公开(公告)号：US07849253B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-07

申请号：US11098707

申请日：2005-04-04

Applicant: Guy A. Stewart

Inventor： Guy A. Stewart

IPC: G06F12/06

CPC classification number: G06F12/0246 ,  G06F11/1435

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention comprises a flash-media controller used for writing new data from an external system to a local flash-memory device. The newly written data may replace old data previously written to the flash-memory device, and may be written directly to unused locations within the flash-memory device. The flash-media controller may comprise a table of block descriptors and sector descriptors used to track specified characteristics of each block and sector of the flash-memory device, thereby allowing for write sequences to non-contiguous sectors within a block. Accordingly, copy operations may be deferred under the expectation that they will eventually become unnecessary, thereby designating old data as having become stale. Once all data within a block has been designated as being stale, the block may be marked as unused and may be made available for subsequent write operations, thereby providing fast write access to the flash-memory device, and significantly reducing the number of required copy operations during data transfer to the flash-memory device.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本发明包括用于将新数据从外部系统写入本地闪存设备的闪存介质控制器。 新写入的数据可以替换先前写入闪存设备的旧数据，并且可以直接写入闪存设备内的未使用的位置。 闪存介质控制器可以包括用于跟踪闪存设备的每个块和扇区的指定特性的块描述符和扇区描述符的表，从而允许对块内的非连续扇区的写入序列。 因此，复制操作可能会延迟，期望它们最终将变得不必要，从而将旧数据指定为过时的。 一旦块中的所有数据被指定为过期，则该块可被标记为未使用，并且可以使其可用于随后的写入操作，从而提供对闪存设备的快速写入访问，并且显着地减少所需拷贝的数量 数据传输到闪存设备时的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07702405B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US10859470

申请日：2004-06-02

Applicant: Herbert Hetzel ,  David J. Knapp

Inventor： Herbert Hetzel ,  David J. Knapp

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/43

Abstract: A communication system, network, interface, and port architecture are provided for transporting different types of data across a network. The network can be arranged by connecting the ports in a daisy chain fashion to achieve a ring architecture or topology. The network forwards data according to a specific network protocol, and any incoming data that follows that protocol will be sent onto the network. If the incoming data protocol does not match the network protocol, then the incoming data is not sent immediately to the network, but instead is sent to an input pin of a device upon the network specifically designed to receive that incoming data. The network, therefore, has ports that support both compliant and non-compliant incoming data, and the devices that produce such data. Examples of non-compliant data include any data which does not time-division multiplex different asynchronous, isochronous, and synchronous data in dedicated channels within each frame, and which have a preamble, coding, frequency, or overall protocol different from that which is established for network transfer.

Abstract translation: 提供通信系统，网络，接口和端口架构，用于通过网络传输不同类型的数据。 可以通过以菊花链方式连接端口来实现网络，以实现环形架构或拓扑。 网络根据特定网络协议转发数据，该协议之后的任何传入数据将被发送到网络上。 如果传入数据协议与网络协议不匹配，则传入的数据不会立即发送到网络，而是在专门设计为接收该传入数据的网络上发送到设备的输入引脚。 因此，该网络具有支持兼容和不符合输入数据的端口以及产生此类数据的设备。 不合规数据的示例包括在每个帧内的专用信道中不对不同异步，同步和同步数据进行时分复用的任何数据，并且具有与建立的不同的前导码，编码，频率或总体协议不同的数据 用于网络传输。

公开(公告)号：US07631348B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US10995000

申请日：2004-11-22

Applicant: Henry Villadiego ,  Glen Rockford

Inventor： Henry Villadiego ,  Glen Rockford

IPC: G06F7/04 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/34

Abstract: A computer system may receive one or more credentials of a user (e.g., username, password, etc.) from an integrated circuit (IC) device carried by the user. The computer system may include an IC device interface to receive the user credential(s) from the IC device. The IC device interface may be coupled to a CPU of the computer system through a low pin count (LPC) bus. The user credential(s) may be used to grant access to software and/or to grant access to information. Access may be granted to information stored on the computer system. In some embodiments, the computer system may be coupled to a network and transmit the user credential(s) from the IC device and a request for access of information to a service provider coupled to the network. The service provider may grant or deny the request for access of information based on user credential(s).

Abstract translation: 计算机系统可以从用户携带的集成电路（IC）设备接收用户的一个或多个凭证（例如，用户名，密码等）。 计算机系统可以包括从IC设备接收用户凭证的IC设备接口。 IC器件接口可以通过低引脚数（LPC）总线耦合到计算机系统的CPU。 用户凭证可用于授予对软件的访问和/或授予对信息的访问。 访问可以被授予存储在计算机系统上的信息。 在一些实施例中，计算机系统可以耦合到网络并从IC设备传送用户凭证以及向耦合到网络的服务提供商访问信息的请求。 服务提供商可以基于用户凭证授予或拒绝访问信息的请求。

公开(公告)号：US07631111B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US11465189

申请日：2006-08-17

Applicant: Morgan H. Monks ,  Mark R. Bohm

Inventor： Morgan H. Monks ,  Mark R. Bohm

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F1/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/10 ,  H02J7/0036

Abstract: System and method for enumerating and/or enumerating a device. The device may be a USB portable device which adheres to a first standard, e.g., the USB specification, and may engage in enumeration with respect to a USB hub/USB host device. Where a battery included in the device is sufficiently low, the device may engage in low power enumeration, e.g., to begin charging the device using enumerated power. Low power enumeration may allow the device to enumerate even when the device is incapable of powering on. Additionally, or alternatively, the device may determine whether the hub/host device is capable of providing high power charging. If it is, the device may begin charging the battery of the device using power provided by the hub/host device at a high power level.

Abstract translation: 用于枚举和/或枚举设备的系统和方法。 该设备可以是遵守第一标准（例如USB规范）的USB便携式设备，并且可以参照关于USB集线器/ USB主机设备的枚举。 在设备中包括的电池足够低的情况下，该设备可以从事低功率枚举，例如开始使用枚举功率对设备充电。 低功耗枚举可能允许设备枚举，即使设备无法启动。 另外或替代地，设备可以确定集线器/主设备是否能够提供高功率充电。 如果是，则设备可以使用由集线器/主机设备提供的功率以高功率电平开始对设备的电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US07624202B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11465195

申请日：2006-08-17

Applicant: Morgan H. Monks ,  Mark R. Bohm

Inventor： Morgan H. Monks ,  Mark R. Bohm

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/266

Abstract: System and method for enumerating and/or enumerating a device. The device may be a USB portable device which adheres to a first standard, e.g., the USB specification, and may engage in enumeration with respect to a USB hub/USB host device. Where a battery included in the device is sufficiently low, the device may engage in low power enumeration, e.g., to begin charging the device using enumerated power. Low power enumeration may allow the device to enumerate even when the device is incapable of powering on. Additionally, or alternatively, the device may determine whether the hub/host device is capable of providing high power charging. If it is, the device may begin charging the battery of the device using power provided by the hub/host device at a high power level.

Abstract translation: 用于枚举和/或枚举设备的系统和方法。 该设备可以是遵守第一标准（例如USB规范）的USB便携式设备，并且可以参照关于USB集线器/ USB主机设备的枚举。 在设备中包括的电池足够低的情况下，该设备可以从事低功率枚举，例如开始使用枚举功率对设备充电。 低功耗枚举可能允许设备枚举，即使设备无法启动。 另外或替代地，设备可以确定集线器/主设备是否能够提供高功率充电。 如果是，则设备可以使用由集线器/主机设备提供的功率以高功率电平开始对设备的电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US07622954B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US12037639

申请日：2008-02-26

Applicant: Paul F. Illegems ,  Srinivas K. Pulijala

Inventor： Paul F. Illegems ,  Srinivas K. Pulijala

IPC: H03K19/0175

CPC classification number: H03K3/356182

Abstract: A level-shifter circuit configured to transfer data between two voltage supply domains may eliminate crowbar current while simultaneously providing a valid output signal. The level-shifter circuit may transfer a data signal between the two voltage domains using a latch that is capable of maintaining its output level—based on the destination supply rail—to correspond to the same state to which the level of the input signal—based on the originating supply rail—corresponds, even when the originating supply is decreased to a zero-volt state, or to a voltage equivalent to a low state. During normal operation, when both power supplies are available, the signal at the output of the latch, and hence at the output of the level-shifter circuit may toggle to always track the input signal. Thus, the level of the signal at the output of the level-shifter may always represent the same state (e.g. binary value) as the level of the input signal, during normal operation and also when the originating power supply is powered down.

Abstract translation: 配置为在两个电压供应域之间传送数据的电平移动器电路可以消除撬棒电流，同时提供有效的输出信号。 电平移位器电路可以使用能够基于目的地电源轨道维持其输出电平的锁存器来在两个电压域之间传送数据信号，以对应于基于输入信号的电平的电平的相同状态 即使当始发电源降低到零伏特状态或相当于低电平的电压时，也就是对应于始发电源轨。 在正常操作期间，当两个电源可用时，锁存器的输出端处的信号，因此在电平移位器电路的输出处的信号可以切换以始终跟踪输入信号。 因此，电平移位器的输出处的信号电平可以总是表示与正常操作期间的输入信号的电平相同的状态（例如二进制值），以及始发电源断电时的状态。

公开(公告)号：US07567119B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-28

申请号：US11621595

申请日：2007-01-10

Applicant: Madan G. Rallabandi ,  Scott C. McLeod

Inventor： Madan G. Rallabandi ,  Scott C. McLeod

IPC: G05F1/10

CPC classification number: G05F1/573

Abstract: A power supply management device including a current limiting protection circuit. The power supply management device may include an output terminal, a first transistor, a replication circuit, a comparator circuit, and a control circuit. The first transistor may provide an output current to the output terminal of the power supply management device. The replication circuit may be connected to the first transistor and may replicate the output current to a separate path to monitor the output current. The comparator circuit may be connected to the replication circuit and may compare the replicated output current to a current reference. The control circuit may be connected to the first transistor and to the comparator circuit. In response to the replicated output current being greater than the current reference, the control circuit may limit the output current the first transistor provides to the output terminal to an amount corresponding to the current reference.

Abstract translation: 一种电源管理装置，包括限流保护电路。 电源管理装置可以包括输出端子，第一晶体管，复制电路，比较器电路和控制电路。 第一晶体管可以向电源管理装置的输出端提供输出电流。 复制电路可以连接到第一晶体管，并且可以将输出电流复制到单独的路径以监视输出电流。 比较器电路可以连接到复制电路，并且可以将复制的输出电流与电流参考进行比较。 控制电路可以连接到第一晶体管和比较器电路。 响应于复制的输出电流大于电流基准，控制电路可以将第一晶体管提供给输出端的输出电流限制为对应于电流参考的量。

公开(公告)号：US07564665B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-21

申请号：US11621724

申请日：2007-01-10

Applicant: Patrick J. Holly ,  David Rodriguez ,  David R. Rice

Inventor： Patrick J. Holly ,  David Rodriguez ,  David R. Rice

IPC: H02H9/00

CPC classification number: H02H9/046

Abstract: A system, e.g. an integrated circuit or part, may include a plurality of pads, e.g. digital I/O pads, each comprising a physical pad and associated pad circuit. In case of an ESD event affecting one or more of the digital I/O pads, PMOS devices configured in an output buffer section between an I/O pad supply rail and the physical output pad—within their respective pad circuits in the affected digital I/O pads—may all be turned on in response to the ESD event. This may allow the capacitance of each pad, in some cases approximately 3 pF capacitance per pad, to charge up, absorbing the energy of the ESD event and reducing the peak voltage the integrated circuit or part experiences as a result of the ESD event. The reduced peak voltage may be directly correlated with improved ESD performance of the product.

Abstract translation: 系统，例如 集成电路或部件可以包括多个焊盘，例如， 数字I / O焊盘，每个包括物理焊盘和相关焊盘电路。 在影响一个或多个数字I / O焊盘的ESD事件的情况下，配置在I / O焊盘电源轨和物理输出焊盘之间的输出缓冲区中的PMOS器件在其受影响的数字I的各自的焊盘电路内 / O焊盘 - 可能会响应于ESD事件而打开。 这可以允许每个焊盘的电容，在一些情况下，每个焊盘约为3pF的电容充电，吸收ESD事件的能量并降低集成电路或部件作为ESD事件的结果所经历的峰值电压。 降低的峰值电压可以直接与产品的ESD性能相关。

公开(公告)号：US07478191B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US11457389

申请日：2006-07-13

Applicant: Henry Wurzburg ,  Steve Nelson ,  Mark Y. Fu ,  Hans Magnusson

Inventor： Henry Wurzburg ,  Steve Nelson ,  Mark Y. Fu ,  Hans Magnusson

IPC: G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F13/4022

Abstract: A system for automatically switching peripheral connectivity between two host devices based on respective connectivity of the hosts. The method may be used where peripherals are usually attached to one host and are automatically switched to a second host when the second host is attached to the system. A USB switching hub may be operable to automatically switch connectivity of the peripheral device(s) from the first host device to the second host device when the second host device is connected to the USB device. This automates the process for the end user when normally all peripherals are attached to one host, and some or all peripherals are shared with a second host when the second host is attached.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于主机的相应连接自动切换两台主机设备之间的外围连接的系统。 当外围设备通常连接到一个主机时，该方法可以被使用，并且当第二主机连接到系统时，该方法被自动切换到第二主机。 当第二主机设备连接到USB设备时，USB交换集线器可操作以自动地将外围设备的连接从第一主机设备切换到第二主机设备。 当通常所有外围设备连接到一个主机时，这将自动完成最终用户的过程，并且当连接第二个主机时，一些或所有外围设备与第二个主机共享。

公开(公告)号：US07281846B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-16

申请号：US10924176

申请日：2004-08-23

Applicant: Scott C. McLeod

Inventor： Scott C. McLeod

IPC: G01K7/01

CPC classification number: G01K7/00 ,  G01K7/01

Abstract: A temperature measurement device may be implemented by coupling a PN-junction, which may be comprised in a diode, to an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that comprises an integrator. Different currents may be successively applied to the diode, resulting in different VBE values across the diode. The ΔVBE values thus obtained may be successively integrated. Appropriate values for the different currents may be determined based on a set of mathematical equations, each equation relating the VBE value to the temperature of the diode, the current applied to the diode and parasitic series resistance associated with the diode. When the current sources with the appropriate values are sequentially applied to the diode and the resulting diode voltage differences are integrated by the integrator comprised in the ADC, the error in the temperature measurement caused by series resistance is canceled in the ADC, and an accurate temperature reading of the diode is obtained from the output of the ADC.

Abstract translation: 温度测量装置可以通过将包含在二极管中的PN结耦合到包括积分器的模数转换器（ADC）来实现。 可以将不同的电流连续地施加到二极管，从而在二极管两端产生不同的V OUT值。 由此获得的DeltaV值可以被连续地积分。 可以基于一组数学方程来确定不同电流的适当值，每个等式将V BAT值与二极管的温度相关联，施加到二极管的电流和与二极管相关联的寄生串联电阻 二极管。 当具有适当值的电流源顺序地施加到二极管，并且所得到的二极管电压差由ADC内的积分器积分时，由串联电阻引起的温度测量误差在ADC中被消除，并且精确的温度 从ADC的输出获得二极管的读数。