Patents by Inventor Calvin Hung

Calvin Hung 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).

  • Patent number: 8921145
    Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) device and method for forming a MEMS device is provided. A proof mass is suspended a distance above a surface of a substrate by a fulcrum. A pair of sensing plates are positioned on the substrate on opposing sides of the fulcrum. Metal bumps are associated with each sensing plate and positioned near a respective distal end of the proof mass. Each metal bump extends from the surface of the substrate and generally inhibits charge-induced stiction associated with the proof mass. Oxide bumps are associated with each of the pair of sensing plates and positioned between the respective sensing plate and the fulcrum. Each oxide bump extends from the first surface of the substrate a greater distance than the metal bumps and acts as a shock absorber by preventing the distal ends of the proof mass from contacting the metal bumps during shock loading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Pao Shu, Kelvin Tai, Calvin Hung, Benior Chen
  • Publication number: 20140186986
    Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) device and method for forming a MEMS device is provided. A proof mass is suspended a distance above a surface of a substrate by a fulcrum. A pair of sensing plates are positioned on the substrate on opposing sides of the fulcrum. Metal bumps are associated with each sensing plate and positioned near a respective distal end of the proof mass. Each metal bump extends from the surface of the substrate and generally inhibits charge-induced stiction associated with the proof mass. Oxide bumps are associated with each of the pair of sensing plates and positioned between the respective sensing plate and the fulcrum. Each oxide bump extends from the first surface of the substrate a greater distance than the metal bumps and acts as a shock absorber by preventing the distal ends of the proof mass from contacting the metal bumps during shock loading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Pao Shu, Kelvin Tai, Calvin Hung, Benior Chen
  • Patent number: 8631356
    Abstract: Methods and systems for presenting advertisements based on user interactivity with a web page are provided. According to embodiments of the invention, a web page is rendered on a client device. Gesture interactivity with the web page is monitored on the client device. A trigger is executed which defines an interactive event. When the interactive event occurs, as determined based on the monitored gesture interactivity with the web page, secondary content, such as an advertisement, is downloaded and displayed on the client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: John Lai, Mandar Shinde, Calvin Hung, Sven Haiges
  • Publication number: 20120023457
    Abstract: Methods and systems for presenting advertisements based on user interactivity with a web page are provided. According to embodiments of the invention, a web page is rendered on a client device. Gesture interactivity with the web page is monitored on the client device. A trigger is executed which defines an interactive event. When the interactive event occurs, as determined based on the monitored gesture interactivity with the web page, secondary content, such as an advertisement, is downloaded and displayed on the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Yahoo!, Inc.
    Inventors: John Lai, Mandar Shinde, Calvin Hung, Sven Haiges