Patents by Inventor Chien-Min Lin

Chien-Min Lin 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: 20130161811
    Abstract: A package comprises a die stack having at least two stacked dies coupled for contactless communications with each other. At least one of the stacked dies has a substrate joined to its major face. The substrate has a plurality of conductive traces in or on the substrate for conducting power to the dies and for conducting heat from the dies. At least one conductive pillar is joined to at least one of the conductive traces on at least a first edge of the substrate, for conducting power to the at least one die and for conducting heat from the at least one die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ping-Lin YANG, Sa-Lly LIU, Chien-Min LIN
  • Patent number: 8373250
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a an on-chip inductor structure and a method for manufacturing the same. The an on-chip inductor structure according to the present invention comprises a substrate, a porous layer, a plurality of conductors, and an inductor. The porous layer is disposed on the substrate and has a plurality of voids; each of the plurality of conductors is disposed in the plurality of voids, respectively; and the inductor is disposed on the porous layer. Because the plurality of conductors is used as the core of the inductor, the inductance is increased effectively and the area of the an on-chip inductor is reduced. Besides the manufacturing method according to the present invention is simple and compatible with the current CMOS process, the manufacturing cost can be lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: National Chiao Tung University
    Inventors: Tzu-Yuan Chao, Ming-Chieh Hsu, Yu-Ting Cheng, Chih Chen, Chien-Min Lin
  • Patent number: 7679926
    Abstract: A circuit structure is provided. The circuit structure includes a capacitor including a top capacitor electrode; a bottom capacitor electrode parallel to the top capacitor electrode; and an insulating layer between the top and the bottom capacitor electrodes. The insulating layer includes a dielectric rod enclosed by a dielectric material. The dielectric rod has a higher dielectric constant than that of the dielectric material. The circuit structure may be a printed circuit board or packaging substrate, wherein the capacitor is formed between the two layers of the capacitor. Additional dielectric rods may be formed in the insulating layer of the capacitor and spaced apart from the dielectric rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manfacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Ching Steven Hsu, Chien-Min Lin, Tzong-Lin Wu, Guan-Tzong Wu
  • Publication number: 20090050356
    Abstract: A circuit structure is provided. The circuit structure includes a capacitor including a top capacitor electrode; a bottom capacitor electrode parallel to the top capacitor electrode; and an insulating layer between the top and the bottom capacitor electrodes. The insulating layer includes a dielectric rod enclosed by a dielectric material. The dielectric rod has a higher dielectric constant than that of the dielectric material. The circuit structure may be a printed circuit board or packaging substrate, wherein the capacitor is formed between the two layers of the capacitor. Additional dielectric rods may be formed in the insulating layer of the capacitor and spaced apart from the dielectric rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Kuo-Ching "Steven" Hsu, Chien-Min Lin, Tzong-Lin Wu, Guan-Tzong Wu
  • Publication number: 20090026608
    Abstract: A structure, a system, and a method for manufacture of crosstalk-free wafer level chip scale packaging (WLCSP) structure for high frequency applications is provided. An illustrative embodiment comprises a substrate on which various layers and structures form circuitry, a signal pin formed on the substrate and coupled with the circuitry, a ground ring encircling the signal pin, and a grounded solder bump coupled to the ground ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Mon-Chin Tsai, Hsiu-Mei Yo, Chien-Min Lin, Chia-Jen Cheng, Li-Hsin Tseng
  • Patent number: 7136682
    Abstract: A portable electronic system equipped with a spare battery device. The portable electronic system includes a spare battery device and a portable device. The spare battery device includes a first fixer unit, a power storage unit and a sensory control unit. The sensory control unit further includes a constant voltage source, a resistor, a resilient object, output contact pads, and a control unit. The portable device includes a second fixer unit, a covering, and input contact pads. By adjusting the coupling relationship between the first fixer unit and the second fixer unit, each output contact pad can be coupled to the associated input contact pads; and the control unit is for controlling output power of the spare battery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: High Tech Computer, Corp.
    Inventor: Chien-Min Lin
  • Patent number: 6816740
    Abstract: A recharge apparatus for holding the rechargeable device and battery includes the cradle top and the cradle base. The cradle top includes the elastic gate, the battery-fixing clip, and the charge area. The elastic gate is an opening for inserting the rechargeable battery, and capable of rebounding against pressure so that the elastic gate does not clip the user's finger during operation, and also enhances the appearance as well as being dust-proof. The battery-fixing clip is used for clipping the rechargeable battery tightly. The charge area is an inserting area for charging the rechargeable devices, and has a stand pin to hold the rechargeable devices steadily by inserting the stand pin into the bottom of the rechargeable device. The cradle base assembled with the cradle top includes the elastic joint and recharge PCB (printed circuit board). One end of the elastic joint is designed as the upward curve to touch the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: High Tech Computer Corp.
    Inventor: Chien-Min Lin
  • Patent number: 6622920
    Abstract: An operating button with multiple functions comprising the functions of the four-direction control key, the action control key and the speaker is equipped in the handheld products. The operating button includes the housing, the four-direction and action control assembly, and the speaker, wherein the four-direction and action control assembly includes a spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: High Tech Computer Corporation
    Inventors: San-Chi Ho, Chien-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20030069050
    Abstract: A portable electronic system equipped with a spare battery device. The portable electronic system includes a spare battery device and a portable device. The spare battery device includes a first fixer unit, a power storage unit and a sensory control unit. The sensory control unit further includes a constant voltage source, a resistor, a resilient object, output contact pads, and a control unit. The portable device includes a second fixer unit, a covering, and input contact pads. By adjusting the coupling relationship between the first fixer unit and the second fixer unit, each output contact pad can be coupled to the associated input contact pads; and the control unit is for controlling output power of the spare battery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventor: Chien-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20020140684
    Abstract: A stylus for personal digital assistants including a stylus's body and a stabilizer is provided. The stylus's body is elliptically cylindrical with oval cross-section and has a central line, while the stabilizer is located inside the stylus's body but deviates from the central line. Among which, the stabilizer is located on the major axis of the oval cross-section shifting the position of the center of gravity of the stylus off the central line. Thus the stylus acquires more stability and will not roll around when placed on the desktop, providing handiness and convenience for the user to pick it up from the desktop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Chien-Min Lin, Ta-Wei Liu
  • Patent number: 6410865
    Abstract: A mechanism for ejecting stylus includes the locking apparatus and the ejecting apparatus. When the stylus is put in the slide groove, the movable arm of the locking apparatus exactly hooks the rabbet of the stylus resulting in the retention of stylus. The ejecting apparatus is used for ejecting the stylus along the slide groove. The locking apparatus and the ejecting apparatus are set separately at the end of the slide groove, and the distance between two apparatus is exactly equal to the length of the stylus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: High Tech Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Ta-Wei Liu, Chien-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20020060098
    Abstract: A mechanism for ejecting stylus includes the locking apparatus and the ejecting apparatus. When the stylus is put in the slide groove, the movable arm of the locking apparatus exactly hooks the rabbet of the stylus resulting in the retention of stylus. The ejecting apparatus is used for ejecting the stylus along the slide groove. The locking apparatus and the ejecting apparatus are set separately at the end of the slide groove, and the distance between two apparatus is exactly equal to the length of the stylus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Ta-Wei Liu, Chien-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20020056617
    Abstract: An operating button with multiple functions comprising the functions of the four-direction control key, the action control key and the speaker is equipped in the handheld products. The operating button includes the housing, the four-direction and action control assembly, and the speaker, wherein the four-direction and action control assembly includes a spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: San-Chi Ho, Chien-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20010029195
    Abstract: A recharge apparatus for holding the rechargeable device and battery includes the cradle top and the cradle base. The cradle top includes the elastic gate, the battery-fixing clip, and the charge area. The elastic gate is an opening for inserting the rechargeable battery, and capable of rebounding against pressure so that the elastic gate does not clip the user's finger during operation, and also enhances the appearance as well as being dust-proof. The battery-fixing clip is used for clipping the rechargeable battery tightly. The charge area is an inserting area for charging the rechargeable devices, and has a stand pin to hold the rechargeable devices steadily by inserting the stand pin into the bottom of the rechargeable device. The cradle base assembled with the cradle top includes the elastic joint and recharge PCB (printed circuit board). One end of the elastic joint is designed as the upward curve to touch the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventor: Chien-Min Lin