Patents by Inventor Yin Lin
Yin 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: 11948920Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing the same, and a semiconductor package. The semiconductor device includes a die stack and a cap substrate. The die stack includes a first die, second dies stacked on the first die, and a third die stacked on the second dies. The first die includes first through semiconductor vias. Each of the second dies include second through semiconductor vias. The third die includes third through semiconductor vias. The cap substrate is disposed on the third die of the die stack. A sum of a thickness of the third die and a thickness of the cap substrate ranges from about 50 ?m to about 80 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: I-Chun Hsu, Yan-Zuo Tsai, Chia-Yin Chen, Yang-Chih Hsueh, Yung-Chi Lin, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
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Publication number: 20240100743Abstract: A separation apparatus suitable for separating plastic and silicone in a composite material includes a storage tank configured to store a hydrocarbon solvent, and a reaction tank fluidly connected to the storage tank and having a reaction space for placement of the composite material therein and for receiving the hydrocarbon solvent from the storage tank such that the composite material is immersed in the hydrocarbon solvent for separating the plastic and the silicone in the composite material. The plastic and the silicone in the composite material are insoluble in the hydrocarbon solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicants: Taiwan Green Point Enterprises Co., Ltd., Jabil Circuit (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Bing-Yuan Lin, Ying-Yin Chen, Yung-Chih Chen, Ching-Hsin Chen
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Publication number: 20240105877Abstract: Germanium-based sensors are disclosed herein. An exemplary germanium-based sensor includes a germanium photodiode and a junction field effect transistor (JFET) formed from a germanium layer disposed on and/or in a silicon substrate. A doped silicon layer, which can be formed by in-situ doping epitaxially grown silicon, is disposed between the germanium layer and the silicon substrate. In embodiments where the germanium layer is on the silicon substrate, the doped silicon layer is disposed between the germanium layer and an oxide layer. The JFET has a doped polysilicon gate, and in some embodiments, a gate diffusion region is disposed in the germanium layer under the doped polysilicon gate. In some embodiments, a pinned photodiode passivation layer is disposed in the germanium layer. In some embodiments, a pair of doped regions in the germanium layer is configured as an e-lens of the germanium-based sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Jhy-Jyi Sze, Sin-Yi Jiang, Yi-Shin Chu, Yin-Kai Liao, Hsiang-Lin Chen, Kuan-Chieh Huang
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Patent number: 11939432Abstract: Synthetic amino acid-modified polymers and methods of making the same and using the same are disclosed. The synthetic amino acid-modified polymers possess distinct thermosensitive, improved water-erosion resistant, and enhanced mechanical properties, and are suitable of reducing or preventing formation of postoperative tissue adhesions. Additionally, the amino acid-modified polymers can also be used as a vector to deliver pharmaceutically active agents.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: PROVIEW-MBD BIOTECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Yu-Chia Chang, Yunn-Kuen Chang, Wen-Yen Huang, Ging-Ho Hsiue, Hsieh-Chih Tsai, Shuian-Yin Lin, Nai-Sheng Hsu, Tzu-Yu Lin
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Patent number: 11939431Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an amino acid-modified polymer, a carboxypolysaccharide, and may further include a metal ion for anti-adhesion and vector application. More specifically, the invention relates to a thermosensitive composition having enhanced mechanical and improved water-erosion resistant properties for efficiently preventing tissue adhesions and can serve as a vector with bio-compatible, bio-degradable/absorbable, and in-vivo sustainable properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: PROVIEW-MBD BIOTECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Yu-Chia Chang, Yunn-Kuen Chang, Wen-Yen Huang, Ging-Ho Hsiue, Hsieh-Chih Tsai, Shuian-Yin Lin, Nai-Sheng Hsu, Tzu-Yu Lin
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Patent number: 11932534Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) structure and method of forming the MEMS device, including forming a first metallization structure over a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) wafer, where the first metallization structure includes a first sacrificial oxide layer and a first metal contact pad. A second metallization structure is formed over a MEMS wafer, where the second metallization structure includes a second sacrificial oxide layer and a second metal contact pad. The first metallization structure and second metallization structure are then bonded together. After the first metallization structure and second metallization structure are bonded together, patterning and etching the MEMS wafer to form a MEMS element over the second sacrificial oxide layer. After the MEMS element is formed, removing the first sacrificial oxide layer and second sacrificial oxide layer to allow the MEMS element to move freely about an axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hung-Hua Lin, Chang-Ming Wu, Chung-Yi Yu, Ping-Yin Liu, Jung-Huei Peng
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Publication number: 20240087879Abstract: A method includes performing a plasma activation on a surface of a first package component, removing oxide regions from surfaces of metal pads of the first package component, and performing a pre-bonding to bond the first package component to a second package component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Xin-Hua Huang, Ping-Yin Liu, Hung-Hua Lin, Hsun-Chung Kuang, Yuan-Chih Hsieh, Lan-Lin Chao, Chia-Shiung Tsai, Xiaomeng Chen
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Publication number: 20240087934Abstract: A method for operating a conveying system is provided. An overhead hoist transport (OHT) vehicle is provided, wherein the OHT vehicle includes a gripping member configured to grip and hold a carrier, and a receiver configured to receive a signal. The signal is transmitted to the receiver of the OHT vehicle. The OHT vehicle is moved toward the carrier, and the carrier is gripped by the gripping member of the OHT vehicle. A lifting force is determined based on a weight of a carrier, a number of workpieces in the carrier, or a vertical distance between the OHT vehicle and the carrier, and the lifting force is applied to the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: YONG-JYU LIN, FU-HSIEN LI, CHEN-WEI LU, CHI-FENG TUNG, HSIANG YIN SHEN
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Patent number: 11929419Abstract: A device includes a semiconductive fin having source and drain regions and a channel region between the source and drain regions, a gate feature over the channel region of the semiconductive fin, a first spacer around the gate feature, source and drain features respectively in the source and drain regions of the semiconductive fin, an interlayer dielectric layer around the first spacer, and a void between the first spacer and the interlayer dielectric layer and spaced apart from the gate feature and the source and drain features.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Chang-Yin Chen, Che-Cheng Chang, Chih-Han Lin
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Patent number: 11921314Abstract: A backlight module includes a light guide plate, a light source, and an optical film. The light guide plate has a light incident surface and a light exiting surface opposite to the light incident surface, in which the light exiting surface has a normal line. The light source is adjacent to the light incident surface. The optical film is disposed to the light exiting surface and includes plural parallel prisms and plural microstructures. An extending direction of each of the prisms is perpendicular to the normal line, and each of the prisms faces the light exiting surface of the light guide plate. Each of the microstructures is located on a surface of the optical film which faces away from the light guide plate. Each of the microstructures has a pyramid structure with plural facets. The prisms are located between the microstructures and the light exiting surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Radiant Opto-Electronics CorporationInventors: Chia-Yin Chang, Po-Chang Huang, Kun-Cheng Lin
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Patent number: 11922563Abstract: A system and method for creating, managing, and displaying 3D digital collectibles comprising a virtual, three dimensional, n-sided structure including a digital media file or set of digital media files representing an event rendered on a representation of at least a first surface thereof, and data relating to the event rendered on at least a second surface thereof and other content on one or more other surfaces, where the digital media file may be video clip of the event that can be played automatically via a media player associated with the display.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Dapper Labs, Inc.Inventors: Donald Dundas McEroy Flavelle, Catherine Marzi Tedman, Courtney McNeil, Denise Cascelli Schwenck Bismarque, Christopher Patrick Scott, Alan Carr, Eric Yu-Yin Lin
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Publication number: 20240072180Abstract: Structures for a varactor diode and methods of forming same. The structure comprises a first semiconductor layer including a section on a substrate, a second semiconductor layer on the section of the first semiconductor layer, a third semiconductor layer on the second semiconductor layer, and a doped region in the section of the first semiconductor layer. The section of the first semiconductor layer and the doped region have a first conductivity type, and the second semiconductor layer comprises silicon-germanium having a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type, and the third semiconductor layer has the second conductivity type. The doped region contains a higher concentration of a dopant of the first conductivity type than the section of the first semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer abuts the first section of the first semiconductor layer along an interface, and the doped region is positioned adjacent to the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Saloni Chaurasia, Jeffrey Johnson, Vibhor Jain, Crystal R. Kenney, Sudesh Saroop, Teng-Yin Lin, John J. Pekarik
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Publication number: 20240071799Abstract: A system for a semiconductor fabrication facility comprises a transporting tool configured to move a carrier, a first manufacturing tool configured to accept the carrier facing in a first direction, a second manufacturing tool configured to accept the carrier facing in the second direction, and an orientation tool. The carrier is moved to the orientation tool by the transporting tool prior to being moved to the first manufacturing tool or the second manufacturing tool by the transporting tool. The orientation tool rotates the carrier so that the carrier is accepted by the first manufacturing tool or the second manufacturing tool. The transporting tool, the first manufacturing tool, the second manufacturing tool and the orientation tool are physically separated from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: CHUAN WEI LIN, FU-HSIEN LI, YONG-JYU LIN, RONG-SHEN CHEN, CHI-FENG TUNG, HSIANG YIN SHEN
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Publication number: 20240074119Abstract: An immersion cooling system includes a pressure seal tank, an electronic apparatus, a pressure balance pipe and a relief valve. The pressure seal tank is configured to store coolant. A vapor space is formed in the pressure seal tank above the liquid level of the coolant. The electronic apparatus is completely immersed in the coolant. The pressure balance pipe has a gas collection length. The first port of the pressure balance pipe is disposed on the top surface of the pressure seal tank. The relief valve is disposed on the second port of the pressure balance pipe. The second port is farther away from the top surface of the pressure seal tank than the first port. The gas collection length of the pressure equalization tube allows the concentration of vaporized coolant at the first port to be greater than the concentration of vaporized coolant at the second port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Ren-Chun CHANG, Wei-Chih LIN, Sheng-Chi WU, Wen-Yin TSAI, Li-Hsiu CHEN
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Publication number: 20240072115Abstract: A device includes: a complementary transistor including: a first transistor having a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region; and a second transistor stacked on the first transistor, and having a third source/drain region and a fourth source/drain region, the third source/drain region overlapping the first source/drain region, the fourth source/drain region overlapping the second source/drain region. The device further includes: a first source/drain contact electrically coupled to the third source/drain region; a second source/drain contact electrically coupled to the second source/drain region; a gate isolation structure adjacent the first and second transistors; and an interconnect structure electrically coupled to the first source/drain contact and the second source/drain contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Wei-Xiang You, Wei-De Ho, Hsin Yang Hung, Meng-Yu Lin, Hsiang-Hung Huang, Chun-Fu Cheng, Kuan-Kan Hu, Szu-Hua Chen, Ting-Yun Wu, Wei-Cheng Tzeng, Wei-Cheng Lin, Cheng-Yin Wang, Jui-Chien Huang, Szuya Liao
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Patent number: 11915818Abstract: A system for assessing extubation includes a respiratory assistance device, an artificial intelligence platform, and a hospital information system. The respiratory assistance device is adapted to communicate with a trachea of a patient. The artificial intelligence platform includes a prediction module. A method for assessing extubation includes the following steps. Measured values of respiratory parameters of the patient are recorded by the respiratory assistance device. The recorded times and the measured values of the respiratory parameters corresponding to each of the recording times are transmitted to the artificial intelligence platform. The prediction module analyzes the measured values of respiratory parameters within a predetermined time period according to a prediction model to generate a prediction result. The prediction result is transmitted to the hospital information system and is recorded into a medical record of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Changhua Christian Medical Foundation Changhua Christian HospitalInventors: Kuo-Yang Huang, Ying-Lin Hsu, Yin-Tzer Shih
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Publication number: 20240063078Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a first redistribution layer, a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, a thermal spreader, a molding material, and a second redistribution layer. The first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die are disposed side-by-side over the first redistribution layer. The thermal spreader vertically overlaps with the first semiconductor die and/or the second semiconductor die. The molding material surrounds the thermal spreader, the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The second redistribution layer is disposed over the molding material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Che-Hung KUO, Chun-Yin LIN
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Patent number: 11899419Abstract: An integrated control management system includes an input output device. The input output device includes a database, a memory module, a first processing module, and a second processing module. The memory module receives and stores a plurality of integrated control commands, and one of the integrated control commands is generated based on a hardware control command for setting a hardware control transmitted by another input and output device. The first processing module reads the integrated control command from the memory module and obtains the hardware control data from the integrated control command. The first processing module updates the hardware control data to the database. The second processing module reads the database and updates the hardware control data stored in the database to another database in another input output device. The second processing module sets the hardware control based on the hardware control data stored in the database.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: MITAC COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Heng-Chia Hsu, Chen-Yin Lin, Yu-Shu Yeh, Chien-Chung Wang, Chin-Hung Tan
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Patent number: 11883777Abstract: Asymmetric hollow fiber membranes, membrane contactors, and related production and use methods. The asymmetric hollow fiber membranes include a porous substrate having a multiplicity of pores, the porous substrate including at least a first semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyolefin copolymer derived by polymerizing at most 3 wt. % of linear or branched alpha olefin monomers with at least 97 wt. % of 4-methyl-1-pentene monomer. The asymmetric hollow fiber membranes also include a skin layer overlaying the porous substrate, the skin layer including a second semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyolefin copolymer derived by polymerizing at least 2 wt. % of linear or branched alpha olefin monomers with at most 98 wt. % of 4-methyl-1-pentene monomer. The skin layer is less porous than the porous substrate and forms an outer surface of the asymmetric hollow fiber membrane, while the porous substrate forms an inner surface of the hollow fiber membrane. The skin layer is preferably nonporous.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kuan-Yin Lin, James C. DeLozier, Mark McCormick, Aurore Y. J. Mercelat, Jinsheng Zhou
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Patent number: 11865666Abstract: An apparatus for performing chemical mechanical polish on a wafer includes a polishing head that includes a retaining ring. The polishing head is configured to hold the wafer in the retaining ring. The retaining ring includes a first ring having a first hardness, and a second ring encircled by the first ring, wherein the second ring has a second hardness smaller than the first hardness.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Te-Chien Hou, Ching-Hong Jiang, Kuo-Yin Lin, Ming-Shiuan She, Shen-Nan Lee, Teng-Chun Tsai, Yung-Cheng Lu