Patents Assigned to Thin Film Electronics ASA
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Patent number: 10202283Abstract: A cyclic silane having high purity, a composition containing a polysilane obtained by polymerization of the cyclic silane, and a silicon thin film are disclosed. A method for producing a cyclic silane of the formula (SiH2)n, where n is an integer of 4 to 6, includes reacting a cyclic silane compound of the formula (SiR1R2)n (where R1 and R2 are each a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group) with a hydrogen halide in the presence of an aluminum halide to obtain a cyclic silane of the formula (SiR3R4)n (where R3 and R4 are each a halogen atom), and then distilling the solution, and reducing the cyclic silane of the formula (SiR3R4)n with hydrogen or lithium aluminum hydride. The distillation may be carried out at a temperature of 40° C. to 80° C. under a reduced pressure of 0 to 30 Torr.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventors: Yuichi Goto, Kentaro Nagai, Masahisa Endo, Gun Son
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Publication number: 20190019074Abstract: A wireless (e.g., near field or RF) communication device, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The method of manufacturing the wireless communication device includes forming an integrated circuit on a first substrate, printing stud bumps on input and/or output terminals of the integrated circuit, forming an antenna on a second substrate, and electrically connecting ends of the antenna to the stud bumps. The antenna is configured to (i) receive and (ii) transmit or broadcast wireless signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventors: Mao TAKASHIMA, Junfeng MEI
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Publication number: 20180359858Abstract: An electronic device, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The method of manufacturing the electronic device includes forming a first metal layer on a first substrate, forming an integrated circuit or a discrete electrical component on a second substrate, forming electrical connectors on input and/or output terminals of the integrated circuit or discrete electrical component, forming a second metal layer on the first metal layer, the second metal layer improving adhesion and/or electrical connectivity of the first metal layer to the electrical connectors on the integrated circuit or discrete electrical component, and electrically connecting the electrical connectors to the second metal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventor: Mao ITO
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Patent number: 10115051Abstract: A tag or smart label including a humidity sensor, and methods of manufacturing and using the same, are disclosed. The tag or smart label includes a substrate or backplane with a battery or antenna, a humidity sensor, and an integrated circuit thereon. The integrated circuit is in electrical communication with the humidity sensor and the antenna or battery, and is configured to process a signal from the humidity sensor corresponding to the humidity level or value in the environment to be monitored, and provide or generate a signal that represents the humidity level/value. The humidity sensor includes first and second electrodes that are a predetermined distance apart, a humidity-sensitive material having one or more electrical, mechanical or chemical properties that vary as a function of the humidity level/value, and a water- and/or humidity-permeable membrane covering the humidity-sensitive material.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventors: Mao Takashima, Aditi Chandra
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Patent number: 10115053Abstract: A wireless (e.g., near field or RF) communication device, and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The wireless communication device includes a receiver and/or transmitter, a substrate with an antenna thereon, an integrated circuit, and one or more protection lines. The antenna receives and/or transmits or broadcasts a wireless signal. The integrated circuit processes the wireless signal and/or information therefrom, and/or generates the wireless signal and/or information therefor. The integrated circuit has a first set of terminals electrically connected to the antenna. The protection line(s) are on a common or different substrate as the antenna. The protection line(s) sense or determine a continuity state of a package or container on which the communication device is placed or to which the communication device is fixed or adhered, and are electrically connected to a second set of terminals of the integrated circuit different from the first set of terminals.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventor: Matthew A. Bright
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Publication number: 20180253632Abstract: A security and/or identification device including an integrated circuit and an antenna or a battery, and methods of manufacturing and using the same, are disclosed. The integrated circuit is on a substrate to be applied, affixed or attached to a package or container, and includes a set of connection pads electrically connectable to an external component, and a memory storing a unique identification number. The antenna or battery may be on the same or a different substrate. The antenna receives a first wireless signal, transmits a second wireless signal, and enables the integrated circuit to extract power from the first wireless signal. The battery provides power to the integrated circuit. The connection pads may be electrically connectable to one or more sensing lines, and the integrated circuit may further include a continuity sensor configured to determine a continuity state of the package/container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2017Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventors: David ULAND, Patricia BRITTON, Peter FISCHER, Aditi CHANDRA
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Publication number: 20180247509Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for associating one or more wireless tags with one or more products is disclosed. The method comprises communicating wirelessly with the wireless tag(s) using a mobile device, associating the wireless tag(s) with a user account, and assigning at least one of the wireless tag(s) to a current product or a new product. The system comprises one or more wireless tags, a mobile device configured to communicate wirelessly with the wireless tag(s), and a storage server or cloud computer configured to (i) send, receive and store the information regarding the wireless tag(s) and the associated product and (ii) store and execute an analytics program or web application configured to track the information regarding the wireless tag(s). A computer-readable storage medium enabling the method on the mobile device and a system for managing one or more wireless tags associated with one or more products are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventors: Zvika ASHKENAZI, Christian DELAY
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Publication number: 20180225559Abstract: A method, algorithm, architecture, circuits, and/or systems for EAS, HF, UHF, and RFID designs suitable for multi-tag read applications using TTF anti-collision schemes are disclosed. In one embodiment, a tag for wirelessly communicating with a reader can include: (i) a memory portion with an identifier, the memory having at least one printed layer; and (ii) a circuit for providing a bit string followed by a predetermined silent period, where the bit string is related to the identifier. The tag can include pre-programmed memory bits (e.g., bits the value of which is programmed by printing), or alternatively, memory bits formed by conventional photolithography, but having connections made using printing technology to form the identifier, for example. A unique identifier for each tag or device used in a system under a given set of operating conditions can allow a reader to distinguish between them based on a length and/or value of a bit string, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventors: Vivek SUBRAMANIAN, Vikram PAVATE
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Publication number: 20180205135Abstract: A wireless communication device and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The wireless communication device includes a substrate with an antenna and/or inductor thereon, a patterned ferrite layer overlapping the antenna and/or inductor, and a capacitor electrically connected to the antenna and/or inductor. The wireless communication device may further include an integrated circuit including a receiver configured to convert a first wireless signal to an electric signal and a transmitter configured to generate a second wireless signal, the antenna being configured to receive the first wireless signal and transmit or broadcast the second wireless signal. The patterned ferrite layer advantageously mitigates the deleterious effect of metal objects in proximity to a reader and/or transponder magnetically coupled to the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventors: Mao TAKASHIMA, Aditi CHANDRA, Somnath MUKHERJEE, Gloria WONG, Khanh VAN TU, Joey LI, Anton POPIOLEK, Arvind KAMATH
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Patent number: 9985664Abstract: Circuits and circuit elements configured to generate a random delay, a monostable oscillator, circuits configured to broadcasting repetitive messages wireless systems, and methods for forming such circuits, devices, and systems. The present invention advantageously provides relatively low cost delay generating circuitry based on TFT technology in wireless electronics applications, particularly in RFID applications. Such novel, technically simplified, low cost TFT-based delay generating circuitry enables novel wireless circuits, devices and systems, and methods for producing such circuits, devices and systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Thin Film Electronics, ASAInventors: Vivek Subramanian, Mingming Mao, Zhigang Wang
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Patent number: 9985691Abstract: A wireless (e.g., near field or RF) communication device, and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The wireless communication device includes a receiver and/or transmitter, a substrate with an antenna thereon, an integrated circuit, and one or more continuity sensors. The antenna receives and/or backscatters a wireless signal. The integrated circuit processes the wireless signal and/or information therefrom, and/or generates the wireless signal and/or information therefor. The continuity sensor(s) are configured to sense or determine the presence of a chemical or substance in the package or container, and thus a continuity state of a package or container on which the communication device is placed or to which the communication device is fixed or adhered. The continuity sensor(s) are electrically connected to a set of terminals of the integrated circuit different from the set of terminals to which the antenna is electrically connected.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventor: Somnath Mukherjee
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Patent number: 9953259Abstract: A MOS RF surveillance and/or identification tag, and methods for its manufacture and use. The tag generally includes an interposer, an antenna and/or inductor on the interposer, and integrated circuitry on the interposer in a location other than the antenna and/or inductor. The integrated circuitry generally has a lowest layer in physical contact with the interposer surface. The method of manufacture generally includes forming a lowest layer of integrated circuitry on an interposer, forming successive layers of the integrated circuitry on the lowest layer of integrated circuitry, and attaching an electrically conductive functional layer to the interposer. Alternatively, an electrically conductive structure may be formed from a functional layer attached to the interposer.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Thin Film Electronics, ASAInventors: J. Devin MacKenzie, Vikram Pavate
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Patent number: 9947988Abstract: A wireless communication device and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The wireless communication device includes a substrate with an antenna and/or inductor thereon, a patterned ferrite layer overlapping the antenna and/or inductor, and a capacitor electrically connected to the antenna and/or inductor. The wireless communication device may further include an integrated circuit including a receiver configured to convert a first wireless signal to an electric signal and a transmitter configured to generate a second wireless signal, the antenna being configured to receive the first wireless signal and transmit or broadcast the second wireless signal. The patterned ferrite layer advantageously mitigates the deleterious effect of metal objects in proximity to a reader and/or transponder magnetically coupled to the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventors: Mao Takashima, Aditi Chandra, Somnath Mukherjee, Gloria Wong, Khanh Van Tu, Joey Li, Anton Popiolek, Arvind Kamath
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Patent number: 9934836Abstract: An electronic component (1) and an electronic device (100) comprising one or more such components (1). The electronic component (1) comprises a stack (4) of layers arranged on a flexible substrate (3). Said stack comprises an electrically active part (4a) and a protective layer (11) for protecting the electrically active part against scratches and abrasion. Said electrically active part comprises a bottom electrode layer (5) and a top electrode layer (9) and at least one insulating or semi-insulating layer (7) between said electrodes. The stack further comprises a buffer layer (13), arranged between the top electrode layer (9) and the protective layer (11). The buffer layer (13) is adapted for at least partially absorbing a lateral dimensional change (?L) occurring in the protective layer (11) and thus preventing said dimensional change (?L) from being transferred to the electrically active part (4a), thereby reducing the risk of short circuit to occur between the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: THIN FILM ELECTRONICS ASAInventors: Christer Karlsson, Olle Jonny Hagel, Jakob Nilsson, Per Bröms
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Publication number: 20180089552Abstract: A wireless (e.g., near field or RF) communication device, and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The wireless communication device includes a receiver and/or transmitter, a substrate with an antenna thereon, an integrated circuit, and one or more protection lines. The antenna receives and/or transmits or broadcasts a wireless signal. The integrated circuit processes the wireless signal and/or information therefrom, and/or generates the wireless signal and/or information therefor. The integrated circuit has a first set of terminals electrically connected to the antenna. The protection line(s) are on a common or different substrate as the antenna. The protection line(s) sense or determine a continuity state of a package or container on which the communication device is placed or to which the communication device is fixed or adhered, and are electrically connected to a second set of terminals of the integrated circuit different from the first set of terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventor: Matthew A. BRIGHT
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Patent number: 9846835Abstract: A wireless (e.g., near field or RF) communication device, and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The wireless communication device includes a receiver and/or transmitter, a substrate with an antenna thereon, an integrated circuit, and one or more protection lines. The antenna receives and/or transmits or broadcasts a wireless signal. The integrated circuit processes the wireless signal and/or information therefrom, and/or generates the wireless signal and/or information therefor. The integrated circuit has a first set of terminals electrically connected to the antenna. The protection line(s) are on a common or different substrate as the antenna. The protection line(s) sense or determine a continuity state of a package or container on which the communication device is placed or to which the communication device is fixed or adhered, and are electrically connected to a second set of terminals of the integrated circuit different from the first set of terminals.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Thin Film Electronics, ASAInventor: Matthew A. Bright
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Publication number: 20170317719Abstract: A wireless (e.g., near field or RF) communication device, and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The wireless communication device includes a receiver and/or transmitter, a substrate with an antenna thereon, an integrated circuit, and one or more continuity sensors. The antenna receives and/or backscatters a wireless signal. The integrated circuit processes the wireless signal and/or information therefrom, and/or generates the wireless signal and/or information therefor. The continuity sensor(s) are configured to sense or determine the presence of a chemical or substance in the package or container, and thus a continuity state of a package or container on which the communication device is placed or to which the communication device is fixed or adhered. The continuity sensor(s) are electrically connected to a set of terminals of the integrated circuit different from the set of terminals to which the antenna is electrically connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventor: Somnath MUKHERJEE
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Publication number: 20170309470Abstract: A method of exchanging or transforming end groups in and/or improving the ferroelectric properties of a PVDF-TrFE co-polymer is disclosed. A bulky or chemically dissimilar end group, such as an iodine, sulfate, aldehyde or carboxylic acid end group, may be transformed to a hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine atom. A method of making a PVDF-TrFE co-polymer is disclosed, including polymerizing a mixture of VDF and TrFE using an initiator, and transforming a bulky or chemically dissimilar end group to a hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine atom. A PVDF-TrFE co-polymer or other fluorinated alkene polymer is also disclosed. The co-polymer may be used as a ferroelectric, electromechanical, piezoelectric or dielectric material in an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventors: Jakob NILSSON, Christian BROX-NILSEN
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Patent number: 9755309Abstract: A near field communication device, and methods of manufacturing and using the same. The near field communication device includes a receiver configured to convert a received near field signal to an electric signal, a transmitter configured to generate a transmittable near field signal, a dielectric substrate within a housing, an antenna on the dielectric substrate, and a compensating loop within the housing and coupled to the antenna. The antenna is configured to receive the received near field signal and to transmit or broadcast the transmittable near field signal. The compensating loop is electromagnetically coupled to the antenna and advantageously mitigates or counteracts an electromagnetic effect of metal on or near a surface of the dielectric substrate opposite from the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventor: Somnath Mukherjee
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Publication number: 20170242313Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an encapsulated electrochromic display and a method for encapsulating the same. The method includes forming the electrochromic display on a first encapsulation layer, conditioning the electrochromic display in an environment having a predetermined minimum water vapor therein, and applying a second encapsulation layer on the electrochromic display. The electrochromic display includes at least a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electrochromic layer between the first and second electrodes. At least one of the first and second electrodes is formed by a roll-to-roll printing process and comprises a material having an air or water vapor permeability sufficient to allow water vapor to permeate the electrochromic layer during the roll-to-roll printing process, and at least one of the first and second encapsulation layers is optically transparent.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: Thin Film Electronics ASAInventors: Annelie EVEBORN, Olle HAGEL, Jakob NILSSON, Susanne NORLEN, Mikko PAAKKOLANVAARA