Patents by Inventor Pei-Yu Chen
Pei-Yu Chen 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: 11978641Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes: forming a semiconductor device on a main region of the device substrate, the device substrate having a peripheral region surrounding the main region; forming a first filling layer on the peripheral region of the device substrate; forming a second filling layer over the first filling layer and the semiconductor device after forming the first filling layer, the second filling layer having a polishing rate different from that of the first filling layer; performing a planarization process over the second filling layer to remove a portion of the second filling layer so that a remaining portion of the second filling layer has a planarized surface opposite to the device substrate; and bonding the device substrate to a carrier substrate through the first filling layer and the remaining portion of the second filling layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Pei-Yu Chou, Yen-Yu Chen, Meng-Ku Chen, Shiang-Bau Wang, Tze-Liang Lee
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Patent number: 11973027Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a gate structure, a dielectric structure and a contact structure. The substrate has source/drain (S/D) regions. The gate structure is on the substrate and between the S/D regions. The dielectric structure covers the gate structure. The contact structure penetrates through the dielectric structure to connect to the S/D region. A lower portion of a sidewall of the contact structure is spaced apart from the dielectric structure by an air gap therebetween, while an upper portion of the sidewall of the contact structure is in contact with the dielectric structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Pei-Yu Chou, Jr-Hung Li, Liang-Yin Chen, Su-Hao Liu, Tze-Liang Lee, Meng-Han Chou, Kuo-Ju Chen, Huicheng Chang, Tsai-Jung Ho, Tzu-Yang Ho
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Patent number: 11942530Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device having a backside source/drain contact, and method for forming the device. The semiconductor device includes a source/drain feature having a top surface and a bottom surface, a first silicide layer formed in contact with the top surface of the source/drain feature, a first conductive feature formed on the first silicide layer, and a second conductive feature having a body portion and a first sidewall portion extending from the body portion, wherein the body portion is below the bottom surface of the source/drain feature, and the first sidewall portion is in contact with the first conductive feature.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chun-Yuan Chen, Pei-Yu Wang, Huan-Chieh Su, Chih-Hao Wang
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Publication number: 20240096498Abstract: A method for evaluating a risk of a subject getting a specific disease includes steps of: storing a reference database that contains original parameter sets; selecting target alleles from an SNP profile derived from genome sequencing data of a subject; selecting target parameter sets from among the original parameter sets; calculating, for each of the target parameter sets, a race factor based on a global risk allele frequency and a group-specific risk allele frequency included in the target parameter set; calculating a genetic factor based on statistics, global reference allele frequencies, the race factors for the target parameter sets, and numbers of chromosomes in homologous chromosome pairs included in the target parameter sets; calculating a citation factor based on numbers of citation times included in the target parameter sets; and calculating a risk score based on the genetic factor and the citation factor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Yi-Ting CHEN, Sing-Han HUANG, Ching-Yung LIN, Xiang-Yu LIN, Cheng-Tang WANG, Raksha NANDANAHOSUR RAMESH, Pei-Hsin CHEN
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Patent number: 11872083Abstract: An ultrasonic device is provided for use on a biological tissue, and includes a base assembly on which a vibrator is mounted, and an ultrasonic probe. The base assembly includes an annular base having at least two pairs of abutment protrusions for abutting against the biological tissue, and an installation base coaxially disposed on and rotatable relative to the annular base between two test positions. The installation base has a through hold in which the ultrasonic probe is inserted.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Chih-Chung Huang, Pei-Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20230124311Abstract: An ultrasonic device is provided for use on a biological tissue, and includes a base assembly on which a vibrator is mounted, and an ultrasonic probe. The base assembly includes an annular base having at least two pairs of abutment protrusions for abutting against the biological tissue, and an installation base coaxially disposed on and rotatable relative to the annular base between two test positions. The installation base has a through hold in which the ultrasonic probe is inserted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Chih-Chung HUANG, Pei-Yu CHEN
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Publication number: 20230043964Abstract: In some aspects, the invention provides a method of treating atherosclerosis in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject an agent that increases the activity or level of a let-7 miRNA or an agent that decreases activity or level of a TGF? signaling polypeptide in an endothelial cell in the subject. In some embodiments, the subject is administered an additional agent comprising a therapeutically effective amount of rapamycin or any derivative thereof. In some embodiments, the agent is a let-7 miRNA. In some other aspects, the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a let-7 miRNA. In some embodiments, the let-7 miRNA is encapsulated in a nanoparticle formulated for selective delivery to an endothelial cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Michael SIMONS, Pei-Yu CHEN
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Patent number: 11356246Abstract: The application discloses a data analysis system and a data analysis method. The data analysis system includes a data provider host and a data analysis host. The data provider host is configured to perform a stream cipher algorithm based on raw data to obtain first data. The data analysis host is configured to perform a data analysis based on the first data to obtain an analysis result. The data provider host or the data analysis host is further configured to perform a block cipher algorithm based on the analysis result to obtain second data, and send the second data to an external device. The data provider host is further configured to calculate an attribute-value correspondence between the raw data and the second data, and send the attribute-value correspondence to the external device.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventors: Wei-Cheng Lin, Pei-Yu Chen, Jia-Shiung Yang
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Patent number: 11326167Abstract: In some aspects, the invention provides a method of treating atherosclerosis in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject an agent that increases the activity or level of a let-7 miRNA or an agent that decreases activity or level of a TGF? signaling polypeptide in an endothelial cell in the subject. In some embodiments, the subject is administered an additional agent comprising a therapeutically effective amount of rapamycin or any derivative thereof. In some embodiments, the agent is a let-7 miRNA. In some other aspects, the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a let-7 miRNA. In some embodiments, the let-7 miRNA is encapsulated in a nanoparticle formulated for selective delivery to an endothelial cell.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Yale UniversityInventors: Michael Simons, Pei-Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20220033964Abstract: A chemical vapor deposition process includes: performing a first-vapor deposition process to maintain a first temperature for a first time period; and performing a second-vapor deposition process, which includes: a temperature rising step, which makes the first temperature rise to a second temperature within a second time period; and a temperature dropping step, which makes the second temperature drop to a third temperature within a third time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Winbond Electronics Corp.Inventors: Pei-Yu Chen, Wan-Yu Hung
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Patent number: 11213277Abstract: A measuring system for measuring elasticity of biological tissue includes a mobile device and a measuring apparatus including a conducting seat and a measuring device. The conducting seat is for detachable mounting of the mobile device therein, and is adapted to abut against the biological tissue for conducting vibrations produced by the mobile device to the biological tissue to cause the biological tissue to vibrate. The measuring device includes an ultrasonic transducer to emit an ultrasound signal to the biological tissue and an elasticity analyzer to analyze an ultrasound echo signal that results from reflection of the ultrasound signal by the biological tissue which is vibrating to obtain an elasticity data of the biological tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: National Cheng Kung UniversityInventors: Chih-Chung Huang, Pei-Yu Chen, Cho-Chiang Shih
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Publication number: 20210169452Abstract: A measuring system for measuring elasticity of biological tissue includes a mobile device and a measuring apparatus including a conducting seat and a measuring device. The conducting seat is for detachable mounting of the mobile device therein, and is adapted to abut against the biological tissue for conducting vibrations produced by the mobile device to the biological tissue to cause the biological tissue to vibrate. The measuring device includes an ultrasonic transducer to emit an ultrasound signal to the biological tissue and an elasticity analyzer to analyze an ultrasound echo signal that results from reflection of the ultrasound signal by the biological tissue which is vibrating to obtain an elasticity data of the biological tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Chih-Chung Huang, Pei-Yu Chen, Cho-Chiang Shih
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Patent number: 10973647Abstract: An artificial joint includes a first joint assembly and a second joint assembly. The first joint assembly is adapted to be connected to a first bone and has a first contacting surface, wherein the first contacting surface includes a first convex arc surface, a second convex arc surface, and a third convex arc surface. The second joint assembly is adapted to be connected to a second bone and has a second contacting surface, wherein the second contacting surface is in contact with the first contacting surface and includes a first concave arc surface, a second concave arc surface, and a third concave arc surface, and the first concave arc surface, the second concave arc surface, and the third concave arc surface respectively correspond to the first convex arc surface, the second convex arc surface, and the third convex arc surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Taiwan University HospitalInventors: Pei-I Tsai, Hsin-Hsin Shen, Kuo-Yi Yang, De-Yau Lin, Yi-Hung Wen, Chih-Chieh Huang, Wei-Luan Fan, Pei-Yu Chen, Ching-Chi Hsu
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Publication number: 20200252200Abstract: The application discloses a data analysis system and a data analysis method. The data analysis system includes a data provider host and a data analysis host. The data provider host is configured to perform a stream cipher algorithm based on raw data to obtain first data. The data analysis host is configured to perform a data analysis based on the first data to obtain an analysis result. The data provider host or the data analysis host is further configured to perform a block cipher algorithm based on the analysis result to obtain second data, and send the second data to an external device. The data provider host is further configured to calculate an attribute-value correspondence between the raw data and the second data, and send the attribute-value correspondence to the external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Pegatron CorporationInventors: Wei-Cheng Lin, Pei-Yu Chen, Jia-Shiung Yang
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Patent number: 10663336Abstract: A processing chamber gas detection system is provided, including a chamber, an exhaust pipe, a connection pipe, and a gas detector. The chamber is configured to perform a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. The exhaust pipe is connected to the chamber and the pumping unit, and the connecting pipe communicates with the exhaust pipe. The gas detector is disposed on the connecting pipe and configured to detect the oxygen content in the air from the chamber. When the air in the chamber is pumped out via the pumping unit and the air flows through the exhaust pipe and the connecting pipe, the gas detector detects whether oxygen is contained in the air or not.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: WINBOND ELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chi-We Cheng, Pei-Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20190388230Abstract: An artificial joint includes a first joint assembly and a second joint assembly. The first joint assembly is adapted to be connected to a first bone and has a first contacting surface, wherein the first contacting surface includes a first convex arc surface, a second convex arc surface, and a third convex arc surface. The second joint assembly is adapted to be connected to a second bone and has a second contacting surface, wherein the second contacting surface is in contact with the first contacting surface and includes a first concave arc surface, a second concave arc surface, and a third concave arc surface, and the first concave arc surface, the second concave arc surface, and the third concave arc surface respectively correspond to the first convex arc surface, the second convex arc surface, and the third convex arc surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicants: Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Taiwan University HospitalInventors: Pei-I Tsai, Hsin-Hsin Shen, Kuo-Yi Yang, De-Yau Lin, Yi-Hung Wen, Chih-Chieh Huang, Wei-Luan Fan, Pei-Yu Chen, Ching-Chi Hsu
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Patent number: 10296115Abstract: A touch display apparatus having a fan-out side is provided. The touch display apparatus includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a touch sensing element and a display element. The first and the second substrate have a first surface and a second inner surface, respectively. The second substrate is disposed opposite to the first substrate. The second inner surface faces the first inner surface. The second substrate has a convex part and a concave part on the fan-out side. The second inner surface has a second outer lead bonding region in the convex part. The first outer lead bonding region of the first substrate is unshielded by the second substrate through the concave part. The second outer lead bonding region of the second substrate is unshielded by the first substrate. The touch sensing element and the display element are packaged in between the first and the second substrates.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chun-Chi Lai, Chee-Wai Lau, Feng-Sheng Lin, Yi-Ru Su, Chi-Chun Liao, Rong-Ann Lin, Chia-Ping Lu, An-Hsiung Hsieh, Pei-Yu Chen, Tsang Hong Wang, Tzu-Chi Tseng, Chung-Hao Cheng, Hsu Sheng Hsu
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Publication number: 20190103492Abstract: A method for forming epitaxial material on base material includes forming a stress cap layer on a base layer of a first semiconductor material. Then, a stress is induced on the base layer, wherein the stress is a tensile stress or a compressive stress. The stress cap layer is removed. An epitaxial layer of a second semiconductor material is formed on the base layer, wherein the second semiconductor material is different from the first semiconductor material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Cheng-Pu Chiu, Pei-Yu Chen, Shih-Min Lu, Ming-Yueh Tsai, Yung-Sung Lin, Te-Chang Hsu, Chih-Yi Wang, Chi-Hsuan Cheng, Sheng-Chen Chung, Yao-Jhan Wang
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Publication number: 20190100760Abstract: In some aspects, the invention provides a method of treating atherosclerosis in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject an agent that increases the activity or level of a let-7 miRNA or an agent that decreases activity or level of a TGF? signaling polypeptide in an endothelial cell in the subject. In some embodiments, the subject is administered an additional agent comprising a therapeutically effective amount of rapamycin or any derivative thereof. In some embodiments, the agent is a let-7 miRNA. In some other aspects, the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a let-7 miRNA. In some embodiments, the let-7 miRNA is encapsulated in a nanoparticle formulated for selective delivery to an endothelial cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Michael SIMONS, Pei-Yu CHEN
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Publication number: 20180364084Abstract: A processing chamber gas detection system is provided, including a chamber, an exhaust pipe, a connection pipe, and a gas detector. The chamber is configured to perform a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. The exhaust pipe is connected to the chamber and the pumping unit, and the connecting pipe communicates with the exhaust pipe. The gas detector is disposed on the connecting pipe and configured to detect the oxygen content in the air from the chamber. When the air in the chamber is pumped out via the pumping unit and the air flows through the exhaust pipe and the connecting pipe, the gas detector detects whether oxygen is contained in the air or not.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Chi-We CHENG, Pei-Yu CHEN