Patents by Inventor Yia Chung Chang

Yia Chung Chang 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: 8937767
    Abstract: An auto-stereoscopic display and three-dimensional imaging double-sided mirror array being low-loss and nearly dispersion-less. The double-sided mirror array for auto-stereoscopic display and three-dimensional (3D) imaging comprises a display panel, a slab and an array. The display panel comprises multiple display pixels. The slab is in close contact with the display panel. The array comprises at least two vertical mirror strips, at least one vertical blinds and a spacing. Each vertical mirror strip is inserted into the slab. Each vertical blind is shorter than the vertical mirror strip and is inserted into the slab between two vertical mirror strips. The spacing is between the vertical mirror strip and the vertical blind and is chosen to match the width of the display pixels exactly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Yia-Chung Chang, Li-Chuan Tang
  • Publication number: 20120287505
    Abstract: An auto-stereoscopic display and three-dimensional imaging double-sided mirror array being low-loss and nearly dispersion-less. The double-sided mirror array for auto-stereoscopic display and three-dimensional (3D) imaging comprises a display panel, a slab and an array. The display panel comprises multiple display pixels. The slab is in close contact with the display panel. The array comprises at least two vertical mirror strips, at least one vertical blinds and a spacing. Each vertical mirror strip is inserted into the slab. Each vertical blind is shorter than the vertical mirror strip and is inserted into the slab between two vertical mirror strips. The spacing is between the vertical mirror strip and the vertical blind and is chosen to match the width of the display pixels exactly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Yia-Chung Chang, Li-Chuan Tang
  • Patent number: 7972878
    Abstract: A method of making a quantum dot memory cell, the quantum dot memory cell including an array of quantum dots disposed between a first electrode and a second electrode, includes obtaining values for a tunneling current through the quantum dot memory cell as a function of a voltage applied to the quantum dot memory cell and selecting parameters of the quantum dot memory cell such that the tunneling current through the quantum dot memory cell exhibits a bistable current for at least some values of the voltage applied to the quantum dot memory cell. The values for the tunneling current are determined on the basis of a density of states of the array of quantum dots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Yia-Chung Chang, David M T Kuo
  • Publication number: 20100308303
    Abstract: A method of making a quantum dot memory cell, the quantum dot memory cell including an array of quantum dots disposed between a first electrode and a second electrode, includes obtaining values for a tunneling current through the quantum dot memory cell as a function of a voltage applied to the quantum dot memory cell and selecting parameters of the quantum dot memory cell such that the tunneling current through the quantum dot memory cell exhibits a bistable current for at least some values of the voltage applied to the quantum dot memory cell. The values for the tunneling current are determined on the basis of a density of states of the array of quantum dots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Yia-Chung Chang, David M.T. Kuo
  • Patent number: 7233390
    Abstract: A method for simulating the optical properties of samples having non-uniform line edges includes creating a model for the sample being analyzed. To simulate roughness, lines within the model are represented as combinations of three dimensional objects, such as circular or elliptical mesas. The three-dimensional objects are arranged in a partially overlapping linear fashion. The objects, when spaced closely together resemble a line with edge roughness that corresponds to the object size and pitch. A second method allows lines within the model to vary in width over their lengths. The model is evaluated using a suitable three-dimensional technique to simulate the optical properties of the sample being analyzed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Therma-Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Yia-Chung Chang, Hanyou Chu, Jon Opsal
  • Patent number: 7038850
    Abstract: A method for modeling optical scattering includes an initial step of defining a zero-th order structure (an idealized representation) for a subject including a perturbation domain and a background material. A Green's function and a zero-th order wave function are obtained for the zero-th order structure using rigorous coupled wave analysis (RCWA). A Lippmann-Schwinger equation is constructed including the Green's function, zero-th order wave function and a perturbation function. The Lippmann-Schwinger equation is then evaluated over a selected set of mesh points within the perturbation domain. The resulting linear equations are solved to compute one or more reflection coefficients for the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Therm-Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Yia Chung Chang, Hanyou Chu, Jon Opsal
  • Publication number: 20050072679
    Abstract: In the invention, an electrochemical etching of crystalline germanium or a germanium alloy produces well-segregated chromatic clusters of nanoparticles. Distinct strong bands appear in the photoluminescence spectra under 350 nm excitation with the lowest peaks in wavelength identified to be at 430, 480, and 580 and 680-1100 nm. The material may be dispersed into a discrete set of luminescent nanoparticles of 1-3 nm in diameter, which may be prepared into colloids and reconstituted into films, crystals, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Munir Nayfeh, Laila Abuhassan, Ammar Nayfeh, Yia-Chung Chang
  • Patent number: 6867866
    Abstract: A method for modeling optical scattering includes an initial step of defining a zero-th order structure (an idealized representation) for a subject including a perturbation domain and a background material. A Green's function and a zero-th order wave function are obtained for the zero-th order structure using rigorous coupled wave analysis (RCWA). A Lippmann-Schwinger equation is constructed including the Green's function, zero-th order wave function and a perturbation function. The Lippmann-Schwinger equation is then evaluated over a selected set of mesh points within the perturbation domain. The resulting linear equations are solved to compute one or more reflection coefficients for the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Therma-Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Yia Chung Chang, Hanyou Chu, Jon Opsal
  • Publication number: 20040201836
    Abstract: A method for simulating the optical properties of samples having non-uniform line edges includes creating a model for the sample being analyzed. To simulate roughness, lines within the model are represented as combinations of three dimensional objects, such as circular or elliptical mesas. The three-dimensional objects are arranged in a partially overlapping linear fashion. The objects, when spaced closely together resemble a line with edge roughness that corresponds to the object size and pitch. A second method allows lines within the model to vary in width over their lengths. The model is evaluated using a suitable three-dimensional technique to simulate the optical properties of the sample being analyzed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Yia-Chung Chang, Hanyou Chu, Jon Opsal