公开(公告)号：US20120268530A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13089610

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: James A. Katerberg ,  James D. Huffman

Inventor： James A. Katerberg ,  James D. Huffman

IPC: B41J2/04

CPC classification number: B41J2/14 ,  B41J2002/14346 ,  B41J2002/14403 ,  B41J2002/14475 ,  B41J2202/12

Abstract: A liquid dispenser includes a substrate. A first portion of the substrate defines a liquid dispensing channel including an outlet opening. A second portion of the substrate defines a liquid supply channel and a liquid return channel. A liquid supply provides a continuous flow of liquid from the liquid supply through the liquid supply channel through the liquid dispensing channel through the liquid return channel and back to the liquid supply. A diverter member, positioned on a wall of the liquid dispensing channel that includes the outlet opening, is selectively actuatable to divert a portion of the liquid flowing through the liquid dispensing channel through outlet opening of the liquid dispensing channel. The diverter member includes a MEMS transducing member. A first portion of the MEMS transducing member is anchored to the wall of the liquid dispensing channel that includes the outlet opening. A second portion of the MEMS transducing member extends into a portion of the liquid dispensing channel that is adjacent to the outlet opening and is free to move relative to the outlet opening. A compliant membrane is positioned in contact with the MEMS transducing member. A first portion of the compliant membrane separates the MEMS transducing member from the continuous flow of liquid through the liquid dispensing channel. A second portion of the compliant membrane is anchored to the wall of the liquid dispensing channel that includes the outlet opening.

Abstract translation: 液体分配器包括基底。 衬底的第一部分限定了包括出口开口的液体分配通道。 衬底的第二部分限定了液体供应通道和液体返回通道。 液体供应提供液体从液体供应通过液体供应通道通过液体分配通道通过液体返回通道并返回到液体供应源的连续流动。 定位在包括出口开口的液体分配通道的壁上的分流器构件可选择性地致动，以使流过液体分配通道的液体的一部分通过液体分配通道的出口打开。 分流器构件包括MEMS换能构件。 MEMS转换构件的第一部分被锚定到包括出口开口的液体分配通道的壁。 MEMS转换构件的第二部分延伸到液体分配通道的与出口开口相邻并且相对于出口开口自由移动的部分。 柔性膜定位成与MEMS换能件接触。 柔性膜的第一部分将MEMS转换构件与液体通过液体分配通道的连续流动分离。 柔性膜的第二部分被锚固到包括出口开口的液体分配通道的壁上。

公开(公告)号：US20120268525A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13089521

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: Michael F. Baumer ,  James D. Huffman ,  Hrishikesh V. Panchawagh ,  Jeremy M. Grace ,  Yonglin Xie ,  Qing Yang ,  David P. Trauernicht ,  John A. Lebens

Inventor： Michael F. Baumer ,  James D. Huffman ,  Hrishikesh V. Panchawagh ,  Jeremy M. Grace ,  Yonglin Xie ,  Qing Yang ,  David P. Trauernicht ,  John A. Lebens

IPC: B41J2/04

CPC classification number: B41J2/14427 ,  B41J2002/14435

Abstract: A continuous liquid ejection system includes a substrate and an orifice plate affixed to the substrate. Portions of the substrate define a liquid chamber. The orifice plate includes a MEMS transducing member. A first portion of the MEMS transducing member is anchored to the substrate. A second portion of the MEMS transducing member extends over at least a portion of the liquid chamber and is free to move relative to the liquid chamber. A compliant membrane is positioned in contact with the MEMS transducing member. A first portion of the compliant membrane covers the MEMS transducing member and a second portion of the compliant membrane is anchored to the substrate. The compliant membrane includes an orifice. A liquid supply provides a liquid to the liquid chamber under a pressure sufficient to eject a continuous jet of the liquid through the orifice located in the compliant membrane of the orifice plate. The MEMS transducing member is selectively actuated to cause a portion of the compliant membrane to be displaced relative to the liquid chamber to cause a drop of liquid to break off from the liquid jet.

Abstract translation: 连续的液体喷射系统包括基板和固定在基板上的孔板。 衬底的一部分限定了液体室。 孔板包括MEMS换能构件。 MEMS转换构件的第一部分被锚定到基底。 MEMS转换构件的第二部分在液体室的至少一部分上延伸并且相对于液体腔自由移动。 柔性膜定位成与MEMS换能件接触。 柔性膜的第一部分覆盖MEMS换能构件，并且柔性膜的第二部分锚定到基底。 柔性膜包括孔口。 液体供应在足以通过位于孔板的柔顺膜中的孔喷射液体的连续射流的压力下向液体室提供液体。 MEMS转换构件被选择性地致动以使顺应性膜的一部分相对于液体腔移动以引起液体从液体射流中脱落的液滴。

公开(公告)号：US20120005704A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：US12828232

申请日：2010-06-30

Applicant: Dean Debois ,  Frank R. Coppa ,  James D. Huffman

Inventor： Dean Debois ,  Frank R. Coppa ,  James D. Huffman

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/025

CPC classification number: H04N21/23424 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0257 ,  G06Q30/0273 ,  H04H60/375 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/2547 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26225 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/441 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6408 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04W4/06

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a network device having a controller programmed to store a subscriber selectable preference for advertisements and for video channel distribution to send to a set top box (STB) and receive a signal from a broadcast stream indicating the location for insertion of an advertisement based on the subscriber selectable preference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 结合本公开的教导的系统可以包括例如具有被编程为存储用户可选择的广告偏好的控制器的网络设备，并且用于视频信道分发以发送到机顶盒（STB）并且从 指示基于用户可选择的偏好来插入广告的位置的广播流。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07919775B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US12472913

申请日：2009-05-27

Applicant: James D. Huffman ,  James N. Hall

Inventor： James D. Huffman ,  James N. Hall

IPC: H01L23/58

CPC classification number: G11C11/412 ,  H01L27/1104 ,  H01L29/1045 ,  H01L29/42368 ,  H01L29/7835 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N5/7458 ,  H04N2005/7466 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of operating a semiconductor device, a semiconductor device and a digital micromirror system are presented. In an embodiment, the semiconductor device comprises a grounded substrate, a memory array, and a reset driver. The memory array may be isolated from the grounded substrate with a buried layer. The set of voltages of the memory array may be shifted with respect to a reset voltage. The reset driver may drive the reset voltage and the reset driver may have at least one extended drain transistor in the grounded substrate.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种操作半导体器件，半导体器件和数字微镜系统的方法。 在一个实施例中，半导体器件包括接地衬底，存储器阵列和复位驱动器。 存储器阵列可以与具有掩埋层的接地衬底隔离。 存储器阵列的电压组可以相对于复位电压移动。 复位驱动器可以驱动复位电压，并且复位驱动器可以在接地的基板中具有至少一个延伸的漏极晶体管。

公开(公告)号：US20100202037A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12366809

申请日：2009-02-06

Applicant: Jianbai Wang ,  James D. Huffman ,  Paulo Pinheiro

Inventor： Jianbai Wang ,  James D. Huffman ,  Paulo Pinheiro

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  B81B7/02 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 ,  G09G3/346 ,  G09G2300/0408 ,  G09G2310/0289 ,  G09G2310/061

Abstract: In accordance with particular embodiments, a system for displaying modulated light includes a spatial light modulator comprising a plurality of micromirrors having a pixel pitch less than 17 micrometers. The system also includes an intermediate voltage generator operable to generate a negative voltage and a positive voltage. The system further includes at least two level shifters coupled to the intermediate voltage generator. The system additionally includes a reset driver coupled to the at least two level shifters and to at least a subset of the plurality of micromirrors. The reset driver is operable to drive the subset of the micromirrors. The spatial light modulator, the intermediate voltage generator, the at least two level shifters, and the reset driver are all incorporated on a common substrate.

Abstract translation: 根据具体实施例，用于显示调制光的系统包括空间光调制器，其包括具有小于17微米的像素间距的多个微镜。 该系统还包括可操作以产生负电压和正电压的中间电压发生器。 该系统还包括耦合到中间电压发生器的至少两个电平移位器。 该系统还包括耦合到至少两个电平移位器和多个微镜的至少一个子集的复位驱动器。 复位驱动器可操作以驱动微镜子集。 空间光调制器，中间电压发生器，至少两个电平移位器和复位驱动器都被并入公共基板。

公开(公告)号：US07601624B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-13

申请号：US11520378

申请日：2006-09-13

Applicant: David A. Rothenbury ,  James D. Huffman

Inventor： David A. Rothenbury ,  James D. Huffman

IPC: H01L21/44

CPC classification number: B81C1/00095 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2207/07

Abstract: Device comprising an ohmic via contact, and method of fabricating thereof. A preferred embodiment comprises forming a metal layer over a substrate, forming a conductive barrier layer over the metal layer, depositing an insulating layer over the conductive barrier layer, creating an opening in the insulating layer to expose the conductive barrier layer, and forming a via contact in the opening. The conductive barrier layer protects the metal layer by preventing the formation of an oxide layer, which could reduce conductivity.

Abstract translation: 包含欧姆通孔接点的装置及其制造方法。 优选实施例包括在衬底上形成金属层，在金属层上形成导电阻挡层，在导电阻挡层上沉积绝缘层，在绝缘层中形成露出导电阻挡层的开口，以及形成通孔 接触在开幕。 导电阻挡层通过防止形成可能降低导电性的氧化物层来保护金属层。

公开(公告)号：US20080304314A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US11759160

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: James D. Huffman ,  James Norman Hall

Inventor： James D. Huffman ,  James Norman Hall

IPC: G11C11/34 ,  H01L29/76

CPC classification number: G11C11/412 ,  H01L27/1104 ,  H01L29/1045 ,  H01L29/42368 ,  H01L29/7835 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N5/7458 ,  H04N2005/7466 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of operating a semiconductor device, a semiconductor device and a digital micromirror system are presented. In an embodiment, the semiconductor device comprises a grounded substrate, a memory array, and a reset driver. The memory array may be isolated from the grounded substrate with a buried layer. The set of voltages of the memory array may be shifted with respect to a reset voltage. The reset driver may drive the reset voltage and the reset driver may have at least one extended drain transistor in the grounded substrate.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种操作半导体器件，半导体器件和数字微镜系统的方法。 在一个实施例中，半导体器件包括接地衬底，存储器阵列和复位驱动器。 存储器阵列可以与具有掩埋层的接地衬底隔离。 存储器阵列的电压组可以相对于复位电压移动。 复位驱动器可以驱动复位电压，并且复位驱动器可以在接地的基板中具有至少一个延伸的漏极晶体管。

公开(公告)号：US20080064224A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11520378

申请日：2006-09-13

Applicant: David A. Rothenbury ,  James D. Huffman

Inventor： David A. Rothenbury ,  James D. Huffman

IPC: H01L21/31 ,  H01L21/469

CPC classification number: B81C1/00095 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2207/07

Abstract: Device comprising an ohmic via contact, and method of fabricating thereof. A preferred embodiment comprises forming a metal layer over a substrate, forming a conductive barrier layer over the metal layer, depositing an insulating layer over the conductive barrier layer, creating an opening in the insulating layer to expose the conductive barrier layer, and forming a via contact in the opening. The conductive barrier layer protects the metal layer by preventing the formation of an oxide layer, which could reduce conductivity.

Abstract translation: 包含欧姆通孔接点的装置及其制造方法。 优选实施例包括在衬底上形成金属层，在金属层上形成导电阻挡层，在导电阻挡层上沉积绝缘层，在绝缘层中形成露出导电阻挡层的开口，以及形成通孔 接触在开幕。 导电阻挡层通过防止形成可能降低导电性的氧化物层来保护金属层。

公开(公告)号：US06775174B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US10034896

申请日：2001-12-28

Applicant: James D. Huffman ,  Larry J. Hornbeck ,  Richard L. Knipe

Inventor： James D. Huffman ,  Larry J. Hornbeck ,  Richard L. Knipe

IPC: G11C1124

CPC classification number: G11C7/005 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G11C11/404 ,  G11C13/04

Abstract: A one transistor one capacitor micromirror with DRAM memory cell built around a large polysilicon-to-substrate capacitor which is not susceptible to recombination of photo-generated carriers caused by illumination in the projector. This large polysilicon-to-substrate capacitor overshadows the much smaller inherent parallel depletion capacitance which is sensitive to light. The device is further 100% shielded from exposed light by metal layers and the address node is located under the center of the micromirror mirror to obtain maximum shielding of light for the smaller, light sensitive, depletion portion of the capacitance. As a result the micromirror of this invention can adequately hold the cell charge in excess of the device load time of 300 &mgr;Sec even in extremely high brightness projector applications. This invention also provides a feature which automatically forces micromirror mirrors located over bad CMOS memory cell to the dark state, which is much less objectionable in most applications, thereby improving the overall effective processing yield.

Abstract translation: 一个单晶体管一个电容器微镜，其中存储有大量多晶硅对基板电容器的DRAM存储单元，该电容器不容易受到由投影仪中的照明引起的光生载流子的复合。 这种大的多晶硅对衬底电容器掩盖了对光敏感的小得多的固有并联耗尽电容。 该器件通过金属层进一步100％屏蔽曝光，并且地址节点位于微镜反射镜的中心下方，以获得对电容的较小的，光敏的耗尽部分的光的最大屏蔽。 因此，即使在极高亮度的投影机应用中，本发明的微镜也能充分地保持超过300μSec的器件加载时间的电池电荷。 本发明还提供了一种特征，其将位于不良CMOS存储器单元上方的微反射镜自动强制到暗状态，这在大多数应用中不太令人反感，从而提高了整体有效的处理产量。

公开(公告)号：US06344672B2

公开(公告)日：2002-02-05

申请号：US09870285

申请日：2001-05-30

Applicant: James D. Huffman

Inventor： James D. Huffman

IPC: H01L27108

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841

Abstract: An improved memory cell (600) for use in a high-intensity light environment. The memory (600) comprises a substrate (616) capable of generating photocarriers when exposed to radiant energy, at least one transistor (602), at least one capacitor (604), and address node (610) electrically connecting the transistor (602) and the capacitor (604), and an active collector region (626). The active collector region (626) is fabricated in the substrate (616) in a position to allow the active collector region (626) to recombine photocarriers traveling through the substrate (616) thus preventing the photocarriers from reaching the address node (610).

Abstract translation: 一种用于高强度光环境的改进的存储单元（600）。 存储器（600）包括当暴露于辐射能时能够产生光载流子的衬底（616），至少一个晶体管（602），至少一个电容器（604）和电连接晶体管（602）的地址节点（610） 和电容器（604）以及有源集电极区域（626）。 在基板（616）中制造有源集电极区域（626），以允许有源集电极区域（626）复合穿过基板（616）的光载流子，从而防止光载波到达地址节点（610）。