Patents by Inventor Simon Shi

Simon Shi 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).

  • Patent number: 11538257
    Abstract: A method of detecting occupants in a vehicle includes detecting an oncoming vehicle and acquiring a plurality of images of occupants in the vehicle in response to detection of the vehicle. The method includes performing automated facial detection on the plurality of images and adding a facial image for each face detected to a gallery of facial images for the occupants of the vehicle. The method includes performing automated facial recognition on the gallery of facial images to group the facial images into groups based on which occupant is in the respective facial images, and counting the final group of unique facial images to determine how many occupants are in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Gatekeeper Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Rozploch, Simon Shi, Marc Hansen, Jonathan Nazemi
  • Patent number: 11527547
    Abstract: Embodiments of through array contact structures of a 3D memory device and fabricating method thereof are disclosed. The memory device includes an alternating layer stack disposed on a first substrate. The alternating layer stack includes a first region including an alternating dielectric stack, and a second region including an alternating conductor/dielectric stack. The memory device further comprises a barrier structure including two parallel barrier walls extending vertically through the alternating layer stack and laterally along a word line direction to laterally separate the first region from the second region. The memory device further comprises a plurality of through array contacts in the first region, each through array contact extending vertically through the alternating dielectric stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenyu Lu, Simon Shi-Ning Yang, Feng Pan, Steve Weiyi Yang, Jun Chen, Guanping Wu, Wenguang Shi, Weihua Cheng
  • Publication number: 20220363425
    Abstract: This disclosure provides new containers, preforms, methods, and designs for small and light-weight carbonated beverage packaging that provide surprisingly improved carbonation retention and greater shelf life, while still achieving light weight. This disclosure is particularly drawn to small PET containers for carbonated beverages, for example less than or about 400 mL, and methods and designs for their fabrication that attain unexpectedly good carbonation retention and shelf life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Casper W. Chiang, Venkat Govindarajan, Gopalaswamy Rajesh, Christopher Russell Mubarak, Jose Olavo Martins Ferreira Salles, Sterling Lane Steward, Simon Shi
  • Patent number: 11462474
    Abstract: Embodiments of three-dimensional (3D) memory devices and methods for forming the 3D memory devices are disclosed. In an example, a NAND memory device includes a substrate, a plurality of NAND strings on the substrate, one or more peripheral devices above the NAND strings, a single crystalline silicon layer above the peripheral devices, and one or more interconnect layers between the peripheral devices and the NAND strings. In some embodiments, the NAND memory device includes a bonding interface at which an array interconnect layer contacts a peripheral interconnect layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jifeng Zhu, Zhenyu Lu, Jun Chen, Yushi Hu, Qian Tao, Simon Shi-Ning Yang, Steve Weiyi Yang
  • Publication number: 20220129284
    Abstract: A method manages microservices. A number of processors identifies configuration information for a set of assemblies. The number of processors configures a set of namespaces in a computer system for the set of assemblies using a first set of permissions needed to set up the set of namespaces using the configuration information. The number of processors installs the set of assemblies using a second set of permissions using the configuration information. The second set of permissions has a lower level than the first set of permissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Kaihua Zhou, Kangda Zhang, Alexander Abrashkevich, Mengdie Chu, Sen Yang, Sriram Srinivasan, Simon Shi
  • Patent number: 11264397
    Abstract: Embodiments of source structure of a three-dimensional (3D) memory device and method for forming the source structure of the 3D memory device are disclosed. In an example, a NAND memory device includes a substrate, an alternating conductor/dielectric stack, a NAND string, a source conductor layer, and a source contact. The alternating conductor/dielectric stack includes a plurality of conductor/dielectric pairs above the substrate. The NAND string extends vertically through the alternating conductor/dielectric stack. The source conductor layer is above the alternating conductor/dielectric stack and is in contact with an end of the NAND string. The source contact includes an end in contact with the source conductor layer. The NAND string is electrically connected to the source contact by the source conductor layer. In some embodiments, the source conductor layer includes one or more conduction regions each including one or more of a metal, a metal alloy, and a metal silicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yushi Hu, Zhenyu Lu, Qian Tao, Jun Chen, Simon Shi-Ning Yang, Steve Weiyi Yang
  • Patent number: 11211397
    Abstract: Embodiments of three-dimensional (3D) memory devices and methods for forming the 3D memory devices are disclosed. In an example, a NAND memory device includes a substrate, one or more peripheral devices on the substrate, a plurality of NAND strings above the peripheral devices, a single crystalline silicon layer above and in contact with the NAND strings, and interconnect layers formed between the peripheral devices and the NAND strings. In some embodiments, the NAND memory device includes a bonding interface at which an array interconnect layer contacts a peripheral interconnect layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenyu Lu, Jun Chen, Jifeng Zhu, Yushi Hu, Qian Tao, Simon Shi-Ning Yang, Steve Weiyi Yang
  • Publication number: 20210296341
    Abstract: Embodiments of source structure of a three-dimensional (3D) memory device and method for forming the source structure of the 3D memory device are disclosed. In an example, a NAND memory device includes a substrate, an alternating conductor/dielectric stack, a NAND string, a source conductor layer, and a source contact. The alternating conductor/dielectric stack includes a plurality of conductor/dielectric pairs above the substrate. The NAND string extends vertically through the alternating conductor/dielectric stack. The source conductor layer is above the alternating conductor/dielectric stack and is in contact with an end of the NAND string. The source contact includes an end in contact with the source conductor layer. The NAND string is electrically connected to the source contact by the source conductor layer. In some embodiments, the source conductor layer includes one or more conduction regions each including one or more of a metal, a metal alloy, and a metal silicide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jifeng ZHU, Zhenyu Lu, Jun Chen, Yushi Hu, Qian Tao, Simon Shi-Ning Yang, Steve Weiyi Yang
  • Patent number: 11077979
    Abstract: This disclosure provides new containers, preforms, methods, and designs for small and light-weight carbonated beverage packaging that provide surprisingly improved carbonation retention and greater shelf life, while still achieving light weight. This disclosure is particularly drawn to small PET containers for carbonated beverages, for example less than or about 400 mL, and methods and designs for their fabrication that attain unexpectedly good carbonation retention and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Casper W. Chiang, Venkat Govindarajan, Gopalaswamy Rajesh, Christopher Russell Mubarak, Jose Olavo Martins Ferreira Salles, Sterling Lane Steward, Simon Shi
  • Patent number: 11031333
    Abstract: Embodiments of source structure of a three-dimensional (3D) memory device and method for forming the source structure of the 3D memory device are disclosed. In an example, a NAND memory device includes a substrate, an alternating conductor/dielectric stack, a NAND string, a source conductor layer, and a source contact. The alternating conductor/dielectric stack includes a plurality of conductor/dielectric pairs above the substrate. The NAND string extends vertically through the alternating conductor/dielectric stack. The source conductor layer is above the alternating conductor/dielectric stack and is in contact with an end of the NAND string. The source contact includes an end in contact with the source conductor layer. The NAND string is electrically connected to the source contact by the source conductor layer. In some embodiments, the source conductor layer includes one or more conduction regions each including one or more of a metal, a metal alloy, and a metal silicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jifeng Zhu, Zhenyu Lu, Jun Chen, Yushi Hu, Qian Tao, Simon Shi-Ning Yang, Steve Weiyi Yang
  • Publication number: 20210134826
    Abstract: Embodiments of through array contact structures of a 3D memory device and fabricating method thereof are disclosed. The memory device includes an alternating layer stack disposed on a first substrate. The alternating layer stack includes a first region including an alternating dielectric stack, and a second region including an alternating conductor/dielectric stack. The memory device further comprises a barrier structure including two parallel barrier walls extending vertically through the alternating layer stack and laterally along a word line direction to laterally separate the first region from the second region. The memory device further comprises a plurality of through array contacts in the first region, each through array contact extending vertically through the alternating dielectric stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenyu LU, Simon Shi-Ning YANG, Feng PAN, Steve Weiyi YANG, Jun CHEN, Guanping WU, Wenguang SHI, Weihua CHENG
  • Patent number: 10998079
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods for testing three-dimensional memory devices are disclosed. The method can include: applying an input signal to a first conductive pad of the memory device by a first probe of a probe card; transmitting the input signal through the first conductive pad, a first TAC, a first interconnect structure passing through a bonding interface of the memory device, at least one of a memory array contact and a test circuit to a test structure; receiving an output signal through a second interconnect structure passing through the bonding interface, a second TAC, at least one of the memory array contact and the test circuit from the test structure; measuring the output signal from a second conductive pad of the memory device by a second probe of the probe card; and determining a characteristic of the test structure based on the input signal and the output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Jun Kim, Feng Pan, Jong Seuk Lee, Zhenyu Lu, Yongna Li, Lidong Song, Youn Cheul Kim, Steve Weiyi Yang, Simon Shi-Ning Yang
  • Publication number: 20210098491
    Abstract: Embodiments of three-dimensional (3D) memory devices and methods for forming the 3D memory devices are disclosed. In an example, a NAND memory device includes a substrate, one or more peripheral devices on the substrate, a plurality of NAND strings above the peripheral devices, a single crystalline silicon layer above and in contact with the NAND strings, and interconnect layers formed between the peripheral devices and the NAND strings. In some embodiments, the NAND memory device includes a bonding interface at which an array interconnect layer contacts a peripheral interconnect layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenyu LU, Jun CHEN, Jifeng ZHU, Yushi HU, Qian TAO, Simon Shi-Ning YANG, Steve Weiyi YANG
  • Publication number: 20210047068
    Abstract: This disclosure provides new closure and finish structures suited for small and light-weight carbonated beverage packaging that provide surprisingly improved carbonation retention and greater shelf life, while still achieving light weight. This closure and finish presented herein are particularly suited to small PET containers for carbonated beverages, for example less than or about 400 mL and provide good carbonation retention and shelf life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Piaras de Cleir, Frank Gehindy, Lothar Brauer, Simon Shi
  • Patent number: 10923491
    Abstract: Embodiments of through array contact structures of a 3D memory device and fabricating method thereof are disclosed. The memory device includes an alternating layer stack disposed on a first substrate. The alternating layer stack includes a first region including an alternating dielectric stack, and a second region including an alternating conductor/dielectric stack. The memory device further includes a barrier structure extending vertically through the alternating layer stack to laterally separate the first region from the second region, multiple through array contacts in the first region, each through array contact extending vertically through the alternating dielectric stack, an array interconnection layer in contact with the through array contacts, a peripheral circuit formed on a second substrate. and a peripheral interconnection layer on the peripheral circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenyu Lu, Simon Shi-Ning Yang, Feng Pan, Steve Weiyi Yang, Jun Chen, Guanping Wu, Wenguang Shi, Weihua Cheng
  • Publication number: 20210005621
    Abstract: Embodiments of source structure of a three-dimensional (3D) memory device and method for forming the source structure of the 3D memory device are disclosed. In an example, a NAND memory device includes a substrate, an alternating conductor/dielectric stack, a NAND string, a source conductor layer, and a source contact. The alternating conductor/dielectric stack includes a plurality of conductor/dielectric pairs above the substrate. The NAND string extends vertically through the alternating conductor/dielectric stack. The source conductor layer is above the alternating conductor/dielectric stack and is in contact with an end of the NAND string. The source contact includes an end in contact with the source conductor layer. The NAND string is electrically connected to the source contact by the source conductor layer. In some embodiments, the source conductor layer includes one or more conduction regions each including one or more of a metal, a metal alloy, and a metal silicide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yushi HU, Zhenyu LU, Qian TAO, Jun CHEN, Simon Shi-Ning YANG, Steve Weiyi YANG
  • Patent number: 10800569
    Abstract: This disclosure provides new closure and finish structures suited for small and light-weight carbonated beverage packaging that provide surprisingly improved carbonation retention and greater shelf life, while still achieving light weight. This closure and finish presented herein are particularly suited to small PET containers for carbonated beverages, for example less than or about 400 mL and provide good carbonation retention and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Piaras de Cleir, Frank Gehindy, Lothar Brauer, Simon Shi
  • Patent number: 10804279
    Abstract: Embodiments of source structure of a three-dimensional (3D) memory device and method for forming the source structure of the 3D memory device are disclosed. In an example, a NAND memory device includes a substrate, an alternating conductor/dielectric stack, a NAND string, a source conductor layer, and a source contact. The alternating conductor/dielectric stack includes a plurality of conductor/dielectric pairs above the substrate. The NAND string extends vertically through the alternating conductor/dielectric stack. The source conductor layer is above the alternating conductor/dielectric stack and is in contact with an end of the NAND string. The source contact includes an end in contact with the source conductor layer. The NAND string is electrically connected to the source contact by the source conductor layer. In some embodiments, the source conductor layer includes one or more conduction regions each including one or more of a metal, a metal alloy, and a metal silicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yushi Hu, Zhenyu Lu, Qian Tao, Jun Chen, Simon Shi-Ning Yang, Steve Weiyi Yang
  • Publication number: 20200295025
    Abstract: Embodiments of through array contact structures of a 3D memory device and fabricating method thereof are disclosed. The memory device includes an alternating layer stack disposed on a first substrate. The alternating layer stack includes a first region including an alternating dielectric stack, and a second region including an alternating conductor/dielectric stack. The memory device further includes a barrier structure extending vertically through the alternating layer stack to laterally separate the first region from the second region, multiple through array contacts in the first region, each through array contact extending vertically through the alternating dielectric stack, an array interconnection layer in contact with the through array contacts, a peripheral circuit formed on a second substrate. and a peripheral interconnection layer on the peripheral circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Zhenyu LU, Simon Shi-Ning YANG, Feng PAN, Steve Weiyi YANG, Jun CHEN, Guanping WU, Wenguang SHI, Weihua CHENG
  • Patent number: D932905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey Klok, Eric Robine, Feng Simon Shi