Patents by Inventor Kai Tzeng
Kai Tzeng 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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Publication number: 20240162114Abstract: A power module including at least one power device, an insulation thermally conductive layer, and a heat dissipation device is provided. The insulation thermally conductive layer has a patterned circuit layer. The power device is disposed on the patterned circuit layer and is electrically connected to the patterned circuit layer. The heat dissipation device includes a heat dissipation plate and a heat dissipation base. The heat dissipation plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, and the insulation thermally conductive layer is disposed on the first surface. The heat dissipation base is partially bonded to the heat dissipation plate, and a chamber is formed between the heat dissipation plate and the heat dissipation bases. The heat dissipation base has a plurality of first heat dissipation bumps located in the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Shian-Chiau Chiou, Chun-Kai Liu, Po-Kai Chiu, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Yao-Shun Chen
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Publication number: 20240135043Abstract: An information handling system includes a printed circuit board, a screw, and a processor. The printed circuit board includes a through hole via. The through hole via includes top and bottom sections plated with a conductive plating material, and a middle section without any conductive plating material. The screw in physical communication with the top, middle, and bottom sections of the through hole via in the printed circuit board. The processor determines whether an electrical circuit is formed between the screw, the top section of the through hole via, and the bottom section of the through hole via. Based on the determination of the electrical circuit being formed, the processor provides an indication that no intrusion has been made into the information handling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Yong-Teng Lin, Bradford Edward Vier, Chun-Kai Tzeng, Chin-Yao Hsu, Yu-Lin Tsai
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Patent number: 11842003Abstract: A touch panel device includes a face plate, a bracket, and a PCB. The face plate receives a contact. The bracket includes a permanent magnet affixed to a surface of the bracket. The PCB is positioned proximate to the bracket such that a surface of the PCB is adjacent to the bracket. The PCB includes a Hall sensor collocated proximate to the permanent magnet. The touch panel circuit is coupled to the Hall sensor. When the contact is received at the face plate, the PCB moves closer to the bracket. In response, the touch panel circuit receives a voltage from the Hall sensor, determines a force associated with the contact based upon the voltage, and triggers a haptic feedback response in the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Wu Chin-Chung, Yong-Teng Lin, Chun-Kai Tzeng, Bradford Edward Vier
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Publication number: 20230290809Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes: forming a passivation layer over a conductive pad that is disposed over a substrate; and forming an inductive component over the passivation layer, including: forming a first insulation layer and a first magnetic layer successively over the passivation layer; forming a first polymer layer over the first magnetic layer; forming a first conductive feature over the first polymer layer; forming a second polymer layer over the first polymer layer and the first conductive feature; patterning the second polymer layer, where after the patterning, a first sidewall of the second polymer layer includes multiple segments, where an extension of a first segment of the multiple segments intersects the second polymer layer; and after patterning the second polymer layer, forming a second insulation layer and a second magnetic layer successively over the second polymer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Mei-Chi Lee, Chi-Cheng Chen, Wei-Li Huang, Kai Tzeng, Chun Yi Wu, Ming-Da Cheng
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Patent number: 11720177Abstract: A touch panel device includes a face plate, a force-feedback device, and a touch panel circuit. The face plate receives at a first surface a contact with the face plate. The force-feedback device includes a PCB affixed by a first surface of the PCB to a second surface of the face plate. The PCB includes a first metallic ring on a second surface of the PCB. The piezo disc includes a piezoelectric wafer and a second metallic ring. The piezo disc is adjacent to the second surface of the PCB. The touch panel circuit is coupled to the first metallic ring, the second metallic ring, and the piezoelectric wafer. The touch panel circuit determines a capacitance between the first metallic ring and the second metallic ring, determines a force associated with the contact based upon the capacitance, and triggers a haptic feedback response in the piezoelectric wafer.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Wu Chin-Chung, Yong-Teng Lin, Chun-Kai Tzeng, Bradford Edward Vier
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Patent number: 11669198Abstract: A touchpad assembly, including an actuator device that provides motion in a first direction; a first structural element coupled to the actuator device; a second structural element coupled to the first structural element; wherein the first structural element, in response to the motion in the first direction provided by the actuator device, exerts a first rotational force in a first rotational direction, wherein the second structural element, in response to the first rotational force by the first structural element, exerts a second rotational force in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, wherein the first rotational force and the second rotational force provide a rotational vibration of the touchpad assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Chun-Kai Tzeng, Chih-Ping Chang, Shih-Chang Hu, Chin-Chung Wu
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Publication number: 20230107187Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit structure includes forming a first magnetic layer, forming a first conductive line over the first magnetic layer, and coating a photo-sensitive coating on the first magnetic layer. The photo-sensitive coating includes a first portion directly over the first conductive line, and a second portion offset from the first conductive line. The first portion is joined to the second portion. The method further includes performing a first light-exposure on the first portion of the photo-sensitive coating, performing a second light-exposure on both the first portion and the second portion of the photo-sensitive coating, developing the photo-sensitive coating, and forming a second magnetic layer over the photo-sensitive coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Chun Kai Tzeng, Cheng Jen Lin, Yung-Ching Chao, Ming-Da Cheng, Mirng-Ji Lii
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Patent number: 11592930Abstract: A touchpad assembly, including an actuator device that provides motion in a first direction; a first structural element coupled to the actuator device; a second structural element coupled to the first structural element; wherein the first structural element, in response to the motion in the first direction provided by the actuator device, exerts a first rotational force in a first rotational direction, wherein the second structural element, in response to the first rotational force by the first structural element, exerts a second rotational force in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, wherein the first rotational force and the second rotational force provide a rotational vibration of the touchpad assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Chun-Kai Tzeng, Chih-Ping Chang, Shih-Chang Hu, Chin-Chung Wu
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Patent number: 11573645Abstract: A touchpad module including: a touchpad printed circuit board (PCB); a switch coupled to a first side of the touchpad PCB; a touchpad bracket, with at least a portion of the bracket spaced apart from the switch a first distance; a frame, with at least a segment of the frame positioned between the portion of the bracket and the switch, the segment of the frame including a through hole in superimposition with at least a portion of the switch; and a stopper positioned within the through hole and with a first end of the stopper in contact with the switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2022Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Yu-Feng Huang, Chun-Kai Tzeng, Chin-Chung Wu
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Patent number: 11532692Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit structure includes forming a first magnetic layer, forming a first conductive line over the first magnetic layer, and coating a photo-sensitive coating on the first magnetic layer. The photo-sensitive coating includes a first portion directly over the first conductive line, and a second portion offset from the first conductive line. The first portion is joined to the second portion. The method further includes performing a first light-exposure on the first portion of the photo-sensitive coating, performing a second light-exposure on both the first portion and the second portion of the photo-sensitive coating, developing the photo-sensitive coating, and forming a second magnetic layer over the photo-sensitive coating.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chun Kai Tzeng, Cheng Jen Lin, Yung-Ching Chao, Ming-Da Cheng, Mirng-Ji Lii
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Publication number: 20220095471Abstract: A clamp may include two substantially planar plates opposite from and generally parallel to one another, each plate having a mounting hole formed therein for receiving a fastener, two teeth, each tooth extending from a respective one of the two plates, such that each tooth is generally perpendicular to the plates, and such that each tooth extends towards the other from its respective plate, and a tongue opposite from and mechanically interfaced between the two plates, such that the tongue has a concave curved profile between the plates, and such that when a force is applied in a first direction by a fastener engaging with the clamp through the mounting holes, compression of the plates towards one another causes deflection of the tongue in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Chun-Kai TZENG, Chin-Chung WU, Chien-Cheng CHIU, Te-Sen CHIN
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Patent number: 11171085Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate, and the substrate includes a first region and a second region. The semiconductor device structure includes a first conductive structure formed over the first region of the substrate and a bottom magnetic layer formed over the second region of the substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes a second conductive structure formed over the bottom magnetic layer and a first insulating layer formed over a sidewall surface of the first conductive structure. The semiconductor device structure further includes a second insulating layer formed over the first insulating layer, and the second insulating layer has a stair-shaped structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Hon-Lin Huang, Wei-Li Huang, Chun-Kai Tzeng, Cheng-Jen Lin, Chin-Yu Ku
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Publication number: 20210341969Abstract: A curved display integrates in a portable information handling system housing to present visual images to an end user about an arc for improved viewing angle. The portable information handling system rotates the housing from an open position that exposes the display in a curved configuration to a closed position that brings the display against a main housing portion with the display transitioned from the curved to a planar configuration for a low profile storage position. Display curve is managed with a curved support frame that bends to a planar form, a pair of perpendicular-axis hinges that rotate opposing housings about a horizontal axis and manage display curve about a vertical axis, and a dual axis hinge with a sliding bracket that adjusts for greater housing spacing in the curved configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2020Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Chun-Kai Tzeng, Chin-Chung Wu, Bradford E. Vier
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Patent number: 11163335Abstract: A curved display integrates in a portable information handling system housing to present visual images to an end user about an arc for improved viewing angle. The portable information handling system rotates the housing from an open position that exposes the display in a curved configuration to a closed position that brings the display against a main housing portion with the display transitioned from the curved to a planar configuration for a low profile storage position. Display curve is managed with a curved support frame that bends to a planar form, a pair of perpendicular-axis hinges that rotate opposing housings about a horizontal axis and manage display curve about a vertical axis, and a dual axis hinge with a sliding bracket that adjusts for greater housing spacing in the curved configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Chun-Kai Tzeng, Chin-Chung Wu, Bradford E. Vier
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Patent number: 11139239Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated circuit (IC) including an interconnect structure overlying a substrate. The interconnect structure has a plurality of metal layers overlying over the substrate. A first dielectric layer overlies an uppermost surface of the interconnect structure. The first dielectric layer has opposing sidewalls defining a trench. A first magnetic layer is disposed within the trench and conformally extends along the opposing sidewalls. Conductive wires are disposed within the trench and overlie the first magnetic layer. A second magnetic layer overlies the first magnetic layer and the conductive wires. The second magnetic layer laterally extends from over a first sidewall of the opposing sidewalls to a second sidewall of the opposing sidewalls.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hung-Wen Hsu, Jiech-Fun Lu, Kai Tzeng, Wei-Li Huang
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Publication number: 20210288009Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit structure includes forming a patterned passivation layer over a metal pad, with a top surface of the metal pad revealed through a first opening in the patterned passivation layer, and applying a polymer layer over the patterned passivation layer. The polymer layer is substantially free from N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), and comprises aliphatic amide as a solvent. The method further includes performing a light-exposure process on the polymer layer, performing a development process on the polymer layer to form a second opening in the polymer layer, wherein the top surface of the metal pad is revealed to the second opening, baking the polymer, and forming a conductive region having a via portion extending into the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Ming-Da Cheng, Yung-Ching Chao, Chun Kai Tzeng, Cheng Jen Lin, Chin Wei Kang, Yu-Feng Chen, Mirng-Ji Lii
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Patent number: 11086221Abstract: A first photoresist pattern and a second photoresist pattern are formed over a substrate. The first photoresist pattern is separated from the second photoresist pattern by a gap. A chemical mixture is coated on the first and second photoresist patterns. The chemical mixture contains a chemical material and surfactant particles mixed into the chemical material. The chemical mixture fills the gap. A baking process is performed on the first and second photoresist patterns, the baking process causing the gap to shrink. At least some surfactant particles are disposed at sidewall boundaries of the gap. A developing process is performed on the first and second photoresist patterns. The developing process removes the chemical mixture in the gap and over the photoresist patterns. The surfactant particles disposed at sidewall boundaries of the gap reduce a capillary effect during the developing process.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Wei-Chao Chiu, Chih-Chien Wang, Feng-Jia Shiu, Ching-Sen Kuo, Chun-Wei Chang, Kai Tzeng
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Patent number: 11024593Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit structure includes forming a patterned passivation layer over a metal pad, with a top surface of the metal pad revealed through a first opening in the patterned passivation layer, and applying a polymer layer over the patterned passivation layer. The polymer layer is substantially free from N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), and comprises aliphatic amide as a solvent. The method further includes performing a light-exposure process on the polymer layer, performing a development process on the polymer layer to form a second opening in the polymer layer, wherein the top surface of the metal pad is revealed to the second opening, baking the polymer, and forming a conductive region having a via portion extending into the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Da Cheng, Yung-Ching Chao, Chun Kai Tzeng, Cheng Jen Lin, Chin Wei Kang, Yu-Feng Chen, Mirng-Ji Lii
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Publication number: 20210151550Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit structure includes forming a first magnetic layer, forming a first conductive line over the first magnetic layer, and coating a photo-sensitive coating on the first magnetic layer. The photo-sensitive coating includes a first portion directly over the first conductive line, and a second portion offset from the first conductive line. The first portion is joined to the second portion. The method further includes performing a first light-exposure on the first portion of the photo-sensitive coating, performing a second light-exposure on both the first portion and the second portion of the photo-sensitive coating, developing the photo-sensitive coating, and forming a second magnetic layer over the photo-sensitive coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Chun Kai Tzeng, Cheng Jen Lin, Yung-Ching Chao, Ming-Da Cheng, Mirng-Ji Lii
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Publication number: 20210098371Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated circuit (IC) including an interconnect structure overlying a substrate. The interconnect structure has a plurality of metal layers overlying over the substrate. A first dielectric layer overlies an uppermost surface of the interconnect structure. The first dielectric layer has opposing sidewalls defining a trench. A first magnetic layer is disposed within the trench and conformally extends along the opposing sidewalls. Conductive wires are disposed within the trench and overlie the first magnetic layer. A second magnetic layer overlies the first magnetic layer and the conductive wires. The second magnetic layer laterally extends from over a first sidewall of the opposing sidewalls to a second sidewall of the opposing sidewalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Hung-Wen Hsu, Jiech-Fun Lu, Kai Tzeng, Wei-Li Huang