Patents Assigned to Epistar Corporation
  • Patent number: 11211522
    Abstract: A method of transferring semiconductor devices from a first substrate to a second substrate, including providing the semiconductor devices which are between the first substrate and the second substrate. The semiconductor devices include a first semiconductor device and a second semiconductor device, and the first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device have a first gap between thereof. The first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device are moved from the first substrate by a picking unit. The picking unit, the first semiconductor device, and the second semiconductor device are moved close to the second substrate. The picking unit has a space apart from the second substrate. The first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device are transferred from the picking unit to the second substrate. The he first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device on the second substrate have a second gap between thereof. The first gap and the second gap are different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hao-Min Ku, You-Hsien Chang, Shih-I Chen, Fu-Chun Tsai, Hsin-Chih Chiu
  • Publication number: 20210381659
    Abstract: This disclosure discloses a light-emitting bulb. The light-emitting bulb includes a cover, an electrical associated with the cover, a board arranged between the cover and the electrical connector, and a first light-emitting device disposed on the board. The first light-emitting device includes a carrier having a first side and a second side, a first electrode part disposed near the first side and extending to the second side, a bended part disposed near to the second side and spaced apart from the first electrode part, and a second electrode part extending from the bended part to the first side. No light-emitting diode unit is arranged on the second electrode part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chiu-Lin YAO, Min-Hsun HSIEH, Been-Yu LIAW, Wei-Chiang HU, Po-Hung LAI, Chun-Hung LIU, Shih-An LIAO, Yu-His SUNG, Ming-Chi HSU
  • Patent number: 11189602
    Abstract: An embodiment of present invention discloses a light-emitting device which includes a first light-emitting area, a second light-emitting area, and a third light-emitting area. The first light-emitting area emits a red light and includes a first light-emitting unit. The second light-emitting area emits a blue light and includes a second light-emitting unit. The third light-emitting area emits a green light and includes a third light-emitting unit. The first light-emitting area is larger than the second light-emitting area and larger than the third light-emitting area. Each of the first light-emitting unit, the second light-emitting unit, and the third light-emitting unit has a width of less than 100 ?m and a length of less than 100 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Min-Hsun Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11189754
    Abstract: A semiconductor substrate is provided in the present disclosure. The semiconductor substrate includes a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer has a first lattice constant (L1) and the second semiconductor layer has a second lattice constant (L2). A ratio of a difference (L2-L1) between the second lattice constant (L2) and the first lattice constant (L1) to the first lattice constant (L1) is greater than 0.036.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Meng-Yang Chen, Rong-Ren Lee
  • Patent number: 11165000
    Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus includes a first light-emitting device, a second light-emitting device, separated from the first light-emitting device by a first distance, a diffusion layer, covering the first light-emitting device and the second light-emitting device, a prism layer, disposed on the diffusion layer and an LCD module, disposed on the prism layer. The first light-emitting device includes a light-field with a radius on the LCD module and the radius is two or more times larger than the first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tsung-Xian Lee, Jian-Fong Jhou, Yun-Jie Huang, Bo-Song Chen
  • Patent number: 11158762
    Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a substrate having a top surface, wherein the top surface includes a first portion and a second portion; a first semiconductor stack on the first portion, including a first upper surface and a first side wall; and a second semiconductor stack on the first upper surface, including a second upper surface and a second side wall, and wherein the second side wall connects the first upper surface; wherein the first semiconductor stack includes a dislocation stop layer; and wherein the first side wall and the second portion of the top surface form an acute angle ? between thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yen-Tai Chao, Sen-Jung Hsu, Tao-Chi Chang, Wei-Chih Wen, Ou Chen, Yu-Shou Wang, Chun-Hsiang Tu, Jing-Feng Huang
  • Patent number: 11158618
    Abstract: A light conversion device includes a light-emitting unit, a photoelectric conversion unit, and an electroconductive bonding layer. Each of the light-emitting unit and the photoelectric conversion unit includes a first-type region and a second-type region opposite to the first-type region. The electroconductive bonding layer is disposed between the light-emitting unit and the photoelectric conversion unit for connecting the photoelectric conversion unit with the light-emitting unit. When the photoelectric conversion device is operated to receive a bias and an external light, the light-emitting unit generates a modulated light different from the external light in frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignees: NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY, EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Meng-Chyi Wu, Jyun-Hao Liao, Hsiang-Hui Wang
  • Patent number: 11158757
    Abstract: This disclosure discloses an optical sensing device. The device includes a carrier body; a first light-emitting device disposed on the carrier body; and a light-receiving device including a group III-V semiconductor material disposed on the carrier body, including a light-receiving surface having an area, wherein the light-receiving device is capable of receiving a first received wavelength having a largest external quantum efficiency so the ratio of the largest external quantum efficiency to the area is ?13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yi-Chieh Lin, Shiuan-Leh Lin, Yung-Fu Chang, Shih-Chang Lee, Chia-Liang Hsu, Yi Hsiao, Wen-Luh Liao, Hong-Chi Shih, Mei-Chun Liu
  • Patent number: 11145791
    Abstract: A light-emitting device is provided, which includes a first semiconductor structure, an active structure, a second semiconductor structure, and a first blocking layer. The first semiconductor structure has a first conductivity type. The active structure is on the first semiconductor structure and has a first dopant. The second semiconductor structure is on the active structure and has a second conductivity type different from the first conductivity type. The first blocking layer is between the second semiconductor structure and the active structure. The first blocking layer has the first dopant with a first doping concentration decreasing along a depth direction from the second semiconductor structure to the first semiconductor structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shih-Chang Lee, Meng-Yang Chen
  • Patent number: 11145789
    Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a substrate including a top surface; a semiconductor stack including a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer formed on the substrate, wherein a portion of the top surface is exposed; a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) formed on the semiconductor stack and contacting the portion of the top surface of the substrate; a metal layer formed on the distributed Bragg reflector (DBR), contacting the portion of the top surface of the substrate and being insulated with the semiconductor stack; and an insulation layer formed on the metal layer and contacting the portion of the top surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Che-Hung Lin, Chien-Chih Liao, Chi-Shiang Hsu, De-Shan Kuo, Chao-Hsing Chen
  • Patent number: 11139279
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode includes a transparent substrate with a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a side surface connected to the first surface and the second surface; a first light-emitting structure; a second light-emitting structure; a connecting layer, connected to the first light-emitting structure and the second light-emitting structure; a circuit arranged between the transparent substrate and the first light-emitting structure, and having a portion formed on the first surface without extending to the second surface; and a structure with diffusers, covering the first light-emitting structure and the second light-emitting structure on the first surface without crossing over the side surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chia-Liang Hsu
  • Patent number: 11127883
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer including a first dopant of a first conductivity type and a second dopant of a second conductivity type, wherein the first dopant has a doping concentration, and the first conductivity type is different from the second conductivity type; a third semiconductor layer on the second semiconductor layer, wherein the third semiconductor layer includes a third dopant including a doping concentration higher than the doping concentration of the first dopant; and an active region between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; wherein the second semiconductor layer includes a bottom surface facing the active region, and the active region includes a top surface facing the second semiconductor layer, and a distance between the bottom surface of the second semiconductor layer and the top surface of the active region is not less than 2 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jing-Jie Dai, Tzu-Chieh Hu
  • Patent number: 11118775
    Abstract: A light source includes a socket connection, a base connected to the socket connection, an LED unit, a mount and a heat conductive material. The socket connection is capable of connecting to a source of electricity. The mount is disposed into the base, and has a top surface on which the LED unit are disposed and a side surface devoid of the LED unit. The heat conductive material directly contacts the LED unit and the side surface of the mount. The heat conductive material enters into a space flanked by the mount and the base and is substantially translucent or transparent such that light emitted from the LED unit is able to pass through the heat conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Densen Cao, Steven D Jensen
  • Patent number: 11121285
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a conductive layer, a semiconductor stack, a first contact structure, an intermediate structure, a second contact structure, a first electrode and a second electrode. The semiconductor stack is disposed on the conductive layer. The first contact structure is disposed on the semiconductor stack. The intermediate structure encloses the first contact structure. The second contact structure is between the conductive layer and the semiconductor stack. The first electrode is on the conductive layer and separated from the semiconductor stack. The second electrode is on the intermediate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Yung-Fu Chang, Hui-Fang Kao, Yi-Tang Lai, Shih-Chang Lee, Wen-Luh Liao, Mei Chun Liu, Yao-Ru Chang, Yi Hisao
  • Patent number: 11107797
    Abstract: The present application discloses a light-emitting device including a first support structure having a first surface, a plurality of light-emitting elements arranged on the first surface, and a first adhesive layer arranged on the first support structure. Each light-emitting element has a side wall, a bottom surface, a first electrode pad, and a second electrode pad arranged on the bottom surface. The first adhesive layer surrounds the side wall and does not directly contact the bottom surface. The first support structure includes a plurality of through holes located on positions corresponding to the first electrode pad and the second electrode pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jui-Hsien Chang, Been-Yu Liaw, Cheng-Nan Han, Min-Hsun Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11094863
    Abstract: The application discloses a light-emitting device including a carrier, a light-emitting element and a connecting structure. The carrier includes a first connecting portion and a first necking portion extended from the first connecting portion. The first connecting portion has a first width, and the first necking portion has a second width. The second width is less than the first width. The light-emitting element includes a first light-emitting layer being able to emit a first light and a first contacting electrode formed under the first light-emitting layer. The first contacting electrode is corresponded to the first connecting portion. The connecting structure includes a first electrical connecting portion and a protection portion surrounding the first electrical connecting portion. The first electrical connecting portion is electrically connected to the first connecting portion and the first contacting electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Min-Hsun Hsieh, Tzu-Hsiang Wang
  • Patent number: 11094814
    Abstract: A semiconductor power device includes a substrate, a buffer structure formed on the substrate, a barrier structure formed on the buffer structure, a channel layer formed on the barrier structure, and a barrier layer formed on the channel layer. The barrier structure includes a first functional layer on the buffer structure, a first back-barrier layer on the first functional layer, and an interlayer between the first back-barrier layer and the first functional layer. A material of the first back-barrier layer comprises Alx1Ga1-x1N, a material of the first functional layer comprises Alx2Ga1-x2N, 0<x1?1, 0?x2?1, and x1?x2. The interlayer includes a carbon doped or an iron doped material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ya-Yu Yang, Shang-Ju Tu, Tsung-Cheng Chang, Chia-Cheng Liu
  • Patent number: 11088298
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light-emitting device comprising a substrate with a topmost surface; a first semiconductor stack arranged on the substrate, and comprising a first top surface separated from the topmost surface by a first distance; a first bonding layer arranged between the substrate and the first semiconductor stack; a second semiconductor stack arranged on the substrate, and comprising a second top surface separated from the topmost surface by a second distance which is different form the first distance; a second bonding layer arranged between the substrate and the second semiconductor stack; a third semiconductor stack arranged on the substrate, and comprising third top surface separated from the topmost surface by a third distance; and a third bonding layer arranged between the substrate and the third semiconductor stack; wherein the first semiconductor stack, the second semiconductor stack, and the third semiconductor stack are configured to emit different color lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chien-Fu Huang, Chih-Chiang Lu, Chun-Yu Lin, Hsin-Chih Chiu
  • Patent number: D928104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hui-Fang Kao, Yao-Ning Chan, Hao-Chun Liang, Shih-Chang Lee
  • Patent number: RE48798
    Abstract: A driver includes a semiconductor chip, a bridge rectifier, and a current driver. The semiconductor chip includes a rectifying diode and a constant current source formed thereon. The bridge rectifier includes the rectifying diode. The current driver includes the first constant current source to provide a constant current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Shu Huang, Chang-Hseih Wu, Min-Hsun Hsieh