Patents by Inventor A. Lin
A. 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: 10495687Abstract: Disclosed is a chip reliability testing method that includes mounting a test chip on a test board whereby each test circuit of the test chip is connected to a different pair of input and output terminals. The reliability test can include applying a test voltage to a first (input) bump and measuring an output voltage on a second (output) bump connected to the same test circuit. The first and second bumps are, in turn, electrically connected to each other through a series of conductive materials to define the test circuit. The conductive materials include first and second contact pads under the first and second bumps with the contact pads, in turn, being connected to a conductive substrate or redistribution layer. The conductive substrate or redistribution layer is, in turn, connected to first and second conductive vias that each provide a connection to one or more of a series of conductive layers that are arranged under the conductive substrate or redistribution layer and over a silicon device.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Shiang-Ruei Su, Liang-Chen Lin, Chia-Wei Tu
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Patent number: 10495201Abstract: A power transmission system includes a power source, a first power transmission distribution device, a first load and a second load. A power outputted by the power source is transmitted to the first power transmission distribution device, is divided into a first transmission power and a second transmission power through the first power transmission distribution device, and is transmitted to the first load and the second load, respectively. The transmission direction for the power to be inputted to a first power input end is perpendicular to the transmission direction of the first transmission power and the second transmission power, and the transmission direction of the first transmission power is opposite to the transmission direction of the second transmission power.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Inventor: Yao-Chang Lin
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Patent number: 10497838Abstract: A method for producing an optic device, an optic device and an assembly including such an optic device are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes providing an active medium mechanically carried by a carrier body or included in the carrier body; applying an adhesive layer to at least one of the active medium or the carrier body, wherein the adhesive layer comprises at least one organic material and is applied by physical or chemical vapor phase deposition, and wherein a thickness of the adhesive layer is between 20 nm and 0.6 ?m inclusive.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: I-Hsin Lin-Lefebvre, Reinhard Streitel, Darshan Kundaliya
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Patent number: 10494716Abstract: A semiconductor fabrication apparatus includes a processing chamber; a wafer stage configured in the processing chamber; a first chemical delivery mechanism configured in the processing chamber to provide a first chemical to a first reaction zone in the processing chamber; and air edge mechanisms configured on both sides of the first reaction zone to isolate the first reaction zone from other reaction zones in the processing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Anthony Lin, Ching-Lun Lai, Pei-Ren Jeng, Tze-Liang Lee
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Patent number: 10495868Abstract: A microscope apparatus includes a sample carrying module, a light source module and a lens module. The sample carrying module includes an adhesive element and a body having a light-transmission region and a sample viewing surface. The adhesive element is detachably adhered to the body, and at least partially covers the light-transmission region, such that the adhesive element is disposed adjacent to the sample viewing surface. The light source module is detachably disposed at a side of the body, and includes a base and a light source. The base has an aperture, and the sample carrying module is detachably disposed at a side of the aperture. The light source is disposed in the base. The lens module includes at least one lens, which is detachably disposed at one side of the sample carrying module and substantially focuses at the sample viewing surface, and corresponds to the light source module.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: AIDMICS BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Cheng-Ming Lin, Chang-Yu Chen, Tsun-Chao Chiang, Shu-Sheng Lin
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Patent number: 10496873Abstract: A body information analysis apparatus and a method of detecting face shape by using same are provided. The apparatus includes an image fetching module; a display module; a processing unit including a face analysis module for positioning two eyebrows, a mouth and first features of a face contour in response to an identified face wherein the first features are at two sides of the face respectively; a first calculation module for calculating a vertical distance between the mouth and either eyebrow and taking same as a first distance, calculating a horizontal distance between the first features and taking same as a second distance, and calculating a first ratio of the first distance to the second distance; a face detection module for determining the face shape; and an information creation module.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Cal-Comp Big Data, Inc.Inventors: Shyh-Yong Shen, Min-Chang Chi, Hui-Teng Lin, Ching-Wei Wang
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Patent number: 10498237Abstract: A multi-phase DC-DC power converter includes an error amplifier, a comparator, a phase selection circuit, a plurality of phase circuits and a PFM/PWM logic control circuit. The plurality of phase circuits are each associated with a phase of the multi-phase DC-DC power converter, each including a turn-on clock generation circuit, a first switching transistor, a second switching transistor, an output inductor, a zero-crossing detection circuit, and a control logic. The PFM/PWM logic control circuit is configured to output, in response to a PFM control signal and a control signal associated with switch signals, a first PFM control signal and a second PFM control signal to a first phase circuit and a second phase circuit of the plurality of phase circuits. The PFM/PWM logic control circuit enters a first phase, a second phase, and a third phase under a light load condition or a no load condition.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: ANPEC ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Hsin-Tai Lin, Tzu-Yang Yen
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Patent number: 10493519Abstract: A mold, punch and workpiece are provided. In a preferred embodiment, a tapering outer edge is provided, along with a plurality of rib sets arranged circumferentially about the outer edge, and a ramp. A ramp may be located to facilitate the removal of burrs. Various slot patterns may be provided or formed, including star-shapes/Torx® slots. Using the present invention, a driver bit may be more securely fit to the slot of a screw, for example, allowing the screw to be threaded into a machined part more securely and smoothly, reducing rocking, shaking or tilt.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Phillips Fastener, LLCInventors: Michael J Ross, Chen Hung Lin, Kuo Yung Yu
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Patent number: 10497341Abstract: A screen display method and apparatus and a mobile terminal are provided. The method includes: acquiring target offset position information of the display screen of the mobile terminal deviating from a preset reference position; searching for target display region information corresponding to the target offset position information from a preset database, the preset database comprising at least one set of offset position information and display region information corresponding to each set of the offset position information; and displaying content to be displayed by the mobile terminal in a display region indicated by the target display region information.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2019Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.Inventor: Yugui Lin
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Patent number: 10497915Abstract: A battery structure including a first battery unit, a second battery unit, a separation membrane and a packing is provided. The first and the second battery units respectively include at least one anode, at least one cathode and a dielectric layer located between the at least one anode and the at least one cathode close to each other. The at least one anode and the at least one cathode are alternately stacked with each other. The second battery unit is stacked on the first battery unit. A dimension of the first battery unit is smaller than that of the second battery unit. The separation membrane is disposed between the first and the second battery units. The packing covers the first and the second battery units and the separation membrane. An electronic device including the battery structure, and a manufacturing method of the battery structure, are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2014Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Wan-Hsieh Liu, Shu-Feng Lin, Chih-Kai Hu, Yung-Ling Chou
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Patent number: 10494039Abstract: A suspension system for controlling multiple degrees of freedom of a cab of a vehicle has mounting pads that support the cab with a spring assembly connected between the chassis and each mounting pad, allowing the cab to move with multiple degrees of freedom. A lateral rod connects with one of the mounting pads, with the chassis, and restricts sideways motion of the cab. A longitudinal rod connects with one of the mounting pads, with the chassis, and restricts forward motion of the cab. A stabilizer bar connects with one of the front mounting pads, one of the rear mounting pads, the chassis structure, and controls forward pitch rate of the cab. A roll control bar connects with the rear mounting pads and the chassis structure, and controls lateral roll rate of the cab.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Donald E. Young, Joshua J. Kappelman, Jade E. Bender, Wen Tsung Lin, Byron N. Manternach
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Patent number: 10498010Abstract: An antenna structure includes a metal housing, a first ground portion, a second ground portion, a first feed source, and a coupling portion. The metal housing includes a front frame, a backboard, and a side frame. The side frame defines a slot and the front frame defines a first groove and a first gap. The slot, the first groove, and the first gap separate a first antenna section from the metal housing. The first ground portion and the second ground portion are both electrically connected to the first antenna section and grounded. One end of the coupling portion is electrically connected to the first feed source. The coupling portion is spaced apart from the first antenna section and current from the first feed source is coupled to the first antenna section through the coupling portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yen-Hui Lin, Yun-Jian Chang, Jung-Chin Lin
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Patent number: 10498665Abstract: Techniques for managing cloud-based systems are provided. A user provides search criteria for cloud-based resources through a web-based user interface. A search for the cloud-based resources is conducted based on the search criteria. The web-based interface displays a listing of cloud-based resources matching the search criteria. The user provides an input indicating a request to keep awake a first cloud-based resource. In response, the web-based interface copies an original operating schedule for the first cloud-based resource into a first tag and modifies the original operating schedule contained within a second tag to form a modified operating schedule to cause the cloud-based resource to keep awake. The user can restore the original operating schedule when desired. Alternatively, the web-based interface can automatically restore the original operating schedule when a predetermined time period expires.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Ron Meck, James Laiche, Daniel Eisenberg, Jacob Walden, Tianzhen Lin, Chienyi Hung, Mamadou Balde, Celik Sismanturk, Jason McGinthy, Scott Foreman
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Patent number: 10499298Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a mobile terminal control method and a mobile terminal. When initiating connection establishment to an access network element corresponding to a target cell, a mobile terminal can at least skip sending, to an access network element corresponding to a serving cell, a measurement report of a measurement reporting event corresponding to indication information, and directly initiate connection establishment to the access network element corresponding to the target cell, so that the mobile terminal can initiate, in a timely manner, connection establishment to the access network element corresponding to the target cell.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventor: Bo Lin
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Patent number: 10495970Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for improving post-photolithography critical dimension (CD) uniformity for features printed on a photoresist. A layer can be formed on one or more printed features and subsequently etched to improve overall CD uniformity across the features. For example the method includes a material layer disposed over a substrate and a photoresist over the material layer. The photoresist is patterned to form a first feature with a first critical dimension (CD) and a second feature with a second CD that is larger than the first CD. Further, a layer is formed with one or more deposition/etch cycles in the second feature to form a modified second CD that is nominally equal to the first CD.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xi-Zong Chen, Cha-Hsin Chao, Yi-Wei Chiu, Li-Te Hsu, Chih-Hsuan Lin
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Patent number: 10494656Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered polypeptides having imine reductase activity, polynucleotides encoding the engineered imine reductases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered imine reductases, and methods of using these engineered polypeptides with a range of ketone and amine substrate compounds to prepare secondary and tertiary amine product compounds.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Codexis, Inc.Inventors: Haibin Chen, Steven J. Collier, Jovana Nazor, Joly Sukumaran, Derek Smith, Jeffrey C. Moore, Gregory Hughes, Jacob Janey, Gjalt W. Huisman, Scott J. Novick, Nicholas J. Agard, Oscar Alvizo, Gregory A. Cope, Wan Lin Yeo, Stefanie Ng Minor
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Patent number: 10495544Abstract: A failure detection device is disclosed. The failure detection device may receive operations data related to operations of a set of parts of a machine. The failure detection device may process the operations data using a condition-based processing technique. The condition-based processing technique may be associated with mapping initial values of data elements of the operations data to binary values based on satisfaction of a first set of conditions by the initial values. The failure detection device may detect a presence of a possible issue with the operations of the set of parts based on a second set of conditions, associated with the binary values and the initial values, being satisfied during a time period. The failure detection device may perform, after detecting the presence of the possible issue, a set of actions related to addressing the possible issue.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Andrew Billing, Kurt Hopf, David J. Lin, Michael Campagna
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Patent number: 10499403Abstract: Disclosed are an interference reporting and resource adjustment method and apparatus, the method comprising: a node reporting, when determining that there is interference, interference indication information to a base station, wherein the interference indication information comprises: an interfered resource, and a signal to interference and noise ratio; after receiving the interference indication information, the base station determining, when it is determined that there is interference according to the signal to interference and noise ratio, the other nodes using the interfered resource; and adjusting a resource used by the other nodes, so as to avoid interference. By means of the present invention, resource collision can be reduced, so that the resource adjustment efficiency of a communication system is improved, and the requirements for applications with characteristics of low time delay and high reliability can be met.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: China Academy of Telecommunications TechnologyInventors: Li Zhao, Yuan Feng, Haijun Zhou, Jiayi Fang, Jiye Tang, Lin Lin
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Patent number: 10497821Abstract: A thermophotovoltaic (TPV) energy converter includes a thermal emitter to generate photons of energy in response to receiving heat and a thermal receiver arranged at a distance from the thermal emitter. The thermal receiver includes a photovoltaic cell converting the received photons into electric energy. The thermal emitter includes a first layer of material arranged on a surface of the thermal emitter closest to the thermal receiver. The thermal receiver includes a second layer of material arranged on a surface of the thermal receiver closest to the thermal emitter. The first layer of material and the second layer of material have surface resonant frequencies above a bandgap of the photovoltaic cell.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Chungwei Lin, Bingnan Wang, Koon Hoo Teo
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Patent number: 10499501Abstract: A cover window is provided and includes a substrate and a coating layer. The substrate has a thickness of 60 to 120 ?m. The substrate has a Re of 6000 to 12000. The coating layer is coated on the substrate. The cover window has a first direction and a second direction. The first direction is a machine direction of the cover window. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. A tensile stress of 50 to 130 MPa is exerted in the first direction. A tensile stress of 140 to 300 MPa is exerted in the second direction. Since the substrate has a Re of 6000 to 12000, a penetrating ray of an incident ray is uniformly distributed on a visible region of the cover window, so as to reduce the phase difference between reflected rays, reduce rainbow patterns, and enhance visibility under a polarizer.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignees: INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY (CHENGDU) CO., LTD., INTERFACE OPTOELECTRONICS (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., GENERAL INTERFACE SOLUTION LIMITEDInventors: Chun-Jen Chen, Nan-Tsun Kuo, Chia-Ming Hsieh, Tzu-Hsiang Lin