chang-Kyu Seol, Hong-Rak Son, Pil-Sang Yoon
  • Patent number: 10741245
    Abstract: A method of operating a resistive memory system including a plurality of layers may include receiving a write request and first data corresponding to a first address, converting the first address into a second address and assigning n (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2) pieces of sub-region data generated from the first data to the plurality of layers, and writing the n pieces of sub-region data to at least two layers according to the second address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun-chu Oh, Pil-sang Yoon, Jun-jin Kong, Hong-rak Son
  • Publication number: 20200220652
    Abstract: An apparatus that receives a non-binary polar code through a channel includes a low-complexity decoder and a memory. The low-complexity decoder is configured to selectively calculate first common terms for input symbols in the non-binary polar code other than a first input symbol corresponding to a first target output symbol. The selective calculation uses a lower triangular kernel and log likelihood ratios of the input symbols generated based on a channel characteristic of the channel. The low-complexity decoder is also configured to calculate log likelihood ratios of the first target output symbol using the first common terms and to determine a value of the first target output symbol based on the log likelihood ratios of the first target output symbol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: JAE-YONG SON, CHANG-KYU SEOL, HONG-RAK SON, PIL-SANG YOON
  • Patent number: 10706944
    Abstract: A method of operating a memory controller includes classifying a plurality of memory cells in an erase state into a plurality of groups, based on erase state information about the plurality of memory cells in the erase state; setting at least one target program state for at least some memory cells from among memory cells included in at least one of the plurality of groups; and programming the at least some memory cells for which the at least one target program state has been set, to a program state other than the at least one target program state from among the plurality of program states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hye-Jeong So, Dong-Hwan Lee, Seong-Hyeog Choi, Eun-Chu Oh, Jun-Jin Kong, Hong-Rak Son, Pil-Sang Yoon
  • Publication number: 20200160923
    Abstract: A method of operating a memory controller includes classifying a plurality of memory cells in an erase state into a plurality of groups, based on erase state information about the plurality of memory cells in the erase state; setting at least one target program state for at least some memory cells from among memory cells included in at least one of the plurality of groups; and programming the at least some memory cells for which the at least one target program state has been set, to a program state other than the at least one target program state from among the plurality of program states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: HYE-JEONG SO, DONG-HWAN LEE, SEONG-HYEOG CHOI, EUN-CHU OH, JUN-JIN KONG, HONG-RAK SON, PIL-SANG YOON
  • Patent number: 10566066
    Abstract: A method of operating a memory controller includes classifying a plurality of memory cells in an erase state into a plurality of groups, based on erase state information about the plurality of memory cells in the erase state; setting at least one target program state for at least some memory cells from among memory cells included in at least one of the plurality of groups; and programming the at least some memory cells for which the at least one target program state has been set, to a program state other than the at least one target program state from among the plurality of program states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hye-Jeong So, Dong-Hwan Lee, Seong-Hyeog Choi, Eun-Chu Oh, Jun-Jin Kong, Hong-Rak Son, Pil-Sang Yoon
  • Patent number: 10438684
    Abstract: A method of operating a memory system, having a non-volatile memory device, includes processing a response to a first request toward the memory device by using an original key, in response to the first request, generating and storing first parity data corresponding to the original key, and deleting the original key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seong-Hyeog Choi, Jun-Jin Kong, Hong-Rak Son, Pil-Sang Yoon, Chang-Kyu Seol, Ki-Jun Lee
  • Publication number: 20190287643
    Abstract: A method of setting a read voltage by a memory controller and a storage device are provided. The method includes controlling a memory device to read data from memory cells by applying a test read voltage to a selected word line; receiving, from the memory device, cell count information corresponding to a read operation of the memory device, and renewing the test read voltage by using the cell count information and a cost function to find an optimum read voltage, the cost function being determined for each read voltage level; and determining a read voltage by performing the controlling of the memory device and the renewing of the test read voltage at least once.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang-hoon KIM, Jun-jin KONG, Hong-rak SON, Pil-sang YOON
  • Publication number: 20190279731
    Abstract: A method of operating a memory controller includes classifying a plurality of memory cells in an erase state into a plurality of groups, based on erase state information about the plurality of memory cells in the erase state; setting at least one target program state for at least some memory cells from among memory cells included in at least one of the plurality of groups; and programming the at least some memory cells for which the at least one target program state has been set, to a program state other than the at least one target program state from among the plurality of program states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: HYE-JEONG SO, DONG-HWAN LEE, SEONG-HYEOG CHOI, EUN-CHU OH, JUN-JIN KONG, HONG-RAK SON, PIL-SANG YOON
  • Patent number: 10332606
    Abstract: A method of operating a memory controller includes classifying a plurality of memory cells in an erase state into a plurality of groups, based on erase state information about the plurality of memory cells in the erase state; setting at least one target program state for at least some memory cells from among memory cells included in at least one of the plurality of groups; and programming the at least some memory cells for which the at least one target program state has been set, to a program state other than the at least one target program state from among the plurality of program states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hye-Jeong So, Dong-Hwan Lee, Seong-Hyeog Choi, Eun-Chu Oh, Jun-Jin Kong, Hong-Rak Son, Pil-Sang Yoon
  • Publication number: 20190051353
    Abstract: A method of operating a resistive memory system including a plurality of layers may include receiving a write request and first data corresponding to a first address, converting the first address into a second address and assigning n (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2) pieces of sub-region data generated from the first data to the plurality of layers, and writing the n pieces of sub-region data to at least two layers according to the second address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun-chu OH, Pil-sang Yoon, Jun-jin Kong, Hong-rak Son
  • Publication number: 20180358101
    Abstract: A method of operating a memory controller includes classifying a plurality of memory cells in an erase state into a plurality of groups, based on erase state information about the plurality of memory cells in the erase state; setting at least one target program state for at least some memory cells from among memory cells included in at least one of the plurality of groups; and programming the at least some memory cells for which the at least one target program state has been set, to a program state other than the at least one target program state from among the plurality of program states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: HYE-JEONG SO, DONG-HWAN LEE, SEONG-HYEOG CHOI, EUN-CHU OH, JUN-JIN KONG, HONG-RAK SON, PIL-SANG YOON
  • Patent number: 10127978
    Abstract: A method of operating a resistive memory system including a plurality of layers may include receiving a write request and first data corresponding to a first address, converting the first address into a second address and assigning n (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2) pieces of sub-region data generated from the first data to the plurality of layers, and writing the n pieces of sub-region data to at least two layers according to the second address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun-chu Oh, Pil-sang Yoon, Jun-jin Kong, Hong-rak Son