18049506. ASSOCIATIVE PROCESSING MEMORY SEQUENCE ALIGNMENT simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)

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ASSOCIATIVE PROCESSING MEMORY SEQUENCE ALIGNMENT

Organization Name

Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Justin Eno of Boise ID (US)

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 18049506 titled 'ASSOCIATIVE PROCESSING MEMORY SEQUENCE ALIGNMENT

Abstract: 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.

  • Simplified Explanation:

- The patent application discusses using associative processing memory (APM) to align reads to a reference sequence by comparing them to permutations stored in the APM.

  • Key Features and Innovation:

- APM is utilized to align reads to a reference sequence. - Stored permutations in the APM are compared to reads for alignment. - Parallel comparison of reads to multiple permutations is possible.

  • Potential Applications:

- Genomic sequencing. - Bioinformatics research. - Medical diagnostics.

  • Problems Solved:

- Efficient alignment of reads to a reference sequence. - Enhanced accuracy in genomic analysis.

  • Benefits:

- Faster alignment process. - Improved precision in read alignment. - Facilitates complex genomic studies.

  • Commercial Applications:

- "Utilizing Associative Processing Memory for Genomic Sequencing and Analysis."

  • Prior Art:

- No specific information provided.

  • Frequently Updated Research:

- Stay updated on advancements in genomic sequencing technologies.

Questions about Associative Processing Memory (APM):

  • Question 1:

- How does APM improve the alignment of reads to a reference sequence?

  • Question 2:

- What are the potential implications of using APM in genomic research and medical diagnostics?


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.

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