US 10998017

US patent 10998017, titled "Dynamic random access memory applied to an embedded display port," was issued on May 4, 2021, from an application filed on October 4, 2018. The inventors are Der-Min Yuan, Yen-An Chang, and Wei-Ming Huang. While originally assigned to Etron Technology Inc, the current assignee is Wecrevention Inc.

Abstract:
The patent describes a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) designed for use with an embedded display port (eDP). This DRAM includes a memory core unit, a peripheral circuit unit, and an input/output unit. The memory core operates at a first predetermined voltage, while both the peripheral circuit unit and the input/output unit operate at second and third predetermined voltages, respectively, both of which are specified to be lower than 1.1V.

Independent Claims Overview:

• Independent Claim 1: This claim describes a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chip. This single chip contains a DRAM core cell, which is a volatile memory cell that operates using a first voltage that is less than 1.1V. The chip also includes a peripheral circuit, located outside the DRAM core cell but electrically connected to it, which operates using a second voltage also lower than 1.1V. Both these low voltages are intended to allow the DRAM to be used with an embedded display port (eDP).

Regarding the CAFC 2026 dockets, a search for patent 10998017 did not yield any specific cases directly involving this patent scheduled in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for 2026. However, the patent information itself indicates that a PTAB case, IPR2026-00241, has been filed and is pending, which could potentially lead to a Federal Circuit appeal in the future. The patent also notes other district court litigation in Texas Eastern and Western District Courts filed in 2025.