Patents by Inventor Wen-Jian Lin
Wen-Jian Lin 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: 7092054Abstract: The method for fabricating reflector plate for a reflective liquid crystal display and the device is disclosed. The present invention includes the formation of a protection layer over the glass substrate having thin film transistors and a layer of transparent electrodes on top, followed by the formation of a layer of undulating resin over the protection layer. If the reflector plate to be produced is a semi-transmissive type, a light-transmitting region is created over the protection layer. Since the protection layer is created in advance of the undulating resin outgrowth, the present method can effectively prevent reflection from the exposure stage during the lithography process, thus the problem of abnormal pattern marks occurring on the reflective surface can be avoided, and the exposure time and the production yield are enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Prime View International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Chung Tang, Yao Peng, Hung-Huei Hsu, Wen-Jian Lin
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Publication number: 20060177950Abstract: The method of manufacturing an optical interference color display is described. A first electrode structure is formed over a substrate first. At least one first area, second area and third area are defined on the first electrode structure. A first sacrificial layer is formed over the first electrode structure of the first area, the second area and the third area. Moreover, a second sacrificial layer is formed over the first sacrificial layer inside the second area and the third area. In addition, a third sacrificial layer is formed over the second sacrificial layer inside the third area. The etching rates of all sacrificial layers are different. Then, a patterned support layer is formed over the first electrode structure. Next, a second electrode layer is formed and the sacrificial layers are removed to form air gaps. Therefore, the air gaps are effectively controlled by using the material having different etching rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventor: Wen-Jian Lin
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Patent number: 7078293Abstract: A method for fabricating an optical interference display cell is described. A first electrode and a sacrificial layer are sequentially formed on a transparent substrate and at least two openings are formed in the first electrode and the sacrificial layer to define a position of the optical interference display cell. An insulated heat-resistant inorganic supporter is formed in each of the openings. A second electrode is formed on the sacrificial layer and the supporters. Finally, a remote plasma etching process is used for removing the sacrificial layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Prime View International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Jian Lin, Hsiung-Kuang Tsai
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Patent number: 7066624Abstract: A structure of an ultra-micro reflector having abrasive surface with tapered micro bumps and free of resin layer and its fabrication method are provided. The reflector structure comprises mainly a layer of reflector metal, a scattering element with abrasive surface, and a layer of ITO. The abrasive surface has many tapered micro bumps. The reflector structure can be applied to a reflective or partially reflective LCD to achieve optimal performance. It makes the scattering angle of the reflective light source wider and more uniform. The variation of the gap of liquid crystal cells is greatly reduced, so that the reflective efficiency can be kept in an optimal condition. The reflector structure has larger scattering angle, smooth effect, and very good anti-glare effect. The fabrication process of the reflector structure is simple. The material cost for the abrasive surface is inexpensive.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Prime View International Corporation LimitedInventors: Wen-Jian Lin, Hung-Huei Hsu, Hong-Da Liu
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Patent number: 7038752Abstract: An optical interference color display comprising a transparent substrate, an inner-front optical diffusion layer, a plurality of first electrodes, a patterned support layer, a plurality of optical films and a plurality of second electrodes is provided. The inner-front optical diffusion layer is on the transparent substrate and the first electrodes are on the inner-front optical diffusion layer. The patterned support layer is on the inner-front optical diffusion layer between the first electrodes. The optical film is on the first electrodes and the second electrodes are positioned over the respective first electrodes. The second electrodes are supported through the patterned support layer. Furthermore, there is an air gap between the second electrodes and their respective first electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Prime View International Co, LTDInventor: Wen-Jian Lin
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Publication number: 20060082707Abstract: The method for fabricating reflector plate for a reflective liquid crystal display and the device is disclosed. The present invention includes the formation of a protection layer over the glass substrate having thin film transistors and a layer of transparent electrodes on top, followed by the formation of a layer of undulating resin over the protection layer. If the reflector plate to be produced is a semi-transmissive type, a light-transmitting region is created over the protection layer. Since the protection layer is created in advance of the undulating resin outgrowth, the present method can effectively prevent reflection from the exposure stage during the lithography process, thus the problem of abnormal pattern marks occurring on the reflective surface can be avoided, and the exposure time and the production yield are enhanced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: Wen-Chung Tang, Yao Peng, Hung-Huei Hsu, Wen-Jian Lin
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Patent number: 7016095Abstract: An interference display unit with a first electrode, a second electrode and posts located between the two electrodes is provided. The characteristic of the interference display unit is that the second electrode's stress is released through a thermal process. The position of the second electrode is shifted and the distance between the first electrode and the second electrode is therefore defined. A method for fabricating the structure described as follow. A first electrode and a sacrificial layer are sequentially formed on a substrate and at least two openings are formed in the first electrode and the sacrificial layer. A supporter is formed in the opening and the supporter may have at least one arm on the top portion of the supporter. A second electrode is formed on the sacrificial layer and the supporter and a thermal process is performed. Finally, The sacrificial layer is removed.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Prime View International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wen-Jian Lin
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Publication number: 20060050393Abstract: An optical-interference type reflective panel and a method for making the same are disclosed, wherein the display panel has a substrate on which multiple supporting layers are firstly formed. Then, a plurality of first conductive optical film stacks, spacing layers and multiple second conductive optical film stacks are sequentially formed on the substrate. Finally, once the spacing layers are removed, optical-interference regulators are formed. Since said supporting layers forming step is prior to the first conductive optical film stacks, a precise back-side exposing step is not necessary so that the making procedure of the panel is simplified.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Wen-Jian Lin, Hsiung-Kuang Tsai
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Patent number: 6999236Abstract: An optical-interference type reflective panel and a method for making the same are disclosed, wherein the display panel has a substrate on which multiple supporting layers are firstly formed. Then, a plurality of first conductive optical film stacks, spacing layers and multiple second conductive optical film stacks are sequentially formed on the substrate. Finally, once the spacing layers are removed, optical-interference regulators are formed. Since said supporting layers forming step is prior to the first conductive optical film stacks, a precise back-side exposing step is not necessary so that the making procedure of the panel is simplified.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Prime View International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Jian Lin, Hsiung-Kuang Tsai
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Patent number: 6999141Abstract: The method for fabricating reflector plate for a reflective liquid crystal display and the device is disclosed. The present invention includes the formation of a protection layer over the glass substrate having thin film transistors and a layer of transparent electrodes on top, followed by the formation of a layer of undulating resin over the protection layer. If the reflector plate to be produced is a semi-transmissive type, a light-transmitting region is created over the protection layer. Since the protection layer is created in advance of the undulating resin outgrowth, the present method can effectively prevent reflection from the exposure stage during the lithography process, thus the problem of abnormal pattern marks occurring on the reflective surface can be avoided, and the exposure time and the production yield are enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Prime View International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Chung Tang, Yao Peng, Hung-Huei Hsu, Wen-Jian Lin
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Patent number: 6999225Abstract: An optical interference display panel is disclosed that has a substrate, an optical interference reflection structure, and a protection structure. The optical interference reflection structure has many color-changeable pixels and is formed on the substrate. The protection structure is adhered to the substrate with an adhesive and encloses the optical interference reflection structure between the substrate and the protection structure. The adhesive is used to hermetically isolate the optical interference reflection structure from water, dust and oxygen in the air. Moreover, the protection structure prevents the interference reflection structure from being damaged by an external force.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Prime View International Co, Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Jian Lin, Hsiung-Kuang Tsai
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Patent number: 6995890Abstract: An interference display unit with a first electrode, a second electrode and posts located between the two electrodes is provided. The characteristic of the interference display unit is that the second electrode's stress is released through a thermal process. The position of the second electrode is shifted and the distance between the first electrode and the second electrode is therefore defined. A method for fabricating the structure described as follow. A first electrode and a sacrificial layer are sequentially formed on a substrate and at least two openings are formed in the first electrode and the sacrificial layer. A supporter is formed in the opening and the supporter may have at least one arm on the top portion of the supporter. A second electrode is formed on the sacrificial layer and the supporter and a thermal process is performed. Finally, The sacrificial layer is removed.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Prime View International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wen-Jian Lin
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Publication number: 20060006138Abstract: An optical interference display unit with a first electrode, a second electrode and support structures located between the two electrodes is provided. The second electrode has at least a first material layer and a second material layer. At least one material layer of the two is made from conductive material and the second conductive layer is used as a mask while an etching process is performed to etch the first material layer to define the second electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventor: Wen-Jian Lin
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Patent number: 6980350Abstract: An optical interference reflective element has a light-incident electrode and a light-reflective electrode, and each or both of the two electrodes are made of a display part and a wiring part which are electrically connected to each other with a connection part. A plurality of the interference reflective elements are connected to form an electrode line by the wiring parts, and the electrode line is used in an optical interference reflective structure formed by the optical interference reflective elements that is operated in a passive matrix mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Prime View International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Po-Chung Hung, Hsiung-Kuang Tsai, Wen-Jian Lin
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Patent number: 6958847Abstract: An optical interference display unit, at least comprises a light-incidence electrode and a light-reflection electrode located on a transparent substrate. The light-incidence electrode at least comprises a transparent conductive layer and a dielectric layer. The light-reflection electrode at least comprises an absorption layer and a reflective layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Prime View International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wen-Jian Lin
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Patent number: 6952303Abstract: A protection layer covers the cavity-side surface of a bottom electrode of a interferometric modulation pixel. Consequently, the protective layer protects the surface of the bottom electrode while a sacrificial layer between the bottom electrode and the top electrode is being etched. Thus, the distance between the bottom electrode and the top electrode is maintained, thereby ensuring that only the light with desired wavelengths is reflected by the interferometric modulation pixel.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Prime View International Co., LTDInventors: Wen-Jian Lin, Hsiung-Kuang Tsai
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Publication number: 20050202649Abstract: An optical interference reflective element has a light-incident electrode and a light-reflective electrode, and each or both of the two electrodes are made of a display part and a wiring part which are electrically connected to each other with a connection part. A plurality of the interference reflective elements are connected to form an electrode line by the wiring parts, and the electrode line is used in an optical interference reflective structure formed by the optical interference reflective elements that is operated in a passive matrix mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2004Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Po-Chung Hung, Hsiung-Kuang Tsai, Wen-Jian Lin
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Publication number: 20050195462Abstract: An optical interference display plate has a substrate, a protection structure, a plurality of color-changeable pixels and a plurality of supports. The color-changeable pixels are located on the substrate. The protection structure encloses the color-changeable pixels such that a gap is maintained between it and the substrate. The supports are located between the color-changeable pixels and the protection structure, and ends thereof are higher than the color-changeable pixels for preventing the color-changeable pixels from being damaged by a deformation of the protection structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2004Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventor: Wen-Jian Lin
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Publication number: 20050168849Abstract: An interference display unit with a first electrode, a second electrode and posts located between the two electrodes is provided. The characteristic of the interference display unit is that the second electrode's stress is released through a thermal process. The position of the second electrode is shifted and the distance between the first electrode and the second electrode is therefore defined. A method for fabricating the structure described as follow. A first electrode and a sacrificial layer are sequentially formed on a substrate and at least two openings are formed in the first electrode and the sacrificial layer. A supporter is formed in the opening and the supporter may have at least one arm on the top portion of the supporter. A second electrode is formed on the sacrificial layer and the supporter and a thermal process is performed. Finally, The sacrificial layer is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventor: Wen-Jian Lin
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Publication number: 20050157364Abstract: An optical interference display unit, at least comprises a light-incidence electrode and a light-reflection electrode located on a transparent substrate. The light-incidence electrode at least comprises a transparent conductive layer and a dielectric layer. The light-reflection electrode at least comprises an absorption layer and a reflective layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventor: Wen-Jian Lin