Patents by Inventor Ker-Yih Kao

Ker-Yih Kao 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: 11152551
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic device providing a substrate, a first circuit, a plurality of bonding pads and a light emitting unit. The first circuit is disposed on the substrate. The bonding pads are disposed on the substrate, wherein at least one of the bonding pads includes a bonding part and a connecting part, and the bonding part is electrically connected to the first circuit through the connecting part. The light emitting unit is disposed on the substrate and corresponding to the bonding part, and the light emitting unit is electrically connected to the first circuit through at least one of the bonding pads. At least a portion of the first circuit is located between two of the bonding pads in a top view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: InnoLux Corporation
    Inventors: Min-Hsin Lo, Ker-Yih Kao, Ming-Chun Tseng, Hung-Sheng Liao
  • Publication number: 20210318777
    Abstract: An operation method of an electronic device for sensing an optical signal is provided. The electronic device includes a plurality of optical sensors and a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed adjacent to the plurality of optical sensors. The operation method of the electronic device for sensing the optical signal includes the following steps. The optical signal is provided to a first optical sensor of the plurality of optical sensors. The first optical sensor outputs a driving signal when dimming the plurality of light-emitting elements adjacent to the first optical sensor. Therefore, the accuracy of sensing the optical signal may be effectively increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Li-Wei MAO, Chin-Lung TING, Ker-Yih KAO, Ming-Chun TSENG
  • Publication number: 20210305359
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a capacitor and an electronic device. The capacitor is disposed on a substrate with a protrusion. The capacitor includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an insulating layer. The first electrode has a first voltage. The second electrode has a second voltage different from the first voltage. The second electrode is closer to the substrate than the first electrode. The insulating layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The protrusion penetrates the second electrode and extends into the insulating layer. The electronic device includes the capacitor. The capacitor and the electronic device of the embodiments in the disclosure have a better yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Ker-Yih Kao, Ming Chun Tseng, Liang-Lu Chen
  • Publication number: 20210256899
    Abstract: An electronic device including a plurality of light-emitting units, a driving circuit, and a controlling circuit is provided. The driving circuit is configured to drive at least one of the light-emitting units. The controlling circuit is configured to control the driving circuit. The plurality of light-emitting units, the driving circuit, and the controlling circuit are respectively disposed on different substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Ker-Yih Kao, Ming Chun Tseng, Liang-Lu Chen, Li-Wei Mao, Shun-Yuan Hu
  • Patent number: 11094775
    Abstract: A tiled electronic device includes a plurality of display panels, and at least one of the display panels includes a flexible substrate, a pixel, and two signal wires. The flexible substrate has a display portion and a bent portion connected to the display portion. The pixel is disposed on the display portion. The signal wires are disposed on the flexible substrate, and electrically connected to the pixel. Each of the signal wires has a first segment disposed on the display portion, and a second segment disposed on the bent portion. The two first sections have a first pitch, and the two second sections have a second pitch. The first pitch is different than the second pitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yi-Hua Hsu, Ker-Yih Kao
  • Patent number: 11062979
    Abstract: A high-frequency device manufacturing method is provided. The method includes providing a substrate; forming a conductive material on the substrate; standing the substrate and the conductive material for a first time duration; forming a conductive layer by sequentially repeating the steps of forming the conductive material and standing at least once; and patterning the conductive layer. The thickness of the conductive layer is in a range from 0.9 ?m to 10 ?m. A high-frequency device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Weng, Ker-Yih Kao, Chia-Chi Ho, Tsutomu Shinozaki, Cheng-Chi Wang, I-Yin Li
  • Patent number: 11049439
    Abstract: A display device includes a pixel array, multiple data lines and multiple gate lines. The pixel array includes multiple pixels. At least one of the pixels includes a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel. The first sub-pixel includes a pixel circuit, which includes a first light-emitting element and a first driving circuit. The first driving circuit is coupled to and configured to control the first light-emitting element. The first driving circuit includes multiple TFTs. The second sub-pixel includes a pixel circuit, which includes a second light-emitting element and a second driving circuit. The second driving circuit is coupled to and configured to control the second light-emitting element. The second driving circuit includes multiple TFTs. The number of TFTs of the first driving circuit and the number of TFTs of the second driving circuit are different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Min-Hsin Lo, Ker-Yih Kao, Cheng-Hsu Chou, Kung-Chen Kuo, Hung-Sheng Liao
  • Publication number: 20210193689
    Abstract: An electrical connection structure is provided. The electrical connection structure includes a through hole, a first pad, a second pad and a conductive bridge. The through hole has a first end and a second end. The first pad at least partially surrounds the first end of the through hole and is electrically connected to a first circuit. The second pad is located at the second end of the through hole and is electrically connected to a second circuit. The conductive bridge is connected to the first pad and second pad through the through hole, thereby making the first and second circuits electrically connected to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Shun-Yuan HU, Chin-Lung TING, Li-Wei MAO, Ming-Chun TSENG, Kung-Chen KUO, Yi-Hua HSU, Ker-Yih KAO
  • Publication number: 20210193790
    Abstract: A light-emitting device is provided. The light-emitting device includes a circuit substrate, an array substrate, a plurality of light-emitting units and a driver. The circuit substrate has a top surface and a bottom surface. A top circuit is disposed on the top surface. A bottom circuit is disposed on the bottom surface and electrically connected to the top circuit. The array substrate is disposed on the top surface of the circuit substrate and electrically connected to the top circuit. The light-emitting units are disposed on the array substrate. The driver is disposed on the bottom surface of the circuit substrate and electrically connected to the bottom circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Shun-Yuan HU, Chin-Lung TING, Li-Wei MAO, Ming-Chun TSENG, Kung-Chen KUO, Yi-Hua HSU, Ker-Yih KAO
  • Publication number: 20210183833
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a plurality of light-emitting elements and a first thin-film transistor array. The first thin-film transistor array is used to drive at least a portion of the plurality of light-emitting elements, and the plurality of light-emitting elements and the first thin-film transistor array are disposed on different substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Shun-Yuan HU, Chin-Lung TING, Ker-Yih KAO, Li-Wei MAO, Kung-Chen KUO, Yi-Hua HSU, Ming-Chun TSENG
  • Publication number: 20210184077
    Abstract: An optical element driving system is provided. The optical element driving system includes an optical element driving mechanism and a control assembly. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion, a fixed portion, a driving assembly, and a position sensing assembly. The movable portion connects to an optical element. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The movable portion is in an accommodating space in the fixed portion. The driving assembly is used for driving the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The control assembly provides a driving signal to the driving assembly to control the driving assembly. The position sensing assembly is used for detecting the movement of the movable portion relation to the fixed portion and providing a motion sensing signal to the control assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Shun-Yuan HU, Li-Wei MAO, Ker-Yih KAO
  • Publication number: 20210176861
    Abstract: An electronic device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The method for manufacturing the electronic device includes the following steps: providing a substrate; forming a metal layer on the substrate, wherein the metal layer has a first surface; forming a first insulating layer on the first surface of the metal layer; forming a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer; etching the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer to form a contact hole, wherein the contact hole exposes a portion of the first surface; cleaning the portion of the first surface exposed by the contact hole with a solution; and forming a transparent conductive layer on the second insulating layer, wherein the transparent conductive layer electrically connects with the metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Po-Yun HSU, Ker-Yih KAO, Chia-Ping TSENG
  • Publication number: 20210136895
    Abstract: A display device is provided. The display device includes a plurality of light-emitting modules. The at least one of the plurality of light-emitting modules includes a light-emitting unit group. The light-emitting unit group includes a plurality of light-emitting units coupled to each other in series. The first current source is coupled to the light-emitting unit group, and configured to provide a first current to drive the plurality of light-emitting units. The bypass unit includes a plurality of first switch units. The bypass unit is coupled to the light-emitting unit group in parallel. The plurality of first switch units are coupled to the plurality of light-emitting units in parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Ming Chun Tseng, Chin-Lung Ting, Ker-Yih Kao, Kung-Chen Kuo, Lien-Hsiang Chen
  • Publication number: 20210116749
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a display device including a liquid crystal panel and a plurality of backlight units. The plurality of backlight units are configured to provide light to the liquid crystal panel. Each of the backlight units includes a driving substrate and a light-emitting element disposed on the driving substrate. The driving substrate includes a data line, a scanning line, and a driving circuit including three nodes. The three nodes of the driving circuit are respectively electrically connected to the data line, the scanning line, and the light-emitting element. The display device of the disclosure may have a relatively large size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Ker-Yih Kao, Liang-Lu Chen
  • Patent number: 10952318
    Abstract: An electronic device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The method for manufacturing the electronic device includes the following steps: providing a substrate; forming a metal layer on the substrate, wherein the metal layer has a first surface; forming a first insulating layer on the first surface of the metal layer; forming a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer; etching the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer to form a contact hole, wherein the contact hole exposes a portion of the first surface; cleaning the portion of the first surface exposed by the contact hole with a solution; and forming a transparent conductive layer on the second insulating layer, wherein the transparent conductive layer electrically connects with the metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Po-Yun Hsu, Ker-Yih Kao, Chia-Ping Tseng
  • Publication number: 20210056900
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus and a display device are provided. The light emitting apparatus includes a light emitting unit and a pixel circuit. The pixel circuit is electrically connected to the light emitting unit. The pixel circuit includes a first driving transistor and a second driving transistor. The first driving transistor and the second driving transistor are configured to provide a first driving current and a second driving current to the light emitting unit at the same time, respectively. The first driving transistor includes a first gate terminal. The second driving transistor includes a second gate terminal. The first gate terminal and the second gate terminal are electrically connected to different nodes. The display device includes the light emitting apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Kung-Chen Kuo, Chin-Lung Ting, Ker-Yih Kao, Ming Chun Tseng, Lien-Hsiang Chen
  • Publication number: 20210035909
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an electronic apparatus and a manufacturing method thereof. The electronic apparatus includes a first insulating layer, a first metal layer, a second metal layer, and an electronic assembly. The first insulating layer includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first metal layer has an opening and is formed on the first surface. The second metal layer is formed on the second surface and a projection of the opening on the second surface is overlapped with a projection of the second metal layer on the second surface. The electronic assembly is electrically connected with the first metal layer and the second metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Tang Chin Hung, Chin-Lung Ting, Chung-Kuang Wei, Ker-Yih Kao, Tong-Jung Wang, Chih-Yung Hsieh, Hao Jung Huang, I-Yin Li, Chia-Chi Ho, Yi Hung Lin, Cheng-Hsu Chou, Chia-Ping Tseng
  • Publication number: 20210028073
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a substrate and an electronic unit disposed on the substrate. The electronic unit includes a light-emitting diode, a conductive structure, a first driving circuit, and a second driving circuit. The conductive structure is disposed between the light-emitting diode and the substrate. The first driving circuit includes a first output wire. The second driving circuit includes a second output wire. The first driving circuit is electrically connected to the light-emitting diode by the conductive structure. The second driving circuit is electrically insulated from the light-emitting diode. In addition, the conductive structure at least partially overlaps the first output wire and the second output wire in a normal direction of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Ker-Yih KAO, Liang-Lu CHEN, Chin-Lung TING
  • Patent number: 10885830
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate and a plurality of light-emitting driving circuits. The plurality of light-emitting driving circuits are disposed on the substrate. Each of the plurality of light-emitting driving circuits includes a switch component and a pulse modulation unit. The switch component has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal of the switch component is coupled to a comparison signal line. The pulse modulation unit has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal of the pulse modulation unit is coupled to a data line, and the second terminal of the pulse modulation unit is coupled to the second terminal of the switch component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: InnoLux Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Chun Tseng, Chin-Lung Ting, Kung-Chen Kuo, Ker-Yih Kao, Chung-Kuang Wei, Chih-Yung Hsieh, Li-Wei Mao, Ho-Tien Chen, Cheng-Fu Wen
  • Publication number: 20200411560
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic device including a substrate, a common electrode, and a plurality of pixels. The common electrode is disposed on the substrate. The pixels are disposed on the substrate, and at least one of the pixels includes a thin film transistor, a first electrode, a second electrode, and an auxiliary electrode. The first electrode is electrically connected to the thin film transistor. The auxiliary electrode is electrically connected to the common electrode and electrically isolated from the first electrode, and the first electrode and the auxiliary electrode have a minimum distance less than a minimum distance between the first electrode and the common electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Chi-Lun Kao, Ker-Yih Kao, Ming-Chun Tseng, Kung-Chen Kuo