公开(公告)号：US08111143B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US11117976

申请日：2005-04-29

Applicant: William Tong ,  Geoffrey Lyon ,  Philip Kuekes ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： William Tong ,  Geoffrey Lyon ,  Philip Kuekes ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G01D21/00 ,  H04Q9/00

Abstract: An assembly for monitoring an environment includes a RFID tag and a sensing unit. The sensing unit is configured to be activated by a RF signal received by the RFID tag and to sense information regarding an environment.

Abstract translation: 用于监测环境的组件包括RFID标签和感测单元。 感测单元被配置为由RFID标签接收的RF信号激活并且感测关于环境的信息。

公开(公告)号：US07924413B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US12074133

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: R. Stanley Williams ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Philip J. Kuekes ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Duncan Stewart ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Jason Blackstock ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： R. Stanley Williams ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Philip J. Kuekes ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Duncan Stewart ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Jason Blackstock ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: H01L33/18 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  H01L29/0665 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/068 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/08 ,  H01S5/341 ,  H01S5/4031

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to nanowire-based devices that can be configured and operated as modulators, chemical sensors, and light-detection devices. In one aspect, a nanowire-based device includes a reflective member, a resonant cavity surrounded by at least a portion of the reflective member, and at least one nanowire disposed within the resonant cavity. The nanowire includes at least one active segment selectively disposed along the length of the nanowire to substantially coincide with at least one antinode of light resonating within the cavity. The active segment can be configured to interact with the light resonating within the cavity.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及可以配置和操作为调制器，化学传感器和光检测装置的基于纳米线的器件。 在一个方面，基于纳米线的器件包括反射部件，由反射部件的至少一部分包围的谐振腔以及设置在谐振腔内的至少一个纳米线。 纳米线包括至少一个有源区段，沿着纳米线的长度选择性地设置，以与腔内谐振的至少一个光波导基本重合。 活动段可以被配置为与腔内共振的光相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US20100197117A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12761300

申请日：2010-04-15

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/525 ,  H01L21/02

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 programming nanowire-to-conductive element electrical connections. The method comprises: providing a substrate including a number of conductive elements overlaid with a first layer of nanowires, at least some of the conductive elements electrically coupled to more than one of the nanowires through individual switching junctions, each of the switching junctions configured in either a low-conductance state or a high-conductance state; and switching a portion of the switching junctions from the low-conductance state to the high-conductance state or the high-conductance state to the low-conductance state so that individual nanowires of the first layer of nanowires are electrically coupled to different conductive elements of the number of conductive elements using a different one of the switching junctions configured in the high-conductance state. Other embodiments of the present invention are directed to a nanowire structure including a mixed-scale interface.

Abstract translation: 本发明的某些实施例涉及一种编程纳米线至导电元件电连接的方法。 该方法包括：提供包括多个覆盖有第一纳米线层的导电元件的衬底，至少一些导电元件通过单独的开关结与多于一个的纳米线电耦合，每个开关结配置在 低电导状态或高电导状态; 以及将所述开关结的一部分从所述低电导状态切换到所述高电导状态或所述高电导状态至所述低电导状态，使得所述第一纳米线层的单个纳米线电耦合到不同的导电元件 使用在高电导状态下配置的不同的一个开关结的导电元件的数量。 本发明的其它实施方案涉及包括混合规模界面的纳米线结构。

公开(公告)号：US07709298B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US11779423

申请日：2007-07-18

Applicant: Zhiyong Li

Inventor： Zhiyong Li

IPC: H01L21/82

CPC classification number: H01L29/125 ,  B82Y10/00

Abstract: A method for selectively altering a predetermined portion of an object or an external member in contact with the predetermined portion of the object is disclosed. The method includes selectively electrically addressing the predetermined portion, thereby locally resistive heating the predetermined portion, and exposing the object, including the predetermined portion, to the external member.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于选择性地改变与物体的预定部分接触的物体或外部构件的预定部分的方法。 该方法包括选择性地电寻址预定部分，由此局部地阻止加热预定部分，并将包括预定部分的物体暴露于外部构件。

公开(公告)号：US20090274874A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12247832

申请日：2008-10-08

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams

IPC: B32B5/00 ,  B28B11/08

CPC classification number: H01L51/0012 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G03F7/0002 ,  H01L51/001 ,  H01L51/0021 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/249921

Abstract: A photonic device includes a substrate and at least one molecularly assembled or atomic layer deposited nano-structure defined on the substrate. The nano-structure has a controlled resolution less than or equal to 100 nm.

Abstract translation: 光子器件包括衬底和限定在衬底上的至少一个分子组装或原子层沉积的纳米结构。 纳米结构具有小于或等于100nm的受控分辨率。

公开(公告)号：US20090255555A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-15

申请号：US12082750

申请日：2008-04-14

Applicant: Roman Gouk ,  Chung-Huan Jeon ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Madhava Rao Yalamanchili ,  James S. Papanu

Inventor： Roman Gouk ,  Chung-Huan Jeon ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Madhava Rao Yalamanchili ,  James S. Papanu

IPC: B08B3/12 ,  B08B13/00

CPC classification number: B08B3/12 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B7/028 ,  G03F1/82 ,  H01L21/67051

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning a workpiece are disclosed. A gas and cleaning solution are supplied to an atomizing nozzle which atomizes the cleaning solution and sprays the top surface of a workpiece with an atomized spray. A liquid having a controlled gas content is flowed to the top surface of the workpiece from a rinse nozzle. Megasonic energy is applied from the backside of the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于清洁工件的方法和设备。 将气体和清洁溶液供应到雾化喷嘴，该雾化喷嘴使清洁溶液雾化并用雾化喷雾喷射工件的顶表面。 具有受控气体含量的液体从冲洗喷嘴流到工件的顶表面。 从工件的背面施加超声波能量。

公开(公告)号：US07507293B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-24

申请号：US11096669

申请日：2005-03-31

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams ,  M. Saif Islam ,  Philip J. Kuekes

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  R. Stanley Williams ,  M. Saif Islam ,  Philip J. Kuekes

IPC: C30B25/02

CPC classification number: C30B11/12 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C30B11/00 ,  C30B29/605 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/813

Abstract: Fabrication of a photonic crystal is described. A patterned array of nanowires is formed, the nanowires extending outward from a surface, the nanowires comprising a catalytically grown nanowire material. Spaces between the nanowires are filled with a slab material, the patterned array of nanowires defining a patterned array of channels in the slab material. The nanowire material is then removed from the channels.

Abstract translation: 描述了光子晶体的制造。 形成纳米线的图案阵列，纳米线从表面向外延伸，纳米线包含催化生长的纳米线材料。 在纳米线之间的空间填充有板坯材料，图案化的纳米线阵列在板坯材料中限定了图案化的通道阵列。 然后从通道中除去纳米线材料。

公开(公告)号：US20080218740A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US12074133

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: R. Stanley Williams ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Philip J. Kuekes ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Duncan Stewart ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Jason Blackstock ,  Zhiyong Li

Inventor： R. Stanley Williams ,  Shih-Yuan Wang ,  Philip J. Kuekes ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Duncan Stewart ,  Alexandre M. Bratkovski ,  Jason Blackstock ,  Zhiyong Li

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: H01L33/18 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  H01L29/0665 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/068 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/08 ,  H01S5/341 ,  H01S5/4031

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to nanowire-based devices that can be configured and operated as modulators, chemical sensors, and light-detection devices. In one aspect, a nanowire-based device includes a reflective member, a resonant cavity surrounded by at least a portion of the reflective member, and at least one nanowire disposed within the resonant cavity. The nanowire includes at least one active segment selectively disposed along the length of the nanowire to substantially coincide with at least one antinode of light resonating within the cavity. The active segment can be configured to interact with the light resonating within the cavity.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及可以配置和操作为调制器，化学传感器和光检测装置的基于纳米线的器件。 在一个方面，基于纳米线的器件包括反射部件，由反射部件的至少一部分包围的谐振腔以及设置在谐振腔内的至少一个纳米线。 纳米线包括至少一个有源区段，沿着纳米线的长度选择性地设置，以与腔内谐振的至少一个光波导基本重合。 活动段可以被配置为与腔内共振的光相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US20080099929A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11590492

申请日：2006-10-30

Applicant: Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

Inventor： Zhiyong Li ,  Warren Robinett

IPC: H01L23/52 ,  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：US20080053486A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11891339

申请日：2007-08-09

Applicant: Jianshe Tang ,  Wei Lu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Bo Xie ,  Alexander Ko

Inventor： Jianshe Tang ,  Wei Lu ,  Zhiyong Li ,  Bo Xie ,  Alexander Ko

IPC: B08B3/02

CPC classification number: B08B3/04 ,  B08B3/02 ,  H01L21/67028

Abstract: A semiconductor substrate processing apparatus and a method for processing semiconductor substrates are provided. The semiconductor substrate processing apparatus may include a liquid container where a semiconductor substrate may be immersed in a semiconductor processing liquid. The semiconductor substrate may then be removed from the semiconductor processing liquid while vapor is directed at a surface of the semiconductor substrate where the semiconductor substrate contacts a surface of the processing liquid.

Abstract translation: 提供半导体衬底处理设备和半导体衬底的处理方法。 半导体基板处理装置可以包括其中半导体基板可以浸入半导体处理液体中的液体容器。 然后可以从半导体处理液体中去除半导体衬底，同时蒸汽指向半导体衬底的半导体衬底接触处理液表面的表面。