Steven Michael Jenkins

US Patent:

6584369, Jun 24, 2003

Filed:

Jan 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/769866

Inventors:

Nital S. Patel - Plano TX
Steven T. Jenkins - Plano TX

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 1900

US Classification:

700100, 700 97, 700104, 700108, 705 7

Abstract:

A method for dispatching available lots to unallocated machines is provided that includes receiving metrics data ( ) providing performance measurements for a plurality of machines ( ). The method next provides for determining a state for each of the machines ( ) based on the metrics data ( ). The method next provides for receiving one or more lots ( ) to be dispatched where each lot ( ) has a lot type and each lot type is associated with one of a plurality of models. The method next provides for selecting a preferred lot type ( ) for each of the plurality of models associated with each of the machines ( ) based on the state of the machine. The method next provides for selecting a preferred model ( ) based on a time since a last run of the model, a cost of switching to a new model and lot type, and the state of the machine ( ). The method next provides for resolving conflicts between selected preferred lot type/preferred model combinations when insufficient lots ( ) are available to fill the selections. The method next provides for assigning each lot ( ) to one of the machines ( ) according to the preferred model ( ) and preferred lot type ( ) selections.

US Patent:

6589800, Jul 8, 2003

Filed:

Aug 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/219147

Inventors:

Nital Patel - Plano TX
Gregory A. Miller - Richardson TX
Steven T. Jenkins - Plano TX

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

H01L 2166

US Classification:

438 14, 438 5, 438 7, 438692

Abstract:

A method for extracting wafer-to-wafer thickness variation from interferometry signals off patterned (product) wafer polish during non-endpointed CMP. The method includes sensing sample signals representing polishing trace from product wafers near the end of polishing period from at least two product wafers ( ); estimating the value of the phase of the first and second wafers using polish data near the end of the polish period using nonlinear regression algorithm processing ( ) and the GOF test ( ); and calculating the difference in final thickness using the phase ( ).

US Patent:

6631299, Oct 7, 2003

Filed:

Dec 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/464658

Inventors:

Nital S. Patel - Plano TX
Steven T. Jenkins - Plano TX
Clifton E. Brooks - Plano TX
Stephanie L. Hilbun - Garland TX

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G05B 1302

US Classification:

700 37

Abstract:

A tuned run-to-run controlled system is disclosed that provides tuned run-to-run control of a system. The system includes a controlled system coupled to a tuned run-to-run controller, which contains a feedback controller coupled to a tuner. Tuned run-to-run controller determines a feedback command based on a nominal gain, a maximum gain, a process error, and a tuning gain.

US Patent:

6799136, Sep 28, 2004

Filed:

Aug 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/214694

Inventors:

Nital Patel - Plano TX
Gregory A. Miller - Richardson TX
Steven T. Jenkins - Plano TX

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 1900

US Classification:

702127, 700121, 438 14

Abstract:

A method for extracting blanket (qual) polish rates from interferometry signals off patterned (product) wafer polish during non-enpointed CMP. The method includes estimating polish rates using polish data near the end of the polish period. Non-linear regression and iterative optimization is presented to extract relevant information. The processing includes least square processing step ( ), determining the search fit ( ) and determining if this is the best fit ( ).

US Patent:

7213030, May 1, 2007

Filed:

Oct 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/419327

Inventors:

Steven R. Jenkins - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

G06F 7/00

US Classification:

7071041, 707 9, 707 10

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for a Web-enabled transaction and collaborative management application are described. In one embodiment, the application is centered around a user-friendly home navigation page designed to facilitate convenience for the user in accessing information or entering and tracking data. All information is sorted by project or matter name. A client user may view information one matter at a time, all matters at once, or any user-specified number of matters. Access is restricted to authorized users with password access rights. The application enables the tracking of information that is beneficial to all levels of the user's organization, that is substantive and relevant to different levels of the user's staff, and that aids the client in making informed decisions regarding its current transactions and documents relating thereto.

US Patent:

7392254, Jun 24, 2008

Filed:

Sep 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/949738

Inventors:

Steven R. Jenkins - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707 10, 707 9, 7071041

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for a Web-enabled transaction and matter management application are described. In one embodiment, the application is centered around a user-friendly home navigation page designed to facilitate convenience for the user in accessing information or entering and tracking data. All information is sorted by project or matter name. A client user may view information one matter at a time, all matters at once, or any user-specified number of matters. Access is restricted to authorized users with password access rights. The application enables the tracking of information that is beneficial to all levels of the user's organization, that is substantive and relevant to different levels of the user's staff, and that aids the client in making informed decisions regarding its current transactions and documents relating thereto.

US Patent:

20070168871, Jul 19, 2007

Filed:

Mar 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/726347

Inventors:

Steven Jenkins - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

715751000, 707003000

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for a Web-enabled transaction and collaborative management application in the form of a software application are described. In one embodiment, the application is the first Web-enabled, fully interactive transaction and collaborative management application designed from the user's perspective. In this embodiment, the application is centered around a user-friendly home navigation page designed to facilitate convenience for the user in accessing information or entering and tracking data. All information is sorted by project or matter name. The number of matters is virtually unlimited. A client user may view information one matter at a time, all matters at one, or any user-specified number of matters. Access is restricted to authorized users with password access rights. The application enables the tracking of information that is beneficial to all levels of the user's organization, that is substantive and relevant to different levels of the user's staff, and that aids the client in making informed decisions regarding its current transactions and documents relating thereto. The application is flexible and adaptable to the users specific types of transactions and matters. The information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from any location in the world and connectivity is simple yet dependable. The application permits users to connect to multiple outside entities so that the user has the benefit of flowing transaction and matter information to and from such outside entities in a uniform way.

US Patent:

58699457, Feb 9, 1999

Filed:

Jan 10, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/781706

Inventors:

Humphrey Wing-Hong Ha - Plano TX
Mark A. Gohlke - Plano TX
Mark G. Webb - Dallas TX
Keith R. Kuemmerle - Richardson TX
Michael R. Thering - Rowlett TX
Steven Jenkins - Plano TX
Gary R. Herrington - Plano TX

Assignee:

Raytheon TI Systems, Inc. - Lewisville TX

International Classification:

G05B 100

US Classification:

318600

Abstract:

A scanner which includes a motor for driving a load and circuitry for providing a position error signal responsive to the difference between a predicted position of the load and the actual position of the load, preferably a mirror scanning a scene. The motor is driven in response to the position error signal. The position error signal is provided plural times during a single scanning of the scene. The circuitry for providing a position error signal includes a closed loop filter system for filtering the error signal to provide a filtered error signal, an adaptive filter system for operating on the filtered error signal to provide an adaptively filtered error signal and summing circuitry for summing signals indicative of the predicted position, the filtered error signal and the adaptively filtered error signal. The closed loop filter system includes, in series, at least one first order lead lag filter and a double integral plus proportional filter. The adaptive filter system includes, in series, a low pass filter, a register and an integrator.