公开(公告)号：US20160064043A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14476779

申请日：2014-09-04

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Michael DeCesaris ,  Luke D. Remis ,  Brian C. Totten

IPC: G11C5/14

CPC classification number: G11C5/147 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G11C5/04

Abstract: A method includes regulating voltage to a memory system responsive to a voltage signal received at a voltage feedback line, wherein the memory system includes a plurality of voltage sense line pairs in different locations within the memory system. The method further includes sequentially passing a voltage signal from each of the voltage sense line pairs to the voltage feedback line, and, for each voltage sense line pair, calculating a memory margin of the memory system based on memory operation while regulating voltage to the memory system responsive to the voltage signal from the voltage sense line pair. Still further, the method includes identifying the voltage sense line pair that provides the greatest memory margin, and then regulating voltage to the memory system responsive to the identified voltage sense line pair.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括响应于在电压反馈线路处接收的电压信号来调节对存储器系统的电压，其中存储器系统在存储器系统内的不同位置包括多个电压检测线对。 该方法还包括将来自每个电压检测线对的电压信号顺序地传递到电压反馈线，并且对于每个电压检测线对，基于存储器操作计算存储器系统的存储器容限，同时调节对存储器的电压 系统响应于来自电压感测线对的电压信号。 此外，该方法包括识别提供最大存储器余量的电压检测线对，然后响应于所识别的电压感测线对来调节对存储器系统的电压。

公开(公告)号：US20150334526A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14279387

申请日：2014-05-16

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Steven C. Jacobson ,  Loc X. Nguyen ,  Luke D. Remis ,  Timothy R. Tennant

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W76/02 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04B1/713

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04L61/3065 ,  H04L61/609 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W48/16

Abstract: A method includes a wireless mobile communication device discovering a proximate wireless audio device, receiving a device name from the wireless audio device, and providing the device name to a content server. The method further includes the content server analyzing the device name to identify a location or activity, selecting content relevant to the identified location or activity, and providing the selected content to the wireless mobile communication device. Optionally, the location or activity may be a kitchen, garage or other room of a residence or a conference room or break room of a business. The selected content is preferably relevant to the location or activity, such as an advertisement for tools or lawn equipment responsive to the identified location being the garage.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括无线移动通信设备发现邻近无线音频设备，从无线音频设备接收设备名称，以及将设备名称提供给内容服务器。 该方法还包括内容服务器，分析设备名称以识别位置或活动，选择与所识别的位置或活动相关的内容，以及将所选择的内容提供给无线移动通信设备。 可选地，所述位置或活动可以是厨房，车库或居住地或会议室的其他房间或商业休息室。 选择的内容优选地与位置或活动相关，例如响应于所识别的位置是车库的工具或草坪设备的广告。

公开(公告)号：US20150309559A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14260345

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Steven C. Jacobson ,  Loc X. Nguyen ,  Luke D. Remis ,  Timothy R. Tennant ,  Brian C. Totten

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/28

CPC classification number: G06F1/24 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F15/177

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, a method for reducing electrical component stress from power cycling is provided. The method may include receiving an indication associated with power cycling an electronic apparatus. The method may also include identifying, based on the received indication, a first one or more groups of electrical components that will not be powered off during the power cycling of the electronic apparatus. The method may further include identifying, based on the received indication, a second one or more groups of electrical components that will be powered off during the power cycling of the electronic apparatus. The method may finally include powering off the second one or more groups of electrical components.

Abstract translation: 根据一个示例性实施例，提供了一种用于从功率循环中减少电气部件应力的方法。 该方法可以包括接收与电子设备的电力循环相关联的指示。 该方法还可以包括基于接收到的指示来识别在电子设备的电力循环期间将不断电的第一组或多组电气部件。 该方法还可以包括基于接收到的指示识别在电子设备的电力循环期间将被关闭的第二个一组或多组电气部件。 该方法可以最终包括断开第二个一组或多组电气部件。

公开(公告)号：US08990465B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13709015

申请日：2012-12-09

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Michael DeCesaris ,  John A. Henise, IV ,  Luke D. Remis ,  Gregory D. Sellman

IPC: G06F13/36 ,  G06F13/362 ,  G06F13/42 ,  G06F13/364

CPC classification number: G06F13/4291 ,  G06F13/3625 ,  G06F13/364 ,  G06F2213/0016 ,  G06F2213/0052

Abstract: The presence of devices attached to a bus are detected by a controller of a bus transmitting a signal on a channel of the bus, to cause each device to hold the channel to a first logical state for a duration of time that is unique to each device. The device that holds the channel to the first logical state for the longest duration of time is detected. Detected devices remain idle while undetected devices repeat holding the channel to the first logical state for the duration of time, until detected. All devices are detected when the channel returns to a second logical state.

Abstract translation: 连接到总线的设备的存在由总线的控制器检测，该总线在总线的通道上发送信号，以使每个设备将信道保持在第一逻辑状态，持续时间是每个设备唯一的 。 检测到将信道保持在第一逻辑状态持续最长持续时间的设备。 检测到的设备保持空闲，而未检测到的设备在持续时间内重复将信道保持到第一逻辑状态，直到被检测到。 当通道返回到第二逻辑状态时，检测所有设备。

公开(公告)号：US20150046615A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US13961931

申请日：2013-08-08

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Michael DeCesaris ,  James J. Parsonese ,  Luke D. Remis ,  Gregory D. Sellman

IPC: G06F13/16 ,  G06F13/24

CPC classification number: G06F13/1689 ,  G06F13/10 ,  G06F13/102 ,  G06F13/24 ,  G06F13/32 ,  G06F13/4022 ,  G11C14/0045

Abstract: Methods and systems for memory module communication control are disclosed. A method includes receiving a message associated with a memory module in communication with a controller via a bus including a clock line. Further, the method includes determining whether the bus is idle. The method also includes communicating a signal via the clock line regarding the message associated with the memory module in response to determining that the bus is idle.

公开(公告)号：US08928393B1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US14067273

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Milton Cobo ,  Michael DeCesaris ,  Eric E. Pettersen ,  Luke D. Remis

IPC: H01L35/00 ,  H02M3/156 ,  G01K3/00 ,  H03K17/14

CPC classification number: G06F1/206 ,  G01K3/005 ,  H03K17/14

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a temperature switch and a logic device, and a method of implementing multiple dynamic temperature thresholds. The temperature switch has a temperature sensor, a temperature threshold select input, and an output to a temperature threshold interrupt line, wherein the temperature switch selects a current temperature threshold from multiple predetermined temperature thresholds as determined by a state of the temperature threshold select input. The temperature switch causes an interrupt assertion on the temperature threshold interrupt line in response to the temperature sensor indicating a sensed temperature that exceeds the temperature threshold. The logic device has an input coupled to the temperature threshold interrupt line and a temperature threshold select output coupled to the temperature threshold select input of the temperature switch. The logic device automatically increments the temperature threshold select output in response to detecting an interrupt assertion on the temperature threshold interrupt line.

Abstract translation: 一种包括温度开关和逻辑装置的装置以及实现多个动态温度阈值的方法。 温度开关具有温度传感器，温度阈值选择输入和温度阈值中断线的输出，其中温度开关从由温度阈值选择输入的状态确定的多个预定温度阈值中选择当前温度阈值。 温度开关响应于温度传感器指示超过温度阈值的感测温度，导致温度阈值中断线上的中断断言。 逻辑器件具有耦合到温度阈值中断线的输入和耦合到温度开关的温度阈值选择输入的温度阈值选择输出。 响应于检测到温度阈值中断线上的中断断言，逻辑器件自动递增温度阈值选择输出。

公开(公告)号：US20140170881A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13719499

申请日：2012-12-19

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Michael DeCesaris ,  Luke D. Remis ,  Steven L. Vanderlinden ,  John K. Whetzel

IPC: H01R13/627

CPC classification number: H05K13/0491 ,  H01R13/6273 ,  H01R43/22 ,  Y10T29/53283

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention disclose a DIMM extraction tool for extracting a DIMM from a DIMM socket. Exemplary embodiments of the DIMM extraction tool include a frame adapted for use as an air baffle within the DIMM socket, a first arm and a second arm pivotably connected to the frame. When the first arm and second arm are in a resting position, the first and second arm respectively engage a first resting detent and a second resting detent to prevent pivotable rotation of the first arm and second arm in exemplary embodiments of the DIMM extraction tool. When the first arm and second arm are in a working position, the first arm and second arm respectively are adapted to releasably engage the DIMM and bias resilient latching arm of the DIMM socket.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面公开了一种用于从DIMM插槽提取DIMM的DIMM提取工具。 DIMM提取工具的示例性实施例包括适于在DIMM插槽内用作空气挡板的框架，第一臂和可枢转地连接到框架的第二臂。 当第一臂和第二臂处于静止位置时，第一臂和第二臂分别接合第一静止制动器和第二静止制动器，以防止在DIMM提取工具的示例性实施例中第一臂和第二臂的可枢转的旋转。 当第一臂和第二臂处于工作位置时，第一臂和第二臂分别适于可释放地接合DIMM并且偏置DIMM插座的弹性锁定臂。

公开(公告)号：US20130312257A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13711681

申请日：2012-12-12

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： James A. Day, JR. ,  Zachary B. Durham ,  Luke D. Remis ,  Tony C. Sass ,  Gregory D. Sellman

IPC: H05K13/04

CPC classification number: H05K13/04 ,  H01R12/585 ,  H05K1/115 ,  H05K3/308 ,  H05K3/325 ,  H05K2201/09845 ,  H05K2201/1059 ,  H05K2201/10856 ,  H05K2201/10878

Abstract: An electronic component is connected to a circuit board by forming a connector pin on the electronic component, the connector pin having a proximate end secured to the electronic component, a distal end with a fork lock, and a compliant portion between the proximate and distal ends. A multi-width through-hole is formed on a circuit board having a circuit board thickness greater than a length of the connector pin, with a first portion that is narrower than each of the compliant portion and the fork lock and extends partially through the circuit board and a second portion that extends beyond the first portion and is wider than the first portion. The connector pin is inserted into the first portion of the through-hole and the fork lock is moved beyond the first portion into the second portion of the through-hole.

Abstract translation: 电子部件通过在电子部件上形成连接器销而连接到电路板，连接器销具有固定到电子部件的近端，具有叉锁的远端以及近端和远端之间的柔顺部分 。 在具有大于连接器针的长度的电路板厚度的电路板上形成多个宽度的通孔，第一部分比柔性部分和叉锁的每一个窄，并且部分延伸穿过电路 板和延伸超过第一部分并且比第一部分更宽的第二部分。 连接器销插入到通孔的第一部分中，叉锁移动超过第一部分进入通孔的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US20160034386A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14450437

申请日：2014-08-04

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： William M. Megarity ,  Emil P. Parker ,  Luke D. Remis ,  Christopher L. Wood

IPC: G06F12/02

CPC classification number: G06F12/0246 ,  G06F12/0871 ,  G06F2212/1036 ,  G06F2212/2022 ,  G06F2212/222 ,  G06F2212/284 ,  G06F2212/7204 ,  G06F2212/7211

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium embodies program instructions executable by a processor to perform a method including identifying a product warranty for each of a plurality of flash memory devices within a system, wherein the product warranty includes a maximum number of writes and a maximum age, and tracking the number of writes and the age of each flash memory device. The method further includes determining, for each flash memory device, a number of pro rata writes remaining in the product warranty, which is determined as a number of writes remaining until the flash memory device reaches the maximum number of writes divided by an amount of time remaining until the flash memory reaches the maximum age. The method then causes data to be written to the flash memory device having the greatest number of pro rata writes remaining in the product warranty.

Abstract translation: 计算机可读存储介质体现由处理器执行的程序指令，以执行包括识别系统内的多个闪存设备中的每一个的产品保修的方法，其中所述产品保修包括最大写入数和最大年龄，以及 跟踪写入次数和每个闪存设备的时间。 该方法还包括为每个闪速存储设备确定剩余在产品保修中的若干个比例写入，其被确定为直到闪速存储器件达到最大写入次数除以时间量的剩余数量 剩余，直到闪存达到最大年龄。 该方法然后使得数据被写入具有在产品保修中剩余的最大次数的写入的闪存设备。

公开(公告)号：US20160011621A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14330687

申请日：2014-07-14

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Michael DeCesaris ,  Luke D. Remis ,  Brian C. Totten

IPC: G05F3/08

CPC classification number: G05F3/08 ,  G05F1/46 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32

Abstract: A computer program product includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, wherein the program instructions are executable by a processor to cause the processor to perform a method. The method comprises obtaining an activity level for each of a plurality of functions of an integrated circuit, wherein each function has a different physical location on the integrated circuit. The method further includes dynamically adjusting an amount of current supplied to the integrated circuit by each of a plurality of power stages of a DC voltage regulator to meet the current requirements of the plurality of functions and to control power losses between the power stages and the functions, wherein each power stage has a different physical location along a perimeter of the integrated circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机程序产品包括具有实施的程序指令的计算机可读存储介质，其中程序指令可由处理器执行以使处理器执行方法。 该方法包括为集成电路的多个功能中的每一个获得活动级别，其中每个功能在集成电路上具有不同的物理位置。 该方法还包括通过DC电压调节器的多个功率级中的每一个来动态地调节提供给集成电路的电流量，以满足多个功能的电流要求并控制功率级与功能之间的功率损耗 ，其中每个功率级沿着所述集成电路的周边具有不同的物理位置。