Patents Assigned to Jonker LLC
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Publication number: 20240038307Abstract: A portable communications device is adapted with a controlled self-erasing option to programmably store user content and key data based on a desired limited lifespan for such data. This allows for improved security in the event the device is misplaced or lost as the onboard user data eventually becomes physically destroyed and unreadable to a third party without requiring a remote access destruction capability.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: JONKER LLCInventors: John Nicholas Gross, David K. Y. Liu
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Publication number: 20240038308Abstract: A controller is adapted for a portable communications device, such as a smartphone, with a user controlled self-erasing option to programmably store data locally only for limited periods of time until it can be uploaded to a cloud device. This allows for improved data storage management on the device including increased storage capacity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: JONKER LLCInventors: John Nicholas Gross, David K. Y. Liu
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Patent number: 11783898Abstract: An array of programmable non-volatile devices are is adapted such that their logic state is controllably altered over time by quiescent changes, slow controlled changes, scheduled changes, or some combination thereof imposed at a physical level. This allows for improved security and privacy for data to be permanently deleted. In some applications a data refresh and/or automatic backup can be implemented as well.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: JONKER LLCInventors: John Nicholas Gross, David K. Y. Liu
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Patent number: 11687660Abstract: An ephemeral peripheral system includes an ephemeral memory system and controller circuit for securing user data for a smartphone application. Different secure operating modes are provided for customizing user security requirements across end-to-end communications links, including in exchanges of electronic data between smartphone devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: JONKER LLCInventors: John Nicholas Gross, David K. Y. Liu
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Patent number: 11177393Abstract: An integrated circuit includes two different types of embedded memories, with cells that have different retention characteristics, and situated in different areas of the substrate. In some applications the cells are both non-volatile memories sharing a common gate layer but with different oxide layers, different thicknesses, etc. The first type of cell is a conventional flash cell which can be part of a logic/memory region, while the second type of cell uses capacitive coupling and can be located in a high voltage region. Because of their common features, the need for additional masks, manufacturing steps, etc. can be mitigated.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: JONKER LLCInventor: David Liu
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Publication number: 20210064764Abstract: An ephemeral peripheral system includes an ephemeral memory system and controller circuit for securing user data for a smartphone application. Different secure operating modes are provided for customizing user security requirements across end-to-end communications links, including in exchanges of electronic data between smartphone devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: JONKER LLCInventors: John Nicholas Gross, David K.Y. Liu
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Patent number: 10872985Abstract: A non-volatile memory cell and array structure is disclosed situated within a high voltage region of an integrated circuit. The cell utilizes capacitive coupling based on an overlap between a gate and a drift region to impart a programming voltage. Programming is effectuated using a drain extension which can act to inject hot electrons. The cell can be operated as a one-time programmable (OTP) or multiple-time programmable (MTP) device. The fabrication of the cell relies on processing steps associated with high voltage devices, thus avoiding the need for additional masks, manufacturing steps, etc.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: JONKER LLCInventor: David Liu
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Patent number: 10839086Abstract: An ephemeral system includes an ephemeral communications device and associated ephemeral memory system (onboard or peripheral) for securing user data. Different secure operating modes are provided for customizing user security requirements across end-to-end communications links, including in exchanges of electronic data between smartphone devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: JONKER LLCInventors: John Nicholas Gross, David K. Y. Liu
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Publication number: 20200168740Abstract: An integrated circuit includes two different types of embedded memories, with cells that have different retention characteristics, and situated in different areas of the substrate. In some applications the cells are both non-volatile memories sharing a common gate layer but with different oxide layers, different thicknesses, etc. The first type of cell is a conventional flash cell which can be part of a logic/memory region, while the second type of cell uses capacitive coupling and can be located in a high voltage region. Because of their common features, the need for additional masks, manufacturing steps, etc. can be mitigated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: JONKER, LLCInventor: David Liu
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Patent number: 10559700Abstract: A non-volatile memory cell and array structure is disclosed situated within a high voltage region of an integrated circuit. The cell utilizes capacitive coupling based on an overlap between a gate and a drift region to impart a programming voltage. Programming is effectuated using a drain extension which can act to inject hot electrons. The cell can be operated as a one-time programmable (OTP) or multiple-time programmable (MTP) device. The fabrication of the cell relies on processing steps associated with high voltage devices, thus avoiding the need for additional masks, manufacturing steps, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: JONKER LLCInventor: David Liu
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Patent number: 10198889Abstract: A non-volatile memory system adapted for securely registering votes within a voting system is described. The votes are encoded as a set of logically grouped cells based on a voter's selection of an item. The encoding assures that the votes are easily distinguishable by a read circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: JONKER LLCInventor: David Liu
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Patent number: 10115467Abstract: A programmable non-volatile memory device effectuates two different functions (read, erase (re-program)) during a single instruction or command. During a first phase of the command a cell state is determined by a memory controller circuit, and in a second phase of the same command the cell state is re-written. This implementation is useful for applications where it is desirable to permit one time access only of particular data/content.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Jonker LLCInventors: David K. Y. Liu, John Nicholas Gross
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Patent number: 10061738Abstract: An ephemeral system includes an ephemeral communications device and associated ephemeral memory system (onboard or peripheral) for securing user data. Different secure operating modes are provided for customizing user security requirements across end-to-end communications links, including in exchanges of electronic data between smartphone devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: JONKER LLCInventors: John Nicholas Gross, David K.Y. Liu
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Patent number: 9570161Abstract: An array of programmable non-volatile devices, such as a nominal OTP cell, is operated such that a Vt representing a particular binary logic state is changed over time. This allows for re-programming and emulating a few times or multi-time programmable device.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Jonker, LLC.Inventor: David K. Y. Liu
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Patent number: 9570175Abstract: An array of programmable non-volatile devices, such as a nominal OTP cell, is adapted such that a Vt representing a particular binary logic state can be changed over time. This allows for re-programming and emulating a few times or multi-time programmable device.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Jonker LLCInventor: David K. Y. Liu
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Patent number: 9558813Abstract: An array of programmable non-volatile devices, such as a nominal OTP cell, is operated such that a Vt representing a particular binary logic state is changed over time. This allows for re-programming and emulating a few times or multi-time programmable device.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Jonker, LLCInventor: David K. Y. Liu
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Patent number: 9324438Abstract: An array of programmable non-volatile devices, such as a nominal OTP cell, is operated such that a Vt representing a particular binary logic state is changed over time. This allows for re-programming and emulating a few times or multi-time programmable device.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: JONKER LLCInventor: David K. Y. Liu
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Patent number: 9305931Abstract: A non-volatile memory cell and array structure is disclosed situated within a high voltage region of an integrated circuit. The cell utilizes capacitive coupling based on an overlap between a gate and a drift region to impart a programming voltage. Programming is effectuated using a drain extension which can act to inject hot electrons. The cell can be operated as a one-time programmable (OTP) or multiple-time programmable (MTP) device. The fabrication of the cell relies on processing steps associated with high voltage devices, thus avoiding the need for additional masks, manufacturing steps, etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Jonker, LLCInventor: David K. Y. Liu
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Patent number: 9064192Abstract: A non-volatile memory system adapted for securely registering votes within a voting system is described. The votes are encoded as a set of logically grouped cells based on a voter's selection of an item. The encoding assures that the votes are easily distinguishable by a read circuit.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Jonker LLCInventor: David Liu
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Patent number: 7920426Abstract: A programmable non-volatile device is made which uses a floating gate that functions as a FET gate that overlaps a portion of a source/drain region. This allows a programming voltage for the device to be imparted to the floating gate through capacitive coupling, thus changing the state of the device. The invention can be used in environments such as data encryption, reference trimming, manufacturing ID, security ID, and many other applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Jonker LLCInventor: David Liu