Patent · US Expired

Hybrid devices

US7268364B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ACULON INC. · US

Inventors

Norbert Koch · Ulm, DE
Hisao Ishii · Tokyo, JP

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 23, 2005
Grant date	Sep 11, 2007
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 11, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S977/827
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Hybrid devices, such as optically erasable memory cells and light sensors, and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a device includes a structure capable of converting between a first resistance state and a second resistance state, and a light source configured to convert the structure from the first resistance state to the second resistance state. The structure includes an organic first material and a second material different from the first material.

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