Vahe A Sarkissian

US Patent:

20030197123, Oct 23, 2003

Filed:

Apr 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/411586

Inventors:

Thomas Mitchell - Redwood City CA, US
Charles Bryson - Santa Clara CA, US
Andreas Berghaus - San Francisco CA, US
Vahe Sarkissian - Saratoga CA, US

International Classification:

G12B001/02

US Classification:

250/306000, 073/105000

Abstract:

A probe having a probe tip, especially for use in an atomic force microscope, formed by micromachining techniques in a silicon wafer. The tip is photolithographically defined in a layer, preferably of silicon nitride deposited on the silicon wafer, and has a width and thickness of usually less than 250 nm. Thereby, the probe tip can be formed to have a generally square cross section in which one lateral dimension is determined by the layer thickness, and the other lateral dimension by the photolithography or by a subsequent step of focused ion beam milling. The portion of the silicon wafer underlying the area probe tip is etched away, preferably before the probe tip is etched, but another portion of the silicon is left to serve as a support at the base of the probe tip. A hinge may be formed in the silicon wafer, and the probe tip together with a robust shank can be made to rotate to a direction perpendicular to the wafer surface.

US Patent:

20090070268, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/851215

Inventors:

Shaunt Mark Sarkissian - Saratoga CA, US
Vahe Andre Sarkissian - Saratoga CA, US

International Classification:

H04K 1/10
G06Q 90/00

US Classification:

705 64

Abstract:

A method for generating a code representative of a currency value according to one embodiment includes generating a first code, and combining a security code with the first code for creating a larger composite code, the composite code being associated with a predetermined currency value. Further, the composite code is usable in a monetary transaction.

US Patent:

20090070269, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/851261

Inventors:

Shaunt Mark Sarkissian - Saratoga CA, US
Vahe Andre Sarkissian - Saratoga CA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00
H04L 9/32

US Classification:

705 64, 726 21

Abstract:

A method for safeguarding data according to one embodiment includes receiving a data package comprising data and a timestamp. Additionally, the method includes receiving or retrieving authentication information. Furthermore, the method includes determining a validity of the authentication information. Further still, the method includes granting access to the data if the authentication information is determined to be valid, corrupting data upon receipt of invalid authentication information, and corrupting data after expiration of a predetermined amount of time from the timestamp.

US Patent:

20090070271, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/851248

Inventors:

Shaunt Mark Sarkissian - Saratoga CA, US
Vahe Andre Sarkissian - Saratoga CA, US

International Classification:

H04K 1/00

US Classification:

705 75

Abstract:

A method for authorizing recurring transaction according to one embodiment includes receiving a defined payment amount associated with a user or entity. Additionally, the method includes receiving a first code associated with a first predetermined currency value, where the first code is also associated with the user or entity. Furthermore, the method includes verifying an availability of funds to pay the defined payment amount and authorizing payment of the defined payment amount if funds are available to pay the defined payment amount. Further still, the method includes generating a new code associated with a new predetermined currency value, and sending the new code to a sender of the defined payment amount.

US Patent:

20100019045, Jan 28, 2010

Filed:

Sep 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/851277

Inventors:

Shaunt Mark Sarkissian - Saratoga CA, US
Vahe Andre Sarkissian - Saratoga CA, US

International Classification:

G06K 19/06

US Classification:

235492, 235487

Abstract:

A device storing at least a portion of a reducing currency denomination composite code, according to one embodiment, comprises a processor. In addition, the device comprises a memory coupled to the processor. Further, the memory is for storing a portion of a reducing currency denomination composite code corresponding to a predetermined amount of currency. Further still, the complete reducing currency denomination composite code includes a security code. Additionally, the device comprises an output device coupled to the processor, where the output device is for outputting at least the portion of the reducing currency denomination composite code.

US Patent:

57649804, Jun 9, 1998

Filed:

Mar 30, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/413916

Inventors:

Lemuel L. Davis - La Canada CA
Mark R. Kimball - La Canada CA
Vahe Sarkissian - Pasadena CA
Dylan W. Kohler - Glendale CA

Assignee:

The Walt Disney Company - Burbank CA

International Classification:

G06F 1730
G06F 1300

US Classification:

395615

Abstract:

A computer animation production system (2) for processing digital image data is disclosed. The computer animation production system (2) contains at least one information processing device (44-76) for enabling at least one user to develop, utilize and enhance digital image data. The information processing device (44-76) is associated with a first (4) and a second (6, 8, 10, 12 and 14) global area network (4). The first global area network (4) is for communicating digital control information to at least one information processing device. The digital control information includes image database information. The second global area network (6, 8, 10, 12 and 14) is for communicating the digital image data to the at least one information processing device (44-76). The digital image data includes pixel characteristic information for image reproduction on the information processing device. The second global area network (6, 8, 12 and 14) also includes a means for arbitrating (36, 38, 40, 42 or 43) access of the digital image data to the information processing device (44-76).

US Patent:

50918494, Feb 25, 1992

Filed:

Jan 2, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/636544

Inventors:

Lemuel L. Davis - La Canada CA
Mark R. Kimball - La Canada CA
Vahe Sarkissian - Pasadena CA
Dylan Kohler - Glendale CA

Assignee:

The Walt Disney Company - Burbank CA

International Classification:

G26F 1342
G26F 1562

US Classification:

395100

Abstract:

A computer image production system (2) for processing digital image data is disclosed. The computer animation production system (2) contains at least one information processing device (44-76) for enabling at least one user to develop, utilize and enhance digital image data. The information processing device (44-76) is associated with a first (4) and a second (6, 8, 10, 12 and 14) global area network (4). The first global area network (4) is for communicating digital control information to at least one information processing device. The digital control information includes image database information. The second global area network (6, 8, 10, 12 and 14) is for communicating the digital image data to the at least one information processing device (44-76). The digital image data includes pixel characteristic information for image reproduction on the information processing device. The second global area network (6, 8, 12 and 14) also includes a means for arbitrating (36, 38, 40, 42 or 43) access of the digital image data to the information processing device (44-76).

US Patent:

41108426, Aug 29, 1978

Filed:

Nov 15, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/741971

Inventors:

Vahe A. Sarkissian - Saratoga CA
Nagab Jayakumar - Sunnyvale CA
Joseph H. Kroeger - Sunnyvale CA
Jeffrey M. Schlageter - Saratoga CA

Assignee:

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

G11C 704

US Classification:

365233

Abstract:

A static random access memory which generates a memory status signal for improved performance. The same signal in a random access memory which enables data to go to the output is taken to form the leading edge of a memory status signal, indicating that output data is available. The trailing edge of the pulse, indicating a memory readiness condition, is formed upon completion of memory preset. The memory status signal tracks variations in performance of the data storage cells due to voltage, temperature and other processing variables, thus permitting access of data when data is actually available for reading, rather than on worst case considerations.