Patents Assigned to Singapore Pte. Ltd.
  • Transducers with annular contacts
    Patent number: 7579753
    Abstract: An electronic device and transducer structures are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Avago Technologies Wireless IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: R. Shane Fazzio, Walter Dauksher, Atul Goel
  • Inductive multi-turn encoder
    Patent number: 7579829
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided an inductive multi-turn encoder which employs inductive means to determine the number of revolutions a central shaft operably connected to the module has turned. The inductive coils comprise emitter coils and receiver coils, which are operably associated with and opposed to corresponding geared circular disks, which in turn are arranged to implement a predetermined gear reduction ratio. The inductive multi-turn encoder is capable of operating under high temperature conditions and withstanding the effects of various environmental contaminants. The inductive multi-turn encoder disclosed herein is also amenable to miniaturization and low cost manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Avago Technologies ECBU IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Weng Fei Wong, Sze Kuang Lee
  • Assembly for reducing oxidation of semiconductor devices
    Patent number: 7578423
    Abstract: An assembly for reducing oxidation of a semiconductor device comprises a holding device for securing the semiconductor device to a platform. The holding device includes at least one opening for providing access by a bonding tool to bonding areas where the semiconductor device is to be bonded. A slidable cover covers the holding device and has a slot for providing access by the bonding tool to the bonding areas through the slot. A guiding device is positioned on the slidable cover and is coupled to a pusher which is operative to push the slidable cover to move along a first axis. The pusher is further guided by the guiding device to move relative to the slidable cover along a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis without pushing the slidable cover to move in the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd.
    Inventors: Rong Duan, Zhao Ya Rui, Pei Bei Xu
  • USB connector locking arrangements
    Patent number: 7578691
    Abstract: A USB connection arrangement, where more secure locking is afforded than has hitherto been achieved. With a first USB connecting portion and a second USB connecting portion, a locking arrangement is provided for physically securing the first USB connecting portion and the second USB connecting portion with respect to one another. The locking arrangement includes at least one receptor portion disposed on at least one of the first and second USB connecting portions, and at least one pin portion engageable with the at least one receptor portion for physically securing at least one of the first and second connecting portions with respect to the other of the first and second connecting portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Arnold S. Weksler, Scott Edwards Kelso, John Carl Mese, Nathan J. Peterson, Rod D. Walterman
  • System, method and apparatus for completing the generation of test records after an abort event
    Patent number: 7581148
    Abstract: A system for formatting test data includes at least one data formatter to retrieve test data from a data store, upon receiving notifications of test events, and to generate a number of test records based on the test data. The system further includes an abort handler to cause at least one of the data formatters to complete the generation of its number of test records based on currently available test data in the data store, in response to an abort event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Verigy (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Reid Hayhow, Carli Connally
  • Storage conversion for anti-virus speed-up
    Patent number: 7581252
    Abstract: A computer system includes a security subsystem which is able to trustfully track which files or storage areas of a storage device have been altered since a last virus scan. The trusted information can then be used to accelerate scans for undesirable code or data such as viruses and invalid or corrupt registry entries. In the case of viruses, files or storage areas which have been altered are scanned against a super-set of virus definitions. Unaltered files or storage areas are scanned against a subset of virus definitions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: David Carroll Challener, John Peter Karidis
  • Secure storage tracking for anti-virus speed-up
    Patent number: 7581253
    Abstract: A computer system includes a security subsystem which is able to trustfully track which files or storage areas of a storage device have been altered since a last virus scan. The trusted information can then be used to accelerate scans for undesirable code or data such as viruses and invalid or corrupt registry entries. In the case of viruses, files or storage areas which have been altered are scanned against a super-set of virus definitions. Unaltered files or storage areas are scanned against a subset of virus definitions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: David Carroll Challener, John Peter Karidis
  • Dynamic comparator system
    Patent number: 7580452
    Abstract: A dynamic comparator system includes a dynamic comparator, a feedback filter, and a summer. The dynamic comparator is configured with a comparison signal having an initial state. The dynamic comparator is further configured to receive an input signal and to generate an output signal. The feedback filter is configured to receive the output signal from the dynamic comparator and to generate a filter response signal therefrom. The summer is configured to receive the filter response signal from the feedback filter, to receive the input signal, and to generate a sum signal combining the filter response signal and the input signal. The dynamic comparator compares the input signal to the initial state of the comparison signal, and based on the comparison, optionally adjusts the state of the comparison signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventor: Benny Wing Hung Lai
  • High Voltage Isolation Semiconductor Capacitor Digital Communication Device and Corresponding Package
    Publication number: 20090206958
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a semiconductor digital communication device comprising communication drive and sense electrodes formed in a single plane, where the electrodes have relatively high sidewalls. The relatively high sidewalls permit low electrical field densities to be obtained in the sense and drive electrodes during operation, and further permit very high breakdown voltages to be obtained between the electrodes, and between the drive electrode and an underlying ground plane substrate. The device effects communications between drive and receive circuits through the drive and sense electrodes by capacitive means, and in a preferred embodiment is capable of effecting relatively high-speed digital communications. The device may be formed in a small package using, by way of example, CMOS or other semiconductor fabrication and packaging processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Avago Technologies ECBU (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Fun Kok Chow, Gek-Yong Ng, Kah Wang Lee
  • Single Track Optical Encoder
    Publication number: 20090206244
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a reflective optical encoder having at least three channels—two data channels and one index channel—disposed along a common axis or single track. The single track configuration disclosed herein permits very high resolution reflective optical encoders in small packages to be provided. In addition, the single track configuration reduces problems with misalignment between code scales and light detectors, permits relatively simple electronic circuitry to be used to process outputs, and reduces manufacturing, assembly, integrated circuit and encoder costs. Methods of making and using such optical encoders are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Avago Technologies ECBU (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Saidan Saiful Bahari, Chung Min Thor, Tengku Norazman Bin Tengku Abd Aziz
  • High Voltage Isolation Dual Capacitor Communication System
    Publication number: 20090206960
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a high voltage isolation dual capacitor communication system comprising communication drive and sense electrodes and corresponding first and second capacitors that are formed in two separate devices. The two devices are electrically connected in series to provide a single galvanicly-isolated communication system that exhibits high breakdown voltage performance in combination with good signal coupling. The system effects communications between drive and receive circuits through the first and second capacitors, and in a preferred embodiment is capable of effecting relatively high-speed digital communications. The system may be formed in a small package using, by way of example, CMOS or other semiconductor fabrication and packaging processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Avago Technologies ECBU (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
    Inventors: Gek Yong Ng, Fun Kok Chow, Kah Weng Lee
  • Dual-positioning controller and method for controlling an indicium on a display of an electronic device
    Patent number: 7576726
    Abstract: A dual-positioning controller includes a two positioning controllers for controlling movement of an indicium, such as a cursor, on a display of an electronic device. A coarse controller controls coarse movement of the indicium relative to content displayed on the display. A fine controller controls fine movement of the indicium relative to the content on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Avago Technologies ECBU IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Jonah A. Harley, Dale W. Schroeder
  • OPTICAL FINGER NAVIGATION DEVICE WITH A FOLDED AIR LENS
    Publication number: 20090201594
    Abstract: A fingerprint navigation system with a folded air lens structure and a folded air lens. The system includes a light source, a folded air lens structure, a light reflector, and a navigation sensor. The folded air lens structure is aligned to direct light from the light source to an object surface. The folded air lens structure includes a first portion and a second portion. The light reflector is aligned to direct the light from the first portion of the folded air lens structure to the second portion of the folded air lens structure. The navigation sensor is calibrated to produce a navigation image corresponding to the light directed through the folded air lens structure and the folded air lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES ECBU IP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventor: George E. Smith
  • Switched Length Match Transmission Path Instrument
    Publication number: 20090201108
    Abstract: A testing apparatus includes one or more trace banks. Each trace bank includes (1) an input switch operable to couple an input port to one of multiple output ports, (2) an output switch operable to couple one of multiple input ports to one output port, and (3) transmission lines of different lengths coupled between the output ports of the input switch and the input ports of the output switch. The trace banks can be cascaded using cables to connect their output and input ports. The input and output switches in the trace banks are controlled to provide a transmission path of the desired length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte, LTD
    Inventor: Jeff P. Kirsten
  • VERTICAL MAGNETIC RECORDING DISK MANUFACTURING METHOD AND VERTICAL MAGNETIC RECORDING DISK
    Publication number: 20090202866
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a magnetic disk including at least a magnetic recording layer on a substrate 1 and used for vertical magnetic recording, in a step of forming, on the substrate 1, the magnetic recording layer composed of a ferromagnetic layer 5 having a granular structure and an exchange energy control layer 7 constituted by a laminated layer formed on the ferromagnetic layer 5, at least the exchange energy control layer 7 is formed through sputtering in an atmosphere of a rare gas having a greater mass than an argon gas. The rare gas having a greater mass than the argon gas is a krypton (Kr) gas, for example. The exchange energy control layer 7 is a laminated layer composed of a first layer containing Co or a Co-alloy and a second layer containing palladium (Pd) or platinum (Pt), for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicants: HOYA CORPORATION, HOYA MAGNETICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Kong Kim, Jo Alvin Dumaya
  • Computer backups using un-used disk space
    Patent number: 7574458
    Abstract: A method, computer program product and system for backing up and restoring files using systems with available disk space. A daemon application may be installed on systems with available disk space to store backup files. The daemon application may transmit data to a central system that indicates the amount of available disk space on its system. The central system may create a master file that includes a listing of systems with available disk space and the amount of available disk space for each listed system. A backup application may be installed on systems whose files are to be backed up. The backup application may be configured to download the master file and determine which systems from the master file are to receive the files to be backed up from its system. By storing backup files on systems with available disk space, a company may reduce its cost in backing up files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
    Inventor: James J. Rhodes
  • Vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser including a supported airgap distributed bragg reflector
    Patent number: 7573931
    Abstract: A vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser incorporating a supported air gap distributed Bragg reflector is disclosed. The supported air gap DBR includes a regrowth layer of material that provides mechanical support for the original material layers. The supported air gap DBR is fabricated by first growing alternating pairs of a first material and a sacrificial material over a suitable substrate. The layer pairs of the first material and sacrificial material are covered by a suitable dielectric material. The dielectric material is then selectively removed exposing regions of the first material and sacrificial material where selective regrowth of additional material is desired. The selective regrowth of the additional material provides mechanical support for the semiconductor material that remains after a selective etch removal of the sacrificial material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Renne Ty Tan, Chao Kun Lin, Scott W. Corzine, Jintian Zhu, Michael H. Leary
  • Mold flash removal process for electronic devices
    Patent number: 7572675
    Abstract: A method is provided for removing excess encapsulation material from unmolded surfaces of a molded substrate including semiconductor packages by utilizing an acid solution. The method comprises the steps of mounting the substrate to a holding device with the unmolded surfaces facing an acid source for supplying an acid solution, contacting the unmolded surfaces with the acid solution for a sufficient time to remove the excess encapsulation material from the unmolded surfaces while substantially avoiding contact with molded surfaces thereof, and thereafter removing the substrate from contact with the acid solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd.
    Inventors: Srikanth Narasimalu, Premkumar Jeromerajan
  • Image data processing
    Patent number: 7573603
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing image data are disclosed. The method includes the step of partitioning the image data into a plurality of data portions (?Page) for processing. Each data portion comprises a plurality of rows of pixels corresponding to at least one print swath height. The data portions are processed in a plurality of intermediate processing stages. The data portions are processed sequentially. The number of pixels per row of a data portion is determined to be just large enough ensure adequate output printing data for a given print head at all times. The processed data is then delivered to the print head in a just-in-time manner (JIT). An apparatus for processing the image data comprises an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Avago Technologies Fiber IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Purushothaman Pattusamy, Peter Ngee Ching Lim
  • Matching circuits on optoelectronic devices
    Patent number: 7573126
    Abstract: The present invention alters the frequency response of an optoelectronic device to match a driver circuit that drives the optoelectronic device. The optoelectronic device is formed on a first substrate. A matching circuit is also formed on the first substrate and coupled to the optoelectronic device to change its frequency response. The matching circuit provides a precise and repeatable amount of inductance to an optoelectronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Avago Technologies Fiber IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter Henry Mahowald