Patents Represented by Attorney Vierra Magen Marcus & DeNiro LLP

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  • Intelligent formatting of VoIP telephone numbers
    Patent number: 8036366
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for intelligent formatting of VoIP telephone numbers. The intelligent VoIP formatting system includes a presentation and user interface layer, an E.164 formatting engine, a location routine, and a database of telephone number data which are used to deconstruct input telephone numbers and reconstruct them as E.164 compliant telephone numbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Lon-Chan Chu
  • Methods for a multiple die integrated circuit package
    Patent number: 8030135
    Abstract: Methods for a multiple die package for integrated circuits are disclosed. An insulator layer is provided and one or more vias are formed within it. The insulator may be provided without vias, and vias formed later. At least one integrated circuit is provided and electrically coupled to at least one lead of a first leadframe overlying one surface of the insulator. At least one second integrated circuit is provided and electrically coupled to a second leadframe overlying a second surface of the insulator. Electrical connections between the two leadframes and the first and second integrated circuits are made through the insulator at selected locations, by coupling at least one lead of the first and second leadframes one to another. The leads of the first and second leadframe may be physically coupled by a welding process within vias in the insulator. A method for a removable storage card is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Robert F. Wallace
  • Request linked digital watermarking
    Patent number: 8032755
    Abstract: A method for digitally signing information in real-time, based on a user request for the information. In one embodiment, the method is useful in a Web server, and can be implemented using a server-side API filter. One embodiment of the method includes receiving a data request from a user and determining whether the data requested should be marked. If the data should be marked, the method includes marking the data with a signature identifying at least one component of the user request; and storing information identifying the user with the request and the at least one component. Multiple types of marking techniques can be used on a single data file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Robert L. Beck, Benjamin K. Fullerton, Eric W. Scott
  • Methods of forming NAND flash memory with fixed charge
    Patent number: 8030160
    Abstract: A string of nonvolatile memory cells connected in series includes fixed charges located between floating gates and the underlying substrate surface. Such a fixed charge affects distribution of charge carriers in an underlying portion of the substrate and thus affects threshold voltage of a device. A fixed charge layer may extend over source/drain regions also.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi Orimoto, George Matamis, Henry Chien, James Kai
  • Programmatic root cause analysis for application performance management
    Patent number: 8032867
    Abstract: Programmatic root cause analysis of application performance problems is provided in accordance with various embodiments. Transactions having multiple components can be monitored to determine if they are exceeding a threshold for their execution time. Monitoring the transactions can include instrumenting one or more applications to gather component level information. For transactions exceeding a threshold, the data collected for the individual components can be analyzed to automatically diagnose the potential cause of the performance problem. Time-series analytical techniques are employed to determine normal values for transaction and component execution times. The values can be dynamic or static. Deviations from these normal values can be detected and reported as a possible cause. Other filters in addition to or in place of execution times for transactions and components can also be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Computer Associates Think, Inc.
    Inventor: Jyoti K Bansal
  • Continuous programming of non-volatile memory
    Patent number: 8027209
    Abstract: A non-volatile storage system connects a signal driver to a first control line that is connected to a first non-volatile storage element, charges the first control line using the signal driver while the signal driver is connected to the first control line, disconnects the signal driver from the first control line while the first control line remains charged from the signal driver, connects the signal driver to a second control line that is connected to a second non-volatile storage element, charges the second control line using the signal driver while the signal driver is connected to the second control line, and disconnects the signal driver from the second control line. Charging the control lines causes the respective non-volatile storage elements to experience a program operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk 3D, LLC
    Inventors: Tianhong Yan, Luca Fasoli
  • Method of forming a single-layer metal conductors with multiple thicknesses
    Patent number: 8026170
    Abstract: A pattern that includes trenches of different depths is formed on a substrate using nanoimprint lithography. A subsequent metal deposition forms lines of different thicknesses according to trench depth, from a single metal layer. Vias extending down from lines are also formed from the same layer. Individual bit lines are formed having different thicknesses at different locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Deepak Chandra Sekar, Nima Mokhlesi
  • Fabricating and operating a memory array having a multi-level cell region and a single-level cell region
    Patent number: 8026544
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for applying different process steps to single-level cell (SLC) blocks in a memory array than to multi-level cell (MLC) blocks such that the SLC blocks will have high endurance and the MLC blocks will have high reliability. In some aspects, different doping is used in the MLC blocks than the SLC blocks. In some aspects, different isolation is used in the MLC blocks than the SLC blocks. Techniques are disclosed that apply different read parameters depending on how many times a block has been programmed/erased. Therefore, blocks that have been cycled many times are read using different parameters than blocks that have been cycled fewer times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Fumitoshi Ito, Shinji Sato
  • System-in-a-package based flash memory card
    Patent number: 8022519
    Abstract: A system-in-a-package based flash memory card including an integrated circuit package occupying a small overall area within the card and cut to conform to the shape of a lid for the card. An integrated circuit may be cut from a panel into a shape that fits within and conforms to the shape of lids for a finished memory card, such as for example an SD Card. The integrated circuit package may be a system-in-a-package, a multi-chip module, or other arrangement where a complete electronic system is formed in a single package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Hem Takiar, Robert C. Miller, Warren Middlekauff, Michael W. Patterson, Shrikar Bhagath
  • Selectable-tap equalizer
    Patent number: 8023584
    Abstract: A signaling circuit having a selectable-tap equalizer. The signaling circuit includes a buffer, a select circuit and an equalizing circuit. The buffer is used to store a plurality of data values that correspond to data signals transmitted on a signaling path during a first time interval. The select circuit is coupled to the buffer to select a subset of data values from the plurality of data values according to a select value. The equalizing circuit is coupled to receive the subset of data values from the select circuit and is adapted to adjust, according to the subset of data values, a signal level that corresponds to a data signal transmitted on the signaling path during a second time interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Rambus Inc.
    Inventors: Jared L Zerbe, Vladimir M Stojanovic, Fred F Chen
  • In-document floating object re-ordering
    Patent number: 8024667
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for re-ordering floating objects in an electronic document. An electronic document having floating objects is displayed in a first mode. Each floating object has an x-y location in the document and has a position on a z-order stack. In the first mode the floating objects are displayed in an x-y plane based on the z-order stack. Then, the electronic document is displayed in a second mode in which the electronic document is depicted as x-y plane slices. Each x-y plane slice corresponds to one position on the z-order stack. The x-y plane slices are displayed in particular order to depict the position of the floating objects on the z-order stack. A re-ordering of the x-y plane slices is displayed based on a request. Then, the electronic document is displayed in the first mode again based on the re-ordering of the x-y planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Han-Yi Shaw, Brent Lang
  • Method of assembling semiconductor devices with LEDS
    Patent number: 8022417
    Abstract: Methods of forming integrated circuit packages having an LED molded into the package, and the integrated circuit package formed thereby. An integrated circuit including one or more semiconductor die, passive components and an LED may be assembled on a panel. The one or more semiconductor die, passive components and LED may all then be encapsulated in a molding compound, and the integrated circuits then singularized to form individual integrated circuit packages. The integrated circuits are cut from the panel so that a portion of the lens of the LED is severed during the singularization process, and an end of the lens remaining within the package lies flush with an edge of the package to emit light outside of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Hem Takiar, Suresh Upadhyayula
  • Fastener with stepped head for composite decking
    Patent number: 8015773
    Abstract: A fastener with a head having a stepped configuration in assist in drawing down a composite material about a fastener to reduce flagging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Co. Inc.
    Inventor: G. Lyle Habermehl
  • Three dimensional virtual rendering of a live event
    Patent number: 8016653
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for three-dimensional rendering of a live event such as an automobile race over a client device such as a personal computer. Moving and stationary objects at the event may be rendered using computer-generated graphics of the moving and stationary objects and real time positional data giving the position of the moving objects over time. The positional data may be streamed to the client device and displayed in real time or substantially real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Sportvision, Inc.
    Inventors: Rand Pendleton, Kenneth A. Milnes, Marvin S. White
  • Laser range finding device and distance measurement method thereof
    Patent number: 8018580
    Abstract: A distance measurement method for use in a laser range finding device to measure a distance between the laser range finding device and a target is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps. A laser signal is sent to the target in a first time point. A reflected laser signal reflected by the target is then received. A digital signal having a plurality of signal values ranging from 0 to N is obtained by sampling the reflected laser signal with a sampling signal, wherein N is an integer larger than two. A maximum signal value among the signal values is obtained. The distance is calculated according to the first time point and a second time point where the maximum signal value is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Asia Optical Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yin-Long Luo, Sheng Liang, Peng-Fei Song, Pie-Yau Chien, Hua-Tang Liu
  • System for verifying non-volatile storage using different voltages
    Patent number: 8014205
    Abstract: When performing a data sensing operation, including a verify operation during programming of non-volatile storage elements (or, in some cases, during a read operation after programming), a first voltage is used for unselected word lines that have been subjected to a programming operation and a second voltage is used for unselected word lines that have not been subjected to a programming operation. In some embodiments, the second voltage is lower than the first voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Gerrit Jan Hemink
  • Programming and selectively erasing non-volatile storage
    Patent number: 8014209
    Abstract: A non-volatile storage system performs programming for a plurality of non-volatile storage elements and selectively performs re-erasing of at least a subset of the non-volatile storage elements that were supposed to remain erased, without intentionally erasing programmed data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W Lutze, Yan Li
  • Pipette tip loading assembly
    Patent number: 8012767
    Abstract: A method of loading a plurality of pipette tips on a plurality of mandrels of a pipetter is provided. A plurality of pipette tips are inserted in a plurality of receptacles of a tip loading assembly. The plurality of pipette tips are oriented with respect to each other by a plate. The tip loading assembly includes, but is not limited to, an insertion surface. The insertion surface includes the plurality of receptacles configured to accept the plurality of pipette tips. A receptacle from among the plurality of receptacles includes a receptacle wall and a beveled surface that extends from at least a portion of the insertion surface. A retention force is applied to the plate. The plurality of pipette tips are attached to a plurality of mandrels of a pipetter and are separated from the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Rasnow, Chuck Z. Li, Stephen Robert Wilson
  • Portable memory devices
    Patent number: 8013332
    Abstract: Improved techniques to produce integrated circuit products are disclosed. The improved techniques permit smaller and less costly production of integrated circuit products. One aspect of the invention concerns covering test contacts (e.g., test pins) provided with the integrated circuit products using printed ink. Once covered with the ink, the test contacts are no longer electrically exposed. Hence, the integrated circuit products are not susceptible to accidental access or electrostatic discharge. Moreover, the integrated circuit products can be efficiently produced in a small form factor without any need for additional packaging or labels to electrically isolate the test contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Warren Middlekauff, Robert Miller, Charlie Centofante
  • Container label
    Patent number: D645092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Labcon, North America
    Inventors: Linda Newman, Venus Happ, Jim Happ, Tom Moulton