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Adam Ja Ming Yim, San Francisco, CA US
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20140194207 | GAME SYSTEM PROVIDING CUSTOM GAME STORIES - A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for surfacing game stories are presented. Embodiments may, responsive to detecting a first game action initiated by a first user, surface a first game story to a second user through a social feed. Responsive to detecting that the first game story is activated by the second user, a second game story is surfaced on the social feed that tags the first user. The second game story represents a second game action is performed in a game involving the second user based on the first game story being activated. | 07-10-2014 |
20150298007 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF AUTOMATIC GAME CREATION - A system, machine-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for automatic game creation are presented. An access module can access player information for a receiver and an originator. Additionally, a matching module can determine that the receiver and the originator have a connection based on the player information. Furthermore, a game invitation module can detect that a recipient game is installed on an originator device of the originator and that the recipient game is not installed on a receiver device of the receiver. Subsequently, the game invitation module can send, to the receiver device, a game invitation to play the recipient game based on the determination and the detection, with the game invitation including information associated with the originator. | 10-22-2015 |
Billy Chiman Yim, Chino, CA US
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20130285268 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES - A system for debinding a green body in the form of an orthodontic appliance may include a pressure vessel configured to contain a supercritical fluid. A source of a fluid chemical may be coupled to the pressure vessel to supply the fluid chemical to the pressure vessel. A heat source may be configured to heat the fluid chemical. A pump may pressurize the fluid chemical to at least the supercritical pressure. A collection vessel is coupled to the pressure vessel to capture the binder removed from the green bodies as at least the pressure of the supercritical fluid is reduced. A method of manufacturing an orthodontic appliance includes exposing green bodies including particles and a binder to a supercritical fluid to remove at least some of the binder from the green bodies, and collecting the removed binder from the supercritical fluid as the supercritical fluid transitions to a non-supercritical fluid. | 10-31-2013 |
Charles Michael Yim, San Mateo, CA US
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20140216136 | SMART PHONE SENSOR PLATFORM - A sensor device containing a gas sensor is exposed to a gas. The gas sensor emits a voltage based on a property of the gas. The voltage output by the gas sensor is received by an integrated circuit (“IC”). The IC may convert the voltage to a digital representation of the voltage. The IC may determine a property of the gas based on the voltage. The digital representation of the voltage or a representation of the property of the gas is then transmitted as data via an audio jack of the sensor device. A computer device receives the data via an audio jack. Using one or more processors, the computer device analyzes the data and generates a recommendation. The recommendation and the property of the gas may be displayed. | 08-07-2014 |
Dong-Kil Yim, Pleasanton, CA US
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20130005081 | METHOD OF IGZO AND ZNO TFT FABRICATION WITH PECVD SiO2 PASSIVATION - The present invention generally relates to a method of manufacturing a TFT. The TFT has an active channel that comprises IGZO or zinc oxide. After the source and drain electrodes are formed, but before the passivation layers or etch stop layers are deposited thereover, the active channel is exposed to an N | 01-03-2013 |
20130017648 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THIN FILM TRANSISTOR DEVICES - Embodiments of the disclosure provide methods of fabricating a thin film transistor device with good profile control of peripheral sidewall of an active layer formed in the thin film transistor devices. In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a thin film transistor device includes providing a substrate having a source-drain metal electrode layer disposed on an active layer formed thereon, wherein the active layer is a metal oxide layer, performing a back-channel-etching process to form a channel in the source-drain metal electrode layer, and performing an active layer patterning process after the back-channel-etching process. | 01-17-2013 |
20130302999 | SIOX PROCESS CHEMISTRY DEVELOPMENT USING MICROWAVE PLASMA CVD - Methods for processing a substrate are described herein. Methods can include positioning a substrate in a processing chamber, maintaining the processing chamber at a temperature below 400° C., flowing a reactant gas comprising either a silicon hydride or a silicon halide and an oxidizing precursor into the process chamber, applying a microwave power to create a microwave plasma from the reactant gas, and depositing a silicon oxide layer on at least a portion of the exposed surface of a substrate. | 11-14-2013 |
20150380561 | METAL OXIDE TFT STABILITY IMPROVEMENT - A metal oxide thin film transistor incorporating reduced hydrogen silicon-containing layers and methods of making the same are disclosed herein. The thin film transistor can include a substrate, a metal oxide semiconductor layer, a substantially hydrogen free channel interface layer and a cap layer comprising silicon formed over the channel interface layer. The method for making a thin film transistor can include depositing a metal oxide semiconductor layer over a substrate, activating a deposition gas comprising SiF | 12-31-2015 |
Dong-Kil Yim, Santa Maria, CA US
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20140216929 | DOPED ZINC TARGET - The present invention generally relates to a sputtering target comprised of zinc and a dopant. Zinc is utilized for metal oxide semiconductor materials, such as IGZO, zinc oxide and zinc oxynitride. The zinc may be delivered by sputtering a zinc target in a desired atmosphere. If a pure zinc sputtering target is used, a stable film cannot be produced unless mobility is sacrificed to below 10 cm | 08-07-2014 |
20140264354 | BUFFER LAYERS FOR METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTORS FOR TFT - The present invention generally relates to a thin film semiconductor device having a buffer layer formed between the semiconductor layer and one or more layers. In one embodiment, a thin film semiconductor device includes a semiconductor layer having a first work function and a first electron affinity level, a buffer layer having a second work function greater than the first work function and a second electron affinity level that is less than the first electron affinity level; and a gate dielectric layer having a third work function less than the second work function and a third electron affinity level that is greater than the second electron affinity level. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273312 | PIN HOLE EVALUATION METHOD OF DIELECTRIC FILMS FOR METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR TFT - The present invention generally relates to methods measuring pinhole determination. In one aspect, a method of measuring pinholes in a stack, such as a TFT stack, is provided. The method can include forming an active layer on a deposition surface of a substrate, forming a dielectric layer over the active layer, delivering an etchant to at least the dielectric layer, to etch both the dielectric layer and any pinholes formed therein and optically measuring the pinhole density of the etched dielectric layer using the active layer. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273342 | VTH CONTROL METHOD OF MULTIPLE ACTIVE LAYER METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR TFT - The present invention generally relates to TFTs and methods for fabricating TFTs. When multiple layers are used for the semiconductor material in a TFT, a negative Vth shift may result. By exposing the semiconductor layer to an oxygen containing plasma and/or forming an etch stop layer thereover, the negative Vth shift may be negated. | 09-18-2014 |
Harry Yim, San Diego, CA US
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20110045575 | MICROORGANISMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF 1,4-BUTANEDIOL AND RELATED METHODS - The invention provides non-naturally occurring microbial organisms comprising a 1,4-butanediol (BDO) pathway comprising at least one exogenous nucleic acid encoding a BDO pathway enzyme expressed in a sufficient amount to produce BDO and further optimized for expression of BDO. The invention additionally provides methods of using such microbial organisms to produce BDO. | 02-24-2011 |
20120225463 | MICROORGANISMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF 1,4-BUTANEDIOL AND RELATED METHODS - The invention provides non-naturally occurring microbial organisms comprising a 1,4-butanediol (BDO) pathway comprising at least one exogenous nucleic acid encoding a BDO pathway enzyme expressed in a sufficient amount to produce BDO and further optimized for expression of BDO. The invention additionally provides methods of using such microbial organisms to produce BDO. | 09-06-2012 |
Harry Yim, Vista, CA US
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20090176975 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING PROMOTER ACTIVITY AND EXPRESSING FUSION PROTEINS - The present invention provides nucleic acid molecules comprising one or more nucleic acid sequences encoding a polypeptide having a detectable activity. The present invention also provides methods of joining such nucleic acid molecules to nucleic acid molecules to be assayed for promoter activity. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing fusion proteins comprising a polypeptide of interest and a polypeptide having a detectable activity. | 07-09-2009 |
20110269120 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING PROMOTER ACTIVITY AND EXPRESSING FUSIONPROTEINS - The present invention provides nucleic acid molecules comprising one or more nucleic acid sequences encoding a polypeptide having a detectable activity. The present invention also provides methods of joining such nucleic acid molecules to nucleic acid molecules to be assayed for promoter activity. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing fusion proteins comprising a polypeptide of interest and a polypeptide having a detectable activity. | 11-03-2011 |
20120003740 | ELECTROPORATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - This document discloses electroporation vessels, electrocompetent cells that have been aliquoted and frozen in electroporation vessels, and a number of other apparatuses, kits, and methods for electroporation. Some embodiments of electroporation vessels described herein may include a pair of opposing walls that are downwardly angled toward one another in a gap between two electrode surfaces. Further embodiments of devices and methods described herein may eliminate the need for an end user to transfer competent cells from a capped tube to electroporation cuvette, thereby saving time and producing less waste. | 01-05-2012 |
20140051843 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING PROMOTER ACTIVITY AND EXPRESSING FUSION PROTEINS - The present invention provides nucleic acid molecules comprising one or more nucleic acid sequences encoding a polypeptide having a detectable activity. The present invention also provides methods of joining such nucleic acid molecules to nucleic acid molecules to be assayed for promoter activity. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing fusion proteins comprising a polypeptide of interest and a polypeptide having a detectable activity. | 02-20-2014 |
Jason Yim, Solana Beach, CA US
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20110106167 | ADJUSTABLE SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM - An adjustable spinal stabilization system having a flexible connection unit for non-rigid stabilization of the spinal column. In one embodiment, the spinal stabilization system includes a flexible connection unit having a tether running through a hollow portion of the flexible connection unit, wherein the tether limits bending of the flexible connection unit. In a further embodiment the tether is pre-tensioned. In a further embodiment, the tension upon or compression of the tether is adjustable. | 05-05-2011 |
20120209330 | Spinal Stabilization Device - A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device, including: a longitudinal member having first end portion, a second end portion and a flexible member interposed between the first end portion and the second end portion, at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion configured to be coupled to a first bone securing member; and a spacer located between the first and second end portions, wherein at least a portion of the flexible member passes through an axial channel of the spacer and wherein the spacer comprises a resilient element configured to be coupled to a second bone securing member. | 08-16-2012 |
Jason Yim, La Jolla, CA US
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20080234746 | Spinal stabilization device - A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device, including: a first end portion and a second end portion, at least one of the first end and second end configured to be engagable by a section of a first bone securing member; a flexible member located between the first and second ends, the flexible member permitting motion of the first end relative to the second end; and a transition area located between the first end and the flexible member, the transition area tapering in diameter from a first section of the transition area proximate to the first end toward a second section of the transition area proximate to the flexible member. | 09-25-2008 |
20090318245 | Golf Club Head with Ripple Structure - A golf club head with a shell structure constituting with a body part and a hitting surface (face) incorporates, a groove is formed in the body part near the interface with the hitting surface. Several additional ripples are formed in the inner surface of the face plate. The groove in the body part and ripples of the inner surface of the face plate contributed as a powerful shock absorber but also preventing breakage of the head as well as strong repulsive mechanism improving flying distances. | 12-24-2009 |
Jason Yim, Cardiff, CA US
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20140100575 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR BONEY STRUCTURE TAP - Embodiments of a bony structure tap with a plurality of landmarks. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 04-10-2014 |
Jason Yim, San Diego, CA US
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20140094852 | Spinal Stabilization Device - A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device that includes: a longitudinal member having first and second ends and a flexible member interposed between the first and second ends, at least one of the first end and second end configured to be engaged by a first bone securing member; and at least one spacer located between the first and second ends, the spacer comprising a resilient element and a ring element encircling at least a portion of the resilient element, wherein the ring element is configured to be engaged by a second bone securing member. | 04-03-2014 |
Jason Yim, San Francisco, CA US
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20150105831 | TIGHTENING DEVICE FOR SPINE SURGERY - A device for spinal surgery that may be used for tightening a locking cap onto at least a portion of a pedicle screw. The device may include a torque-generating body having a proximal end and an opposing distal end and a drive shaft rotatably driven by the torque-generating body. A proximal end of the drive shaft may be operatively engaged to the distal end of the torque-generating body and an opposing distal end of the drive shaft may engage at least a portion of one of the locking cap and the pedicle screw. An anti-torque device is provided that has an elongated and generally hollow member defining a longitudinal axis. The member has a proximal end and an opposing distal end, where the proximal end of the anti-torque device may be fixed from rotating relative to at least a portion of the torque-generating body and the distal end may be fixed from rotating relative to a spine rod or a pedicle screw. | 04-16-2015 |
Jason Yim, Los Angeles, CA US
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20160067593 | AUGMENTED REALITY GAME PIECE - An augmented reality (AR) game system is disclosed wherein real-world objects are transformed into AR terrain elements and AR events generate real-world impact. The game environment is set up using real-world objects that include everyday objects and game pieces on a field of play. When viewed on the screen of a computing device executing the modules of the game system, the everyday objects are transformed into elements of an AR terrain while the game pieces can be augmented with various controls. Multiple viewing modes, for example, a third person view, a first person view or “POV” view from a selected game piece or a split screen view are contemplated for viewing the field of play. A subset of the augmented controls can be activated by the user to execute AR events some of which can have real-world impact. The AR events are executed based on game rules. | 03-10-2016 |
20160067604 | AUGMENTED REALITY GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An augmented reality (AR) game system is disclosed wherein real-world objects are transformed into AR terrain elements and AR events generate real-world impact. The game environment is set up using real-world objects that include everyday objects and game pieces on a field of play. When viewed on the screen of a computing device executing the modules of the game system, the everyday objects are transformed into elements of an AR terrain while the game pieces can be augmented with various controls. Multiple viewing modes, for example, a third person view, a first person view or “POV” view from a selected game piece or a split screen view are contemplated for viewing the field of play. A subset of the augmented controls can be activated by the user to execute AR events some of which can have real-world impact. The AR events are executed based on game rules. | 03-10-2016 |
20160067608 | AUGMENTED REALITY GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An augmented reality (AR) game system is disclosed wherein real-world objects are transformed into AR terrain elements and AR events generate real-world impact. The game environment is set up using real-world objects that include everyday objects and game pieces on a field of play. When viewed on the screen of a computing device executing the modules of the game system, the everyday objects are transformed into elements of an AR terrain while the game pieces can be augmented with various controls. Multiple viewing modes, for example, a third person view, a first person view or “POV” view from a selected game piece or a split screen view are contemplated for viewing the field of play. A subset of the augmented controls can be activated by the user to execute AR events some of which can have real-world impact. The AR events are executed based on game rules. | 03-10-2016 |
20160067616 | AUGMENTED REALITY GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An augmented reality (AR) game system is disclosed wherein real-world objects are transformed into AR terrain elements and AR events generate real-world impact. The game environment is set up using real-world objects that include everyday objects and game pieces on a field of play. When viewed on the screen of a computing device executing the modules of the game system, the everyday objects are transformed into elements of an AR terrain while the game pieces can be augmented with various controls. Multiple viewing modes, for example, a third person view, a first person view or “POV” view from a selected game piece or a split screen view are contemplated for viewing the field of play. A subset of the augmented controls can be activated by the user to execute AR events some of which can have real-world impact. The AR events are executed based on game rules. Detection mechanisms such as colored detection can be used for detecting positions of game pieces within the field of play. | 03-10-2016 |
Ji-Dong Yim, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140074924 | METHODS, APPARATUSES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PROVIDING A MULTI-USER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WITH CENTRALIZED PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT FOR NETWORKED MEDIA SOURCES - An apparatus for multi-user media collaboration includes a processor and memory storing executable computer program code causing the apparatus to at least perform operations including generating a playlist including indications of media content responsive to requests from communication devices to include an item of media content in the playlist. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to analyze an initial or subsequent item in the playlist to determine a communication device storing, or authorized to access, the item and to receive the item of media content from the communication device responsive to requesting the communication device to play the item. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to provide data of the item being streamed to enable users of communication devices, that are physically co-located, to listen to audio or view visible data corresponding to the item. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided. | 03-13-2014 |
Joanne Yim, San Francisco, CA US
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20140332068 | SCREEN PRINTING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS TO NANOWIRE AREAS - A process is provided for contacting a nanostructured surface. The process may include (a) providing a substrate having a nanostructured material on a surface, (b) passivating the surface on which the nanostructured material is located, (c) screen printing onto the nanostructured surface and (d) firing the screen printing ink at a high temperature. In some embodiments, the nanostructured material compromises silicon. In some embodiments, the nanostructured material includes silicon nanowires. In some embodiments, the nanowires are around 150 nm, 250 nm, or 400 nm in length. In some embodiments, the nanowires have a diameter range between about 30 nm and about 200 nm. In some embodiments, the nanowires are tapered such that the base is larger than the tip. In some embodiments, the nanowires are tapered at an angle of about 1 degree, about 3 degrees, or about 10 degrees. In some embodiments, a high temperature can be approximately 700C, 750C, 800C, or 850C. | 11-13-2014 |
20150017802 | Double-etch nanowire process - In an aspect of this disclosure, a method is provided comprising the steps of: (a) providing a silicon-containing substrate, (b) depositing a first metal on the substrate, (c) etching the substrate produced by step (b) using a first etch, and (d) etching the substrate produced by step (c) using a second etch, wherein the second etch is more aggressive towards the deposited metal than the first etch, wherein the result of step (d) comprises silicon nanowires. The method may further comprise, for example, steps (b1) subjecting the first metal to a treatment which causes it to agglomerate and (b2) depositing a second metal. | 01-15-2015 |
Jung Sik Yim, Torrance, CA US
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20160141982 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE IN A SIX-STEP MODE - An inverter electrically operatively connects to a multi-phase electric machine, and a method for controlling the inverter includes executing a six-step mode to control the inverter and monitoring an electric voltage angle of the electric machine at a preset sampling frequency. When the electric voltage angle approaches a step transition associated with control of one of a plurality of switches of the inverter in the six-step mode, an intermediate duty command for the one of the switches is determined and a carrier signal is aligned based upon a present state of the one of the switches. The one of the switches is controlled employing the intermediate duty command and the aligned carrier. | 05-19-2016 |
20160141983 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE IN A SIX-STEP MODE - A voltage source inverter controller for controlling an inverter electrically connected to an electric machine includes a current command generator, a six-step flux controller and a current regulator. The six-step flux controller generates a flux modifier to regulate flux in a flux-weakening speed/load operating region of the electric machine when operating the electric machine in a six-step mode. The current command generator converts a desired torque to three-phase desired currents that are input to a dq0-dq transformer and combined with the flux modifier to determine a modified-flux direct-quadrature (dq) current request. The current regulator includes a proportional-integral feedback controller, anti-windup elements, a dq voltage limit element and a voltage magnitude limiter. The proportional-integral feedback controller and the anti-windup elements perform closed-loop current control on the modified-flux dq current request to determine commanded dq voltages. | 05-19-2016 |
Kang Sub Yim, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110206857 | ULTRA LOW DIELECTRIC MATERIALS USING HYBRID PRECURSORS CONTAINING SILICON WITH ORGANIC FUNCTIONAL GROUPS BY PLASMA-ENHANCED CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Methods for depositing a low dielectric constant layer on a substrate are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes introducing one or more organosilicon compounds into a chamber, wherein the one or more organosilicon compounds comprise a silicon atom and a porogen component bonded to the silicon atom, reacting the one or more organosilicon compounds in the presence of RF power to deposit a low dielectric constant layer on a substrate in the chamber, and post-treating the low dielectric constant layer to substantially remove the porogen component from the low dielectric constant layer. Optionally, an inert carrier gas, an oxidizing gas, or both may be introduced into the processing chamber with the one or more organosilicon compounds. The post-treatment process may be an ultraviolet radiation cure of the deposited material. The UV cure process may be used concurrently or serially with a thermal or e-beam curing process. The low dielectric constant layers have good mechanical properties and a desirable dielectric constant. | 08-25-2011 |
20120121823 | PROCESS FOR LOWERING ADHESION LAYER THICKNESS AND IMPROVING DAMAGE RESISTANCE FOR THIN ULTRA LOW-K DIELECTRIC FILM - An improved method for depositing an ultra low dielectric constant film stack is provided. Embodiments of the invention minimize k (dielectric constant) impact from initial stages of depositing the ultra low dielectric constant film stack by reducing a thickness of an oxide adhesion layer in the ultra low dielectric film stack (<2 kÅ) to about or less than 200 Å, thereby lowering the thickness non-uniformity of the film stack to less than 2%. The improved process deposits the oxide adhesion layer and the bulk layer in the ultra low dielectric film stack at lower deposition rate and lower plasma density in combination with higher total flow rate, resulting in better packing/ordering of the co-deposited species during film deposition which causes higher mechanical strength and lower porosity. The improved adhesion layer provides high adhesion energy for better adhesion with ultra low dielectric constant films to underlying barrier/liner layers. The resulting low dielectric film has nanometer-sized pores and tighter pore-size distribution, yielding a low dielectric constant film with a dielectric constant of about 2.5 or less. | 05-17-2012 |
20120156890 | IN-SITU LOW-K CAPPING TO IMPROVE INTEGRATION DAMAGE RESISTANCE - A method and apparatus for forming low-k dielectric layers that include air gaps is provided. In one embodiment, a method of processing a substrate is provided. The method comprises disposing a substrate within a processing region, reacting an organosilicon compound, with an oxidizing gas, and a porogen providing precursor in the presence of a plasma to deposit a porogen containing low-k dielectric layer comprising silicon, oxygen, and carbon on the substrate, depositing a porous dielectric capping layer comprising silicon, oxygen and carbon on the porogen containing low-k dielectric layer, and ultraviolet (UV) curing the porogen containing low-k dielectric layer and the porous dielectric capping layer to remove at least a portion of the porogen from the porogen containing low-k dielectric layer through the porous dielectric capping layer to convert the porogen containing low-k dielectric layer to a porous low-k dielectric layer having air gaps. | 06-21-2012 |
20120208366 | PREVENTION AND REDUCTION OF SOLVENT AND SOLUTION PENETRATION INTO POROUS DIELECTRICS USING A THIN BARRIER LAYER - A method and apparatus for treating a substrate is provided. A porous dielectric layer is formed on the substrate. In some embodiments, the dielectric may be capped by a dense dielectric layer. The dielectric layers are patterned, and a dense dielectric layer deposited conformally over the substrate. The dense conformal dielectric layer seals the pores of the porous dielectric layer against contact with species that may infiltrate the pores. The portion of the dense conformal pore-sealing dielectric layer covering the field region and bottom portions of the pattern openings is removed by directional selective etch. | 08-16-2012 |
20120270339 | UV ASSISTED SILYLATION FOR RECOVERY AND PORE SEALING OF DAMAGED LOW K FILMS - Methods for the repair of damaged low k films are provided. Damage to the low k films occurs during processing of the film such as during etching, ashing, and planarization. The processing of the low k film causes water to store in the pores of the film and further causes hydrophilic compounds to form in the low k film structure. Repair processes incorporating ultraviolet (UV) radiation and silylation compounds remove the water from the pores and further remove the hydrophilic compounds from the low k film structure. | 10-25-2012 |
20140017895 | METHOD TO REDUCE DIELECTRIC CONSTANT OF A POROUS LOW-K FILM - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods for lowering the dielectric constant of low-k dielectric films used in semiconductor fabrication. In one embodiment, a method for lowering the dielectric constant (k) of a low-k silicon-containing dielectric film, comprising exposing a porous low-k silicon-containing dielectric film to a hydrofluoric acid solution and subsequently exposing the low-k silicon-containing dielectric film to a silylation agent. The silylation agent reacts with Si—OH functional groups in the porous low-k dielectric film to increase the concentration of carbon in the low-k dielectric film. | 01-16-2014 |
20140264780 | ADHESION LAYER TO MINIMIZE DIELECTRIC CONSTANT INCREASE WITH GOOD ADHESION STRENGTH IN A PECVD PROCESS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a film stack and method for depositing an adhesive layer for a low dielectric constant bulk layer without the need for an initiation layer. A film stack for use in a semiconductor device comprises of a dual layer low-K dielectric deposited directly on an underlying layer. The dual low-K dielectric consists of an adhesive layer deposited without a carbon free initiation layer. | 09-18-2014 |
20140349480 | COBALT SELECTIVITY IMPROVEMENT IN SELECTIVE COBALT PROCESS SEQUENCE - Embodiments of the invention provide processes to selectively form a cobalt layer on a copper surface over exposed dielectric surfaces. Embodiments described herein control selectivity of deposition by preventing damage to the dielectric surface, repairing damage to the dielectric surface, such as damage which can occur during the cobalt deposition process, and controlling deposition parameters for the cobalt layer. | 11-27-2014 |
20150232992 | LOW-K DIELECTRIC LAYER WITH REDUCED DIELECTRIC CONSTANT AND STRENGTHENED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - Embodiments of the present invention generally provide a method and apparatus for forming a low-k dielectric porous silicon oxycarbon layer within an integrated circuit. In one embodiment, a method is provided for depositing a porogen and bulk layer containing silicon oxycarbon layer, selectively removing the porogens from the formed layer without simultaneously cross-linking the bulk layer, and then cross-linking the bulk layer material. In other embodiments, methods are provided for depositing multiple silicon oxycarbon sublayers, selectively removing porogens from each sub-layer without simultaneously cross-linking the bulk material of the sub-layer, and separately cross-linking the sub-layers. | 08-20-2015 |
20150284849 | LOW-K FILMS WITH ENHANCED CROSSLINKING BY UV CURING - Methods for making a low k porous dielectric film with improved mechanical strength are disclosed herein. A method of forming a dielectric layer can include delivering a deposition gas to a substrate in a processing chamber, the deposition gas comprising an acrylate precursor with a UV active side group and an oxygen containing precursor; activating the deposition gas to deposit an uncured carbon-containing layer on a surface of the substrate; and delivering UV radiation to the uncured carbon-containing layer to create a cured carbon-containing layer, the UV active side group crosslinking with a second group. | 10-08-2015 |
20150368803 | UV CURING PROCESS TO IMPROVE MECHANICAL STRENGTH AND THROUGHPUT ON LOW-K DIELECTRIC FILMS - A low k porous dielectric film with improved mechanical strength and methods for making the same are disclosed herein. A method of forming a dielectric layer can include positioning a substrate in a processing chamber, delivering a deposition gas to the processing chamber, depositing a dense organosilicon layer using the deposition gas on the surface of the substrate, the dense organosilicon layer comprising a porogenic carbon, forming a pore-forming plasma from a reactant gas, exposing the dense organosilicon layer to the pore-forming plasma to create a porous organosilicon layer, wherein the pore-forming plasma removes at least a portion of the porogenic carbon and exposing the porous organosilicon layer to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. | 12-24-2015 |
20150380265 | POST TREATMENT FOR DIELECTRIC CONSTANT REDUCTION WITH PORE GENERATION ON LOW K DIELECTRIC FILMS - A method and apparatus for depositing a low K dielectric film with one or more features is disclosed herein. A method of forming a dielectric layer can include positioning a substrate in a processing chamber, delivering a deposition gas to the processing chamber, depositing a dense organosilicon layer using the deposition gas on the surface of the substrate, the dense organosilicon layer comprising a porogenic carbon, transferring a pattern into the dense organosilicon layer, forming a pore-forming plasma from a reactant gas, exposing the dense organosilicon layer to the pore-forming plasma to create a porous organosilicon layer, wherein the pore-forming plasma removes at least a portion of the porogenic carbon and exposing the porous organosilicon layer to a desiccating post treatment. | 12-31-2015 |
20160099167 | AIR-GAP STRUCTURE FORMATION WITH ULTRA LOW-K DIELECTRIC LAYER ON PECVD LOW-K CHAMBER - Methods for reducing the k value of a layer using air gaps and devices produced by said methods are disclosed herein. Methods disclosed herein can include depositing a carbon containing stack over one or more features in a substrate, depositing a porous dielectric layer over the carbon containing stack, and curing the substrate to volatilize the carbon containing stack. The resulting device includes a substrate with one or more features formed therein, a porous dielectric layer formed over the features with an air gap formed in the features. | 04-07-2016 |
20160111373 | MULTI-LAYER DIELECTRIC STACK FOR PLASMA DAMAGE PROTECTION - Embodiments of the disclosure generally provide multi-layer dielectric stack configurations that are resistant to plasma damage. Methods are disclosed for the deposition of thin protective low dielectric constant layers upon bulk low dielectric constant layers to create the layer stack. As a result, the dielectric constant of the multi-layer stack is unchanged during and after plasma processing. | 04-21-2016 |
20160141203 | COBALT SELECTIVITY IMPROVEMENT IN SELECTIVE COBALT PROCESS SEQUENCE - Embodiments of the invention provide processes to selectively form a cobalt layer on a copper surface over exposed dielectric surfaces. Embodiments described herein control selectivity of deposition by preventing damage to the dielectric surface, repairing damage to the dielectric surface, such as damage which can occur during the cobalt deposition process, and controlling deposition parameters for the cobalt layer. | 05-19-2016 |
Kang Sub Yim, Mountain View, CA US
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20090053902 | LOW DIELECTRIC (LOW K) BARRIER FILMS WITH OXYGEN DOPING BY PLASMA-ENHANCED CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION (PECVD) - Methods are provided for depositing a silicon carbide layer having significantly reduced current leakage. The silicon carbide layer may be a barrier layer or part of a barrier bilayer that also includes a barrier layer. Methods for depositing oxygen-doped silicon carbide barrier layers are also provided. The silicon carbide layer may be deposited by reacting a gas mixture comprising an organosilicon compound, an aliphatic hydrocarbon comprising a carbon-carbon double bond or a carbon-carbon triple bond, and optionally, helium in a plasma. Alternatively, the silicon carbide layer may be deposited by reacting a gas mixture comprising hydrogen or argon and an organosilicon compound in a plasma. | 02-26-2009 |
Mark H. Yim, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140337724 | TACTILE FEEDBACK INTERFACE DEVICE - A system includes a host computer configured to generate a graphical interface that includes a graphical object, obtain at least one spoken utterance, control an interaction of the graphical object within the graphical interface based on the spoken utterance, and generate an activating signal based on the spoken utterance. An interface device is configured to receive the spoken utterance, provide the spoken utterance to the host computer, and control the graphical object within the graphical interface based on the provided spoken utterance. The graphical object includes a graphical representation within the graphical interface. An actuator is disposed within a housing of the interface device, thereby protecting the actuator from contact by the user, and is configured to receive the activating signal from the host computer. The activating signal causes the actuator to impart a force via the housing. | 11-13-2014 |
Michael S. Yim, San Jose, CA US
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20140137728 | BUOYANT ARMOR APPLIQUE SYSTEM - An armor appliqué system for supplementing the integrated armor of an amphibious vehicle without increasing the effective weight of the vehicle in water. A plurality of armored modules individually are affixed to the hull of an amphibious vehicle, each module having an armor element and a buoyant element sized to offset at least the weight of the armor element when the module is submerged in water. The modules can be arranged to align with the armor elements of neighboring modules and create a nearly continuous armor layer over a layer of buoyant elements and the hull. The modules can be provided in a plurality of different shapes and sizes such that the armor layer can be customized approximate to shape and size of the portion of the hull to prove protected. | 05-22-2014 |
Philip Yim, Petaluma, CA US
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20150019199 | COMMAND LINE INTERFACE - Systems, apparatus and methods described herein are configured to receive a user command line instruction, of a first type, for transmission to a device and convert the user command line instruction to a device specific command line instruction. In some embodiments, the systems, apparatus and methods described herein are further configured to transmit the device specific command line instruction to the device, and convert a device specific response received from the device to a response of the first type. | 01-15-2015 |
Priscilla Yim, San Mateo, CA US
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20150184228 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND KITS FOR NUCLEIC ACID SYNTHESIS AND AMPLIFICATION - The present invention is directed to compositions, methods and kits useful for the synthesis of nucleic acid molecules. More specifically, compositions, methods and kits are provided for the amplification of nucleic acid molecules in a one-step RT-PCR procedure comprising one or more agents used to increase tolerance to PCR inhibitors. | 07-02-2015 |
Priscilla W. Yim, San Mateo, CA US
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20120003645 | Compositions, Methods and Kits for Nucleic Acid Synthesis and Amplification - The present invention is directed to compositions, methods and kits useful for the synthesis of nucleic acid molecules. More specifically, compositions, methods and kits are provided for the amplification of nucleic acid molecules in a one-step RT-PCR procedure comprising one or more agents used to increase tolerance to PCR inhibitors. | 01-05-2012 |
Pyongwon Yim, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100145513 | METHOD FOR MONITORING THE POSITION OF A SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING ROBOT - A robotic positioning system that cooperates with a sensing system to correct robot motion is provided. The sensing system is decoupled from the sensors used conventionally to control the robot's motion, thereby providing repeatable detection of the robot's true position. In one embodiment, the positioning system includes a robot, a controller, a motor sensor and a decoupled sensor. The robot has at least one motor for manipulating a linkage controlling the displacement of a substrate support coupled thereto. The motor sensor is provides the controller with motor actuation information utilized to move the substrate support. The decoupled sensor provides information indicative of the true position the substrate support that may be utilized to correct the robot's motion. | 06-10-2010 |
Steven Yim, La Habra, CA US
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20140231325 | Aquarium Filter - A media reactor aquarium filter incorporates a simple design and allows simple media replacement. The filter includes co-axial inner and outer tubes. The outer tube includes a mounting feature and the inner tube holds the media and is removable without disturbing the outer tube. A pump at the base of the filter pumps water into the inner tube through ports at the base of the inner tube and up through the inner tube, and this through the media. The filtered water then flows though the top wall of the inner tube and down between the inner and outer tubes, and back into the aquarium. The inner tube is rotatable to vary the alignment of the ports to adjust the water flow rate through the filter. | 08-21-2014 |
20150373955 | Aquarium Filter - A media reactor aquarium filter incorporates a simple design and allows simple media replacement. The filter includes co-axial inner and outer tubes. The outer tube includes a mounting feature and the inner tube holds the media and is removable without disturbing the outer tube. A pump at the base of the filter pumps water into the inner tube through ports at the base of the inner tube and up through the inner tube, and thus through the media. The filtered water then flows through the top wall of the inner tube and down between the inner and outer tubes, and back into the aquarium. The inner tube is rotatable to vary the alignment of the ports to adjust the water flow rate through the filter. | 12-31-2015 |
Yong K. Yim, San Jose, CA US
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20110148522 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING A DUMMY TRANSIMPEDANCE AMPLIFIER - Consistent with the present disclosure, a “dummy” transimpedance amplifier (dummy TIA) is provided on a substrate along with one or more other transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) that are connected to photodiodes and output voltage signals for further processing. Typically, the dummy TIA is not connected to a photodiode and does not supply a useful output. The dummy TIA, however, is subject to the same processing and temperature variations as the other TIAs, and, as a result, the voltage on the dummy TIA inverting input will be the same or substantially the same as that of the other TIAs. Thus, by sensing the dummy TIA inverting input voltage, an appropriate photodiode bias can be obtained without direct measurement of the voltage on the inverting inputs of the other TIAs. | 06-23-2011 |
Zachary Yim, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090196933 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF POORLY WATER SOLUBLE DRUGS WITH INCREASED STABILITY - The present invention provides stable pharmaceutical compositions of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents and stabilizing agents which function to increase stability of the compositions. The use of stabilizing agents provide extended stability of nanoparticle suspensions and other formulations of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents such as docetaxel under certain conditions, for example upon dilution for administration. | 08-06-2009 |
20110118342 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF POORLY WATER SOLUBLE DRUGS WITH INCREASED STABILITY - The present invention provides stable pharmaceutical compositions of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents and stabilizing agents which function to increase stability of the compositions. The use of stabilizing agents provide extended stability of nanoparticle suspensions and other formulations of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents such as docetaxel under certain conditions, for example upon dilution for administration. | 05-19-2011 |
20110196026 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF POORLY WATER SOLUBLE DRUGS WITH INCREASED STABILITY - The present invention provides stable pharmaceutical compositions of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents and stabilizing agents which function to increase stability of the compositions. The use of stabilizing agents provide extended stability of nanoparticle suspensions and other formulations of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents such as docetaxel under certain conditions, for example upon dilution for administration. | 08-11-2011 |
20120308612 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF POORLY WATER SOLUBLE DRUGS WITH INCREASED STABILITY - The present invention provides stable pharmaceutical compositions of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents and stabilizing agents which function to increase stability of the compositions. The use of stabilizing agents provide extended stability of nanoparticle suspensions and other formulations of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents such as docetaxel under certain conditions, for example upon dilution for administration. | 12-06-2012 |