Patents by Inventor Shyi-Ching Liau

Shyi-Ching Liau 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: 9111774
    Abstract: A wafer stack includes: a first wafer having a first substrate and a first device layer having therein at least a chip; a second wafer having a second substrate disposed above the first wafer; and at least a first metal post existing in the first device layer, and arranged between the first and the second substrates, without being electrically connected to the chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chi-Shih Chang, Ra-Min Tain, Shyi-Ching Liau, Wei-Chung Lo, Rong-Shen Lee
  • Patent number: 8810031
    Abstract: An electronic device having a stacked structure is provided. The electronic device includes a first electronic layer, a second electronic layer disposed on the first electronic layer, and at least a post. The first electronic layer has a first interface, and including a first substrate and a first device layer disposed on the first substrate. The first interface is located between the first substrate and the first device layer, and the first device layer has a surface opposite to the first interface. The post is arranged in the first device layer, and extending from the first interface to the surface of the first device layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chi-Shih Chang, Ra-Min Tain, Shyi-Ching Liau, Wei-Chung Lo, Rong-Shen Lee
  • Patent number: 8283613
    Abstract: A heat-pipe electric-power generating device capable of converting thermal energy to electrical energy is provided. The device includes a heat pipe and the heat pipe has a sealed internal space that can produce a steam-flow from an evaporating end to a condensing end according to a pressure difference caused by a temperature difference between the ends. A steam-flow electric-power generating device has at least a rotating portion disposed in the internal space for generating electric power when driven by a steam-flow. An electrode structure is used for leading the electric power out. The heat pipe is maintained in a sealed condition. In addition, several heat-pipe electric-power generating devices can be arranged into an array to form a heat electric-power generator or disposed inside an apparatus with a heat source for recycling the conventional waste thermal energy into useful electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ra-Min Tain, Shu-Jung Yang, Yu-Lin Chao, Yao-Shun Chen, Shyi-Ching Liau
  • Publication number: 20120178212
    Abstract: A novel three dimensional wafer stack and the manufacturing method therefor are provided. The three dimensional wafer stack includes a first wafer having a first substrate and a first device layer having thereon at least one chip, a second wafer disposed above the first wafer and having a second substrate, and at least one pedestal arranged between and extending from the first substrate to the second substrate. The pedestal arranged in the device layer is used for preventing the low-k materials existing in the device layer from being damaged by the stresses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chi-Shih Chang, Ra-Min Tain, Shyi-Ching Liau, Wei-Chung Lo, Rong-Shen Lee
  • Patent number: 8164165
    Abstract: A novel three dimensional wafer stack and the manufacturing method therefor are provided. The three dimensional wafer stack includes a first wafer having a first substrate and a first device layer having thereon at least one chip, a second wafer disposed above the first wafer and having a second substrate, and at least one pedestal arranged between and extending from the first substrate to the second substrate. The pedestal arranged in the device layer is used for preventing the low-k materials existing in the device layer from being damaged by the stresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chi-Shih Chang, Ra-Min Tain, Shyi-Ching Liau, Wei-Chung Lo, Rong-Shen Lee
  • Patent number: 8123965
    Abstract: An interconnect structure with stress buffering ability is disclosed, which comprises: a first surface, connected to a device selected form the group consisting of a substrate and an electronic device; a second surface, connected to a device selected form the group consisting of the substrate and the electronic device; a supporting part, sandwiched between and interconnecting the first and the second surfaces while enabling the areas of the two ends of the supporting part to be small than those of the first and the second surfaces in respective; and a buffer, arranged surrounding the supporting part for absorbing and buffering stresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yung-Yu Hsu, Shyi-Ching Liau, Ra-Min Tain, Jr-Yuan Jeng
  • Patent number: 8026603
    Abstract: An interconnect structure of an integrated circuit and manufacturing method therefore are provided, relating to an interconnect structure of flexible packaging. The interconnect structure includes a first and a second conductive pads. A plurality of tiny and conductive first pillars is respectively formed on the first and second pads. With different densities and thicknesses of the first and second pillars, a contact strength can be generated when the pillars interconnecting with each other, such that the pillars are connected closely. Furthermore, the interconnect structure can also be used to connect with fibers made of conductive materials. Moreover, the higher the density of the pillars, the stronger the contact strength. And, electronic substrates and active or passive electronic elements can be stuck on the other side of each pad. Therefore, the interconnect structure can maintain flexibility and have high reliability without being enhanced by any thermosetting polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yung-Yu Hsu, Chih-Yuan Cheng, Shyi-Ching Liau, Min-Lin Lee, Ra-Min Tain, Rong-Chang Feng
  • Publication number: 20110156249
    Abstract: An electronic device having a stacked structure is provided. The electronic device includes a first electronic layer, a second electronic layer disposed on the first electronic layer, and at least a post. The first electronic layer has a first interface, and including a first substrate and a first device layer disposed on the first substrate. The first interface is located between the first substrate and the first device layer, and the first device layer has a surface opposite to the first interface. The post is arranged in the first device layer, and extending from the first interface to the surface of the first device layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chi-Shih Chang, Ra-Min Tain, Shyi-Ching Liau, Wei-Chung Lo, Rong-Shen Lee
  • Patent number: 7948072
    Abstract: A wafer-to-wafer stacking having a hermetic structure formed therein is provided. The wafer stacking includes a first wafer, including a first substrate and a first device layer having thereon at least one chip and at least one low-k material layer, a second wafer disposed above the first wafer and having a second substrate, and a closed structure disposed on the at least one chip and arranged inside a cutting edge of the at least one chip, wherein the closed structure is extended from one side of the first device layer far from the first substrate to the other side thereof adjacent to the first substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ra-Min Tain, Shu-Ming Chang, Shyi-Ching Liau, Wei-Chung Lo, Rong-Shen Lee, Chi-Shih Chang
  • Patent number: 7754599
    Abstract: A structure for reducing stress for vias and a fabricating method thereof are provided. One or more wires or vias in the thickness direction are enframed with the use of a stress block in a lattice structure to be isolated from being directly contacted with the major portion of insulating materials with a high coefficient of thermal expansion. Thus, the shear stress resulting from temperature loading can be blocked or absorbed by the stress block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yung-Yu Hsu, Rong-Chang Feng, Ra-Min Tain, Shyi-Ching Liau, Ji-Cheng Lin, Shan-Pu Yu, Shou-Lung Chen, Chih-Yuan Cheng
  • Publication number: 20100020502
    Abstract: a wafer-to-wafer stacking having a hermetic structure formed therein is provided. The wafer stacking includes a first wafer, including a first substrate and a first device layer having thereon at least one chip and at least one low-k material layer, a second wafer disposed above the first wafer and having a second substrate, and a closed structure disposed on the at least one chip and arranged inside a cutting edge of the at least one chip, wherein the closed structure is extended from one side of the first device layer far from the first substrate to the other side thereof adjacent to the first substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ra-Min Tain, Shu-Ming Chang, Shyi-Ching Liau, Wei-Chung Lo, Rong-Shen Lee, Chi-Shih Chang
  • Patent number: 7586187
    Abstract: An interconnect structure with stress buffering ability is disclosed, which comprises: a first surface, connected to a device selected form the group consisting of a substrate and an electronic device; a second surface, connected to a device selected form the group consisting of the substrate and the electronic device; a supporting part, sandwiched between and interconnecting the first and the second surfaces while enabling the areas of the two ends of the supporting part to be small than those of the first and the second surfaces in respective; and a buffer, arranged surrounding the supporting part for absorbing and buffering stresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yung-Yu Hsu, Shyi-Ching Liau, Ra-Min Tain, Jr-Yuan Jeng
  • Publication number: 20090156001
    Abstract: A structure for reducing stress for vias and a fabricating method thereof are provided. One or more wires or vias in the thickness direction are enframed with the use of a stress block in a lattice structure to be isolated from being directly contacted with the major portion of insulating materials with a high coefficient of thermal expansion. Thus, the shear stress resulting from temperature loading can be blocked or absorbed by the stress block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Yung-Yu Hsu, Rong-Chang Feng, Ra-Min Tain, Shyi-Ching Liau, Ji-cheng Lin, Shan-Pu Yu, Shou-Lung Chen, Chih-Yuan Cheng
  • Patent number: 7545039
    Abstract: A structure for reducing stress for vias and a fabricating method thereof are provided. One or more wires or vias in the thickness direction are enframed with the use of a stress block in a lattice structure to be isolated from being directly contacted with the major portion of insulating materials with a high coefficient of thermal expansion. Thus, the shear stress resulting from temperature loading can be blocked or absorbed by the stress block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yung-Yu Hsu, Rong-Chang Feng, Ra-Min Tain, Shyi-Ching Liau, Ji-Cheng Lin, Shan-Pu Yu, Shou-Lung Chen, Chih-Yuah Cheng
  • Patent number: 7517114
    Abstract: Lighting devices are provided. A lighting device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a light source and a thermoelectric cooling chip set disposed between the first and second substrates. The first substrate includes a core, a first circuit layer, and a second circuit layer, wherein the first and second circuit layers are disposed on opposite sides of the core. The second substrate comprises a third circuit layer. The light source is disposed on the first substrate and electrically connected to the first circuit layer. The thermoelectric cooling chip set is electrically connected to the second and third circuit layers, to dissipate heat from the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ra-Min Tain, Shyi-Ching Liau, Chun-Kai Liu, Ming-Ji Dai, Chih-Kuang Yu, Wei-Kuo Han
  • Publication number: 20080264899
    Abstract: An interconnect structure with stress buffering ability is disclosed, which comprises: a first surface, connected to a device selected form the group consisting of a substrate and an electronic device; a second surface, connected to a device selected form the group consisting of the substrate and the electronic device; a supporting part, sandwiched between and interconnecting the first and the second surfaces while enabling the areas of the two ends of the supporting part to be small than those of the first and the second surfaces in respective; and a buffer, arranged surrounding the supporting part for absorbing and buffering stresses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Yung-Yu HSU, Shyi-Ching Liau, Ra-Min Tain, Jr-Yuan Jeng
  • Patent number: 7381995
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting device with flipped side-structure of LEDs, which allows emitted lights to travel in parallel with the mounting surface. Single or plural LED chips are mounted on a substrate with their side surfaces facing the substrate surface. The lighting device can be further combined with optical protrusions on the substrate to form a light module for reflecting and mixing lights emitted from the LED chips. It does not require a conventional wire bonding process. The packaging structure also resolves the heat dissipation problem of the LEDs. Electrostatic discharge protection circuits can be included in the light module if desired. The invention achieves good uniformity and high intensity of the combined lights with desired chromaticity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ra-Min Tain, Shyi-Ching Liau, Chien-Cheng Yang
  • Patent number: 7375384
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a side structure of a bare LED and a backlight module thereof, wherein the backlight module is preferably a light source of a display device such as an LCD device. The backlight module includes a flat plate covered with a thermally conductive dielectric material, a plurality of the side structures of the bare LEDs placed on the flat plate and in contact with the thermally conductive dielectric material, and a plurality of reflection parts also placed on the flat plate, each side structure of each bare LED includes a bare LED and two electrically conductive materials coupled to two bonding pads of the side structure of the bare LED respectively, and positioned on the flat plate therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ra-Min Tain, Shyi-Ching Liau, Tzong-Che Ho
  • Patent number: 7354178
    Abstract: A structure of illuminating unit includes a point-like light-emitting device, having an optical axis. An initial-stage conoid-like reflective surface has a convergent opening end and a divergent opening end. The point-like light-emitting device is located at the convergent opening end and the optical axis is toward the divergent end for emitting light. The initial-stage conoid-like reflective surface and the optical axis include an initial-stage included angle. A final-stage conoid-like reflective surface has a convergent opening end and a divergent opening end. The convergent opening end of the final-stage conoid-like reflective surface is coupled with the divergent opening end of the initial-stage conoid-like reflective surface. The final-stage conoid-like reflective surface and the optical axis include a final-stage included angle. The initial-stage included angle is larger than the final-stage included angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wei-Kuo Han, Ra-Min Tain, Chin-Lung Chen, Shyi-Ching Liau
  • Patent number: RE43626
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes LED chips, an axle, and a lampshade. The LED chips are mounted on surface of the axle. The axle which is coupled to the lampshade includes heat pipes for transferring the heat generated by the LED chips to exterior of the lampshade and obtaining a better heat dissipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Transpacific IP I Ltd.
    Inventors: Ra-Min Tain, Tzong-Che Ho, Shyi-Ching Liau