Apple inc. (20240111685). System Control Using Sparse Data simplified abstract
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System Control Using Sparse Data
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael R. Seningen of Austin TX (US)
Ben D. Jarrett of Austin TX (US)
Edward M. Mccombs of Austin TX (US)
Greg M. Hess of Mountain View CA (US)
System Control Using Sparse Data - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240111685 titled 'System Control Using Sparse Data
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method and apparatus for storing and accessing sparse data in a memory circuit with multiple banks. The sparse array circuit receives a request to perform a read operation, compares the address to entries storing sparse data, and generates control signals to disable the read operation and transmit the sparse data pattern.
- Sparse array circuit for storing and accessing sparse data in a memory circuit with multiple banks
- Receives requests for read operations and compares addresses to entries storing sparse data
- Generates control signals to disable read operations and transmit sparse data patterns
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in systems where efficient storage and access of sparse data is required, such as in databases, image processing, and machine learning algorithms.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient storage and access of sparse data in memory circuits with multiple banks 2. Streamlining read operations by identifying and transmitting sparse data patterns
Benefits
1. Improved memory usage efficiency 2. Faster access to sparse data 3. Reduced power consumption in memory circuits
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing database storage, enhancing image processing algorithms, improving machine learning models, and enhancing data compression techniques.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of specialized data structures or algorithms to store and access sparse data efficiently in memory circuits. Another could be the use of cache memory systems to improve data access speeds.
What are the specific technical details of the sparse array circuit described in the patent application?
The specific technical details of the sparse array circuit, such as the architecture, design, and implementation, are not provided in the abstract. Further details on the circuit's operation, components, and functionality would be needed to fully understand its technical aspects.
How does the sparse array circuit handle conflicts between multiple read requests for the same sparse data entry?
The abstract does not mention how the sparse array circuit handles conflicts between multiple read requests for the same sparse data entry. Additional information on the circuit's conflict resolution mechanisms would be necessary to address this aspect of its operation.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method and apparatus for storing and accessing sparse data is disclosed. a sparse array circuit may receive information indicative of a request to perform a read operation on a memory circuit that includes multiple banks. the sparse array circuit may compare an address included in the received information to multiple entries that correspond to address locations in the memory circuit that store sparse data. in response to a determination that that the address matches a particular entry, the sparse array may generate one or more control signals that may disable the read operation, and cause a data control circuit to transmits the sparse data pattern.
