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Ho, Fremont
Anthony Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20090279549 | Hitless software upgrades - Disclosed is a technique for facilitating software upgrade for a switching system comprising a first management processor and a second management processor and a set of one or more line processors, the techniques comprising receiving a signal to perform a software upgrade for a line processor from the set of line processors, and performing a software upgrade for the line processor without substantially affecting packet switching performed by the switching system. | 11-12-2009 |
Chee-Wah Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20080207037 | Chip actuator cover assembly - An improved IC chip actuator cover assembly for an IC socket includes a pedestal assembly spring-mounted to the bottom of a carrier housing and side leaf springs or other similar force transferring means on the pedestal assembly which transmit a z-axis force to the corner regions of the pedestal assembly for advancing the pedestal assembly in the z-axis direction against an IC chip in the IC socket. The compliance of the leaf springs maintains a constant and precise actuating force on the IC chip when the IC chip is contacted by the pusher end portion or portions of the pedestal assembly. In a preferred aspect of the invention, the front, back, and sides of the carrier housing define a central cavity region above the pedestal assembly for permitting air flow through the carrier housing to improve the heat dissipation capability of the cover assembly. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080265924 | Contactor nest for an IC device and method - An improved contactor nest for receiving and holding IC devices against a pin board interposer during the test or burn-in of the devices includes a frame having an IC pocket with a top opening, which is oversized in relation to the footprint of the IC device for which the contactor is designed, and centering guide walls for guiding an IC device to be tested into the pocket from the oversized top opening to the IC device seating plane. The centering guide walls have a gradual angle relative to the insertion axis of the IC pocket, and extend down to a bottom perimeter portion of the IC pocket immediately adjacent the IC seating plane for gradually centering the IC device in the pocket as the IC device approaches the seating plane. Preferably, the angled guide walls extend far enough into the IC pocket to allow the spring pins of the pin board interposer to scrub the contact pads of the IC devices as the IC device is being centered. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100277191 | SPRING CONTACT PIN FOR AN IC TEST SOCKET AND THE LIKE - A spring contact pin includes a depressible probe member having a tapered configuration that prevents contact between the projecting end of the probe member and the end of the spring barrel throughout the compression and release cycle of the probe. The tapered configuration of the depressible probe member improves the mechanical performance, reliability, and high-speed signal performance of the contact pin. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110057676 | UNIVERSAL SPRING CONTACT PIN AND IC TEST SOCKET THEREFOR - A universal spring contact pin for use in an IC test Socket includes a depressible probe member at one end and a fixed probe member at the other end. The fixed probe member preferably has a projection length chosen to allow z-axis loading of different surface mount package types within the same test socket. It also can have a relatively large tip angle which preferably terminates at a relatively sharp termination point. Preferably, the tip angle is about 90 degrees and the radius of the termination point of the tip is about 0.001 inches (0.0254 millimeters) or less. The large tip angle on the contact pin's fixed probe member provides the pin with a robust probe end that operates reliably over a large number of test cycles, is better adapted for effective use with different surface mount chip packages, and better supports a sharp tip radius. A sharp tip radius will, in turn, provide for better penetration of oxide coatings and/or foreign material on the leads of the chip packages. A test socket can be provided for the universal spring contact pins, which can include an interface wall configuration for retaining the contact pins in a z-axis alignment and for improving the signal performance of the socket at high frequencies. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110214843 | Systems and Methods for Thermal Control of Integrated Circuits During Testing - Thermal control units (TCU) for maintaining a set point temperature on an IC device under test (DUT) are provided. The units include a pedestal assembly comprising a heat-conductive pedestal, a fluid circulation block, a thermoelectric module (Peltier device) between the heat-conductive pedestal and the block for controlling heat flow between the pedestal and fluid circulation block, and a force distribution block for controllably distributing a z-axis force between different pushers of the TCU. Alternatively, instead of a thermoelectric module, a heater can provide heat to the DUT. Optionally, a swivelable temperature-control fluid inlet and outlet arms may be provided to reduce instability of the thermal control unit due to external forces exerted on the TCU such as by fluid lines attached to the fluid inlet and outlet arms. Also optionally, an integrated means for abating condensation on surfaces of the TCU during cold tests may be provided. | 09-08-2011 |
Chih Chiang Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20100319952 | APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WITH TUBULAR WEATHERPROOFING OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - An apparatus for an electrical equipment enclosure with tubular weatherproofing of electrical connections is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, one or more weatherproofing tubes attached to the lid incorporating one or more conduits are configured to serve as passageways for one or more electrical lines which need to stay weatherproof, watertight, and/or splash-proof from external elements. Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, one or more clusters of electrical connecters inside the electrical equipment enclosure receive a portion of the one or more electrical lines passing through the one or more conduits and the one or more weatherproofing tubes. The apparatus as embodied by the present invention provides a reliable, durable and cost-effective weatherproof electrical equipment enclosure design. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110259625 | APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WEATHERPROOFING BY A MULTI-HOLE GLAND AND/OR A TUBE - An apparatus for an electrical equipment enclosure with tubular and/or multi-hole gland weatherproofing of electrical connections is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, one or more weatherproofing tubes and/or one or more multi-hole glands attached to the lid incorporating one or more openings are configured to serve as passageways for one or more electrical lines which need to stay weatherproof, watertight, and/or splash-proof from external elements. Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, one or more clusters of electrical connecters inside the electrical equipment enclosure receive a portion of the one or more electrical lines passing through one or more openings and one or more weatherproofing tubes and/or multi-hole glands. The apparatus as embodied by the present invention provides a reliable, durable and cost-effective weatherproof electrical equipment enclosure design. | 10-27-2011 |
Dustin W. Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20080280457 | METHOD OF IMPROVING INITIATION LAYER FOR LOW-K DIELECTRIC FILM BY DIGITAL LIQUID FLOW METER - A method for depositing a low dielectric constant film by flowing a oxidizing gas into a processing chamber, flowing an organosilicon compound from a bulk storage container through a digital liquid flow meter at an organosilicon flow rate to a vaporization injection valve, vaporizing the organosilicon compound and flowing the organosilicon compound and a carrier gas into the processing chamber, maintaining the organosilicon flow rate to deposit an initiation layer, flowing a porogen compound from a bulk storage container through a digital liquid flow meter at a porogen flow rate to a vaporization injection valve, vaporizing the porogen compound and flowing the porogen compound and a carrier gas into the processing chamber, increasing the organosilicon flow rate and the porogen flow rate while depositing a transition layer, and maintaining a second organosilicon flow rate and a second porogen flow rate to deposit a porogen containing organosilicate dielectric layer. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090162259 | HIGH EFFICIENCY UV CURING SYSTEM - An ultraviolet (UV) cure chamber enables curing a dielectric material disposed on a substrate and in situ cleaning thereof. A tandem process chamber provides two separate and adjacent process regions defined by a body covered with a lid having windows aligned respectively above each process region. One or more UV sources per process region that are covered by housings coupled to the lid emit UV light directed through the windows onto substrates located within the process regions. The UV sources can be an array of light emitting diodes or bulbs utilizing a source such as microwave or radio frequency. The UV light can be pulsed during a cure process. Using oxygen radical/ozone generated remotely and/or in-situ accomplishes cleaning of the chamber. Use of lamp arrays, relative motion of the substrate and lamp head, and real-time modification of lamp reflector shape and/or position can enhance uniformity of substrate illumination. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100096564 | ULTRAVIOLET REFLECTOR WITH COOLANT GAS HOLES AND METHOD - A reflector for an ultraviolet lamp can be used in a substrate processing apparatus. The reflector comprises a longitudinal strip extending the length of the ultraviolet lamp. The longitudinal strip has a curved reflective surface and comprises a plurality of through holes to direct a coolant gas toward the ultraviolet lamp. A chamber that uses an ultraviolet lamp module with the reflector, and a method of ultraviolet treatment are also described. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100285240 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXPOSING A SUBSTRATE TO A ROTATING IRRADIANCE PATTERN OF UV RADIATION - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to an ultraviolet (UV) cure chamber for curing a dielectric material disposed on a substrate and to methods of curing dielectric materials using UV radiation. A substrate processing tool according to one embodiment comprises a body defining a substrate processing region; a substrate support adapted to support a substrate within the substrate processing region; an ultraviolet radiation lamp spaced apart from the substrate support, the lamp configured to transmit ultraviolet radiation to a substrate positioned on the substrate support; and a motor operatively coupled to rotate at least one of the ultraviolet radiation lamp or substrate support at least 180 degrees relative to each other. The substrate processing tool may further comprise one or more reflectors adapted to generate a flood pattern of ultraviolet radiation over the substrate that has complementary high and low intensity areas which combine to generate a substantially uniform irradiance pattern if rotated. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110248183 | ULTRAVIOLET REFLECTOR WITH COOLANT GAS HOLES AND METHOD - A reflector for an ultraviolet lamp can be used in a substrate processing apparatus. The reflector comprises a centrally positioned longitudinal strip and first and second side reflectors to form a parabolic-type surface. The longitudinal strip and first and second side reflectors have curved reflective surfaces with dichroic coatings and the longitudinal strip comprises a plurality of through holes to direct a coolant gas toward the ultraviolet lamp. A chamber that uses an ultraviolet lamp module with the reflector, and a method of ultraviolet treatment are also described. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110256041 | FLUID FILTRATION FOR SUBSTRATE PROCESSING CHAMBER - A filter for filtering a fluid in a substrate processing apparatus comprises first and second stages that are connected to one another. A delivery system provides a vaporized liquid to the filter. The first stage of the filter comprises a basic compound, and the second stage of the filter comprises a desiccant. A second filter comprises a permeation filter with permeable membrane to filter the fluid. Methods of filtering the fluid to reduce formation of undesirable process residues using the filter(s) are also described. | 10-20-2011 |
Edward Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20100278190 | HIERARCHICAL PIPELINED DISTRIBUTED SCHEDULING TRAFFIC MANAGER - A hierarchical pipelined distributed scheduling traffic manager includes multiple hierarchical levels to perform hierarchical winner selection and propagation in a pipeline including selecting and propagating winner queues of a lower level to subsequent levels to determine one final winning queue. The winner selection and propagation is performed in parallel between the levels to reduce the time required in selecting the final winning queue. In some embodiments, the hierarchical traffic manager is separated into multiple separate sliced hierarchical traffic managers to distributively process the traffic. | 11-04-2010 |
Eugene Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20110066791 | CACHING DATA BETWEEN A DATABASE SERVER AND A STORAGE SYSTEM - Techniques are provided for using an intermediate cache between the shared cache of a database server and the non-volatile storage of a storage system. The intermediate cache may be local to the machine upon which the database server is executing, or may be implemented within the storage system. In one embodiment, the database system includes both a DB server-side intermediate cache, and a storage-side intermediate cache. The caching policies used to populate the intermediate cache are intelligent, taking into account factors that may include which database object an item belongs to, the item type of the item, a characteristic of the item; or the database operation in which the item is involved. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110067008 | TECHNIQUES FOR ADAPTIVE TRACE LOGGING - Techniques for adaptive trace logging include, in one embodiment, obtaining input data on trace logging behavior and computing resources used by trace logging. Based on the obtained input data, an adaptive trace logging module automatically takes action at runtime to reduce the amount of computing resources consumed by tracing logging. For example, the action taken may include decreasing a trace logging level of an executing software program to reduce the number of trace logging messages added to a trace log. In another embodiment, the techniques include detecting a condition of an executing software program that warrants a change to a trace logging level of the executing program. The adaptive trace logging module automatically changes the trace logging level of the executing program as-needed for the detected condition. For example, the adaptive trace logging module may increase the trace logging level of an executing program upon detecting a deadlock or other abnormal condition of the executing program. By automatically increasing the trace logging level upon detecting an abnormal condition, additional trace logging messages may be written to a trace log aiding diagnosis and troubleshooting of the condition. | 03-17-2011 |
Fannie Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20110093505 | ASYNCHRONOUS STATE ENGINE WITH PLUG-INS FOR FLEXIBLE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide for an asynchronous state engine incorporated within a host application program. The state engine may operate based on a state transition table that may be updated independently of the host application. The state transition table may instruct the asynchronous state engine as to actions that should be performed prior to changing states. Such actions may include interacting with external applications. The state transition table may also instruct the host application to reside in a hold state until responses from external applications are received. Furthermore, the state transition table may instruct the host application as to follow up actions that should be performed when a state is entered. By allowing an external application to plug-in criteria for state changes within the host application, development of the host application may maintain a significant level of flexibility. | 04-21-2011 |
Jonathan Jung-Ching Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20090042389 | Double exposure semiconductor process for improved process margin - A double exposure semiconductor process is provided for improved process margin at reduced feature sizes. During a first processing sequence, features defining non-critical dimensions of a polysilicon interconnect structure are formed, while other portions of the polysilicon layer are left un-processed. During a second processing sequence, features that define the critical dimensions of the polysilicon interconnect structure are formed without the need to execute a photoresist trimming procedure. Accordingly, only an etch process is executed, which provides higher resolution processing to create the critical dimensions needed during the second processing sequence. | 02-12-2009 |
Jung-Ching J. Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20100193870 | TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING TRANSISTOR-TO-TRANSISTOR STRESS UNIFORMITY - An integrated circuit ( | 08-05-2010 |
Kunming Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20120079437 | CIRCUIT DESIGN SYSTEMS FOR REPLACING FLIP-FLOPS WITH PULSED LATCHES - A circuit design system, methodology, and software are disclosed for generating circuit capable of consuming less dynamic power. In particular, the circuit design methodology entails modifying an initial circuit design including a clock network coupled to a plurality of edge-triggered flip-flops to generate a modified circuit design that uses pulsed latches driven by pulse generators in place of at least some of the flip-flops. Since pulsed latches use less dynamic power than edge-triggered flip-flops, the modified circuit may consume less dynamic power. The circuit design methodology may further entail adding delay cells for balancing the clock network to compensate for timing effects caused by the insertion of pulse generators. Additionally, the methodology may further include cloning of forbidden clock paths to make more flip-flops eligible for pulsed latch replacement. | 03-29-2012 |
Nelson David Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20090234685 | RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE BUSINESS MODEL - A renewable energy system maintenance method comprises network server based system for monitoring and repairing, for example, a solar power installation. Such comprises solar panels to convert sunlight to DC electricity, one or more inverters to convert the DC to AC electricity, and a metered utility connection for selling to or offsetting energy charges for AC electricity from an electric utility. A monitor with sensors and connections to the inverter provides system operation measurements and data through a wireless or wired connection the Internet. A centralized server collects measurements and data from many solar installation monitors and analyzes the inputs to provide useful information to the users and their systems integrator and third parties. In particular, such information is employed in several ways to conduct various parts of a solar energy business. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20110173110 | RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM MONITOR - A renewable energy monitoring system collects streams of informational reports from remote renewable energy systems. It separates the data streams by client, and client identification, in order to template such data streams onto models of clients' equipment configurations and topologies. The system sorts and groups client data by categories, so workstations can be employed to access statistics, monitor operational flags, initiate/display reports, and control system operations. Particular client/user information is accumulated and assembled on a per account basis to issue client statements, revenue checks, invoices, and controls, wherein, headquarters workstations can be used to access single-client statistics, monitor operational flags, initiate/display reports, and engage payables, receivables, and general ledger accounting operations. Selected information is posted to the Internet on a webpage for respective users, so each user can query how much electricity they are generating/using, and the net amount they are exporting. Various kinds of charts and graphics are rendered in HTML to make the data easy to navigate, absorb and understand. | 07-14-2011 |
Ronald Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20090182616 | RINGBACK ADVERTISING - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which an indication of a telephone call being placed from a calling number is received, and a determination is made of an audio advertisement to play based on the calling number. The audio advertisement is played based on the determination. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100114678 | Compensation Distribution Using Quality Score - Among other disclosed subject matter, a computer-implemented method for compensation distribution includes analyzing first content from a publisher with regard to a quality criterion. The method includes associating the first content with a quality score based on the analysis. The method includes providing second content to the publisher to be published with the first content. The method includes distributing a compensation to the publisher relating to the second content, the compensation based at least in part on the quality score. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110276627 | Managing Multiple Logins from a Single Browser - A method and a system for managing login using a cookie are described. The method includes receiving from a respective client system a request for document information, and receiving from the respective client system a cookie that identifies a plurality of user names logged into the server system from the respective client system. The plurality of logged-in user names includes a first user name and a second user name distinct from the first user name. The method also includes redirecting the received request to a location associated with a selected user name of the plurality of logged-in user names, and receiving the redirected request. The method furthermore includes, in response to the redirected request, processing the request as a request from the selected user name and sending to the respective client system document information corresponding to the request from the selected user name. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120066574 | System, Apparatus, and Method for Inserting a Media File into an Electronic Document - A formula comprising at least one parameter is received. The formula is evaluated based on the at least one parameter in the formula in order to identify the media file. The media file is accessed, and data adapted to cause the media file to be displayed in the electronic document is generated. | 03-15-2012 |
Stephen Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20100023787 | CONTROLLING THE POWER UTILIZATION OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM BY ADJUSTING A COOLING FAN SPEED - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that controls a power utilization of a computer system by adjusting a cooling fan speed. During operation, a relationship between information related to the cooling fan speed and the power utilization is determined. Then, the cooling fan speed is adjusted based on the determined relationship to control the power utilization of the computer system. | 01-28-2010 |
Sun Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20100291111 | Use of Anti-Alpha5Beta1 Antibodies to Inhibit Cancer Cell Proliferation - The present invention provides methods for direct killing of cancer cells using anti-α5β1 antibodies. Generally, the method comprises contacting a cancer cell that expresses α5β1 on its surface with an anti-α5β1 antibody, and thereby inducing the death of the cancer cell. The methods of the invention may be employed at an early stage of cancer development in a patient to prevent tumor establishment. In addition, the methods may be used to treat previously formed tumors especially in cancer that have not proven susceptible to anti-angiogenesis therapy. The methods may be employed as a combination therapy of anti-α5β1 antibodies together with cancer chemotherapeutic agents or other molecular-based cancer therapeutic agents. | 11-18-2010 |
Wing L. Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20120089793 | Memory Subsystem for Counter-Based and Other Applications - A memory device and related techniques are provided to modify data stored in the memory device without the need to send the data to an external device. A command is received at the memory device to modify data stored at a memory location in a memory array of the memory device. The command includes a value to be used for modifying the data. The memory device reads data from the memory location. The data read from the memory location is modified with modify circuit in the memory device based on the value obtained form the command to produce results data. The results data produced by the modify circuit is written back to the memory location. Since the memory device does not need to send the data read from the memory array off-chip to another device, referred to herein as a host device, to update the data, the input/output bandwidth of the bandwidth is substantially reduced, allowing for lower power memory device operation and reduced latency. | 04-12-2012 |
Yiu Cheong Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20100080304 | SLICE ORDERING FOR VIDEO ENCODING - For encoding, a frame of video data can be segregated into macroblocks, which can be segregated into slices, which in turn can be segregated into slice groups. A macroblock identifier (ID) can be associated with each of the macroblocks. When at least one slice from each of the slice groups has been encoded, the macroblock IDs associated with the encoded slices can be compared to determine an order in which the encoded slices are to be placed in an access unit for the frame. Of the encoded slices, the slice that includes the macroblock with the lowest macroblock ID will be placed in the access unit before the other encoded slices. | 04-01-2010 |
Yu Kin Ho, Fremont, CA US
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| 20100211959 | ADAPTIVE CLUSTER TIMER MANAGER - Described herein are techniques for adaptively managing timers that are used in various layers of a node. In many cases, the number of timers that occur in the system is reduced by proactively and reactively adjusting values of the timers based on conditions affecting the system, thereby making such a system to perform significantly better and more resiliently than otherwise. | 08-19-2010 |