Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Article handling
Patent
1998-06-30
2000-04-18
Teska, Kevin J.
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Article handling
39550021, 39550023, 39550001, 700 98, 345420, 345425, 345427, G06F 1750, G06F 1900, G06F 1700
Patent
active
060525177
ABSTRACT:
A method for designing a circuit on a spherical shaped semiconductor integrated circuit using uniform unit shapes capable of cover the surface of the sphere in a matingly corresponding orientation with adjacent unit shapes. The method includes the steps of designing a circuit within each unit shape selected from various types of unit shape patterns; selecting a predetermined number of those unit shapes from the various types of unit shape patterns; and covering the spherical integrated circuit with the predetermined number of unit shapes. Furthermore, the designer can use the unit shapes to navigate over the surface to accurately determine the location, the position, and surface area remaining.
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Matsunaga Eiji
Takeda Nobuo
Ball Semiconductor Inc.
Kik Phallaka
Teska Kevin J.
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