公开(公告)号：US07915097B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US12155671

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Tomi Mattila ,  Ari Alastalo ,  Mark Allen ,  Heikki Seppä

Inventor： Tomi Mattila ,  Ari Alastalo ,  Mark Allen ,  Heikki Seppä

IPC: H01L21/20

CPC classification number: H01L27/101 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/0014 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: This publication concerns electronics modules comprising at least one first material zone formed of first material which can be structurally transformed by means of electric interaction in order to increase its conductivity at least locally, the first material having a first transformation threshold, and at least one second material zone in the vicinity of the first material zone. According to the invention, the second material zone is formed from second material, which can also be structurally transformed in order to increase its conductivity, the second material having a second transformation threshold, which is lower than the transformation threshold of the first material zone. With the aid of the invention, post-processing electrical programmability and non-volatility of printable memories can be achieved.

Abstract translation: 本出版物涉及包括由第一材料形成的至少一个第一材料区域的电子模块，该第一材料区域可以通过电相互作用而被结构地转化，以便至少局部地增加其导电性，第一材料具有第一变换阈值，以及至少一个第二材料区 材料区在第一材料区附近。 根据本发明，第二材料区由第二材料形成，第二材料也可以被结构地转化以增加其导电性，第二材料具有低于第一材料区的转变阈值的第二转变阈值。 借助于本发明，可以实现可打印存储器的后处理电可编程性和非易失性。

公开(公告)号：US20110029564A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12511009

申请日：2009-07-28

Applicant: David Graham ,  Mark Allen ,  Mike Smeltzer ,  Barry Watts ,  Preston Thayne ,  Doug Reid ,  Grant Greg Parkinson

Inventor： David Graham ,  Mark Allen ,  Mike Smeltzer ,  Barry Watts ,  Preston Thayne ,  Doug Reid ,  Grant Greg Parkinson

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10

Abstract: Embodiments relate to methods and systems for building representations of related subjects. The representations may include a plurality of nodes, each being associated with a subject. Users may be able to access records and/or source documents related to a plurality of subjects and add or modify node characteristics based thereon. Users may be able to perform an interaction and/or modification related to a record page. Other users (e.g., users connected to the record page) may be notified of such interaction and/or modification.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及用于构建相关主题的表示的方法和系统。 表示可以包括多个节点，每个节点与被摄体相关联。 用户可能能够访问与多个对象相关的记录和/或源文档，并且基于此添加或修改节点特征。 用户可能能够执行与记录页相关的交互和/或修改。 可以向其他用户（例如，连接到记录页的用户）通知这种交互和/或修改。

公开(公告)号：US07854172B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US12372274

申请日：2009-02-17

Applicant: David O'Brien ,  Florent Cros ,  Jin Woo Park ,  Michael Fonseca ,  Liang You ,  Mark Allen

Inventor： David O'Brien ,  Florent Cros ,  Jin Woo Park ,  Michael Fonseca ,  Liang You ,  Mark Allen

IPC: G01L7/00

CPC classification number: G01L9/0075 ,  A61B5/03 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  B81B7/007 ,  B81B2201/0264 ,  B81B2201/06 ,  B81B2207/096 ,  B81C1/00301 ,  G01L9/0073

Abstract: A pressure cavity is durable, stable, and biocompatible and configured in such a way that it constitutes pico to nanoliter-scale volume. The pressure cavity is hermetically sealed from the exterior environment while maintaining the ability to communicate with other devices. Micromachined, hermetically-sealed sensors are configured to receive power and return information through direct electrical contact with external electronics. The pressure cavity and sensor components disposed therein are hermetically sealed from the ambient in order to reduce drift and instability within the sensor. The sensor is designed for harsh and biological environments, e.g. intracorporeal implantation and in vivo use. Additionally, novel manufacturing methods are employed to construct the sensors.

公开(公告)号：US07759160B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US12155669

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Tomi Mattila ,  Ari Alastalo ,  Mark Allen ,  Heikki Seppä

Inventor： Tomi Mattila ,  Ari Alastalo ,  Mark Allen ,  Heikki Seppä

IPC: H01L21/44

CPC classification number: H05K3/105 ,  B81C1/00031 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H05K1/095 ,  H05K2201/0224 ,  H05K2201/0257 ,  H05K2203/105 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/773 ,  Y10T29/49156 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: This publication discloses a method for forming electrically conducting structures on a substrate. According to the method nanoparticles containing conducting or semiconducting material are applied on the substrate in a dense formation and a voltage is applied over the nanoparticles so as to at least locally increase the conductivity of the formation. According to the invention, the voltage is high enough to cause melting of the nanoparticles in a breakthrough-like manner. With the aid of the invention, small-linewidth structures can be created without high-precision lithography.

Abstract translation: 该出版物公开了一种在衬底上形成导电结构的方法。 根据该方法，将含有导电或半导体材料的纳米颗粒以密集地层施加在基底上，并且在纳米颗粒上施加电压，以便至少局部地增加地层的导电性。 根据本发明，电压足够高以使纳米颗粒以类似突破的方式熔化。 借助于本发明，可以在没有高精度光刻的情况下创建小线宽结构。

公开(公告)号：US07618363B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-17

申请号：US10636293

申请日：2003-08-06

Applicant: Jay Yadav ,  Mark Allen ,  David O'Brien ,  David Stern ,  Jason White ,  Michael A. Fonseca

Inventor： Jay Yadav ,  Mark Allen ,  David O'Brien ,  David Stern ,  Jason White ,  Michael A. Fonseca

IPC: A61M1/12

CPC classification number: A61M1/106 ,  A61M1/1008 ,  A61M1/1068 ,  A61M1/12

Abstract: A ventricular assist device comprises a sheet of hydraulically actuated material that can be affixed to prescribed locations on the surface of the heart to assist areas of the heart that do not contract normally. The material is comprised of a network of contractible unit cells that individually contract when fluid is pumped into them. These unit cells are connected together in a network that causes the sheet to contract radially inward. This contraction causes the sheet to transmit forces to the heart to assist in its natural contraction. A sensing function coordinates the contraction of the sheet with the contraction of the heart. The change in shape of the device is accomplished by distributing pressurized fluid throughout the spaces of the device by way of a network of channels. When pressure is removed from the fluid system, it assumes a deenergized “rest” position in which it does not transmit any forces to the surface of the heart. This property of the device prevents the device from inhibiting the heart's natural contractions in the event of a failure of the device or a loss of hydraulic power.

Abstract translation: 心室辅助装置包括一片液压致动材料片，该片材可以固定在心脏表面上的规定位置，以帮助心脏不能正常收缩的区域。 该材料由可收缩的单体电池网络组成，当将流体泵入其中时单独收缩。 这些单电池在网络中连接在一起，导致片材向内径向收缩。 这种收缩导致片材将力传递到心脏以帮助其自然收缩。 检测功能可以协调纸张与心脏收缩的收缩。 设备形状的变化通过通过通道网络将加压流体分配到设备的整个空间中来实现。 当压力从流体系统移除时，它承受断电的“静止”位置，在该位置，它不会将任何力传递到心脏表面。 该装置的这种特性防止装置在装置发生故障或液压动力损失的情况下抑制心脏的自然收缩。

公开(公告)号：US20090224773A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12466541

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: James Joy ,  Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Mark Allen ,  Wilton Pyle

Inventor： James Joy ,  Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Mark Allen ,  Wilton Pyle

IPC: G01R23/12

CPC classification number: G01R23/12 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/076 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01F15/066 ,  G01R23/145

Abstract: The present invention determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. The system energizes the sensor with a low duty cycle, gated burst of RF energy having a predetermined frequency or set of frequencies and a predetermined amplitude. The energizing signal is coupled to the sensor via magnetic coupling and induces a current in the sensor which oscillates at the resonant frequency of the sensor. The system receives the ring down response of the sensor via magnetic coupling and determines the resonant frequency of the sensor, which is used to calculate the measured physical parameter. The system uses a pair of phase locked loops to adjust the phase and the frequency of the energizing signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明通过调节激励信号的相位和频率直到激励信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率相匹配来确定传感器的谐振频率。 该系统以低占空比激励传感器，具有预定频率或一组频率和预定幅度的RF能量门控突发。 激励信号通过磁耦合耦合到传感器，并且感应传感器中的电流，其以传感器的谐振频率振荡。 系统通过磁耦合接收传感器的响铃响应，并确定传感器的谐振频率，用于计算测量的物理参数。 该系统使用一对锁相环来调节激励信号的相位和频率。

公开(公告)号：US20090145623A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：US12372274

申请日：2009-02-17

Applicant: David O'Brien ,  Florent Cros ,  Jin Woo Park ,  Michael Fonseca ,  Liang You ,  Mark Allen

Inventor： David O'Brien ,  Florent Cros ,  Jin Woo Park ,  Michael Fonseca ,  Liang You ,  Mark Allen

IPC: H05K5/06

CPC classification number: G01L9/0075 ,  A61B5/03 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  B81B7/007 ,  B81B2201/0264 ,  B81B2201/06 ,  B81B2207/096 ,  B81C1/00301 ,  G01L9/0073

Abstract: A pressure cavity is durable, stable, and biocompatible and configured in such a way that it constitutes pico to nanoliter-scale volume. The pressure cavity is hermetically sealed from the exterior environment while maintaining the ability to communicate with other devices. Micromachined, hermetically-sealed sensors are configured to receive power and return information through direct electrical contact with external electronics. The pressure cavity and sensor components disposed therein are hermetically sealed from the ambient in order to reduce drift and instability within the sensor. The sensor is designed for harsh and biological environments, e.g. intracorporeal implantation and in vivo use. Additionally, novel manufacturing methods are employed to construct the sensors.

Abstract translation: 压力腔是耐用的，稳定的和生物相容的并且被配置成使得其构成微微至纳升级体积的量。 压力腔与外部环境密封，同时保持与其他设备通信的能力。 微加工的密封传感器配置为通过与外部电子设备的直接电气接触来接收电力并返回信息。 设置在其中的压力腔和传感器部件与环境密封，以便减少传感器内的漂移和不稳定性。 传感器设计用于苛刻和生物环境，例如 体内植入和体内使用。 另外，采用新的制造方法构造传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20090030291A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-29

申请号：US12175803

申请日：2008-07-18

Applicant: David O'Brien ,  Jason White ,  Michael A. Fonseca ,  Jason Kroh ,  Mark Allen ,  David Stern

Inventor： David O'Brien ,  Jason White ,  Michael A. Fonseca ,  Jason Kroh ,  Mark Allen ,  David Stern

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/076 ,  Y10T29/49016 ,  Y10T29/49069 ,  Y10T29/49071 ,  Y10T29/49073

Abstract: A wireless sensor for indicating a physical state within an environment includes a unitary housing defining a cavity. A structure located within the cavity of the housing has elements providing capacitance, the elements being arranged such that the distance and thereby the capacitance of the structure changes when a physical state of the environment changes. The structure has a resonant frequency based at least in part on the capacitance of the structure when in the presence of a fluctuating electromagnetic field. When the sensor is positioned within an environment and is subjected to a fluctuating electromagnetic field, the resonant frequency indicates the physical state of the environment.

Abstract translation: 用于指示环境中的物理状态的无线传感器包括限定空腔的整体壳体。 位于壳体的腔内的结构具有提供电容的元件，该元件被布置成使得当环境的物理状态改变时，结构的距离以及由此的结构的电容改变。 当存在波动的电磁场时，该结构至少部分地基于结构的电容。 当传感器位于环境中并且经受波动的电磁场时，谐振频率表示环境的物理状态。

公开(公告)号：US20090016924A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US12155674

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Mark Allen ,  Tomi Mattila ,  Ari Alastalo ,  Heikki Seppa

Inventor： Mark Allen ,  Tomi Mattila ,  Ari Alastalo ,  Heikki Seppa

IPC: B22F7/08 ,  B22F3/105

CPC classification number: H05K3/02 ,  H05K3/105 ,  H05K3/1266 ,  H05K2201/0224 ,  H05K2201/0257 ,  H05K2203/0117 ,  H05K2203/0121 ,  H05K2203/0143 ,  H05K2203/0517 ,  H05K2203/105 ,  H05K2203/1131 ,  H05K2203/1545

Abstract: This publication discloses a method and apparatus for functionalizing nanoparticle systems. The method comprises treating a nanoparticle-containing layer so as to produce a pattern of structurally transformed zones, the treatment comprising applying an electric field through the nanoparticle layer. According to the invention an AC-field capacitively coupled to the nanoparticle-containing layer is used as said electric field. The treatment preferably results in at least partly sintered structures, which can be used as conductors, for example. The document discloses several realizations for utilization of the disclosed functionalization in mass-fabrication lines.

Abstract translation: 该出版物公开了一种功能化纳米粒子体系的方法和装置。 该方法包括处理含纳米颗粒的层以产生结构转化区的图案，该处理包括通过纳米颗粒层施加电场。 根据本发明，使用电容耦合到含纳米粒子层的AC场作为所述电场。 处理优选地导致例如至少部分烧结的结构，其可以用作导体。 该文献公开了在批量生产线中利用所公开的功能化的几种实现。

公开(公告)号：US20090014821A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US12155669

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Tomi Mattila ,  Ari Alastalo ,  Mark Allen ,  Heikki Seppa

Inventor： Tomi Mattila ,  Ari Alastalo ,  Mark Allen ,  Heikki Seppa

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H05K3/02 ,  G01R27/08 ,  H01L21/00

CPC classification number: H05K3/105 ,  B81C1/00031 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H05K1/095 ,  H05K2201/0224 ,  H05K2201/0257 ,  H05K2203/105 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/773 ,  Y10T29/49156 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: This publication discloses a method for forming electrically conducting structures on a substrate. According to the method nanoparticles containing conducting or semiconducting material are applied on the substrate in a dense formation and a voltage is applied over the nanoparticles so as to at least locally increase the conductivity of the formation. According to the invention, the voltage is high enough to cause melting of the nanoparticles in a breakthrough-like manner. With the aid of the invention, small-linewidth structures can be created without high-precision lithography.

Abstract translation: 该出版物公开了一种在衬底上形成导电结构的方法。 根据该方法，将含有导电或半导体材料的纳米颗粒以密集地层施加在基底上，并且在纳米颗粒上施加电压，以便至少局部地增加地层的导电性。 根据本发明，电压足够高以使纳米颗粒以类似突破的方式熔化。 借助于本发明，可以在没有高精度光刻的情况下创建小线宽结构。