公开(公告)号：US09737710B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14320398

申请日：2014-06-30

Applicant: Long-Sheng Fan

Inventor： Long-Sheng Fan

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/05 ,  H01L23/498

CPC classification number: A61N1/36046 ,  A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/37223 ,  H01L23/4985 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to detect configuration commands from waveforms received at a retina prosthesis device for calibrating the device are described. The device can comprise an array of pixel units to receive light to stimulate neuron cells to cause an effect of visual sensation from the light. The pixel units may have configurable parameters for the stimulation to the neuron cells. The configurable parameters may be updated according to the configuration commands detected without requiring micro processor and non-volatile memory in the device. The stimulation may be generated according to the updated configurable parameters to improve the effect of visual sensation from the light including compensation for the physiological and environmental variations and drifts.

公开(公告)号：US09731130B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14948235

申请日：2015-11-20

Applicant: Long-Sheng Fan

Inventor： Long-Sheng Fan

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H01L23/00 ,  A61F2/14 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/36046 ,  A61F2/14 ,  A61N1/0543 ,  H01L24/75 ,  H01L24/83 ,  H01L27/14618 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49144 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An implant apparatus comprising a plurality of photo sensors, a plurality of micro electrodes, a plurality of guard rings surrounding the micro electrodes and circuitry coupled to the photo sensors and the micro electrodes are described. The photo sensors may receive incoming light. The circuit may drive the micro electrodes to stimulate neuron cells for enabling perception of a vision of the light captured by the photo sensors. The guard rings may confine electric flows from the micro electrodes to the targeted neuron cells. The apparatus may be implemented in a flexible material to conform to a shape of a human eyeball to allow the micro electrodes aligned with the neuron cells for the stimulation.

公开(公告)号：US20150374990A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14320398

申请日：2014-06-30

Applicant: Long-Sheng FAN

Inventor： Long-Sheng FAN

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/372

CPC classification number: A61N1/36046 ,  A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/37223 ,  H01L23/4985 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to detect configuration commands from waveforms received at a retina prosthesis device for calibrating the device are described. The device can comprise an array of pixel units to receive light to stimulate neuron cells to cause an effect of visual sensation from the light. The pixel units may have configurable parameters for the stimulation to the neuron cells. The configurable parameters may be updated according to the configuration commands detected without requiring micro processor and non-volatile memory in the device. The stimulation may be generated according to the updated configurable parameters to improve the effect of visual sensation from the light including compensation for the physiological and environmental variations and drifts.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于检测在视网膜假体装置处接收的用于校准装置的波形的配置命令的方法和装置。 该装置可以包括像素单元的阵列以接收光以刺激神经元细胞以引起来自光的视觉效果。 像素单元可以具有用于刺激神经元细胞的可配置参数。 可以根据检测到的配置命令来更新可配置参数，而不需要设备中的微处理器和非易失性存储器。 可以根据更新的可配置参数产生刺激，以改善来自光的视觉效果，包括对生理和环境变化和漂移的补偿。

公开(公告)号：US09155881B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US13300548

申请日：2011-11-18

Applicant: Long-Sheng Fan

Inventor： Long-Sheng Fan

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/36 ,  H01L27/146

CPC classification number: A61N1/0543 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/36046 ,  A61N1/375 ,  H01L27/14618 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A non-planner integrated circuit device comprising a flexible structure and at least one fixture structure bonded to the flexible structure is described. The flexible structure may be curved in a desired deformation. A plurality of contact areas may be included in the flexible structure. Circuitry may be embedded within the flexible structure to perform processing operations. In one embodiment, the fixture structure may be bonded with the fixture structure via the contact areas to provide holding constraints allowing the flexible structure to remain curved. The bonding pads can also be used to connect communications in electrical signals.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括柔性结构和结合到柔性结构的至少一个固定结构的非计划器集成电路器件。 柔性结构可以以期望的变形弯曲。 柔性结构中可以包括多个接触区域。 电路可以嵌入在柔性结构内以执行处理操作。 在一个实施例中，夹具结构可以经由接触区域与夹具结构接合，以提供保持约束，从而允许柔性结构保持弯曲。 接合焊盘也可用于连接电信号中的通信。

公开(公告)号：US09114004B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US13282423

申请日：2011-10-26

Applicant: Long-Sheng Fan

Inventor： Long-Sheng Fan

IPC: A61F2/14 ,  A61F9/08 ,  A61F9/007 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61F9/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/0543 ,  A61F2/14 ,  A61F9/0017 ,  A61F9/00727 ,  A61F9/08

Abstract: An implant apparatus comprising a plurality of photo sensors, a plurality of micro electrodes and circuitry coupled to the photo sensors and the micro electrodes are described. The photo sensors may receive incoming light. The circuit may drive the micro electrodes to stimulate neuron cells for enabling perception of a vision of the light captured by the photo sensors. The apparatus may be implemented in a flexible material to conform to a shape of a human eyeball to allow the micro electrodes aligned with the neuron cells for the stimulation.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括多个光传感器，耦合到光传感器和微电极的多个微电极和电路的植入装置。 光传感器可以接收入射光。 电路可以驱动微电极来刺激神经元细胞，以使得能够感知由光传感器捕获的光的视觉。 该装置可以以柔性材料实现以符合人眼球的形状，以允许微电极与神经元细胞对准用于刺激。

公开(公告)号：US08954156B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US13282421

申请日：2011-10-26

Applicant: Long-Sheng Fan

Inventor： Long-Sheng Fan

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61F2/14 ,  A61F2/16 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61F2/14 ,  A61N1/0543

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for configuring an implantable device to interface with retina cells are described. The device may comprise an array of pixel units capable of stimulating the retina cells are described. The pixel units may operate in a mode of operation selected from a plurality of modes including a normal mode and a calibration mode. A control circuitry of the device may be configured to switch the mode of operation for the pixel units. In one embodiment, the pixel units may be configured to receive light for stimulating the retina cells during the normal mode to enable perception of the light. During the calibration mode, the pixel units may be configured to adjust amount of stimulation to the retina cells.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于配置可植入装置以与视网膜细胞接触的方法和装置。 该装置可以包括能够刺激视网膜细胞的像素单元的阵列。 像素单元可以在从包括正常模式和校准模式的多种模式中选择的操作模式中操作。 设备的控制电路可以被配置为切换像素单元的操作模式。 在一个实施例中，像素单元可以被配置为在正常模式期间接收用于刺激视网膜细胞的光，以使得能够感知光。 在校准模式期间，像素单元可以被配置为调整对视网膜细胞的刺激量。

公开(公告)号：US08552464B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12422280

申请日：2009-04-12

Applicant: Long-Sheng Fan

Inventor： Long-Sheng Fan

IPC: H01L23/00

CPC classification number: B81C1/00246 ,  B81B2201/0292 ,  B81B2201/038 ,  B81B2203/056 ,  B81C2203/0714 ,  B81C2203/0742 ,  H01L27/0617

Abstract: The present invention addresses the aims and issues of making multi layer microstructures including “metal-shell-oxide-core” structures and “oxide-shell-metal-core” structures, and mechanically constrained structures and the constraining structures using CMOS (complimentary metal-oxide-semiconductor transistors) materials and layers processed during the standard CMOS process and later released into constrained and constraining structures by etching away those CMOS materials used as sacrificial materials. The combinations of possible constrained structures and methods of fabrication are described.

Abstract translation: 本发明解决了制造多层微观结构的目的和问题，包括“金属 - 壳 - 氧化物 - 氧化物 - 核心”结构和“氧化物 - 壳 - 金属 - 芯”结构，机械约束结构和使用CMOS（互补金属 - 氧化物半导体晶体管）在标准CMOS工艺期间处理的材料和层，然后通过蚀刻掉用作牺牲材料的那些CMOS材料而释放到约束和约束结构中。 描述了可能的约束结构和制造方法的组合。

公开(公告)号：US06239947B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09076331

申请日：1998-05-11

Applicant: Long-Sheng Fan ,  Ju Hi Hong ,  Wen-Han Juan

Inventor： Long-Sheng Fan ,  Ju Hi Hong ,  Wen-Han Juan

IPC: G11B555

CPC classification number: G11B5/5552

Abstract: A milliactuator integrated with driver and relative position error sensor circuits formed on a single silicon substrate. The integrated milliactuator/electronics module is positioned between the suspension and the slider/transducer assembly to provide rapid, small motion position control of the slider/transducer over data tracks on the disk of a magnetic disk drive. Integration of the milliactuator electronics with the milliactuator reduces parasitic loading and interference problems with the magnetic transducer signals. Electronic circuits are built on a silicon wafer followed by deposition of a planarization layer and a ground plane layer for isolation from the milliactuator which is then built on top of the circuits.

Abstract translation: 与单个硅衬底上形成的驱动器和相对位置误差传感器电路集成的微致动器。 集成的微执行器/电子模块位于悬架和滑块/换能器组件之间，以便在磁盘驱动器的磁盘上的数据轨上提供滑块/换能器的快速，小的运动位置控制。 毫米致动器电子器件与微致动器的集成减少了磁换能器信号的寄生负载和干扰问题。 电子电路构建在硅晶片上，随后沉积平坦化层和接地平面层，以从微致动器隔离，然后建立在电路顶部。

公开(公告)号：US5995334A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US941

申请日：1997-12-30

Applicant: Long-Sheng Fan ,  Toshiki Hirano

Inventor： Long-Sheng Fan ,  Toshiki Hirano

IPC: G11B5/55 ,  H02N1/00 ,  H01G7/00

CPC classification number: H02N1/008 ,  G11B5/5552

Abstract: A rotary microactuator that includes a stationary structure formed on a substrate and a movable structure attached to the stationary structure by a flexure. The stationary structure has at least one branch, with each branch of the stationary structure having at least one electrode finger. The movable structure has at least one branch and a center of rotation about which the movable structure rotates. Each branch of the movable structure has at least one electrode finger. Each branch of the movable structure is separated from an adjacent branch of the stationary structure by a minimum-required distance along the branch of the movable structure. The minimum-required distance is based on an electrostatic attractive force generated between the branch of the movable structure and a branch of the stationary structure that is adjacent to the branch of the movable structure and is located in a direction from the branch of the movable structure that is opposite to a direction that the branch of the movable structure is driven. Additionally, the minimum-required distance is based on a minimum length of the fingers of a branch of the movable structure and of a branch of the stationary structure that is necessary for producing a position-independent electrostatic force. Each finger is attached to a branch of the movable structure at a proximal end of the finger at an angle that is substantially perpendicular to a straight line between the proximal end of the finger and the center of rotation.

Abstract translation: 一种旋转微型致动器，其包括形成在基板上的固定结构和通过挠曲件附接到固定结构的可移动结构。 固定结构具有至少一个分支，固定结构的每个分支具有至少一个电极指。 可移动结构具有至少一个分支和旋转中心，可动结构围绕其旋转。 可移动结构的每个分支具有至少一个电极指。 可移动结构的每个分支与静止结构的相邻分支沿着可移动结构的分支具有最小要求的距离。 最小所需距离基于在可移动结构的分支和静止结构的分支之间产生的静电吸引力，其与可移动结构的分支相邻并且位于从可移动结构的分支的方向 其与可移动结构的分支被驱动的方向相反。 另外，最小要求距离是基于可移动结构的分支的指状物和固定结构的分支的最小长度，其是产生与位置无关的静电力所必需的。 每个手指以大致垂直于手指的近端和旋转中心之间的直线的角度附接到手指的近端处的可移动结构的分支。

公开(公告)号：US5959808A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-28

申请号：US000958

申请日：1997-12-30

Applicant: Long-Sheng Fan ,  Toshiki Hirano

Inventor： Long-Sheng Fan ,  Toshiki Hirano

IPC: G11B5/55

CPC classification number: G11B5/5552

Abstract: A rotary microactuator includes a plurality of stationary electrodes formed on a substrate, an electrically conducting bottom layer formed on the substrate that is electrically isolated from the stationary electrodes, a plurality of movable electrode, and an electrically conducting top layer attached to the movable electrodes. The top layer is electrically connected to the bottom layer, the movable electrodes, and to a signal common that is preferably a ground potential. The top layer prevents vibration modes of the microactuator caused by vibrations of individual electrodes of the plurality of movable electrodes. The top layer, the bottom layer and the movable electrodes surround the stationary electrodes and contain an electric field generated between the stationary electrodes and the movable electrodes. An edge structure is formed on the substrate surrounding the plurality of stationary electrodes, and is electrically connected to the top layer, the bottom layer and the plurality of movable electrodes.

Abstract translation: 旋转微型致动器包括形成在基板上的多个固定电极，形成在与固定电极电隔离的基板上的导电底层，多个可动电极和连接到可动电极的导电顶层。 顶层电连接到底层，可移动电极以及优选为地电位的信号。 顶层防止由多个可动电极的各个电极的振动引起的微致动器的振动模式。 顶层，底层和可动电极围绕固定电极并且包含在固定电极和可动电极之间产生的电场。 在围绕多个固定电极的基板上形成边缘结构，并且电连接到顶层，底层和多个可移动电极。