Patents by Inventor Kun Zhang

Kun Zhang 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).

  • Publication number: 20230005856
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, and a bonding interface between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure. The first semiconductor structure includes an array of memory cells and a first semiconductor layer in contact with sources of the array of NAND memory strings. The second semiconductor structure includes a second semiconductor layer, a first peripheral circuit of the array of memory cells including a first transistor in contact with a first side of the second semiconductor layer, and a second peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a second transistor in contact with a second side of the second semiconductor layer opposite to the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Liang Chen, Wei Liu, Yanhong Wang, Zhiliang Xia, Wenxi Zhou, Kun Zhang, Yuancheng Yang
  • Publication number: 20230005544
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, a third semiconductor structure, and a first bonding interface between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure. The first semiconductor structure includes an array of memory cells. The second semiconductor structure includes a first peripheral circuit of the array of memory cells. The first peripheral circuit includes a first transistor. A third semiconductor structure includes a second peripheral circuit of the array of memory cells. The second peripheral circuit includes a second transistor. The first semiconductor structure, the second semiconductor structure, and the third semiconductor structure are stacked over one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Liang Chen, Wei Liu, Yanhong Wang, Zhiliang Xia, Wenxi Zhou, Kun Zhang, Yuancheng Yang
  • Publication number: 20230005862
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, and a bonding interface between the first and the second semiconductor structures. The first semiconductor structure includes an array of NAND memory strings, a first peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a first transistor, a polysilicon layer between the array of NAND memory strings and the first peripheral circuit, and a first semiconductor layer in contact with the first transistor. The polysilicon layer is in contact with sources of the array of NAND memory strings. The second semiconductor structure includes a second peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a second transistor, and a second semiconductor layer in contact with the second transistor. The second semiconductor layer is between the bonding interface and the second semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Yanhong Wang, Wei Liu, Liang Chen, Zhiliang Xia, Wenxi Zhou, Kun Zhang, Yuancheng Yang
  • Publication number: 20230005943
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, and a bonding interface between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure. The first semiconductor structure includes a first semiconductor layer, an array of NAND memory strings, and a first peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings. Sources of the array of NAND memory strings are in contact with a first side of the first semiconductor layer. The first peripheral circuit includes a first transistor in contact with a second side of the first semiconductor layer opposite to the first side. The second semiconductor structure includes a second semiconductor layer and a second peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings. The second peripheral circuit includes a second transistor in contact with the second semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Kun Zhang, Yuancheng Yang, Wenxi Zhou, Wei Liu, Zhiliang Xia, Liang Chen, Yanhong Wang
  • Publication number: 20230005941
    Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) memory devices and methods for forming the same are disclosed. In certain aspects, a 3D memory device includes a first semiconductor assembly, a second semiconductor assembly, and an inter-assembly bonding layer between the first semiconductor assembly and the second semiconductor assembly. The first semiconductor assembly includes a first array structure and a first periphery structure. The first array structure includes a first memory stack having a plurality of interleaved stack conductive layers and stack dielectric layers. The first periphery structure includes a plurality of first peripheral circuits electrically connected to the first memory stack. The second semiconductor assembly includes a second array structure and a second periphery structure. The second array structure includes a second memory stack having a plurality of interleaved stack conductive layers and stack dielectric layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Kun Zhang, Wenxi Zhou, Wei Liu, Zhiliang Xia, Liang Chen, Yanhong Wang
  • Publication number: 20230005859
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, a third semiconductor structure, a first bonding interface between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure, and a second bonding interface between the second semiconductor structure and the third semiconductor structure. The first semiconductor structure includes an array of NAND memory strings and a first semiconductor layer in contact with sources of the array of NAND memory strings. The second semiconductor structure includes a first peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a first transistor, and a second semiconductor layer in contact with the first transistor. A third semiconductor structure includes a second peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a second transistor, and a third semiconductor layer in contact with the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Liang Chen, Wei Liu, Yanhong Wang, Zhiliang Xia, Wenxi Zhou, Kun Zhang, Yuancheng Yang
  • Publication number: 20230005545
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, and a bonding interface between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure. The first semiconductor structure includes an array of memory cells, a first peripheral circuit of the array of memory cells, and a polysilicon layer between the array of memory cells and the first peripheral circuit. The first peripheral circuit includes a first transistor. The second semiconductor structure includes a second peripheral circuit of the array of memory cells. The second peripheral circuit includes a second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Yanhong Wang, Wei Liu, Liang Chen, Zhiliang Xia, Wenxi Zhou, Kun Zhang, Yuancheng Yang
  • Publication number: 20230005946
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a memory device includes an array of memory cells and a plurality of peripheral circuits coupled to the array of memory cells. The peripheral circuits include a first peripheral circuit including a recess gate transistor. The peripheral circuits also include a second peripheral circuit including a flat gate transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Yanwei Shi, Yanhong Wang, Cheng Gan, Liang Chen, Wei Liu, Zhiliang Xia, Wenxi Zhou, Kun Zhang, Yuancheng Yang
  • Publication number: 20230005861
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, and a bonding interface between the first and second semiconductor structures. The first semiconductor structure includes an array of NAND memory strings, a first peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a first transistor, a polysilicon layer between the array of NAND memory strings and the first peripheral circuit, and a first semiconductor layer in contact with the first transistor. The polysilicon layer is in contact with sources of the array of NAND memory strings. The second semiconductor structure includes a second peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a second transistor, and a second semiconductor layer in contact with the second transistor. The second semiconductor layer is between the bonding interface and the second peripheral circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Yanhong Wang, Wei Liu, Liang Chen, Zhiliang Xia, Wenxi Zhou, Kun Zhang, Yuancheng Yang
  • Publication number: 20230005858
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, a third semiconductor structure, a first bonding interface between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure, and a second bonding interface between the second semiconductor structure and the third semiconductor structure. The first semiconductor structure includes an array of NAND memory strings and a first semiconductor layer in contact with sources of the array of NAND memory strings. The second semiconductor structure includes a first peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a first transistor, and a second semiconductor layer in contact with the first transistor. A third semiconductor structure includes a second peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a second transistor, and a third semiconductor layer in contact with the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Liang Chen, Wei Liu, Yanhong Wang, Zhiliang Xia, Wenxi Zhou, Kun Zhang, Yuancheng Yang
  • Publication number: 20230005857
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, a third semiconductor structure, a first bonding interface between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure, and a second bonding interface between the second semiconductor structure and the third semiconductor structure. The first semiconductor structure includes an array of NAND memory strings and a first semiconductor layer in contact with sources of the array of NAND memory strings. The second semiconductor structure includes a first peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a first transistor, and a second semiconductor layer in contact with the first transistor. A third semiconductor structure includes a second peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a second transistor, and a third semiconductor layer in contact with the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Liang Chen, Wei Liu, Yanhong Wang, Zhiliang Xia, Wenxi Zhou, Kun Zhang, Yuancheng Yang, Shiqi Huang
  • Publication number: 20230005875
    Abstract: In certain aspects, a method for forming a three-dimensional (3D) memory device is disclosed. A first semiconductor structure including an array of NAND memory strings is formed on a first substrate. A second semiconductor structure including a recess gate transistor is formed on a second substrate. The recess gate transistor includes a recess gate structure protruding into the second substrate. The first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure are bonded in a face-to-face manner, such that the array of NAND memory strings is coupled to the recess gate transistor across a bonding interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Yanwei Shi, Yanhong Wang, Cheng Gan, Liang Chen, Wei Liu, Zhiliang Xia, Wenxi Zhou, Kun Zhang, Yuancheng Yang
  • Publication number: 20220396184
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a child safety seat, which is for being installed on a vehicle seat. The child safety seat includes a base having an anchor part connected to the vehicle seat; a seat coupled to the base; a top rod fixed to the rear of the base; a tether assembly including a top tether and a tether fixing portion that are connected with each other, the top tether being connected with the top rod and the tether fixing portion being connected with the vehicle seat; and an alarm device including a switch which can be triggered when the top tether is tightened. The present disclosure also discloses a tether assembly and a support structure. The child safety seat can conveniently prompt that it is not correctly fixed, and can be conveniently fixed and adjusted, thereby improving the safety and riding comfort of the child safety seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
    Inventors: Zhengwen GUO, Zongwang CUI, Xiaolong MO, Ruyi LI, Kun ZHANG, Zujian LIU, Yingzhong CHEN
  • Publication number: 20220392864
    Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) memory devices and methods for forming the same are disclosed. In certain aspects, a 3D memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure opposite to the first semiconductor structure, and an interface layer between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure. The first semiconductor structure includes a memory stack having a plurality of interleaved stack conductive layers and stack dielectric layers. The second semiconductor structure includes a plurality of peripheral circuits electrically connected to the memory stack. The interface layer includes single crystalline silicon and a plurality of interconnects between the memory stack and the peripheral circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventor: Kun Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220381602
    Abstract: Techniques are described for determining weight distribution of a vehicle. A method of performing autonomous driving operation includes determining a vehicle weight distribution that values for each axle of the vehicle that describe weight or pressure applied on a respective axle. The values of the vehicle weight distribution are determined by removing at least one value that is outside a range of pre-determined values from a set of sensor values. The method further includes determining a driving-related operation of the vehicle weight distribution. For example, the driving-related operation may include determining a braking amount for each axle and/or determining a maximum steering angle to operate the vehicle. The method further includes controlling one or more subsystems in the vehicle via an instruction related to the driving-related operation. For example, transmitting the instruction to the one or more subsystems causes the vehicle to perform the driving-related operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Kun ZHANG, Xiaoling HAN, Zehua HUANG, Charles A. PRICE
  • Publication number: 20220384868
    Abstract: Provided are a battery-level Ni—Co—Mn mixed solution and a preparation method for a battery-level Mn solution, the steps thereof comprising: acid dissolution (S1), alkalization to remove impurities (S2), synchronous precipitation of calcium, magnesium, and lithium (S3), deep ageing to remove impurities (S4), synergistic extraction (S5), and refining extraction (S6). The steps of deep ageing to remove impurities (S4) and synergistic extraction (S5) comprise: performing deep ageing on a filtrate obtained from the step of synchronous precipitation of calcium, magnesium, and lithium (S3), and after performing filtration to remove impurities, obtaining an aged filtrate; using P204 to extract the aged filtrate and obtain a loaded organic phase, and subjecting the loaded organic phase to staged back-extraction to obtain the battery-level Ni—Co—Mn mixed solution and a Mn-containing solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Kaihua XU, Zhenkang JIANG, Qinxiang LI, Kun ZHANG, Wenjie WANG, Jun WANG, Shihong WEN
  • Publication number: 20220382856
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a causality-based anomaly detection mechanism that formulates multivariate time series as instances that do not follow the regular causal mechanism. Specifically, the causality-based anomaly detection mechanism leverages the causal structure discovered from data so that the joint distribution of multivariate time series is factorized into simpler modules where each module corresponds to a local causal mechanism, reflected by the corresponding conditional distribution. Those local mechanisms are modular or autonomous and can then be handled separately. In light of this modularity property, the anomaly detection problem then naturally decomposed into a series of low-dimensional anomaly detection problems. Each sub-problem is concerned with a local mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Wenzhuo Yang, Chu Hong Hoi, Kun Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220374630
    Abstract: A person re-identification system and a person re-identification method integrating multi-scale GAN and label learning are provided. The occluded blocks with different sizes are added to an original image for data restoration and enhancement, multi-scale discrimination branches are introduced, multi-scale features are fused, and feature matching losses on different scales are calculated respectively to improve the quality of generative images. Further, an online label learning method based on semi-supervised learning is provided to label a generative image and reduce the interference of label noise on an identification model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Deshuang Huang, Kun Zhang, Yong Wu, Changan Yuan
  • Patent number: 11508750
    Abstract: Embodiments of 3D memory devices and methods for forming the same are disclosed. In an example, a 3D memory device includes a substrate, a peripheral circuit on the substrate, a memory stack including interleaved conductive layers and dielectric layers above the peripheral circuit, a first semiconductor layer above the memory stack, a second semiconductor layer above and in contact with the first semiconductor layer, a plurality of channel structures each extending vertically through the memory stack and the first semiconductor layer, and an insulating structure extending vertically through the memory stack, the first semiconductor layer, and the second semiconductor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: YANGTZE MEMORY TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kun Zhang, Di Wang, Lei Liu, Wenxi Zhou, Zhiliang Xia
  • Patent number: D973830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Inventor: Kun Zhang