Patents by Inventor TAO JU

TAO JU 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: 10012670
    Abstract: A method of making a MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism on a magnetic sensor wafer and a magnetic source on a MEMS wafer that further comprises a proof-mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Insigh Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Biao Zhang, Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20180010959
    Abstract: A MEMS optical device and an array composed thereof are disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS optical device comprises a light absorbing element, a deforming element, and a magnetic detector, wherein the magnetic detector comprises a magnetic source and a magnetic sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Biao Zhang, Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20160154019
    Abstract: A MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprises a movable portion capable of moving in response to angular velocity, a conducting wire attached to the movable portion for generating magnetic field, and a spintronic device for measuring the magnetic field. The conducting wire is disposed such that the current it carries is substantially perpendicular to the sensing direction of the sensing mode of the proof-mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: InSighTech, LLC
    Inventors: Biao Zhang, Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20160153780
    Abstract: A MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprises a movable portion capable of moving in response to angular velocity, a conducting wire attached to the movable portion for generating magnetic field, and a spintronic device for measuring the magnetic field. The easy axis of the spintronic device is aligned to the sensing mode of the movable portion and to the direction of the current flowing through the conducting wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: InSighTech, LLC
    Inventors: Biao Zhang, Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20160154020
    Abstract: A MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism and a magnetic source that is formed at the proof-mass, wherein the magnetic sensing mechanism comprises an integrated pickup coil of a fluxgate. A magnetic shield is provided in the vicinity of the magnetic source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: INSIGHTECH, LLC
    Inventors: Biao Zhang, Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20160154070
    Abstract: A MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism on a magnetic sensor wafer and a magnetic source on a MEMS wafer that further comprises a proof-mass. The magnetic sensor wafer and MEMS wafer are bonded through a bonding mechanism that comprises a hearting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: INSIGHTECH, LLC
    Inventors: Biao Zhang, Tao Ju
  • Patent number: 9254992
    Abstract: A MEMS gyro is provided, having a movable portion, a non-movable portion, and a magnetic sensing structure that comprises a magnetic source disposed at the movable portion, a magnetic sensing element positioned at the non-movable portion. The movable portion is capable of moving in response to external angular velocity or an external accelerator such that the magnetic field sensed by the magnetic sensing element is in relation to the movement of the movable portion, therefore, the angular velocity or the accelerator. A method of making the MEMS gyro device is disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Inventor: Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20150226555
    Abstract: A MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism and a magnetic source that is associated with the proof-mass. The magnetic sensing mechanism is disposed at a location wherein the magnetic field gradient from the magnetic source is maximum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: InSighTech, LLC
    Inventors: Biao Zhang, Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20150033856
    Abstract: A MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a driving mechanism, a magnetic sensing mechanism and a magnetic source that is formed at the proof-mass. The MEMS gyroscope is enclosed in a package that further comprises a magnet for providing bias magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: INSIGHTECH, LLC
    Inventors: BIAO ZHANG, TAO JU
  • Publication number: 20150033853
    Abstract: A MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised plurality of movable portions that are capable of moving in response to angular velocity and a plurality of magnetic sensing mechanisms for measuring movements of the movable portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: INSIGHTECH, LLC
    Inventors: Biao Zhang, TAO JU
  • Publication number: 20150033854
    Abstract: A MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised plurality of movable portions that are capable of moving in response to angular velocity and a plurality of magnetic sensing mechanisms for measuring movements of the movable portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: IINSIGHTECH, LLC
    Inventors: BIAO ZHANG, TAO JU
  • Publication number: 20150033855
    Abstract: A MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism and a magnetic source that is associated with the proof-mass. The magnetic sensing mechanism comprises multiple magnetic field sensors that are designated for sensing the magnetic field from a magnetic source so as to mitigate the problems caused by fabrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: INSIGHTECH, LLC
    Inventors: Biao ZHANG, Tao JU
  • Publication number: 20150034620
    Abstract: A method of making a MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism on a magnetic sensor wafer and a magnetic source on a MEMS wafer that further comprises a proof-mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: INSIGHTECH, LLC
    Inventors: BIAO ZHANG, TAO JU
  • Publication number: 20140308757
    Abstract: A MEMS gyro is provided, having a movable portion, a non-movable portion, and a magnetic sensing structure that comprises a magnetic source disposed at the movable portion, a magnetic sensing element positioned at the non-movable portion. The movable portion is capable of moving in response to external angular velocity or an external accelerator such that the magnetic field sensed by the magnetic sensing element is in relation to the movement of the movable portion, therefore, the angular velocity or the accelerator. A method of making the MEMS gyro device is disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20140290365
    Abstract: A MEMS gyro is provided, having a movable portion, a non-movable portion, and a magnetic sensing structure that comprises a magnetic source disposed at the movable portion, a magnetic sensing element positioned at the non-movable portion. The movable portion is capable of moving in response to external angular velocity or an external accelerator such that the magnetic field sensed by the magnetic sensing element is in relation to the movement of the movable portion, therefore, the angular velocity or the accelerator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20140190257
    Abstract: A method of using a MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism. A magnetic field is generated by a magnetic source, and is detected by a magnetic sensor. The magnetic field varies at the location of the magnetic sensor; and the variation of the magnetic field is associated with the movement of the proof-mass of the MEMS gyroscope. By detecting the variation of the magnetic field, the movement and thus the target angular velocity can be measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Biao Zhang, Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20140026660
    Abstract: A MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism and a magnetic source that is associated with the proof-mass. The magnetic sensing mechanism comprises multiple magnetic field sensors that are designated for sensing the magnetic field from a magnetic source so as to mitigate the problems caused by fabrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Biao Zhang, Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20140026659
    Abstract: A method of using a MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism. A magnetic field is generated by a magnetic source, and is detected by a magnetic sensor. The magnetic field varies at the location of the magnetic sensor; and the variation of the magnetic field is associated with the movement of the proof-mass of the MEMS gyroscope. By detecting the variation of the magnetic field, the movement and thus the target angular velocity can be measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: BIAO ZHANG, TAO JU
  • Publication number: 20140026661
    Abstract: A MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism and a magnetic source that is associated with the proof-mass. The magnetic sensing mechanism comprises multiple magnetic field sensors that are designated for sensing the magnetic field from a magnetic source so as to mitigate the problems caused by fabrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Biao Zhang, Tao Ju
  • Publication number: 20140026658
    Abstract: A method of using a MEMS gyroscope is disclosed herein, wherein the MEMS gyroscope comprised a magnetic sensing mechanism. A magnetic field is generated by a magnetic source, and is detected by a magnetic sensor. The magnetic field varies at the location of the magnetic sensor; and the variation of the magnetic field is associated with the movement of the proof-mass of the MEMS gyroscope. By detecting the variation of the magnetic field, the movement and thus the target angular velocity can be measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: BIAO ZHANG, TAO JU