18049498. ASSOCIATIVE PROCESSING MEMORY SEQUENCE ALIGNMENT simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
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ASSOCIATIVE PROCESSING MEMORY SEQUENCE ALIGNMENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sean S. Eilert of Boise ID (US)
Ameen D. Akel of Boise ID (US)
Kenneth M. Curewitz of Boise ID (US)
ASSOCIATIVE PROCESSING MEMORY SEQUENCE ALIGNMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18049498 titled 'ASSOCIATIVE PROCESSING MEMORY SEQUENCE ALIGNMENT
Abstract: Associative processing memory (APM) is utilized to align reads to a reference sequence by storing shifted permutations and/or other permutations of the reference sequence. The APM compares reads to these permutations and provides outputs for each comparison, potentially in parallel. Inferences are drawn from these comparisons to determine candidate alignment locations for reads in the reference sequence.
- APM is used to align reads to a reference sequence by comparing them to stored permutations.
- Outputs are provided for each comparison between reads and permutations.
- Inferences are made to determine candidate alignment locations for reads in the reference sequence.
Potential Applications:
- Genomic sequencing
- Bioinformatics
- Medical diagnostics
Problems Solved:
- Efficient alignment of reads to a reference sequence
- Improved accuracy in genomic analysis
Benefits:
- Faster and more accurate alignment process
- Enhanced understanding of genetic information
Commercial Applications:
- Biotechnology companies for genomic analysis
- Pharmaceutical companies for drug development
Prior Art: No prior art information available at this time.
Frequently Updated Research: No frequently updated research available at this time.
Questions about Associative Processing Memory (APM): 1. How does APM improve the alignment of reads to a reference sequence? 2. What are the potential implications of using APM in genomic sequencing?
Original Abstract Submitted
Associative processing memory (APM) may be used to align reads to a reference sequence. The APM may store shifted permutations and/or other permutations of the reference sequence. A read may be compared to some or all of the permutations of the reference sequence and the APM may provide an output for each comparison. In some examples, the APM may compare the read to many permutations of the reference sequence to the read in parallel. Inferences may be made based on the comparisons between the read and the portions and/or permutations of a reference sequence. Based on the inferences, a candidate alignment location in the reference sequence for a read to be determined.
