Patents by Inventor Takao Akagoi

Takao Akagoi 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).

  • Multiple purpose bus for a simultaneous operation flash memory device
    Patent number: 6571307
    Abstract: A multiple purpose bus for a flash memory device that allows six sets of data signals to utilize the bus. The multiple purpose bus includes sixteen circuit lines that extend from one end of the memory device to another end of the memory device. Control signals that correspond to each set of data signals couple the sets of data signals to the circuit lines. A grounding circuit is provided that couples the circuit lines to a ground when none of the sets of data signals are utilizing the multiple purpose bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignees: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Tiao-Hua Kuo, Nancy S. Leong, Takao Akagoi, Yasushi Kasa