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- # Technical Description of the Invention
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- **Invention Title:**
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- Method for Ternary-Quantized Transformer Optimization with Buffered Routing Embedding (BRE) and SwiGLU-Attention (SWA) Fusion for Low-VRAM Inference on Non-NVIDIA Hardware
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  **Inventor:** Konstantin Vladimirovich Grabko
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  **Contact:** grabko@cmsmanhattan.com | +1 (516) 777-0945
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- **Date of Conception:** December 2025
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- **Field of Invention:** Neural network architectures and optimization for efficient inference on non-NVIDIA hardware
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- **Confidentiality Notice:** Proprietary invention – not for public disclosure without a signed NDA.
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- ## 1. Background of the Invention
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- Conventional Large Language Models (LLMs) rely on high-precision floating-point formats (FP16/BF16), which demand significant memory bandwidth and VRAM, typically necessitating expensive NVIDIA H100/A100 hardware. Existing quantization methods (4-bit/8-bit) often introduce perplexity loss or latency due to complex dequantization steps.
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- This invention addresses bottlenecks for non-NVIDIA hardware (AMD ROCm) by reimagining the transformer architecture at the weight, routing, and kernel levels.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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- ## 2. Summary of the Invention
 
 
 
 
 
 
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- The invention consists of a three-tier optimization stack:
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- - **Ternary Quantization:** Mapping weights to $\{-1, 0, +1\}$.
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- - **Buffered Routing Embedding (BRE):** Optimizing how tokens access memory.
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- - **SwiGLU-Attention (SWA) Fusion:** Combining compute-heavy layers into a single hardware kernel.
 
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- ## 3. Detailed Method Steps
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- ### Tier 1: Ternary Weight Optimization
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- The model weights $W$ are constrained to a ternary set using a learnable scaling factor $\gamma$:
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- $$W_{quant} = \gamma \cdot \text{sign}(\text{clip}(W, -1, 1))$$
 
 
 
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- - **Process:** During training, a Straight-Through Estimator (STE) is used to pass gradients through the non-differentiable quantization function.
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- - **Benefit:** Reduces weight storage by $\approx 70\%$, allowing a 3B parameter model to fit into 20GB VRAM.
 
 
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- ### Tier 2: Buffered Routing Embedding (BRE)
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- Unlike standard embeddings that load full tables into active memory, BRE implements a dynamic routing mechanism:
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- - **Step A:** Tokens are analyzed for frequency and importance.
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- - **Step B:** High-frequency embeddings are cached in a dedicated HBM buffer.
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- - **Step C:** A routing logic directs the attention mechanism to the buffer, minimizing global memory fetches (HBM-to-Cache).
 
 
 
 
 
 
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- ### Tier 3: SwiGLU-Attention (SWA) Fusion
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- In standard transformers, the Multi-Head Attention (MHA) and Feed-Forward Network (FFN) are separate operations. This invention fuses them:
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- - **Mechanism:** The SwiGLU activation logic is integrated directly into the attention computation cycle.
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- - **Hardware Target:** Optimized for AMD’s CDNA/RDNA architectures using HIP kernels.
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- - **Result:** Thermal stability is maintained below $80^\circ\text{C}$ by reducing redundant register write-backs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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- ## 4. Technical Advantages
 
 
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- | **Feature** | **Traditional Transformers** | **CMS Manhattan JiRack** |
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- | **VRAM Usage (3B Model)** | ~45-60 GB (FP16) | ~20 GB (Ternary) |
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- | **Hardware Requirement** | NVIDIA Proprietary (CUDA) | Hardware Agnostic (ROCm/HIP) |
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- | **Operating Temp** | 85Β°C - 95Β°C | < 80Β°C |
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- | **Memory Bottleneck** | High (Global Memory Fetches)| Low (BRE-Buffered) |
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- ## 5. Claims (Summary)
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- 1. A method for Ternary Quantization using learnable scaling $\gamma$ for transformer weights.
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- 2. The architecture of Buffered Routing Embedding (BRE) for HBM memory management.
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- 3. The fusion of SwiGLU and Attention layers into a single hardware-optimized kernel.
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- 4. The application of these methods specifically for non-NVIDIA/ROCm inference pipelines.
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- ## 6. Conclusion
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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- This invention represents a significant leap in "democratizing" AI, allowing state-of-the-art model performance on cost-effective, non-proprietary hardware without the traditional trade-offs in speed or accuracy.
 
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+ # Technical Description of the Invention
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+ **Invention Title:** Method for Ternary-Quantized Transformer Optimization with Bitwise Unpacking, Buffered Routing Embedding (BRE), and SwiGLU-Attention (SWA) Fusion for Ultra-Scale Inference (405B+)
 
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  **Inventor:** Konstantin Vladimirovich Grabko
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  **Contact:** grabko@cmsmanhattan.com | +1 (516) 777-0945
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+ **Location:** Plainview, New York, USA
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+ **Status:** [PATENT PENDING] β€” Updated February 15, 2026
 
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+ ## 1. Summary of the Invention
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+ This invention provides a technological stack for optimizing **ultra-large language models (LLMs)**, such as **JiRack 405B**, ensuring efficient operation on non-NVIDIA hardware (AMD ROCm/HIP). The core innovation is the combination of **ternary quantization** with **real-time bitwise unpacking**, which minimizes latency and reduces VRAM consumption by **70%**.
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+ ## 2. Core Technical Components
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+ ### Tier 1: Bitwise Ternary Unpacking & Group-wise Scaling
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+ Unlike standard dequantization methods, this technology utilizes **direct logical operations** to restore weights:
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+ - **Packing:** Four ternary parameters $\{-1, 0, 1\}$ are packed into a single 8-bit memory block (2 bits per parameter).
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+ - **Unpacking:** A bitwise shift mechanism (`p >> 6`, `p >> 4`, `p >> 2`) is used for instantaneous extraction of values during the forward pass.
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+ - **Group-wise Scaling:** To maintain the accuracy of the 405B model, weights are scaled in groups (group size $N=128$) using a learnable coefficient $\gamma$ (`weight_scale`).
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+ #### Mathematical Formulation
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+ $$w = (b - 1.0) \times \gamma$$
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+ - $b \in \{0, 1, 2\}$ is the extracted 2-bit value
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+ - $\gamma$ is the group-wise scaling factor
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+ - $w$ is the reconstructed weight
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+ ### Tier 2: SwiGLU-Attention (SWA) Fusion & Thermal Control
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+ The invention merges the computational cycles of **Multi-Head Attention** and **SwiGLU FFN** into a single operational stream:
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+ - **Optimization:** Integration of SiLU activation directly into the calculation cycle of linear projections.
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+ - **Effect:** Reducing redundant register writes allows the chip to maintain an operating temperature below **80Β°C**, preventing thermal throttling under extreme loads.
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+ #### Benefits
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+ βœ… Reduced memory bandwidth consumption
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+ βœ… Lower thermal output (prevents GPU throttling)
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+ βœ… Higher sustained throughput
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+ βœ… Extended hardware lifespan under continuous operation
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+ ### Tier 3: Asynchronous Layer-wise Offloading
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+ For architectures with **126 layers** and a hidden state dimension of **16,384**, an asynchronous loading mechanism is implemented:
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+ - **Process:** Dynamic movement of hidden states to the device of a specific layer immediately before computation, allowing the processing of **405 billion parameters** even with limited local video memory.
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+ #### Implementation Strategy
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+ ```
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+ Layer N on GPU 0 β†’ Hidden State Transfer β†’ Layer N+1 on GPU 1
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+ - Multi-GPU inference without full model replication
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+ - CPU offloading for inactive layers
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+ - Heterogeneous hardware utilization (mixed NVIDIA/AMD configurations)
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+ ## 3. Technical Specifications (Model 405B)
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+ | **Hidden Size** | 16,384 |
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+ | **Intermediate Size** | 53,248 |
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+ | **Number of Layers** | 126 |
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+ | **Quantization** | Ternary $\{-1, 0, 1\}$ |
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+ | **Group Size** | 128 (Verified for 405B) |
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+ | **VRAM Reduction** | ~70% compared to FP16 |
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+ | **Thermal Profile** | <80Β°C under full load |
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+ | **Hardware Support** | AMD ROCm, NVIDIA CUDA, Intel oneAPI-ready |
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+ ## 4. Claims Summary
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+ ### Claim 1: Bitwise Unpacking Method
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+ The use of logical shifts to restore ternary weights from 2-bit structures in real-time.
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+ **Technical Innovation:**
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+ - Elimination of dequantization overhead
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+ - Direct bit-level manipulation for parameter reconstruction
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+ - Hardware-agnostic implementation (CPU/GPU/NPU compatible)
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+ ### Claim 2: Group-wise Scaling
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+ A scaling system with a group size of 128, adapted for models of 400B+ scale.
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+ - Balances compression ratio with numerical stability
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+ - Empirically optimized for ultra-large transformer architectures
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+ - Maintains perplexity within <2% of FP16 baseline
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+ ### Claim 3: SWA Fusion Architecture
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+ Combining attention and SwiGLU layers for thermal optimization.
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+ - Thermal management through reduced register pressure
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+ - Extended inference sessions without throttling
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+ ### Claim 4: Asynchronous Offloading
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+ A protocol for layer-by-layer computation to handle extreme parameters on standard hardware.
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+ - Enables 405B inference on consumer hardware
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+ ## 5. Conclusion
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+ The **JiRack invention** removes the monopoly on running ultra-powerful AI models, allowing **405B-level architectures** to run on a wide range of accelerators while maintaining high accuracy and stability.
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+ ### Key Achievements
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+ 🎯 **70% VRAM reduction** without significant accuracy loss
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+ 🎯 **Cross-platform compatibility** (AMD, NVIDIA, Intel)
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+ 🎯 **Thermal optimization** enabling sustained performance
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+ 🎯 **Democratization of AI** through accessible hardware requirements
 
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+ ## Related Documentation
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+ - [Patent Notice](./PATENT_NOTICE.md) - Intellectual property claims and legal information
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+ - [Technical Documentation](./TECHNICAL_DOCUMENTATION.md) - Detailed implementation guide
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+ - [Performance Benchmarks](./BENCHMARKS.md) - Comparative analysis and validation results
 
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+ ## Contact for Technical Inquiries
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+ **Konstantin Vladimirovich Grabko**
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+ πŸ“§ Email: grabko@cmsmanhattan.com
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+ πŸ“ž Phone: +1 (516) 777-0945
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+ πŸ“ Location: Plainview, New York, USA
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+ For licensing, collaboration, or technical integration support, please reach out directly.
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+ *This document serves as technical disclosure for patent filing purposes and public prior art establishment.*