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).
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Patent number: 12009260Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Ka Fai Chang, Fong-Yuan Chang, Chin-Chou Liu, Yi-Kan Cheng
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Patent number: 12002776Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Jung-Chou Tsai, Fong-Yuan Chang, Po-Hsiang Huang, Chin-Chou Liu, Yi-Kan Cheng
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Patent number: 11983475Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 7, 2023Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20240105619Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Fong-Yuan Chang, Noor Mohamed Ettuveettil, Po-Hsiang Huang, Sen-Bor Jan, Ming-Fa Chen, Chin-Chou Liu, Yi-Kan Cheng
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Publication number: 20240086087Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Macronix International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shun-Li Cheng, Shih-Chou Juan
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Patent number: 11927793Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATIONInventors: Yi-Hui Lee, Kuan-Chou Chen, Yung-Chih Cheng
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Patent number: 11923302Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 11849273Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 17, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Inventors: Hsi-Chou Cheng, Shue-Yu Huang
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Patent number: 11833618Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Chou Cheng, Ming-Lung Lee
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Patent number: 11690435Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 2, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: PERFECT MOBILE CORP.Inventors: Chou Cheng, Chieh-Chung Wu
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Patent number: 11630332Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Inventors: Hsi-Chou Cheng, Shue-Yu Huang
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Publication number: 20230040338Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: HSI-CHOU CHENG, SHUE-YU HUANG
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Patent number: 11353324Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chui-Jung Chiu, Jen-Chieh Lo, Ying-Chou Cheng, Ru-Gun Liu
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Publication number: 20220082870Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: HSI-CHOU CHENG, SHUE-YU HUANG
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Publication number: 20220023977Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Chun-Chou CHENG, Ming-Lung LEE
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Publication number: 20220007816Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Chou CHENG, Chieh-Chung WU
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Publication number: 20200124411Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Chui-Jung Chiu, Jen-Chieh Lo, Ying-Chou Cheng, Ru-Gun Liu
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Patent number: 10584570Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research CompanyInventors: Yao-Chou Cheng, Ruben D. Uribe, Doug H. Freeman, Christopher A. Alba, Jose J. Sequeira, Jr.
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Patent number: 10520303Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chui-Jung Chiu, Jen-Chieh Lo, Ying-Chou Cheng, Ru-Gun Liu
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Patent number: 10394281Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Mark Andrew Schwager, Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Chi-Chou Cheng, Kai-Yuan Cheng