Patents by Inventor Yung-Yu Hsu

Yung-Yu Hsu 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).

  • Publication number: 20170068318
    Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a housing in which display structures are mounted. Additional input-output devices such as a track pad may also be mounted in the housing. These input-output devices may include components such as touch sensors and force sensors for gathering input from a user. The display structures may include a display such as a flexible organic light-emitting diode display or a liquid crystal display that can present visual information to the user. To provide the user with tactile output, an output device such as a display or track pad may be provided with electroactive polymer structures, electromagnetic actuators, and other tactile output devices. The tactile output devices may provide protrusions, indentations, selectively stiffened and softened areas, and other tactile output for a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen R. McClure, Derek W. Wright, Paul S. Drzaic, Soyoung Kim, Yung-Yu Hsu, Que Anh S. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9579040
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for monitoring a condition of a tissue based on a measurement of an electrical property of the tissue. In an example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least two conductive structures, each having a non-linear configuration, where the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other. In another example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least one inductor structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
  • Publication number: 20170040306
    Abstract: An electronic device may have control circuitry coupled to input-output devices such as a display. A flexible input-output device may be formed from an elastomeric substrate layer. The substrate layer may have signal paths to which components are mounted. Openings may be formed in the elastomeric substrate layer between the signal paths to create a stretchable mesh-shaped substrate. The electrical components may each include an interposer having solder pads soldered to the elastomeric substrate. Electrical devices such as micro-light-emitting diodes may be soldered to the interposers. The electrical components may also include electrical devices such as sensors and actuators. A stretchable lighting unit may have a stretchable light guide illuminated by a stretchable light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Hoon Sik Kim, Yung-Yu Hsu, Paul S. Drzaic
  • Patent number: 9554850
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for performing an ablation procedure on tissue with flow monitoring using flow sensors. The devices include a catheter, and at least one flow sensor disposed on the catheter, and a component for applying the ablation procedure. An assessment module provides an indication of the efficacy of the ablation procedure based on the flow measurement from the flow sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen P. Lee, Clifford Liu, Roozbeh Ghaffari, John Work, Fernando Quivira, Lauren E. Klinker, Yung-Yu Hsu
  • Patent number: 9545216
    Abstract: An apparatus for medical diagnosis and/or treatment is provides. The apparatus includes a flexible substrate forming an inflatable body and a plurality of sensing elements disposed on the flexible substrate. The plurality of sensing elements are disposed about the inflatable body such that the sensing elements are disposed at areas of minimal curvature of the inflatable body in a deflated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D'Angelo, Bassel de Graff, Kevin Dowling, Roozbeh Ghaffari, Lauren Klinker, Stephen P. Lee, Cliff Liu, Yung-Yu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20170005077
    Abstract: An electronic device may have control circuitry coupled to input-output devices such as a display. A flexible input-output device may be formed from an elastomeric substrate layer. The substrate layer may have signal paths to which components are mounted. Openings may be formed in the elastomeric substrate layer between the signal paths to create a stretchable mesh-shaped substrate. The electrical components may each include an interposer having solder pads soldered to the elastomeric substrate. Electrical devices such as micro-light-emitting diodes may be soldered to the interposers. The electrical components may also include electrical devices such as sensors and actuators. A stretchable lighting unit may have a stretchable light guide illuminated by a stretchable light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Hoon Sik Kim, Yung-Yu Hsu, Paul S. Drzaic
  • Publication number: 20170003440
    Abstract: An electronic device may have control circuitry coupled to input-output devices such as a display. A flexible input-output device may be formed from an elastomeric substrate layer. The substrate layer may have signal paths to which components are mounted. Openings may be formed in the elastomeric substrate layer between the signal paths to create a stretchable mesh-shaped substrate. The electrical components may each include an interposer having solder pads soldered to the elastomeric substrate. Electrical devices such as micro-light-emitting diodes may be soldered to the interposers. The electrical components may also include electrical devices such as sensors and actuators. A stretchable lighting unit may have a stretchable light guide illuminated by a stretchable light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Hoon Sik Kim, Yung-Yu Hsu, Paul S. Drzaic
  • Publication number: 20160309594
    Abstract: Buffer structures are provided that can be used to reduce a strain in a conformable electronic system that includes compliant components in electrical communication with more rigid device components. The buffer structures are disposed on, or at least partially embedded in, the conformable electronic system such that the buffer structures overlap with at least a portion of a junction region between a compliant component and a more rigid device component. The buffer structure can have a higher value of Young's modulus than an encapsulant of the conformable electronic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Yung-Yu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20160232807
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for sensing and analysis using conformal sensors. Aspects of this disclosure are directed to conformal sensor systems and devices for sensing and analysis of data indicative of body motion, e.g., for such applications as training and/or clinical purposes. According to the representative systems, methods, and devices disclosed in the specification, flexible electronics technology can be implemented as conformal sensors for sensing or measuring motion (including body motion and/or muscle activity), heart rate, electrical activity, and/or body temperature for such applications as medical diagnosis, medical treatment, physical activity, physical therapy and/or clinical purposes. The conformal sensors can be used for detecting and quantifying impact, and can be used for central nervous system disease monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Conor Rafferty, Milan Raj, Melissa Ceruolo, Yung-Yu Hsu, Bryan Keen, Briana Morey, Brian Reilly, Ping-Hung Wei
  • Patent number: 9408305
    Abstract: Buffer structures are provided that can be used to reduce a strain in a conformable electronic system that includes compliant components in electrical communication with more rigid device components. The buffer structures are disposed on, or at least partially embedded in, the conformable electronic system such that the buffer structures overlap with at least a portion of a junction region between a compliant component and a more rigid device component. The buffer structure can have a higher value of Young's modulus than an encapsulant of the conformable electronic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventor: Yung-Yu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20160095652
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for performing an ablation procedure on tissue with flow monitoring using flow sensors. The devices include a catheter, and at least one flow sensor disposed on the catheter, and a component for applying the ablation procedure. An assessment module provides an indication of the efficacy of the ablation procedure based on the flow measurement from the flow sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen P. Lee, Clifford Liu, Roozbeh Ghaffari, John Work, Fernando Quivira, Lauren E. Klinker, Yung-Yu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20160081192
    Abstract: Buffer structures are provided that can be used to reduce a strain in a conformable electronic system that includes compliant components in electrical communication with more rigid device components. The buffer structures are disposed on, or at least partially embedded in, the conformable electronic system such that the buffer structures overlap with at least a portion of a junction region between a compliant component and a more rigid device component. The buffer structure can have a higher value of Young's modulus than an encapsulant of the conformable electronic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Yung-Yu Hsu
  • Patent number: 9247637
    Abstract: Intersection structures are provided to reduce a strain in a conformable electronic system that includes multi-level arrangements of stretchable interconnect structures. Bypass regions are formed in areas of the stretchable interconnect structures that may ordinarily cross or pass each other. The bypass regions of the stretchable interconnects are disposed relative to each other such that the intersection structure encompasses at least a portion of the bypass regions of each stretchable interconnect structure. The intersection structure has elastic properties that relieve a mechanical strain on the bypass regions during stretching at least one of the stretchable interconnect structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventor: Yung-Yu Hsu
  • Patent number: 9226402
    Abstract: Buffer structures are provided that can be used to reduce a strain in a conformable electronic system that includes compliant components in electrical communication with more rigid device components. The buffer structures are disposed on, or at least partially embedded in, the conformable electronic system such that the buffer structures overlap with at least a portion of a junction region between a compliant component and a more rigid device component. The buffer structure can have a higher value of Young's modulus than an encapsulant of the conformable electronic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: MC10, INC.
    Inventor: Yung-Yu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20150320472
    Abstract: An apparatus for medical diagnosis and/or treatment is provides. The apparatus includes a flexible substrate forming an inflatable body and a plurality of sensing elements disposed on the flexible substrate. The plurality of sensing elements are disposed about the inflatable body such that the sensing elements are disposed at areas of minimal curvature of the inflatable body in a deflated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Robert D'Angelo, Dan Davis, Bassel De Graff, Kevin Dowling, Brian David Elolampi, Yung-Yu Hsu, Lauren Klinker, Stephen P. Lee, Cliff Liu
  • Patent number: 9168094
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for performing an ablation procedure on tissue with flow monitoring using flow sensors. The devices include a catheter, and at least one flow sensor disposed on the catheter, and a component for applying the ablation procedure. An assessment module provides an indication of the efficacy of the ablation procedure based on the flow measurement from the flow sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen P. Lee, Clifford Liu, Roozbeh Ghaffari, John Work, Fernando Quivira, Lauren E. Klinker, Yung-Yu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20140340857
    Abstract: An example stretchable device is described that includes electrical contacts and an interconnect coupling the electrical contacts. The interconnect has a meander-shaped configuration that includes at least one nested serpentine-shaped feature. The interconnect can be conductive or non-conductive. The meander-shaped configuration can be a serpentine structure, providing a serpentine-in-serpentine configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: MC10, INC.
    Inventors: YUNG-YU HSU, JOHN WORK, KEVIN J. DOWLING
  • Publication number: 20140240932
    Abstract: Buffer structures are provided that can be used to reduce a strain in a conformable electronic system that includes compliant components in electrical communication with more rigid device components. The buffer structures are disposed on, or at least partially embedded in, the conformable electronic system such that the buffer structures overlap with at least a portion of a junction region between a compliant component and a more rigid device component. The buffer structure can have a higher value of Young's modulus than an encapsulant of the conformable electronic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: MC10, INC.
    Inventor: Yung-Yu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20140022746
    Abstract: Intersection structures are provided to reduce a strain in a conformable electronic system that includes multi-level arrangements of stretchable interconnect structures. Bypass regions are formed in areas of the stretchable interconnect structures that may ordinarily cross or pass each other. The bypass regions of the stretchable interconnects are disposed relative to each other such that the intersection structure encompasses at least a portion of the bypass regions of each stretchable interconnect structure. The intersection structure has elastic properties that relieve a mechanical strain on the bypass regions during stretching at least one of the stretchable interconnect structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: MC10 ,Inc.
    Inventor: Yung-Yu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20130245388
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for monitoring a condition of a tissue based on a measurement of an electrical property of the tissue. In an example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least two conductive structures, each having a non-linear configuration, where the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other. In another example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least one inductor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei