Patents by Inventor Chao Cheng

Chao Cheng 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).

  • Patent number: 11995796
    Abstract: A method of reconstruction of super-resolution of video frame includes inputting a first video frame with a first resolution and a plurality of consecutive frames thereof into a pre-trained super-resolution reconstruction network, and outputting, by the pre-trained super-resolution reconstruction network, a second video frame with a second resolution corresponding to the first video frame. The second resolution is higher than the first resolution. The super-resolution reconstruction network includes a feature extraction subnetwork, a spatial-temporal non-local alignment subnetwork, an attention progressive fusion subnetwork, and an up-sampling subnetwork which are connected in sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventors: Dengyin Zhang, Chao Zhou, Can Chen, Junjiang Li, Zijie Liu, Yi Cheng
  • Patent number: 11995471
    Abstract: A resource integration method includes the following steps: a receiving module receives access information from a guest operating system on the host device; the access information is used to determine whether the frame rate is lower than a frame rate threshold; when the receiving module determines that the frame rate is lower than the frame rate threshold, the receiving module transmits an external resource request signal to the receiving module; after the receiving module receives the external resource request signal, a resource management module (which is located in the bridge module) selects an optimal external device from a specific category (among a plurality of categories in a candidate list), and a calculation operation or a storage operation corresponding to the specific category is transmitted to the optimal external device for calculation or storage by the bridge module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Kuan-Ju Chen, Wen-Cheng Hsu, Hung-Ming Chang, Chih-Wen Huang, Chao-Kuang Yang
  • Publication number: 20240170543
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor structure includes selective use of a cladding layer during the fabrication process to provide critical dimension uniformity. The cladding layer can be formed before forming a recess in an active channel structure or can be formed after filling a recess in an active channel structure with dielectric material. These techniques can be used in semiconductor structures such as gate-all-around (GAA) transistor structures implemented in an integrated circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuei-Yu KAO, Shih-Yao LIN, Chen-Ping CHEN, Chih-Han LIN, Ming-Ching CHANG, Chao-Cheng CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240170709
    Abstract: A motion synchronized multi-tier pallet rack and a battery formation apparatus are provided. The pallet rack includes a fixation rack, two movable frames, and two actuators. The movable frames are coupled to two corresponding sides of the fixation rack and each includes telescopic arms, a motor, and a drive rod. The actuators are disposed on other the two corresponding sides of the fixation rack to drive the movable frames to move toward or away from each other. The telescopic arms are kinematically connected to the motor through the drive rod to extend from or retract into the movable frame. The battery formation apparatus includes a motion synchronized multi-tier pallet rack, a conveyor module, a formation cabinet, and a controller. The conveyor module carries a battery module. The controller controls the pallet rack to obtain the battery module from the conveyor module and place the battery module in the formation cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: CHROMA ATE INC.
    Inventors: Ming-Cheng Huang, Jiun-Ren Chen, Chao-Cheng Wu, Yi-Sheng Hsu
  • Publication number: 20240170336
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of semiconductor layers vertically separated from one another. The semiconductor device includes a gate structure that comprises a lower portion and an upper portion, wherein the lower portion wraps around each of the plurality of semiconductor layers. The semiconductor device includes a gate spacer that extends along a sidewall of the upper portion of the gate structure and has a bottom surface. A portion of the bottom surface of the gate spacer and a top surface of a topmost one of the plurality of semiconductor layers form an angle that is less than 90 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuei-Yu Kao, Chao-Cheng Chen, Chih-Han Lin, Chen-Ping Chen, Ming-Ching Chang, Shih-Yao Lin, Chih-Chung Chiu
  • Publication number: 20240158631
    Abstract: The invention provides a high strength flame-retardant polyester material, which includes a PET resin, a nucleating agent, a flame retardant, an antioxidant, a rod-shaped filling and reinforcing material and a compatibilizer. The PET resin includes virgin pellets or environmentally-friendly recycled pellets, which can meet the demand for the introduction of recycled materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Te-Chao Liao, Chun-Che Tsao, Wen-Jui Cheng, Yueh-Shin Liu
  • Patent number: 11985400
    Abstract: A camera module includes a module housing, a driving mechanism and a mechanical anti-shake camera assembly. The module housing has a housing inner cavity; the mechanical anti-shake camera assembly is at least partially disposed in the housing inner cavity; the mechanical anti-shake camera assembly rotates along with the module housing; the driving mechanism is connected to the module housing; the mechanical anti-shake camera assembly includes a camera; in a case that the camera is located at a first position, a lens axis of the camera is coinciding or parallel to a rotation axis of the module housing; in a case that the camera is located at a second position, an included angle is formed between the lens axis and the rotation axis of the module housing, and the driving mechanism drives the module housing to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chao Shen, Wei Wang, Dongcun Cheng
  • Patent number: 11982866
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, a driving assembly and a stopping assembly. The fixed assembly has a main axis. The movable assembly is configured to connect an optical element, and the movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. The stopping assembly is configured to limit the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly within a range of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Liang-Ting Ho, Chen-Er Hsu, Yi-Liang Chan, Fu-Lai Tseng, Fu-Yuan Wu, Chen-Chi Kuo, Ying-Jen Wang, Wei-Han Hsia, Yi-Hsin Tseng, Wen-Chang Lin, Chun-Chia Liao, Shou-Jen Liu, Chao-Chun Chang, Yi-Chieh Lin, Shang-Yu Hsu, Yu-Huai Liao, Shih-Wei Hung, Sin-Hong Lin, Kun-Shih Lin, Yu-Cheng Lin, Wen-Yen Huang, Wei-Jhe Shen, Chih-Shiang Wu, Sin-Jhong Song, Che-Hsiang Chiu, Sheng-Chang Lin
  • Publication number: 20240153824
    Abstract: A method includes forming a stack of channel layers and sacrificial layers over a substrate, patterning the stack to form a fin-shape structure, and recessing a portion of the fin-shape structure to form a recess. A top surface of the substrate under the recess is covered at least by a bottommost sacrificial layer of the stack. The method also includes forming inner spacers on terminal ends of the sacrificial layers that are above the bottommost sacrificial layer, depositing an undoped layer in the recess, and forming a doped epitaxial feature over the undoped layer. The undoped layer covers terminal ends of a bottommost channel layer of the stack. The doped epitaxial feature covers terminal ends of the channel layers that are above the bottommost channel layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Ting-Yeh CHEN, Wei-Yang LEE, Po-Cheng WANG, De-Fang CHEN, Chao-Cheng CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240154022
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a first fin structure and a second fin structure, wherein an isolation region is located between the fin structures, and wherein a space is located between the fin structures and above the isolation region; depositing a blocking layer over the first fin structure, the isolation region, and the second fin structure, wherein an upper portion of the blocking layer is located above the first fin structure and the second fin structure, and wherein a lower portion of the blocking layer fills the space located between the first fin structure and the second fin structure; removing the upper portion of the blocking layer; and while the lower portion of the blocking layer remains over the isolation region, performing an etch process to recess the first fin structure and the second fin structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chieh Ho, Po-Cheng Wang, De-Fang Chen, Chao-Cheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20240154025
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes: forming a fin protruding above a substrate; forming isolation regions on opposing sides of the fin; forming a dummy gate electrode over the fin; removing lower portions of the dummy gate electrode proximate to the isolation regions, where after removing the lower portions, there is a gap between the isolation regions and a lower surface of the dummy gate electrode facing the isolation regions; filling the gap with a gate fill material; after filling the gap, forming gate spacers along sidewalls of the dummy gate electrode and along sidewalls of the gate fill material; and replacing the dummy gate electrode and the gate fill material with a metal
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Shih-Yao Lin, Kuei-Yu Kao, Chih-Han Lin, Ming-Ching Chang, Chao-Cheng Chen
  • Patent number: 11979869
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are provided to implement scheduling for device-to-device (D2D). A WTRU (e.g., a D2D WTRU) may determine whether the WTRU has D2D data to transmit. The WTRU may determine a set of allowed SA resources and/or allowed D2D data resources for transmission of the SA. The WTRU may select an SA resource and/or D2D data resources (e.g., from the set of allowed SA resources and/or D2D data resources) for transmission. The WTRU may select one or more transmission parameters. The WTRU may select one or more transmission patterns. The WTRU may transmit D2D data over the set of allowed D2D resources using the selected transmission patterns and according to the selected transmission parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Marinier, Benoit Pelletier, Marian Rudolf, Diana Pani, Gwenael Poitau, Ghyslain Pelletier, Chao-Cheng Tu
  • Publication number: 20240143042
    Abstract: A computer case assembly is adapted for computer component units of a computer system to be mounted to. The computer component units include a motherboard and a power supply unit. The computer case assembly includes a main case module and a power case module. The main case module includes a main frame that is cuboid-shaped and that is adapted for the motherboard to be mounted to. The power case module includes a power case frame that is cuboid-shaped, that is adapted for the power supply unit to be mounted to, and that is detachably mounted to the main frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Ling-Cheng TSAO, Chao-Hung WANG
  • Publication number: 20240145959
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrical connector includes (a) inserting a first end of an electrically conductive terminal into a compartment of an insulative housing; (b) inserting joining plates of the terminal into a slot of the compartment; and (c) seating the joining plates in the slot such that portions of lateral edges of the joining plates abut slot endwalls and such that opposite surfaces of the slot prevent the joining plates from separating from each other. The seating of the joining plates includes sliding the joining plates into the slot such that slot ledges of the slot abut protrusions extending from a surface of the joining plates. After the seating of the joining plates, the slot ledges and a slot wall exert a compressive force on the joining plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Amphenol Commercial Products (Chengdu) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yanming Cheng, Chao Zou
  • Publication number: 20240144098
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide an automated labeling system. For example, the automated labeling system can include an automated labeling module (ALM) configured to receive wireless signals and ground truth of learning object and label the wireless signals with the ground truth when receiving the ground truth to generate labeled training data. The automated labeling system can also include a training database coupled to the ALM. The training database can be configured to store the labeled training data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Chao Peng WANG, Chia-Da LEE, Po-Yu CHEN, Hsiao-Chien CHIU, Yi-Cheng LU
  • Patent number: 11965833
    Abstract: A detection device includes a frame, a transport mechanism, detection mechanisms, and a grasping mechanism. The transport mechanism includes a feeding line, a first flow line, and a second flow line arranged in parallel on the frame. The detection mechanisms are arranged on the frame and located on two sides of the transport mechanism. The grasping mechanism is arranged on the frame and used to transport workpieces on the feeding line to the detection mechanisms, transport qualified workpieces to the first flow line, and transport unqualified workpieces to the second flow line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignees: HONGFUJIN PRECISION ELECTRONICS (ZHENGZHOU) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jing-Zhi Hou, Lin-Hui Cheng, Yan-Chao Ma, Jin-Cai Zhou, Zi-Long Ma, Neng-Neng Zhang, Yi Chen, Chen-Xi Tang, Meng Lu, Peng Zhou, Ling-Hui Zhang, Lu-Hui Fan, Shi-Gang Xu, Cheng-Yi Chao, Liang-Yi Lu
  • Publication number: 20240124707
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a polyester composite board structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The manufacturing method includes extruding a polyester layer into a board using a multi-layer extrusion equipment, and laminating a polyester film by heat using a wheel during an extrusion process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Te-Chao Liao, Chun-Che Tsao, Wen-Jui Cheng, Yueh-Shin Liu
  • Publication number: 20240123434
    Abstract: A multifunctional catalyst, a method for producing the same, and a method for using the same are provided. The multifunctional catalyst is applicable for recycling a polyester fabric. The multifunctional catalyst includes a carrier, and a first functional ionic liquid and a second functional ionic liquid that are grafted on the carrier. The carrier is an inorganic composite powder material, and is composed of following chemical components: C: Na—Ni/Al2O3. In a process of recycling the polyester fabric, the multifunctional catalyst simultaneously decolorizes and depolymerizes the polyester fabric. The first functional ionic liquid is used to decolorize the polyester fabric, and the second functional ionic liquid is used to depolymerize the polyester fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: TE-CHAO LIAO, WEI-SHENG CHENG, YU-LIN LI
  • Publication number: 20240124163
    Abstract: A magnetic multi-pole propulsion array system is applied to at least one external cathode and includes a plurality of magnetic multi-pole thrusters connected adjacent to each other. Each magnetic multi-pole thruster includes a propellant provider, a discharge chamber, an anode and a plurality of magnetic components. The propellant provider outputs propellant. The discharge chamber is connected with the propellant provider to accommodate the propellant. The anode is disposed inside the discharge chamber to generate an electric field. The plurality of magnetic components is respectively disposed on several sides of the discharge chamber. One of the several sides of the discharge chamber of the magnetic multi-pole thruster is applied for one side of a discharge chamber of another magnetic multi-pole thruster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: National Cheng Kung University
    Inventors: Yueh-Heng Li, Yu-Ting Wu, Chao-Wei Huang, Wei-Cheng Lo, Hsun-Chen Hsieh, Ping-Han Huang, Yi-Long Huang, Sheng-Wen Liu, Wei-Cheng Lien
  • Patent number: D1025213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Inventors: Qilin Cheng, Chao Qiu