Patents by Inventor Roy R. Yu

Roy R. Yu 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).

  • Patent number: 10583471
    Abstract: A biosensor includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open and close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven J. Holmes, Emily R. Kinser, Qinghuang Lin, Nathan P. Marchack, Roy R. Yu
  • Patent number: 10583282
    Abstract: A nanodevice includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized electrical conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open or close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A cell loading region is disposed in proximity of the reservoir, and the cell loading region is configured to receive stem cells. A neurotrophic dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores to affect growth of the stem cells when in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Holmes, Qinghuang Lin, Emily R. Kinser, Nathan P. Marchack, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20200009844
    Abstract: A 4D device comprises a 2D multi-core logic and a 3D memory stack connected through the memory stack sidewall using a fine pitch T&J connection. The 3D memory in the stack is thinned from the original wafer thickness to no remaining Si. A tongue and groove device at the memory wafer top and bottom surfaces allows an accurate stack alignment. The memory stack also has micro-channels on the backside to allow fluid cooling. The memory stack is further diced at the fixed clock-cycle distance and is flipped on its side and re-assembled on to a template into a pseudo-wafer format. The top side wall of the assembly is polished and built with BEOL to fan-out and use the T&J fine pitch connection to join to the 2D logic wafer. The other side of the memory stack is polished, fanned-out, and bumped with C4 solder. The invention also comprises a process for manufacturing the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Roy R. Yu, Wilfried Haensch
  • Publication number: 20200009368
    Abstract: A nanodevice includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized electrical conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open or close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A cell loading region is disposed in proximity of the reservoir, and the cell loading region is configured to receive stem cells. A neurotrophic dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores to affect growth of the stem cells when in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Steven J. Holmes, Qinghuang Lin, Emily R. Kinser, Nathan P. Marchack, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20200009369
    Abstract: A nanodevice includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized electrical conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open or close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A cell loading region is disposed in proximity of the reservoir, and the cell loading region is configured to receive stem cells. A neurotrophic dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores to affect growth of the stem cells when in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Steven J. Holmes, Qinghuang Lin, Emily R. Kinser, Nathan P. Marchack, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20190378781
    Abstract: The present invention relates to CNT filled polymer composite system possessing a high thermal conductivity and high temperature stability so that it is a highly thermally conductive for use in 3D and 4D integration for joining device sub-laminate layers. The CNT/polymer composite also has a CTE close to that of Si, enabling a reduced wafer structural warping during high temperature processing cycling. The composition is tailored to be suitable for coating, curing and patterning by means conventionally known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: James L. Hedrick, Robert Dennis Miller, Deborah Ann Neumayer, Sampath Purushothaman, Mary E. Rothwell, Willi Volksen, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20190366102
    Abstract: Techniques regarding an implantable biosensor package are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can regard an apparatus, which can comprise a biosensor module. The biosensor module can comprise a semiconductor substrate and a processor. The semiconductor substrate can have a sensor operably coupled to the processor. The apparatus can also comprise a polymer layer. The biosensor module can be embedded within the polymer layer such that the polymer layer can be provided on a plurality of sides of the biosensor module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Holmes, Bruce B. Doris, Hariklia Deligianni, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20190146245
    Abstract: Lenses and methods for adjusting the focus of a lens include dividing multiple light sensors in a lens into four quadrants. A position of the lens relative to occlusion along a top and bottom edge of the lens is determined based on numbers of bits in respective bit sequences from light sensors in respective regions of the lens. An optimal focal length for the lens is determined based on the position of the lens. The focal length of the lens is adjusted to match the optimal focal length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Emily R. Kinser, John U. Knickerbocker, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20190143095
    Abstract: A nanodevice includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized electrical conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open or close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A cell loading region is disposed in proximity of the reservoir, and the cell loading region is configured to receive stem cells. A neurotrophic dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores to affect growth of the stem cells when in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Steven J. Holmes, Qinghuang Lin, Emily R. Kinser, Nathan P. Marchack, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20190134420
    Abstract: Technical solutions are described for implementing an optogenetics treatment using a probe and probe controller are described. A probe controller controls a probe to perform the method that includes emitting, by a light source of the probe, the probe is embeddable in a tissue, a light wave to interact with a corresponding chemical in one or more cells in the tissue. The method further includes capturing, by a sensor of the probe, a spectroscopy of the light wave interacting with the corresponding chemical. The method further includes sending, by the probe, the spectroscopy to an analysis system. The method further includes receiving, by the probe, from the analysis system, adjusted parameters for the light source, and adjusting, by a controller of the probe, settings of the light source according to the received adjusted parameters to emit a different light wave to interact with the corresponding chemical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Hariklia Deligianni, Ko-Tao Lee, Ning Li, Devendra Sadana, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20190101504
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a biosensing integrated circuit (IC). A non-limiting example of the biosensing IC includes a plurality of semiconductor substrate layers. A sensor element is formed over a first one of the plurality of semiconductor substrate layers, wherein the sensor element is configured to, based at least in part on the sensor element interacting with a predetermined material, generate data representing a measurable electrical parameter. An adhesion enhancement region is configured to physically couple the sensor element to the first one of the plurality of semiconductor substrate layers. In some embodiments of the invention, the biosensing IC further includes an electrically conductive interconnect network configured to communicatively couple the data representing the measurable electrical parameter to computer elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Hariklia Deligianni, Bruce B. Doris, Damon B. Farmer, Steven J. Holmes, Qinghuang Lin, Nathan P. Marchack, Deborah A. Neumayer, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20190101503
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a biosensing integrated circuit (IC). A non-limiting example of the biosensing IC includes a plurality of semiconductor substrate layers. A sensor element is formed over a first one of the plurality of semiconductor substrate layers, wherein the sensor element is configured to, based at hleast in part on the sensor element interacting with a predetermined material, generate data representing a measureable electrical parameter. An adhesion enhancement region is configured to physically couple the sensor element to the first one of the plurality of semiconductor substrate layers. In some embodiments of the invention, the biosensing IC further includes an electrically conductive interconnect network configured to communicatively couple the data representing the measureable electrical parameter to computer elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Hariklia Deligianni, Bruce B. Doris, Damon B. Farmer, Steven J. Holmes, Qinghuang Lin, Nathan P. Marchack, Deborah A. Neumayer, Roy R. Yu
  • Patent number: 10216008
    Abstract: Lenses and methods for adjusting the focus of a lens include dividing multiple light sensors in a lens into four quadrants. A position of the lens relative to occlusion along a top and bottom edge of the lens is determined based on lengths of bit sequences from light sensors in each of the four quadrants. An optimal focal length for the lens is determined based on the position of the lens. The focal length of the lens is adjusted to match the optimal focal length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Emily R. Kinser, John U. Knickerbocker, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20190048382
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a semiconductor device. A non-limiting example of the semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device also includes a plurality of metal nanopillars formed on the substrate. The semiconductor device also includes an amperometric sensor associated with one of the plurality of nanopillars, wherein the amperometric sensor is selective to an enzyme-active neurotransmitter. The semiconductor device also includes a resistivity sensor associated with a pair of nanopillars, wherein the resistivity sensor is selective to an analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: HARIKLIA DELIGIANNI, BRUCE B. DORIS, STEVEN J. HOLMES, QINGHUANG LIN, ROY R. YU
  • Patent number: 10168550
    Abstract: Methods of forming a lens include forming components on a lower substrate. The components are sealed on the lower substrate with a sealing layer. An upper substrate is formed over the sealing layer. The lower substrate is polished to a lower lens curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Emily R. Kinser, John U. Knickerbocker, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20180339321
    Abstract: A biosensor includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open and close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Steven J. Holmes, Emily R. Kinser, Qinghuang Lin, Nathan P. Marchack, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20180340100
    Abstract: The present invention related to CNT filled polymer composite system possessing a high thermal conductivity and high temperature stability so that it is a highly thermally conductive for use in 3D and 4D integration for joining device sub-laminate layers. The CNT/polymer composite also has a CTE close to that of Si, enabling a reduced wafer structural warping during high temperature processing cycling. The composition is tailored to be suitable for coating, curing and patterning by means conventionally known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: James L. Hedrick, Robert Dennis Miller, Deborah Ann Neumayer, Sampath Purushothaman, Mary E. Rothwell, Willi Volksen, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20180339154
    Abstract: A sensing and treatment device includes an array of metal nanorod electrodes formed on a substrate, the array including first electrodes for sensing, and second electrodes for electrical pulsation. A data processing system is configured to monitor a parameter using the first electrodes and to activate the electrical pulsation in the second electrodes in accordance with a reading of the parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Hariklia Deligianni, Bruce B. Doris, Steven J. Holmes, Emily R. Kinser, Qinghuang Lin, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20180340204
    Abstract: A biosensor includes an array of electrically conductive nanorods formed on a substrate. The nanorods each includes a nanoscale porous coating formed on a surface of the nanorods from silicon dioxide layers. An enzyme coating is bound to the porous coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Steven J. Holmes, Emily R. Kinser, Qinghuang Lin, Nathan P. Marchack, Roy R. Yu
  • Publication number: 20180340203
    Abstract: A biosensor includes an array of electrically conductive nanorods formed on a substrate. The nanorods each includes a nanoscale porous coating formed on a surface of the nanorods from silicon dioxide layers. An enzyme coating is bound to the porous coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Steven J. Holmes, Emily R. Kinser, Qinghuang Lin, Nathan P. Marchack, Roy R. Yu