Patents by Inventor An-Yao Chou
An-Yao Chou 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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Publication number: 20240154021Abstract: A p-GaN high-electron-mobility transistor (HEMT) includes a buffer layer stacked on a substrate, a channel layer stacked on the buffer layer, a supply layer stacked on the channel layer, a doped layer stacked on the supply layer, and a hydrogen barrier layer covering the supply layer and the doped layer. A source and a drain are electrically connected to the channel layer and the supply layer, respectively. A gate is located on the doped layer. The hydrogen barrier layer is doped with fluorine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: TING-CHANG CHANG, Wei-Chen Huang, Shih-Kai Lin, Yong-Ci Zhang, Sheng-Yao Chou, Chung-Wei Wu, Po-Hsun Chen
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Publication number: 20240138091Abstract: A rails assembly includes outer and inner rails, an elastic assembly, a hook member. The outer and inner rails are provided with first and second opening portions. The inner rail is disposed on the outer rail. The elastic assembly is disposed on the inner rail. The hook member is connected to the inner rail and opposite to the second opening portion. When the hook member is located at a first position by sliding the inner rail relative to the outer rail, the hook member is pushed by the elastic assembly to pass through the second opening portion. When the hook member is located at a second position in the same manner, the second and first opening portions are opposite to each other and the hook member is pushed by the elastic assembly to pass through the second and first opening portions. An electronic equipment including the rails assembly is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Yong-Qing Zhong, Zhong-Hui Mao, Zhao-Ping Fu, Chih Yao Chou
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Publication number: 20240128324Abstract: A field effect transistor includes a substrate having a transistor forming region thereon; an insulating layer on the substrate; a first graphene layer on the insulating layer within the transistor forming region; an etch stop layer on the first graphene layer within the transistor forming region; a first inter-layer dielectric layer on the etch stop layer; a gate trench recessed into the first inter-layer dielectric layer and the etch stop layer within the transistor forming region; a second graphene layer on interior surface of the gate trench; a gate dielectric layer on the second graphene layer and on the first inter-layer dielectric layer; and a gate electrode on the gate dielectric layer within the gate trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Kuo-Chih Lai, Shih-Min Chou, Nien-Ting Ho, Wei-Ming Hsiao, Li-Han Chen, Szu-Yao Yu, Chung-Yi Chiu
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Patent number: 11950431Abstract: A magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) device includes two magnetic tunnel junction elements and a magnetic shielding layer. The two magnetic tunnel junction elements are arranged side by side. The magnetic shielding layer is disposed between the magnetic tunnel junction elements. A method of forming said magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) device includes the following steps. An interlayer including a magnetic shielding layer is formed. The interlayer is etched to form recesses in the interlayer. The magnetic tunnel junction elements fill in the recesses. Or, a method of forming said magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) device includes the following steps. A magnetic tunnel junction layer is formed. The magnetic tunnel junction layer is patterned to form magnetic tunnel junction elements. An interlayer including a magnetic shielding layer is formed between the magnetic tunnel junction elements.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Wei Chen, Hui-Lin Wang, Yu-Ru Yang, Chin-Fu Lin, Yi-Syun Chou, Chun-Yao Yang
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Patent number: 11948581Abstract: A smart interpreter engine is provided. The smart interpreter engine includes a speech to text converter, a natural language processing module and a translator. The speech to text converter is utilized for converting speech data corresponding to a first language into text data corresponding to the first language. The natural language processing module is utilized for converting the text data corresponding to the first language into glossary text data corresponding to the first language according to a game software. The translator is utilized for converting the glossary text data corresponding to the first language into text data corresponding to a second language.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: ACER INCORPORATEDInventors: Gianna Tseng, Shih-Cheng Huang, Shang-Yao Lin, Szu-Ting Chou
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Publication number: 20240105705Abstract: Structures and methods of forming fan-out packages are provided. The packages described herein may include a cavity substrate, one or more semiconductor devices located in a cavity of the cavity substrate, and one or more redistribution structures. Embodiments include a cavity preformed in a cavity substrate. Various devices, such as integrated circuit dies, packages, or the like, may be placed in the cavity. Redistribution structures may also be formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Po-Hao Tsai, Techi Wong, Po-Yao Chuang, Shin-Puu Jeng, Meng-Wei Chou, Meng-Liang Lin
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Publication number: 20230413468Abstract: A casing assembly includes a frame, a support member, and an elastic holder, where the frame includes a frame bottom plate and a partition, the partition is disposed on the frame bottom plate and includes an engagement structure located at a side of the partition located away from the frame bottom plate, the support member is disposed on the frame bottom plate, and the elastic holder is disposed on the frame bottom plate and includes a holding structure movable with respect to the frame bottom plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Long-hua Wu, Zhong-Hui MAO, Chih Yao Chou
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Patent number: 11792952Abstract: An electronic device, including a device body, a case, at least one power supply module, and a power distribution module, is provided. The case is disposed on the device body. The at least one power supply module is disposed in the case. The power distribution module includes a main body, a handle, and an anti-removal frame. The main body is detachably disposed on the device body. The handle is rotatably connected to the main body. The anti-removal frame is slidably disposed in the case. The power supply module is configured to push against the anti-removal frame, so that the anti-removal frame slides toward the handle and restricts the handle from rotating relative to the main body. In addition, a power distribution module configured for the electronic device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Zhong-Hui Mao, Hua-Jun Liang, Chih Yao Chou
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Publication number: 20230301013Abstract: An electronic device, including a device body, a case, at least one power supply module, and a power distribution module, is provided. The case is disposed on the device body. The at least one power supply module is disposed in the case. The power distribution module includes a main body, a handle, and an anti-removal frame. The main body is detachably disposed on the device body. The handle is rotatably connected to the main body. The anti-removal frame is slidably disposed in the case. The power supply module is configured to push against the anti-removal frame, so that the anti-removal frame slides toward the handle and restricts the handle from rotating relative to the main body. In addition, a power distribution module configured for the electronic device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Zhong-Hui Mao, Hua-Jun Liang, Chih Yao Chou
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Patent number: 11603876Abstract: A telescopic tube is disclosed. By pressing and rotating a switching button, an abutting section is aligned to a first hole of an outer tube and then elastically pushed by an elastic member, a pin section of the switching button is released from engagement with a fastening hole of the inner tube, and the position of the inner tube in the outer tube can be adjusted individually. After the inner tube is adjusted completely and the switching button is pressed to rotated again, the pin section is inserted into the fastening hole, the engaging section is engaged in the first hole. When the switching button is pressed, the movement of the inner tube makes the switching button release from the first hole and the third hole, and the inner tube, the control assembly and the inner mounting member are retractable in the through hole of the outer tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Inventor: Ching-Yao Chou
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Publication number: 20230003242Abstract: A telescopic tube is disclosed. By pressing and rotating a switching button, an abutting section is aligned to a first hole of an outer tube and then elastically pushed by an elastic member, a pin section of the switching button is released from engagement with a fastening hole of the inner tube, and the position of the inner tube in the outer tube can be adjusted individually. After the inner tube is adjusted completely and the switching button is pressed to rotated again, the pin section is inserted into the fastening hole, the engaging section is engaged in the first hole. When the switching button is pressed, the movement of the inner tube makes the switching button release from the first hole and the third hole, and the inner tube, the control assembly and the inner mounting member are retractable in the through hole of the outer tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Ching-Yao Chou
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Patent number: 11481675Abstract: An identity recognition system based on compressed signals and a method thereof are provided. When a sensing end is in an identification mode, it continuously measures a physiological identification signal of a user having at least one first predetermined length of time, and performs a compression process on the physiological identification signal having at least one first predetermined length of time to generate a first compressed signal. An identification end receives the first compressed signal, obtains first identification information of the first compressed signal in a discrimination subspace according to a principal eigenvector, and recognizes the first identification signal according to a classification model from a learning end to determine that the user is one of multiple subjects.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITYInventors: An-Yeu Wu, Ching-Yao Chou, Yo-Woei Pua, Win-Ken Beh
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Publication number: 20210056460Abstract: An identity recognition system based on compressed signals and a method thereof are provided. When a sensing end is in an identification mode, it continuously measures a physiological identification signal of a user having at least one first predetermined length of time, and performs a compression process on the physiological identification signal having at least one first predetermined length of time to generate a first compressed signal. An identification end receives the first compressed signal, obtains first identification information of the first compressed signal in a discrimination subspace according to a principal eigenvector, and recognizes the first identification signal according to a classification model from a learning end to determine that the user is one of multiple subjects.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: An-Yeu WU, Ching-Yao CHOU, Yo-Woei PUA, Win-Ken BEH
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Publication number: 20200378422Abstract: A telescopic tube is disclosed. By pressing and rotating a switching button, an abutting section is aligned to a first hole of an outer tube and then elastically pushed by an elastic member, a pin section of the switching button is released from engagement with a fastening hole of the inner tube, and the position of the inner tube in the outer tube can be adjusted individually. After the inner tube is adjusted completely and the switching button is pressed to rotated again, the pin section is inserted into the fastening hole, the engaging section is engaged in the first hole. When the switching button is pressed, the movement of the inner tube makes the switching button release from the first hole and the third hole, and the inner tube, the control assembly and the inner mounting member are retractable in the through hole of the outer tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventor: Ching-Yao Chou
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Patent number: 10854973Abstract: An antenna apparatus and an electronic apparatus are provided. The electronic apparatus includes the antenna apparatus. The antenna apparatus includes a radiator, a first and a second impedance control circuit. The radiator receives and transmits a radio frequency (RF) signal. The first impedance control circuit is electrically connected to the radiator and transmits the RF signal. The second impedance control circuit includes an impedance matching circuit and an inductor. The first end of the impedance matching circuit is electrically connected to the radiator. The impedance matching circuit adjusts the impedance matching of the radiator and transmits a sensing signal. The inductor is electrically connected to the second end of the impedance matching circuit. The inductor transmits a sensing signal, and blocks the RF signal. Accordingly, the structures of the antenna and the circuit can be simplified, and the influence between the RF signal and the sensing signal can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: An-Yao Chou, Shih-Chia Liu, Yen-Hao Yu, Li-Chun Lee, Jhin-Ciang Chen, Chao-Lin Wu, Jui-Hung Lai
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Patent number: 10832910Abstract: A method for processing a substrate is provided. The method comprises forming a patterned photoresist over a first material, the patterned photoresist comprising island portions and shaped spaces surrounding the island portions. An area of each of the island portions is reduced to enlarge the shaped spaces, which are filled with a second material. The island portions are removed to form first openings in the second material. Portions of the first material exposed through the first openings are removed to form second openings in the first material. Portions of a substrate exposed through the second openings are removed to form holes in the substrate. Methods of patterning a substrate and methods of forming a hole pattern in a substrate are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kuo-Yao Chou
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Patent number: 10768526Abstract: A substrate having a target material layer is provided. A first hard mask layer, a second hard mask layer, and a photoresist layer are formed on the target material layer. The photoresist layer is transferred into first patterns on the second hard mask layer. Regions of the second hard mask layer not protected by the first patterns are etched away, thereby forming second patterns. The first patterns are trimmed to form trimmed features. A conformal spacer material layer is deposited on the trimmed features, the second patterns, and the first hard mask. The spacer material layer is etched to form first spacers on sidewalls of the trimmed features, and second spacers on sidewalls of the second patterns. The trimmed features are removed. Regions of the second patterns not protected by the first spacers are removed, thereby forming patterns with a reduced, fine pitch.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kuo-Yao Chou
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Patent number: 10756625Abstract: An integrated module of acoustic wave device with active thermal compensation comprises a substrate, an acoustic wave filter, an active adjustment circuit and at least one variable capacitance device. The acoustic wave filter comprises a plurality of series acoustic wave resonators formed on the substrate, at least one shunt acoustic wave resonator formed on the substrate and a thermal sensing acoustic wave resonator. Each of the variable capacitance device is connected in parallel to one of the series and shunt acoustic wave resonators. The active adjustment circuit outputs an active thermal compensation signal correlated to a thermal variation sensed by the thermal sensing acoustic wave resonator to the variable capacitance device. The active thermal compensation signal induces a capacitance variation of the variable capacitance device such that the impact of the thermal variation to the acoustic wave device is compensated.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: WIN SEMICONDUCTORS CORP.Inventors: Re Ching Lin, Shu Hsiao Tsai, Cheng Kuo Lin, Chih-Feng Chiang, Fan Hsiu Huang, Tung-Yao Chou
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Patent number: 10727741Abstract: An acoustic wave filter having thermal sensing acoustic wave resonator comprises a substrate, a plurality of series acoustic wave resonators formed on the substrate, at least one shunt acoustic wave resonator formed on the substrate and a thermal sensing acoustic wave resonator. The thermal sensing acoustic wave resonator is one of a series acoustic wave resonator and a shunt acoustic wave resonator. Thereby the thermal sensing acoustic wave resonator plays dual roles of thermal sensing and acoustic wave filtering.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: WIN SEMICONDUCTORS CORP.Inventors: Re Ching Lin, Shu Hsiao Tsai, Cheng Kuo Lin, Fan Hsiu Huang, Chih-Feng Chiang, Tung-Yao Chou
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Patent number: 10707080Abstract: A method of forming patterns includes the steps of providing a substrate on which a target layer and a hard mask layer are formed; forming a plurality of first resist patterns on the hard mask layer; performing a tilt-angle ion implant process to form a first doped area and a second doped area in the hard mask layer between adjacent first resist patterns; removing the first resist patterns; coating a directed self-assembly (DSA) material layer onto the hard mask layer; performing a self-assembling process of the DSA material layer to form repeatedly arranged block copolymer patterns in the DSA material layer; removing undesired portions from the DSA material layer to form second patterns on the hard mask layer; transferring the second patterns to the hard mask layer to form third patterns; and etching the target layer through the third patterns.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kuo-Yao Chou