Patents by Inventor Chih-Chia Chang

Chih-Chia Chang 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: 20240112969
    Abstract: An in-mold electronic (IME) device includes a curved substrate, a first conductive layer, a dielectric layer, a gap compensation layer, and a second conductive layer. The curved substrate has a first surface. The first conductive layer is disposed on the first surface. The dielectric layer is disposed on the first conductive layer and has a first thickness. The gap compensation layer is disposed on the first surface and connected to the dielectric layer. The gap compensation layer has a second thickness. The second conductive layer is disposed on the gap compensation layer and electrically connected to the gap compensation layer. A curvature radius of the curved substrate is c, a ratio of the second thickness to the first thickness is r, and c and r satisfy a relationship: r=1.5?0.02c±15%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Ming Peng, Hsiao-Fen Wei, Chih-Chia Chang
  • Publication number: 20240096873
    Abstract: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) structures are provided. An ESD structure includes a semiconductor substrate, a first epitaxy region with a first type of conductivity over the semiconductor substrate, a second epitaxy region with a second type of conductivity over the semiconductor substrate, and a plurality of semiconductor layers. The semiconductor layers are stacked over the semiconductor substrate and between the first and second epitaxy regions. A first conductive feature is formed over the first epitaxy region and outside an oxide diffusion region. A second conductive feature is formed over the second epitaxy region and outside the oxide diffusion region. A third conductive feature is formed over the first epitaxy region and within the oxide diffusion region. A fourth conductive feature is formed over the second epitaxy region and within the oxide diffusion region. The oxide diffusion region is disposed between the first and second conductive features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Chun-Chia HSU, Tung-Heng HSIEH, Yung-Feng CHANG, Bao-Ru YOUNG, Jam-Wem LEE, Chih-Hung WANG
  • Publication number: 20240096705
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of channel layers vertically separated from one another. The semiconductor device also includes an active gate structure comprising a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion wraps around each of the plurality of channel layers. The semiconductor device further includes a gate spacer extending along a sidewall of the upper portion of the active gate structure. The gate spacer has a bottom surface. Moreover, a dummy gate dielectric layer is disposed between the gate spacer and a topmost channel layer of plurality of channel layers. The dummy gate dielectric layer is in contact with a top surface of the topmost channel layer, the bottom surface of the gate spacer, and the sidewall of the gate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuei-Yu Kao, Chen-Yui Yang, Hsien-Chung Huang, Chao-Cheng Chen, Shih-Yao Lin, Chih-Chung Chiu, Chih-Han Lin, Chen-Ping Chen, Ke-Chia Tseng, Ming-Ching Chang
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20240071981
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor structure includes the following steps. A semiconductor wafer is provided. A plurality of first surface mount components and a plurality of second surface mount components are bonded onto the semiconductor wafer, wherein a first portion of each of the second surface mount components is overhanging a periphery of the semiconductor wafer. A first barrier structure is formed in between the second surface mount components and the semiconductor wafer. An underfill structure is formed under a second portion of each of the second surface mount components, wherein the first barrier structure blocks the spreading of the underfill structure from the second portion to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Chun-Cheng Lin, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Patent number: 11823438
    Abstract: A recognition system and an image augmentation and training method thereof are provided. The image augmentation and training method of a recognition system includes the following steps. A plurality of image frames are obtained, wherein each of the image frames includes an object pattern. A plurality of environmental patterns are obtained. The object pattern is separated from each of the image frames. A plurality of image parameters are set. The image frames, based on the object patterns and the environmental patterns, are augmented according to the image parameters to increase the number of the image frames. A recognition model is trained using the image frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ting-Hsun Cheng, Yu-Ju Chao, Hsin-Cheng Lin, Chih-Chia Chang, Yu-Hsin Lin, Sen-Yih Chou
  • Patent number: 11756085
    Abstract: An integrated system of a physical consumption environment and a network consumption environment and a control method thereof are provided. The control method of the integrated system of the physical consumption environment and the network consumption environment includes the following steps. A biological characteristic image of a consumer in the physical consumer environment is obtained. The biological characteristic image is identified to obtain an identity information from an identity database. An activity of the consumer in the physical consumption environment is detected. A product followed by the consumer and/or a physical behavior information are obtained according to the activity of the consumer in the physical consumption environment. A network behavior information of the consumer in the network consumer environment is obtained according to the identity information. A price of the product is dynamically adjusted according to the physical behavior information and the network behavior information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chih-Chia Chang, Yu-Hsin Lin, Hsin-Yi Chen, Sen-Yih Chou, Yu-Ying Lan
  • Publication number: 20230154877
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate, an electronic component, a first interposing layer and a second interposing layer. The substrate is non-planar and the substrate includes a first substrate pad and a second substrate pad. The electronic component includes a first component pad and a second component pad corresponding to the first substrate pad and the second substrate pad respectively. When the first component pad contacts the first substrate pad, a height difference exists between the second component pad and the second substrate pad. The first interposing layer connects between the first component pad and the first substrate pad. The second interposing layer connects between the second component pad and the second substrate pad. A thickness difference between the first interposing layer and the second interposing layer is 0.5 to 1 time the height difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Ming Peng, Chien-Chou Tseng, Chih-Chia Chang, Kuan-Chu Wu, Yu-Lin Hsu
  • Publication number: 20220338309
    Abstract: A transparent film heater is provided, including a transparent conductive film, at least two main electrodes and at least four multiple electrodes. The transparent conductive film is disposed on a transparent substrate. At least two main electrodes are arranged on two sides of the transparent conductive film along an edge of the transparent conductive film. The at least four multiple electrodes are composed of a first pair of multiple electrodes and a second pair of multiple electrodes, and are arranged on the transparent conductive film. A first spacing region and a second spacing region are respectively located between adjacent end points of the two main electrodes along the edge of the transparent conductive film. The first pair of multiple electrodes are arranged in the first spacing region, and the second pair of multiple electrodes are arranged in the second spacing region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Li-Wei Yao, Min-Hsiung Liang, Hsiao-Fen Wei, Yu-Pei Chang, Te-Hsun Lin, Chih-Chia Chang, Yen-Shu Lee
  • Patent number: 11467400
    Abstract: An information display method and an information display system are provided. The method is adapted to the information display system including a first image capturing device and a transparent display, and the method includes the following steps. A pattern image is obtained by shooting a pattern placed on a real object through the first image capturing device, wherein the real object is located on one side of the transparent display. Relative position information between the transparent display and the pattern is obtained according to the pattern image. Augmented image data is obtained according to the relative position information. The augmented image data is displayed through the transparent display, wherein the augmented image data include a virtual object augmented based on the real object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ruo-Lan Chang, Pi-Hsien Wang, Chih-Chia Chang, Yu-Hsin Lin
  • Patent number: 11443542
    Abstract: A fingerprint recognition method is provided. The method includes obtaining a plurality of fingerprint images by sensing a finger of a user, respectively calculating geometric center points corresponding to the fingerprint images, and calculating positions and offsets of the fingerprint images according to the geometric center points. The method also includes filling signals in the fingerprint images into a part of pixels in a pixel array according to the positions and the offsets of the fingerprint images, and obtaining signals of other pixels in the pixel array by inputting the signals filled in the part of pixels in the pixel array into an artificial intelligence engine. The method further includes generating a candidate fingerprint image and recognizing a user based on the candidate fingerprint image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jian-Lung Chen, Chih-Chia Chang, Yu-Hsin Lin, Yu-Ju Chao, Ting-Hsun Cheng
  • Publication number: 20220147763
    Abstract: A recognition system and an image augmentation and training method thereof are provided. The image augmentation and training method of a recognition system includes the following steps. A plurality of image frames are obtained, wherein each of the image frames includes an object pattern. A plurality of environmental patterns are obtained. The object pattern is separated from each of the image frames. A plurality of image parameters are set. The image frames, based on the object patterns and the environmental patterns, are augmented according to the image parameters to increase the number of the image frames. A recognition model is trained using the image frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ting-Hsun CHENG, Yu-Ju CHAO, Hsin-Cheng LIN, Chih-Chia CHANG, Yu-Hsin LIN, Sen-Yih CHOU
  • Patent number: 11295133
    Abstract: An interaction display method and an interaction display system are provided. The interaction display system includes a transparent display and at least one image sensing device. Image data of a plurality of operators is captured by the image sensing device. At least one local feature and at least one global feature of the operators are extracted from the image data, and at least one projection point on a display plane of the transparent display is detected. Each local feature and each global feature are paired. Each projection point and each global feature are paired. According to a pairing result between each local feature and each global feature and a pairing result between each projection point and each global feature, a pointing direction of one of the operators is determined, an interaction continuation operation is performed, and/or notification information is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Pi-Hsien Wang, Yu-Hsin Lin, Chih-Chia Chang
  • Patent number: 11262482
    Abstract: An impact resistant structure adapted to an electronic component. The impact resistant structure includes a resistance stack layer and a damping laminate. The resistance stack layer is disposed on a first surface of the electronic component, and the damping laminate is disposed on a second surface of the electronic component. The second surface of the electronic component is opposite to the first surface. The damping laminate includes a soft film and a support film, where the support film is disposed between the soft film and the electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Intellectual Property Innovation Corporation
    Inventors: Jui-Chang Chuang, Chen-Chu Tsai, Kai-Ming Chang, Chih-Chia Chang, Ting-Hsun Cheng
  • Publication number: 20210365662
    Abstract: A fingerprint recognition method is provided. The method includes obtaining a plurality of fingerprint images by sensing a finger of a user, respectively calculating geometric center points corresponding to the fingerprint images, and calculating positions and offsets of the fingerprint images according to the geometric center points. The method also includes filling signals in the fingerprint images into a part of pixels in a pixel array according to the positions and the offsets of the fingerprint images, and obtaining signals of other pixels in the pixel array by inputting the signals filled in the part of pixels in the pixel array into an artificial intelligence engine. The method further includes generating a candidate fingerprint image and recognizing a user based on the candidate fingerprint image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jian-Lung Chen, Chih-Chia Chang, Yu-Hsin Lin, Yu-Ju Chao, Ting-Hsun Cheng
  • Patent number: 11007751
    Abstract: An impact resistant structure for an electronic component. The impact resistant structure includes a resistance stack layer and a damping laminate. The resistance stack layer is disposed on a first surface of the electronic component, a thickness of the resistance stack layer is less than 10 ?m, and a Young's modulus of the resistance stack layer is between 40 GPa and 150 GPa. The damping laminate is disposed on a second surface of the electronic component. The second surface of the electronic component is opposite to the first surface. The damping laminate includes a soft film and a support film, where the support film is disposed between the soft film and the electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Intellectual Property Innovation Corporation
    Inventors: Jui-Chang Chuang, Chen-Chu Tsai, Kai-Ming Chang, Chih-Chia Chang, Ting-Hsun Cheng
  • Patent number: 10997732
    Abstract: An information display system and an information display method are provided. The information display system includes a display screen, an image-capture device, and a processing device. The image-capture device captures a picture sequence. The processing device is coupled to the display screen and the image-capture device. The processing device recognizes at least one dynamic object in the picture sequence and generates a recognition frame and a recognition information corresponding to the dynamic object. The processing device tracks a recognition frame of a plurality of first pictures in the picture sequence to obtain a tracking result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Intellectual Property Innovation Corporation
    Inventors: Jian-Lung Chen, Chih-Chia Chang, Yu-Hsin Lin, Shin-Hong Kuo
  • Patent number: 10977492
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for preload display of object information are provided. The method includes following steps: capturing an external object information on a side of the transparent display opposite to a user by using the first information capturing device; pre-identifying at least one object in the external object information and tracing the at least one object according to an identification result; capturing information of the user by using the second information capturing device for pre-identifying and tracing a pointing range of the user, and determining whether the traced objects appear within the pointing range; and preload displaying object information of the objects appearing within the pointing range on the transparent display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Intellectual Property Innovation Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Chia Chang, Yu-Hsin Lin, Jian-Lung Chen, Pi-Hsien Wang
  • Publication number: 20210103143
    Abstract: An information display method and an information display system are provided. The method is adapted to the information display system including a first image capturing device and a transparent display, and the method includes the following steps. A pattern image is obtained by shooting a pattern placed on a real object through the first image capturing device, wherein the real object is located on one side of the transparent display. Relative position information between the transparent display and the pattern is obtained according to the pattern image. Augmented image data is obtained according to the relative position information. The augmented image data is displayed through the transparent display, wherein the augmented image data include a virtual object augmented based on the real object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ruo-Lan Chang, Pi-Hsien Wang, Chih-Chia Chang, Yu-Hsin Lin
  • Publication number: 20210064875
    Abstract: An interaction display method and an interaction display system are provided. The interaction display system includes a transparent display and at least one image sensing device. Image data of a plurality of operators is captured by the image sensing device. At least one local feature and at least one global feature of the operators are extracted from the image data, and at least one projection point on a display plane of the transparent display is detected. Each local feature and each global feature are paired. Each projection point and each global feature are paired. According to a pairing result between each local feature and each global feature and a pairing result between each projection point and each global feature, a pointing direction of one of the operators is determined, an interaction continuation operation is performed, and/or notification information is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Pi-Hsien Wang, Yu-Hsin Lin, Chih-Chia Chang