Patents by Inventor Cheng-Chieh Chen

Cheng-Chieh Chen 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: 11996461
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods of forming the same are provided. A semiconductor structure according to one embodiment includes first nanostructures, a first gate structure wrapping around each of the first nanostructures and disposed over an isolation structure, and a backside gate contact disposed below the first nanostructures and adjacent to the isolation structure. A bottom surface of the first gate structure is in direct contact with the backside gate contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Huan-Chieh Su, Chun-Yuan Chen, Lo-Heng Chang, Li-Zhen Yu, Lin-Yu Huang, Cheng-Chi Chuang, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Publication number: 20240170343
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first set of nanostructures stacked over a substrate in a vertical direction, and each of the first set of nanostructures includes a first end portion and a second end portion, and a first middle portion laterally between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first end portion and the second end portion are thicker than the first middle portion. The semiconductor device also includes a first plurality of semiconductor capping layers around the first middle portions of the first set of nanostructures, and a gate structure around the first plurality of semiconductor capping layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Sai-Hooi YEONG, Bo-Feng YOUNG, Chi-On CHUI, Chih-Chieh YEH, Cheng-Hsien WU, Chih-Sheng CHANG, Tzu-Chiang CHEN, I-Sheng CHEN
  • Patent number: 11983848
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a frame processor for processing frames with aliasing artifacts. For example, the frame processor can include a super-resolution (SR) and anti-aliasing (AA) engine and an attention reference frame generator coupled to the SR and AA engine. The SR and AA engine can be configured to enhance resolution and remove aliasing artifacts of a frame to generate a first high-resolution frame with aliasing artifacts and a second high-resolution frame with aliasing artifacts removed. The attention reference frame generator can be configured to generate an attention reference frame based on the first high-resolution frame and the second high-resolution frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Cheng-Lung Jen, Pei-Kuei Tsung, Chih-Wei Chen, Yao-Sheng Wang, Shih-Che Chen, Yu-Sheng Lin, Chih-Wen Goo, Shih-Chin Lin, Tsung-Shian Huang, Ying-Chieh Chen
  • Patent number: 11978773
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method for forming a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a stack of channel structures over a base structure. The semiconductor device structure also includes a first epitaxial structure and a second epitaxial structure sandwiching the channel structures. The semiconductor device structure further includes a gate stack wrapped around each of the channel structures and a backside conductive contact connected to the second epitaxial structure. A first portion of the backside conductive contact is directly below the base structure, and a second portion of the backside conductive contact extends upwards to approach a bottom surface of the second epitaxial structure. In addition, the semiconductor device structure includes an insulating spacer between a sidewall of the base structure and the backside conductive contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Huan-Chieh Su, Chun-Yuan Chen, Li-Zhen Yu, Shih-Chuan Chiu, Cheng-Chi Chuang, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Patent number: 11978518
    Abstract: A sense amplifier control system includes a precharge control switch configured to receive a precharge signal. A reference cell is configured to receive a reference word line signal. In a precharge phase, the control switch is controlled in response to the precharge signal to precharge the reference input node to a predetermined precharge level. In a sensing phase subsequent to the pre-charge phase, the trigger circuit is configured to output a triggering signal at the output terminal in response to the reference input node reaching a triggering level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Chieh Chen, Cheng-Hsiung Kuo, Yu-Der Chih
  • Publication number: 20240141922
    Abstract: A heat dissipation system of an electronic device including a body, a plurality of heat sources disposed in the body, and at least one centrifugal heat dissipation fan disposed in the body is provided. The centrifugal heat dissipation fan includes a housing and an impeller disposed in the housing on an axis. The housing has at least one inlet on the axis and has a plurality of outlets in different radial directions, and the plurality of outlets respectively correspond to the plurality of heat sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Tsung-Ting Chen, Wen-Neng Liao, Cheng-Wen Hsieh, Yu-Ming Lin, Wei-Chin Chen, Chun-Chieh Wang, Shu-Hao Kuo
  • Publication number: 20240147658
    Abstract: A fan module and computing device with the fan module are disclosed. The fan module includes a handle configured to actuate between an operation state and a release state. The handle in the release state allows a user to vertically remove the fan module from its respective fan module slot and away from the bottom panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Chao-Jung CHEN, Chih-Hsiang LEE, Wei-Pin CHEN, Jyue HOU, Cheng-Chieh WENG
  • Publication number: 20240145398
    Abstract: A carrier structure is provided, in which at least one positioning area is defined on a chip-placement area of a package substrate, and at least one alignment portion is disposed on the positioning area. Therefore, the precision of manufacturing the alignment portion is improved by disposing the positioning area on the chip-placement area, such that the carrier structure can provide a better alignment mechanism for the chip placement operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: SILICONWARE PRECISION INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Liang HSU, Wan-Rou CHEN, Hsin-Yin CHANG, Tsung-Li LIN, Hsiu-Jung LI, Chiu-Lien LI, Fu-Quan XU, Yi-Wen LIU, Chih-Chieh SUN
  • Publication number: 20240119283
    Abstract: A method of performing automatic tuning on a deep learning model includes: utilizing an instruction-based learned cost model to estimate a first type of operational performance metrics based on a tuned configuration of layer fusion and tensor tiling; utilizing statistical data gathered during a compilation process of the deep learning model to determine a second type of operational performance metrics based on the tuned configuration of layer fusion and tensor tiling; performing an auto-tuning process to obtain a plurality of optimal configurations based on the first type of operational performance metrics and the second type of operational performance metrics; and configure the deep learning model according to one of the plurality of optimal configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Jui-Yang Hsu, Cheng-Sheng Chan, Jen-Chieh Tsai, Huai-Ting Li, Bo-Yu Kuo, Yen-Hao Chen, Kai-Ling Huang, Ping-Yuan Tseng, Tao Tu, Sheng-Je Hung
  • Patent number: 11955026
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for public speaking guidance is provided. A processor retrieves speaker data regarding a speech made by a user. A processor separates the speaker data into one or more speaker modalities. A processor extracts one or more speaker features from the speaker data for the one or more speaker modalities. A processor generates a performance classification based on the one or more speaker features. A processor sends to the user guidance regarding the speech based on the performance classification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng-Fang Lin, Ching-Chun Liu, Ting-Chieh Yu, Yu-Siang Chen, Ryan Young
  • Patent number: 11955515
    Abstract: A semiconductor device with dual side source/drain (S/D) contact structures and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The method includes forming a fin structure on a substrate, forming a superlattice structure on the fin structure, forming first and second S/D regions within the superlattice structure, forming a gate structure between the first and second S/D regions, forming first and second contact structures on first surfaces of the first and second S/D regions, and forming a third contact structure, on a second surface of the first S/D region, with a work function metal (WFM) silicide layer and a dual metal liner. The second surface is opposite to the first surface of the first S/D region and the WFM silicide layer has a work function value closer to a conduction band energy than a valence band energy of a material of the first S/D region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Chuan Chiu, Chia-Hao Chang, Cheng-Chi Chuang, Chih-Hao Wang, Huan-Chieh Su, Chun-Yuan Chen, Li-Zhen Yu, Yu-Ming Lin
  • Fan
    Patent number: 11946483
    Abstract: A fan is provided herein, including a housing, a hub, and a plurality of blades. The housing includes a top case and a bottom case. The hub is rotatably disposed between the top case and the bottom case in an axial direction. The blades extend from the hub in a radial direction, located between the top case and the bottom case. Each of the blades has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is connected to the hub. The distal end is opposite from the proximal end, located at the other side of the blade, having at least one recessed portion. Each of the recessed portions form a passage for air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jau-Han Ke, Tsung-Ting Chen, Chun-Chieh Wang, Yu-Ming Lin, Cheng-Wen Hsieh, Wen-Neng Liao
  • Publication number: 20240105778
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a fin extending from a substrate. The fin has a source/drain region and a channel region. The channel region includes a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer disposed over the first semiconductor layer and vertically separated from the first semiconductor layer by a spacing area. A high-k dielectric layer at least partially wraps around the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. A metal layer is formed along opposing sidewalls of the high-k dielectric layer. The metal layer includes a first material. The spacing area is free of the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: I-Sheng CHEN, Yee-Chia YEO, Chih Chieh YEH, Cheng-Hsien WU
  • Publication number: 20240096996
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first dielectric layer, a stack of semiconductor layers disposed over the first dielectric layer, a gate structure wrapping around each of the semiconductor layers and extending lengthwise along a direction, and a dielectric fin structure and an isolation structure disposed on opposite sides of the stack of semiconductor layers and embedded in the gate structure. The dielectric fin structure has a first width along the direction smaller than a second width of the isolation structure along the direction. The isolation structure includes a second dielectric layer extending through the gate structure and the first dielectric layer, and a third dielectric layer extending through the first dielectric layer and disposed on a bottom surface of the gate structure and a sidewall of the first dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Huan-Chieh Su, Chun-Yuan Chen, Li-Zhen Yu, Lo-Heng Chang, Cheng-Chi Chuang, Kuan-Lun Cheng, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Publication number: 20240088267
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a fin structure disposed over a substrate; a gate structure disposed over part of the fin structure; a source/drain structure, which includes part of the fin structure not covered by the gate structure; an interlayer dielectric layer formed over the fin structure, the gate structure, and the source/drain structure; a contact hole formed in the interlayer dielectric layer; and a contact material disposed in the contact hole. The fin structure extends in a first direction and includes an upper layer, wherein a part of the upper layer is exposed from an isolation insulating layer. The gate structure extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The contact material includes a silicon phosphide layer and a metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Yi PENG, Chih Chieh YEH, Chih-Sheng CHANG, Hung-Li CHIANG, Hung-Ming CHEN, Yee-Chia YEO
  • Patent number: 11923252
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first set of nanostructures stacked over a substrate in a vertical direction, and each of the first set of nanostructures includes a first end portion and a second end portion, and a first middle portion laterally between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first end portion and the second end portion are thicker than the first middle portion. The semiconductor device also includes a first plurality of semiconductor capping layers around the first middle portions of the first set of nanostructures, and a gate structure around the first plurality of semiconductor capping layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Sai-Hooi Yeong, Bo-Feng Young, Chi-On Chui, Chih-Chieh Yeh, Cheng-Hsien Wu, Chih-Sheng Chang, Tzu-Chiang Chen, I-Sheng Chen
  • Patent number: 11913472
    Abstract: A centrifugal heat dissipation fan including a housing and an impeller disposed in the housing on an axis is provided. The housing has at least one inlet on the axis and has a plurality of outlets in different radial directions. A heat dissipation system of an electronic device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Tsung-Ting Chen, Wen-Neng Liao, Cheng-Wen Hsieh, Yu-Ming Lin, Wei-Chin Chen, Chun-Chieh Wang, Shu-Hao Kuo
  • Publication number: 20240009712
    Abstract: An exposure module includes a light source, a photomask situated optically downstream of the light source, and a wafer table situated optically downstream of the photomask. The wafer table includes a plurality of silicon carbide (SiC) crystalline structures separated from each other by trenches. The exposure module further includes a cleaning scrubber operative to clean the wafer table. The cleaning scrubber includes a circular surface and a plurality of microstructures extending from the circular surface. The microstructures are tapered from a first width to a second width in a direction away from the circular surface. The second width is less than a width of the plurality of trenches between the SiC crystalline structures of the wafer table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Pei-Yi SU, Cheng-Chieh CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230400784
    Abstract: A lithography system includes a table body, a wafer stage, a first sliding member, a second sliding member, a first cable, a first bracket, a rail guide, and a first protective film. The first sliding member is coupled to the wafer stage. The second sliding member is coupled to an edge of the table body, in which the first sliding member is coupled to a track of the second sliding member. The first bracket fixes the first cable, the first bracket being coupled to a roller structure, in which the roller structure includes a body and a wheel coupled to the body. The rail guide confines a movement of the wheel of the roller structure. The first protective film is adhered to a surface of the rail guide, in which the roller structure is moveable along the first protective film on the surface of the rail guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shao-Hua WANG, Chueh-Chi KUO, Kuei-Lin HO, Zong-You YANG, Cheng-Wei SUN, Wei-Yuan CHEN, Cheng-Chieh CHEN, Heng-Hsin LIU, Li-Jui CHEN
  • Patent number: 11782350
    Abstract: A lithography system includes a table body, a wafer stage, a first sliding member, a second sliding member, a first cable, a first bracket, a rail guide, and a first protective film. The first sliding member is coupled to the wafer stage. The second sliding member is coupled to an edge of the table body, in which the first sliding member is coupled to a track of the second sliding member. The first bracket fixes the first cable, the first bracket being coupled to a roller structure, in which the roller structure includes a body and a wheel coupled to the body. The rail guide confines a movement of the wheel of the roller structure. The first protective film is adhered to a surface of the rail guide, in which the roller structure is moveable along the first protective film on the surface of the rail guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shao-Hua Wang, Chueh-Chi Kuo, Kuei-Lin Ho, Zong-You Yang, Cheng-Wei Sun, Wei-Yuan Chen, Cheng-Chieh Chen, Heng-Hsin Liu, Li-Jui Chen