公开(公告)号：US08749142B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13378052

申请日：2010-06-09

Applicant: Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Radu Surdeanu

Inventor： Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Radu Surdeanu

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q1/44 ,  B60Q1/30

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2607 ,  B60Q11/002 ,  B60Q2400/20

Abstract: A lighting system for exterior lights of an automobile comprises a first lighting unit (10,12,14,16) primarily for outputting a first automotive light signal and a failure detection system (26) for detecting a failure of the first lighting unit (10,12,14,16). A second lighting unit is primarily for outputting a second automotive light signal. The second lighting unit comprises an LED light unit. A controller (30) is adapted to determine if there is failure of the first lighting unit, and if there is failure of the first lighting unit, to use the second lighting unit to generate the first automotive light signal. This is in response to an output request from the first lighting unit (10,12,14,16).

Abstract translation: 一种用于汽车外部照明的照明系统，包括主要用于输出第一汽车光信号的第一照明单元（10,12,14,16）和用于检测第一照明单元（10）的故障的故障检测系统（26） ，12,14,16）。 第二照明单元主要用于输出第二汽车光信号。 第二照明单元包括LED灯单元。 控制器（30）适于确定第一照明单元是否有故障，并且如果第一照明单元出现故障，则使用第二照明单元产生第一汽车光信号。 这是响应于来自第一照明单元（10,12,14,16）的输出请求。

公开(公告)号：US20120290241A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13465520

申请日：2012-05-07

Applicant: Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Pascal Bancken

Inventor： Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Pascal Bancken

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H05B33/0893 ,  G01R31/2635 ,  G01R31/2642

Abstract: A method of characterising an LED, as well as an integrated circuit using this method, based on a so-called characteristic resistance, in which the LED is operated at a first, relatively low, operating current and then at a second, relatively high, operating current. From the ratio between the difference between the forward voltages at these two operating currents, and the difference between the operating current, the characteristic resistance is determined. The characteristic resistance is measured at two or more moments during the operational lifetime of the device, and a prediction or estimate is made in relation to the total operational lifetime of the devices, from the evolution or change of the characteristic resistance.

Abstract translation: 基于所谓的特性电阻，使用该方法表征LED的方法以及使用该方法的集成电路，其中LED在第一相对较低的工作电流下工作，然后在第二较低的操作电流下工作， 工作电流。 根据这两个工作电流下的正向电压之间的差值与工作电流之间的比值，确定特性电阻。 在器件的工作寿命期间的两个或更多个时刻测量特性电阻，并且根据特性电阻的演变或变化，相对于器件的总工作寿命进行预测或估计。

公开(公告)号：US20120256645A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-11

申请号：US13438716

申请日：2012-04-03

Applicant: Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Roel Daamen ,  Axel Nackaerts ,  Pascal Bancken

Inventor： Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Roel Daamen ,  Axel Nackaerts ,  Pascal Bancken

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01N27/223 ,  G01N27/226

Abstract: A sensor for sensing an analyte includes capacitive elements, each having a pair of electrodes separated by a dielectric wherein the dielectric constant of the dielectric of at least one of the capacitive elements is sensitive to the analyte, the sensor further including a comparator adapted to compare a selected set of capacitive elements against a reference signal and to generate a comparison result signal, and a controller for iteratively selecting the set in response to the comparison result signal, wherein the sensor is arranged to produce a digitized output signal indicative of the sensed level of the analyte of interest. An IC comprising such a sensor, an electronic device comprising such an IC and a method of determining a level of an analyte of interest using such a sensor are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于感测分析物的传感器包括电容元件，每个电容元件具有由电介质隔开的一对电极，其中至少一个电容元件的电介质的介电常数对分析物敏感，所述传感器还包括比较器， 相对于参考信号选择的一组电容性元件并产生比较结果信号;以及控制器，用于响应于所述比较结果信号迭代地选择所述集合，其中所述传感器被布置成产生指示感测电平的数字化输出信号 的感兴趣的分析物。 还公开了一种包括这种传感器的IC，包括这种IC的电子设备以及使用这种传感器确定感兴趣分析物的水平的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09271370B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US13465520

申请日：2012-05-07

Applicant: Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Pascal Bancken

Inventor： Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Pascal Bancken

IPC: H05B33/08 ,  G01R31/26

CPC classification number: H05B33/0893 ,  G01R31/2635 ,  G01R31/2642

Abstract: A method of characterizing an LED, as well as an integrated circuit using this method, based on a so-called characteristic resistance, in which the LED is operated at a first, relatively low, operating current and then at a second, relatively high, operating current. From the ratio between the difference between the forward voltages at these two operating currents, and the difference between the operating current, the characteristic resistance is determined. The characteristic resistance is measured at two or more moments during the operational lifetime of the device, and a prediction or estimate is made in relation to the total operational lifetime of the devices, from the evolution or change of the characteristic resistance.

Abstract translation: 基于所谓的特性电阻，使用该方法表征LED的方法以及使用该方法的集成电路，其中LED在第一相对较低的工作电流下工作，然后在第二较低的操作电流下工作， 工作电流。 根据这两个工作电流下的正向电压之间的差值与工作电流之间的比值，确定特性电阻。 在器件的工作寿命期间的两个或更多个时刻测量特性电阻，并且根据特性电阻的演变或变化，相对于器件的总工作寿命进行预测或估计。

公开(公告)号：US08779781B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US13438716

申请日：2012-04-03

Applicant: Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Roel Daamen ,  Axel Nackaerts ,  Pascal Bancken

Inventor： Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Roel Daamen ,  Axel Nackaerts ,  Pascal Bancken

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01N27/223 ,  G01N27/226

Abstract: A sensor for sensing an analyte includes capacitive elements, each having a pair of electrodes separated by a dielectric wherein the dielectric constant of the dielectric of at least one of the capacitive elements is sensitive to the analyte, the sensor further including a comparator adapted to compare a selected set of capacitive elements against a reference signal and to generate a comparison result signal, and a controller for iteratively selecting the set in response to the comparison result signal, wherein the sensor is arranged to produce a digitized output signal indicative of the sensed level of the analyte of interest. An IC comprising such a sensor, an electronic device comprising such an IC and a method of determining a level of an analyte of interest using such a sensor are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于感测分析物的传感器包括电容元件，每个电容元件具有由电介质隔开的一对电极，其中至少一个电容元件的电介质的介电常数对分析物敏感，所述传感器还包括比较器， 相对于参考信号选择的一组电容性元件并产生比较结果信号;以及控制器，用于响应于所述比较结果信号迭代地选择所述集合，其中所述传感器被布置成产生指示感测电平的数字化输出信号 的感兴趣的分析物。 还公开了一种包括这种传感器的IC，包括这种IC的电子设备以及使用这种传感器确定感兴趣分析物的水平的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120086335A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US13378052

申请日：2010-06-09

Applicant: Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Radu Surdeanu

Inventor： Viet Hoang Nguyen ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Radu Surdeanu

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q1/44 ,  B60Q1/30

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2607 ,  B60Q11/002 ,  B60Q2400/20

Abstract: A lighting system for exterior lights of an automobile comprises a first lighting unit (10,12,14,16) primarily for outputting a first automotive light signal and a failure detection system (26) for detecting a failure of the first lighting unit (10,12,14,16). A second lighting unit is primarily for outputting a second automotive light signal. The second lighting unit comprises an LED light unit. A controller (30) is adapted to determine if there is failure of the first lighting unit, and if there is failure of the first lighting unit, to use the second lighting unit to generate the first automotive light signal. This is in response to an output request from the first lighting unit (10,12,14,16).

Abstract translation: 一种用于汽车外部照明的照明系统，包括主要用于输出第一汽车光信号的第一照明单元（10,12,14,16）和用于检测第一照明单元（10）的故障的故障检测系统（26） ，12,14,16）。 第二照明单元主要用于输出第二汽车光信号。 第二照明单元包括LED灯单元。 控制器（30）适于确定第一照明单元是否有故障，并且如果第一照明单元出现故障，则使用第二照明单元产生第一汽车光信号。 这是响应于来自第一照明单元（10,12,14,16）的输出请求。

公开(公告)号：US08723443B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13257266

申请日：2010-02-25

Applicant: Peter Hubertus Franciscus Deurenberg ,  Gert-Jan Koolen ,  Gian Hoogzaad ,  Radu Surdeanu ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Benoit Bataillou ,  Viet Nguyen Hoang

Inventor： Peter Hubertus Franciscus Deurenberg ,  Gert-Jan Koolen ,  Gian Hoogzaad ,  Radu Surdeanu ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Benoit Bataillou ,  Viet Nguyen Hoang

IPC: H05B33/00

CPC classification number: H05B33/086 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B33/0848

Abstract: A method is disclosed of controlling a LED, comprising driving the LED with a DC current for a first time, interrupting the DC current for a second time such that the first time and the second time sum to a period, determining at least one characteristic of the LED while the DC current is interrupted, and controlling the DC current during a subsequent period in dependence on the at least one characteristic. The invention thus benefits from the simplicity of DC operation. By operating at the LED in a DC mode, rather than say in a PWM mode, the requirement to be able to adjust the duty cycle is avoided. By including interruptions to the DC current, it is possible to utilize the LED itself to act as a sensor in order to determine a characteristic of the LED. The need for additional sensors is thereby avoided.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种控制LED的方法，包括第一次用DC电流驱动LED，第二次中断DC电流，使得第一时间和第二时间总和到一个周期，确定至少一个特性 所述LED在DC电流中断期间，并且根据所述至少一个特性在随后的时段期间控制所述DC电流。 因此，本发明由于DC操作的简单性而受益。 通过在DC模式下操作LED，而不是在PWM模式下说明，可以避免能够调整占空比的要求。 通过包含直流电流的中断，可以利用LED本身作为传感器，以便确定LED的特性。 从而避免了对附加传感器的需要。

公开(公告)号：US07943509B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US12521982

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: Roel Daamen ,  Robertus A. M. Wolters ,  Martinus P. M. Maas ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Julien M. M. Michelon

Inventor： Roel Daamen ,  Robertus A. M. Wolters ,  Martinus P. M. Maas ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Julien M. M. Michelon

IPC: H01L21/4763

CPC classification number: H01L21/7682 ,  H01L21/76808 ,  H01L21/76835 ,  H01L21/76849 ,  H01L21/76867 ,  H01L2221/1031

Abstract: A damascene process is described using a copper fill process to fill a trench (12). The copper fill (20) is started with a deposited seed layer which includes (5) copper and titanium. Some titanium migrates to the surface during the copper fill process. The structure is annealed in a nitrogen atmosphere which creates a self-aligned TiN barrier (24) at the surface of the copper fill (20). Air gaps (26) may be created in the same annealing process. The process may be used to form a multilayer structure.

Abstract translation: 描述使用铜填充工艺填充沟槽（12）的镶嵌工艺。 铜填充物（20）由包括（5）铜和钛的沉积种子层开始。 在铜填充过程中，一些钛迁移到表面。 该结构在氮气氛中退火，在铜填充物（20）的表面产生自对准TiN阻挡层（24）。 可以在相同的退火过程中产生气隙（26）。 该方法可用于形成多层结构。

公开(公告)号：US20100029076A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12521982

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: Roel Daamen ,  Robertus A.M. Wolters ,  Martinus P.M. Maas ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Julien M.M. Michelon

Inventor： Roel Daamen ,  Robertus A.M. Wolters ,  Martinus P.M. Maas ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Julien M.M. Michelon

IPC: H01L21/768

CPC classification number: H01L21/7682 ,  H01L21/76808 ,  H01L21/76835 ,  H01L21/76849 ,  H01L21/76867 ,  H01L2221/1031

Abstract: A damascene process is described using a copper fill process to fill a trench (12). The copper fill (20) is started with a deposited seed layer which includes (5) copper and titanium. Some titanium migrates to the surface during the copper fill process. The structure is annealed in a nitrogen atmosphere which creates a self-aligned TiN barrier (24) at the surface of the copper fill (20). Air gaps (26) may be created in the same annealing process. The process may be used to form a multilayer structure.

Abstract translation: 描述使用铜填充工艺填充沟槽（12）的镶嵌工艺。 铜填充物（20）由包括（5）铜和钛的沉积种子层开始。 在铜填充过程中，一些钛迁移到表面。 该结构在氮气氛中退火，在铜填充物（20）的表面产生自对准的TiN阻挡层（24）。 可以在相同的退火过程中产生气隙（26）。 该方法可用于形成多层结构。

公开(公告)号：US20050214690A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US11081797

申请日：2005-03-15

Applicant: Greja Johanna Verheijden ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Johannes Wingerden

Inventor： Greja Johanna Verheijden ,  Pascal Bancken ,  Johannes Wingerden

IPC: G03F7/26 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/095 ,  G03F7/20 ,  H01L21/027 ,  H01L21/033 ,  H01L21/311

CPC classification number: G03F7/0035 ,  G03F7/095 ,  H01L21/0332 ,  H01L21/0337 ,  H01L21/0338 ,  H01L21/31144

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device with precision patterning is disclosed. A structure of a small dimension is created in a material, such as a semiconductor material, using a first and a second pattern, the patterns being identical but displaced over a distance with respect to each other. Two mask layers are used, wherein the first pattern is etched into the upper mask layer with a selective etch, and the second pattern is created on the upper mask layer or on the lower mask layer at locations where the upper mask layer has been removed. A part of the lower mask layer and/or the upper mask layer is etched according to the second pattern, resulting in a mask formed by remaining parts of the lower and upper mask layers, the mask having a structure with a dimension determined by a displacement of the second pattern with respect to the first pattern.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种制造精密图案化的半导体器件的方法。 使用第一和第二图案的材料（例如半导体材料）中产生小尺寸的结构，所述图案相同但相对于彼此间隔一定距离。 使用两个掩模层，其中通过选择性蚀刻将第一图案蚀刻到上掩模层中，并且在去除上掩模层的位置处，在上掩模层或下掩模层上形成第二图案。 根据第二图案蚀刻下掩模层和/或上掩模层的一部分，得到由下掩模层和上掩模层的剩余部分形成的掩模，掩模具有由位移确定的尺寸的结构 的第二图案相对于第一图案。