Patents Assigned to ADVANCED
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Patent number: 9923582Abstract: A high-frequency signal predistortion device includes a high-frequency signal estimator, a predistortion estimator, and a predistorter. The high-frequency signal estimator is configured to determine non-linear distortion characteristics of high-frequency signals transmitted by antennas. The predistortion estimator is coupled to the high-frequency signal estimator. The predistortion estimator is configured to determine a predistortion coefficient based on the non-linear distortion characteristics. The predistorter is coupled to the predistortion estimator. The predistorter is configured to distort a base signal of the high-frequency signals based on the predistortion coefficient.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignees: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyInventors: Yong Hoon Lee, Sang Il Lee, Min Hyun Kim, Young Wook Sirl, Eui Rim Jeong, Soon Il Hong, Jong Ok Ha, Seong Jin Kim
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Patent number: 9919495Abstract: A fiber-metal laminate of mutually bonded fiber-reinforced composite layers and metal sheets comprises a combination of a fiber-reinforced composite layer and an adjacent metal sheet, in which combination the properties satisfy the following relations: Elam*Ecomp/(Emetal*tmetal2) has a value between a lower bound given by a*(Vf?c)(b/(Vf-c)) with b=0.36 and c=0.3??(1a) and zero when Vf?0.3,??(1b) and an upper bound given by a*(Vf?c)(b/(Vf-c)) with b=0.88 and c=0??(1c) 0.10?Vf<0.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: GTM-Advanced Products B.V.Inventors: Gregory Wilson, Rene Alderliesten, Jan Willem Gunnink
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Patent number: 9923453Abstract: A power management device according to example embodiments includes a self-startup circuit including an oscillator and a voltage multiplier to generate a start-up voltage in a first start-up period based on an input voltage, a boost converter to alternately charge the start-up voltage and an output voltage within a start-up voltage range during a second start-up period and to charge only the output voltage during an operation period, a controller to control the self-startup circuit and the boost converter based on a magnitude of the start-up voltage, a voltage charger including a start-up voltage capacitor and an output voltage capacitor, and a shared inductor connected between the input node and a common input node. The shared inductor operates as a part of the oscillator during the first start-up period and a part of the boost converter during the second start-up and operation periods.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyInventors: Sang-Gug Lee, Baek-Min Lim, Jeong-Il Seo, Young-Seok Noh, Hyun-Mo Gu
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Publication number: 20180074977Abstract: Techniques for improving execution of a lock instruction are provided herein. A lock instruction and younger instructions are allowed to speculatively retire prior to the store portion of the lock instruction committing its value to memory. These instructions thus do not have to wait for the lock instruction to complete before retiring. In the event that the processor detects a violation of the atomic or fencing properties of the lock instruction prior to committing the value of the lock instruction, the processor rolls back state and executes the lock instruction in a slow mode in which younger instructions are not allowed to retire until the stored value of the lock instruction is committed. Speculative retirement of these instructions results in increased processing speed, as instructions no longer need to wait to retire after execution of a lock instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: Gregory W. Smaus, John M. King, Michael D. Achenbach, Kevin M. Lepak, Matthew A. Rafacz, Noah Bamford
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Publication number: 20180076118Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a copper lead frame, a copper oxide compound layer and an encapsulant. The copper oxide compound layer is in contact with a surface of the copper lead frame. The copper oxide compound layer includes a copper(II) oxide, and a thickness of the copper oxide compound layer is in a range from about 50 nanometers to about 100 nanometers. The encapsulant is in contact with a surface of the copper oxide compound layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Min-Fong SHU, Yi-Hsiu TSENG
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Publication number: 20180072563Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes: (1) a carrier; (2) a sensor element disposed on or within the carrier; and (3) a cover including a top surface, a bottom surface and an inner sidewall, the inner sidewall defining a penetrating hole extending from the top surface to the bottom surface, and the penetrating hole exposing the sensor element. The semiconductor device package is characterized such that (i) the inner sidewall is divided into an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion is substantially perpendicular to the top surface, and the lower portion is tilted; or (ii) the entire inner sidewall is tilted. The lower portion of the inner sidewall or the entire inner sidewall is tilted at an angle of between about 10° to less than about 90°, relative to the top surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Ching-Han HUANG, Hsun-Wei CHAN, Yu-Hsuan TSAI
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Publication number: 20180075574Abstract: A method and apparatus for real time compressing randomly accessed data includes extracting a block of randomly accessed data from a memory hierarchy. One or more individual portions of the randomly accessed data are independently compressed in real time to create a lossless compressed image surface. The compressed image surface includes data of independently compressed image blocks for reading and decompressing in a random order. The method further includes storing structured information relating to the dynamically compressed randomly accessed data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: Chris Brennan, Timour T. Paltashev
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Publication number: 20180075769Abstract: A simulation device includes an outer frame and an inner frame. The outer frame is fixed to a floor surface and the inner frame is slideably interfaced to the outer frame. The inner frame has an inner frame axis. A hydraulic cylinder is interfaced between the outer frame and the inner frame. Operation of the hydraulic cylinder slides the inner frame with respect to the outer frame along the inner frame axis. A yaw platform is interfaced to the inner frame at one end at a pivot and at a distal opposing end by two or more bearings. The yaw platform has a yaw platform axis. Operation of a yaw motor or a yaw hydraulic ram interfaced between the yaw platform and the inner frame causes the yaw platform to change an angle between the inner frame axis and the yaw platform axis, providing simulation of yaw (loss of control).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Advanced Training System LLCInventor: Enrique Mar
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Publication number: 20180072596Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus, methods, and applications for treating wastewater, and more particularly to biological processes for removing pollutants from wastewater.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Advanced Biological Services, Inc.Inventor: G. Robert Whiteman
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Publication number: 20180076122Abstract: A semiconductor process includes: (a) attaching a metal layer on a carrier; (b) removing a portion of the metal layer to form a through hole and at least one metal via, wherein the at least one metal via is disposed in the through hole, and the at least one metal via is separated from a side wall of the through hole by a space; and (c) forming a redistribution layer on the metal layer, wherein the redistribution layer is electrically connected to the at least one metal via.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Long LU, Min Lung HUANG
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Publication number: 20180071963Abstract: A process is disclosed for manufacturing at least one wall of a tank and comprises at least a first layer of thermoplastic and a second foam-based layer. The second foam-based layer forms at least part of an anti-slosh device, and the process is characterized in that the first layer and the second layer are molded in the same mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Plastic Omnium Advanced Innovation and ResearchInventors: Franck DHAUSSY, Wilfried LEMASSON, Frederic GUIGNERY
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Publication number: 20180076177Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor package structure includes: (a) disposing at least one semiconductor element on a conductive structure, wherein the conductive structure includes at least one insulation layer and at least one circuit layer; (b) disposing an encapsulant on the conductive structure to cover the semiconductor element; (c) attaching a supporting structure on the conductive structure to surround the semiconductor element; and (d) disposing an upper element on the encapsulant, wherein a coefficient of thermal expansion of the upper element is in a range of variation less than or equal to about ±20% of a coefficient of thermal expansion of the circuit layer, and a bending modulus of the upper element is in a range of variation less than or equal to about ±35% of a bending modulus of the circuit layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.Inventor: Wen-Long LU
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Publication number: 20180074965Abstract: Described is a system and method for efficient pointer chasing in systems having a single memory node or a network of memory nodes. In particular, a pointer chasing command is sent along with a memory request by an issuing node to a memory node. The pointer chasing command indicates the number of interdependent memory accesses and information needed for the identified interdependent memory accesses. An address computing unit associated with the memory node determines the relevant memory address for an interdependent memory access absent further interaction with the issuing node or without having to return to the issuing node.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: Paula Aguilera Diez, Amin Farmahini-Farahani, Nuwan Jayasena
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Publication number: 20180074958Abstract: A data processing system includes a plurality of processors, local memories associated with a corresponding processor, and at least one inter-processor link In response to a first processor performing a load or store operation on an address of a corresponding local memory that is not currently in the local cache, a local cache allocates a first cache line and encodes a local state with the first cache line. In response to a load operation from an address of a remote memory that is not currently in the local cache, the local cache allocates a second cache line and encodes a remote state with the second cache line. The first processor performs subsequent loads and stores on the first cache line in the local cache in response to the local state, and subsequent loads from the second cache line in the local cache in response to the remote state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: Nuwan Jayasena, Michael Boyer
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Patent number: 9915726Abstract: A lightweight, low volume, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for personal electronic appliances. The present invention generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in personal electronic devices. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities to a variety of personal electronic appliances.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Continental Advanced Lidar Solutions US, LLCInventors: Howard Bailey, Patrick Gilliland, Barton Goldstein, Laurent Heughebaert, Brad Short, Joseph Spagnolia, Roger Stettner
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Patent number: 9917071Abstract: A semiconductor package includes: a first substrate including a first interconnection structure extending from a surface of the first substrate, the first interconnection structure including grains of a first size, a second substrate including: a second interconnection structure comprising grains of a second size, and a third interconnection structure disposed between the first interconnection structure and the second interconnection structure, the third interconnection structure including grains of a third size, a first sidewall inclined at a first angle to a reference plane and a second sidewall inclined at a second angle to the reference plane, wherein the first angle is different from the second angle, the first sidewall is disposed between the first substrate and the second sidewall, and the third size is smaller than both the first size and the second size.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.Inventors: Ying-Ta Chiu, Yong-Da Chiu, Dao-Long Chen, Chih-Cheng Lee, Chih-Pin Hung
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Patent number: 9916243Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing a bus lock and a translation lookaside buffer invalidate transaction includes receiving, by a lock master, a lock request from a first processor in a system. The lock master sends a quiesce request to all processors in the system, and upon receipt of the quiesce request from the lock master, all processors cease issuing any new transactions and issue a quiesce granted transaction. Upon receipt of the quiesce granted transactions from all processors, the lock master issues a lock granted message that includes an identifier of the first processor. The first processor performs an atomic transaction sequence and sends a first lock release message to the lock master upon completion of the atomic transaction sequence. The lock master sends a second lock release message to all processors upon receiving the first lock release message from the first processor.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: William L. Walker, Paul J. Moyer, Richard M. Born, Eric Morton, David Christie, Marius Evers, Scott T. Bingham
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Patent number: 9913984Abstract: An exemplary stimulation configuration management system may 1) obtain electric field imaging (EFI) data for a plurality of stimulation configurations associated with an electrode included in an intracochlear electrode array that is a part of a cochlear implant system associated with a patient, 2) identify, based on the EFI data, a stimulation configuration included in the plurality of stimulation configuration and that focuses an electric field produced by current applied to the electrode more than any other stimulation configuration included in the plurality of stimulation configurations, and 3) direct the cochlear implant system to use the identified stimulation configuration for the electrode during a normal operation of the cochlear implant system.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Advanced Bionics AGInventors: Myles McLaughlin, Melanie Lucile Gilbert
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Patent number: 9913963Abstract: A steerable catheter includes a body portion, a flexible catheter body with a proximal end and a distal tip and a continuous steering wire passing through the flexible body from the proximal end to the distal tip and turning back through the flexible body from the distal tip to the proximal end.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: ADVANCED PAIN CENTER, LLC.Inventor: Raymond Bedell
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Patent number: 9914559Abstract: A detachable handle includes a substantially U-shaped structural member and a second attaching member. A proximal end of the structural member includes a first attaching member and a distal end includes a plurality of clip members and at least one hole to hold a plurality of connection fittings and couplers respectively. A central opening is formed to hold at least one valve assembly when the second attaching member is connected to the first attaching member using at least one fastening member. The detachable handle is designed to keep the plurality of connection fittings and the at least one valve assembly away from the ground and out of the dirt.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Advanced Air Systems, Inc.Inventor: Steve Sasaki
