Patents by Inventor Steve Chiang

Steve Chiang 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: 8285534
    Abstract: A programmable circuit and emulation system is used to emulate the behavior of analog and mixed mode circuit. The emulation preserves circuit electrical behavior while operating at a lower frequency than an intended frequency of the original circuit. The emulation system comprises an emulation hardware that includes control circuit, function groups, on chip function generation circuit, on chip measurement circuit and on chip characterization circuit and all are connected through programmable interconnect. Each function group comprises of transistor arrays or programmable passive devices, each transistor array or programmable passive device is connected to others through local programmable interconnect. Each transistor array or programmable passive device can be programmed to match the behavior of a transistor or passive device in the circuit to be emulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventors: Jeh-Fu Tuan, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20080096313
    Abstract: A projection system, a spatial light modulator, and a method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed. The spatial light modulator can have two substrates bonded together with one of the substrates comprising a micromirror array. The two substrates can be bonded at the wafer level after depositing a getter material and/or solid or liquid lubricant on one or both of the wafers. The wafers can be bonded together hermetically if desired, and the pressure between the two substrates can be below atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Satayadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang, Robert Duboc, Thomas Grobelny, Hung Nan Chen, Dietrich Dehlinger, Peter Richards, Hongqin Shi, Anthony Sun
  • Patent number: 7351138
    Abstract: A simulation module simulates events that may occur during a cautionary period based on, e.g., current relative position of vehicles, vehicle and driver attributes and current game statistics for vehicles, and compiles new statistics and attributes that are used in the resumed race. A full race simulation option and a partial race simulation option are also provided. For example, in a season mode, the simulation module simulates events that may occur during a race and compiles statistics that can be used later, e.g., in a later race, for season standings, etc. A complete race may be simulated, or a partial race may be simulated, for example, if a user desires to terminate a race before it is finished, using the compiled statistics, and a new set of statistics compiled to track the simulated race events. Real world statistics are imported and used in some aspects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Busse, Steve Chiang
  • Patent number: 7307775
    Abstract: A projection system, a spatial light modulator, and a method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed. The spatial light modulator can have two substrates bonded together with one of the substrates comprising a micromirror array. The two substrates can be bonded at the wafer level after depositing a getter material andlor solid or liquid lubricant on one or both of the wafers. The wafers can be bonded together hermetically if desired, and the pressure between the two substrates can be below atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Satayadev R. Patel, Andrew G. Huibers, Steve Chiang, Robert M. Duboc, Thomas J. Grobelny, Hung Nan Chen, Dietrich Dehlinger, Peter W. Richards, Hongqin Shi, Anthony Sun
  • Publication number: 20070001247
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Patent number: 7156733
    Abstract: A method for enabling interaction with a shared game data file in a game device is provided. The method comprises: providing logic to perform one or more actions associated with the shared game data file; and providing logic to cause the game device to perform an action in the one or more actions with the shared game data file, the shared game data file allowing data associated with a first game in the shared game data file to affect actions in a second game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Electronics Arts Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Chiang, Phil Frazier, Daniel Martin, Mathew Thazhmon, Mike Olsen
  • Publication number: 20050260793
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050260792
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050214976
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050191790
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050191789
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050179982
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050181532
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050180686
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050173711
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050170557
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050170540
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050170547
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050170614
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050139940
    Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device is disclosed, where a final release step is performed just prior to a wafer bonding step to protect the MEMS device from contamination, physical contact, or other deleterious external events. Without additional changes to the MEMS structure between release and wafer bonding and singulation, except for an optional stiction treatment, the MEMS device is best protected and overall process flow is improved. The method is applicable to the production of any MEMS device and is particularly beneficial in the making of fragile micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew Huibers, Steve Chiang