Patents by Inventor Brett Werner

Brett Werner 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).

  • Systems and methods for inhibiting backend access to integrated circuits by integrating photon and electron sensing latch-up circuits
    Patent number: 10204875
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for inhibiting backend access to an integrated circuit are provided including latch-up circuits triggered by photons, electrons, and ions to create catastrophic failures in integrated circuits. Exemplary systems include latch-up circuits with floating gate bit cells which, when triggered, close the latch-up circuits so that the latch-up circuits can amplify current in a positive feedback loop to create a short circuit to inhibit unauthorized individuals from probing or modifying an integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Matthew Kay, Matthew Gadlage, Adam Duncan, Brett Hamilton, Brett Werner, Austin Roach
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING BACKEND ACCESS TO INTEGRATED CIRCUITS BY INTEGRATING PHOTON AND ELECTRON SENSING LATCH-UP CIRCUITS
    Publication number: 20180301427
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for inhibiting backend access to an integrated circuit are provided including latch-up circuits triggered by photons, electrons, and ions to create catastrophic failures in integrated circuits. Exemplary systems include latch-up circuits with floating gate bit cells which, when triggered, close the latch-up circuits so that the latch-up circuits can amplify current in a positive feedback loop to create a short circuit to inhibit unauthorized individuals from probing or modifying an integrated circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Matthew Kay, Matthew Gadlage, Adam Duncan, Brett Hamilton, Brett Werner, Austin Roach