Patents by Inventor An Ma

An Ma has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION CIRCUITS, INTEGRATED CIRCUITS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE ESD PROTECTION CIRCUITS
    Publication number: 20110006342
    Abstract: An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit coupled with an input/output (I/O) pad is provided. The ESD protection circuit includes a first field oxide device coupled between a first terminal that is capable of providing a first supply voltage and the I/O pad. The first field oxide device includes a drain end having a first type of dopant and a source end having the first type of dopant. The first field oxide device includes a first doped region having a second type of dopant disposed adjacent to the drain end of the first field oxide device and a second doped region having the second type of dopant disposed adjacent to the source end of the first field oxide device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Chuan LEE, Kuo-Ji CHEN, Wade MA
  • Electrical connector with improved stiffener device
    Patent number: 7867004
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a number of electrical contacts and a stiffener device surrounding housing. A load plate is mounted to one end of the stiffener device and a lever is rotatably mounted to the other end of the stiffener device. The stiffener device includes an insulative frame for cost saving and a number of metal auxiliary members for increasing intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hao-Yun Ma
  • Light-weight solid state drive with rivet sets
    Patent number: 7869218
    Abstract: A Solid State Drive (SSD) device includes a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) defining rivet holes, and a support structure including parallel side frame rails defining rivet openings and support platforms for receiving and supporting the PCBA. Compression-mated rivet sets are used to connect the PCBA to the support structure, each rivet set including a female rivet portion and an associated male rivet portion. The PCBA is mounted onto the support structure such that the rivet holes are aligned with the rivet openings of the plurality of rivet openings, and then the rivet sets are mounted and secured using an automatic rivet tool such that each rivet set extends through an associated rivet hole/opening and fixedly engaged such that the PCBA and the support structure are held between end caps of the respective male and female rivet portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Super Talent Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Chin-Nan Ni, Siew S. Hiew, Abraham C. Ma
  • Ferroelectric layer with domains stabilized by strain
    Patent number: 7867786
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method including: providing a substrate; forming an underlying layer over the substrate; heating the substrate; forming a ferroelectric layer over the underlying layer, the ferroelectric layer having a thickness below a critical thickness, the underlying layer having a smaller lattice constant than the ferroelectric layer; cooling the substrate to room temperature; and inducing a compressive strain in the ferroelectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Qing Ma, Li-Peng Wang, Valluri Rao
  • Transport of multilane traffic over a multilane physical interface
    Patent number: 7869468
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for transporting a serial stream via a lower speed network using multiple parallel paths. At a transmitter, an optical or electromagnetic waveform is accepted representing a serial stream of digital information, and unbundled into n virtual information streams. Each virtual information stream is divided into a sequence of segments. Each segment is encapsulated, creating a sequence of packets by adding a start indicator to the beginning of each segment, and a terminate indicator to the end of each segment. Each packet is disinterleaved across m lanes and reinterleaved into n branches of framed data. Optical or electromagnetic waveforms representing the framed data are transmitted via n network branches. A receiver is also provided, which essentially reverses the above-described transmission method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Applied Micro Circuits Corporation
    Inventors: Dimitrios Giannakopoulos, Matthew Ornes, Matthew Brown, Tracy Ma
  • Method and apparatus for improving the visibility of a treemap
    Patent number: 7870509
    Abstract: The visibility of a treemap is improved by offsetting the area of a parent node relative to a bounding box containing all of its child nodes while constructing the treemap, so that a part of the bounding box lies outside the area of the parent node, and the area of each child node in the bounding box is located entirely or partially within the area of the parent node. The present invention highlights the parent-child relationships in the treemap with a cascading effect to make the structural information therein more apparent and easier to recognize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Nan Cao, Shixia Liu, Hao Lu, Xi Jun Ma, Martin Miles Wattenberg
  • Fixed write-protect seamless memory card
    Patent number: 7866562
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a memory card includes a bottom plastic piece having a plurality of lateral sides, one of which includes a notch, and a cavity interposed along the lateral sides. A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, including memory, is positioned in the cavity. A fin-structure is created as part of the manufacturing process of the bottom plastic piece of the card. The memory card is configured to function in a read-write mode when the fin-structure is present, and in a write-protect mode when the fins are snapped off, and the notch is exposed. Alternatively, a plug device can be insertably positioned into the notch, causing the memory card to function in a read-write mode when the plug device is positioned into the notch, and in a write-protect mode when the plug device is removed and the notch is exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: SuperTalent Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Siew Sin Hiew, Nan Nan, Abraham Chih-Kang Ma, Jim Chin-Nan Ni
  • Electronic system with NAND flash memory storing boot code and highly reliable boot up method
    Patent number: 7870378
    Abstract: A boot up method makes an electronic system boot up by a processor according to a boot code in a NAND flash memory and includes the following steps. First, the flash memory storing a boot code or boot codes is provided. Next, a first boot code is copied to an XIP memory in response to a hardware reset signal. Then, the processor executes the first boot code in the XIP memory and thus makes the system boot up. Next, whether the system boots up successfully is judged after a time delay. When the system fails to boot up, the system is reset and a second boot code is copied to the XIP memory. Thereafter, the processor executes the second boot code in the XIP memory and thus boots up the system. If the system still fails to boot up, the above-mentioned steps are repeated until the system boots up successfully.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Magic Pixel Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Hao Kuo, Chi-Houn Ma, Yu-Ting Cheng, Chun-Chieh Huang, Hua-Lin Chang
  • Method and system for detecting traffic information
    Patent number: 7869935
    Abstract: A traffic information sensor system includes an image acquisition device to generate video images of a traffic scene. The system also includes an image detection device to extract traffic information from the video images in connection with the lane position information of the traffic scene. The system also includes an information transfer device to transmit the extracted traffic information instead of the video images to a traffic management center. A traffic information detection method and system is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Xin-yu Ma, Huixing Jia
  • Method for enabling traceability and recovery from errors during migration of software applications
    Patent number: 7870169
    Abstract: A method (which can be computer implemented) for addressing errors during migration of software applications includes the step of obtaining access to a data repository, which includes a listing of migration decisions and a listing of dependencies associated with the migration decisions. The method further includes the steps of obtaining an indication of a migration error, tracing the migration error to at least a first one of the migration decisions in the data repository, and employing the listing of dependencies to identify at least a second one of the migration decisions, depending on the at least first one of the migration decisions identified in the tracing step, which is impacted by the migration error. Techniques for populating the data repository are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Draper, Kevin D. Galloway, Jim Hyde, Ying Li, Liang Liu, Qian Ma, Krishna C. Ratakonda, Kewei Sun
  • Substituted isoindolones and their use as metabotropic glutamate receptor potentiators
    Patent number: 7868008
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and n are as defined for formula I in the description. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds and to new intermediates employed in the preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and to the use of the compounds in therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Bradford Van Wagenen, Radhakrishnan Ukkiramapandian, Joshua Clayton, Ian Egle, James Empfield, Methvin Isaac, Fupeng Ma, Abdelmalik Slassi, Gary Steelman, Rebecca Urbanek, Sally Walsh
  • Application integration for operating systems without inter-process integration support
    Patent number: 7870566
    Abstract: To integrate a parent application and a child application, the parent application receives events through a user interface. If the events are to be processed by the child application, they are propagated to the child application. The child application generates content data based on the received events, writes the content data into a storage module, and then notifies the parent application. The parent application reads out the content data written in the storage module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Yao Zhang, Yan Bin Gao, Yong Lin Ma
  • Flash drive with spring-loaded retractable connector
    Patent number: 7869219
    Abstract: A pen-type computer peripheral device includes an elongated housing containing a PCBA having a plug connector. The PCBA is secured to a positioning member that is actuated by way of a press-push button that is exposed through a slot defined in a wall of the housing. A spring-loaded mechanism includes a spring and a locking mechanism that locks the connector in a retracted position and a deployed position, and the spring biases the connector from the retracted position to the deployed position, or vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Super Talent Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham C. Ma, Jim Chin-Nan Ni, Nan Nan
  • Integrated circuit package-on-package stacking system
    Patent number: 7868434
    Abstract: An integrated circuit package-on-package stacking system includes a leadframe interposer including: a leadframe having a lead; a molded base on a portion of the lead for only supporting the lead; and the leadframe interposer singulated from the leadframe, wherein the lead is bent to support a stack-up height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Stats Chippac Ltd.
    Inventors: Dioscoro A. Merilo, Heap Hoe Kuan, You Yang Ong, Seng Guan Chow, Ma. Shirley Asoy
  • Process for making multi-crystalline silicon thin-film solar cells
    Publication number: 20110003425
    Abstract: Dichlorosilane and diborane are deposited on the titanium-based alloy film to grow a p+ type back surface field film. The temperature is raised to grow a p? type light-soaking film on the p+ type back surface field film. Phosphine is deposited on the p? type light-soaking film to form an n+ type emitter. Thus, an n+-p?-p+ laminate is provided on the titanium-based alloy film. SiCNO:Ar plasma is used to passivate the n+-p?-p+ laminate, thus forming an anti-reflection film of SiCN/SiO2 on the n+ type emitter. The n+-p?-p+ laminate is etched in a patterned mask process. A p? type ohmic contact is formed on the titanium-based alloy film. The anti-reflection film is etched in a patterned mask process. The n+ type emitter is coated with a titanium/palladium/silver alloy film that is annealed in hydrogen. An n? type ohmic contact is formed on the n+ type emitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL - INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Tsun-Neng Yang, Shan-Ming Lan, Chin-Chen Chiang, Wei-Yang Ma, Chien-Te Ku, Yu-Hsiang Huang
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization and Detection Using Enzymatic Reactions on a Microarray
    Publication number: 20110003703
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a methods and systems for nucleic acid detection using enzymatic reactions on a microarray. In one embodiment, a probe comprising a probe nucleotide sequence and a substantially homogenous sequence extender portion is provided on the surface of a microarray. The probe nucleotide sequence is hybridized to the complementary target nucleotide sequence. A solution containing enzymes and detection elements is applied to the hybridized probe structure. The enzyme determines the composition of the nucleotide structure of the extender and creates a complementary homogenous sequence extender structure between the target nucleotide sequence and the microarray surface structure. The detection elements in the solution are bound to the extender structure, thus allowing detection using an appropriate detector system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Charles Ma, Yulin Lee
  • CENTRIFUGAL FAN AND NOISE REDUCTION METHOD IN CENTRIFUGAL FAN
    Publication number: 20110002775
    Abstract: A centrifugal fan having a sound reduction effect for noises in a wide frequency range is provided. The centrifugal fan comprises a motor to which an impeller is connected, a casing which surrounds the impeller and which has a bell-mouth-like suction port, and a bell-mouth-like orifice which has a suction port being concentric with the suction port of the casing and having a diameter as large as that of the suction port of the casing, in an outer shell, providing a plurality of protrusions in a resonant space surrounded by the orifice, the casing, and the outer shell, and providing depressions which are formed so as to be interposed between the protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicants: PANASONIC ECOLOGY SYSTEMS GUANGDONG CO., LTD., PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dongbin Ma, Masamitsu Morioka, Seiji Shirahama
  • METHOD FOR PREPARING SINGLE WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES FROM A METAL LAYER
    Publication number: 20110002838
    Abstract: Methods of preparing single walled carbon nanotubes are provided. An arrangement comprising one or more layers of fullerene in contact with one side of a metal layer and a solid carbon source in contact with the other side of metal layer is prepared. The fullerene/metal layer/solid carbon source arrangement is then heated to a temperature below where the fullerenes sublime. Alternatively, a non-solid carbon source may be used in place of a solid carbon source or the metal layer may simply be saturated with carbon atoms. A multiplicity of single walled carbon nanotubes are grown on the fullerene side of the metal layer, wherein at least 80% of the single walled carbon nanotubes in said multiplicity have a diameter within ±5% of a single walled carbon nanotube diameter D present in said multiplicity, said diameter D being in the range between 0.6-2.2 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: Hyperion Catalysis International, Inc
    Inventors: Howard Tennent, Hai-feng Zhang, Jun Ma
  • DRY HIGH POTENTIAL TESTER AND SOLAR SIMULATOR TOOL
    Publication number: 20110003404
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing a photovoltaic substrate disposes the substrate on a support gantry with connection points such as vacuum cups. The gantry is actuated into a test position. A probe nest coupled to the gantry connects to a junction box on the substrate. A power supply applies voltage to the junction box, and an actuated frame contacts an edge region of the substrate to detect any breakthrough current. The actuated frame comprises a liner for maximizing contact with the edge of the substrate. The liner may be conductive, or may have a conductive surface. Current sensors coupled to the conductive liner of the frame detect any breakthrough current. A solar spectrum simulator provides solar spectrum radiation for testing the photovoltaic properties of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Wang, Harry Smith Whitesell, III, Danny Cam Toan Lu, Tzay-Fa Su, Michael Marriot, Xue Hong Ma, Xiaoning Li, Jie Ling
  • Spaghetti Noodle Packed in Retort Pouch and Method for Preparing the Same
    Publication number: 20110003043
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing a spaghetti food packaged in a retort pouch, comprising: (a) boiling dry spaghetti noodles in hot water; (b) cooling and dehydrating the boiled spaghetti noodles; (c) spraying oil over the dehydrated spaghetti noodles; (d) packing the oiled spaghetti noodles in a retort pouch; and (e) subjecting the packed spaghetti noodles to multiple retort sterilization under predetermined temperature, time and pressure conditions. The spaghetti noodle product can be stored at room temperature for 12 months or longer without germ growth therein and can be instantly cooked al dente only by microwaving rather than by boiling in water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORP.
    Inventors: Ma-Ri Sohn, Young-Joo Han, Youn-Sung Cho, Mi-Hee Cho, Kang-Pyo Lee