Patents by Inventor Tsung-Hsiang Shih

Tsung-Hsiang Shih 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: 10224238
    Abstract: A component such as a display may have a substrate and thin-film circuitry on the substrate. The thin-film circuitry may be used to form an array of pixels for a display or other circuit structures. Metal traces may be formed among dielectric layers in the thin-film circuitry. Metal traces may be provided with insulating protective sidewall structures. The protective sidewall structures may be formed by treating exposed edge surfaces of the metal traces. A metal trace may have multiple layers such as a core metal layer sandwiched between barrier metal layers. The core metal layer may be formed from a metal that is subject to corrosion. The protective sidewall structures may help prevent corrosion in the core metal layer. Surface treatments such as oxidation, nitridation, and other processes may be used in forming the protective sidewall structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Chang Ming Lu, Chia-Yu Chen, Chih Pang Chang, Ching-Sang Chuang, Hung-Che Ting, Jung Yen Huang, Sheng Hui Shen, Shih Chang Chang, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Yu-Wen Liu, Yu Hung Chen, Kai-Chieh Wu, Lun Tsai, Takahide Ishii, Chung-Wang Lee, Hsing-Chuan Wang, Chin Wei Hsu, Fu-Yu Teng
  • Patent number: 10062789
    Abstract: A thin film includes a substrate, a bottom gate, a channel layer, a source and a drain, and a top gate. The bottom gate is disposed on the substrate. The channel layer is disposed on the bottom gate. The source and the drain are disposed on two different sides of the channel layer. The top gate is disposed on the channel layer, wherein the channel layer is disposed between the bottom gate and the top gate, and the bottom gate and the top gate are electrically isolated from each other. A related method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Xin Yang, Kuo-Kuang Chen, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Ming-Yen Tsai, Ting-Chang Chang
  • Publication number: 20170294499
    Abstract: A component such as a display may have a substrate and thin-film circuitry on the substrate. The thin-film circuitry may be used to form an array of pixels for a display or other circuit structures. Metal traces may be formed among dielectric layers in the thin-film circuitry. Metal traces may be provided with insulating protective sidewall structures. The protective sidewall structures may be formed by treating exposed edge surfaces of the metal traces. A metal trace may have multiple layers such as a core metal layer sandwiched between barrier metal layers. The core metal layer may be formed from a metal that is subject to corrosion. The protective sidewall structures may help prevent corrosion in the core metal layer. Surface treatments such as oxidation, nitridation, and other processes may be used in forming the protective sidewall structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Chang Ming Lu, Chia-Yu Chen, Chih Pang Chang, Ching-Sang Chuang, Hung-Che Ting, Jung Yen Huang, Sheng Hui Shen, Shih Chang Chang, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Yu-Wen Liu, Yu Hung Chen, Kai-Chieh Wu, Lun Tsai, Takahide Ishii, Chung-Wang Lee, Hsing-Chuan Wang, Chin Wei Hsu, Fu-Yu Teng
  • Publication number: 20170133514
    Abstract: A thin film includes a substrate, a bottom gate, a channel layer, a source and a drain, and a top gate. The bottom gate is disposed on the substrate. The channel layer is disposed on the bottom gate. The source and the drain are disposed on two different sides of the channel layer. The top gate is disposed on the channel layer, wherein the channel layer is disposed between the bottom gate and the top gate, and the bottom gate and the top gate are electrically isolated from each other. A related method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Yu-Xin YANG, Kuo-Kuang CHEN, Tsung-Hsiang SHIH, Ming-Yen TSAI, Ting-Chang CHANG
  • Patent number: 9590177
    Abstract: An organic light-emitting display panel and a fabrication method thereof include using an inkjet printing process to form the organic emission material of the display panel and providing a specific design of the relative position of the spacer and the planarization layer with ink-repellent material such that the spacer can be effectively fixed on the array substrate without falling from the planarization layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Shou-Wei Fang, Wei-Hao Tseng, Chia-Yang Lu, Chien-Tao Chen, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Hung-Che Ting
  • Patent number: 9331107
    Abstract: A fabrication method of a pixel structure includes the following steps. A first metal layer is patterned to form a source electrode and a drain electrode. A semiconductor material layer is patterned to form a channel layer and a pixel pattern. A first insulation layer is formed to cover the channel layer, the source electrode, the drain electrode and the pixel pattern. A gate electrode is formed on the first insulation layer located above the channel layer. A second insulation layer is formed to cover the gate electrode and the first insulation layer. A pixel opening is formed in the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer to expose a partial region of the pixel pattern. The partial region of the pixel pattern exposed by the pixel opening is modified so as to form a pixel electrode electrically connected to the drain electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Hao Tseng, Fan-Wei Chang, Shou-Wei Fang, Hong-Syu Chen, Jen-Yu Lee, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Hung-Che Ting
  • Patent number: 9331106
    Abstract: A fabrication method of a pixel structure includes the following steps. A first metal layer is patterned to form a source electrode and a drain electrode. A semiconductor material layer is patterned to form a channel layer and a pixel pattern. A first insulation layer is formed to cover the channel layer, the source electrode, the drain electrode and the pixel pattern. A gate electrode is formed on the first insulation layer located above the channel layer. A second insulation layer is formed to cover the gate electrode and the first insulation layer. A pixel opening is formed in the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer to expose a partial region of the pixel pattern. The partial region of the pixel pattern exposed by the pixel opening is modified so as to form a pixel electrode electrically connected to the drain electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Hao Tseng, Fan-Wei Chang, Shou-Wei Fang, Hong-Syu Chen, Jen-Yu Lee, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Hung-Che Ting
  • Patent number: 9196740
    Abstract: A pixel structure including a substrate, a gate, an insulation layer, a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) layer, a source and a drain, at least one film layer, and a first electrode layer is provided. The gate is disposed on the substrate. The insulation layer covers the gate. The MOS layer is disposed on the insulation layer above the gate. The source and the drain are disposed on the MOS layer. The film layer covers the MOS layer and includes a transparent photocatalytic material, wherein the transparent photocatalytic material blocks ultraviolet light from reaching the MOS layer. The first electrode layer is electrically connected to the source or the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Chou, Hsueh-Hsing Lu, Hung-Che Ting, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Chia-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20150270293
    Abstract: A fabrication method of a pixel structure includes the following steps. A first metal layer is patterned to form a source electrode and a drain electrode. A semiconductor material layer is patterned to form a channel layer and a pixel pattern. A first insulation layer is formed to cover the channel layer, the source electrode, the drain electrode and the pixel pattern. A gate electrode is formed on the first insulation layer located above the channel layer. A second insulation layer is formed to cover the gate electrode and the first insulation layer. A pixel opening is formed in the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer to expose a partial region of the pixel pattern. The partial region of the pixel pattern exposed by the pixel opening is modified so as to form a pixel electrode electrically connected to the drain electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Wei-Hao Tseng, Fan-Wei Chang, Shou-Wei Fang, Hong-Syu Chen, Jen-Yu Lee, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Hung-Che Ting
  • Publication number: 20150243890
    Abstract: An organic light-emitting display panel and a fabrication method thereof include using an inkjet printing process to form the organic emission material of the display panel and providing a specific design of the relative position of the spacer and the planarization layer with ink-repellent material such that the spacer can be effectively fixed on the array substrate without falling from the planarization layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Shou-Wei Fang, Wei-Hao Tseng, Chia-Yang Lu, Chien-Tao Chen, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Hung-Che Ting
  • Publication number: 20150123111
    Abstract: A fabrication method of a pixel structure includes the following steps. A first metal layer is patterned to form a source electrode and a drain electrode. A semiconductor material layer is patterned to form a channel layer and a pixel pattern. A first insulation layer is formed to cover the channel layer, the source electrode, the drain electrode and the pixel pattern. A gate electrode is formed on the first insulation layer located above the channel layer. A second insulation layer is formed to cover the gate electrode and the first insulation layer. A pixel opening is formed in the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer to expose a partial region of the pixel pattern. The partial region of the pixel pattern exposed by the pixel opening is modified so as to form a pixel electrode electrically connected to the drain electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Hao Tseng, Fan-Wei Chang, Shou-Wei Fang, Hong-Syu Chen, Jen-Yu Lee, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Hung-Che Ting
  • Patent number: 8541779
    Abstract: A pixel structure of an organic electroluminescence apparatus includes at least an active device connected to a scan line and a data line, a first electrode, a dielectric material layer, a first isolating layer, a second isolating layer, an organic light-emitting material layer and a second electrode. The dielectric material layer is disposed on the first electrode and has a first opening to expose the first electrode. The first isolating layer disposed on the dielectric material layer includes an oxide semiconductor material and has a second opening to expose the first electrode. The second isolating layer is disposed on the first isolating layer and has a third opening to expose the first electrode in the first opening and the first isolating layer in a sidewall of the second opening. The organic light-emitting material layer is in the third opening. The second electrode is on the organic light-emitting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Hong-Syu Chen, Shou-Wei Fang, Jen-Yu Lee, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Hsueh-Hsing Lu, Chia-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20110193089
    Abstract: A pixel structure including a substrate, a gate, an insulation layer, a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) layer, a source and a drain, at least one film layer, and a first electrode layer is provided. The gate is disposed on the substrate. The insulation layer covers the gate. The MOS layer is disposed on the insulation layer above the gate. The source and the drain are disposed on the MOS layer. The film layer covers the MOS layer and includes a transparent photocatalytic material, wherein the transparent photocatalytic material blocks ultraviolet light from reaching the MOS layer. The first electrode layer is electrically connected to the source or the drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Chou, Hsueh-Hsing Lu, Hung-Che Ting, Tsung-Hsiang Shih, Chia-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 7771688
    Abstract: A method for preparing titanium dioxide particles co-doped with nitrogen and fluorine includes the steps of: mixing boric acid with ammonium fluorotitanate in an aqueous medium to form ammonium oxotrifluorotitanate; liquid-phase depositing the ammonium oxotrifluorotitanate on a silicon-containing substrate; and thermo-treating the ammonium oxotrifluorotitanate on the silicon-containing substrate at a temperature ranging from 300 to 1000° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: National Sun Yat-Sen University
    Inventors: Ming-Kwei Lee, Tsung-Hsiang Shih
  • Publication number: 20090074651
    Abstract: A method for preparing titanium dioxide particles co-doped with nitrogen and fluorine includes the steps of: mixing boric acid with ammonium fluorotitanate in an aqueous medium to form ammonium oxotrifluorotitanate; liquid-phase depositing the ammonium oxotrifluorotitanate on a silicon-containing substrate; and thermo-treating the ammonium oxotrifluorotitanate on the silicon-containing substrate at a temperature ranging from 300 to 1000° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Ming-Kwei Lee, Tsung-Hsiang Shih
  • Publication number: 20070099003
    Abstract: A titanate-containing material includes: a silicon-containing layer; and a crystalline layer of ammonium oxotrifluorotitanate formed on the silicon-containing layer. A method for making a titanate-containing material includes: immersing a silicon-containing substrate into an aqueous solution containing hexafluorotitanate radicals; and reacting the hexafluorotitanate radicals with water so as to form a crystalline layer of an oxotrifluorotitanate compound on the silicon-containing substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Ming-Kwei Lee, Chung-Min Shih, Tsung-Hsiang Shih