Patents by Inventor Chih-Yen Chen

Chih-Yen 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).

  • Publication number: 20160124134
    Abstract: A light guide module includes a light guide plate and a gradient index lens. The light guide plate has a light output surface and a light incident surface. The light incident surface is connected to the light output surface. The gradient index lens has a first surface, a second surface and a third surface. The first surface and the second surface are connected to the third surface. The first surface of the gradient index lens is attached to the light output surface. Multiple internal refractive indexes of the gradient index lens are increased gradually from the first surface to the second surface. A minimum refractive index of the multiple internal refractive indexes is less than a refractive index of the light guide plate. The incident light is refracted multiple times within the gradient index lens, and totally reflected back to the light guide plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Yan-Fei ZHU, Chih-Yen CHEN
  • Patent number: 9281184
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for forming a nitride on a silicon substrate. In the method of the present invention, a silicon substrate is provided and a buffer layer is formed on the silicon substrate. The formation of the buffer layer includes a multi-level temperature modulation process having a plurality temperature levels and a plurality of temperature modulations. For each of the temperature modulations, the temperature is gradually decreased. A nitride is formed on the buffer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Yang, Chih-Yen Chen
  • Patent number: 8908195
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring cracks remotely and the device thereof. First, multiple laser spots with known a shape are projected onto a remote wall and beside a crack. Then, by using geometric calculations, the relative coordinates of the laser spots on the wall and the real distance can be given and used as the reference length of the crack. Next, a camera is used for taking a picture of the remote crack along with the laser spots; the image identification technology is used for calculating the relevant parameters of the crack. Thereby, to acquire the parameters of the crack, a user needs not to be present at the site for measuring at a short distance or placing a reference object, and thus providing safety and convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: National Applied Research Laboratories
    Inventors: Wen-Yi Chang, Franco Lin, Lung-Cheng Lee, Hung-Ta Hsiao, Shou-I Chen, Yu-Chi Sung, Tai-Shan Liao, Chih-Yen Chen
  • Patent number: 8759814
    Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided, wherein the semiconductor light-emitting device includes a first type doped semiconductor structure, a light-emitting layer, a second type doped semiconductor layer, a first conductive layer and a dielectric layer. The first type doped semiconductor structure includes a base and a plurality of columns extending outward from the base. Each of the columns includes a top surface and a plurality of sidewall surfaces. The light-emitting layer is disposed on the sidewall surfaces and the top surface, wherein the surface area of the light-emitting layer gradually changes from one side adjacent to the columns to a side away from the columns. The dielectric layer exposes the first conductive layer locating on the top surface of each of the columns, wherein the dielectric layer includes at least one of a plurality of quantum dots, phosphors, and metal nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Yang, Che-Hao Liao, Shao-Ying Ting, Horng-Shyang Chen, Wen-Ming Chang, Yu-Feng Yao, Chih-Yen Chen, Hao-Tsung Chen
  • Publication number: 20140132965
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring cracks remotely and the device thereof. First, multiple laser spots with known a shape are projected onto a remote wall and beside a crack. Then, by using geometric calculations, the relative coordinates of the laser spots on the wail and the real distance can be given and used as the reference length of the crack. Next, a camera is used for taking a picture of the remote crack along with the laser spots; the image identification technology is used for calculating the relevant parameters of the crack. Thereby, to acquire the parameters of the crack, a user needs not to be present at the site for measuring at a short distance or placing a reference object, and thus providing safety and convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIES
    Inventors: WEN-YI CHANG, FRANCO LIN, LUNG-CHENG LEE, HUNG-TA HSIAO, SHOU-I CHEN, YU-CHI SUNG, TAI-SHAN LIAO, CHIH-YEN CHEN
  • Patent number: 8717347
    Abstract: The electrophoretic display apparatus includes a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, an electrophoresis layer, and a driving module. The driving module has an adsorption mode and a display mode. When an adsorption mode is activated, a first voltage difference is formed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer, resulting in electrostatic adsorption to reduce or eliminate the air gap between the second electrode layer and electrophoresis layer. When a display mode is activated, a second voltage difference is formed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. The electrophoresis layer can sense the variation of electric field between the two electrode layers and start the operation of data transmission and display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Zao-Shi Zheng, Chih-Yen Chen, Chih-Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20140042387
    Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided, wherein the semiconductor light-emitting device includes a first type doped semiconductor structure, a light-emitting layer, a second type doped semiconductor layer, a first conductive layer and a dielectric layer. The first type doped semiconductor structure includes a base and a plurality of columns extending outward from the base. Each of the columns includes a top surface and a plurality of sidewall surfaces. The light-emitting layer is disposed on the sidewall surfaces and the top surface, wherein the surface area of the light-emitting layer gradually changes from one side adjacent to the columns to a side away from the columns. The dielectric layer exposes the first conductive layer locating on the top surface of each of the columns, wherein the dielectric layer includes at least one of a plurality of quantum dots, phosphors, and metal nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Yang, Che-Hao Liao, Shao-Ying Ting, Horng-Shyang Chen, Wen-Ming Chang, Yu-Feng Yao, Chih-Yen Chen, Hao-Tsung Chen
  • Patent number: 8570303
    Abstract: A display module includes a display panel and a fingerprint sensor. The display panel includes a display region, a peripheral region next to the display region, an active device array substrate, and an opposite substrate. The fingerprint sensor is disposed in the peripheral region of the active device array substrate of the display panel. Besides, the fingerprint sensor includes a light guide element, a light source, and a photosensor array. The photosensor array is disposed on the active device array substrate. The light guide element is disposed over the photosensor array. The light source is disposed on a side surface of the light guide element or below the light guide element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventor: Chih-Yen Chen
  • Publication number: 20130256650
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and fabrication method thereof are provided, wherein the fabrication method of the semiconductor device includes the following steps. Forming a semiconductor layer on a substrate, wherein the semiconductor layer has a top surface and a bottom surface that is opposite to the top surface. The bottom surface is in contact with the substrate, and the top surface has a plurality of pits, the pits are extended from the top surface toward the bottom surface. Preparing a solution, wherein the solution includes a plurality of nanoparticles. Filling the nanoparticles into the pits. Forming a conducting layer on the semiconductor layer after filling the nanoparticles into the pits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Yang, Horng-Shyang Chen, Shao-Ying Ting, Che-Hao Liao, Chih-Yen Chen, Chieh Hsieh, Hao-Tsung Chen, Yu-Feng Yao, Dong-Ming Yeh
  • Publication number: 20130217212
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for forming a nitride on a silicon substrate. In the method of the present invention, a silicon substrate is provided and a buffer layer is formed on the silicon substrate. The formation of the buffer layer includes a multi-level temperature modulation process having a plurality temperature levels and a plurality of temperature modulations. For each of the temperature modulations, the temperature is gradually decreased. A nitride is formed on the buffer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Yang, Chih-Yen Chen
  • Patent number: 8338725
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for touch detection. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a touch panel, an imaging device mounted to the touch panel and configured such that when a pointer touches the touch panel, the imaging device acquires an image of the pointer touching the touch panel, and a processor in communication with the imaging device for receiving and processing the acquired image to obtain its width and its angle relative to the touch panel so as to determine the location of the pointer in the touch panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Fu-Cheng Fan, Chih-Yen Chen
  • Patent number: 8330900
    Abstract: A display device including a first prism sheet, a second prism sheet disposed side by side with the first prism sheet, a first display module, and a second display module is provided. The first display module is disposed beneath the first prism and has a first display surface. At least a portion of the first display surface close to the second prism sheet is inclined toward the second prism sheet and forms a first angle with respect to the first prism sheet. The second display module is disposed beneath the second prism sheet and has a second display surface. At least a portion of the second display surface closed to the first prism sheet is inclined toward the first prism sheet and forms a first angle with respect to the second prism sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Han-Ping Kuo, Chia-Hao Wu, Chih-Yen Chen
  • Patent number: 8218230
    Abstract: A flat panel display is provided. The flat panel display includes a display panel, a light source module and an optical film. The display panel has a light incident surface. The light source module including a light guide plate which has a light emergent surface is disposed parallel to the display panel. The light emergent surface is opposite to the light incident surface. A light emitted from the light source module is transmitted from the light emergent surface to the light incident surface. The optical film is disposed between the display panel and the light source module. The optical film has a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other. A plurality of platform-shaped optical structures are formed on the first surface while each of them has a flat top surface. A first transparent glue layer and a second transparent glue layer are respectively formed on the light incident surface and the light emergent surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventor: Chih-Yen Chen
  • Patent number: 8153457
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for forming a light emitting device. A first substrate is provided. A plurality of patterned masks is formed on the first substrate, or on a semiconductor epitaxial layer grown on the first substrate, or the first substrate is etched to form a plurality of trenches, followed by performing an epitaxial lateral overgrowth process to grow an epitaxy layer over the first substrate. A light emitting structure is formed on the epitaxy layer. A first electrode layer is formed on the light emitting structure. The light emitting structure is wafer bonded to a second substrate. A photoelectrochemical etching process is performed to lift off the first substrate from the epitaxy layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Yang, Cheng-Hung Lin, Chih-Yen Chen, Che-Hao Liao, Chieh Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20120070922
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for forming a light emitting device. A first substrate is provided. A plurality of patterned masks is formed on the first substrate, or on a semiconductor epitaxial layer grown on the first substrate, or the first substrate is etched to form a plurality of trenches, followed by performing an epitaxial lateral overgrowth process to grow an epitaxy layer over the first substrate. A light emitting structure is formed on the epitaxy layer. A first electrode layer is formed on the light emitting structure. The light emitting structure is wafer bonded to a second substrate. A photoelectrochemical etching process is performed to lift off the first substrate from the epitaxy layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chih-Chung YANG, Cheng-Hung LIN, Chih-Yen CHEN, Che-Hao LIAO, Chieh HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20110310082
    Abstract: The electrophoretic display apparatus includes a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, an electrophoresis layer, and a driving module. The driving module has an adsorption mode and a display mode. When an adsorption mode is activated, a first voltage difference is formed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer, resulting in electrostatic adsorption to reduce or eliminate the air gap between the second electrode layer and electrophoresis layer. When a display mode is activated, a second voltage difference is formed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. The electrophoresis layer can sense the variation of electric field between the two electrode layers and start the operation of data transmission and display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Zao-Shi Zheng, Chih-Yen Chen, Chih-Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20110266074
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for touch detection. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a touch panel, an imaging device mounted to the touch panel and configured such that when a pointer touches the touch panel, the imaging device acquires an image of the pointer touching the touch panel, and a processor in communication with the imaging device for receiving and processing the acquired image to obtain its bandwidth and its angle relative to the touch panel so as to determine the location of the pointer in the touch panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fu-Cheng Fan, Chih-Yen Chen
  • Patent number: 8009362
    Abstract: A light enhancement film provided in the disclosure includes a substrate and an optical microstructure having a plurality of hexagonal cylindrical lenses inseparably arranged on a surface of the substrate in accordance with a honeycombed arrangement. Each of the hexagonal cylindrical lenses has different cross-sectional areas that are gradually narrowed from the surface of the substrate in a direction away from the substrate, and every two adjacent lenses have a gap therebetween. Furthermore, a display device having the light enhancement film is provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventor: Chih-Yen Chen
  • Publication number: 20110199670
    Abstract: A light enhancement film provided in the disclosure includes a substrate and an optical microstructure having a plurality of hexagonal cylindrical lenses inseparably arranged on a surface of the substrate in accordance with a honeycombed arrangement. Each of the hexagonal cylindrical lenses has different cross-sectional areas that are gradually narrowed from the surface of the substrate in a direction away from the substrate, and every two adjacent lenses have a gap therebetween. Furthermore, a display device having the light enhancement film is provided as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chih-Yen CHEN
  • Publication number: 20110007380
    Abstract: A flat panel display is provided. The flat panel display includes a display panel, a light source module and an optical film. The display panel has a light incident surface. The light source module including a light guide plate which has a light emergent surface is disposed parallel to the display panel. The light emergent surface is opposite to the light incident surface. A light emitted from the light source module is transmitted from the light emergent surface to the light incident surface. The optical film is disposed between the display panel and the light source module. The optical film has a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other. A plurality of platform-shaped optical structures are formed on the first surface while each of them has a flat top surface. A first transparent glue layer and a second transparent glue layer are respectively formed on the light incident surface and the light emergent surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chih-Yen Chen