Patents by Inventor Wanli Chang

Wanli Chang 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: 20220350965
    Abstract: A method for generating a pre-trained language model, includes: obtaining sample files; obtaining typography structure information and text information of the sample files by parsing the sample files; obtaining a plurality of task models of a pre-trained language model; obtaining a trained pre-trained language model by jointly training the pre-trained language model and the plurality of task models according to the typography structure information and the text information; and generating a target pre-trained language model by fine-tuning the trained pre-trained language model according to the typography structure information and the text information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Tongyang LIU, Shu WANG, Wanli CHANG, Wei ZHENG, Zhifan FENG, Chunguang CHAI, Yong ZHU
  • Patent number: 7800405
    Abstract: Enhanced passgate structures for use in low-voltage systems are presented in which the influence of Vt on the range of signals passed by single-transistor passgates is reduced. In one arrangement, the VGATE-Vt limit for signals propagated through NMOS passgates is raised by applying a higher VGATE; in another arrangement, the Vt is lowered. The use of CMOS passgates in applications where single-transistor passgates have traditionally been used is also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Andy L. Lee, Wanli Chang, Cameron McClintock, John E. Turner, Brian D. Johnson, Chiao Kai Hwang, Richard Yen-Hsiang Chang, Richard G. Cliff
  • Patent number: 7633349
    Abstract: A phase frequency detector compares a reference clock signal to a feedback clock signal to generate pulses in one or more output signals. The one or more output signals have a minimum pulse width. The phase frequency detector has a temperature sensing circuit. The phase frequency detector adjusts the minimum pulse width of the one or more output signals using the temperature sensing circuit to compensate for variations in the temperature of the phase frequency detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Tri Hoang, Sergey Shumarayev, Wanli Chang
  • Patent number: 7619451
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for compensating for phase and timing delays in clock signals generated by phase-locked loops and delay-locked loops on integrated circuits. Circuit elements coupled in a feedback loop of a locked circuit can compensate for the timing and phase delays between an input pin and an output pin. Other circuit elements coupled in the feedback loop of a locked circuit can compensate for the delay between an input pin and a destination circuit element. Still other circuit elements coupled in an input reference path of a locked circuit preserve a timing relationship between input clock and input data signals. A clock signal and a data signal received at a destination circuit element have the same phase and timing relationship that exists between the input clock and input data signals at input pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Tri Hoang, Sergey Shumarayev, Kazi Asaduzzaman, Wanli Chang, Mian Z. Smith, Kang-Wei Lai, Leon Zheng
  • Publication number: 20090267645
    Abstract: Enhanced passgate structures for use in low-voltage systems are presented in which the influence of Vt on the range of signals passed by single-transistor passgates is reduced. In one arrangement, the VGATE-Vt limit for signals propagated through NMOS passgates is raised by applying a higher VGATE; in another arrangement, the Vt is lowered. The use of CMOS passgates in applications where single-transistor passgates have traditionally been used is also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Andy L. Lee, Wanli Chang, Cameron McClintock, John E. Turner, Brian D. Johnson, Chiao Kai Hwang, Richard Yen-Hsiang Chang, Richard G. Cliff
  • Patent number: 7602255
    Abstract: A feedback loop, such as a phase-locked loop, on an integrated circuit has a detector, a charge pump, and a loop filter. The charge pump adjusts its output current in response to variations in a process of the integrated circuit to reduce variations in the loop bandwidth. The charge pump also adjusts its output current in response to variations in a resistance of a resistor in the loop filter to reduce variations in the loop bandwidth. The charge pump can also adjust its output current in response to variations in a temperature of the integrated circuit to reduce variations in the loop bandwidth. A delay-locked loop on an integrated circuit has a phase detector and a charge pump. The charge pump adjusts its output current in response to variations in the temperature and the process of the integrated circuit to reduce changes in the loop bandwidth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Kang-Wei Lai, Ninh D. Ngo, Kazi Asaduzzaman, Mian Z. Smith, Wanli Chang, Tim Tri Hoang
  • Patent number: 7557608
    Abstract: Enhanced passgate structures for use in low-voltage systems are presented in which the influence of Vt on the range of signals passed by single-transistor passgates is reduced. In one arrangement, the VGATE-Vt limit for signals propagated through NMOS passgates is raised by applying a higher VGATE; in another arrangement, the Vt is lowered. The use of CMOS passgates in applications where single-transistor passgates have traditionally been used is also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Andy L Lee, Wanli Chang, Cameron McClintock, John E Turner, Brian D Johnson, Chiao Kai Hwang, Richard Yen-Hsiang Chang, Richard G Cliff
  • Publication number: 20080246516
    Abstract: A phase frequency detector compares a reference clock signal to a feedback clock signal to generate pulses in one or more output signals. The one or more output signals have a minimum pulse width. The phase frequency detector has a temperature sensing circuit. The phase frequency detector adjusts the minimum pulse width of the one or more output signals using the temperature sensing circuit to compensate for variations in the temperature of the phase frequency detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Tri Hoang, Sergey Shumarayev, Wanli Chang
  • Patent number: 7304527
    Abstract: A sensing circuit senses the programmed state of fuses such as polysilicon (poly) fuses. In a preferred embodiment, the sensing circuit comprises first and second amplifier stages, a fuse and a reference resistor wherein the fuse and the reference resistor are connected, respectively, to first and second inputs of the first amplifier stage. The first and second amplifier stages are differential amplifiers and the output of the second amplifier stage is buffered. Circuitry for programming the fuse is part of the sensing circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Mario E. Guzman, Wanli Chang, Christopher F. Lane
  • Patent number: 7276943
    Abstract: A programmable logic device includes configurable phase-locked loop (PLL) circuitry that outputs multiple clock signals having programmable phases and frequencies. Each output signal is programmably selectable for use as an external clock, internal global clock, internal local clock, or combinations thereof. The PLL circuitry has programmable frequency dividing, including programmable cascaded frequency dividing, and programmable output signal multiplexing that provide a high degree of clock design flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory W. Starr, Wanli Chang, Kang Wei Lai, Mian Z. Smith, Richard Chang
  • Publication number: 20070008000
    Abstract: Enhanced passgate structures for use in low-voltage systems are presented in which the influence of Vt on the range of signals passed by single-transistor passgates is reduced. In one arrangement, the VGATE-Vt limit for signals propagated through NMOS passgates is raised by applying a higher VGATE; in another arrangement, the Vt is lowered. The use of CMOS passgates in applications where single-transistor passgates have traditionally been used is also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Andy Lee, Wanli Chang, Cameron McClintock, John Turner, Brian Johnson, Chiao Hwang, Richard Chang, Richard Cliff
  • Publication number: 20060250168
    Abstract: A programmable logic device includes configurable phase-locked loop (PLL) circuitry that outputs multiple clock signals having programmable phases and frequencies. Each output signal is programmably selectable for use as an external clock, internal global clock, internal local clock, or combinations thereof. The PLL circuitry has programmable frequency dividing, including programmable cascaded frequency dividing, and programmable output signal multiplexing that provide a high degree of clock design flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Gregory Starr, Wanli Chang, Kang Lai, Mian Smith, Richard Chang
  • Patent number: 7119574
    Abstract: Enhanced passgate structures for use in low-voltage systems are presented in which the influence of Vt on the range of signals passed by single-transistor passgates is reduced. In one arrangement, the VGATE?Vt limit for signals propagated through NMOS passgates is raised by applying a higher VGATE; in another arrangement, the Vt is lowered. The use of CMOS passgates in applications where single-transistor passgates have traditionally been used is also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Andy L Lee, Wanli Chang, Cameron McClintock, John E Turner, Brian D Johnson, Chiao Kai Hwang, Richard Y Chang, Richard G Cliff
  • Patent number: 7098707
    Abstract: A programmable logic device includes configurable phase-locked loop (PLL) circuitry that outputs multiple clock signals having programmable phases and frequencies. Each output signal is programmably selectable for use as an external clock, internal global clock, internal local clock, or combinations thereof. The PLL circuitry has programmable frequency dividing, including programmable cascaded frequency dividing, and programmable output signal multiplexing that provide a high degree of clock design flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory W. Starr, Wanli Chang, Kang Wei Lai, Mian Z. Smith, Richard Chang
  • Patent number: 7015764
    Abstract: A PLL circuit is described. The PLL circuit includes: a signal generator; and a spread spectrum modulator coupled to the signal generator, where the spread spectrum modulator receives a control voltage as an input and provides a spread spectrum control voltage to the signal generator in response to the control voltage. In one embodiment, the spread spectrum modulator includes at least one selector, where the at least one selector selects a plurality of voltage levels that correspond to a spread mode and percentage of spread for the spread spectrum modulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory W. Starr, Wanli Chang
  • Publication number: 20050200390
    Abstract: A programmable logic device includes configurable phase-locked loop (PLL) circuitry that outputs multiple clock signals having programmable phases and frequencies. Each output signal is programmably selectable for use as an external clock, internal global clock, internal local clock, or combinations thereof. The PLL circuitry has programmable frequency dividing, including programmable cascaded frequency dividing, and programmable output signal multiplexing that provide a high degree of clock design flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Starr, Wanli Chang, Kang Lai, Mian Smith, Richard Chang
  • Patent number: 6856180
    Abstract: A PLL circuit is described. The PLL circuit includes: a feedback loop and a loop filter coupled to the feedback loop, where the loop filter is programmable to provide one of a plurality of bandwidths. In one embodiment, the loop filter is programmable to provide one of a plurality of resistances, each resistance of the plurality of resistances corresponding to one of the plurality of bandwidths. In one embodiment, the feedback loop includes a detector and a signal generator coupled to the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory W. Starr, Wanli Chang
  • Publication number: 20050030114
    Abstract: A PLL circuit is described. The PLL circuit includes: a signal generator; and a spread spectrum modulator coupled to the signal generator, where the spread spectrum modulator receives a control voltage as an input and provides a spread spectrum control voltage to the signal generator in response to the control voltage. In one embodiment, the spread spectrum modulator includes at least one selector, where the at least one selector selects a plurality of voltage levels that correspond to a spread mode and percentage of spread for the spread spectrum modulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Starr, Wanli Chang
  • Patent number: 6842040
    Abstract: At least some of the interconnection signaling on a programmable logic device (“PLD”) is by differential signaling using differential driver circuitry to apply differential signals to a pair of conductors that extend to differential receiver circuitry. Such differential interconnection signaling helps the PLD operate satisfactorily with lower power supply voltages. The conductors in each differential signaling pair may cross over one another at various intervals in order to help reduce the adverse effects of capacitive coupling between adjacent and parallel signaling paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Wanli Chang, Andy Lee, Cameron McClintock, Richard Cliff, Richard Yen-Hsiang Chang
  • Patent number: 6832173
    Abstract: A testing circuit and method for a phase-locked loop allow measurement of leakage currents in the phase-locked loop components. By forcing the output of the phase-frequency detector to a particular state, the charge pump can be disabled. This disables the effect of feedback in the phase-locked loop, and allowing the output frequency to be determined by the voltage on the control voltage node at the time the feedback is disabled. If there is no leakage, the control voltage, and therefore the output frequency, should remain the same as they were at the moment feedback was disabled. Monitoring the output frequency for changes provides an indication of the presence or absence of leakage. Conducting the test using two different charge pump reference currents allows one to detect leakage resulting from charge pump mismatch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Starr, Wanli Chang