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System and methods for addressing a matrix incorporating virtual columns and addressing layers

US7283381B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2001
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C8/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and methods for addressing unique locations in a matrix. According to some embodiments, the system includes a plurality of uniquely addressable locations. A plurality of virtual columns that include a plurality of serially connected switch elements provide addressable access to the locations. The plurality of switch elements may be one of a plurality of responsive types and responsive to at least one of a plurality of possible switching signal types.

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