Patents by Inventor Kuo Wu
Kuo Wu 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: 20240179768Abstract: A method for managing wireless communication including the following operations: establishing a wireless connection between a host device and a slave device, wherein the slave device transmit motion data to the host device by a connection interval through the wireless connection; and responsive to determining, by the host device, that the slave device has a decrement of movement according to the motion data, increasing the connection interval of the slave device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2022Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Kai-Hsiu CHEN, WeiChih KUO, Jing Lung WU
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Publication number: 20240176093Abstract: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2024Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Chih-Wei WENG, Chia-Che WU, Chien-Yu KAO, Hsiao-Hsin HU, He-Ling CHANG, Chao-Hsi WANG, Chen-Hsien FAN, Che-Wei CHANG, Mao-Gen JIAN, Sung-Mao TSAI, Wei-Jhe SHEN, Yung-Ping YANG, Sin-Hong LIN, Tzu-Yu CHANG, Sin-Jhong SONG, Shang-Yu HSU, Meng-Ting LIN, Shih-Wei HUNG, Yu-Huai LIAO, Mao-Kuo HSU, Hsueh-Ju LU, Ching-Chieh HUANG, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Yu-Chiao LO, Ying-Jen WANG, Shu-Shan CHEN, Che-Hsiang CHIU
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Publication number: 20240170339Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, an n-type source/drain epitaxial layer and a p-type source/drain epitaxial layer respectively formed, a dielectric layer is formed over the n-type source/drain epitaxial layer and the p-type source/drain epitaxial layer, a first opening is formed in the dielectric layer to expose a part of the n-type source/drain epitaxial layer and a second opening is formed in the dielectric layer to expose a part of the p-type source/drain epitaxial layer, and the n-type source/drain epitaxial layer and the p-type source/drain epitaxial layer respectively recessed. A recessing amount of the n-type source/drain epitaxial layer is different from a recessing amount of the p-type source/drain epitaxial layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Inventors: Te-Chih Hsiung, Yun-Hua Chen, Yang-Cheng Wu, Sheng-Hsun Fu, Wen-Kuo Hsieh, Chih-Yuan Ting, Huan-Just Lin, Bing-Sian Wu, Yi-Hsuan Chiu
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Publication number: 20240163573Abstract: The present disclosure provides a color filter array. The color filter array includes at least one minimal repeating unit, wherein the at least one minimal repeating unit includes a first filter set and a second filter set. The first filter set includes a first color filter having a first spectrum, two second color filters having a second spectrum and a third color filter having a third spectrum. The second filter set includes a fourth color filter having the first spectrum, two fifth color filters having the second spectrum, a sixth color filter having the third spectrum and a plurality of broadband filters. The second filter set is arranged to form a quadrilateral annulus, and the first filter set is positioned in an interior of the quadrilateral annulus. The present disclosure also provides a demosaicing method for an image captured via the color filter array.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: An-Li KUO, Han-Lin WU
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Patent number: 11967172Abstract: A device includes a touch-mode biometric sensor having a first side facing toward a user and a second side opposite to the first side, and a display arranged under the touch-mode biometric sensor and adjacent to the second side and configured to display an image in response to a sensing result, associated with a biometric feature of the user, of the touch-mode biometric sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: IMAGE MATCH DESIGN INC.Inventors: Chia-Ming Wu, Yan-Quan Pan, Yen-Kuo Lo, Yeh-Suan Yan
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Publication number: 20240120203Abstract: A method includes forming a dummy gate over a semiconductor fin; forming a source/drain epitaxial structure over the semiconductor fin and adjacent to the dummy gate; depositing an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer to cover the source/drain epitaxial structure; replacing the dummy gate with a gate structure; forming a dielectric structure to cut the gate structure, wherein a portion of the dielectric structure is embedded in the ILD layer; recessing the portion of the dielectric structure embedded in the ILD layer; after recessing the portion of the dielectric structure, removing a portion of the ILD layer over the source/drain epitaxial structure; and forming a source/drain contact in the ILD layer and in contact with the portion of the dielectric structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Te-Chih HSIUNG, Yun-Hua CHEN, Bing-Sian WU, Yi-Hsuan CHIU, Yu-Wei CHANG, Wen-Kuo HSIEH, Chih-Yuan TING, Huan-Just LIN
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Publication number: 20240103220Abstract: A device includes a first package connected to an interconnect substrate, wherein the interconnect substrate includes conductive routing; and a second package connected to the interconnect substrate, wherein the second package includes a photonic layer on a substrate, the photonic layer including a silicon waveguide coupled to a grating coupler and to a photodetector; a via extending through the substrate; an interconnect structure over the photonic layer, wherein the interconnect structure is connected to the photodetector and to the via; and an electronic die bonded to the interconnect structure, wherein the electronic die is connected to the interconnect structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hsing-Kuo Hsia, Kuo-Chiang Ting, Sung-Hui Huang, Shang-Yun Hou, Chi-Hsi Wu
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Patent number: 11934027Abstract: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Chih-Wei Weng, Chia-Che Wu, Chien-Yu Kao, Hsiao-Hsin Hu, He-Ling Chang, Chao-Hsi Wang, Chen-Hsien Fan, Che-Wei Chang, Mao-Gen Jian, Sung-Mao Tsai, Wei-Jhe Shen, Yung-Ping Yang, Sin-Hong Lin, Tzu-Yu Chang, Sin-Jhong Song, Shang-Yu Hsu, Meng-Ting Lin, Shih-Wei Hung, Yu-Huai Liao, Mao-Kuo Hsu, Hsueh-Ju Lu, Ching-Chieh Huang, Chih-Wen Chiang, Yu-Chiao Lo, Ying-Jen Wang, Shu-Shan Chen, Che-Hsiang Chiu
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Publication number: 20240072155Abstract: A method includes forming a transistor, which includes forming a dummy gate stack over a semiconductor region, and forming an Inter-Layer Dielectric (ILD). The dummy gate stack is in the ILD, and the ILD covers a source/drain region in the semiconductor region. The method further includes removing the dummy gate stack to form a trench in the first ILD, forming a low-k gate spacer in the trench, forming a replacement gate dielectric extending into the trench, forming a metal layer to fill the trench, and performing a planarization to remove excess portions of the replacement gate dielectric and the metal layer to form a gate dielectric and a metal gate, respectively. A source region and a drain region are then formed on opposite sides of the metal gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Kuo-Hua Pan, Je-Wei Hsu, Hua Feng Chen, Jyun-Ming Lin, Chen-Huang Peng, Min-Yann Hsieh, Java Wu
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Patent number: 11703039Abstract: Various surface cam planetary mechanisms are described that convert rotational motion to linear reciprocating motion. Also described are assemblies using such mechanisms such as pump drives. A surface cam component used in the mechanisms includes a cam race that exhibits an undulating surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Ridge Tool CompanyInventors: Qi Zhou, Kuo Wu
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Patent number: 11320209Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pulsating heat pipe including channel plate. The channel plate includes first surface, second surface, first channels, second channels, first passages, second passages, at least one chamber, and at least one third passage. The first channels and the chamber are formed on the first surface, the channels are formed on the second surface, and the first passages, the second passages, and the third passage penetrate through the first and second surfaces. The chamber has a closed end located opposite to the third passage and connected to at least one of the second channels via the third passage. The first and second channels are connected via the first and second passages. The chamber has a hydraulic diameter of Dh which satisfies the following condition: D h > 2 ? ? ?? ? ? g , wherein ? is surface tension, ?? is difference in density between liquid and vapor, and g is gravitational acceleration.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chih-Yung Tseng, Shih-Kuo Wu, Wen-Hua Zhang
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Publication number: 20220088689Abstract: A powered cutting tool for cutting tubular or cylindrical workpieces such as pipe is described. The cutting tool includes a base, an electric motor, a collection of rollers, a frame, a feedscrew, an auto cut wheel system, and a handle for rotating the feedscrew and adjusting the position of the auto cut wheel system relative to the rollers. In certain versions, the cutting tool includes torque-limiting provisions, to limit the amount of torque applied to the feedscrew. In certain versions, the cutting tool includes rollers and press wheels featuring non-metal outer surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Qi ZHOU, Duan WU, Xinwen YANG, Kuo WU, Zhiping FANG
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Publication number: 20220042499Abstract: Various surface cam planetary mechanisms are described that convert rotational motion to linear reciprocating motion. Also described are assemblies using such mechanisms such as pump drives. A surface cam component used in the mechanisms includes a cam race that exhibits an undulating surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Qi ZHOU, Kuo WU
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Publication number: 20220028867Abstract: A transistor, a memory and a method of forming the same are disclosed. The transistor includes a gate dielectric layer (200) having an upper portion (200b) and a lower portion (200a). The upper portion (200b) is multi-layer structure having an increased thickness without changing a thickness of the lower portion (200a). In this way, gate-induced drain current leakage of the transistor can be mitigated at uncompromised performance thereof. Additionally, the upper portion (200b) designed as multi-layer structure having an increased thickness can facilitate flexible adjustment in parameters of the upper portion (200b). The memory device includes dielectric material layers (DL), which are formed in respective word line trenches and each have an upper portion and a lower portion. In addition, in both trench isolation structures (STI) and active areas (AA), the upper portion of the dielectric material layers (DL) has a thickness greater than a thickness of the lower portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Chung-Yen CHOU, Chih-Yuan CHEN, Qinfu ZHANG, Chao-Wei LIN, Chia-Yi CHU, Jen-Chieh CHENG, Jen-Kuo WU, Huixian LAI
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Patent number: 11073418Abstract: A liquid level sensing device and a packing structure are provided. An outer tube fastener is connected to a signal module. A protective soft tube is connected to the outer tube fastener. An end of a double-layer flexible tube is connected to the protective soft tube. The double-layer flexible tube includes a flexible conductive outer tube and a fluorine-containing plastic inner tube coaxially attached in the flexible conductive outer tube. The fluorine-containing plastic inner tube is made of a flexible material. The flexible conductive outer tube is made of a conductive flexible material to form a grounding layer. A sensing module is disposed in the fluorine-containing plastic inner tube. A magnetic floater is assembled outside the double-layer flexible tube. A hanger is connected to another end of the double-layer flexible tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: FINETEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Ting-Kuo Wu, Chih-Wen Wang, Wei-Yu Chen, Kuei-Yung Wu
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Publication number: 20210131741Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pulsating heat pipe including channel plate. The channel plate includes first surface, second surface, first channels, second channels, first passages, second passages, at least one chamber, and at least one third passage. The first channels and the chamber are formed on the first surface, the channels are formed on the second surface, and the first passages, the second passages, and the third passage penetrate through the first and second surfaces. The chamber has a closed end located opposite to the third passage and connected to at least one of the second channels via the third passage. The first and second channels are connected via the first and second passages. The chamber has a hydraulic diameter of Dh which satisfies the following condition: D h > 2 ? ? ?? ? ? g , wherein ? is surface tension, ?? is difference in density between liquid and vapor, and g is gravitational acceleration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chih-Yung TSENG, Shih-Kuo WU, Wen-Hua ZHANG
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Publication number: 20210033445Abstract: A liquid level sensing device and a packing structure are provided. An outer tube fastener is connected to a signal module. A protective soft tube is connected to the outer tube fastener. An end of a double-layer flexible tube is connected to the protective soft tube. The double-layer flexible tube includes a flexible conductive outer tube and a fluorine-containing plastic inner tube coaxially attached in the flexible conductive outer tube. The fluorine-containing plastic inner tube is made of a flexible material. The flexible conductive outer tube is made of a conductive flexible material to form a grounding layer. A sensing module is disposed in the fluorine-containing plastic inner tube. A magnetic floater is assembled outside the double-layer flexible tube. A hanger is connected to another end of the double-layer flexible tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Ting-Kuo WU, Chih-Wen WANG, Wei-Yu CHEN, Kuei-Yung WU
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Patent number: 10782079Abstract: A three-dimensional pulsating heat pipe includes a pipe member and a connecting member. The pipe member is coiled around an axis to form a plurality of loop portions, and the loop portions are arranged in order along the axis so as to form a three-dimensional coiled structure. The three-dimensional coiled structure has a heat receiving section, and the pipe member has different effective pipe cross-sectional areas on two opposite sides adjacent to the heat receiving section. The connecting member is connected to two ends of the pipe member, such that the connecting member and the pipe member together form a closed loop.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chih-Yung Tseng, Kai-Shing Yang, Shih-Kuo Wu
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Publication number: 20200088479Abstract: A three-dimensional pulsating heat pipe includes a pipe member and a connecting member. The pipe member is coiled around an axis to form a plurality of circular pipe portions, and the circular pipe portions are arranged in order along the axis so as to form a three-dimensional coiled structure. The three-dimensional coiled structure has a heat receiving section, and the pipe member has different effective pipe cross-sectional areas on two opposite sides adjacent to the heat receiving section. The connecting member is connected to two ends of the pipe member, such that the connecting member and the pipe member together form a closed loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Chih-Yung TSENG, Kai-Shing YANG, Shih-Kuo WU
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Publication number: 20200032932Abstract: A flexible liquid level sensing device includes a sensing module having a circuit board and a plurality of sensing elements. The coupled assembly includes a plurality of joining pipes connected in series. Each joining pipe includes a sleeve portion and a rotary head. The rotary head of one joining pipe is inserted into and rotatably coupled to the sleeve portion of an adjacent joining pipe. The coupled assembly forms an accommodating space for receiving the sensing module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Chih-Wen WANG, Ting-Kuo WU, Wen-Bo ZHENG