Patents by Inventor Robert J. Hughes
Robert J. Hughes 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: 11972230Abstract: Embodiments for a matrix transpose and multiply operation are disclosed. In an embodiment, a processor includes a decoder and execution circuitry. The decoder is to decode an instruction having a format including an opcode field to specify an opcode, a first destination operand field to specify a destination matrix location, a first source operand field to specify a first source matrix location, and a second source operand field to specify a second source matrix location. The execution circuitry is to, in response to the decoded instruction, transpose the first source matrix to generate a transposed first source matrix, perform a matrix multiplication using the transposed first source matrix and the second source matrix to generate a result, and store the result in a destination matrix location.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Menachem Adelman, Robert Valentine, Barukh Ziv, Amit Gradstein, Simon Rubanovich, Zeev Sperber, Mark J. Charney, Christopher J. Hughes, Alexander F. Heinecke, Evangelos Georganas, Binh Pham
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Publication number: 20240126551Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to systems for performing instructions to quickly convert and use matrices (tiles) as one-dimensional vectors. In one example, a processor includes fetch circuitry to fetch an instruction having fields to specify an opcode, locations of a two-dimensional (2D) matrix and a one-dimensional (1D) vector, and a group of elements comprising one of a row, part of a row, multiple rows, a column, part of a column, multiple columns, and a rectangular sub-tile of the specified 2D matrix, and wherein the opcode is to indicate a move of the specified group between the 2D matrix and the 1D vector, decode circuitry to decode the fetched instruction; and execution circuitry, responsive to the decoded instruction, when the opcode specifies a move from 1D, to move contents of the specified 1D vector to the specified group of elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Bret TOLL, Christopher J. HUGHES, Dan BAUM, Elmoustapha OULD-AHMED-VALL, Raanan SADE, Robert VALENTINE, Mark J. CHARNEY, Alexander F. HEINECKE
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Patent number: 11954490Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to systems and methods for performing instructions to transform matrices into a row-interleaved format. In one example, a processor includes fetch and decode circuitry to fetch and decode an instruction having fields to specify an opcode and locations of source and destination matrices, wherein the opcode indicates that the processor is to transform the specified source matrix into the specified destination matrix having the row-interleaved format; and execution circuitry to respond to the decoded instruction by transforming the specified source matrix into the specified RowInt-formatted destination matrix by interleaving J elements of each J-element sub-column of the specified source matrix in either row-major or column-major order into a K-wide submatrix of the specified destination matrix, the K-wide submatrix having K columns and enough rows to hold the J elements.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Raanan Sade, Robert Valentine, Bret Toll, Christopher J. Hughes, Alexander F. Heinecke, Elmoustapha Ould-Ahmed-Vall, Mark J. Charney
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Patent number: 11954489Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to systems for performing instructions to quickly convert and use matrices (tiles) as one-dimensional vectors. In one example, a processor includes fetch circuitry to fetch an instruction having fields to specify an opcode, locations of a two-dimensional (2D) matrix and a one-dimensional (1D) vector, and a group of elements comprising one of a row, part of a row, multiple rows, a column, part of a column, multiple columns, and a rectangular sub-tile of the specified 2D matrix, and wherein the opcode is to indicate a move of the specified group between the 2D matrix and the 1D vector, decode circuitry to decode the fetched instruction; and execution circuitry, responsive to the decoded instruction, when the opcode specifies a move from 1D, to move contents of the specified 1D vector to the specified group of elements.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Bret Toll, Christopher J. Hughes, Dan Baum, Elmoustapha Ould-Ahmed-Vall, Raanan Sade, Robert Valentine, Mark J. Charney, Alexander F. Heinecke
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Publication number: 20240103867Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to systems for performing instructions to quickly convert and use matrices (tiles) as one-dimensional vectors. In one example, a processor includes fetch circuitry to fetch an instruction having fields to specify an opcode, locations of a two-dimensional (2D) matrix and a one-dimensional (1D) vector, and a group of elements comprising one of a row, part of a row, multiple rows, a column, part of a column, multiple columns, and a rectangular sub-tile of the specified 2D matrix, and wherein the opcode is to indicate a move of the specified group between the 2D matrix and the 1D vector, decode circuitry to decode the fetched instruction; and execution circuitry, responsive to the decoded instruction, when the opcode specifies a move from 1D, to move contents of the specified 1D vector to the specified group of elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Bret TOLL, Christopher J. HUGHES, Dan BAUM, Elmoustapha OULD-AHMED-VALL, Raanan SADE, Robert VALENTINE, Mark J. CHARNEY, Alexander F. HEINECKE
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Patent number: 11941395Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses relating to 16-bit floating-point matrix dot product instructions are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Alexander F. Heinecke, Robert Valentine, Mark J. Charney, Menachem Adelman, Christopher J. Hughes, Evangelos Georganas, Zeev Sperber, Amit Gradstein, Simon Rubanovich
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Publication number: 20240078285Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to accelerating multiplication of sparse matrices. In one example, a processor is to fetch and decode an instruction having fields to specify locations of first, second, and third matrices, and an opcode indicating the processor is to multiply and accumulate matching non-zero (NZ) elements of the first and second matrices with corresponding elements of the third matrix, and executing the decoded instruction as per the opcode to generate NZ bitmasks for the first and second matrices, broadcast up to two NZ elements at a time from each row of the first matrix and each column of the second matrix to a processing engine (PE) grid, each PE to multiply and accumulate matching NZ elements of the first and second matrices with corresponding elements of the third matrix. Each PE further to store an NZ element for use in a subsequent multiplications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Dan BAUM, Chen KOREN, Elmoustapha OULD-AHMED-VALL, Michael ESPIG, Christopher J. HUGHES, Raanan SADE, Robert VALENTINE, Mark J. CHARNEY, Alexander F. HEINECKE
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Patent number: 11913463Abstract: A compressor for a heat transfer circuit includes a variable frequency drive (VFD), an electric motor that rotates a driveshaft, bearing(s) for supporting the driveshaft, a backup gas supply, and a power supply. During a utility power interruption, the backup gas supply operates utilizing DC electrical power generated by a back electromotive force of the electric motor. A method of operating an electric power supply system for a compressor includes operating in a utility power mode and operating in a backup power mode during a utility power interruption. In the utility power mode, AC electrical power is supplied from the VFD to the motor. In the backup power mode, DC electrical power generated in the VFD by a back electromotive force of the motor it used to operate a backup gas supply to supply compressed working fluid to gas bearing(s) of the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Seth M. McGill, Charles J. Peterson, Robert S. Bakkestuen, Kevin P. Hughes
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Patent number: 10286163Abstract: A hand-held aerosolized inhaler that delivers an aerosolized solution to the user on demand when he or she inhales is provided. A pressure or flow sensor within the invention detects the change in air flow as the user inhales and triggers spraying the aerosol solution only when the inhaled breath stream will optimally entrain the sprayed aerosol. The pressure or flow sensor sends an electronic signal to turn on or off liquid and air pumps as the user breathes. Liquid, or liquid and air are pumped to the nozzle inside the invention to create an aerosolized mixture.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Inventors: Philip J. Paustian, Robert J. Hughes
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Publication number: 20170059672Abstract: An obturator as part of a biopsy system enhances use with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) by indicating location of a side aperture in an encompassing cannula. The cannula (e.g., detached probe, sleeve sized to receive a core biopsy probe) includes a side aperture for taking a tissue sample. When the obturator is inserted in lieu of the biopsy device into the cannula, a notch formed in a shaft of the obturator corresponds to the side aperture. A dugout trough into the notch may further accept aqueous material to further accentuate the side aperture. In addition, a series of dimensionally varied apertures (e.g., wells, slats) that communicate through a lateral surface of the shaft and that are proximal to the side aperture receive an aqueous material to accentuate visibility in an MRI image, even in a skewed MRI slice through the cannula/obturator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Timothy G. Dietz, Keshava Datta, John A. Hibner, Michael A. Murray, Robert J. Hughes
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Patent number: 7913686Abstract: Self Contained Aerosol Dual Delivery System (SCADDS) is a pocket-sized inhaler for delivering inhaled therapeutic or recreational aerosols simultaneously and separately via oral and nasal routes. A handle assembly has a removable mouthpiece, cartridge penetration needles, puncture needle protective cover, a shuttle, a cam, valves and conduits from the penetration needles to the individual nozzles for oral and nasal inhalation. A cartridge contains separate reservoirs of solutions for oral and nasal inhalation. The reservoirs, impermeable bags with fluid and dissolved gas in solution, are punctured when the cartridge is attached to the handle assembly. Inhalation slides the shuttle toward the mouthpiece and opens the valves to release solution. The oral aerosol is inhaled into the lungs while the nasal aerosol provides a pleasant aroma.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Scadds IncorporatedInventors: Robert J. Hughes, Philip J. Paustian
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Publication number: 20110015517Abstract: A localization mechanism, or fixture, is used in conjunction with a breast coil for breast compression and for guiding a core biopsy instrument during prone biopsy procedures in both open and closed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines. The localization fixture includes a three-dimensional Cartesian positionable guide for supporting and orienting an MRI-compatible biopsy instrument, and, in particular, a sleeve to a biopsy site of suspicious tissues or lesions. A z-stop enhances accurate insertion, prevents over-insertion or inadvertent retraction of the sleeve. The sleeve receives a probe of the MRI-compatible biopsy instrument and may contain various features to enhance its imagability, to enhance vacuum and pressure assist therethrough, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Robert J. Hughes, Timothy G. Dietz, Michael J. Andreyko, Kent Swendseid, Jay Wilkins, William E. Clem
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Patent number: 7831290Abstract: A localization mechanism, or fixture, is used in conjunction with a breast coil for breast compression and for guiding a core biopsy instrument during prone biopsy procedures in both open and closed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines. The localization fixture includes a three-dimensional Cartesian positionable guide for supporting and orienting an MRI-compatible biopsy instrument, and, in particular, a sleeve to a biopsy site of suspicious tissues or lesions. A z-stop enhances accurate insertion, prevents over-insertion or inadvertent retraction of the sleeve. The sleeve receives a probe of the MRI-compatible biopsy instrument and may contain various features to enhance its imagability, to enhance vacuum and pressure assist therethrough, etc.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hughes, Timothy G. Dietz, Michael J. Andreyko, Kent Swendseid, Jay Wilkins, William E. Clem
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Patent number: 7711407Abstract: A localization mechanism, or fixture, is used in conjunction with a breast coil for breast compression and for guiding a core biopsy instrument during prone biopsy procedures in both open and closed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines. The localization fixture includes a three-dimensional Cartesian positionable guide for supporting and orienting an MRI-compatible biopsy instrument, and, in particular, a sleeve to a biopsy site of suspicious tissues or lesions. A z-stop enhances accurate insertion, prevents over-insertion or inadvertent retraction of the sleeve. The sleeve receives a probe of the MRI-compatible biopsy instrument and may contain various features to enhance its imagability, to enhance vacuum and pressure assist therethrough, etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hughes, Timothy G. Dietz, Michael J. Andreyko, Kent Swendseid, Jay Wilkins, William E. Clem
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Patent number: 7708751Abstract: A localization mechanism, or fixture, is used in conjunction with a breast coil for breast compression and for guiding a core biopsy instrument during prone biopsy procedures in both open and closed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines. The localization fixture includes a three-dimensional Cartesian positionable guide for supporting and orienting an MRI-compatible biopsy instrument, and in particular a sleeve, to a biopsy site of suspicious tissues or lesions. A depth stop enhances accurate insertion, prevents over-insertion or inadvertent retraction of the sleeve. The sleeve receives a probe of the MRI-compatible biopsy instrument and may contain various features to enhance its imagability, to enhance vacuum and pressure assist therethrough, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hughes, Timothy G. Dietz, Michael J. Andreyko, William E. Clem, Martin B. Albini
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Patent number: 7013888Abstract: Self Contained Aerosol Dual Delivery System (SCADDS) is a pocket-sized inhaler for delivering inhaled therapeutic or recreational aerosols simultaneously and separately via oral and nasal routes. A handle assembly has a removable mouthpiece, cartridge penetration needles, puncture needle protective cover, a shuttle, a cam, valves and conduits from the penetration needles to the individual nozzles for oral and nasal inhalation. A cartridge contains separate reservoirs of solutions for oral and nasal inhalation. The reservoirs, impermeable bags with fluid and dissolved gas in solution, are punctured when the cartridge is attached to the handle assembly. Inhalation slides the shuttle toward the mouthpiece and opens the valves to release solution. The oral aerosol is inhaled into the lungs while the nasal aerosol provides a pleasant aroma.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: SCADDS IncorporatedInventors: Robert J. Hughes, Philip J. Paustian
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Publication number: 20040118396Abstract: Self Contained Aerosol Dual Delivery System (SCADDS) is a pocket-sized inhaler for delivering inhaled therapeutic or recreational aerosols simultaneously and separately via oral and nasal routes. A handle assembly has a removable mouthpiece, cartridge penetration needles, puncture needle protective cover, a shuttle, a cam, valves and conduits from the penetration needles to the individual nozzles for oral and nasal inhalation. A cartridge contains separate reservoirs of solutions for oral and nasal inhalation. The reservoirs, impermeable bags with fluid and dissolved gas in solution, are punctured when the cartridge is attached to the handle assembly. Inhalation slides the shuttle toward the mouthpiece and opens the valves to release solution. The oral aerosol is inhaled into the lungs while the nasal aerosol provides a pleasant aroma.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Robert J. Hughes, Philip J. Paustian
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Patent number: 6047483Abstract: A heating system for a mechanical compressive shrinkage apparatus in which a continuously flowing liquid heat exchange medium is caused to flow in series through each of the components required to be heated. Heat is input to the flowing medium in accordance with the temperature of one of the components to be heated, preferably the first in the series. Uniformity and constancy of both absolute and relative temperatures of the series-connected components is achieved. A mixture of water and propylene glycol alcohol is an advantageous heat exchange medium for the purpose, which allows operation at lower pressure without the maintenance problems of a system using, for example, oil as the exchange medium.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1998Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: Tubular Textile LLCInventors: Earl S. Allison, Gavin B. Rumble, Robert J. Hughes, Barry D. Miller
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Patent number: 5765715Abstract: A drinking cup and a cup holder having mating radially extending flanges and tabs permitting the cup to be inserted into and removed from the holder in one rotative position of the cup and in a second rotative position of the cup permitting engagement of the flanges and tabs to secure the cup and holder together.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1997Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: The First Years Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Hughes
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Patent number: 5761909Abstract: A device is provided for modifying the temperature of a breathing or other as supplied through a conduit. A heat exchanger is mounted in-line with the conduit. A thermoelectric device has first and second thermally conductive plates separated by at least one thermoelectric couple. The first thermally conductive plate is in thermal contact with the heat exchanger. A phase change material is in thermal contact with the second thermally conductive plate. A voltage is applied to the thermoelectric couple(s) to maintain the first and second thermally conductive plates at different temperatures. The phase change material changes from a first phase to a second phase at a phase change temperature that is selected to be between the different temperatures of the first and second thermally conductive plates.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1996Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Robert J. Hughes, Kenneth Price, Dennis McCrory, Billy Courson, Joseph Rudolph