公开(公告)号：US20130094020A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13272987

申请日：2011-10-13

Applicant: Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B29C59/02 ,  B82Y40/00

CPC classification number: G01Q30/02 ,  G01N21/658 ,  G01Q70/12

Abstract: A probe for use in a sensing application includes an elongate body having a first end and a free end, wherein the first end is to be attached to a support. The probe also includes a plurality of nano-fingers having respective bases and tips, wherein each of the plurality of nano-fingers is attached to the free end and is composed of a flexible material, and wherein the plurality of nano-fingers are collapsed toward each other such that the tips of the plurality of nano-fingers are substantially in contact with each other.

Abstract translation: 用于感测应用的探针包括具有第一端和自由端的细长主体，其中第一端将附接到支撑件。 探针还包括具有各自的基部和尖端的多个纳米手指，其中多个纳米手指中的每一个附着到自由端并且由柔性材料构成，并且其中多个纳米手指朝向 彼此使得多个纳米指的尖端基本上彼此接触。

公开(公告)号：US20120281212A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：US13384954

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: David Fattal ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： David Fattal ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01N21/01 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G01N21/554 ,  G01N21/7743

Abstract: A self-collecting substrate (10) for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy having a first surface (10a) and a second surface (10b) opposed thereto, comprising: a waveguiding layer (10′) supported on a support layer (10″), with the waveguiding layer associated with the first surface and the support layer associated with the second surface; and a plurality of metal nano-antennae (14) established on the first surface and operatively associated with the plurality of openings such that exposure of analyte (18) to the light causes preferential aggregation of the analystes in the vicinity of the nano-antennae. A system (50) for at least one of attracting the analytes 18) to the metal nano-antennae (14) and performing surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy using the substrate (10) and a method for increasing a signal for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy are provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于表面增强拉曼光谱的自动采集衬底（10），具有与其相对的第一表面（10a）和第二表面（10b），包括：支撑在支撑层（10“）上的波导层（10'）， 与第一表面相关联的波导层和与第二表面相关联的支撑层; 以及多个金属纳米天线（14），其建立在所述第一表面上并且与所述多个开口可操作地相关联，使得分析物（18）暴露于所述光引起所述分析物在所述纳米天线附近的优先聚集。 提供了用于使金属纳米天线（14）吸引分析物18）和使用基板（10）进行表面增强拉曼光谱的系统（50）和用于增加表面增强拉曼光谱信号的方法的系统（50） 。

公开(公告)号：US08268720B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US11742310

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Theodore I. Kamins ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Duncan R. Stewart

Inventor： Theodore I. Kamins ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Duncan R. Stewart

IPC: H01L21/4763

CPC classification number: H01L29/0665 ,  B81B2201/0271 ,  B81C1/00142 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  H01L23/53276 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/0676 ,  H01L2221/1094 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of positioning a catalyst nanoparticle that facilitates nanowire growth for nanowire-based device fabrication employs a structure having a vertical sidewall formed on a substrate. The methods include forming the structure, forming a targeted region in a surface of either the structure or the substrate, and forming a catalyst nanoparticle in the targeted region using one of a variety of techniques. The techniques control the position of the catalyst nanoparticle for subsequent nanowire growth. A resonant sensor system includes a nanowire-based resonant sensor and means for accessing the nanowire. The sensor includes an electrode and a nanowire resonator. The electrode is electrically isolated from the substrate. One or more of the substrate is electrically conductive, the nanowire resonator is electrically conductive, and the sensor further comprises another electrode. The nanowire resonator responds to an environmental change by displaying a change in oscillatory behavior.

Abstract translation: 定位促进用于纳米线的器件制造的纳米线生长的催化剂纳米颗粒的方法采用具有形成在衬底上的垂直侧壁的结构。 所述方法包括形成结构，在结构或基底的表面中形成目标区域，并使用各种技术之一在目标区域中形成催化剂纳米颗粒。 该技术控制催化剂纳米颗粒在随后的纳米线生长中的位置。 谐振传感器系统包括基于纳米线的谐振传感器和用于访问纳米线的装置。 传感器包括电极和纳米线谐振器。 电极与衬底电隔离。 衬底中的一个或多个是导电的，纳米线谐振器是导电的，并且传感器还包括另一个电极。 纳米线谐振器通过显示振荡行为的变化来响应环境变化。

公开(公告)号：US08101451B1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-24

申请号：US12980427

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Venkatesan Murali ,  Christopher J Petti ,  Theodore Smick ,  Mohamed M Hilali ,  Kathy J Jackson ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna Prabhu

Inventor： Venkatesan Murali ,  Christopher J Petti ,  Theodore Smick ,  Mohamed M Hilali ,  Kathy J Jackson ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Gopalakrishna Prabhu

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H01L21/187 ,  H01L31/072 ,  H01L31/0747 ,  H01L31/075 ,  H01L31/1824 ,  H01L31/1892 ,  H01L31/202 ,  Y02E10/545 ,  Y02E10/548

Abstract: A semiconductor assembly is described in which a support element is constructed on a surface of a semiconductor lamina. Following formation of the thin lamina, which may have a thickness about 50 microns or less, the support element is formed, for example by plating, or by application of a precursor and curing in situ, resulting in a support element which may be, for example, metal, ceramic, polymer, etc. This is in contrast to a rigid or semi-rigid pre-formed support element which is affixed to the lamina following its formation, or to a donor wafer from which the lamina is subsequently cleaved. Fabricating the support element in situ may avoid the use of adhesives to attach the lamina to a permanent support element; such adhesives may be unable to tolerate processing temperatures and conditions required to complete the device. In some embodiments, this process flow allows the lamina to be annealed at high temperature, then to have an amorphous silicon layer formed on each face of the lamina following that anneal. A device may be formed which comprises the lamina, such as a photovoltaic cell.

Abstract translation: 描述了半导体组件，其中在半导体层的表面上构造支撑元件。 形成厚度约为50微米或更小的薄层之后，例如通过镀覆或通过施加前体和原位固化来形成支撑元件，得到支撑元件，其可以用于 例如，金属，陶瓷，聚合物等。这与刚性或半刚性的预成形支撑元件形成对比，该刚性或半刚性的预成型支撑元件在其形成之后固定到层板上，或者与施加器晶片相接触，其中层板随后被切割。 原位制造支撑元件可以避免使用粘合剂将薄片附着到永久支撑元件上; 这种粘合剂可能不能容忍完成装置所需的加工温度和条件。 在一些实施例中，该工艺流程允许薄层在高温下退火，然后在该退火之后具有在层的每个表面上形成的非晶硅层。 可以形成包括层的器件，例如光伏电池。

公开(公告)号：US20110228266A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US13129571

申请日：2008-11-17

Applicant: Huei Pei Kuo ,  Jing Tang ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang

Inventor： Huei Pei Kuo ,  Jing Tang ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B05D3/10 ,  B05D3/00 ,  C23C16/44 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  B82Y20/00

CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 ,  G01N21/658

Abstract: A substrate for Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS). The substrate comprises at least one nanostructure protruding from a surface of the substrate and a SERS active metal over the at least one nanostructure, wherein the SERS active metal substantially covers the at least one nanostructure and the SERS active metal creates a textured layer on the at least one nanostructure.

Abstract translation: 用于表面增强拉曼散射（SERS）的衬底。 衬底包括从衬底的表面突出的至少一个纳米结构和在至少一个纳米结构上的SERS活性金属，其中SERS活性金属基本上覆盖至少一个纳米结构，并且SERS活性金属在其上形成纹理化层 至少一个纳米结构。

公开(公告)号：US20110176353A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US13120904

申请日：2008-12-23

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  William M. Tong

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Fung Suong Ou ,  William M. Tong

IPC: G11C11/56 ,  H01L45/00

CPC classification number: G11C13/0011 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C11/56 ,  G11C13/00 ,  G11C13/0002 ,  G11C13/0069 ,  G11C13/02 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2013/009 ,  G11C2213/35 ,  G11C2213/55 ,  G11C2213/56 ,  H01L45/08 ,  H01L45/1206 ,  H01L45/1226 ,  H01L45/1233 ,  H01L45/146

Abstract: A memristive device (400) includes: a first electrode (405); a second electrode (425); a memristive matrix (415) interposed between the first electrode (405) and the second electrode (425); a porous dopant diffusion element (410) in physical contact with the memristive matrix (415) and in proximity to the first electrode (405) and the second electrode (425); and a first mobile dopant species which moves through the porous dopant diffusion element (410) in response to a programming electrical field. A method for using a memristive device (400) having a porous dopant diffusion element (410) includes applying a voltage bias to generate a programming electrical field such that dopants move through the porous dopant diffusion element (410), thereby changing the distribution of dopants within a memristive matrix (415) to form a first state; removing the voltage bias, the dopants being substantially immobile in the absence of the programming electrical field; and applying a reading energy to the memristive device (400) to sense the first state.

Abstract translation: 忆阻器（400）包括：第一电极（405）; 第二电极（425）; 插入在第一电极（405）和第二电极（425）之间的忆阻矩阵（415）; 与所述忆阻矩阵（415）物理接触并且接近所述第一电极（405）和所述第二电极（425）的多孔掺杂剂扩散元件（410）; 以及响应于编程电场而移动通过多孔掺杂剂扩散元件（410）的第一移动掺杂物种类。 使用具有多孔掺杂剂扩散元件（410）的忆阻器（400）的方法包括施加电压偏压以产生编程电场，使得掺杂剂通过多孔掺杂剂扩散元件（410）移动，由此改变掺杂剂的分布 在忆阻矩阵（415）内形成第一状态; 去除电压偏压，掺杂剂在没有编程电场的情况下基本上是不可移动的; 以及将读取能量施加到所述忆阻装置（400）以感测所述第一状态。

公开(公告)号：US20100325586A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12487134

申请日：2009-06-18

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Rajesh Hotchandani ,  Austin Patrick Maher

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Rajesh Hotchandani ,  Austin Patrick Maher

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for reducing a number of options presented to a user where the options have characteristics that are arranged in a multi-dimensional hierarchical space. A system and method can be configured to identify common dimensions using dimension nodes in dimensional points and identify compatible nodes for each dimension in the multi-dimensional hierarchical space by determining whether an association exists. Compatible pairs of surviving points are generated after applying each of the compatible nodes from the common dimensions. Greatest lower bounds (GLBs) are computed for each of the generated compatible points, and a set of options is generated comprising points from the generated compatible points and the computed GLBs.

Abstract translation: 提供了计算机实现的系统和方法，用于减少呈现给用户的多个选项，其中选项具有排列在多维层级空间中的特征。 可以将系统和方法配置为使用维度点中的维度节点来识别公共维度，并通过确定关联是否存在来识别多维分层空间中的每个维度的兼容节点。 在从普通维度应用每个兼容节点之后生成兼容的幸存点对。 为每个生成的兼容点计算最大下限（GLB），并且生成包括来自所生成的兼容点和计算出的GLB的点的一组选项。

公开(公告)号：US07741204B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US11590492

申请日：2006-10-30

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

IPC: H01L21/44

CPC classification number: G11C5/06 ,  B82B1/00 ,  B82B3/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G11C5/12 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01L29/0665 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/0676 ,  H01L29/068 ,  H01L51/0595 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/94

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of fabricating a mixed-scale electronic interface. A substrate is provided with a first set of conductive elements. A first layer of nanowires may be formed over the first set of conductive elements. A number of channels may be formed, with each of the channels extending diagonally through a number of the nanowires of the first layer. A number of pads may be formed, each of which is electrically interconnected with an underlying conductive element of the first set of conductive elements and one or more adjacent nanowires of the first layer of nanowires. The pads and corresponding electrically interconnected nanowires define a number of pad-interconnected-nanowire-units. Additional embodiments are directed to a method of forming a nanoimprinting mold and a method of selectively programming nanowire-to-conductive element electrical connections.

Abstract translation: 本发明的某些实施例涉及一种制造混合比例电子接口的方法。 衬底设置有第一组导电元件。 可以在第一组导电元件上形成第一层纳米线。 可以形成多个通道，其中每个通道对角地延伸穿过第一层的多个纳米线。 可以形成多个焊盘，每个焊盘与第一组导电元件的下面的导电元件和第一纳米线层的一个或多个相邻的纳米线电互连。 焊盘和相应的电互连纳米线限定了多个衬垫互连的纳米线单元。 另外的实施例涉及形成纳米压印模具的方法和选择性地编程纳米线至导电元件电连接的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100091274A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12287549

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Ekaterina Viktorovna Ponizovskaya ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Ekaterina Viktorovna Ponizovskaya ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to plasmonic electric-field concentrators and to systems incorporating the plasmonic electric-field concentrators to perform Raman spectroscopy. In one aspect, a plasmonic electric-field concentrator comprises two or more large features, and a relatively small feature similar in shape to large features positioned adjacent to the two or more large features. The features are arranged so that when light of an appropriate wavelength is incident on the features, surface plasmon polaritons form on the outer surfaces of the features. The surface plasmon polaritons have associated electric fields extending perpendicular to the surfaces of the features. The electric fields are concentrated in the space between features forming an electric field hot spot that enhances Raman scattered light emitted from an analyte proximate to or absorbed on the features.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例涉及等离子体电场集中器以及结合等离子体激元集中器以执行拉曼光谱的系统。 一方面，等离子体电场集中器包括两个或更多个大特征，以及与形状相邻的相对较小的特征，其尺寸与两个或更多个特征邻近的大特征相似。 特征被布置成使得当适当波长的光入射到特征上时，在特征的外表面上形成表面等离子体激元。 表面等离子体激元极化子具有垂直于特征表面延伸的相关电场。 电场集中在形成电场热点的特征之间的空间中，其增强了从附近或被吸收在特征上的分析物发射的拉曼散射光。

公开(公告)号：US20100020327A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12262151

申请日：2008-10-30

Applicant: David Fattal ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： David Fattal ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01N21/658

Abstract: A plasmonic conveyor, system and method of plasmonic conveyance employ a surface plasmon that is controllably moved on a surface of a plasmonic element. The conveyor includes a first plasmonic element and a second plasmonic element that individually supports a respective surface plasmon. The conveyor further includes a controller that provides controlled movement of a location of the respective surface plasmon on a surface of the plasmonic element. The controlled movement facilitates translocation of an analyte particle around a periphery of the respective plasmonic element using a high field region of the respective surface plasmon. The system includes the conveyor and an excitation signal source that provides an excitation signal having one or both of a polarization and a frequency that are controllably variable. The method includes exciting a surface plasmon with the excitation signal and moving a location of the excited surface plasmon.

Abstract translation: 等离子体激元输送机，等离子体激元传输的系统和方法采用可等离子体激元在等离子体元素表面上移动的表面等离子体激元。 输送机包括单独支撑相应的表面等离子体激元的第一等离子体元素和第二等离子体元素。 输送机还包括一个控制器，该控制器提供相应表面等离子体的位置的受控运动在等离子体元素的表面上。 受控运动有助于使用相应表面等离子体激元的高场区域使分析物质绕相应等离子体元素周围的位移。 该系统包括输送机和激励信号源，其提供具有可控地变化的偏振和频率中的一个或两个的激励信号。 该方法包括用激发信号激发表面等离子体激元并移动受激表面等离子体的位置。