Patents by Inventor Tetsuya Asayama

Tetsuya Asayama 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: 20180226113
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a layered structure comprises a memory layer exhibiting magnetization perpendicular to a face of the memory layer, the memory layer configured to change a direction of the magnetization in response to application of a current thereto, a magnetic layer exhibiting magnetization parallel or antiparallel to the direction of the magnetization of the memory layer and comprising a plurality of ferromagnetic layers, one or more non-magnetic layers, and an antiferromagnetic material, wherein a first non-magnetic layer of the one or more non-magnetic layers is situated between a first ferromagnetic layer of the plurality of ferromagnetic layers and a second ferromagnetic layer of the plurality of ferromagnetic layers, and wherein the antiferromagnetic material contacts at least one of the first non-magnetic layer and the first ferromagnetic layer, and an intermediate layer formed from a non-magnetic material located between the memory layer and the magnetic layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Kazutaka Yamane, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Yutaka Higo, Tetsuya Asayama, Hiroyuki Uchida
  • Patent number: 9997179
    Abstract: A storage element is provided. The storage element includes a memory layer; a fixed magnetization layer; an intermediate layer including a non-magnetic material; wherein the intermediate layer is provided between the memory layer and the fixed magnetization layer; wherein the fixed magnetization layer includes at least a first magnetic layer, a second magnetic layer, and a non-magnetic layer, and wherein the first magnetic layer includes a CoFeB composition. A memory apparatus and a magnetic head are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Kazutaka Yamane, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Yutaka Higo, Tetsuya Asayama, Hiroyuki Uchida
  • Patent number: 9997698
    Abstract: A storage element includes a layer structure including a storage layer having a direction of magnetization which changes according to information, a magnetization fixed layer having a fixed direction of magnetization, and an intermediate layer disposed therebetween, which intermediate layer contains a nonmagnetic material. The magnetization fixed layer has at least two ferromagnetic layers having a direction of magnetization tilted from a direction perpendicular to a film surface, which are laminated and magnetically coupled interposing a coupling layer therebetween. This configuration may effectively prevent divergence of magnetization reversal time due to directions of magnetization of the storage layer and the magnetization fixed layer being substantially parallel or antiparallel, reduce write errors, and enable writing operation in a short time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Yutaka Higo, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Tetsuya Asayama, Kazutaka Yamane, Hiroyuki Uchida
  • Patent number: 9984735
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a layered structure includes a memory layer, a magnetization-fixed layer, and a tunnel insulating layer. The memory layer has magnetization perpendicular to a film face in which a direction of the magnetization is configured to be changed according to information by applying a current in a lamination direction of the layered structure. The magnetization-fixed layer has magnetization parallel or antiparallel to the magnetization direction of the memory layer and comprises a laminated ferripinned structure including a plurality of ferromagnetic layers and one or more non-magnetic layers, and includes a layer comprising an antiferromagnetic material formed on a first ferromagnetic layer of the plurality of ferromagnetic layers and situated between the first ferromagnetic layer and the non-magnetic layer. The tunnel insulating layer is located between the memory layer and the magnetization-fixed layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Kazutaka Yamane, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Yutaka Higo, Tetsuya Asayama, Hiroyuki Uchida
  • Patent number: 9917248
    Abstract: A memory element including a layered structure including a memory layer having magnetization perpendicular to a film face in which a direction of the magnetization is changed depending on information stored therein, a magnetization-fixed layer having magnetization perpendicular to the film face, which becomes a base of the information stored in the memory layer, and an intermediate layer that is formed of a non-magnetic material and is provided between the memory layer and the magnetization-fixed layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Uchida, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Yutaka Higo, Tetsuya Asayama, Kazutaka Yamane
  • Publication number: 20180025519
    Abstract: [Problem] If an HMD is attached in a different direction than a predetermined direction, usage of the HMD may be difficult in some cases. The problem to be addressed is to provide an information processing device which is mounted on the head of the human body and which is capable of maintaining usability regardless of the attachment direction. [Solution] An information processing device mounted on a head of a human body, including: an operation detection unit that detects an operation performed with respect to the information processing device; and a control unit that, on a basis of an attitude of the information processing device, decides an action to be conducted in correspondence with an operation detected by the operation detection unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: TETSUYA ASAYAMA, YOSHINORI OOTA
  • Patent number: 9875779
    Abstract: A storage element includes a magnetization fixed layer, and a magnetization free layer. The magnetization fixed layer includes a plurality of ferromagnetic layers laminated together with a coupling layer formed between each pair of adjacent ferromagnetic layers. The magnetization directions of the ferromagnetic layers are inclined with respect to a magnetization direction of the magnetization fixed layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Yutaka Higo, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Tetsuya Asayama, Kazutaka Yamane, Hiroyuki Uchida
  • Patent number: 9847161
    Abstract: A storage element includes a storage layer having a magnetization perpendicular to a layer surface and storing information according to a magnetization state of a magnetic material; a fixed magnetization layer having the magnetization as a reference of the information of the storage layer and perpendicular to the layer surface; an interlayer formed of a nonmagnetic material and interposed between the storage layer and the fixed magnetization layer; a coercive force enhancement layer adjacent to the storage layer, opposite to the interlayer, and formed of Cr, Ru, W, Si, or Mn; and a spin barrier layer formed of an oxide, adjacent to the coercive force enhancement layer, and opposite to the storage layer. The storage layer magnetization is reversed using spin torque magnetization reversal caused by a current in a lamination direction of a layer structure including the storage layer, the interlayer, and the fixed magnetization layer, thereby storing information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Ohmori, Masanori Hosomi, Kazuhiro Bessho, Yutaka Higo, Kazutaka Yamane, Hiroyuki Uchida, Tetsuya Asayama
  • Publication number: 20170343808
    Abstract: If the frames of a pair of eyeglasses have a built-in sensor, replacement of the sensor may result in increased effort, cost, and the like. Accordingly, the object is to provide a control device enabling a user to replace the sensor easily. A control device, including: a connecting unit that includes a sensor; and a main unit including a first control unit that conducts processes regarding information obtained from the sensor. The connecting unit is removably connected to each of the main unit and an object mounted on a head of a human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: TETSUYA ASAYAMA, YOSHINORI OOTA
  • Publication number: 20170324026
    Abstract: A storage element includes a layer structure including a storage layer having a direction of magnetization which changes according to information, a magnetization fixed layer having a fixed direction of magnetization, and an intermediate layer disposed therebetween, which intermediate layer contains a nonmagnetic material. The magnetization fixed layer has at least two ferromagnetic layers having a direction of magnetization tilted from a direction perpendicular to a film surface, which are laminated and magnetically coupled interposing a coupling layer therebetween. This configuration may effectively prevent divergence of magnetization reversal time due to directions of magnetization of the storage layer and the magnetization fixed layer being substantially parallel or antiparallel, reduce write errors, and enable writing operation in a short time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Yutaka Higo, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Tetsuya Asayama, Kazutaka Yamane, Hiroyuki Uchida
  • Publication number: 20170318573
    Abstract: A memory system is provided. The memory system includes a memory area configured to include a plurality of memory cells; a driving area configured to drive the memory cells; and a control area configured to supply a standby current to the memory area before the memory area records data; a plurality of word lines is crossing to a plurality of bit lines via the plurality of memory cells; and wherein each of the memory cells includes a memory layer, a magnetic fixed layer, an intermediate layer including a non-magnetic material provided between the memory layer and the magnetic fixed layer, a top electrode provided over the memory layer, a bottom electrode provided over the magnetic fixed layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Yutaka HIGO, Masanori HOSOMI, Hiroyuki OHMORI, Kazuhiro BESSHO, Tetsuya ASAYAMA, Kazutaka YAMANE, Hiroyuki UCHIDA
  • Patent number: 9767874
    Abstract: A memory apparatus and a memory device are provided. The memory apparatus includes a memory device including a plurality of memory cells and a driving circuit configured to control the memory cells; wherein each of the memory cells includes a memory layer where a magnetization direction is changeable by a current, a magnetic fixed layer having a fixed magnetization, an intermediate layer including a non-magnetic material provided between the memory layer and the magnetic fixed layer, a top electrode provided over the memory layer, a bottom electrode provided over the magnetic fixed layer; wherein the current is configured to flow in a lamination direction between the top electrode and the bottom electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Yutaka Higo, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Tetsuya Asayama, Kazutaka Yamane, Hiroyuki Uchida
  • Patent number: 9748470
    Abstract: A storage element includes a layer structure including a storage layer having a direction of magnetization which changes according to information, a magnetization fixed layer having a fixed direction of magnetization, and an intermediate layer disposed therebetween, which intermediate layer contains a nonmagnetic material. The magnetization fixed layer has at least two ferromagnetic layers having a direction of magnetization tilted from a direction perpendicular to a film surface, which are laminated and magnetically coupled interposing a coupling layer therebetween. This configuration may effectively prevent divergence of magnetization reversal time due to directions of magnetization of the storage layer and the magnetization fixed layer being substantially parallel or antiparallel, reduce write errors, and enable writing operation in a short time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Yutaka Higo, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Tetsuya Asayama, Kazutaka Yamane, Hiroyuki Uchida
  • Publication number: 20170186945
    Abstract: A magnetic element is provided. The magnetic element includes a free magnetization layer having a surface area that is approximately 1,600 nm2 or less, the free magnetization layer including a magnetization state that is configured to be changed; an insulation layer coupled to the free magnetization layer, the insulation layer including a non-magnetic material; and a magnetization fixing layer coupled to the insulation layer opposite the free magnetization layer, the magnetization fixing layer including a fixed magnetization so as to be capable of serving as a reference of the free magnetization layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Kazutaka YAMANE, Masanori HOSOMI, Hiroyuki OHMORI, Kazuhiro BESSHO, Yutaka HIGO, Tetsuya ASAYAMA, Hiroyuki UCHIDA
  • Patent number: 9634239
    Abstract: A magnetic element is provided. The magnetic element includes a free magnetization layer having a surface area that is approximately 1,600 nm2 or less, the free magnetization layer including a magnetization state that is configured to be changed; an insulation layer coupled to the free magnetization layer, the insulation layer including a non-magnetic material; and a magnetization fixing layer coupled to the insulation layer opposite the free magnetization layer, the magnetization fixing layer including a fixed magnetization so as to be capable of serving as a reference of the free magnetization layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Kazutaka Yamane, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Yutaka Higo, Tetsuya Asayama, Hiroyuki Uchida
  • Patent number: 9608196
    Abstract: Provided is an information storage element comprising a first layer, an insulation layer coupled to the first layer, and a second layer coupled to the insulation layer opposite the first layer. The first layer is capable of storing information according to a magnetization state of a magnetic material. The insulation layer includes a non-magnetic material. The second layer includes a fixed magnetization. In an embodiment, the first layer has a transverse length that is approximately 45 nm or less and a volume that is approximately 2,390 nm3 or less. In a further embodiment, the second layer includes MgO and is capable of allowing electrons passing through the second layer reach the first layer before the electrons enter a non-polarized state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Kazutaka Yamane, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Yutaka Higo, Tetsuya Asayama, Hiroyuki Uchida
  • Publication number: 20170084823
    Abstract: A memory element including a layered structure including a memory layer having magnetization perpendicular to a film face in which a direction of the magnetization is changed depending on information stored therein, a magnetization-fixed layer having magnetization perpendicular to the film face, which becomes a base of the information stored in the memory layer, and an intermediate layer that is formed of a non-magnetic material and is provided between the memory layer and the magnetization-fixed layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Uchida, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Yutaka Higo, Tetsuya Asayama, Kazutaka Yamane
  • Publication number: 20170040044
    Abstract: A storage element is provided. The storage element includes a layer structure including a first layer having a first magnetization state of a first material, a second layer having a second magnetization state of a second material; and an intermediate layer including a nonmagnetic material and provided between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the intermediate layer includes a carbon layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Hiroyuki UCHIDA, Masanori HOSOMI, Hiroyuki OHMORI, Kazuhiro BESSHO, Yutaka HIGO, Tetsuya ASAYAMA, Kazutaka YAMANE
  • Publication number: 20170033277
    Abstract: A magnetic element is provided. The magnetic element includes a free magnetization layer having a surface area that is approximately 1,600 nm2 or less, the free magnetization layer including a magnetization state that is configured to be changed; an insulation layer coupled to the free magnetization layer, the insulation layer including a non-magnetic material; and a magnetization fixing layer coupled to the insulation layer opposite the free magnetization layer, the magnetization fixing layer including a fixed magnetization so as to be capable of serving as a reference of the free magnetization layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Kazutaka YAMANE, Masanori HOSOMI, Hiroyuki OHMORI, Kazuhiro BESSHO, Yutaka HIGO, Tetsuya ASAYAMA, Hiroyuki UCHIDA
  • Patent number: 9553255
    Abstract: A memory element includes a memory layer having magnetization perpendicular to a film face of the memory layer in which a direction of the magnetization configured to be changed. The memory element includes a magnetization-fixed layer having a magnetization perpendicular to the film face. The memory element includes an intermediate layer that is formed of a non-magnetic material and is provided between the memory layer and the magnetization-fixed layer. The memory layer includes a multilayer structure in which a non-magnetic material and an oxide are laminated. The direction of the magnetization of the memory layer is configured to be changed by applying a current in a lamination direction of the layered structure to record information in the memory layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Uchida, Masanori Hosomi, Hiroyuki Ohmori, Kazuhiro Bessho, Yutaka Higo, Tetsuya Asayama, Kazutaka Yamane