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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7949219 | Self forming waveguides for optical coupling and methodologies for making same Systems and methods of forming an optical coupling between two optical waveguides where at least one of the optical waveguides is non-UV transmissive are disclosed. In one aspect, a self-forming waveguide (SFWG) is formed in a photosensitive material disposed betwee... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7949070 | Method and apparatus for executing MIMO eigenmode transmission Antennas transmit signals weighted by a weight vector. A control unit acquires, via a radio unit and the like, a predetermined column from a steering matrix derived by performing singular value decomposition on a channel matrix whose element values are channel chara... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7949021 | Light source apparatus The present invention relates to a light source apparatus having a structure to enable a short pulse optical output with high pulse energy or a high pulse peak equivalent to that of a Q switch laser light source. The light source apparatus comprises a seed light sou... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7948800 | Semiconductor memory device and driving method for the same The semiconductor memory device includes: a first well of a first conductivity type, a second well of the first conductivity type and a third well of a second conductivity type formed in a substrate: a diffusion bit line extending in a row direction and a word line ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7948795 | Thin film magnetic memory device including memory cells having a magnetic tunnel junction In the data read operation, a memory cell and a dummy memory cell are respectively coupled to two bit lines of a selected bit line pair, a data read current is supplied. In the selected memory cell column, a read gate drives the respective voltages on a read data bu... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7948789 | Resistance variable element, nonvolatile switching element, and resistance variable memory apparatus A resistance variable element comprises a first electrode (2), a second electrode (4), and a resistance variable layer (3) which is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and electrically connected to the first electrode ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7948787 | Semiconductor memory device A semiconductor memory device comprises a plurality of memory cells each including a holding circuit for holding memory data, and a read-only output circuit for outputting a signal corresponding to the data held by the holding circuit. The read-only output circuit h... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7948731 | Static eliminator, and microphone electretizing method and apparatus using static eliminator The static eliminator includes an ionizer including a power source and an electrode which applies ions to an electretized dielectric film to eliminate electric charges formed on the electretized dielectric film. The electrified substance is in an electrically non-gr... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7948669 | Methods of optimizing spur-free dynamic range or gain in electro-absorption modulators Exemplary methods of maximizing a spur-free dynamic range (SFDR) or a gain of an electro-absorption modulator (EAM) are disclosed. At least one parameter in a set of design parameters for an EAM is varied. An SFDR of the EAM is determined in part by a first set of d... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7948614 | Optical-fiber-characteristic measuring device and optical-fiber-characteristic measuring method A measurement precision is improved and a measurement range is extended by efficiently suppressing a noise level of integrated unnecessary components from non-correlation positions. Measuring means 33 detects the Brillouin gain of a probe light output from a ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7948560 | On-screen signal processing apparatus and broadcast receiving apparatus for displaying image data according to attribute data An on-screen signal processing apparatus comprises a first display memory for storing binary image data, a second display memory for storing decoration data (i.e., “attribute data”) for decorating the binary image data stored in the first display memory in a uni... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7948480 | Current driving circuit A current driving circuit includes: a reference input terminal to which a first reference current is given; a current mirror circuit for receiving the first reference current and outputting a first internal current corresponding to the first reference current; a bia... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7948290 | Digital PLL device An input clock dividing unit frequency-divides an input clock, and an input clock multiplying unit frequency-multiplies the input clock. An operation clock selecting unit selects the frequency-divided clock when the input clock is fast and selects the frequency-mult... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7948039 | Semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same A seal ring structure is formed through a multilayer structure of a plurality of dielectric films in a peripheral part of a chip region to surround the chip region. A dual damascene interconnect in which an interconnect and a plug connected to the interconnect are i... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947978 | Semiconductor chip with bond area A semiconductor chip comprises a metal pad exposed by an opening in a passivation layer, wherein the metal pad has a testing area and a bond area. During a step of testing, a testing probe contacts with the testing area for electrical testing. After the step of test... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947895 | Photovoltaic device A photovoltaic device capable of suppressing reduction of the yield in production also when a transparent conductive film has small surface roughness is obtained. This photovoltaic device comprises a photovoltaic element including a transparent conductive oxide film... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947522 | Method of production of semiconductor device and method of production of solid-state imaging device A method of production of a semiconductor device includes: forming a pattern having open element isolation regions on a first insulating film situated on a semiconductor substrate; forming trenches at the element isolation regions on the semiconductor substrate; for... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947464 | Method for identifying regulatory T cells The present invention relates to methods and kits for identifying, quantifying and isolating regulatory T cells, to methods and kits for diagnosing or monitoring autoimmune diseases, immunoinflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, predispositions thereto, infectious... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947432 | Pattern formation method After forming a lower layer film, an intermediate layer film and a first resist film on a substrate, a first resist pattern is formed by performing first exposure. Then, after a first intermediate layer pattern is formed by transferring the first resist pattern onto... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947396 | Negative electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, method of manufacturing the same, and non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the same A negative electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which reversibly inserts/extracts lithium ions includes a current collector (11) in which a concave portion (12) and a convex portion (13) are formed at least one surface ther... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947386 | Solid oxide fuel cell module, fuel cell system using the same and manufacturing method thereof A solid oxide fuel cell module of the invention, a fuel cell using the same and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The solid oxide fuel cell module is easily manufacturable, economical, easily sealable and high in current density. A support is made of a fi... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947375 | Interlayer dielectric film An interlayer dielectric film is made from an organic/inorganic hybrid film. The organic/inorganic hybrid film has a main chain in which a first site of siloxane and a second site of an organic molecule are alternately bonded to each other. ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7944276 | Charge pump circuit and electronic apparatus provided with the same A pumping circuit includes: a pumping capacitance; a first drive transistor connected between an input node for receiving an input voltage and one terminal of the pumping capacitance; and a second drive transistor connected between an output node for outputting an o... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7944274 | Semiconductor switch A challenge in outputting a voltage near the midpoint potential in a semiconductor switch which operates based on a low voltage power supply is to avoid a decrease in operation speed and a deterioration in accuracy of the output voltage which would be caused due to ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7944246 | Signal detecting circuit A full-wave rectifier circuit receives complementary signals and produces a current corresponding to an added value of differential signals at different levels. A voltage comparator performs a comparison between output signals produced and subjected to current addit... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7944147 | Plasma display panel A plasma display panel (PDP) is made of front panel (2) and a rear panel. The front panel includes display electrodes (6), dielectric layer (8), and protective layer (8) that are formed on glass substrate (3). The rear panel includ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943858 | Thin film capacitor, thin film capacitor-embedded printed circuit board and manufacturing method of thin film capacitor There is provided a thin film capacitor and a capacitor-embedded printed board improved in leakage current characteristics. A dielectric layer is formed of a BiZnNb-based amorphous metal oxide with a predetermined dielectric constant without being heat treated at a ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943518 | Semiconductor chip, semiconductor mounting module, mobile communication device, and process for producing semiconductor chip A semiconductor chip comprising a capacitor capable of effectively controlling the voltage drop of an LSI is provided. A semiconductor substrate is provided with an element electrode having at least its surface constituted of an aluminum electrode. The surface of th... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943492 | Method of forming nitride film and nitride structure A method of forming a nitride film by hydride vapor phase epitaxy, the method including: sequentially disposing at least one group III metal source including impurities and a substrate in an external reaction chamber and an internal reaction chamber sequentially loc... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943440 | Fabrication method of thin film device A method for fabricating a thin film device includes the step of forming a sacrificial layer on a first substrate. A portion other than a region of the sacrificial layer is selectively removed. A material film is formed on the sacrificial layer to be connected to th... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943285 | Pattern formation method After formation of an underlayer film and an intermediate layer film, a resist pattern formed by the first pattern exposure with the first resist film and the second pattern exposure with the second resist film is transferred to the intermediate layer film. The unde... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943261 | Method of operating fuel cell system and fuel cell system A method of operating a fuel cell capable of suppressing degradation of a fuel cell caused by starting and stopping of the fuel cell, including carrying out a restoring operation by decreasing a voltage of the cathode following termination of the fuel cell. ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943027 | Electrophoresis unit and electrophoretic analysis method The object of the present invention is that a dynamic range is extended in an electrophoresis unit and concentration differences among a plurality of samples measured simultaneously are increased. An irradiation time to the samples is adjusted during analysis... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942586 | Thrust needle bearing In a thrust needle bearing employing lubricating oil and having rollers held by a cage and rolling on races, the value of the arithmetic average roughness Ra of roller is 0.03 to 0.15 μm. Even when the bearing is used under the conditions where lubrication is lean ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942550 | Light emitting device and backlight unit including the same There are provided a light emitting device and a backlight unit including the same. The light emitting device includes a package body having opposing first and second main surfaces and side surfaces, and formed of a curable resin; first and second external terminal ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942261 | Multi-disc media case The present invention provides a media storage case that is configured to resiliently hold up to six media discs on a single hub. In one construction, a first panel and a second panel are joined by a hinge and configured to securely hold up to six media discs on a c... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7941909 | Method of fabricating an ultra-small condenser microphone In the present invention, a plurality of condenser microphones is formed on a substrate. Then, charges are fixed to a dielectric film provided in each of the condenser microphones. After an amount of deposited charges of the dielectric film of each of the plurality ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7595510 | Semiconductor laser module improved in high frequency response The present invention reduces the radiation noise and the degradation of the optical waveform appeared in the output of the laser module. The laser module of the present invention comprises the laser diode, the photodiode, and the resistor, which are mounted on the ... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7595430 | Methods and animal model for analyzing age-related macular degeneration Methods for testing candidate drugs for treatment of age-related macular degeneration are provided. Ccl2-deficient, and Ccr2-deficient mice are used to determine the effect of candidate drugs and treatments on development of age-related macular degeneration. Also pr... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7595222 | Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof The semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor chip having first electrodes on a fringe region of a main surface thereof, and a second semiconductor chip smaller in area than the first semiconductor chip and having second electrodes on a main surface thereo... | 09/29/2009 |
