Patents by Inventor Ji-Hai Xu
Ji-Hai Xu 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).
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Patent number: 8295027Abstract: A MEMS device and method of making same is disclosed. In one embodiment, a micro-switch includes a base assembly comprising a movable structure bearing a contact pad. The base assembly is wafer-scale bonded to a lid assembly comprising an activator and a signal path. The movable structure moves within a sealed cavity formed during the bonding process. The signal path includes an input line and an output line separated by a gap, which prevents signals from propagating through the micro-switch when the switch is deactivated. In operation, a signal is launched into the signal path. When the micro-switch is activated, a force is established by the actuator, which pulls a portion of the movable structure upwards towards the gap in the signal path, until the contact pad bridges the gap between the input line and output line, allowing the signal to propagate through the micro-switch.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: MicroAssembly Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael Bennett Cohn, Ji-Hai Xu
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Publication number: 20120193754Abstract: A MEMS device and method of making same is disclosed. In one embodiment, a micro-switch includes a base assembly comprising a movable structure bearing a contact pad. The base assembly is wafer-scale bonded to a lid assembly comprising an activator and a signal path. The movable structure moves within a sealed cavity formed during the bonding process. The signal path includes an input line and an output line separated by a gap, which prevents signals from propagating through the micro-switch when the switch is deactivated. In operation, a signal is launched into the signal path. When the micro-switch is activated, a force is established by the actuator, which pulls a portion of the movable structure upwards towards the gap in the signal path, until the contact pad bridges the gap between the input line and output line, allowing the signal to propagate through the micro-switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: MicroAssembly Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. Cohn, Ji-Hai Xu
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Patent number: 8179215Abstract: A MEMS device and method of making same is disclosed. In one embodiment, a micro-switch includes a base assembly comprising a movable structure bearing a contact pad. The base assembly is wafer-scale bonded to a lid assembly comprising an activator and a signal path. The movable structure moves within a sealed cavity formed during the bonding process. The signal path includes an input line and an output line separated by a gap, which prevents signals from propagating through the micro-switch when the switch is deactivated. In operation, a signal is launched into the signal path. When the micro-switch is activated, a force is established by the actuator, which pulls a portion of the movable structure upwards towards the gap in the signal path, until the contact pad bridges the gap between the input line and output line, allowing the signal to propagate through the micro-switch.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: MicroAssembly Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael Bennett Cohn, Ji-Hai Xu
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Publication number: 20080272867Abstract: A MEMS device and method of making same is disclosed. In one embodiment, a micro-switch includes a base assembly comprising a movable structure bearing a contact pad. The base assembly is wafer-scale bonded to a lid assembly comprising an activator and a signal path. The movable structure moves within a sealed cavity formed during the bonding process. The signal path includes an input line and an output line separated by a gap, which prevents signals from propagating through the micro-switch when the switch is deactivated. In operation, a signal is launched into the signal path. When the micro-switch is activated, a force is established by the actuator, which pulls a portion of the movable structure upwards towards the gap in the signal path, until the contact pad bridges the gap between the input line and output line, allowing the signal to propagate through the micro-switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: MICROASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael B. Cohn, Ji-Hai Xu
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Publication number: 20050168306Abstract: A MEMS device and method of making same is disclosed. In one embodiment, a micro-switch includes a base assembly comprising a movable structure bearing a contact pad. The base assembly is wafer-scale bonded to a lid assembly comprising an activator and a signal path. The movable structure moves within a sealed cavity formed during the bonding process. The signal path includes an input line and an output line separated by a gap, which prevents signals from propagating through the micro-switch when the switch is deactivated. In operation, a signal is launched into the signal path. When the micro-switch is activated, a force is established by the actuator, which pulls a portion of the movable structure upwards towards the gap in the signal path, until the contact pad bridges the gap between the input line and output line, allowing the signal to propagate through the micro-switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventors: Michael Cohn, Ji-Hai Xu
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Patent number: 6872902Abstract: A MEMS device and method of making same is disclosed. In one embodiment, a micro-switch includes a base assembly comprising a movable structure bearing a contact pad. The base assembly is wafer-scale bonded to a lid assembly comprising an activator and a signal path. The movable structure moves within a sealed cavity formed during the bonding process. The signal path includes an input line and an output line separated by a gap, which prevents signals from propagating through the micro-switch when the switch is deactivated. In operation, a signal is launched into the signal path. When the micro-switch is activated, a force is established by the actuator, which pulls a portion of the movable structure upwards towards the gap in the signal path, until the contact pad bridges the gap between the input line and output line, allowing the signal to propagate through the micro-switch.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: MicroAssembly Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. Cohn, Ji-Hai Xu
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Publication number: 20040066258Abstract: A MEMS device and method of making same is disclosed. In one embodiment, a micro-switch includes a base assembly comprising a movable structure bearing a contact pad. The base assembly is wafer-scale bonded to a lid assembly comprising an activator and a signal path. The movable structure moves within a sealed cavity formed during the bonding process. The signal path includes an input line and an output line separated by a gap, which prevents signals from propagating through the micro-switch when the switch is deactivated. In operation, a signal is launched into the signal path. When the micro-switch is activated, a force is established by the actuator, which pulls a portion of the movable structure upwards towards the gap in the signal path, until the contact pad bridges the gap between the input line and output line, allowing the signal to propagate through the micro-switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: Michael B. Cohn, Ji-Hai Xu
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Patent number: 6606017Abstract: A series of switchable and tunable filters is provided. The filters are manufactured using coplanar waveguide fabrication techniques and micro-electro-mechanical (MEM) system switches. By making a MEM switch conductive to connect two portions of a filter element, a filter inductor is implemented. By making the MEM switch non-conductive, a filter capacitor is implemented. This results in smaller filters that can be either switched between a band pass filter and a low pass filter or switched between operating ranges.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Ji-Hai Xu, Jenn-Hwa Huang
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Patent number: 6441449Abstract: A micro electro-mechanical systems device having variable capacitance is controllable over the full dynamic range and not subject to the “snap effect” common in the prior art. The device features an electrostatic driver (120) having a driver capacitor of fixed capacitance (121) in series with a second driver capacitor of variable capacitance (126). A MEMS variable capacitor (130) is controlled by applying an actuation voltage potential to the electrostatic driver (120). The electrostatic driver (120) and MEMS variable capacitor (130) are integrated in a single, monolithic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Ji-Hai Xu, Jenn-Hwa Huang, John Michael Parsey, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020096421Abstract: A MEMS device and method of making same is disclosed. In one embodiment, a micro-switch includes a base assembly comprising a movable structure bearing a contact pad. The base assembly is wafer-scale bonded to a lid assembly comprising an activator and a signal path. The movable structure moves within a sealed cavity formed during the bonding process. The signal path includes an input line and an output line separated by a gap, which prevents signals from propagating through the micro-switch when the switch is deactivated. In operation, a signal is launched into the signal path. When the micro-switch is activated, a force is established by the actuator, which pulls a portion of the movable structure upwards towards the gap in the signal path, until the contact pad bridges the gap between the input line and output line, allowing the signal to propagate through the micro-switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Michael B. Cohn, Ji-Hai Xu
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Patent number: 6384353Abstract: A Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) device (100) having conductively filled vias (141). A MEMS component (124) is formed on a substrate (110). The substrate has conductively filled vias (140) extending therethrough. The MEMS component (124) is electrically coupled to the conductively filled vias (140). The MEMS component (124) is covered by a protective cap (150). An electrical interconnect (130) is formed on a bottom surface of the substrate (110) for transmission of electrical signals to the MEMS component (124), rather than using wirebonds.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Jenn-Hwa Huang, Samuel L. Coffman, Xi-Qing Sun, Ji-Hai Xu, John Michael Parsey, Jr.
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Patent number: 6362018Abstract: A micro electro-mechanical systems device having variable capacitance is controllable over the full dynamic range and not subject to the “snap effect” common in the prior art. The device features an electrostatic driver (120) having a driver capacitor of fixed capacitance (121) in series with a second driver capacitor of variable capacitance (126). A MEMS variable capacitor (130) is controlled by applying an actuation voltage potential to the electrostatic driver (120). The electrostatic driver (120) and MEMS variable capacitor (130) are integrated in a single, monolithic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Ji-Hai Xu, Jenn-Hwa Huang, John Michael Parsey, Jr.
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Patent number: 6362566Abstract: Organic electroluminescent apparatus including an organic electroluminescent device for emitting blue-green light. A microcavity structure receives the blue-green light and is tuned to a resonance such that the blue-green light is enhanced to blue and green light. A color converting medium receives and absorbs the blue-green light and emits red light in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1998Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Ji-Hai Xu, Hsing-Chung Lee, Song Q. Shi
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Publication number: 20020025595Abstract: A micro electromechanical systems device having variable capacitance is controllable over the full dynamic range and not subject to the “snap effect” common in the prior art. The device features an electrostatic driver (120) having a driver capacitor of fixed capacitance (121) in series with a second driver capacitor of variable capacitance (126). A MEMS variable capacitor (130) is controlled by applying an actuation voltage potential to the electrostatic driver (120). The electrostatic driver (120) and MEMS variable capacitor (130) are integrated in a single, monolithic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Inventors: Ji-Hai Xu, Jenn-Hwa Huang, John Michael Parsey
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Publication number: 20020011780Abstract: Organic electroluminescent apparatus including an organic electroluminescent device for emitting blue-green light. A microcavity structure receives the blue-green light and is tuned to a resonance such that the blue-green light is enhanced to blue and green light. A color converting medium receives and absorbs the blue-green light and emits red light in response thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 1998Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: JI-HAI XU, Hsing-Chung Lee, Song Q. Shi
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Patent number: 6326224Abstract: A method of purifying a primary color including providing an organic light emitting diode having a diode light output with a broad spectrum that includes a fraction of the primary color. A microcavity structure is formed in cooperation with the organic light emitting diode to define an optical length of the microcavity structure, and the optical length of the microcavity structure being such that light emitted from the microcavity structure is the primary color, purified.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Ji-Hai Xu, Franky So, Hsing-Chung Lee
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Patent number: 6307169Abstract: A Micro-Electromechanical System (MEMS) switch (100) having a single, center hinge (120) which supports a membrane-type electrode (104) on a substrate (101). The single, center hinge (120) has a control electrode (104) coupled to the substrate (101) by an anchor (113), a hinge collar (121), a set of hinge arms (122, 123). The control electrode (104) has a shorting bar (106) coupled thereto and is electrically isolated from another control electrode (105), which is formed on the substrate (101). A travel stop (130) is positioned between the substrate and the control electrode (104). Another aspect of the present invention is a Single Pole, Double Throw (SPDT) switch (160) into which is incorporated the single, center hinge (170) and the travel stop (185, 186).Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2000Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Motorola Inc.Inventors: Xi-Qing Sun, John Michael Parsey, Jr., Jenn-Hwa Huang, Ji-Hai Xu
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Publication number: 20010009690Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device with enhanced performance includes anode and cathode electrodes with organic material, single or multiple layers, positioned therebetween and in juxtaposition to each of the electrodes. The organic material is doped with an AMC dopant with a concentration in a range of approximately 0.1 Wt % to 15 Wt % in a region of the organic material adjacent to the cathode electrode. This doped region has a thickness in a range of approximately 20 Å to 600 Å. The dopant includes either a low work function alkaline metal compound, such as LiF, LiCl, KBr, MgF2, LiO2, MgOx, CaOx, and CsOx or a low work function alkaline metal alloy, such as Li-Al, Li-In, Sr-Al, Cs-Al.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2000Publication date: July 26, 2001Inventors: Vi-en Choong, Ji-Hai Xu, Franky So, Song Q. Shi
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Patent number: 6140764Abstract: Organic electroluminescent apparatus including an organic electroluminescent device (11) for emitting blue to blue-green light. A microcavity structure (12) receives the blue to blue-green light and has an optical length such that the blue to blue-green light is enhanced to blue light. A color converting medium (23) receives and absorbs the blue light and emits red light in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1998Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Ji-Hai Xu, Hsing-Chung Lee, Song Q. Shi
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Patent number: 6133692Abstract: A white light generating organic electroluminescent device including an organic light emitting diode emitting a broad spectrum light including a component of each primary color. A multi-mode microcavity structure is positioned to cooperate with the diode defining an optical length of the microcavity structure to enhance the broad spectrum light and obtain multiple resonant peaks, one at each primary color. A plurality of filters are positioned to receive and adjust the multiple resonant peaks to provide substantially balanced multiple resonant peaks.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Ji-Hai Xu, Thomas B. Harvey, III