Patents by Inventor Chang-An Chiang

Chang-An Chiang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240176094
    Abstract: An optical system is provided, including a first module configured to hold a first optical member. The first module includes a first movable portion, a first fixed portion, and a first driving assembly. The first movable portion is configured to connect the first optical member, and is movable relative to the fixed portion. The first driving assembly is configured to drive the first movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Chia-Che WU, Chao-Chang HU, Yung-Hsien YEH, Chih-Wei WENG, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Yu-Chiao LO, Sin-Jhong SONG
  • Publication number: 20240176047
    Abstract: The invention is related to contact lenses that not only comprise the much desired water gradient structural configurations, but also have a minimized uptakes of polycationic antimicrobials and a long-lasting surface hydrophilicity and wettability even after going through a 30-days lens care regime. Because of the water gradient structural configuration and a relatively-thick, extremely-soft and water-rich hydrogel surface layer, a contact lens of the invention can provide superior wearing comfort. Further, a contact lens of the invention is compatible with multipurpose lens care solutions present in the market and can endure the harsh lens care handling conditions (e.g., digital rubbings, accidental inversion of contact lenses, etc.) encountered in a daily lens care regime. As such, they are suitable to be used as weekly- or monthly-disposable water gradient contact lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Yongxing Qiu, John Dallas Pruitt, Newton T. Samuel, Chung-Yuan Chiang, Robert Carey Tucker, Yuan Chang, Ethan Leveillee
  • Publication number: 20240176093
    Abstract: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Chih-Wei WENG, Chia-Che WU, Chien-Yu KAO, Hsiao-Hsin HU, He-Ling CHANG, Chao-Hsi WANG, Chen-Hsien FAN, Che-Wei CHANG, Mao-Gen JIAN, Sung-Mao TSAI, Wei-Jhe SHEN, Yung-Ping YANG, Sin-Hong LIN, Tzu-Yu CHANG, Sin-Jhong SONG, Shang-Yu HSU, Meng-Ting LIN, Shih-Wei HUNG, Yu-Huai LIAO, Mao-Kuo HSU, Hsueh-Ju LU, Ching-Chieh HUANG, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Yu-Chiao LO, Ying-Jen WANG, Shu-Shan CHEN, Che-Hsiang CHIU
  • Publication number: 20240176159
    Abstract: An optical system that includes a first module is provided. The first module includes a first movable portion, a first fixed portion, and a first driving assembly. The first movable portion is configured to connect the first optical member, and is movable relative to the first fixed portion. The first driving assembly is configured to drive the first movable portion to move relative to the first fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Chia-Che WU, Chao-Chang HU, Yung-Hsien YEH, Chih-Wei WENG, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Yu-Chiao LO, Sin-Jhong SONG
  • Patent number: 11996481
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor layer. A gate structure is disposed over the semiconductor layer. A spacer is disposed on a sidewall of the gate structure. A height of the spacer is greater than a height of the gate structure. A liner is disposed on the gate structure and on the spacer. The spacer and the liner have different material compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huan-Chieh Su, Chih-Hao Wang, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Wei-Hao Wu, Zhi-Chang Lin, Jia-Ni Yu, Yu-Ming Lin, Chung-Wei Hsu
  • Patent number: 11995390
    Abstract: A circuit includes a first transistor, a second type-one transistor, a first type-two transistor, a third type-one transistor, a fourth type-one transistor, and a fifth type-one transistor. The first type-one transistor has a gate configured to have a first supply voltage of a first power supply. The first type-two transistor has a gate configured to have a second supply voltage of the first power supply. The third type-one transistor has a first active-region conductively connected with an active-region of the first type-one transistor. Third type-one transistor has a second active-region and a gate conductively connected to each other. The fifth type-one transistor has a first active-region conductively connected with the gate of the third type-one transistor and has a second active-region configured to have a first supply voltage of a second power supply. The fifth type-one transistor is configured to be at a conducting state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chi-Yu Lu, Ting-Wei Chiang, Hui-Zhong Zhuang, Jerry Chang Jui Kao, Pin-Dai Sue, Jiun-Jia Huang, Yu-Ti Su, Wei-Hsiang Ma
  • Publication number: 20240170556
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure is provided. The method includes forming a spacer layer along a first fin structure and a second fin structure, etching a first portion of the spacer layer and the first fin structure to form first fin spacers and a first recess between the first fin spacers, etching a second portion of the spacer layer and the second fin structure to form second fin spacers and a second recess between the second fin spacers, and forming a first source/drain feature in the first recess and a second source/drain feature in the second recess. The second fin structure is wider than the first fin structure. The first fin spacers have a first height, and the second fin spacers have a second height that is greater than the first height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Shih-Cheng CHEN, Zhi-Chang LIN, Jung-Hung CHANG, Chien-Ning YAO, Tsung-Han CHUANG, Kuo-Cheng CHIANG
  • Publication number: 20240165262
    Abstract: Provided is a toroidal mixed nanoparticle including a first polymer and a second polymer interacting with the first polymer. Also provided is a method for preparing the toroidal mixed nanoparticle, including mixing the first polymer and the second polymer having cleavable hydrophobic groups to form a mixed nanoparticle; and removing a portion of cleavable hydrophobic groups from the second polymer to make the second polymer charged and to form the toroidal mixed nanoparticle. Further provided is a method for delivering a drug or a bioactive agent to a subject in need thereof, including administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition that includes the toroidal mixed nanoparticle conjugated to an effective amount of the drug or the bioactive agent, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: YI-TING CHIANG, HUI-CHANG LIN, GUAN-JHONG HUANG
  • Publication number: 20240170337
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a semiconductor structure with a dielectric liner. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate and a fin structure on the substrate. The fin structure includes a stacked fin structure, a fin bottom portion below the stacked fin structure, and an isolation layer between the stacked fin structure and the bottom fin portion. The semiconductor structure further includes a dielectric liner in contact with an end of the stacked fin structure and a spacer structure in contact with the dielectric liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhi-Chang LIN, Shih-Cheng CHEN, Kuo-Cheng CHIANG, Kuan-Ting PAN, Jung-Hung CHANG, Lo-Heng CHANG, Chien Ning YAO
  • Publication number: 20240163564
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for normalizing an image in an image capturing device includes receiving a processed image by the image device. The processed image is brightness normalized to create a brightness normalized image. The brightness normalized image is provided to an artificial intelligence engine for processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Chang-Chiang Lin
  • Patent number: 11983479
    Abstract: A method of fabricating an integrated circuit includes placing a first set of conductive feature patterns on a first level, placing a second set of conductive feature patterns on a second level, placing a first set of via patterns between the second set of conductive feature patterns and the first set of conductive feature patterns, placing a third set of conductive feature patterns on a third level different from the first level and the second level, placing a second set of via patterns between the third set of conductive feature patterns and the second set of conductive feature patterns, and manufacturing the integrated circuit based on at least one of the above patterns of the integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-Chan Yang, Ting-Wei Chiang, Jerry Chang-Jui Kao, Hui-Zhong Zhuang, Lee-Chung Lu, Li-Chun Tien, Meng-Hung Shen, Shang-Chih Hsieh, Chi-Yu Lu
  • Publication number: 20240151935
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly. The movable portion is used to connect the optical element. The movable portion may move relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly is used to drive the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Hsiao-Hsin HU, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chia-Che WU, Yu-Chiao LO, Yi-Ho CHEN, Chao-Chang HU, Sin-Jhong SONG
  • Publication number: 20240151346
    Abstract: A container for containing food or liquid is provided. The container includes a body portion, a lid and an attachment. The lid is detachably disposed on the body portion. The attachment is configured to be disposed on the lid or the body portion and includes a magnetic attraction member and a connecting structure. The magnetic attraction member is adapted to be magnetically connected to a mobile electronic device. The connecting structure is disposed between the magnetic attraction member and the container for selectively fixing the magnetic attraction member at a first position or a second position. The connecting structure includes a fastening member, and the fastening member is adapted to be detachably fastened to the body portion or the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: JUI-CHEN LU, CHING-YU WANG, YU-TING HUNG, YU-CHANG CHIANG, CHENG-CHE HO
  • Publication number: 20240154469
    Abstract: A container for containing food or liquid is provided. The container includes a body portion, a lid and an attachment. The lid is detachably disposed on the body portion. The attachment includes a magnetic attraction member and a connecting structure. The magnetic attraction member is independent from the lid and adapted to be magnetically connected to a mobile electronic device. The connecting structure is disposed between the magnetic attraction member and the container for selectively fixing the magnetic attraction member at a first position or a second position. At least a portion of the connecting structure is fixed to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: JUI-CHEN LU, CHING-YU WANG, YU-TING HUNG, YU-CHANG CHIANG, CHENG-CHE HO
  • Publication number: 20240152029
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly. The movable portion is used to connect the optical element. The movable portion may move relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly is used to drive the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Hsiao-Hsin HU, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chia-Che WU, Yu-Chiao LO, Yi-Ho CHEN, Chao-Chang HU, Sin-Jhong SONG
  • Publication number: 20240155845
    Abstract: A method of forming a ferroelectric random access memory (FeRAM) device includes: forming a layer stack over a substrate, where the layer stack includes alternating layers of a first dielectric material and a word line (WL) material; forming first trenches extending vertically through the layer stack; filling the first trenches, where filling the first trenches includes forming, in the first trenches, a ferroelectric material, a channel material over the ferroelectric material, and a second dielectric material over the channel material; after filling the first trenches, forming second trenches extending vertically through the layer stack, the second trenches being interleaved with the first trenches; and filling the second trenches, where filling the second trenches includes forming, in the second trenches, the ferroelectric material, the channel material over the ferroelectric material, and the second dielectric material over the channel material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: TsuChing Yang, Hung-Chang Sun, Kuo Chang Chiang, Sheng-Chih Lai, Yu-Wei Jiang
  • Publication number: 20240151932
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly. The movable portion is used to connect the optical element. The movable portion may move relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly is used to drive the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Hsiao-Hsin HU, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chia-Che WU, Yu-Chiao LO, Yi-Ho CHEN, Chao-Chang HU, Sin-Jhong SONG
  • Publication number: 20240151936
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly. The movable portion is used to connect the optical element. The movable portion may move relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly is used to drive the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Hsiao-Hsin HU, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chia-Che WU, Yu-Chiao LO, Yi-Ho CHEN, Chao-Chang HU, Sin-Jhong SONG
  • Publication number: 20240155234
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly. The movable portion is used to connect the optical element. The movable portion may move relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly is used to drive the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Hsiao-Hsin HU, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chia-Che WU, Yu-Chiao LO, Yi-Ho CHEN, Chao-Chang HU, Sin-Jhong SONG
  • Publication number: 20240142749
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a first movable assembly and a first driving assembly. The first movable assembly is configured to connect a first optical element, and the first movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The first driving assembly is configured to drive the first movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly in a first dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Chen-Hsien FAN, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chien-Yu KAO