Patents by Inventor Scott E. Smith

Scott E. Smith 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: 20190333594
    Abstract: An electronic device including: a fuse array including: fuse elements organized along a first direction and a second direction, wherein each fuse element is configured to store information, and a selection circuit configured to provide access to the fuse elements according to positions of the fuse elements along the first direction and the second direction; and a fuse read circuit connected to the fuse array, the fuse read circuit configured to generate a fuse-read output based on reading from one or more of the fuse elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: John E. Riley, Girish N. Cherussery, Scott E. Smith, Yu-Feng Chen
  • Patent number: 10373698
    Abstract: An electronic device including: a fuse array including fuse cells organized along a first direction and a second direction, wherein each fuse cell includes: a fuse element configured to store information, and a selection circuit configured to provide access to the fuse element according to a position of the fuse cell element along the first direction and the second direction; and a fuse read circuit connected to the fuse array, the fuse read circuit configured to generate a fuse read output based on reading from one or more of the fuse cells simultaneously and in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Riley, Girish N. Cherussery, Scott E. Smith, Yu-Feng Chen
  • Publication number: 20190198127
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory bank accessible via a plurality of memory addresses. The memory device further includes a fuse array comprising a plurality of fuses. The memory device additionally includes a first plurality of local fuse latches disposed outside of the fuse array and configured to provide redundancy for the plurality of memory addresses. The memory device also includes a fuse array broadcasting system comprising an N-bit bus system, wherein the N-bit bus system is communicatively coupled to the fuse array and to the first plurality of local fuse latches, and wherein the fuse array broadcasting system is configured to communicate fuse data from the fuse array to the first plurality of local fuse latches via the N-bit bus system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: John E. Riley, Yu-Feng Chen, Scott E. Smith
  • Patent number: 10332609
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory bank accessible via a plurality of memory addresses. The memory device further includes a fuse array comprising a plurality of fuses. The memory device additionally includes a first plurality of local fuse latches disposed outside of the fuse array and configured to provide redundancy for the plurality of memory addresses. The memory device also includes a fuse array broadcasting system comprising an N-bit bus system, wherein the N-bit bus system is communicatively coupled to the fuse array and to the first plurality of local fuse latches, and wherein the fuse array broadcasting system is configured to communicate fuse data from the fuse array to the first plurality of local fuse latches via the N-bit bus system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Riley, Yu-Feng Chen, Scott E. Smith
  • Patent number: 10294169
    Abstract: A cylindrical container or vessel, for example a pail, includes a bi-directionally rotatable internal auger having a rotation axis extending across a diameter of the shaft and manually-rotated by a handle outside the container, and tines extending in a radial direction of the shaft and arranged to turn and loosen contents of the container. The tines have different lengths and a predetermined relative spacing along the shaft, and be arranged extend at different angles, in order to maximize an amount of matter moved by the tines when rotating the shaft. The container may be vented to optimize aeration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Scott E. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190108869
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for mitigating line-to-line capacitive coupling in a memory die are described. A device may include multiple drivers configured to both drive latched data and conduct read and write operations. For example, a memory device may contain two or more memory arrays independently coupled to two drivers via two data lines. One data line may be driven strongly to shield a corresponding memory array from effects associated with data line capacitive coupling. An opposing data line may be driven with data pertaining to an access operation of the memory array to which it is coupled. The opposing data line may be driven concurrently or within a small time difference of the other data line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Michael V. Ho, Scott E. Smith
  • Patent number: 10157661
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for mitigating line-to-line capacitive coupling in a memory die are described. A device may include multiple drivers configured to both drive latched data and conduct read and write operations. For example, a memory device may contain two or more memory arrays independently coupled to two drivers via two data lines. One data line may be driven strongly to shield a corresponding memory array from effects associated with data line capacitive coupling. An opposing data line may be driven with data pertaining to an access operation of the memory array to which it is coupled. The opposing data line may be driven concurrently or within a small time difference of the other data line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Michael V. Ho, Scott E. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180072635
    Abstract: A cylindrical container or vessel, for example a pail, includes a bi-directionally rotatable internal auger having a rotation axis extending across a diameter of the shaft and manually-rotated by a handle outside the container, and tines extending in a radial direction of the shaft and arranged to turn and loosen contents of the container. The tines have different lengths and a predetermined relative spacing along the shaft, and be arranged extend at different angles, in order to maximize an amount of matter moved by the tines when rotating the shaft. The container may be vented to optimize aeration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventor: Scott E. Smith
  • Patent number: 8963604
    Abstract: Circuits, integrated circuits, and methods are disclosed for bimodal disable circuits. In one such example method, a counter is maintained, with the counter indicating a logic level at which an output signal will be disabled during at least a portion of one of a plurality of disable cycles. The logic level indicated by the counter is transitioned. An input signal is provided as the output signal responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be enabled, and the output signal is disabled at the logic level indicated by the counter responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Booth, Tyler J. Gomm, Kallol Mazumder, Scott E. Smith, John F. Schreck
  • Publication number: 20140218077
    Abstract: Circuits, integrated circuits, and methods are disclosed for bimodal disable circuits. In one such example method, a counter is maintained, with the counter indicating a logic level at which an output signal will be disabled during at least a portion of one of a plurality of disable cycles. The logic level indicated by the counter is transitioned. An input signal is provided as the output signal responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be enabled, and the output signal is disabled at the logic level indicated by the counter responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be disabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Booth, Tyler J. Gomm, Kallol Mazumder, Scott E. Smith, John F. Schreck
  • Patent number: 8692603
    Abstract: Circuits, integrated circuits, and methods are disclosed for bimodal disable circuits. In one such example method, a counter is maintained, with the counter indicating a logic level at which an output signal will be disabled during at least a portion of one of a plurality of disable cycles. The logic level indicated by the counter is transitioned. An input signal is provided as the output signal responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be enabled, and the output signal is disabled at the logic level indicated by the counter responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Booth, Tyler J. Gomm, Kallol Mazumder, Scott E. Smith, John F. Schreck
  • Patent number: 8665663
    Abstract: A memory circuit according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a clock driver and an ODT timer. The clock driver is configured to provide a system clock signal based on a root clock signal when the memory circuit is in a read mode, and is configured to stop providing the system clock signal when the memory circuit is not in the read mode. The ODT timer is configured to provide a system ODT signal when the memory circuit is not in the read mode, wherein the transition edge of the system ODT signal is aligned with the transition edge of the root clock signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kallol Mazumder, Scott E. Smith
  • Publication number: 20140002148
    Abstract: Circuits, integrated circuits, and methods are disclosed for bimodal disable circuits. In one such example method, a counter is maintained, with the counter indicating a logic level at which an output signal will be disabled during at least a portion of one of a plurality of disable cycles. The logic level indicated by the counter is transitioned. An input signal is provided as the output signal responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be enabled, and the output signal is disabled at the logic level indicated by the counter responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be disabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Booth, Tyler J. Gomm, Kallol Mazumder, Scott E. Smith, John F. Schreck
  • Patent number: 8519767
    Abstract: Circuits, integrated circuits, and methods are disclosed for bimodal disable circuits. In one such example method, a counter is maintained, with the counter indicating a logic level at which an output signal will be disabled during at least a portion of one of a plurality of disable cycles. The logic level indicated by the counter is transitioned. An input signal is provided as the output signal responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be enabled, and the output signal is disabled at the logic level indicated by the counter responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Booth, Tyler Gomm, Kallol Mazumder, Scott E. Smith, John F. Schreck
  • Patent number: 8508278
    Abstract: A phase recombination circuit includes a first phase input and a first one-shot pulse generator adapted to receive the first phase input and produce a first signal to pull a signal to a first state. The phase recombination circuit also includes a second phase input in phase relationship with the first phase input, and a second one-shot pulse generator adapted to receive the second phase input and produce a second signal to pull a signal to a second state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael V. Ho, Tyler J. Gomm, Scott E. Smith
  • Publication number: 20130163713
    Abstract: Circuits, integrated circuits, and methods are disclosed for bimodal disable circuits. In one such example method, a counter is maintained, with the counter indicating a logic level at which an output signal will be disabled during at least a portion of one of a plurality of disable cycles. The logic level indicated by the counter is transitioned. An input signal is provided as the output signal responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be enabled, and the output signal is disabled at the logic level indicated by the counter responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be disabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Booth, Tyler Gomm, Kallol Mazumder, Scott E. Smith, John F. Schreck
  • Publication number: 20120275238
    Abstract: A memory circuit according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a clock driver and an ODT timer. The clock driver is configured to provide a system clock signal based on a root clock signal when the memory circuit is in a read mode, and is configured to stop providing the system clock signal when the memory circuit is not in the read mode. The ODT timer is configured to provide a system ODT signal when the memory circuit is not in the read mode, wherein the transition edge of the system ODT signal is aligned with the transition edge of the root clock signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: NANYA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kallol Mazumder, Scott E. Smith
  • Publication number: 20110204949
    Abstract: A phase recombination circuit includes a first phase input and a first one-shot pulse generator adapted to receive the first phase input and produce a first signal to pull a signal to a first state. The phase recombination circuit also includes a second phase input in phase relationship with the first phase input, and a second one-shot pulse generator adapted to receive the second phase input and produce a second signal to pull a signal to a second state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Michael V. Ho, Tyler J. Gomm, Scott E. Smith
  • Patent number: 7936199
    Abstract: A phase recombination circuit includes a first phase input and a first one-shot pulse generator adapted to receive the first phase input and produce a first signal to pull a signal to a first state. The phase recombination circuit also includes a second phase input in phase relationship with the first phase input, and a second one-shot pulse generator adapted to receive the second phase input and produce a second signal to pull a signal to a second state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael V. Ho, Tyler J. Gomm, Scott E. Smith
  • Patent number: 7613060
    Abstract: Embodiments for selecting regions of memory are described. For example, in one embodiment a memory device having an array of memory cells includes an array selection block. The array selection block receives an input signal indicative of a region in the array of memory cells. The array selection block generates a selection signal to map the region to at least one physical location in the array of memory cells, based on the detection of the number of defects in that location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott E. Smith