Patents by Inventor Chris Talbot

Chris Talbot has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20150022616
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method routes a video relay service call to a call queue corresponding to a preferred language after receiving an input from a user to initiate a video relay service call. The preferred language may be stored in connection with the phone number being called, and the system automatically routes the video relay service call to a call queue for one or more sign language interpreters fluent in the language associated with the telephone number. If there is no default language associated with the phone number being called, the caller can be asked for a language, or a default language can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Chris Talbot
  • Patent number: 7969564
    Abstract: A method and system for defect localization includes: (i) receiving a test structure that includes at least one conductor that is at least partially covered by an electro-optically active material; (ii) providing an electrical signal to the conductor, such as charge at least a portion of the conductor; and (iii) imaging the test structure to locate a defect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Applied Materials Israel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gilad Almogy, Chris Talbot, Lior Levin
  • Patent number: 7476875
    Abstract: A method for process monitoring includes receiving a sample having a first layer that is at least partially conductive and a second layer formed over the first layer, following production of contact openings in the second layer by an etch process, the contact openings including a plurality of test openings having different, respective transverse dimensions. A beam of charged particles is directed to irradiate the test openings. In response to the beam, at least one of a specimen current flowing through the first layer and a total yield of electrons emitted from a surface of the sample is measured, thus producing an etch indicator signal. The etch indicator signal is analyzed as a function of the transverse dimensions of the test openings so as to assess a characteristic of the etch process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Israel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander Kadyshevitch, Chris Talbot, Dmitry Shur, Andreas G. Hegedus
  • Patent number: 7381978
    Abstract: A method for process monitoring includes receiving a sample having a first layer that is at least partially conductive and a second layer formed over the first layer, following production of contact openings in the second layer by an etch process, the contact openings including a plurality of test openings having different, respective transverse dimensions. A beam of charged particles is directed to irradiate the test openings. In response to the beam, at least one of a specimen current flowing through the first layer and a total yield of electrons emitted from a surface of the sample is measured, thus producing an etch indicator signal. The etch indicator signal is analyzed as a function of the transverse dimensions of the test openings so as to assess a characteristic of the etch process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Israel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander Kadyshevitch, Chris Talbot, Dmitry Shur, Andreas G. Hegedus
  • Patent number: 7279689
    Abstract: A method for process monitoring includes receiving a sample having a first layer that is at least partially conductive and a second layer formed over the first layer, following production of contact openings in the second layer by an etch process, the contact openings including a plurality of test openings having different, respective transverse dimensions. A beam of charged particles is directed to irradiate the test openings. In response to the beam, at least one of a specimen current flowing through the first layer and a total yield of electrons emitted from a surface of the sample is measured, thus producing an etch indicator signal. The etch indicator signal is analyzed as a function of the transverse dimensions of the test openings so as to assess a characteristic of the etch process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Israel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander Kadyshevitch, Chris Talbot, Dmitry Shur, Andreas G. Hegedus
  • Publication number: 20060192904
    Abstract: A method and system for defect localization includes: (i) receiving a test structure that includes at least one conductor that is at least partially covered by an electro-optically active material; (ii) providing an electrical signal to the conductor, such as charge at least a portion of the conductor; and (iii) imaging the test structure to locate a defect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Gilad Almogy, Chris Talbot, Lior Levin
  • Patent number: 7038224
    Abstract: A method for process monitoring includes receiving a sample having a first layer that is at least partially conductive and a second layer formed over the first layer, following production of contact openings in the second layer by an etch process, the contact openings including a plurality of test openings having different, respective transverse dimensions. A beam of charged particles is directed to irradiate the test openings. In response to the beam, at least one of a specimen current flowing through the first layer and a total yield of electrons emitted from a surface of the sample is measured, thus producing an etch indicator signal. The etch indicator signal is analyzed as a function of the transverse dimensions of the test openings so as to assess a characteristic of the etch process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Israel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander Kadyshevitch, Chris Talbot, Dmitry Shur, Andreas G. Hegedus
  • Publication number: 20050173657
    Abstract: A method for process monitoring includes receiving a sample having a first layer that is at least partially conductive and a second layer formed over the first layer, following production of contact openings in the second layer by an etch process, the contact openings including a plurality of test openings having different, respective transverse dimensions. A beam of charged particles is directed to irradiate the test openings. In response to the beam, at least one of a specimen current flowing through the first layer and a total yield of electrons emitted from a surface of the sample is measured, thus producing an etch indicator signal. The etch indicator signal is analyzed as a function of the transverse dimensions of the test openings so as to assess a characteristic of the etch process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Alexander Kadyshevitch, Chris Talbot, Dmitry Shur, Andreas Hegedus
  • Patent number: 6914443
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for testing the resistance of a test wafer having multiple conductors. Embodiments include a method having the steps of providing a signal that is substantially larger than a signal threshold to a test structure; and scanning at least two conductors of the test structure, that are electrically couplet to each other, by a limited voltage resolution SEM. Charged particles emitted from the at least two conductors as a result of the scanning are collected, thus providing an indication about a resistance of the at least two conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Applied Materials Israel, Ltd.
    Inventors: Alon Litman, Chris Talbot
  • Publication number: 20040021076
    Abstract: A method for process monitoring includes receiving a sample having a first layer that is at least partially conductive and a second layer formed over the first layer, following production of contact openings in the second layer by an etch process, the contact openings including a plurality of test openings having different, respective transverse dimensions. A beam of charged particles is directed to irradiate the test openings. In response to the beam, at least one of a specimen current flowing through the first layer and a total yield of electrons emitted from a surface of the sample is measured, thus producing an etch indicator signal. The etch indicator signal is analyzed as a function of the transverse dimensions of the test openings so as to assess a characteristic of the etch process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Applied Materials Israel Ltd
    Inventors: Alexander Kadyshevitch, Chris Talbot, Dmitry Shur, Andreas G. Hegedus
  • Publication number: 20040017212
    Abstract: A system and method for testing the resistance of a test wafer that comprises multiple conductors, the method includes the steps of: (i) Providing a signal that is substantially larger than a signal threshold to a test structure; and (ii) Scanning at least a two conductors of the test structure, by a limited voltage resolution SEM, said at least two conductors are electrically coupled to each other, and collecting charged particles emitted from the at least two conductors as a result of the scanning, thus providing an indication about a resistance of the at least two conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Applicant: Applied Materials Israel Ltd
    Inventors: Alon Litman, Chris Talbot