Patents by Inventor Masao Morimoto

Masao Morimoto 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: 20170358344
    Abstract: A multiport memory includes an address control circuit, a memory array, a data input-output circuit and a control circuit and first and second address signals and a clock signal are input through two ports. The address control circuit includes first and second latch circuits, a selection circuit, a decode circuit and a word line drive circuit. The first address signal input through one port is input into the first latch circuit and the second address signal input through the other port is input into the selection circuit. The selection circuit selects one of the first and second address signals, the second latch circuit latches and outputs the selected address signal to the decode circuit. The word line drive circuit drives a word line on the basis of an output signal from the decode circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Yuichiro ISHII, Makoto YABUUCHI, Masao MORIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20170309327
    Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit which can respond to changes of the amount of retained data at the time of standby is provided. The semiconductor integrated circuit comprises a logic circuit (logic) and plural SRAM modules. The plural SRAM modules perform power control independently of the logic circuit, and an independent power control is performed among the plural SRAM modules. Specifically, one terminal and the other terminal of a potential control circuit of each SRAM module are coupled to a cell array and a local power line, respectively. The local power line of one SRAM module and the local power line of the other SRAM module share a shared local power line. A power switch of one SRAM module and a power switch of the other SRAM module are coupled in common to the shared local power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Shigenobu KOMATSU, Masanao YAMAOKA, Noriaki MAEDA, Masao MORIMOTO, Yasuhisa SHIMAZAKI, Yasuyuki OKUMA, Toshiaki SANO
  • Publication number: 20170306237
    Abstract: Provided is a composition which can be used for formation of an optical film having high quality and a high dichroic ratio even after the composition is stored for a predetermined period of time. The composition includes a compound represented by the general formula (A) and a compound represented by the general formula (B), wherein R1a in the general formula (A) and R1b in the general formula (B) are mutually different groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Masao MORIMOTO, Noriyuki HIDA
  • Publication number: 20170305930
    Abstract: Provided is an optical film which has a maximum absorption at a wavelength in the range of 600 to 680 nm, has a high dichroic ratio, and is excellent in light resistance. The optical film includes: a polymer of a polymerizable liquid crystal compound; and a compound represented by the following general formula (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Masao MORIMOTO, Noriyuki HIDA
  • Publication number: 20170271344
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having an SRAM which includes: a monolithic first active region in which a first transistor and a fifth transistor are disposed; a second active region separated from the first active region, in which a second transistor is disposed; a monolithic third active region in which a third transistor and a sixth transistor are disposed; and a fourth active region separated from the third active region, in which a fourth transistor is disposed. Each driver transistor is divided into a first transistor and a second transistor (or a third transistor and a fourth transistor) and these driver transistors are disposed over different active regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Masao MORIMOTO, Noriaki MAEDA, Yasuhisa SHIMAZAKI
  • Patent number: 9734893
    Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit which can respond to changes of the amount of retained data at the time of standby is provided. The semiconductor integrated circuit comprises a logic circuit (logic) and plural SRAM modules. The plural SRAM modules perform power control independently of the logic circuit, and an independent power control is performed among the plural SRAM modules. Specifically, one terminal and the other terminal of a potential control circuit of each SRAM module are coupled to a cell array and a local power line, respectively. The local power line of one SRAM module and the local power line of the other SRAM module share a shared local power line. A power switch of one SRAM module and a power switch of the other SRAM module are coupled in common to the shared local power line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Shigenobu Komatsu, Masanao Yamaoka, Noriaki Maeda, Masao Morimoto, Yasuhisa Shimazaki, Yasuyuki Okuma, Toshiaki Sano
  • Patent number: 9704873
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having an SRAM which includes: a monolithic first active region in which a first transistor and a fifth transistor are disposed; a second active region separated from the first active region, in which a second transistor is disposed; a monolithic third active region in which a third transistor and a sixth transistor are disposed; and a fourth active region separated from the third active region, in which a fourth transistor is disposed. Each driver transistor is divided into a first transistor and a second transistor (or a third transistor and a fourth transistor) and these driver transistors are disposed over different active regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Masao Morimoto, Noriaki Maeda, Yasuhisa Shimazaki
  • Publication number: 20160276352
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having an SRAM which includes: a monolithic first active region in which a first transistor and a fifth transistor are disposed; a second active region separated from the first active region, in which a second transistor is disposed; a monolithic third active region in which a third transistor and a sixth transistor are disposed; and a fourth active region separated from the third active region, in which a fourth transistor is disposed. Each driver transistor is divided into a first transistor and a second transistor (or a third transistor and a fourth transistor) and these driver transistors are disposed over different active regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Masao MORIMOTO, Noriaki MAEDA, Yasuhisa SHIMAZAKI
  • Patent number: 9385133
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having an SRAM which includes: a monolithic first active region in which a first transistor and a fifth transistor are disposed; a second active region separated from the first active region, in which a second transistor is disposed; a monolithic third active region in which a third transistor and a sixth transistor are disposed; and a fourth active region separated from the third active region, in which a fourth transistor is disposed. Each driver transistor is divided into a first transistor and a second transistor (or a third transistor and a fourth transistor) and these driver transistors are disposed over different active regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Masao Morimoto, Noriaki Maeda, Yasuhisa Shimazaki
  • Publication number: 20160172022
    Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit which can respond to changes of the amount of retained data at the time of standby is provided. The semiconductor integrated circuit comprises a logic circuit (logic) and plural SRAM modules. The plural SRAM modules perform power control independently of the logic circuit, and an independent power control is performed among the plural SRAM modules. Specifically, one terminal and the other terminal of a potential control circuit of each SRAM module are coupled to a cell array and a local power line, respectively. The local power line of one SRAM module and the local power line of the other SRAM module share a shared local power line. A power switch of one SRAM module and a power switch of the other SRAM module are coupled in common to the shared local power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Shigenobu KOMATSU, Masanao YAMAOKA, Noriaki MAEDA, Masao MORIMOTO, Yasuhisa SHIMAZAKI, Yasuyuki OKUMA, Toshiaki SANO
  • Patent number: 9368194
    Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit which can respond to changes of the amount of retained data at the time of standby is provided. The semiconductor integrated circuit comprises a logic circuit (logic) and plural SRAM modules. The plural SRAM modules perform power control independently of the logic circuit, and an independent power control is performed among the plural SRAM modules. Specifically, one terminal and the other terminal of a potential control circuit of each SRAM module are coupled to a cell array and a local power line, respectively. The local power line of one SRAM module and the local power line of the other SRAM module share a shared local power line. A power switch of one SRAM module and a power switch of the other SRAM module are coupled in common to the shared local power line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Shigenobu Komatsu, Masanao Yamaoka, Noriaki Maeda, Masao Morimoto, Yasuhisa Shimazaki, Yasuyuki Okuma, Toshiaki Sano
  • Publication number: 20160043091
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having an SRAM which includes: a monolithic first active region in which a first transistor and a fifth transistor are disposed; a second active region separated from the first active region, in which a second transistor is disposed; a monolithic third active region in which a third transistor and a sixth transistor are disposed; and a fourth active region separated from the third active region, in which a fourth transistor is disposed. Each driver transistor is divided into a first transistor and a second transistor (or a third transistor and a fourth transistor) and these driver transistors are disposed over different active regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Masao Morimoto, Noriaki Maeda, Yasuhisa Shimazaki
  • Publication number: 20160016885
    Abstract: A method produces optically active trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane, in which a crystal of optically active trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane is obtained by crystallization from a solution of optically active trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane. Optically active trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane with high purity is obtained in a favorable yield from a solution of optically active trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane. The optically active trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane with high purity is useful as a raw material for a large number of medicines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: Toray Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seiji MORII, Masao MORIMOTO
  • Patent number: 9196622
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having an SRAM which includes: a monolithic first active region in which a first transistor and a fifth transistor are disposed; a second active region separated from the first active region, in which a second transistor is disposed; a monolithic third active region in which a third transistor and a sixth transistor are disposed; and a fourth active region separated from the third active region, in which a fourth transistor is disposed. Each driver transistor is divided into a first transistor and a second transistor (or a third transistor and a fourth transistor) and these driver transistors are disposed over different active regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Masao Morimoto, Noriaki Maeda, Yasuhisa Shimazaki
  • Publication number: 20150228330
    Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit which can respond to changes of the amount of retained data at the time of standby is provided. The semiconductor integrated circuit comprises a logic circuit (logic) and plural SRAM modules. The plural SRAM modules perform power control independently of the logic circuit, and an independent power control is performed among the plural SRAM modules. Specifically, one terminal and the other terminal of a potential control circuit of each SRAM module are coupled to a cell array and a local power line, respectively. The local power line of one SRAM module and the local power line of the other SRAM module share a shared local power line. A power switch of one SRAM module and a power switch of the other SRAM module are coupled in common to the shared local power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Shigenobu Komatsu, Masanao Yamaoka, Noriaki Maeda, Masao Morimoto, Yasuhisa Shimazaki, Yasuyuki Okuma, Toshiaki Sano
  • Patent number: 9053975
    Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit which can respond to changes of the amount of retained data at the time of standby is provided. The semiconductor integrated circuit comprises a logic circuit (logic) and plural SRAM modules. The plural SRAM modules perform power control independently of the logic circuit, and an independent power control is performed among the plural SRAM modules. Specifically, one terminal and the other terminal of a potential control circuit of each SRAM module are coupled to a cell array and a local power line, respectively. The local power line of one SRAM module and the local power line of the other SRAM module share a shared local power line. A power switch of one SRAM module and a power switch of the other SRAM module are coupled in common to the shared local power line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Shigenobu Komatsu, Masanao Yamaoka, Noriaki Maeda, Masao Morimoto, Yasuhisa Shimazaki, Yasuyuki Okuma, Toshiaki Sano
  • Publication number: 20150102421
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having an SRAM which includes: a monolithic first active region in which a first transistor and a fifth transistor are disposed; a second active region separated from the first active region, in which a second transistor is disposed; a monolithic third active region in which a third transistor and a sixth transistor are disposed; and a fourth active region separated from the third active region, in which a fourth transistor is disposed. Each driver transistor is divided into a first transistor and a second transistor (or a third transistor and a fourth transistor) and these driver transistors are disposed over different active regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Masao Morimoto, Noriaki Maeda, Yasuhisa Shimazaki
  • Patent number: 8957459
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having an SRAM which includes: a monolithic first active region in which a first transistor and a fifth transistor are disposed; a second active region separated from the first active region, in which a second transistor is disposed; a monolithic third active region in which a third transistor and a sixth transistor are disposed; and a fourth active region separated from the third active region, in which a fourth transistor is disposed. Each driver transistor is divided into a first transistor and a second transistor (or a third transistor and a fourth transistor) and these driver transistors are disposed over different active regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Masao Morimoto, Noriaki Maeda, Yasuhisa Shimazaki
  • Publication number: 20150001633
    Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit which can respond to changes of the amount of retained data at the time of standby is provided. The semiconductor integrated circuit comprises a logic circuit (logic) and plural SRAM modules. The plural SRAM modules perform power control independently of the logic circuit, and an independent power control is performed among the plural SRAM modules. Specifically, one terminal and the other terminal of a potential control circuit of each SRAM module are coupled to a cell array and a local power line, respectively. The local power line of one SRAM module and the local power line of the other SRAM module share a shared local power line. A power switch of one SRAM module and a power switch of the other SRAM module are coupled in common to the shared local power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Shigenobu Komatsu, Masanao Yamaoka, Noriaki Maeda, Masao Morimoto, Yasuhisa Shimazaki, Yasuyuki Okuma, Toshiaki Sano
  • Patent number: 8854869
    Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit which can respond to changes of the amount of retained data at the time of standby is provided. The semiconductor integrated circuit comprises a logic circuit (logic) and plural SRAM modules. The plural SRAM modules perform power control independently of the logic circuit, and an independent power control is performed among the plural SRAM modules. Specifically, one terminal and the other terminal of a potential control circuit of each SRAM module are coupled to a cell array and a local power line, respectively. The local power line of one SRAM module and the local power line of the other SRAM module share a shared local power line. A power switch of one SRAM module and a power switch of the other SRAM module are coupled in common to the shared local power line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Shigenobu Komatsu, Masanao Yamaoka, Noriaki Maeda, Masao Morimoto, Yasuhisa Shimazaki, Yasuyuki Okuma, Toshiaki Sano