1. A non-volatile memory device, comprising:
a source voltage generator for applying a ground voltage;
a first common source line connected to a first cell string pair group that is included in a unit memory cell block; and
a second common source line connected to a second cell string pair group that is included in the unit memory cell block, wherein the first common source and the second common source are connected to the source voltage generator,
wherein the first cell string pair group and the second cell string pair group are alternately arranged.
2. The non-volatile memory device of claim 1, wherein the first cell string pair group includes odd-numbered cell string pairs in the unit memory cell block.
3. The non-volatile memory device of claim 2, wherein the second cell string pair group includes even-numbered cell string pairs in the unit memory cell block.
4. The non-volatile memory device of claim 1, further comprising a third common source line connected to a third cell string pair group included in the unit memory cell block.
5. The non-volatile memory device of claim 4, wherein the third common source line is connected to the source voltage generator.
6. A non-volatile memory device, comprising:
a source voltage generator for applying a ground voltage;
a first common source line connected to a first group of first cell string pairs, which is included in a first memory cell block, and a second group of first cell string pairs which is included in a second memory cell block adjacent to the first memory cell block, the first common source line connected to the source voltage generator; and
a second common source line connected to a first group of second cell string pairs, which is included in the first memory cell block, and a second group of second cell string pairs, which is included in the second memory cell block, the second common source line connected to the source voltage generator,
wherein the first cell string pairs and the second cell string pairs are alternately arranged.
7. The non-volatile memory device of claim 6, wherein the first cell string pairs are odd-numbered cell string pairs.
8. The non-volatile memory device of claim 6, wherein the second cell string pairs are even-numbered cell string pairs.
9. A non-volatile memory device, comprising:
a source voltage generator for supplying a ground voltage;
a first common source line connected to a first group of first cell string pairs, which is included in a first memory cell block, and a second group of first cell string pairs, which is included in a second memory cell block adjacent to the first memory cell block, and connected to the source voltage generator;
a second common source line connected to a first group of second cell string pairs, which is included in the first memory cell block, and a second group of second cell string pairs, which is included in the second memory cell block, and connected to the source voltage generator; and
a third common source line connected to a first group of third cell string pairs, which is included in the first memory cell block, and a second group of third cell string pairs, which is included in the second memory cell block, and connected to the source voltage generator,
wherein the first cell string pairs, the second cell string pairs, and the third cell string pairs are alternately arranged.
10. The non-volatile memory device of claim 2, wherein each of the odd-numbered cell string pairs include an even bit line and an odd bit line.
11. The non-volatile memory device of claim 3, wherein each of the even-numbered cell string pairs include an even bit line and an odd bit line.
12. The non-volatile memory device of claim 7, wherein each of the odd-numbered cell string pairs include an even bit line and an odd bit line.
13. The non-volatile memory device of claim 8, wherein each of the even-numbered cell string pairs include an even bit line and an odd bit line.
14. The non-volatile memory device of claim 9, wherein each of the first cell string pairs, the second cell string pairs, and the third cell string pairs include an even bit line and an odd bit line.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. A comfort system for a seat of a transportation vehicle, comprising:
an insert adapted for use with a vehicle seat, wherein:
i. the insert includes a layer of spacer material for providing an open space within the insert;
ii. the insert includes a first barrier layer with a plurality of first openings and a second barrier layer with a second opening, the first openings and second opening in fluid communication with the open space and the spacer material located between the first and second barrier layer;
iii. the insert is sealed about a peripheral edge of the insert with an adhesive, a melt seal or both that seals the first barrier layer to the second barrier layer forming a peripheral strip about the insert; and
iv. the insert includes a heater layer overlaying the layer of spacer material; and
an air mover in fluid communication with the first openings, the second opening and the open space for moving air therethrough, wherein:
i. a tubular structure extends to the air mover for assisting in providing the fluid communication between the air mover and the open space;
wherein the heater layer is formed of carbon fibers overlaying the layer of spacer material.
2. A comfort system as in claim 1 wherein the insert is located beneath a seat cover.
3. A comfort system as in claim 1 wherein the air mover is located beneath a cushion of the seat.
4. A comfort system as in claim 1 wherein the air mover is configured to push air into the insert through the second opening.
5. A comfort system as in claim 1 wherein the tubular structure is of substantially smaller width than the insert and wherein the tubular structure is configured to extend behind a cushion of the seat to the air mover.
6. A comfort system as in claim 1 wherein the insert is separate from, but attached to a cushion of the seat.
7. A comfort system as in claim 1 wherein at least one through-hole extends through a central portion of the insert without being in fluid communication with the open space or the second opening.
8. A comfort system as in claim 1 wherein the spacer material is secured to the first barrier layer, the second barrier layer or both with an adhesive.
9. A comfort system as in claim 1 further comprising at least one control unit in communication with the air mover wherein the control unit is programmed with instructions for commanding the air mover to change output levels if a temperature sensor senses a temperature above or below one or more threshold levels.
10. A comfort system as in claim 1 further comprising an air permeable layer of spacer material between the insert and an occupant location of the seat for assisting in distributing air under an occupant of the seat and wherein the peripheral strip has a width of between about 0.2 cm and about 3.0 cm.
11. A comfort system as in claim 1 wherein the peripheral strip has a width of between about 1.0 cm and about 2.0 cm.
12. A comfort system as in claim 1 wherein the spacer material is formed of fabric panels, which are interconnected by polymeric strand material.
13. A comfort system for a seat of a transportation vehicle, comprising:
an insert adapted for use with a vehicle seat, wherein:
i. the insert includes a layer of spacer material for providing an open space within the insert;
ii. the insert includes a first barrier layer with a plurality of first openings and a second barrier layer with a second opening, the first openings and second opening in fluid communication with the open space and the spacer material located between the first and second barrier layer;
iii. the insert is sealed about a peripheral edge of the insert with an adhesive, a melt seal or both that seals the first barrier layer to the second barrier layer forming a peripheral strip about the insert; and
iv. the insert includes a heater layer overlaying the layer of spacer material; and
an air mover in fluid communication with the first openings, the second opening and the open space for moving air therethrough, wherein:
i. a tubular structure extends to the air mover for assisting in providing the fluid communication between the air mover and the open space;
wherein at least one through-hole extends through a central portion of the insert without being in fluid communication with the open space or the second opening.
14. A comfort system as in claim 13 wherein the insert is located beneath a seat cover.
15. A comfort system as in claim 13 wherein the air mover is located beneath a cushion of the seat.
16. A comfort system as in claim 13 wherein the air mover is configured to push air into the insert through the second opening.
17. A comfort system as in claim 13 wherein the tubular structure is of substantially smaller width than the insert and wherein the tubular structure is configured to extend behind a cushion of the seat to the air mover.
18. A comfort system as in claim 13 wherein the insert is separate from, but attached to a cushion of the seat.
19. A comfort system as in claim 13 wherein the spacer material is secured to the first barrier layer, the second barrier layer or both with an adhesive.
20. A comfort system as in claim 13 further comprising at least one control unit in communication with the air mover wherein the control unit is programmed with instructions for commanding the air mover to change output levels if a temperature sensor senses a temperature above or below one or more threshold levels.
21. A comfort system as in claim 13 wherein the peripheral strip has a width of between about 0.2 cm and about 3.0 cm.
22. A comfort system as in claim 13 wherein the peripheral strip has a width of between about 1.0 cm and about 2.0 cm.
23. A comfort system as in claim 13 wherein the spacer material is formed of fabric panels, which are interconnected by polymeric strand material.
24. A comfort system for a seat of a transportation vehicle, comprising:
an insert adapted for use with a vehicle seat, wherein:
i. the insert includes a layer of spacer material for providing an open space within the insert;
ii. the insert includes a first barrier layer with a plurality of first openings and a second barrier layer with a second opening, the first openings and second opening in fluid communication with the open space and the spacer material located between the first and second barrier layer;
iii. the insert is sealed about a peripheral edge of the insert with an adhesive, a melt seal or both that seals the first barrier layer to the second barrier layer forming a peripheral strip about the insert; and
iv. the insert includes a heater layer overlaying the layer of spacer material; and
an air mover in fluid communication with the first openings, the second opening and the open space for moving air therethrough, wherein:
i. a tubular structure extends to the air mover for assisting in providing the fluid communication between the air mover and the open space;
wherein the spacer material is secured to the first barrier layer, the second barrier layer or both with an adhesive.
25. A comfort system as in claim 24 wherein the insert is located beneath a seat cover.
26. A comfort system as in claim 24 wherein the air mover is located beneath a cushion of the seat.
27. A comfort system as in claim 24 wherein the air mover is configured to push air into the insert through the second opening.
28. A comfort system as in claim 24 wherein the tubular structure is of substantially smaller width than the insert and wherein the tubular structure is configured to extend behind a cushion of the seat to the air mover.
29. A comfort system as in claim 24 wherein the insert is separate from, but attached to a cushion of the seat.
30. A comfort system as in claim 24 further comprising at least one control unit in communication with the air mover wherein the control unit is programmed with instructions for commanding the air mover to change output levels if a temperature sensor senses a temperature above or below one or more threshold levels.
31. A comfort system as in claim 24 further comprising an air permeable layer of spacer material between the insert and an occupant location of the seat for assisting in distributing air under an occupant of the seat and wherein the peripheral strip has a width of between about 0.2 cm and about 3.0 cm.
32. A comfort system as in claim 24 wherein the peripheral strip has a width of between about 1.0 cm and about 2.0 cm.
33. A comfort system as in claim 24 wherein the spacer material is formed of fabric panels, which are interconnected by polymeric strand material.
34. A comfort system for a seat of a transportation vehicle, comprising:
an insert adapted for use with a vehicle seat, wherein:
i. the insert includes a layer of spacer material for providing an open space within the insert;
ii. the insert includes a first barrier layer with a plurality of first openings and a second barrier layer with a second opening, the first openings and second opening in fluid communication with the open space and the spacer material located between the first and second barrier layer;
iii. the insert is sealed about a peripheral edge of the insert with an adhesive, a melt seal or both that seals the first barrier layer to the second barrier layer forming a peripheral strip about the insert; and
iv. the insert includes a heater layer overlaying the layer of spacer material; and
an air mover in fluid communication with the first openings, the second opening and the open space for moving air therethrough, wherein:
i. a tubular structure extends to the air mover for assisting in providing the fluid communication between the air mover and the open space;
wherein the spacer material is formed of fabric panels, which are interconnected by polymeric strand material.
35. A comfort system as in claim 34 wherein the insert is located beneath a seat cover.
36. A comfort system as in claim 34 wherein the air mover is located beneath a cushion of the seat.
37. A comfort system as in claim 34 wherein the air mover is configured to push air into the insert through the second opening.
38. A comfort system as in claim 34 wherein the tubular structure is of substantially smaller width than the insert and wherein the tubular structure is configured to extend behind a cushion of the seat to the air mover.
39. A comfort system as in claim 34 wherein the insert is separate from, but attached to a cushion of the seat.
40. A comfort system as in claim 34 further comprising at least one control unit in communication with the air mover wherein the control unit is programmed with instructions for commanding the air mover to change output levels if a temperature sensor senses a temperature above or below one or more threshold levels.
41. A comfort system as in claim 34 further comprising an air permeable layer of spacer material between the insert and an occupant location of the seat for assisting in distributing air under an occupant of the seat and wherein the peripheral strip has a width of between about 0.2 cm and about 3.0 cm.
42. A comfort system as in claim 34 wherein the peripheral strip has a width of between about 1.0 cm and about 2.0 cm.
43. A comfort system for a seat of an automotive vehicle, comprising:
an insert adapted for use with a vehicle seat, wherein:
i. the insert includes a layer of spacer material formed of a spacer fabric for providing an open space within the insert;
ii the insert includes a first barrier layer with a plurality of first openings and a second barrier layer with a second opening, the first openings and second opening in fluid communication with the open space and the spacer material located between the first and second barrier layer;
iii. the insert is sealed about a peripheral edge of the insert with an adhesive, a melt seal or both that seals the first barrier layer to the second barrier layer forming a peripheral strip about the insert that extends outwardly from the insert; and
iv. the insert includes a heater layer overlaying the layer of spacer material, the heater layer including resistive wires laminated to a fabric; and
an air mover in fluid communication with the plurality of first openings, the second opening and the open space for moving air therethrough, wherein:
i. a tubular structure extends to the air mover for assisting in providing the fluid communication between the air mover and the open space; and
ii. the air mover is configured to push air into the insert through the second opening;
wherein the spacer material is secured to the first barrier layer, the second barrier layer or both with an adhesive.
44. A comfort system as in claim 43 wherein the heater layer is formed of carbon fibers overlaying the layer of spacer material.
45. A comfort system as in claim 43 wherein the insert is separate from, but secured to a cushion of the seat with an adhesive.
46. A comfort system as in claim 43 wherein the spacer material is formed of fabric panels, which are interconnected by polymeric strand material.
47. A comfort system for a seat of an automotive vehicle, comprising:
a cushion of the seat of the automotive vehicle;
an insert overlaying the cushion of the seat, wherein:
i. the insert includes a layer of spacer material formed of a spacer fabric structure for providing an open space within the insert, the spacer fabric structure including opposing honeycomb panels interconnected with polymeric strand material;
ii. the insert includes a first forward plastic barrier layer with a plurality of first openings and a second rearward plastic barrier layer with a second opening, the first openings and second opening in fluid communication with the open space and the spacer material located between the first and second barrier layer;
iii. the insert is sealed about a peripheral edge of the insert with an adhesive, a melt seal or both that seals the first barrier layer to the second barrier layer forming a peripheral strip about the insert, the peripheral strip extending outwardly from the insert;
iv. the insert includes a heater layer overlaying the layer of spacer material, the heater layer including carbon fibers secured to a fabric with an adhesive;
v. the heater layer is laminated to the first or second barrier layer with an adhesive; and
vi. the insert is secured to the cushion with an adhesive;
an air mover in fluid communication with the plurality of first openings, the second opening and the open space for moving air therethrough, wherein:
i. a tubular structure extends to the air mover for assisting in providing the fluid communication between the air mover and the open space;
ii. the air mover is configured to push air into the insert through the second opening;
iii. the air mover is secured to a frame of the seat of the vehicle;
an air permeable layer of spacer material between the insert and an occupant location of the seat for assisting in distributing air under an occupant of the seat.
48. A comfort system as in claim 47 wherein the spacer material is secured to the first barrier layer, the second barrier layer or both with an adhesive.