Patents by Inventor Natalie Nguyen

Natalie Nguyen 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: 20200169552
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for using an audio interface device to facilitate authentication for other devices. A client device presents an authentication code via an output device of the client device. The authentication code is received from a voice interface device. The voice interface device is in an authenticated state for access to an account, and the voice interface device received the authentication code from speech captured by a microphone of the voice interface device following a spoken wake word. The client device is authenticated for access to the account in response to determining that the authentication code received from the voice interface device matches the authentication code presented by the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: SHARIQ SIDDIQUI, DANIEL WADE HITCHCOCK, BHARATH KUMAR BHIMANAIK, NATALIE NGUYEN, ANNABELLE RICHARD BACKMAN
  • Patent number: 10554657
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for using an audio interface device to facilitate authentication for other devices. An authentication service causes a first client device to present an authentication code via an output device of the first client device. The authentication service receives the authentication code from a second client device. The second client device is in an authenticated state for access to an account, and the second client device received the authentication code from an environmental sensor while in a listening mode. The authentication service authenticates the first client device for access to the account in response to determining that the authentication code received from the second client device matches the authentication code presented by the first client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Shariq Siddiqui, Daniel Wade Hitchcock, Bharath Kumar Bhimanaik, Natalie Nguyen, Annabelle Richard Backman
  • Patent number: 10374013
    Abstract: A method is provided that includes forming a bit line above a substrate; forming a word line above the substrate, and forming a non-volatile memory cell between the bit line and the word line. The non-volatile memory cell includes a non-volatile memory material coupled in series with an isolation element. The isolation element includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a semiconductor layer and a barrier layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Abhijit Bandyopadhyay, Christopher J. Petti, Natalie Nguyen, Brian Le
  • Publication number: 20180286918
    Abstract: A method is provided that includes forming a bit line above a substrate; forming a word line above the substrate, and forming a non-volatile memory cell between the bit line and the word line. The non-volatile memory cell includes a non-volatile memory material coupled in series with an isolation element. The isolation element includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a semiconductor layer and a barrier layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Abhijit Bandyopadhyay, Christopher J. Petti, Natalie Nguyen, Brian Le
  • Patent number: 9853090
    Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) non-volatile memory arrays having a vertically-oriented thin film transistor (TFT) select device and methods of fabricating such a memory are described. The vertically-oriented TFT may be used as a vertical bit line selection device to couple a global bit line to a vertical bit line. A select device pillar includes a body and upper and lower source/drain regions. At least one gate is separated horizontally from the select device pillar by a gate dielectric. The gates overlie the global bit lines with one or more insulating layers therebetween to provide adequate isolation between the gates and the global bit lines. Processes for fabricating the vertical TFT select devices utilize a gate dielectric and optional dielectric bases to provide isolation between the gates and bit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael Konevecki, Steve Radigan, Vance Dunton, Natalie Nguyen, Luke Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170098685
    Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) non-volatile memory arrays having a vertically-oriented thin film transistor (TFT) select device and methods of fabricating such a memory are described. The vertically-oriented TFT may be used as a vertical bit line selection device to couple a global bit line to a vertical bit line. A select device pillar includes a body and upper and lower source/drain regions. At least one gate is separated horizontally from the select device pillar by a gate dielectric. The gates overlie the global bit lines with one or more insulating layers therebetween to provide adequate isolation between the gates and the global bit lines. Processes for fabricating the vertical TFT select devices utilize a gate dielectric and optional dielectric bases to provide isolation between the gates and bit lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: SanDisk Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael Konevecki, Steve Radigan, Vance Dunton, Natalie Nguyen, Luke Zhang
  • Patent number: 9558949
    Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) non-volatile memory arrays having a vertically-oriented thin film transistor (TFT) select device and methods of fabricating such a memory are described. The vertically-oriented TFT may be used as a vertical bit line selection device to couple a global bit line to a vertical bit line. A select device pillar includes a body and upper and lower source/drain regions. At least one gate is separated horizontally from the select device pillar by a gate dielectric. The gates overlie the global bit lines with one or more insulating layers therebetween to provide adequate isolation between the gates and the global bit lines. Processes for fabricating the vertical TFT select devices utilize a gate dielectric and optional dielectric bases to provide isolation between the gates and bit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael Konevecki, Steve Radigan, Vance Dunton, Natalie Nguyen, Luke Zhang
  • Publication number: 20160064222
    Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) non-volatile memory arrays having a vertically-oriented thin film transistor (TFT) select device and methods of fabricating such a memory are described. The vertically-oriented TFT may be used as a vertical bit line selection device to couple a global bit line to a vertical bit line. A select device pillar includes a body and upper and lower source/drain regions. At least one gate is separated horizontally from the select device pillar by a gate dielectric. The gates overlie the global bit lines with one or more insulating layers therebetween to provide adequate isolation between the gates and the global bit lines. Processes for fabricating the vertical TFT select devices utilize a gate dielectric and optional dielectric bases to provide isolation between the gates and bit lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: SANDISK 3D LLC
    Inventors: Michael Konevecki, Steve Radigan, Vance Dunton, Natalie Nguyen, Luke Zhang
  • Patent number: 9202694
    Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) non-volatile memory arrays having a vertically-oriented thin film transistor (TFT) select device and methods of fabricating such a memory are described. The vertically-oriented TFT may be used as a vertical bit line selection device to couple a global bit line to a vertical bit line. A select device pillar includes a body and upper and lower source/drain regions. At least one gate is separated horizontally from the select device pillar by a gate dielectric. The gates overlie the global bit lines with one or more insulating layers therebetween to provide adequate isolation between the gates and the global bit lines. Processes for fabricating the vertical TFT select devices utilize a gate dielectric and optional dielectric bases to provide isolation between the gates and bit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: SanDisk 3D LLC
    Inventors: Michael Konevecki, Steve Radigan, Vance Dunton, Natalie Nguyen, Luke Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140248763
    Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) non-volatile memory arrays having a vertically-oriented thin film transistor (TFT) select device and methods of fabricating such a memory are described. The vertically-oriented TFT may be used as a vertical bit line selection device to couple a global bit line to a vertical bit line. A select device pillar includes a body and upper and lower source/drain regions. At least one gate is separated horizontally from the select device pillar by a gate dielectric. The gates overlie the global bit lines with one or more insulating layers therebetween to provide adequate isolation between the gates and the global bit lines. Processes for fabricating the vertical TFT select devices utilize a gate dielectric and optional dielectric bases to provide isolation between the gates and bit lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: SanDisk 3D LLC
    Inventors: Michael Konevecki, Steve Radigan, Vance Dunton, Natalie Nguyen, Luke Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130296382
    Abstract: Heteroaromatic compounds of Formula I: are HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitors, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined herein. The compounds of Formula I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, delay in the onset or progression, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Jason Burch, Bernard Cote, Natalie Nguyen, Chun Sing Li, Miguel St-Onge, Danny Gauvreau
  • Patent number: 8329512
    Abstract: A method of making a device includes forming a first photoresist layer over a sacrificial layer, patterning the first photoresist layer to form first photoresist features, rendering the first photoresist features insoluble to a solvent, forming a second photoresist layer over the first photoresist features, patterning the second photoresist layer to form second photoresist features, forming a spacer layer over the first and second photoresist features, etching the spacer layer to form spacer features and to expose the first and second photoresist features, forming third photoresist features between the spacer features, removing the spacer features, and patterning the sacrificial layer using the first, second and third photoresist features as a mask to form sacrificial features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: SanDisk 3D LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Nguyen, Paul Wai Kie Poon, Steven J. Radigan, Michael Konevecki, Yung-Tin Chen, Raghuveer Makala, Vance Dunton
  • Publication number: 20120276744
    Abstract: A method of making a device includes forming a first photoresist layer over a sacrificial layer, patterning the first photoresist layer to form first photoresist features, rendering the first photoresist features insoluble to a solvent, forming a second photoresist layer over the first photoresist features, patterning the second photoresist layer to form second photoresist features, forming a spacer layer over the first and second photoresist features, etching the spacer layer to form spacer features and to expose the first and second photoresist features, forming third photoresist features between the spacer features, removing the spacer features, and patterning the sacrificial layer using the first, second and third photoresist features as a mask to form sacrificial features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: SanDisk 3D LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Nguyen, Paul Wai Kie Poon, Steven J. Radigan, Michael Konevecki, Yung-Tin Chen, Raghuveer Makala, Vance Dunton
  • Patent number: 8241969
    Abstract: A method of making a device includes forming a first photoresist layer over a sacrificial layer, patterning the first photoresist layer to form first photoresist features, rendering the first photoresist features insoluble to a solvent, forming a second photoresist layer over the first photoresist features, patterning the second photoresist layer to form second photoresist features, forming a spacer layer over the first and second photoresist features, etching the spacer layer to form spacer features and to expose the first and second photoresist features, forming third photoresist features between the spacer features, removing the spacer features, and patterning the sacrificial layer using the first, second and third photoresist features as a mask to form sacrificial features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: SanDisk 3D LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Nguyen, Paul Wai Kie Poon, Steven J. Radigan, Michael Konevecki, Yung-Tin Chen, Raghuveer Makala, Vance Dunton
  • Patent number: 8187932
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device contains a three dimensional stack of horizontal diodes located in a trench in an insulating material, a plurality of storage elements, a plurality of word lines extending substantially vertically, and a plurality of bit lines. Each of the plurality of bit lines has a first portion that extends up along at least one side of the trench and a second portion that extends substantially horizontally through the three dimensional stack of the horizontal diodes. Each of the horizontal diodes is a steering element of a respective non-volatile memory cell of the non-volatile memory device, and each of the plurality of storage elements is located adjacent to a respective steering element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: SanDisk 3D LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Nguyen, Paul Wai Kie Poon, Steven J. Radigan, Michael Konevecki, Raghuveer S. Makala
  • Publication number: 20120091413
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device contains a three dimensional stack of horizontal diodes located in a trench in an insulating material, a plurality of storage elements, a plurality of word lines extending substantially vertically, and a plurality of bit lines. Each of the plurality of bit lines has a first portion that extends up along at least one side of the trench and a second portion that extends substantially horizontally through the three dimensional stack of the horizontal diodes. Each of the horizontal diodes is a steering element of a respective non-volatile memory cell of the non-volatile memory device, and each of the plurality of storage elements is located adjacent to a respective steering element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: SanDisk 3D LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Nguyen, Paul Wai Kie Poon, Steven J. Radigan, Michael Konevecki, Raghuveer S. Makala
  • Publication number: 20110306174
    Abstract: A method of making a device includes forming a first photoresist layer over a sacrificial layer, patterning the first photoresist layer to form first photoresist features, rendering the first photoresist features insoluble to a solvent, forming a second photoresist layer over the first photoresist features, patterning the second photoresist layer to form second photoresist features, forming a spacer layer over the first and second photoresist features, etching the spacer layer to form spacer features and to expose the first and second photoresist features, forming third photoresist features between the spacer features, removing the spacer features, and patterning the sacrificial layer using the first, second and third photoresist features as a mask to form sacrificial features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Natalie Nguyen, Paul Wai Kie Poon, Steven J. Radigan, Michael Konevecki, Yung-Tin Chen, Raghuveer Makala, Vance Dunton
  • Publication number: 20110245296
    Abstract: Heteroaromatic compounds of Formula I: are HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitors, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined herein. The compounds of Formula I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, delay in the onset or progression, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Jason Burch, Bernard Cote, Natalie Nguyen, Chun Sing Li, Miguel St-Onge, Danny Gauvreau
  • Patent number: 8026178
    Abstract: A method of making a device includes forming a first photoresist layer over a sacrificial layer, patterning the first photoresist layer to form first photoresist features, rendering the first photoresist features insoluble to a solvent, forming a second photoresist layer over the first photoresist features, patterning the second photoresist layer to form second photoresist features, forming a spacer layer over the first and second photoresist features, etching the spacer layer to form spacer features and to expose the first and second photoresist features, forming third photoresist features between the spacer features, removing the spacer features, and patterning the sacrificial layer using the first, second and third photoresist features as a mask to form sacrificial features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk 3D LLC
    Inventors: Natalie Nguyen, Paul Wai Kie Poon, Steven J. Radigan, Michael Konevecki, Yung-Tin Chen, Raghuveer Makala, Vance Dunton
  • Publication number: 20110171815
    Abstract: A method of making a device includes forming a first photoresist layer over a sacrificial layer, patterning the first photoresist layer to form first photoresist features, rendering the first photoresist features insoluble to a solvent, forming a second photoresist layer over the first photoresist features, patterning the second photoresist layer to form second photoresist features, forming a spacer layer over the first and second photoresist features, etching the spacer layer to form spacer features and to expose the first and second photoresist features, forming third photoresist features between the spacer features, removing the spacer features, and patterning the sacrificial layer using the first, second and third photoresist features as a mask to form sacrificial features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Natalie NGUYEN, Paul Wai Kie Poon, Steven J. Radigan, Michael Konevecki, Yung-Tin Chen, Raghuveer Makala, Vance Dunton