Patents by Inventor Chang LIAO
Chang LIAO 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: 20240151999Abstract: A cholesterol liquid crystal display device integrated with solar modules includes a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate, a first cholesterol liquid crystal module and a solar module. The first cholesterol liquid crystal module is arranged between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate. The solar module is arranged between the first transparent substrate and the first cholesterol liquid crystal module. Therefore, the cholesterol liquid crystal display device of the present invention does not need a backlight module. By combining the light transmission characteristics of the cholesterol liquid crystal display device with the coating process characteristics of the solar module, the cholesterol liquid crystal display device with energy conservation and environmental protection is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: NIEN-CHIEH WANG, YAO-JEN HSIEH, CHI-CHANG LIAO
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Patent number: 11977302Abstract: A cholesteric liquid crystal display device and a driving method for improving non-uniform image quality of the cholesteric liquid crystal display device. The cholesteric liquid crystal display device includes a cholesteric liquid crystal display panel and a liquid crystal drive unit. The cholesteric liquid crystal display panel is composed of multiple row circuit structures and multiple column circuit structures. The liquid crystal driving unit sequentially outputs column driving voltages to a plurality of column circuit structures in a scanning manner. After scanning the multiple column circuit structures, the liquid crystal driving unit applies an unselected voltage to the multiple column circuit structures together with more than 18 times the scanning unit time course, so as to make the brightness of the overall picture more uniform.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: IRIS OPTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming-Liang Tsai, Wu-Chang Yang, Chi-Chang Liao
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Publication number: 20240126127Abstract: A cholesteric liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a third substrate, a first cholesteric liquid crystal layer, a second cholesteric liquid crystal layer, a first common electrode pattern layer, a second common electrode pattern layer, and a first TFT circuit pattern layer and the second TFT circuit pattern layer. The first cholesteric liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The second cholesteric liquid crystal layer is disposed between the second substrate and the third substrate. The first common electrode pattern layer is disposed on the first substrate. The second common electrode pattern layer is disposed on the third substrate. The first TFT circuit pattern layer and the second TFT circuit pattern layer are respectively disposed on two opposite surfaces of the second substrate. The first TFT circuit pattern layer and the second TFT circuit pattern layer are arranged correspondingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: CHI-CHANG LIAO, WU-CHANG YANG
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Patent number: 11959864Abstract: A photolithography method includes dispensing a first liquid toward a target layer through a nozzle at a first distance from the target layer; moving the nozzle such that the nozzle is at a second distance from the target layer, wherein the second distance is different from the first distance; dispensing a second liquid toward the target layer through the nozzle at the second distance from the target layer; and patterning the target layer after dispensing the first liquid and the second liquid.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Chi-Hung Liao, Wei Chang Cheng
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Patent number: 11961485Abstract: The present invention relates to a cholesteric liquid crystal display, a liquid crystal driving unit, and a driving method for reducing the maximum driving voltage. The cholesteric liquid crystal display comprises a cholesteric liquid crystal display panel, a temperature detecting device, and a liquid crystal driving unit. If the temperature detecting device detects a temperature below the optimal range for the cholesteric liquid crystal display panel, the liquid crystal driving unit will operate the cholesteric liquid crystal display panel in DDS timing mode. When the temperature detecting device detects that the temperature of the display panel exceeds the optimal temperature range, the liquid crystal driving unit will operate the display panel in PWM timing mode, which can solve the problem of increased power consumption caused by changes in ambient temperature, and can greatly improve the better color level.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: IRIS OPTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Cheng-Hung Yao, Chi-Chang Liao
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Publication number: 20240117862Abstract: An actuating device includes an actuator and a stationary portion. The actuator has at least one driving portion. The stationary portion is provided at an arbitrary position along the actuator such that the driving portion forms a first driving portion and a second driving portion. The first driving portion and the second driving portion can be provided with the same actuating ability or with different actuating abilities respectively by adjusting the position of the stationary portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Chih CHANG, Po-Yuan LIAO
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Patent number: 11947204Abstract: A cholesterol liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal display panel and a liquid crystal driving unit. The liquid crystal display panel has a plurality of pixels. The liquid crystal driving unit applies row driving voltages and column driving voltages to a designated pixel according to the input signal. After the input signal is transmitted, the liquid crystal driving unit activates the power-down signal within a certain period of time to reduce the row driving voltage and the column driving voltage applied to the specified pixel. Thereby, the crosstalk phenomenon on the cholesteric liquid crystal display device can be improved.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: IRIS OPTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Wu-Chang Yang, Chi-Chang Liao
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Patent number: 11946559Abstract: A vessel pressure regulating system with a multidirectional control valve device includes: a pressure source; the multidirectional control valve device, which includes a housing, an actuation unit, and a working element, the housing having an interior space, an input port, and an output port, the input port being in communication with the pressure source, the actuation unit having a stationary portion and a driving portion, and the working element being controlled by the driving portion in order to open or close the output port; a vessel in communication with the output port; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the pressure source and of the driving portion. The vessel pressure regulating system enables a safety airbag of a vehicle or a similar device in a chair, bed, or the like to function effectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: KOGE MICRO TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Chih Chang, Po-Yuan Liao
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Patent number: 11948528Abstract: The present invention relates to a driving method of a cholesteric liquid crystal display. It includes the steps in the following: driving each scan line by a dynamic driving scheme (DDS) including an Evolution phase; refreshing a frame of the cholesteric liquid crystal display by a full refresh mode, each scan line driven N times during the Evolution phase in the full refresh mode; and refreshing a part of the frame by a partial-refresh mode, each scan line driven M times in the Evolution phase in the partial-refresh mode, wherein M is greater than N.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: IRIS OPTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming-Liang Tsai, Wu-Chang Yang, Chi-Chang Liao
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Patent number: 11946569Abstract: An actuating and sensing module is disclosed and includes a bottom plate, a gas pressure sensor, a thin gas transportation device and a cover plate. The bottom plate includes a pressure relief orifice, a discharging orifice and a communication orifice. The gas pressure sensor is disposed on the bottom plate and seals the communication orifice. The thin gas transportation device is disposed on the bottom plate and seals the pressure relief orifice and the discharging orifice. The cover plate is disposed on the bottom plate and covers the gas pressure sensor and the thin gas-transportation device. The cover plate includes an intake orifice. The thin gas transportation device is driven to inhale gas through the intake orifice, the gas is then discharged through the discharging orifice by the thin gas transportation device, and a pressure change of the gas is sensed by the gas pressure sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: MICROJET TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hao-Jan Mou, Shih-Chang Chen, Jia-Yu Liao, Hung-Hsin Liao, Chung-Wei Kao, Chi-Feng Huang, Yung-Lung Han, Chang-Yen Tsai, Wei-Ming Lee
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Patent number: 11934027Abstract: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Chih-Wei Weng, Chia-Che Wu, Chien-Yu Kao, Hsiao-Hsin Hu, He-Ling Chang, Chao-Hsi Wang, Chen-Hsien Fan, Che-Wei Chang, Mao-Gen Jian, Sung-Mao Tsai, Wei-Jhe Shen, Yung-Ping Yang, Sin-Hong Lin, Tzu-Yu Chang, Sin-Jhong Song, Shang-Yu Hsu, Meng-Ting Lin, Shih-Wei Hung, Yu-Huai Liao, Mao-Kuo Hsu, Hsueh-Ju Lu, Ching-Chieh Huang, Chih-Wen Chiang, Yu-Chiao Lo, Ying-Jen Wang, Shu-Shan Chen, Che-Hsiang Chiu
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Patent number: 11935981Abstract: A photo-detecting device includes a first semiconductor layer with a first dopant, a light-absorbing layer, a second semiconductor layer, and a semiconductor contact layer. The second semiconductor layer is located on the first semiconductor layer and has a first region and a second region, the light absorbing layer is located between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer and has a third region and a fourth region, the semiconductor contact layer contacts the first region. The first region includes a second dopant and a third dopant, the second region includes second dopant, and the third region includes third dopant. The semiconductor contact layer has a first thickness greater than 50 ? and smaller than 1000 ?.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Chu-Jih Su, Chia-Hsiang Chou, Wei-Chih Peng, Wen-Luh Liao, Chao-Shun Huang, Hsuan-Le Lin, Shih-Chang Lee, Mei Chun Liu, Chen Ou
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Publication number: 20240085676Abstract: A light-folding element includes an object-side surface, an image-side surface, a reflection surface and a connection surface. The reflection surface is configured to reflect imaging light passing through the object-side surface to the image-side surface. The connection surface is connected to the object-side, image-side and reflection surfaces. The light-folding element has a recessed structure located at the connection surface. The recessed structure is recessed from the connection surface an includes a top end portion, a bottom end portion and a tapered portion located between the top end and bottom end portions. The top end portion is located at an edge of the connection surface. The tapered portion has two tapered edges located on the connection surface. The tapered edges are connected to the top end and bottom end portions. A width of the tapered portion decreases in a direction from the top end portion towards the bottom end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: LARGAN PRECISION CO., LTD.Inventors: Min-Chun LIAO, Lin An CHANG, Ming-Ta CHOU, Jyun-Jia CHENG, Cheng-Feng LIN, Ming-Shun CHANG
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Patent number: 11927578Abstract: A smart wearable device includes a wearable device body, a signal control module, a gas detection module, a signal recording module, and a vibration generating module. The gas detection module can detect a gas concentration of a predetermined gas surrounding the wearable device body so as to obtain a gas concentration signal. The signal recording module can record a plurality of gas concentration values that are provided by the gas concentration signal, and record a plurality of gas-measuring time points that are respectively configured for obtaining the gas concentration values. The vibration generating module can generate a prompt signal according to the gas concentration value provided by the gas concentration signal, and generate a beat signal according to a user setting value. Therefore, the smart wearable device can provide relevant information corresponding to the gas concentration signal, the prompt signal, and the beat signal for a user.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: RADIANT INNOVATION INC.Inventors: Yu-Chien Huang, Chien-Chang Liao
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Publication number: 20240079524Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure located on the first semiconductor structure, and an active layer located between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure. The first semiconductor structure has a first conductivity type, and includes a plurality of first layers and a plurality of second layers alternately stacked. The second semiconductor structure has a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type. The plurality of first layers and the plurality of second layers include indium and phosphorus, and the plurality of first layers and the plurality of second layers respectively have a first indium atomic percentage and a second indium atomic percentage. The second indium atomic percentage is different from the first indium atomic percentage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Wei-Jen HSUEH, Shih-Chang LEE, Kuo-Feng HUANG, Wen-Luh LIAO, Jiong-Chaso SU, Yi-Chieh LIN, Hsuan-Le LIN
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Publication number: 20240045245Abstract: A cholesteric liquid crystal composite display device includes a cholesteric liquid crystal reflective display device and a transmissive display device. The transmissive display device is located below the cholesteric liquid crystal reflective display device. When the cholesteric liquid crystal reflective display device is displayed in a transparent state, the light transmittance of the cholesteric liquid crystal reflective display device is higher than that of the cholesteric liquid crystal reflective display device when it is displayed in a dark state through a rated driving mode. Thereby, the display of the cholesteric liquid crystal composite display device is made clearer and the display quality is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: CHENG-HUNG YAO, CHI-CHANG LIAO
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Publication number: 20240021694Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a first superlattice structure and a second superlattice structure over the substrate, a gate stack that surrounds a channel region of each of the first superlattice structures and the second superlattice structure, and source/drain structures on opposite sides of the gate stack contacting sidewalls of the first superlattice structure and the second superlattice structure. The second superlattice structure is disposed over the first superlattice structure. Each of the first superlattice structures and the second superlattice structure includes vertically stacked alternating first nanosheets of a first semiconductor material and second nanosheets of a second semiconductor material that is different from the first semiconductor material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Shin-Cheng LIU, Kuei-Shu CHANG LIAO
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Publication number: 20240013743Abstract: A cholesteric liquid crystal (ChLC) display and driving method thereof are provided. The ChLC display has a driving circuit for providing voltage on a scan line and a data line so as to drive a pixel. The driving circuit provides a first voltage and a second voltage to the data and the scan lines during a first time period, a third voltage to the data line and/or a fourth voltage to the scan line during a second time period, a fifth voltage and a sixth voltage to the data and the scan lines during a third time period. The first and sixth voltages are high levels, the second and fifth voltages are low levels, the levels of the third and fourth voltages are between the high and low levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Chia-Che WU, Wu-Chang YANG, Chi-Chang LIAO
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Publication number: 20240014066Abstract: A trench isolation structure and method of making the same is provided. The trench isolation structure comprises a trench in a substrate, the trench having a bottom surface and sidewalls. A polycrystalline material is at least partially in the trench and an amorphous layer is over the polycrystalline material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: HUNG CHANG LIAO, SHIANG YANG ONG, JIANBO ZHOU, ZHONGXIU YANG, SIVAKAMI SUBRAMANIAN
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Patent number: D1010830Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: RADIANT INNOVATION INC.Inventors: Yu-Chien Huang, Chien-Chang Liao