摘要:
A semiconductor memory device according to the present invention comprises a number of memory cells that store multiple voltage levels. Each voltage level is uniquely assigned to a different logic level. Multiple binary codes are converted to various analog voltage levels by a digital to analog converter. The memory cell of the invention comprises a storage capacitor and transfer gates, each terminal of which is connected to a bit line through the transfer gate for isolating the storage capacitor from the interference of other circuits while it is not accessed. In the writing cycle, analog voltage can be stored in the storage capacitor of each cell by applying the assigned analog voltage generated by the digital to analog converter through, bit lines and the transfer gates that control the conductivity between the bit lines and storage capacitor. In the reading cycle, a stored voltage can be applied to a digital to analog converter by making the transfer gates conductive between the storage capacitor and the bit lines. The invention further comprises a set of transfer gates, which comprises a pair of complementary types of transistors such as n-channel CMOS FET and p-channel CMOS FET, which are connected in a parallel configuration for the purpose of cancelling the gate to channel noise. The set of transfer gates is used in the connection between said storage capacitor and a set of bit lines to reduce the switching noise which limits the possible number of voltage levels in the storage capacitor which corresponds to the number of storable binary codes per unit cell. The pair of transistors similarly configured are also used to discharge the storage capacitor and stray capacitor between the bit lines for reducing noise interference to the storage capacitor.
摘要:
An apparatus for assembly and testing of an IC element having a first section designated for primary functions of the IC element and a second section designated for testing of the IC element, including a substrate made of a film of insulating material and having an IC-mounting portion defining a position of IC element to be assembled a plurality of first leads mounted on the substrate and connected to the first section of the IC element when mounted to the IC-mounting portion, a plurality of second leads connected to the second section of the IC element, a single first test pad for connection of the first leads thereto, second test pads for connection of the respective second leads thereto and circuit for connecting the first leads to at least one of the second leads for testing the IC element through the first and second pads.
摘要:
A microchannel plate has a platelike photosensitive glass substrate and a plurality of microchannels formed separately from each other and extending across the thickness of the substrate. A secondary electron-emission surface is formed on an inner surface of each of the microchannels. Accelerating electrodes formed on two opposite sides of the photosensitive glass substrate, so as to be partially in electrical contact with the secondary-emission surface. The microchannels are formed by applying ultraviolet rays to the substrate through a mask and removing irradiated portions of the substrate by etching.
摘要:
A contact-type color image sensor in which pixel electrodes are linearly provided in a main scanning direction and three (or four) rows thereof are arrayed in a subscanning direction, color filters for color-separating are provided to oppose the pixel electrodes, an amorphous semiconductor film is formed on the pixel electrodes, and a common transparent electrode is formed on the amorphous semiconductor film. This color image sensor allows color-separation in the subscanning direction to maximize the areas of pixel electrodes.
摘要:
The credit card includes an IC module having a data processing function, an insulation body for holding the IC module, and a plurality of terminals which are formed on the insulation body. The plurality of terminals are first and second contact pads to which a drive power and a data signal are supplied. The IC module is formed between the first and second contact pads.
摘要:
A smart card authenticates a cardholder. The smart card includes a substrate, a sensor module, a wireless transceiver module, and a power circuit. The sensor module includes (a) a biometric sensor adapted to detect biometric information from a person's body, (b) a processor unit adapted to authenticate the person in response to the detected biometric information and generate an authentication signal representing an authentication result, and (c) a memory adapted to store biometric information of a specific individual associated with the smart card. The wireless transceiver module transmits signals received from the processor unit and receives a wirelessly-transmitted power signal. The power circuit generates at least one supply voltage from the received power signal and provides the supply voltage to the sensor module. An electronic passport is embedded with the smart card, and a terminal module is used for wirelessly transmitting power to and receiving signals from the electronic passport.
摘要:
A method and apparatus are provided for improved fingerprint recognition. A fingerprint image associated with an authorized user can be captured with a sensor. Direction vectors for a plurality of pixels of the first fingerprint image are then calculated. Next, characteristic points of the fingerprint image are located in a first coordinate system. The fingerprint central nucleus is determined based on the calculated direction vectors, and is expressed in the first coordinate system. Subsequently, a second coordinate system having an origin located relative to the fingerprint central nucleus is determined. Thereafter, the characteristic points of the fingerprint image are mapped to the second coordinate system. Finally, the fingerprint central nucleus and fingerprint characteristic points expressed in the second coordinate system are saved as a fingerprint template.
摘要:
A biometric sensor panel includes (a) a first flexible substrate, (b) a plurality of first electrodes formed on the first flexible substrate, the first electrodes being arranged in a first direction, (c) a semiconductor layer formed on the first electrodes, (d) a second flexible substrate, (e) a plurality of second electrodes formed on the second flexible substrate, the second electrodes being arranged in a second direction crossing the first direction, and (f) a pressure sensitive conductive layer formed on the second electrodes, wherein the first and second flexible substrates face each other such that the semiconductor layer is in contact with the pressure sensitive conductive layer.
摘要:
A communication device is used by a mobile station to perform wireless communication with another mobile station. The communication device includes a processor configured to set a transmission resource according to a present position of the mobile station, the transmission resource being set based on transmission resource association information including different transmission resources assigned to plural assignment areas provided at different positions along a road through which the mobile station passes; and a transmitter configured to transmit data with the use of the transmission resource that has been set.
摘要:
This patent application teaches and describes radio frequency (RF) power conversion circuits and methods both for use in mobile devices (such as smart cards). Embodiments of the present invention include wireless personal ID cards or dongle including a fingerprint sensor. A fingerprint matching system can reside on cards. Power provided to the fingerprint sensor and on board processer(s) can be provided by a wireless signal provided to the card. The card can include an RF power conversion circuit configured to receive wireless RF energy and convert the wireless energy for powering electronics on the card. Other aspects, embodiments, and features of the present invention are also claimed and described.