Patents by Inventor Yi-Chen Liu
Yi-Chen 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: 11967272Abstract: A sweep voltage generator and a display panel are provided. The sweep voltage generator includes an output node, a current generating block and a voltage regulating block. The output node is used to provide a sweep signal. The current generating block is coupled to the output node, includes a detection path for detecting an output load variation on the output node, and adjusts the sweep signal provided by the output node based on the output load variation. The voltage regulating block is coupled to the output node for regulating a voltage of the output node.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignees: AUO Corporation, National Cheng-Kung UniversityInventors: Chih-Lung Lin, Yi-Chen Huang, Chih-I Liu, Po-Cheng Lai, Ming-Yang Deng, Chia-En Wu, Ming-Hung Chuang, Chia-Tien Peng
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Publication number: 20240128214Abstract: An integrated circuit structure includes an aluminum pad layer on a dielectric stack, a passivation layer covering the aluminum pad layer, and an aluminum shield layer including aluminum routing patterns disposed directly above an embedded memory area and embedded in the dielectric stack. The aluminum shield layer is electrically connected to the uppermost copper layer through a plurality of tungsten vias. The plurality of tungsten vias is embedded in the dielectric stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Aaron Chen, Chi Ren, Yi Hsin Liu
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Publication number: 20240124163Abstract: A magnetic multi-pole propulsion array system is applied to at least one external cathode and includes a plurality of magnetic multi-pole thrusters connected adjacent to each other. Each magnetic multi-pole thruster includes a propellant provider, a discharge chamber, an anode and a plurality of magnetic components. The propellant provider outputs propellant. The discharge chamber is connected with the propellant provider to accommodate the propellant. The anode is disposed inside the discharge chamber to generate an electric field. The plurality of magnetic components is respectively disposed on several sides of the discharge chamber. One of the several sides of the discharge chamber of the magnetic multi-pole thruster is applied for one side of a discharge chamber of another magnetic multi-pole thruster.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: National Cheng Kung UniversityInventors: Yueh-Heng Li, Yu-Ting Wu, Chao-Wei Huang, Wei-Cheng Lo, Hsun-Chen Hsieh, Ping-Han Huang, Yi-Long Huang, Sheng-Wen Liu, Wei-Cheng Lien
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Patent number: 11935634Abstract: A system for predicting and summarizing medical events from electronic health records includes a computer memory storing aggregated electronic health records from a multitude of patients of diverse age, health conditions, and demographics including medications, laboratory values, diagnoses, vital signs, and medical notes. The aggregated electronic health records are converted into a single standardized data structure format and ordered arrangement per patient, e.g., into a chronological order. A computer (or computer system) executes one or more deep learning models trained on the aggregated health records to predict one or more future clinical events and summarize pertinent past medical events related to the predicted events on an input electronic health record of a patient having the standardized data structure format and ordered into a chronological order.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Alexander Mossin, Alvin Rajkomar, Eyal Oren, James Wilson, James Wexler, Patrik Sundberg, Andrew Dai, Yingwei Cui, Gregory Corrado, Hector Yee, Jacob Marcus, Jeffrey Dean, Benjamin Irvine, Kai Chen, Kun Zhang, Michaela Hardt, Xiaomi Sun, Nissan Hajaj, Peter Junteng Liu, Quoc Le, Xiaobing Liu, Yi Zhang
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Patent number: 11733103Abstract: An optical pulse measuring method measuring an optical pulse generated from a pulse light source is provided. The method includes: splitting the optical pulse and then focusing them at a measuring point, so as to generate gas plasma by the autocorrelation of the split optical pulses; receiving the sound signal from the gas plasma and generate a plasma sound signal; and using the plasma sound signal to calculate the characteristics of the optical pulse. A measuring device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Chih-Wei Luo, Yi-Chen Liu, Tien-Tien Yeh
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Publication number: 20230258504Abstract: An optical pulse measuring method measuring an optical pulse generated from a pulse light source is provided. The method includes: splitting the optical pulse and then focusing them at a measuring point, so as to generate gas plasma by the autocorrelation of the split optical pulses; receiving the sound signal from the gas plasma and generate a plasma sound signal; and using the plasma sound signal to calculate the characteristics of the optical pulse. A measuring device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Chih-Wei LUO, Yi-Chen LIU, Tien-Tien YEH
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Publication number: 20230214204Abstract: The present disclosure provides a software upgrade system, which is applicable to at least one autonomous mobile robot installed with software in a data distribution service domain. The at least one autonomous mobile robot publishes a version information about the software to the version synchronization topic and receives other version information from the version synchronization topic. Also, the at least one autonomous mobile robot subscribes to a version synchronization topic, and takes the software of the at least one autonomous mobile robot itself as the latest version by a software update procedure to upload to a software update topic, or downloads the latest version of the software from the software update topic and installs it. The present disclosure provides a software upgrade method and a non-transitory recording medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: CHEN-YING KUO, CHENG-TING CHANG, YI-CHEN LIU
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Publication number: 20230073054Abstract: A preparation method of a hemostatic material is provided, wherein the method mainly includes mixing a keratin and an alginate; obtaining a keratin-alginate composite scaffold by a freeze-gelation method; and drying the keratin-alginate composite scaffold to obtain a hemostatic material. Further, a methylene blue can be loaded into the hemostatic material so that the hemostatic material has antimicrobial photodynamic abilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Jiashing YU, Wei-Fan LU, Ting-Yu LU, Yi-Chen LIU
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Patent number: 11555871Abstract: A method of detecting a biological sample includes the following steps. A magnetic sensor chip is provided, wherein the magnetic sensor chip includes a substrate and a magnetic sensing layer located on the substrate. Probes are connected to the magnetic sensor chip. A sample solution containing biological samples labeled with a first marker is provided on the magnetic sensor chip, so that the biological samples labeled with the first marker are hybridized with the probes. Magnetic beads labeled with a second marker are provided on the magnetic sensor chip, so that the magnetic beads labeled with the second marker are bound onto the biological samples labeled with the first marker. A signal sensed by the magnetic sensing layer is detected by a magnetic sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Cheng-Tai Chen, Shih-Ya Chen, Yi-Chen Liu, Ching-Fang Lu, Chia-Chen Chang, Erh-Fang Lee
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Patent number: 11519380Abstract: A sea wave generating device includes a floating base, a generating assembly, a driving assembly, and a guiding housing. The floating base includes a base body and a cover plate. The generating assembly is secured in the base body and includes a lower magnetic wheel and a power generator. The driving assembly includes an upper magnetic wheel and a blade wheel. The upper magnetic wheel and the lower magnetic wheel are attracted magnetically. The guiding housing is secured to the base body and rests on the cover plate. The guiding housing covers the blade wheel and the upper magnetic wheel. Thus, when the sea wave is introduced into the guiding housing, the seawater pushes the blade wheel which drives the upper magnetic wheel which drives the lower magnetic wheel which drives the power generator to generate an electric power.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Science and TechnologyInventors: Hsiang-Tang Chang, Ssu-Kai Chiu, Yi-Chen Liu
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Publication number: 20220011167Abstract: An optical pulse measuring method measuring an optical pulse generated from a pulse light source is provided. The method includes: splitting the optical pulse and then focusing them at a measuring point, so as to generate gas plasma by the autocorrelation of the split optical pulses; receiving the sound signal from the gas plasma and generate a plasma sound signal; and using the plasma sound signal to calculate the characteristics of the optical pulse. A measuring device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Chih-Wei LUO, Yi-Chen LIU, Tien-Tien YEH
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Patent number: 11217548Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a manufacturing method are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes a conductive trace over the dielectric layer. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive feature over the conductive trace, and a width of the conductive feature is substantially equal to or larger than a maximum width of the conductive trace. In addition, the semiconductor device structure includes a conductive bump over the conductive feature.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Li-Guo Lee, Yung-Sheng Liu, Yi-Chen Liu, Yi-Jen Lai, Chun-Jen Chen, Hsi-Kuei Cheng
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Patent number: 11169031Abstract: An optical pulse measuring method measuring an optical pulse generated from a pulse light source is provided. The method includes: splitting the optical pulse and then focusing them at a measuring point, so as to generate gas plasma by the autocorrelation of the split optical pulses; receiving the sound signal from the gas plasma and generate a plasma sound signal; and using the plasma sound signal to calculate the characteristics of the optical pulse. A measuring device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Chih-Wei Luo, Yi-Chen Liu, Tien-Tien Yeh
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Patent number: 11145613Abstract: Methods for forming semiconductor structures are provided. The method for forming a semiconductor structure includes forming a metal pad over a first substrate and forming a resist layer having an opening over the metal layer. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes forming a conductive pillar and a solder layer over the conductive pillar in the opening of the resist layer and removing the resist layer. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes removing a portion of the conductive pillar so that the conductive pillar has an angled sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTDInventors: Li-Guo Lee, Yung-Sheng Liu, Yi-Chen Liu, Yi-Jen Lai, Chun-Jen Chen, Hsi-Kuei Cheng
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Publication number: 20210199733Abstract: A method of detecting a biological sample includes the following steps. A magnetic sensor chip is provided, wherein the magnetic sensor chip includes a substrate and a magnetic sensing layer located on the substrate. Probes are connected to the magnetic sensor chip. A sample solution containing biological samples labeled with a first marker is provided on the magnetic sensor chip, so that the biological samples labeled with the first marker are hybridized with the probes. Magnetic beads labeled with a second marker are provided on the magnetic sensor chip, so that the magnetic beads labeled with the second marker are bound onto the biological samples labeled with the first marker. A signal sensed by the magnetic sensing layer is detected by a magnetic sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Cheng-Tai Chen, Shih-Ya Chen, Yi-Chen Liu, Ching-Fang Lu, Chia-Chen Chang, Erh-Fang Lee
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Publication number: 20190360867Abstract: An optical pulse measuring method measuring an optical pulse generated from a pulse light source is provided. The method includes: splitting the optical pulse and then focusing them at a measuring point, so as to generate gas plasma by the autocorrelation of the split optical pulses; receiving the sound signal from the gas plasma and generate a plasma sound signal; and using the plasma sound signal to calculate the characteristics of the optical pulse. A measuring device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Chih-Wei LUO, Yi-Chen LIU, Tien-Tien YEH
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Publication number: 20190131264Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a manufacturing method are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes a conductive trace over the dielectric layer. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive feature over the conductive trace, and a width of the conductive feature is substantially equal to or larger than a maximum width of the conductive trace. In addition, the semiconductor device structure includes a conductive bump over the conductive feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Li-Guo Lee, Yung-Sheng Liu, Yi-Chen Liu, Yi-Jen Lai, Chun-Jen Chen, Hsi-Kuei Cheng
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Publication number: 20190019772Abstract: Methods for forming semiconductor structures are provided. The method for forming a semiconductor structure includes forming a metal pad over a first substrate and forming a resist layer having an opening over the metal layer. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes forming a conductive pillar and a solder layer over the conductive pillar in the opening of the resist layer and removing the resist layer. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes removing a portion of the conductive pillar so that the conductive pillar has an angled sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Li-Guo LEE, Yung-Sheng LIU, Yi-Chen LIU, Yi-Jen LAI, Chun-Jen CHEN, Hsi-Kuei CHENG
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Patent number: 10163843Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a manufacturing method are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes a conductive trace over the dielectric layer. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive feature over the conductive trace, and a width of the conductive feature is substantially equal to or larger than a maximum width of the conductive trace. In addition, the semiconductor device structure includes a conductive bump over the conductive feature.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li-Guo Lee, Yung-Sheng Liu, Yi-Chen Liu, Yi-Jen Lai, Chun-Jen Chen, Hsi-Kuei Cheng
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Patent number: 10090267Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a first substrate and a metal pad formed over the first substrate. The semiconductor structure further includes a modified conductive pillar having a top portion and a bottom portion formed over the metal pad and a solder layer formed over the modified conductive pillar. In addition, the top portion of the modified conductive pillar has a first sidewall in a first direction and a bottom portion of the modified conductive pillar has a second sidewall in a second direction different from the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTDInventors: Li-Guo Lee, Yung-Sheng Liu, Yi-Chen Liu, Yi-Jen Lai, Chun-Jen Chen, Hsi-Kuei Cheng