Patents by Inventor Yen-Ting Liu
Yen-Ting Liu 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: 11984465Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a CMOS image sensor having a multiple deep trench isolation (MDTI) structure, and an associated method of formation. In some embodiments, the image sensor comprises a boundary deep trench isolation (BDTI) structure disposed at boundary regions of a pixel region surrounding a photodiode. The BDTI structure has a ring shape from a top view and two columns surrounding the photodiode with the first depth from a cross-sectional view. A multiple deep trench isolation (MDTI) structure is disposed at inner regions of the pixel region overlying the photodiode, the MDTI structure extending from the back-side of the substrate to a second depth within the substrate smaller than the first depth. The MDTI structure has three columns with the second depth between the two columns of the BDTI structure from the cross-sectional view. The MDTI structure is a continuous integral unit having a ring shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Wei Chuang Wu, Ching-Chun Wang, Dun-Nian Yaung, Feng-Chi Hung, Jen-Cheng Liu, Yen-Ting Chiang, Chun-Yuan Chen, Shen-Hui Hong
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Patent number: 11984489Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first device and a second device. The first device includes: a first gate structure formed over an active region and a first air spacer disposed adjacent to the first gate structure. The second device includes: a second gate structure formed over an isolation structure and a second air spacer disposed adjacent to the second gate structure. The first air spacer and the second air spacer have different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Yi-Hsiu Liu, Feng-Cheng Yang, Tsung-Lin Lee, Wei-Yang Lee, Yen-Ming Chen, Yen-Ting Chen
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Patent number: 11966241Abstract: A circuit includes a voltage divider circuit configured to generate a feedback voltage according to an output voltage, an operational amplifier configured to output a driving signal according to the feedback voltage and a reference voltage and a pass gate circuit including multiple current paths. The current paths are controlled by the driving signal and connected in parallel between the voltage divider circuit and a power reference node.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Huan-Neng Chen, Yen-Lin Liu, Chia-Wei Hsu, Jo-Yu Wu, Chang-Fen Hu, Shao-Yu Li, Bo-Ting Chen
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Publication number: 20240085463Abstract: In one aspect, a sensor includes a first metal layer portion and a second metal layer portion separated by an insulator material; a conductive material layer in electrical contact with the first metal layer portion and the second metal layer portion; and a tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) element positioned on and in electrical contact with the conductive material layer. A first current is configured to flow from the first metal layer portion, through the conductive material layer, to the second metal layer portion, and a second current is configured to flow from the first metal layer portion, through the conductive material layer, through the TMR element, and exiting through a top of the TMR element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Samridh Jaiswal, Paolo Campiglio, Sundar Chetlur, Maxim Klebanov, Yen Ting Liu
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Publication number: 20240077914Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first body having an end and a first inclined surface, a second body having a second inclined surface, and a hinge module. The end includes an accommodating area. A virtual shaft line exists between sides of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface that are closest to each other. The second body rotates relative to the first body through the virtual shaft line. The hinge module includes a first bracket adjacent to the first inclined surface, connected to the first body, and located in the accommodating area, a second bracket adjacent to the second inclined surface and connected to the second body, and a third bracket including a first end and a second end. The first bracket is connected to the first end through a first torsion assembly. The second bracket is connected to the second end through a second torsion assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chih-Han Chang, Tsung-Ju Chiang, Chi-Hung Lin, Yen-Ting Liu
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Publication number: 20240074322Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes depositing magnetoresistance (MR) layers of a MR element on a semiconductor structure; depositing a first hard mask on the MR layers; depositing and patterning a first photoresist on the first hard mask using photolithography to expose portions of the first hard mask; etching the exposed portions of the first hard mask; etching a portion of the MR layers using the first hard mask; depositing a second hard mask on a first capping layer; depositing and patterning a second photoresist on the second hard mask using photolithography to expose portions of the second hard mask; etching the exposed portions of the second hard mask; etching the MR element using the second hard mask; etching portions of the first hard mask down to a top MR layer of the MR element; and depositing a conducting material on the top MR layer to form an electroconductive contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Maxim Klebanov, Yen Ting Liu, Sundar Chetlur, Paolo Campiglio, Samridh Jaiswal
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Patent number: 11868839Abstract: A device detecting system is provided. The device detecting system includes a bar code scanner, a plurality of device accommodating spaces, a screen, and a server. The server obtains bar code information via the bar code scanner and opens one of the device accommodating spaces based on the bar code information to accommodate an electronic device. The server performs a test procedure on the electronic device to generate a test result, and displays the test result and operation information corresponding to the test result on the screen.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chien-Chih Chang, Pei-Yin Chen, Wei-Han Lin, Bo-Rong Chu, Yen-Ting Liu, Yu-Shen Mai, Kuan-Yu Hsiao, Chia-Hsien Lin, Pei-Yu Liao, Chun-Yen Lai, Sheng-Yi Chen
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Publication number: 20230413679Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes depositing a capping layer on a semiconductor device structure. The semiconductor device includes a plurality of tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) elements, a corresponding one hard mask on each TMR element, a metal layer, and a plurality of electroconductive vias directing connecting the TMR elements to the metal layer. The method further includes depositing an insulator on the capping layer, depositing a first photoresist on the insulator, patterning the first photoresist using photolithography to expose portions of the insulator, etching the exposed portions of the insulator and the hard masks to expose top surfaces of the TMR elements, stripping the first photoresist, and depositing a conducting material on the top surfaces of the TMR elements to form an electroconductive contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Sundar Chetlur, Maxim Klebanov, Yen Ting Liu, Paolo Campiglio
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Publication number: 20230326146Abstract: An augmented reality implementing method applied to a server, which includes a plurality of augmented reality objects and a plurality of setting records corresponding to the augmented reality objects respectively is provided. Firstly, the server receives an augmented reality request from a mobile device, where the augmented reality request is related to a target device. Then, the server is communicated with the target device to access current information. Then, the server determines the current information corresponds to which one of the setting records, and selects one of the augmented reality objects based on the determined setting record as a virtual object provided to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Kuo-Chung CHIU, Hsuan-Wu WEI, Yen-Ting LIU, Shang-Chih LIANG, Shih-Hua MA, Yi-Hsuan TSAI, Jun-Ting CHEN, Kuan-Ling CHEN
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Patent number: 11782105Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes forming a coil in a coil layer, performing planarization on the coil layer, and depositing a magnetoresistance (MR) element on the planarized coil layer. No dielectric material is between the planarized coil layer and the MR element. In another aspect, a magnetic field sensor includes a substrate, a planarized coil layer comprising a coil on the substrate, a magnetoresistance (MR) element in contact with the planarized coil layer, and a capping layer deposited over the MR element and the planarized coil layer. No dielectric material is between the planarized coil layer and the MR element.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Maxim Klebanov, Yen Ting Liu, Paolo Campiglio, Sundar Chetlur, Harianto Wong
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Publication number: 20230316560Abstract: A tracking apparatus, method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium thereof are provided. The tracking apparatus generates a map information of simultaneous localization and mapping corresponding to a regional space based on a real-time image. The tracking apparatus calculates a first spatial position and a first orientation of a first display related to the image capturing device in the regional space based on the map information. The tracking apparatus calculates a human pose of a first operating user in the regional space. The tracking apparatus transforms the real-time image to generate a first transformed image corresponding to the first operating user based on the first spatial position, the first orientation, and the human pose, wherein the first transformed image is displayed on the first display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Yen-Ting LIU, Meng-Ju WU
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Patent number: 11719771Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a magnetoresistive (MR) sensor including a seed layer having a CoFe layer for canceling hysteresis in the MR sensor. The MR stackup can include a free layer and a reference layer. The seed layer having CoFe provides a desired texturing of the stackup to cancel hysteresis effects.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Paolo Campiglio, Samridh Jaiswal, Yen Ting Liu, Maxim Klebanov, Sundar Chetlur
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Publication number: 20230228828Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes forming a coil in a coil layer, performing planarization on the coil layer, and depositing a magnetoresistance (MR) element on the planarized coil layer. No dielectric material is between the planarized coil layer and the MR element. In another aspect, a magnetic field sensor includes a substrate, a planarized coil layer comprising a coil on the substrate, a magnetoresistance (MR) element in contact with the planarized coil layer, and a capping layer deposited over the MR element and the planarized coil layer. No dielectric material is between the planarized coil layer and the MR element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Maxim Klebanov, Yen Ting Liu, Paolo Campiglio, Sundar Chetlur, Harianto Wong
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Publication number: 20230147939Abstract: Embodiments maintain a data pool that includes heterogeneous data sets, and receiving a first data batch of a data set from a data source into the data pool. Embodiments determine a current state of the data set based on a data set state diagram including a plurality of data set states, and identify a condition of the first data batch. Embodiments further set a data batch state for the first data batch, based on a data batch state diagram, and update the data batch state of a prior data batch received before the first data batch, based on the condition of the first data batch. Embodiments additionally transition the data set state diagram, based on the condition of the first data batch, to an updated data set state. Embodiments maintain a data state repository storing the data set state for each of the plurality of heterogeneous data sets.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Liangzhao ZENG, Ting Yu Cliff LEUNG, Yat On LAU, Jimmy HONG, Chuang YAO, Yen-Ting LIU, Ting-Kuan WU
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Publication number: 20230145728Abstract: The embodiments of the disclosure provide a method and a system for detecting a hand gesture, and a computer readable storage medium. The method includes: determining whether information of a hand is enough for identifying a hand gesture of the hand; in response to determining that the information of the hand is enough for identifying the hand gesture, identifying the hand gesture, receiving first hand gesture information from at least one external gesture information provider, and correcting the hand gesture based on the first hand gesture information; in response to determining that the information of the hand is not enough for identifying the hand gesture, receiving second hand gesture information from the at least one external gesture information provider, obtaining a predicted hand gesture, and obtaining the hand gesture based on the predicted hand gesture and the second hand gesture information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Yen Ting Liu, Yu Heng Hong
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Patent number: 11630169Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes forming a metal layer on a substrate, wherein the metal layer comprises a first coil, forming a planarized insulator layer on the metal layer, forming at least one via in the planarized insulator layer, depositing a magnetoresistance (MR) element on the planarized insulator layer, and forming a second coil extending above the MR element. The at least one via electrically connects to the metal layer on one end and to MR element on the other end.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Yen Ting Liu, Maxim Klebanov, Paolo Campiglio, Sundar Chetlur, Harianto Wong
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Patent number: 11598830Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a sensor including a series of tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) pillars and a heatsink adjacent to at least one of the TMR pillars, where the heatsink comprises Titanium Nitride (TiN).Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Sundar Chetlur, Maxim Klebanov, Yen Ting Liu, Paolo Campiglio
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Publication number: 20220366161Abstract: A device detecting system is provided. The device detecting system includes a bar code scanner, a plurality of device accommodating spaces, a screen, and a server. The server obtains bar code information via the bar code scanner and opens one of the device accommodating spaces based on the bar code information to accommodate an electronic device. The server performs a test procedure on the electronic device to generate a test result, and displays the test result and operation information corresponding to the test result on the screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Chien-Chih CHANG, Pei-Yin CHEN, Wei-Han LIN, Bo-Rong CHU, Yen-Ting LIU, Yu-Shen MAI, Kuan-Yu HSIAO, Chia-Hsien LIN, Pei-Yu LIAO, Chun-Yen LAI, Sheng-Yi CHEN
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Patent number: 11367830Abstract: In one aspect, an integrated circuit includes a first conductive layer and a magnetoresistance element (MRE) disposed over and coupled to the first layer through first vias. The MRE is magnetized to produce a first magnetic orientation. The first layer is disposed over and coupled to a second conductive layer in the circuit through second vias. The circuit also includes a metal filler disposed proximate to the MRE. The metal filler is positioned over and coupled to the second layer through third vias. The circuit also includes a thermal dissipation path resulting from a physical input applied to the first MRE. The thermal dissipation path extends through the first through third vias, the first and second layers, an integrated circuit interconnection, and the metal filler.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Sundar Chetlur, Maxim Klebanov, Paolo Campiglio, Yen Ting Liu
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Publication number: 20220171183Abstract: A camera device includes an outer cap, a lens, a circuit board, and a dustproof sheet. The outer cap includes an axle hole, a first end, and a second end axially opposite to the first end. The lens is disposed on the first end of the outer cap. The circuit board is disposed on the second end of the outer cap. The circuit board includes an inner surface located in the axle hole. The inner surface has an optical sensing area and a non-optical sensing area. An optical sensing module is disposed on the optical sensing area to correspond to the lens. The dustproof sheet is disposed in the axle hole of the outer cap. The dustproof sheet covers the non-optical sensing area of the inner surface of the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Cheng-Lung Hsu, Yen-Ting Liu