Apple inc. (20250013576). System Control Using Sparse Data

System Control Using Sparse Data

Organization Name

apple inc.

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

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20250013576 titled 'System Control Using Sparse Data

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.