Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Williams

Thomas W. Williams 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: 12204863
    Abstract: A method includes detecting an incomplete entigen group within a knowledge database. The incomplete entigen group includes entigens and one or more entigen relationships between at least some of the entigens. The incomplete entigen group represents knowledge of a topic. The method further includes obtaining additive content for the topic based on the incomplete entigen group and generating an additive entigen group based on the additive content. The method further includes updating the incomplete entigen group utilizing the additive entigen group to produce an updated entigen group. The method further includes indicating that the updated entigen group has an un-curated status when the additive entigen group conflicts with the incomplete entigen group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: entigenlogic LLC
    Inventors: Frank John Williams, David Ralph Lazzara, Donald Joseph Wurzel, Paige Kristen Thompson, Stephen Emerson Sundberg, Ameeta Vasant Reed, Stephen Chen, Dennis Arlen Roberson, Thomas James MacTavish, Karl Olaf Knutson, Jessy Thomas, David Michael Corns, II, Andrew Chu, Theodore Mazurkiewicz, Gary W. Grube
  • Publication number: 20230132918
    Abstract: A fluid storage system includes a container defining an interior space that lacks an internal valve. A product and a propellant are stored under pressure within the interior space. A container cap includes a membrane that encloses a space defined by a coupling element, which includes a releasable fastener that releasably couples a fluid dispensing apparatus to the container. The container cap also includes a dip tube comprising a proximate end that extends at least partially into the space defined by the coupling element, and a distal end that protrudes from the space in a direction generally away from the container cap, into the interior space defined by the container. The dip tube defines an interior passage extending between the proximate end and the distal end through which the product is to be expelled from the container by the propellant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Richard D. Hudson, James J. Johnson, Thomas W. Williams
  • Patent number: 7900105
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic J. Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Patent number: 7836367
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic J. Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Patent number: 7836368
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic J. Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Patent number: 7814444
    Abstract: A scan-based circuit includes a selector that is implemented by multiple observation logics. Each observation logic is coupled to a scan chain to receive data to be supplied to a combinational compressor. Each observation logic is also coupled to a single input line in a corresponding group of input lines of the combinational compressor, to selectively supply data from the coupled scan chain. Each observation logic may be coupled to additional input lines (if present) in the corresponding group. The selector is operable on a per-shift basis in (a) transparent mode wherein data is supplied to all input lines and (b) several direct modes wherein data from only one scan chain is supplied at each compressor output without overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Wohl, John A. Waicukauski, Sanjay Ramnath, Rohit Kapur, Thomas W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20100223516
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Patent number: 7774663
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic J. Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Patent number: 7743299
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic J. Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Patent number: 7669098
    Abstract: An embodiment provides a system for testing a circuit. During operation, the system scans-in input values into a first set of flip-flops. The outputs of the first set of flip-flops are coupled with the inputs of a circuit under test, the outputs of the circuit are coupled with the inputs of a set of multiplexers, and the outputs of the set of multiplexers are coupled with the inputs of a second set of flip-flops. Next, the system configures the set of multiplexers using a segment-selection circuit, which causes the outputs of the circuit to be coupled with the inputs of the second set of flip-flops. The system then captures the circuit's output values using the second set of flip-flops. Next, the system scans-out the circuit's output values using the second set of flip-flops. Finally, the system determines whether the chip has a fault using the output values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Thomas W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20100031101
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20090313514
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20090271673
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic J. Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Patent number: 7596733
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic J. Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20080301510
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20080294955
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20080256497
    Abstract: A scan-based circuit includes a selector that is implemented by multiple observation logics. Each observation logic is coupled to a scan chain to receive data to be supplied to a combinational compressor. Each observation logic is also coupled to a single input line in a corresponding group of input lines of the combinational compressor, to selectively supply data from the coupled scan chain. Each observation logic may be coupled to additional input lines (if present) in the corresponding group. The selector is operable on a per-shift basis in (a) transparent mode wherein data is supplied to all input lines and (b) several direct modes wherein data from only one scan chain is supplied at each compressor output without overlap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Wohl, John A. Waicukauski, Sanjay Ramnath, Rohit Kapur, Thomas W. Williams
  • Patent number: 7418640
    Abstract: A low overhead dynamically reconfigurable shared scan-in test architecture is provided. This test architecture advantageously allows for changing scan inputs during the scan operation on a per shift basis. The flexibility of reconfiguring the scan input to scan chain mapping every shift cycle can advantageously reduce both test data volume and test application time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Nodari Sitchinava, Samitha Samaranayake, Emil Gizdarski, Frederic Neuveux, Suryanarayana Duggirala, Thomas W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20080141188
    Abstract: An embodiment provides a system for testing a circuit. During operation, the system scans-in input values into a first set of flip-flops. The outputs of the first set of flip-flops are coupled with the inputs of a circuit under test, the outputs of the circuit are coupled with the inputs of a set of multiplexers, and the outputs of the set of multiplexers are coupled with the inputs of a second set of flip-flops. Next, the system configures the set of multiplexers using a segment-selection circuit, which causes the outputs of the circuit to be coupled with the inputs of the second set of flip-flops. The system then captures the circuit's output values using the second set of flip-flops. Next, the system scans-out the circuit's output values using the second set of flip-flops. Finally, the system determines whether the chip has a fault using the output values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Rohit Kapur, Thomas W. Williams
  • Patent number: D550290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Combustion Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Bowring, Thomas W. Williams