Patents by Inventor Tommy K. Eng

Tommy K. Eng 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: 9913153
    Abstract: Techniques for operating a wireless network in a plurality of radio operating environments are disclosed. In some embodiments, an apparatus receives a first parameter value set that is selected from a group of multiple parameter value sets, wherein the first parameter value set is appropriate for a first target radio operating environment that corresponds to one or more of: a first level of mobility of user devices or a first range of wireless transmission. In some embodiments, the apparatus is reconfigured to receive wireless broadcast transmissions from a second broadcast transmitter using a second parameter value set that is appropriate for a second target radio operating environment. The first and second broadcast transmitters may be the same or different. The parameter value sets may include a first parameter based upon which the apparatus is configured to determine subcarrier spacing and a second parameter that indicates a cyclic prefix size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Coherent Logix, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tommy K. Eng, Kevin A. Shelby
  • Publication number: 20170325105
    Abstract: Techniques for operating a wireless network in a plurality of radio operating environments are disclosed. In some embodiments, an apparatus receives a first parameter value set that is selected from a group of multiple parameter value sets, wherein the first parameter value set is appropriate for a first target radio operating environment that corresponds to one or more of: a first level of mobility of user devices or a first range of wireless transmission. In some embodiments, the apparatus is reconfigured to receive wireless broadcast transmissions from a second broadcast transmitter using a second parameter value set that is appropriate for a second target radio operating environment. The first and second broadcast transmitters may be the same or different.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Tommy K. Eng, Kevin A. Shelby
  • Patent number: 9749879
    Abstract: A method for operating a wireless network in a plurality of radio operating environments is disclosed. A first parameter value set is selected from a library of two or more parameter value sets. Each of the parameter value sets includes a value for each of one or more communication-related parameters. The first parameter value set is appropriate for a first target radio operating environment. The action of selecting the first parameter value set is performed for a first set of one or more infrastructure radios that are to be operated in the first target radio operating environment. The first parameter value set is applied to the first set of one or more infrastructure radios so that the first set of one or more infrastructure radios will start using the first parameter value set to wirelessly communicate with user devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: COHERENT LOGIX, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Tommy K. Eng, Kevin A. Shelby
  • Publication number: 20160103663
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating a program for a multi-processor system comprising a plurality of interspersed processors and memories. A user may specify or create source code using a programming language. The source code specifies a plurality of tasks and communication of data among the plurality of tasks. However, the source code may not (and preferably is not required to) 1) explicitly specify which physical processor will execute each task and 2) explicitly specify which communication mechanism to use among the plurality of tasks. The method then creates machine language instructions based on the source code, wherein the machine language instructions are designed to execute on the plurality of processors. Creation of the machine language instructions comprises assigning tasks for execution on respective processors and selecting communication mechanisms between the processors based on location of the respective processors and required data communication to satisfy system requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: John Mark Beardslee, Michael B. Doerr, Tommy K. Eng
  • Patent number: 9250867
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating a program for a multi-processor system comprising a plurality of interspersed processors and memories. A user may specify or create source code using a programming language. The source code specifies a plurality of tasks and communication of data among the plurality of tasks. However, the source code may not (and preferably is not required to) 1) explicitly specify which physical processor will execute each task and 2) explicitly specify which communication mechanism to use among the plurality of tasks. The method then creates machine language instructions based on the source code, wherein the machine language instructions are designed to execute on the plurality of processors. Creation of the machine language instructions comprises assigning tasks for execution on respective processors and selecting communication mechanisms between the processors based on location of the respective processors and required data communication to satisfy system requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Coherent Logix, Incorporated
    Inventors: John Mark Beardslee, Michael B. Doerr, Tommy K. Eng
  • Publication number: 20150049642
    Abstract: A method for operating a wireless network in a plurality of radio operating environments is disclosed. A first parameter value set is selected from a library of two or more parameter value sets. Each of the parameter value sets includes a value for each of one or more communication-related parameters. The first parameter value set is appropriate for a first target radio operating environment. The action of selecting the first parameter value set is performed for a first set of one or more infrastructure radios that are to be operated in the first target radio operating environment. The first parameter value set is applied to the first set of one or more infrastructure radios so that the first set of one or more infrastructure radios will start using the first parameter value set to wirelessly communicate with user devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Tommy K. Eng, Kevin A. Shelby
  • Publication number: 20150043491
    Abstract: A broadcast/broadband convergence system that delivers content from content sources to user equipment devices. The system provides: significantly enhanced mobile capability to the broadcast industry; an additional revenue source for the broadcast industry by dynamically selling available spectral resources for use by wireless broadband networks and/or broadcast content off-loaded from wireless broadband networks; additional spectrum for the broadband industry through the dynamic purchase of available spectrum; and an enriched user experience. A spectrum server may facilitate the dynamic allocation of radio spectrum made available by the broadcast networks. The broadcast networks may broadcast with enhanced waveform parameters to support mobile devices as well as fixed devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Tommy K. Eng, Kevin A. Shelby
  • Publication number: 20140258974
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating a program for a multi-processor system comprising a plurality of interspersed processors and memories. A user may specify or create source code using a programming language. The source code specifies a plurality of tasks and communication of data among the plurality of tasks. However, the source code may not (and preferably is not required to) 1) explicitly specify which physical processor will execute each task and 2) explicitly specify which communication mechanism to use among the plurality of tasks. The method then creates machine language instructions based on the source code, wherein the machine language instructions are designed to execute on the plurality of processors. Creation of the machine language instructions comprises assigning tasks for execution on respective processors and selecting communication mechanisms between the processors based on location of the respective processors and required data communication to satisfy system requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: COHERENT LOGIX, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Mark Beardslee, Michael B. Doerr, Tommy K. Eng
  • Patent number: 8826228
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating a program for a multi-processor system comprising a plurality of interspersed processors and memories. A user may specify or create source code using a programming language. The source code specifies a plurality of tasks and communication of data among the plurality of tasks. However, the source code may not (and preferably is not required to) 1) explicitly specify which physical processor will execute each task and 2) explicitly specify which communication mechanism to use among the plurality of tasks. The method then creates machine language instructions based on the source code, wherein the machine language instructions are designed to execute on the plurality of processors. Creation of the machine language instructions comprises assigning tasks for execution on respective processors and selecting communication mechanisms between the processors based on location of the respective processors and required data communication to satisfy system requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Coherent Logix, Incorporated
    Inventors: John Mark Beardslee, Michael B. Doerr, Tommy K. Eng
  • Patent number: 8788989
    Abstract: System and method for developing an ASIC. A software program may be stored which includes program instructions which implement a function. The software program may be executed on a processing system at a desired system speed and may be validated based on the execution. A first hardware description of at least a portion of the processing system may be stored and may specify implementation of at least a portion of the processing system. A second hardware description may be generated that corresponds to a first portion of the first hardware description. The second hardware description may specify a dedicated hardware implementation of a first portion of the software program executing on the processing system. Generation of the second hardware description may be performed one or more times to fully specify the ASIC. An ASIC may be created which implements the function of the software program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Coherent Logix, Incorporated
    Inventor: Tommy K. Eng
  • Publication number: 20130283220
    Abstract: System and method for developing an ASIC. A software program may be stored which includes program instructions which implement a function. The software program may be executed on a processing system at a desired system speed and may be validated based on the execution. A first hardware description of at least a portion of the processing system may be stored and may specify implementation of at least a portion of the processing system. A second hardware description may be generated that corresponds to a first portion of the first hardware description. The second hardware description may specify a dedicated hardware implementation of a first portion of the software program executing on the processing system. Generation of the second hardware description may be performed one or more times to fully specify the ASIC. An ASIC may be created which implements the function of the software program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: COHERENT LOGIX, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Tommy K. Eng
  • Patent number: 8438510
    Abstract: System and method for developing an ASIC. A software program may be stored which includes program instructions which implement a function. The software program may be executed on a processing system at a desired system speed and may be validated based on the execution. A first hardware description of at least a portion of the processing system may be stored and may specify implementation of at least a portion of the processing system. A second hardware description may be generated that corresponds to a first portion of the first hardware description. The second hardware description may specify a dedicated hardware implementation of a first portion of the software program executing on the processing system. Generation of the second hardware description may be performed one or more times to fully specify the ASIC. An ASIC may be created which implements the function of the software program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Coherent Logix, Incorporated
    Inventor: Tommy K. Eng
  • Publication number: 20120192131
    Abstract: System and method for developing an ASIC. A software program may be stored which includes program instructions which implement a function. The software program may be executed on a processing system at a desired system speed and may be validated based on the execution. A first hardware description of at least a portion of the processing system may be stored and may specify implementation of at least a portion of the processing system. A second hardware description may be generated that corresponds to a first portion of the first hardware description. The second hardware description may specify a dedicated hardware implementation of a first portion of the software program executing on the processing system. Generation of the second hardware description may be performed one or more times to fully specify the ASIC. An ASIC may be created which implements the function of the software program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Tommy K. Eng
  • Patent number: 8171436
    Abstract: System and method for developing an ASIC. A software program may be stored which includes program instructions which implement a function. The software program may be executed on a processing system at a desired system speed and may be validated based on the execution. A first hardware description of at least a portion of the processing system may be stored and may specify implementation of at least a portion of the processing system. A second hardware description may be generated that corresponds to a first portion of the first hardware description. The second hardware description may specify a dedicated hardware implementation of a first portion of the software program executing on the processing system. Generation of the second hardware description may be performed one or more times to fully specify the ASIC. An ASIC may be created which implements the function of the software program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Coherent Logix, Incorporated
    Inventor: Tommy K. Eng
  • Publication number: 20110219343
    Abstract: System and method for developing an ASIC. A software program may be stored which includes program instructions which implement a function. The software program may be executed on a processing system at a desired system speed and may be validated based on the execution. A first hardware description of at least a portion of the processing system may be stored and may specify implementation of at least a portion of the processing system. A second hardware description may be generated that corresponds to a first portion of the first hardware description. The second hardware description may specify a dedicated hardware implementation of a first portion of the software program executing on the processing system. Generation of the second hardware description may be performed one or more times to fully specify the ASIC. An ASIC may be created which implements the function of the software program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Tommy K. Eng
  • Patent number: 7949969
    Abstract: System and method for developing an ASIC. A software program may be stored which includes program instructions which implement a function. The software program may be executed on a processing system at a desired system speed and may be validated based on the execution. A first hardware description of at least a portion of the processing system may be stored and may specify implementation of at least a portion of the processing system. A second hardware description may be generated that corresponds to a first portion of the first hardware description. The second hardware description may specify a dedicated hardware implementation of a first portion of the software program executing on the processing system. Generation of the second hardware description may be performed one or more times to fully specify the ASIC. An ASIC may be created which implements the function of the software program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Coherent Logix, Incorporated
    Inventor: Tommy K. Eng
  • Publication number: 20100281451
    Abstract: System and method for developing an ASIC. A software program may be stored which includes program instructions which implement a function. The software program may be executed on a processing system at a desired system speed and may be validated based on the execution. A first hardware description of at least a portion of the processing system may be stored and may specify implementation of at least a portion of the processing system. A second hardware description may be generated that corresponds to a first portion of the first hardware description. The second hardware description may specify a dedicated hardware implementation of a first portion of the software program executing on the processing system. Generation of the second hardware description may be performed one or more times to fully specify the ASIC. An ASIC may be created which implements the function of the software program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Tommy K. Eng
  • Patent number: 7761817
    Abstract: System and method for developing an ASIC. A software program may be stored which includes program instructions which implement a function. The software program may be executed on a processing system at a desired system speed and may be validated based on the execution. A first hardware description of at least a portion of the processing system may be stored and may specify implementation of at least a portion of the processing system. A second hardware description may be generated that corresponds to a first portion of the first hardware description. The second hardware description may specify a dedicated hardware implementation of a first portion of the software program executing on the processing system. Generation of the second hardware description may be performed one or more times to fully specify the ASIC. An ASIC may be created which implements the function of the software program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Coherent Logix, Incorporated
    Inventor: Tommy K. Eng
  • Publication number: 20070271545
    Abstract: System and method for developing an ASIC. A software program may be stored which includes program instructions which implement a function. The software program may be executed on a processing system at a desired system speed and may be validated based on the execution. A first hardware description of at least a portion of the processing system may be stored and may specify implementation of at least a portion of the processing system. A second hardware description may be generated that corresponds to a first portion of the first hardware description. The second hardware description may specify a dedicated hardware implementation of a first portion of the software program executing on the processing system. Generation of the second hardware description may be performed one or more times to fully specify the ASIC. An ASIC may be created which implements the function of the software program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: Tommy K. Eng
  • Patent number: 7143367
    Abstract: An electronic design automation system provides optimization of RTL models of electronic designs, to produce detailed constraints and data precisely defining the requirements for the back-end flows leading to design fabrication. The system takes a RTL model of an electronic design and maps it into an efficient, high level hierarchical representation of the hardware implementation of the design. Automatic partitioning partitions the hardware representation into functional partitions, and creates a fully characterized performance envelope for a range of feasible implementations for each of the partitions, using accurate placement based wire load models. Chip-level optimization selects and refines physical implementations of the partitions to produce compacted, globally routed floorplans. Chip-level optimization iteratively invokes re-partitioning passes to refine the partitions and to recompute the feasible implementations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Tera Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy K Eng