Patents by Inventor Chang-On Lee
Chang-On Lee 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: 20240185885Abstract: A method of forming patterned magnetic media disclosed herein includes patterning a guiding layer on a substrate to form a nucleation guiding pattern. A layer of magnetic material is formed over the nucleation guiding pattern. The magnetic material may comprise a non-magnetic segregant. Magnetic grains are grown in a down-track direction and in a cross-track direction responsive to the nucleation guiding pattern and the non-magnetic segregant forms grain boundaries between the magnetic grains.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2023Publication date: June 6, 2024Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Shuaigang Xiao, Thomas Chang, Kim Yang Lee, XiaoMin Yang, Jiansheng Wu
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Publication number: 20240185504Abstract: A video encoding method according to the present disclosure includes classifying a plurality of view images into basic images and additional images, performing pruning on at least one of the plurality of view images on the basis of the classification result, generating an atlas based on the pruning results, and encoding the atlas and metadata for the atlas.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: June 6, 2024Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Hong Chang SHIN, Gwang Soon LEE
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Publication number: 20240181568Abstract: A method for producing graphene, configured for forming a graphene layer on a surface of an object. The method includes steps of: depositing a poly-p-xylene material layer on the surface: and converting the poly-p-xylene material layer into a graphene layer by using a laser sintering process or a plasma-assisted sintering process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Yun-Wei TSAI, Hsien-Yeh CHEN, Shu-Man HU, Chin-Yun LEE, Yi-Chang WU, Yen-Hsun LIN, Kuo-Wei TSAO, Chi-Liang TSAI
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Publication number: 20240185896Abstract: A pseudo dual port memory device in which an operating speed is improved and stability is increased is provided. The pseudo dual port memory device may include a memory cell, a pair of bit lines connected to the memory cell, a write driver, a sense amp, and a column multiplexer which is connected to the bit lines, receives a write multiplexer control signal and a read multiplexer control signal, connects the bit lines to the write driver in response to the write multiplexer control signal, and connects the bit lines to the sense amp in response to the read multiplexer control signal. A precharge control signal generation circuit which is connected to the column multiplexer may generate a precharge control signal on the basis of the read and write multiplexer control signals, and a bit line precharge circuit may precharge the bit lines based on the precharge control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2024Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Chan Ho Lee, Tae Min Choi, Jeong Kyun Kim, Hyeong Cheol Kim, Suk Youn, Ju Chang Lee, Kyu Won Choi
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Publication number: 20240183700Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing a consumable level monitor for association with a solid content-filled consumable. The embodiments may include a sensing module embedded in a label associated with the consumable suitable to sense the consumable level; and a visual indicator suitable to receive the consumable level from the sensing module, and for communicating the consumable level to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Amanda Williams, Julio Daniel Oropeza, Yu-Chang Lee, Ying Hao Lee, Martin Johnson, Marc Theeuwes, Stefan Vaes, Toon Diels
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Publication number: 20240187644Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for encoding/decoding a video. To this end, the method for decoding a video may include: generating a merge candidate list of a current block including at least one merge candidate corresponding to each of a plurality of reference picture lists; determining at least one piece of motion information by using the merge candidate list; and generating a prediction block of the current block by using the determined at least one piece of motion information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: June 6, 2024Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Sung Chang LIM, Jung Won KANG, Hyun Suk KO, Ha Hyun LEE, Dong San JUN, Jin Ho LEE, Seung Hyun CHO, Hui Yong KIM, Jin Soo CHOI
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Publication number: 20240185850Abstract: A method includes extracting, using a keyword detection model, audio features from audio data. The method also includes processing the audio features by a first layer of the keyword detection model configured to predict a first likelihood that the audio data includes speech. The method also includes processing the audio features by a second layer of the keyword detection model configured to predict a second likelihood that the audio data includes keyword-like speech. The method also includes processing the audio features by a third layer of the keyword detection model configured to predict a third likelihood, for each of a plurality of possible keywords, that the audio data includes the keyword. The method also includes identifying a keyword included in the audio data. The method also includes generating instructions to perform an action based at least in part on the identified keyword.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Rakshith Sharma Srinivasa, Yashas Malur Saidutta, Ching-Hua Lee, Chou-Chang Yang, Yilin Shen, Hongxia Jin
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Patent number: 12002514Abstract: A nonvolatile memory may include; a first memory cell array including a first selection transistor connected to a first string selection line, a second memory cell array including a second selection transistor connected to a second string selection line and spaced apart from the first string selection line by a first cutting line, and a peripheral circuit. The peripheral circuit may provide a first program voltage to the first selection transistor, provide a second program voltage to the second selection transistor different from the first program voltage, program the first selection transistor with a first threshold voltage in response to the first program voltage, and program the second selection transistor with a second threshold voltage level greater than the first threshold voltage in response to the second program voltage.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sang-Won Park, Won-Taeck Jung, Han-Jun Lee, Su Chang Jeon
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Patent number: 12001132Abstract: Fabricating a photomask includes forming a protection layer over a substrate. A plurality of multilayers of reflecting films are formed over the protection layer. A capping layer is formed over the plurality of multilayers. An absorption layer is formed over capping layer. A first photoresist layer is formed over portions of absorption layer. Portions of the first photoresist layer and absorption layer are patterned, forming first openings in absorption layer. The first openings expose portions of the capping layer. Remaining portions of first photoresist layer are removed and a second photoresist layer is formed over portions of absorption layer. The second photoresist layer covers at least the first openings. Portions of the absorption layer and capping layer and plurality of multilayer of reflecting films not covered by the second photoresist layer are patterned, forming second openings. The second openings expose portions of protection layer and second photoresist layer is removed.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Pei-Cheng Hsu, Ta-Cheng Lien, Ping-Hsun Lin, Shih-Che Wang, Hsin-Chang Lee
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Patent number: 12003707Abstract: Disclosed herein is an intra prediction method including: deriving neighbor prediction mode information from a left neighbor prediction mode and an upper neighbor prediction mode; deriving an intra prediction mode for a decoding target unit by using the derived neighbor prediction mode information; and performing intra prediction on the decoding target unit based on the intra prediction mode. According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, image encoding/decoding efficiency can be improved.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Ha Hyun Lee, Hui Yong Kim, Sung Chang Lim, Jong Ho Kim, Jin Ho Lee, Se Yoon Jeong, Suk Hee Cho, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim, Chie Teuk Ahn
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Patent number: 12003713Abstract: There is provided an image encoding/decoding method and apparatus. The image encoding method of the present invention includes: determining whether or not to apply filtering to a filtering target sample; determining a filter type on the basis of the determination; and applying filtering to the filtering target sample by using the determined filter type.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Intellectual Discovery Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin Ho Lee, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Sung Chang Lim, Hui Yong Kim
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Patent number: 12002906Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device and a semiconductor component. The semiconductor device includes an active structure, a ring-shaped semiconductor contact layer, a first electrode, and an insulating layer. The active structure has a first-conductivity-type semiconductor layer, a second-conductivity-type semiconductor layer, and an active layer located between the first-conductivity-type semiconductor layer and the second-conductivity-type semiconductor layer. The ring-shaped semiconductor contact layer is located on the second-conductivity-type semiconductor layer and having a first inner sidewall and a first outer sidewall. The first electrode has an upper surface and covers the ring-shaped semiconductor contact layer. The insulating layer covers the first electrode and the active structure and has a second inner sidewall and a second outer sidewall. The first inner sidewall is not flush with the second inner sidewall in a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Hao-Chun Liang, Wei-Shan Yeoh, Yao-Ning Chan, Yi-Ming Chen, Shih-Chang Lee
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Patent number: 12003752Abstract: An image decoding method according to the present invention includes reconstructing a residual block by inverse-quantizing and inverse-transforming an entropy-decoded residual block, generating a prediction block by performing intra prediction on a current block, and reconstructing an picture by adding the reconstructed residual block to the prediction block, wherein generating the prediction block includes generating a final prediction value of a prediction target pixel included in the current block based on a first prediction value of the prediction target pixel and a final correction value calculated by performing an arithmetic right shift on a two's complementary integer representation for an initial correction value of the prediction target pixel by a binary digit of 1. Accordingly, upon image encoding/decoding, computation complexity may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Hui Yong Kim, Jin Ho Lee, Sung Chang Lim, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
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Patent number: 12001427Abstract: A method of processing data may include receiving a stream of first keys associated with first data, receiving a stream of second keys associated with second data, comparing, in parallel, a batch of the first keys and a batch of the second keys, collecting one or more results from the comparing, and gathering one or more results from the collecting. The collecting may include reducing an index matrix and a mask matrix. Gathering one or more results may include storing, in a leftover vector, at least a portion of the one or more results from the collecting. Gathering one or more results further may include combining at least a portion of the leftover vector from a first cycle with at least a portion of the one or more results from the collecting from a second cycle.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Shiyu Li, Yiqun Zhang, Joo Hwan Lee, Yang Seok Ki, Andrew Chang
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Patent number: 12002854Abstract: A semiconductor device having an improved source/drain region profile and a method for forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes etching one or more semiconductor fins to form one or more recesses; and forming a source/drain region in the one ore more recesses, the forming the source/drain region including epitaxially growing a first semiconductor material in the one or more recesses at a temperature of 600° C. to 800° C., the first semiconductor material including doped silicon germanium; and conformally depositing a second semiconductor material over the first semiconductor material at a temperature of 300° C. to 600° C., the second semiconductor material including doped silicon germanium and having a different composition than the first semiconductor material.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Heng-Wen Ting, Kei-Wei Chen, Chii-Horng Li, Pei-Ren Jeng, Hsueh-Chang Sung, Yen-Ru Lee, Chun-An Lin
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Patent number: 12003753Abstract: The present invention relates to image processing, and more particularly, to a video coding/decoding method using a clipped motion vector and an apparatus thereof. An embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of decoding an image. The method includes clipping a motion vector of a reference picture in a predetermined dynamic range to generate a clipped motion vector, storing the clipped motion vector in a buffer, deriving a motion vector of a coding treeblock using the motion vector stored in the buffer, and performing inter prediction decoding process using the motion vector of the coding treeblock. According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a size of a memory required for storing motion vectors may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2020Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Sung Chang Lim, Hui Yong Kim, Se Yoon Jeong, Suk Hee Cho, Dong San Jun, Jong Ho Kim, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim
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Patent number: 12001755Abstract: An apparatus and a method for caring emotion of a driver based on a vehicle sound, may include a detector configured to detect driving information of the vehicle and body information of a user, a non-transitory storage to store instructions, and a processor to execute the instructions. The processor determines an emotional status of the driver by use of at least one of the driving information or the body information, to generate a healing sound by designing a virtual sound based on the driving information and the emotional status of the driver, and to generate and output the healing sound.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATIONInventors: Ki Chang Kim, Eun Soo Jo, Tae Kun Yun, Sang Jin Hong, Dong Chul Park, Kyoung Jin Chang, Ju In Kim, Jin Sung Lee, Myung Hwan Yun, Sung Ho Kim
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Publication number: 20240178309Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) disposed in an annular active element region, and a resistor disposed in a passive element region surrounded by the annular active element region. The HEM includes a first portion of a compound semiconductor barrier layer stacked on a first portion of a compound semiconductor channel layer. A source electrode, a gate electrode, and a drain electrode are disposed on the first portion of the compound semiconductor barrier layer. The resistor includes a second portion of the compound semiconductor barrier layer stacked on a second portion of the compound semiconductor channel layer. An input terminal electrode is disposed on the second portion of the compound semiconductor barrier layer and located at the center of the passive element region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: May 30, 2024Applicant: Vanguard International Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Li-Fan Chen, Shao-Chang Huang, Jian-Hsing Lee
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Publication number: 20240178177Abstract: A structure includes a redistribution structure, which includes a bottom layer and a plurality of upper layers over the bottom layer. The redistribution structure also includes a power-ground macro extending from a topmost layer in the plurality of upper layers to a bottommost layer in the plurality of upper layers, and a metal pad in the bottom layer and overlapped by the power-ground macro. The metal pad is electrically disconnected from the power-ground macro.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2024Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Ting-Yu Yeh, Chun-Hua Chang, Fong-Yuan Chang, Jyh Chwen Frank Lee
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Publication number: 20240179320Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method is provided. An image decoding method of the present invention may comprise deriving an intra-prediction mode of a current luma block, deriving an intra-prediction mode of a current chroma block based on the intra-prediction mode of the current luma block, generating a prediction block of the current chroma block based on the intra-prediction mode of the current chroma block, and the deriving of an intra-prediction mode of a current chroma block may comprise determining whether or not CCLM (Cross-Component Linear Mode) can be performed for the current chroma block.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2024Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Sung Chang LIM, Jung Won KANG, Ha Hyun LEE, Jin Ho LEE, Hui Yong KIM, Yung Lyul LEE, Ji Yeon JUNG, Nam Uk KIM, Myung Jun KIM, Yang Woo KIM, Dae Yeon KIM, Jae Gon KIM, Do Hyeon PARK