Patents by Inventor Sameer M. Venugopal

Sameer M. Venugopal 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).

  • Methods and system for electrostatic discharge protection of thin-film transistor backplane arrays
    Patent number: 8884641
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for testing the electrical performance of thin-film transistor backplane arrays and protecting thin-films during testing and handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a Body Corporated of the State of Arizona Acting for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Edward J. Bawolek, Curtis D. Moyer, Sameer M. Venugopal
  • Methods and system for on-chip decoder for array test
    Patent number: 8722432
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices capable of testing the electrical performance of thin-film transistor backplane arrays and methods for their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Edward J. Bawolek, Curtis D. Moyer, Sameer M. Venugopal
  • Embedded microelectromechanical systems sensor and related devices and methods
    Patent number: 8610223
    Abstract: Embodiments of embedded MEMS sensors and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents
    Inventors: Narendra V. Lakamraju, Sameer M. Venugopal, Stephen M. Phillips, David R. Allee
  • Embedded MEMS sensors and related methods
    Patent number: 8592877
    Abstract: Embodiments of embedded MEMS sensors and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Narendra V. Lakamraju, Sameer M. Venugopal
  • Displays with embedded MEMS sensors and related methods
    Patent number: 8558250
    Abstract: Embodiments of displays with embedded MEMS sensors and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, Narendra V. Lakamraju
  • Differential threshold voltage non-volatile memory and related methods
    Patent number: 8488370
    Abstract: Embodiments and examples of differential threshold voltage non-volatile memories and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments, examples thereof, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, David R. Allee, Lawrence T Clark, Nazanin Darbanian
  • Differential threshold voltage non-volatile memory and related methods
    Patent number: 8462565
    Abstract: Embodiments and examples of differential threshold voltage non-volatile memories and related methods are described herein. In one example, a method for providing an integrated circuit can comprise providing a memory cell coupled to a first bitline and to a second bitline, and at least one of (a) providing a read assist mechanism configured to couple to the memory cell via the first and second bitlines, or (b) providing a memory reset mechanism configured to couple to the memory cell via the first and second bitlines. Providing the memory cell can comprise providing a first transistor comprising a first threshold voltage, providing a second transistor comprising a second threshold voltage, and cross-coupling the first and second transistors of the memory cell together. A difference between the first and second threshold voltages can correspond to a logic state of the memory cell. Other embodiments, examples, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, David R. Allee, Lawrence T. Clark
  • Amplifiers with depletion and enhancement mode thin film transistors and related methods
    Patent number: 8319561
    Abstract: Embodiments of amplifiers with depletion and enhancement mode thin film transistors are disclosed herein. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, Aritra Dey, David R. Allee
  • EMBEDDED MEMS SENSORS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20120256237
    Abstract: Embodiments of embedded MEMS sensors and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicants: State University
    Inventors: Narendra V. Lakamraju, Sameer M. Venugopal
  • AMPLIFIERS WITH DEPLETION AND ENHANCEMENT MODE THIN FILM TRANSISTORS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20120206207
    Abstract: Embodiments of amplifiers with depletion and enhancement mode thin film transistors are disclosed herein. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicants: Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, Aritra Dey, David R. Allee
  • Embedded Microelectromechanical Systems Sensor and Related Devices and Methods
    Publication number: 20120175714
    Abstract: Embodiments of embedded MEMS sensors and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicants: Arizona State University
    Inventors: Narendra V. Lakamraju, Sameer M. Venugopal, Stephen M. Phillips, David R. Allee
  • DISPLAYS WITH EMBEDDED MEMS SENSORS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20120175644
    Abstract: Embodiments of displays with embedded MEMS sensors and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, Narendra V. Lakamraju
  • Methods and System for On-Chip Decoder for Array Test
    Publication number: 20120064643
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices capable of testing the electrical performance of thin-film transistor backplane arrays and methods for their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Edward J. Bawolek, Curtis D. Moyer, Sameer M. Venugopal
  • Methods and System for Electrostatic Discharge Protection of Thin-Film Transistor Backplane Arrays
    Publication number: 20120062271
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for testing the electrical performance of thin-film transistor backplane arrays and protecting thin-films during testing and handling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents, a body Corporate acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Edward J. Bawolek, Curtis D. Moyer, Sameer M. Venugopal
  • Differential Threshold Voltage Non-Volatile Memory and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20110261635
    Abstract: Embodiments and examples of differential threshold voltage non-volatile memories and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments, examples thereof, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents, for and on behalf of Arizona State Unlversity
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, David R. Allee, Lawrence T. Clark
  • Differential Threshold Voltage Non-Volatile Memory and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20110261634
    Abstract: Embodiments and examples of differential threshold voltage non-volatile memories and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments, examples thereof, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents, for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, David R. Allee, Lawrence T. Clark, Nazanin Darbanian