公开(公告)号：US08296943B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US12467121

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: Patrick Smith ,  Criswell Choi ,  James Montague Cleeves ,  Vivek Subramanian ,  Arvind Kamath ,  Steven Molesa

Inventor： Patrick Smith ,  Criswell Choi ,  James Montague Cleeves ,  Vivek Subramanian ,  Arvind Kamath ,  Steven Molesa

IPC: H05K3/02 ,  H05K3/10

CPC classification number: G08B13/242 ,  B31D1/025 ,  G06K19/07783 ,  G06K19/07798 ,  G08B13/2414 ,  G08B13/2431 ,  G08B13/2437 ,  G08B13/2442 ,  H01G4/18 ,  Y10T29/413 ,  Y10T29/435 ,  Y10T29/49016 ,  Y10T29/49128 ,  Y10T29/49155

Abstract: The present invention relates to surveillance and/or identification devices having capacitors connected in parallel or in series, and methods of making and using such devices. Devices with capacitors connected in parallel, where one capacitor is fabricated with a relatively thick capacitor dielectric and another is fabricated with a relatively thin capacitor dielectric achieve both a high-precision capacitance and a low breakdown voltage for relatively easy surveillance tag deactivation. Devices with capacitors connected in series result in increased lateral dimensions of a small capacitor. This makes the capacitor easier to fabricate using techniques that may have relatively limited resolution capabilities.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有并联或串联连接的电容器的监视和/或识别装置以及制造和使用这些装置的方法。 具有并联连接电容器的器件，其中一个电容器用相对较厚的电容器电介质制造，另一个电容器由相对薄的电容器电介质制成，实现了高精度电容和低击穿电压，以便相对容易的监视标签去激活。 具有串联连接的电容器的装置增加了小电容器的横向尺寸。 这使得使用可能具有相对有限的分辨能力的技术来制造电容器更容易。

公开(公告)号：US20120250396A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13526671

申请日：2012-06-19

Applicant: Mark G. Johnson ,  Thomas H. Lee ,  Vivek Subramanian ,  Paul Michael Farmwald ,  James M. Cleeves

Inventor： Mark G. Johnson ,  Thomas H. Lee ,  Vivek Subramanian ,  Paul Michael Farmwald ,  James M. Cleeves

IPC: G11C11/00 ,  H01L21/8239

CPC classification number: G11C17/06 ,  G11C11/5692 ,  G11C13/003 ,  G11C17/14 ,  G11C17/16 ,  G11C17/165 ,  G11C2213/71 ,  G11C2213/76 ,  H01L27/101 ,  H01L27/1021 ,  H01L27/2481 ,  H01L45/1233 ,  H01L45/16

Abstract: A memory cell is provided that includes a steering element, and a non-volatile state change element coupled in series with the steering element. The steering element and state change element are disposed in a vertically-oriented pillar. Other aspects are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种存储单元，其包括转向元件和与该转向元件串联耦合的非易失性状态变化元件。 转向元件和状态改变元件设置在垂直定向的支柱中。 还提供其他方面。

公开(公告)号：US08264359B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-11

申请号：US12249754

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Vivek Subramanian ,  Patrick Smith ,  Vikram Pavate ,  Arvind Kamath ,  Criswell Choi ,  Aditi Chandra ,  James Montague Cleeves

Inventor： Vivek Subramanian ,  Patrick Smith ,  Vikram Pavate ,  Arvind Kamath ,  Criswell Choi ,  Aditi Chandra ,  James Montague Cleeves

IPC: G08B13/14 ,  G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G08B13/2431 ,  G06K19/067 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G08B13/242 ,  G08B13/2437

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making capacitors for use in surveillance/identification tags or devices, and methods of using such surveillance/identification devices. The capacitors manufactured according to the methods of the present invention and used in the surveillance/identification devices described herein comprise printed conductive and dielectric layers. The methods and devices of the present invention improve the manufacturing tolerances associated with conventional metal-plastic-metal capacitor, as well as the deactivation reliability of the capacitor used in a surveillance/identification tag or device.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及制造用于监视/识别标签或装置的电容器的方法，以及使用这种监视/识别装置的方法。 根据本发明的方法制造并用于本文所述的监视/识别装置中的电容器包括印刷的导电和电介质层。 本发明的方法和装置改进了与常规金属 - 塑料 - 金属电容器相关的制造公差以及在监视/识别标签或装置中使用的电容器的失活可靠性。

公开(公告)号：US20120223380A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13468731

申请日：2012-05-10

Applicant: Thomas H. Lee ,  Vivek Subramanian ,  James M. Cleeves ,  Andrew J. Walker ,  Christopher J. Petti ,  Igor G. Kouznetzov ,  Mark G. Johnson ,  Paul Michael Farmwald ,  Brad Herner

Inventor： Thomas H. Lee ,  Vivek Subramanian ,  James M. Cleeves ,  Andrew J. Walker ,  Christopher J. Petti ,  Igor G. Kouznetzov ,  Mark G. Johnson ,  Paul Michael Farmwald ,  Brad Herner

IPC: H01L29/788 ,  H01L21/336 ,  H01L29/792

CPC classification number: H01L27/11582 ,  G11C16/0466 ,  G11C16/10 ,  G11C16/14 ,  G11C16/26 ,  G11C16/3427 ,  G11C2211/5612 ,  H01L21/31053 ,  H01L21/76819 ,  H01L21/8221 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L27/0688 ,  H01L27/112 ,  H01L27/11286 ,  H01L27/115 ,  H01L27/11521 ,  H01L27/11526 ,  H01L27/11551 ,  H01L27/11556 ,  H01L27/11558 ,  H01L27/11565 ,  H01L27/11568 ,  H01L27/11573 ,  H01L27/11578 ,  H01L27/1158 ,  H01L27/12 ,  H01L27/1203 ,  H01L29/0626 ,  H01L29/0661 ,  H01L29/16 ,  H01L29/1604 ,  H01L29/42324 ,  H01L29/42332 ,  H01L29/42364 ,  H01L29/511 ,  H01L29/513 ,  H01L29/517 ,  H01L29/518 ,  H01L29/66825 ,  H01L29/66833 ,  H01L29/7391 ,  H01L29/78642 ,  H01L29/7881 ,  H01L29/7889 ,  H01L29/792 ,  H01L29/7926 ,  H01L29/861 ,  H01L29/8616

Abstract: There is provided a monolithic three dimensional array of charge storage devices which includes a plurality of device levels, wherein at least one surface between two successive device levels is planarized by chemical mechanical polishing.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括多个器件级的电荷存储器件的单片三维阵列，其中通过化学机械抛光将两个连续的器件级之间的至少一个表面平坦化。

公开(公告)号：US08138921B1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-20

申请号：US12189037

申请日：2008-08-08

Applicant: James Montague Cleeves ,  Vivek Subramanian

Inventor： James Montague Cleeves ,  Vivek Subramanian

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G08B13/2411 ,  G08B13/242 ,  G08B13/2425

Abstract: A method for reliable deactivation of a security (EAS) tag, and an apparatus for accomplishing the same. The method generally includes placing a security tag a first distance from a deactivation apparatus; determining whether a deactivation confirmation signal has occurred; and when it is determined that the deactivation confirmation signal did not occur, placing the security tag closer to the deactivation apparatus. The deactivation apparatus generally includes a pad configured to transmit a deactivation pulse having a power sufficient to deactivate the security tag when it is within a deactivation field; a tag reader configured to detect a signal transmission from an active tag when it is in a read field of the deactivation apparatus; a confirmation indicator configured to indicate that the pad has sent the deactivation pulse; and logic configured to determine when an active tag is in the deactivation field or the read field, and communicate to the confirmation indicator that the pad has sent the deactivation pulse.

Abstract translation: 用于可靠地停用安全（EAS）标签的方法，以及用于实现其的装置。 该方法通常包括将安全标签放置在去激活装置的第一距离处; 确定是否发生了去激活确认信号; 并且当确定没有发生停用确认信号时，将安全标签放置在更接近停用装置的位置。 去激活设备通常包括：配置为发送具有足够的功率的去激活脉冲的焊盘，当其处于去激活区域内时，该功能足以停用安全标签; 标签读取器，被配置为当其处于去激活装置的读取字段时，检测来自活动标签的信号传输; 确认指示器，被配置为指示所述焊盘已经发送去激活脉冲; 以及逻辑，被配置为确定活动标签何时处于去激活字段或读取字段中，并且向确认指示符通知衬垫已发送去激活脉冲。

公开(公告)号：US20100295661A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12625435

申请日：2009-11-24

Applicant: Vivek SUBRAMANIAN ,  Mingming Mao ,  Zhigang Wang

Inventor： Vivek SUBRAMANIAN ,  Mingming Mao ,  Zhigang Wang

IPC: H04B7/24 ,  H04B1/04 ,  H03K3/36 ,  H03B5/12

CPC classification number: H04B1/04 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10059 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  H01L22/20 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H03B5/1203 ,  H03K3/0315 ,  H03K3/033 ,  H03K3/355 ,  H03K5/13 ,  H03K5/133 ,  H04H20/16 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Circuits and circuit elements configured to generate a random delay, a monostable oscillator, circuits configured to broadcasting repetitive messages wireless systems, and methods for forming such circuits, devices, and systems are disclosed. The present invention advantageously provides relatively low cost delay generating circuitry based on TFT technology in wireless electronics applications, particularly in RFID applications. Such novel, technically simplified, low cost TFT-based delay generating circuitry enables novel wireless circuits, devices and systems, and methods for producing such circuits, devices and systems.

Abstract translation: 被配置为产生随机延迟的电路和电路元件，单稳态振荡器，被配置为广播重复消息无线系统的电路，以及用于形成这种电路，装置和系统的方法。 本发明有利地提供了在无线电子应用中特别是RFID应用中基于TFT技术的相对较低成本的延迟产生电路。 这种新颖的，技术上简化的，低成本的基于TFT的延迟产生电路实现了新颖的无线电路，设备和系统以及用于生产这样的电路，设备和系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07816189B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US11925723

申请日：2007-10-26

Applicant: Vivek Subramanian ,  James M. Cleeves

Inventor： Vivek Subramanian ,  James M. Cleeves

IPC: H01L21/82

CPC classification number: G11C17/06 ,  G11C11/5692 ,  G11C13/003 ,  G11C17/14 ,  G11C17/16 ,  G11C17/165 ,  G11C2213/71 ,  G11C2213/76 ,  H01L27/101 ,  H01L27/1021 ,  H01L27/2481 ,  H01L45/1233 ,  H01L45/16

Abstract: A very high density field programmable memory is disclosed. An array is formed vertically above a substrate using several layers, each layer of which includes vertically fabricated memory cells. The cell in an N level array may be formed with N+1 masking steps plus masking steps needed for contacts. Maximum use of self alignment techniques minimizes photolithographic limitations. In one embodiment the peripheral circuits are formed in a silicon substrate and an N level array is fabricated above the substrate.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种非常高密度的现场可编程存储器。 阵列垂直地形成在衬底上方，使用几层，其各层包括垂直制造的存储单元。 N级阵列中的单元可以形成N + 1掩蔽步骤以及接触所需的掩蔽步骤。 自动对准技术的最大限度地使光刻限制最小化。 在一个实施例中，外围电路形成在硅衬底中，并且在衬底上方制造N电平阵列。

公开(公告)号：US20080261843A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US11736871

申请日：2007-04-18

Applicant: Christine Marie Nixon Lee ,  Michael Augustine Brennan ,  Vivek Subramanian

Inventor： Christine Marie Nixon Lee ,  Michael Augustine Brennan ,  Vivek Subramanian

IPC: A61K8/02

CPC classification number: C11D9/444 ,  C11D1/02 ,  C11D1/38 ,  C11D1/65 ,  C11D1/66 ,  C11D1/83 ,  C11D1/835 ,  C11D1/86 ,  C11D3/40 ,  C11D9/267 ,  C11D17/0047 ,  C11D17/006

Abstract: The invention relates to bar compositions comprising thermochromatic pigment or dye signaling temperature and/or benefit agent release. In a preferred embodiment, the pigment is introduced in the form of a separate domain (e.g., separate chips) which separate chip or chips is combined with a surfactant-containing chips to form the final bar.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包含热色素或染料信号传导温度和/或有益剂释放的棒组合物。 在一个优选的实施方案中，将颜料以单独的区域（例如分离的芯片）的形式引入，其将芯片或芯片与含表面活性剂的芯片组合以形成最终的棒。

公开(公告)号：US20080259996A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US11736901

申请日：2007-04-18

Applicant: Christine Marie Nixon Lee ,  Michael Augustine Brennan ,  Vivek Subramanian

Inventor： Christine Marie Nixon Lee ,  Michael Augustine Brennan ,  Vivek Subramanian

IPC: G01K11/00

CPC classification number: G01K11/12 ,  C11D3/40 ,  C11D9/444 ,  C11D17/006 ,  G01K2207/00

Abstract: The invention relates to method of signaling temperature and/or benefit agent release using bar compositions comprising thermochromatic pigment or dye. In a preferred embodiment, the pigment is introduced in the form of a separate domain (e.g., separate chips) which separate chip or chips is combined with a surfactant-containing chips to form the final bar.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用包含热色素或染料的棒组合物来发出温度和/或有益剂释放的方法。 在一个优选的实施方案中，将颜料以单独的区域（例如分离的芯片）的形式引入，其将芯片或芯片与含表面活性剂的芯片组合以形成最终的棒。

公开(公告)号：US20080088417A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11870775

申请日：2007-10-11

Applicant: Patrick SMITH ,  James Montague Cleeves ,  Vikram Pavate ,  Vivek Subramanian

Inventor： Patrick SMITH ,  James Montague Cleeves ,  Vikram Pavate ,  Vivek Subramanian

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06K19/0707 ,  G06K19/0712 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G08B13/2448 ,  H04W88/06 ,  Y02D70/166

Abstract: Multi-mode (e.g., EAS and RFID) tags and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The tag generally includes an antenna, an electronic article surveillance (EAS) function block coupled to the antenna, and one or more identification function blocks coupled to the antenna in parallel with the EAS function block. The method of reading the tag generally includes the steps of applying an electric field to the tag, detecting the tag when the electric field has a relatively low power, and detecting an identification signal from the tag when the electric field has a relatively high power. The present invention advantageously enables a single tag to be used for both inventory and anti-theft purposes, thereby improving inventory management and control at reduced system and/or “per-article” costs.

Abstract translation: 公开了多模式（例如，EAS和RFID）标签及其制造和使用方法。 标签通常包括耦合到天线的天线，电子物品监视（EAS）功能块以及与EAS功能块并行耦合到天线的一个或多个识别功能块。 读取标签的方法通常包括对标签施加电场的步骤，当电场具有相对低的功率时检测标签，以及当电场具有相对高的功率时，从标签中检测识别信号。 本发明有利地使单个标签用于库存和防盗目的，从而改进库存管理和减少系统和/或“每件物品”成本的控制。