Patents by Inventor Chen-An Ku
Chen-An Ku 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).
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Patent number: 11990401Abstract: A device structure according to the present disclosure includes a passivation layer, a first conductor plate layer disposed on the passivation layer, a second conductor plate layer disposed over the first conductor layer, a third conductor plate layer disposed over the second conductor layer, and a fourth conductor plate layer disposed over the third conductor layer. The second conductor plate layer encloses the first conductor plate layer and the fourth conductor plate layer encloses the third conductor plate layer. The device structure, when used in a back-end-of-line passive device, reduces leakage and breakdown due to corner discharge effect.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Tsung-Chieh Hsiao, Hsiang-Ku Shen, Yuan-Yang Hsiao, Chen-Chiu Huang, Dian-Hau Chen
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Publication number: 20240145378Abstract: An interconnect structure on a semiconductor die includes: a lower conductive layer; an upper conductive layer disposed above the lower conductive layer; and a VIA disposed between the lower conductive layer and the upper conductive layer. The VIA includes: a primary interconnect structure and a sacrificial stress barrier ring disposed around the primary interconnect structure and separated a distance from the primary interconnect structure. A fabrication method for the interconnect structure includes: forming a dielectric layer over a lower conductive layer; patterning photoresist (PR) layer over the dielectric layer to define a location for a plurality of VIA trenches, wherein the patterning includes patterning the PR layer to provide a center opening for the VIA trenches that is surrounded by a ring opening for the VIA trenches, wherein the center opening and the ring opening are spaced apart.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Tzu-Ting Liu, Chen-Chiu Huang, Dian-Hau Chen, Hung-Chao Kao, Hsiang-Ku Shen, Wen-Chiung Tu, Li Chung Yu, Yu-Chung Lai
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Publication number: 20240133745Abstract: A temperature sensing device includes a substrate, a first reflective module, a first window cover, and a dual thermopile sensor. The first reflective module is disposed on the substrate, including a first mirror chamber with a narrow field of view (FOV), and the first reflective module focuses a thermal radiation from measured object to a first image plane in the first mirror chamber. The first window cover is disposed on the first reflective module, and the first window cover allows a selected band of the thermal radiation to pass through. The dual thermopile sensor is disposed on the substrate and located in the first mirror chamber, and the dual thermopile sensor senses a temperature data from the first image plane. Additional second reflective module, LED source plus pin hole with same FOV of dual thermopile sensor can illuminate the measured object for ease of placement of object to be heated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Chein-Hsun WANG, Ming LE, Tung-Yang LEE, Yu-Chih LIANG, Wen-Chie HUANG, Chen-Tang HUANG, Jenping KU
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Publication number: 20240136291Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of forming the same are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a workpiece having a redistribution layer disposed over and electrically coupled to an interconnect structure. In some embodiments, the method further includes patterning the redistribution layer to form a recess between and separating a first conductive feature and a second conductive feature of the redistribution layer, where corners of the first conductive feature and the second conductive feature are defined adjacent to and on either side of the recess. The method further includes depositing a first dielectric layer over the first conductive feature, the second conductive feature, and within the recess. The method further includes depositing a nitride layer over the first dielectric layer. In some examples, the method further includes removing portions of the nitride layer disposed over the corners of the first conductive feature and the second conductive feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Hsiang-Ku SHEN, Chen-Chiu HUANG, Chia-Nan LIN, Man-Yun WU, Wen-Tzu CHEN, Sean YANG, Dian-Hao CHEN, Chi-Hao CHANG, Ching-Wei LIN, Wen-Ling CHANG
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Publication number: 20240113166Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor devices includes forming channel regions over a substrate. The channel regions, in parallel with one another, extend along a first lateral direction. Each channel region includes at least a respective pair of epitaxial structures. The method includes forming a gate structure over the channel regions, wherein the gate structure extends along a second lateral direction. The method includes removing, through a first etching process, a portion of the gate structure that was disposed over a first one of the channel regions. The method includes removing, through a second etching process, a portion of the first channel region. The second etching process includes one silicon etching process and one silicon oxide deposition process. The method includes removing, through a third etching process controlled based on a pulse signal, a portion of the substrate that was disposed below the removed portion of the first channel region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Tzu-Ging Lin, Chun-Liang Lai, Yun-Chen Wu, Ya-Yi Tsai, Shu-Yuan Ku, Shun-Hui Yang
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Patent number: 11937515Abstract: Semiconductor device and methods of forming the same are provided. A semiconductor device according to one embodiment includes a dielectric layer including a top surface, a plurality of magneto-resistive memory cells disposed in the dielectric layer and including top electrodes, a first etch stop layer disposed over the dielectric layer, a common electrode extending through the first etch stop layer to be in direct contact with the top electrodes, and a second etch stop layer disposed on the first etch stop layer and the common electrode. Top surfaces of the top electrodes are coplanar with the top surface of the dielectric layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Chih-Fan Huang, Hsiang-Ku Shen, Liang-Wei Wang, Chen-Chiu Huang, Dian-Hau Chen, Yen-Ming Chen
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Publication number: 20240088204Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods are provided. An exemplary method includes depositing a first conductive material layer over a substrate, patterning the first conductive material layer to form a first conductor plate over the substrate, forming a first high-K dielectric layer over the first conductor plate, forming a second high-K dielectric layer on the first high-K dielectric layer, forming a third high-K dielectric layer on the second high-K dielectric layer, and forming a second conductor plate over the third high-K dielectric layer and vertically overlapped with the first conductor plate, where a composition of the first high-K dielectric layer is the same as a composition of the third high-K dielectric layer and is different from a composition of the second high-K dielectric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Li Chung Yu, Shin-Hung Tsai, Cheng-Hao Hou, Hsiang-Ku Shen, Chen-Chiu Huang, Dian-Hau Chen
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Patent number: 11365200Abstract: The invention relates to compounds for treating and/or preventing obesity and obesity-related disorders. Particularly, the invention provides chromanone derivatives used as ATF3 inducer and for treating and/or preventing obesity and obesity-related disorders such as heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignees: TAIPEI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINESE MEDICINE, MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELFARE, ACADEMIA SINICA, BUDDHIST TZU CHI MEDICAL FOUNDATIONInventors: Heng Lin, Ming-jaw Don, Ching-feng Cheng, Jing-jy Cheng, Wen-shan Li, Hui-chen Ku, Hsiao-fen Li, Hsi-hsien Chen, W J Huang
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Publication number: 20200361950Abstract: The invention relates to compounds for treating and/or preventing obesity and obesity-related disorders. Particularly, the invention provides chromanone derivatives used as ATF3 inducer and for treating and/or preventing obesity and obesity-related disorders such as heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Heng LIN, Ming-jaw DON, Ching-feng CHENG, Jing-jy CHENG, Wen-shan LI, Hui-chen KU, Hsiao-fen LI, Hsi-hsien CHEN, WJ HUANG
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Publication number: 20200315857Abstract: The present invention is related to an pasting structure that comprises a back-material layer which is formed by attaching the film layer and the porous supporting layer to each other; and a gel layer, one side of the gel layer is bonded to the porous supporting layer and part of the gel layer penetrate pores; wherein the back-material layer and the gel layer closely adhered to each other to form a transparent pasting structure. The pasting structure of the present invention is used as wound dressing which easily observes the wound change and healing status at any time. In the meantime, that provides higher moisture permeability and comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: Easting Biotech Company LimitedInventors: Chen- An Ku, Shih-Wei Chen
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Patent number: 10606163Abstract: A projection screen configured to be projected with multi-angle images includes a base membrane and a coating layer. The base membrane includes a body layer and a plurality of toothed portions connected with the body layer. A profile of each of the toothed portions includes at least one first plane and at least one second plane, where the first plane and the second plane each has a reflection angle different from each other, for providing multi-angle images of projection. The coating layer includes a reflection layer and a light-absorbing layer, where the reflection layer is disposed on the profile of each of the toothed portions; whereas the light-absorbing layer is disposed on the reflection layer, such that, as viewed from a projection position, the coating layer is disposed behind the base membrane.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: ELITE SCREENS MATERIAL LTD.Inventors: Chia-Chen Ku, Rong-Lin Hsu
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Patent number: 10569130Abstract: A squat exerciser includes a base having a first support and a second support, and an extension is connected to the first support and the second support. Two leg bars extend from two lateral sides of the front end of the extension, and a support bar is connected to the rear end of the extension and located at a distance from the base. A seat is connected with an inner tube which is retractably inserted into an outer tube. A first link and two second links are pivotably connected between a protrusion on the extension and the outer tube. A cylinder is pivotably connected between the extension and a rod connected between the two second links. The height of the seat can be adjusted, and the first and second links and the cylinder can be folded toward the extension.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Li-Chen Ku
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Patent number: 10572030Abstract: A computer system includes a keyboard device and a system device. The keyboard device includes a circuit board and a language identification device. The language identification device is connected to the circuit board and includes an identification circuit. The identification circuit is corresponding to identification information. The identification information is corresponding to a specific language adopted by the keyboard device. The system device includes a processor and a connector connected to the processor. The language identification device is connected to the connector such that the processor obtains the identification information. The processor determines an operating system corresponding to the specific language according to the identification information.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: CHICONY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Chien-Shuo Chen, Wan-Chen Ku
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Publication number: 20200009421Abstract: A squat exerciser includes a base having a first support and a second support, and an extension is connected to the first support and the second support. Two leg bars extend from two lateral sides of the front end of the extension, and a support bar is connected to the rear end of the extension and located at a distance from the base. A seat is connected with an inner tube which is retractably inserted into an outer tube. A first link and two second links are pivotably connected between a protrusion on the extension and the outer tube. A cylinder is pivotably connected between the extension and a rod connected between the two second links. The height of the seat can be adjusted, and the first and second links and the cylinder can be folded toward the extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Li-Chen Ku
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Publication number: 20190324363Abstract: A projection screen configured to be projected with multi-angle images includes a base membrane and a coating layer. The base membrane includes a body layer and a plurality of toothed portions connected with the body layer. A profile of each of the toothed portions includes at least one first plane and at least one second plane, where the first plane and the second plane each has a reflection angle different from each other, for providing multi-angle images of projection. The coating layer includes a reflection layer and a light-absorbing layer, where the reflection layer is disposed on the profile of each of the toothed portions; whereas the light-absorbing layer is disposed on the reflection layer, such that, as viewed from a projection position, the coating layer is disposed behind the base membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Chia-Chen Ku, Rong-Lin Hsu
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Publication number: 20190324556Abstract: A computer system includes a keyboard device and a system device. The keyboard device includes a circuit board and a language identification device. The language identification device is connected to the circuit board and includes an identification circuit. The identification circuit is corresponding to identification information. The identification information is corresponding to a specific language adopted by the keyboard device. The system device includes a processor and a connector connected to the processor. The language identification device is connected to the connector such that the processor obtains the identification information. The processor determines an operating system corresponding to the specific language according to the identification information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Chien-Shuo Chen, Wan-Chen Ku
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Patent number: 10347252Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates an electronic device with wake on voice function and an operating method thereof. The electronic device detects an audio signal in analog form by an additional pre-signal detector, and the pre-signal detector wakes up an analog-to-digital converter and a human voice detector when the audio signal in analog form is determined to satisfy a predetermined condition. When a host system of the electronic device enters into a sleep mode from an operation mode, the analog-to-digital converter and the human voice detector enter into a sleep mode together.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.Inventors: Tsung-Peng Chuang, Chih-Chen Ku
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Patent number: 10336844Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing a powdery diacetal clarifying agent, which comprises mixing an aromatic aldehyde, a polyol, and an acid catalyst in an organic polar solvent, adding a hydrogenating agent and an inorganic silicon-containing agent into the foregoing mixture, and filtering the mixture. The powdery diacetal clarifying agent prepared by the method can have excellent flowability, dispersability, thermal resistance, and color stability. Accordingly, the powdery diacetal clarifying agent does not release stinking odor and incur yellowing at high temperature, allowing the plastic articles to have improved appearance and visual appeal.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: SUNKO INK CO., LTD.Inventors: Chiu-Peng Tsou, Ting-Ti Huang, Chen-Ku Hsieh, Tien-Chu Chang, Ming-Chang Hsieh
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Publication number: 20180322871Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates an electronic device with wake on voice function and an operating method thereof. The electronic device detects an audio signal in analog form by an additional pre-signal detector, and the pre-signal detector wakes up an analog-to-digital converter and a human voice detector when the audio signal in analog form is determined to satisfy a predetermined condition. When a host system of the electronic device enters into a sleep mode from an operation mode, the analog-to-digital converter and the human voice detector enter into a sleep mode together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: TSUNG-PENG CHUANG, CHIH-CHEN KU
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Patent number: D907142Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Inventor: Li-Chen Ku