Patents by Inventor Chou Cheng

Chou Cheng 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: 12009260
    Abstract: A method for forming an integrated circuit (IC) is provided. The method includes the following operations. A circuit layout including a first load region and a second load region is received. A full power network of the circuit layout is obtained. The full power network is transformed into a first power network according to the first load region. A first power simulation is performed upon the first power network. The full power network is transformed into a second power network according to the second load region. A second power simulation is performed upon the second power network. The IC is fabricated according to the circuit layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Ka Fai Chang, Fong-Yuan Chang, Chin-Chou Liu, Yi-Kan Cheng
  • Patent number: 12002776
    Abstract: An interconnect structure includes a plurality of first pads arranged to form a first array and a plurality of second pads arranged to form a second array. Each of the first array has a first row, a second row and an mth row extending along a first direction and parallel to each other along a second direction. The first pads in each of the first row, the second row and the mth row are grouped into a first group, a second group and an nth group extending along the second direction. The second pads in each of the first row, the second row and the mth row are grouped into a first group, a second group and an nth group extending along the second direction. The interconnect structure further includes a plurality of first conductive lines, a plurality of second conductive lines and a plurality of nth conductive lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-Chou Tsai, Fong-Yuan Chang, Po-Hsiang Huang, Chin-Chou Liu, Yi-Kan Cheng
  • Patent number: 11983475
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: M*1st conductors in a first layer of metallization (M*1st layer) and being aligned correspondingly along different corresponding ones of alpha tracks and representing corresponding inputs of a cell region in the semiconductor device; and M*2nd conductors in a second layer of metallization (M*2nd layer) aligned correspondingly along beta tracks, and the M*2nd conductors including at least one power grid (PG) segment and one or more of an output pin or a routing segment; and each of first and second ones of the input pins having a length sufficient to accommodate at most two access points; each of the access points of the first and second input pins being aligned to a corresponding different one of first to fourth beta tracks; and the PG segment being aligned with one of the first to fourth beta tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Pin-Dai Sue, Po-Hsiang Huang, Fong-Yuan Chang, Chi-Yu Lu, Sheng-Hsiung Chen, Chin-Chou Liu, Lee-Chung Lu, Yen-Hung Lin, Li-Chun Tien, Yi-Kan Cheng
  • Publication number: 20240105619
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture are provided wherein a metallization layer is located over a substrate, and a power grid line is located within the metallization layer. A signal pad is located within the metallization layer and the signal pad is surrounded by the power grid line. A signal external connection is electrically connected to the signal pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Fong-Yuan Chang, Noor Mohamed Ettuveettil, Po-Hsiang Huang, Sen-Bor Jan, Ming-Fa Chen, Chin-Chou Liu, Yi-Kan Cheng
  • Publication number: 20240086087
    Abstract: Systems, methods, circuits, and apparatuses for managing integrated circuits in memory devices are provided. In one aspect, a system includes a semiconductor device configured to store data, and a controller communicatively coupled to the semiconductor device. The controller is configured to send, to the semiconductor device, an instruction requesting transmission of the data; in response to determining that a predetermined time duration has elapsed after sending the instruction, initiate transmission of a read enable signal to the semiconductor device; receive, from the semiconductor device, a data strobe signal; and, in response to determining that the data strobe signal has a frequency matching a frequency of the read enable signal, read the data from the semiconductor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shun-Li Cheng, Shih-Chou Juan
  • Patent number: 11927793
    Abstract: A double-sided display device includes a first panel, a second panel, a light guide plate and a light source. The second panel is arranged opposite to the first panel. The light guide plate is arranged between the first panel and the second panel, and includes a main body portion including a first surface and a second surface, a first pattern arranged on the first surface, and a second pattern arranged on the second surface. The light source is arranged adjacent to the light guide plate. The first pattern is different from the second pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yi-Hui Lee, Kuan-Chou Chen, Yung-Chih Cheng
  • Patent number: 11923302
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture are provided wherein a metallization layer is located over a substrate, and a power grid line is located within the metallization layer. A signal pad is located within the metallization layer and the signal pad is surrounded by the power grid line. A signal external connection is electrically connected to the signal pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fong-Yuan Chang, Noor Mohamed Ettuveettil, Po-Hsiang Huang, Sen-Bor Jan, Ming-Fa Chen, Chin-Chou Liu, Yi-Kan Cheng
  • Patent number: 11849273
    Abstract: A pair of Bluetooth glasses is revealed. The Bluetooth glasses includes a glasses body with a first assembly portion disposed on a rear end of a temple thereof, a Bluetooth earphone having a second assembly portion arranged at a front end of an earphone body thereof, and a connection member. The second assembly portion is mounted into one end of a sleeve of the connection member while the first assembly portion on the temple is mounted into the other end of the sleeve. Thereby the temple is assembled with the Bluetooth earphone conveniently and various combinations of materials such as metals and plastic are used to increase Bluetooth glasses styles. Moreover, an adjustment knob is mounted to the earphone body of the Bluetooth earphone for switching between a front broadcast hole and a rear broadcast hole through which sounds from a speaker are output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Inventors: Hsi-Chou Cheng, Shue-Yu Huang
  • Patent number: 11833618
    Abstract: A solder joint inspection model training method includes the steps of: training a first identification model according to first sample images to identify a surface-mount device with a solder joint in an image; training a second identification model according to second sample images to identify a surface-mount device without a solder joint in an image; inputting labeled original images to a trained first identification model to output first images; inputting the first images to a trained second identification model to output second images; masking the first images with the second images to generate images with normal solder joints and images with abnormal solder joints; and training a solder joint inspection model based on the images with normal solder joints and the images with abnormal solder joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chun-Chou Cheng, Ming-Lung Lee
  • Patent number: 11690435
    Abstract: A computing device captures a live video of a user, determines a location of a facial region of the user by a facial region analyzer, and determines a finger vector type by a finger vector detector based on a direction in which at least one finger is pointing relative to the facial region of the user. Responsive to detecting a first finger vector type within the facial region involving a single finger, a makeup effects toolbar is displayed in the user interface. Responsive to detecting a second finger vector type involving the single finger, a selection tool for selecting a makeup effect in the makeup effects toolbar is displayed. The computing device obtains a makeup effect based on manipulation by the user of the selection tool. Responsive to detecting a target user action, virtual application of the selected makeup effect is performed on the facial region of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: PERFECT MOBILE CORP.
    Inventors: Chou Cheng, Chieh-Chung Wu
  • Patent number: 11630332
    Abstract: Magnetic Bluetooth eyeglasses are revealed. A Bluetooth circuit module is mounted in a mounting space of a temple and provided with a built-in Bluetooth unit connected to mobile devices. The Bluetooth circuit module further includes a microphone, a speaker, a touch switch, and a power connection base. The temple is connected to a power supply device by magnetic attraction between first and second magnetic members while the power supply device is in contact with the power connection base of the Bluetooth circuit module. Thereby users are not bothered by wires while in use and the eyeglasses are more convenient to use. Moreover, the eyeglasses can still be used during charging process. Users only need to replace the power supply device with a new one already charged instead of taking off the whole eyeglasses. The eyeglasses which prevent moisture infiltration provide longer service life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventors: Hsi-Chou Cheng, Shue-Yu Huang
  • Publication number: 20230040338
    Abstract: A pair of Bluetooth glasses is revealed. The Bluetooth glasses includes a glasses body with a first assembly portion disposed on a rear end of a temple thereof, a Bluetooth earphone having a second assembly portion arranged at a front end of an earphone body thereof, and a connection member. The second assembly portion is mounted into one end of a sleeve of the connection member while the first assembly portion on the temple is mounted into the other end of the sleeve. Thereby the temple is assembled with the Bluetooth earphone conveniently and various combinations of materials such as metals and plastic are used to increase Bluetooth glasses styles. Moreover, an adjustment knob is mounted to the earphone body of the Bluetooth earphone for switching between a front broadcast hole and a rear broadcast hole through which sounds from a speaker are output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: HSI-CHOU CHENG, SHUE-YU HUANG
  • Patent number: 11353324
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, into a measurement tool, a substrate having a material feature, wherein the material feature is formed on the substrate according to a design feature. The method further includes applying a source signal on the material feature, collecting a response signal from the material feature by using the measurement tool, and with a computer connected to the measurement tool, calculating a simulated response signal from the design feature. The method further includes, with the computer, in response to determining that a difference between the collected response signal and the simulated response signal exceeds a predetermined value, causing the measurement tool to re-measure the material feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chui-Jung Chiu, Jen-Chieh Lo, Ying-Chou Cheng, Ru-Gun Liu
  • Publication number: 20220082870
    Abstract: Magnetic Bluetooth eyeglasses are revealed. A Bluetooth circuit module is mounted in a mounting space of a temple and provided with a built-in Bluetooth unit connected to mobile devices. The Bluetooth circuit module further includes a microphone, a speaker, a touch switch, and a power connection base. The temple is connected to a power supply device by magnetic attraction between first and second magnetic members while the power supply device is in contact with the power connection base of the Bluetooth circuit module. Thereby users are not bothered by wires while in use and the eyeglasses are more convenient to use. Moreover, the eyeglasses can still be used during charging process. Users only need to replace the power supply device with a new one already charged instead of taking off the whole eyeglasses. The eyeglasses which prevent moisture infiltration provide longer service life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: HSI-CHOU CHENG, SHUE-YU HUANG
  • Publication number: 20220023977
    Abstract: A solder joint inspection model training method includes the steps of: training a first identification model according to first sample images to identify a surface-mount device with a solder joint in an image; training a second identification model according to second sample images to identify a surface-mount device without a solder joint in an image; inputting labeled original images to a trained first identification model to output first images; inputting the first images to a trained second identification model to output second images; masking the first images with the second images to generate images with normal solder joints and images with abnormal solder joints; and training a solder joint inspection model based on the images with normal solder joints and the images with abnormal solder joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Chun-Chou CHENG, Ming-Lung LEE
  • Publication number: 20220007816
    Abstract: A computing device captures a live video of a user, determines a location of a facial region of the user by a facial region analyzer, and determines a finger vector type by a finger vector detector based on a direction in which at least one finger is pointing relative to the facial region of the user. Responsive to detecting a first finger vector type within the facial region involving a single finger, a makeup effects toolbar is displayed in the user interface. Responsive to detecting a second finger vector type involving the single finger, a selection tool for selecting a makeup effect in the makeup effects toolbar is displayed. The computing device obtains a makeup effect based on manipulation by the user of the selection tool. Responsive to detecting a target user action, virtual application of the selected makeup effect is performed on the facial region of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Chou CHENG, Chieh-Chung WU
  • Publication number: 20200124411
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, into a measurement tool, a substrate having a material feature, wherein the material feature is formed on the substrate according to a design feature. The method further includes applying a source signal on the material feature, collecting a response signal from the material feature by using the measurement tool, and with a computer connected to the measurement tool, calculating a simulated response signal from the design feature. The method further includes, with the computer, in response to determining that a difference between the collected response signal and the simulated response signal exceeds a predetermined value, causing the measurement tool to re-measure the material feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Chui-Jung Chiu, Jen-Chieh Lo, Ying-Chou Cheng, Ru-Gun Liu
  • Patent number: 10584570
    Abstract: A method and systems for dynamically planning a well site are provided herein. The method includes generating, via a computing system, a three-dimensional model of a hydrocarbon field including a reservoir. The method also includes determining a location for a well site based on the three-dimensional model and determining reservoir targets for the determined location and a well trajectory for each reservoir target. The method also includes adjusting the location for the well site within the three-dimensional model and dynamically adjusting the reservoir targets and the well trajectories based on the dynamic adjustment of the location for the well site. The determination and the dynamic adjustment of the location, the reservoir targets, and the well trajectories for the well site are based on specified constraints. The method further includes determining a design for the well site based on the dynamic adjustment of the location, the reservoir targets, and the well trajectories for the well site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Yao-Chou Cheng, Ruben D. Uribe, Doug H. Freeman, Christopher A. Alba, Jose J. Sequeira, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10520303
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, into a measurement tool, a substrate having a material feature, wherein the material feature is formed on the substrate according to a design feature. The method further includes applying a source signal on the material feature, collecting a response signal from the material feature by using a detector in the measurement tool to obtain measurement data, and with a computer connected to the measurement tool, calculating a simulated response signal from the design feature. The method further includes, with the computer, in response to determining that a difference between the collected response signal and the simulated response signal exceeds a predetermined value, causing the measurement tool to re-measure the material feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chui-Jung Chiu, Jen-Chieh Lo, Ying-Chou Cheng, Ru-Gun Liu
  • Patent number: 10394281
    Abstract: A display in a portable information handling system may have a narrow or no border. A display panel cover included with the display may be formed with an insert molding that is co-molded with an outer panel for high bonding strength and high stiffness, as well as providing a desired high quality external appearance to information handling system. Additionally, an exterior insert molding may be formed to include an exterior surface of the information handling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Schwager, Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Chi-Chou Cheng, Kai-Yuan Cheng