公开(公告)号：EP1113635A1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-04

申请号：EP99830827.4

申请日：1999-12-31

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Di Bernardo, Giovanni ,  Branciforte, Marco ,  Milazzo, Marinella ,  Occhipinti, Luigi

IPC: H04L27/00

CPC classification number: H04L27/001

Abstract: The invention concerns a robust communication system (1) for transmissions through a noisy environment, which comprises a cascade of a discrete signal source (2), a chaotic modulator (3) for the signal, a noisy transmission channel (4), and an incoherent discriminator or receiver (5). Advantageously in a preferred embodiment, the incoherent discriminator (5) comprises a high-pass filter (6) effective to remove the lowest frequency harmonics of the received signal, a rectifier (7) providing the absolute value of the wave, a low-pass filter (8) carrying out a mean of the rectified wave, and a comparator (9) placed after the low-pass filter.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于通过噪声环境的传输的鲁棒通信系统（1），其包括离散信号源（2），用于该信号的混沌调制器（3），噪声传输信道（4）和 非相干鉴别器或接收器（5）。 有利地，在优选实施例中，非相干鉴别器（5）包括有效去除接收信号的最低频率谐波的高通滤波器（6），提供波的绝对值的整流器（7），低通滤波器 滤波器（8），执行整流波的平均值;以及比较器（9），放置在低通滤波器之后。

公开(公告)号：EP1106310A1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-13

申请号：EP99830744.1

申请日：1999-11-30

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Arena, Paolo ,  Branciforte, Marco ,  Di Bernardo, Giovanni ,  Occhipinti, Luigi

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B62D57/032

CPC classification number: B25J9/161 ,  G05B2219/34065 ,  G06N7/04

Abstract: The invention concerns a new method of controlling the movements of a multi-actuator electromechanical system which has a matrix of locally interconnected analog cells associated therewith. Each cell represents a hardware implementation of a model of fuzzy inference rules. The model is constructed as a fuzzy circuit architecture which is implemented, preferably, in the form of an integrated circuit with VLSI CMOS technology which generates and controls the reaction diffusion mechanism typical of auto-waves by means of a fuzzy neural network.
This fuzzy neural network defines the functional relationships which can duplicate simultaneous reaction diffusion equations, and the duplication of such simultaneous equations is provided by two sets of fuzzy rules processing, in a linguistic manner, the state variables of the cell plurality and imposing on each cell a dynamics of the oscillatory type wherein two dynamic processes having different kynetic characteristics coexist.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种控制多致动器机电系统的运动的新方法，其具有与其相关联的局部互连的模拟单元的矩阵。 每个单元代表模糊推理规则模型的硬件实现。 该模型被构造为模糊电路架构，其优选地以具有VLSI CMOS技术的集成电路的形式实现，其通过模糊神经网络生成和控制典型的自动波的反应扩散机制。 这种模糊神经网络定义了可以重复同时反应扩散方程的功能关系，并且通过两组模糊规则，以语言方式处理单元格的状态变量并强加在每个单元上提供这种联立方程的复制 其中具有不同的生物学特性的两个动态过程共振的振荡类型的动力学。

公开(公告)号：EP0910157A1

公开(公告)日：1999-04-21

申请号：EP97830521.7

申请日：1997-10-17

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Criscione, Marcello ,  Occhipinti, Luigi

IPC: H02M1/00 ,  H02M3/156

CPC classification number: H02M3/156

Abstract: A step-up continuous-mode DC-to-DC converter with integrated current control, comprising means (3) for comparing a voltage signal (Vout) in output from said converter and a reference signal (Vref) for generating an error signal (Ve) and means (7) for generating a compensation ramp which are suitable to generate a ramp signal which is added to a signal which is proportional to a current ramp that flows across the converter, the signal in output from the comparator means and the signal obtained from the sum being sent to additional comparator means (6), the output whereof, together with an oscillator signal (8), is sent to locking means (9) for driving a power transistor (20) of the converter, characterized in that fuzzy logic control means (11) are interposed between the comparator means (3) and the additional comparator means (6), the fuzzy logic control means (11) receiving in input the error signal output by the comparator means (3) and emitting in output a signal (Ve) which depends on the variation of the error signal over time to be sent to the additional comparator means (6).

Abstract translation: 甲升压连续模式的DC-DC转换器，集成电流控制，包括：装置（3），用于在误差信号产生在从所述转换器和参考信号（V REF）输出的电压信号（Vout）进行比较（VE ）和装置（7）用于产生补偿斜坡哪些是合适的，以产生一个斜波信号的所有被加入到信号的所有成比例的电流斜坡并在转换器流动，在从所述比较装置和所述信号输出的信号而获得 从和被用在振荡器信号发送到另外的比较器装置（6），输出WHEREOF，（8）一起，被发送到锁定装置（9），用于驱动所述转换器的功率晶体管（20），其特征在于在没有模糊 逻辑控制装置（11）的比较器装置（3）和附加比较器装置（6），该模糊逻辑控制装置（11）由所述比较器装置在输入端接收误差信号输出（3），并在输出发射之间 一个信号（VE）取决于 在这段时间的误差信号的变化，以被发送到附加比较装置（6）。

公开(公告)号：EP0997235B1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-30

申请号：EP98830658.5

申请日：1998-10-30

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Arena, Paolo ,  Caponeto, Riccardo ,  Fortuna, Luigi ,  Occhipinti, Luigi

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B62D57/032

CPC classification number: B62D57/032 ,  B25J9/1602 ,  B25J9/1615

公开(公告)号：EP1203701A3

公开(公告)日：2005-08-03

申请号：EP01830673.8

申请日：2001-10-26

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Occhipinti, Luigi

IPC: B60R21/01

CPC classification number: B60R21/01538

Abstract: The sensor (1) comprises an array of photo sensitive elements for acquiring images of the passenger compartment in a motor vehicle and a circuit (20) for processing the signals corresponding to said images generated by said photo sensitive elements. The processing circuit is configured according to a cellular neural network (CNN) processing architecture of said image signals and can generate an output signal indicating the decision on whether to deploy an airbag (3) to which the sensor is associated or to control the explosion of the airbag. Preferably, the photo sensitive array and the processing circuit are comprised on a single integrated component, preferably implementing CMOS technology.

公开(公告)号：EP1376606A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-02

申请号：EP02425408.8

申请日：2002-06-20

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Occhipinti, Luigi ,  Buonocore, Francesco ,  Vinciguerra, Vincenzo ,  Rizzotto, Gianguido

IPC: G11C13/02 ,  H01L51/20 ,  H01L51/30

CPC classification number: G11C13/025 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G06N3/123 ,  G11C13/0014 ,  G11C13/0019 ,  G11C2213/77 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01L27/28 ,  H01L51/0048 ,  H01L51/0093 ,  H01L51/0595 ,  Y10S977/855 ,  Y10S977/885

Abstract: Described herein are a molecular memory obtained using DNA strand molecular switches and carbon nanotubes, and a manufacturing method thereof. In particular, the nonvolatile memory is manufactured according to an architecture that envisages the use of carbon nanotubes as electrical connectors and DNA strands as physical means on which to write the information. In other words, the nonvolatile memory is made by means of a set of molecular DNA strand switches, the addressing of which is controlled by molecular wires made up of carbon nanotubes.

Abstract translation: 在描述的是使用DNA获得海滩分子开关和碳纳米管的分子存储器，以及它们的制造方法。 特别地，非易失性存储器是在架构制造雅丁到并设想使用碳纳米管作为电连接器和DNA链作为物理装置在其上写入信息。 换句话说，所述非易失性存储器是由一组分子DNA海滩开关的手段制成的所有其通过由碳纳米管的分子线控制的寻址。

公开(公告)号：EP0933865B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-19

申请号：EP97830740.3

申请日：1997-12-31

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Criscione, Marcello ,  Occhipinti, Luigi

IPC: H02M3/158

CPC classification number: H02M3/158

公开(公告)号：EP1215476A2

公开(公告)日：2002-06-19

申请号：EP01830759.5

申请日：2001-12-12

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Coffa, Salvatore ,  Occhipinti, Luigi

IPC: G01L9/06

CPC classification number: B81C1/00182 ,  B81B2201/0257 ,  B81B2201/0264 ,  B81B2203/0127 ,  B81C2201/0109 ,  B81C2201/0115 ,  G01L9/0042

Abstract: Monolithically integrated pressure sensors of outstanding quality and versatility are produced through micromechanical surface structures definition techniques.
A microphonic cavity in the semiconductor substrate is monolithically formed by

cutting by plasma etching the front side or the back side of the silicon wafer a plurality of trenches or holes deep enough to extend for at least part of its thickness into a purposely made doped buried layer of opposite type of conductivity of the substrate and of the epitaxial layer grown over it;
electrochemically etching through such trenches, the silicon of the buried layer with an electrolytic solution suitable for selectively etching the doped silicon of said opposite type of conductivity, making the silicon of the buried layer porous; and
oxidizing and leaching away the silicon so made porous.

Preferably, the trenches or holes for accessing the doped buried layer are cut through the epitaxial layer and not through the rear of the monocrystalline silicon substrate thus avoiding the burden of precisely aligning the mask on the rear surface with the masks that are used on the front surface of the substrate. Moreover, the thickness of the substrate is normally much greater than that of the epitaxial layer and thus the need to cut relatively deep and narrow trenches requiring the use of special plasma etching equipment is avoided.

Abstract translation: 通过微机械表面结构定义技术生产具有出色品质和多功能性的单片式集成压力传感器。 半导体衬底中的微音腔通过等离子体蚀刻硅晶片的前侧或背面而切割成多个沟槽或孔，其深度足以将其厚度的至少一部分延伸至有目的地 制造掺杂的掩埋层，其衬底和在其上生长的外延层具有相反类型的导电性; 通过这种沟槽电蚀刻蚀刻掩埋层的硅，其中电解溶液适于选择性地蚀刻具有相反导电性的掺杂硅，使掩埋层的硅多孔化; 并将氧化和浸出硅，使得多孔。 优选地，用于进入掺杂掩埋层的沟槽或孔切割穿过外延层，而不是穿过单晶硅衬底的后部，从而避免将后表面上的掩模精确对准的掩模与掩模 用于基板的正面。 此外，衬底的厚度通常远大于外延层的厚度，因此避免需要切割需要使用特殊等离子体蚀刻设备的较深和窄的沟槽。

公开(公告)号：EP1203701A2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-08

申请号：EP01830673.8

申请日：2001-10-26

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Occhipinti, Luigi

IPC: B60R21/01

CPC classification number: B60R21/01538

Abstract: The sensor (1) comprises an array of photo sensitive elements for acquiring images of the passenger compartment in a motor vehicle and a circuit (20) for processing the signals corresponding to said images generated by said photo sensitive elements. The processing circuit is configured according to a cellular neural network (CNN) processing architecture of said image signals and can generate an output signal indicating the decision on whether to deploy an airbag (3) to which the sensor is associated or to control the explosion of the airbag. Preferably, the photo sensitive array and the processing circuit are comprised on a single integrated component, preferably implementing CMOS technology.

Abstract translation: 传感器（1）包括用于获取机动车辆中的乘客舱的图像的光敏元件阵列和用于处理与由所述光敏元件产生的所述图像相对应的信号的电路（20）。 处理电路根据所述图像信号的细胞神经网络（CNN）处理架构进行配置，并且可以产生指示是否部署与传感器相关联的安全气囊（3）或者控制爆炸的决定的输出信号 安全气囊 优选地，光敏阵列和处理电路包括在单个集成组件上，优选地实现CMOS技术。

公开(公告)号：EP1102175A1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-23

申请号：EP99830719.3

申请日：1999-11-22

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Occhipinti, Luigi ,  Di Cola, Eusebio ,  Lavorgna, Mario

IPC: G06F15/78

CPC classification number: G06N7/046 ,  G05B13/0285 ,  G06F15/7814 ,  G06N3/0436

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel neuro-fuzzy integrated architecture which permits of on-line self-training. The architecture comprises at least one microcontroller (11) of the fuzzy type (fuzzyfier/defuzzyfier), dedicated to fuzzy rules computing and integrated monolythically on a semiconductor together with a non-volatile memory (9). Also provided within the same integrated circuit, are a microprocessor (5), a volatile memory unit (2), and an arbiter block (3) which is linked to a bus (4) interconnecting the fuzzy microcontroller (11), the microprocessor (5) and said volatile memory unit (2); the arbiter block (3) acts to control access to the memory unit (2) by the microprocessor (5) or the fuzzy microcontroller (11). An additional fuzzy co-processor (6) is connected between the fuzzy microcontroller (11) and the microprocessor (5) for handling the fuzzy logic operations.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及允许在线自我训练的新型神经 - 模糊综合体系结构。 该架构包括至少一个模糊类型的微控制器（模糊器/去模糊器），专用于模糊规则计算，并与非易失性存储器（9）一起单向地集成在半导体上。 还提供在同一集成电路内的微处理器（5），易失性存储器单元（2）和仲裁器块（3），其连接到互连模糊微控制器（11）的总线（4），微处理器 5）和所述易失性存储器单元（2）; 仲裁器块（3）用于控制微处理器（5）或模糊微控制器（11）对存储器单元（2）的访问。 模糊微处理器（6）连接在模糊微控制器（11）和微处理器（5）之间，用于处理模糊逻辑运算。