Patents by Inventor Chen Min

Chen Min 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).

  • Publication number: 20250183073
    Abstract: A device may detect a semiconductor wafer to be transferred from a source wafer carrier to a target wafer carrier, and may cause a light source to illuminate the semiconductor wafer. The device may cause a camera to capture images of the semiconductor wafer after the light source illuminates the semiconductor wafer, and may perform image recognition of the images of the semiconductor wafer to determine whether an edge of the semiconductor wafer is damaged. The device may cause the semiconductor wafer to be provided to the source wafer carrier when the edge of the semiconductor wafer is determined to be damaged, and may cause the semiconductor wafer to be provided to the target wafer carrier when the edge of the semiconductor wafer is determined to be undamaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2025
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Chen Min LIN, Hsien Tse CHEN
  • Publication number: 20250117045
    Abstract: A portable computer having flexible display including a housing, a motor, a transmission gear set, a linkage set, and a flexible display is provided. The housing includes a fixing portion and a moving portion movably connected to and partially overlapped on the fixing portion. The motor, the transmission gear set, and the linkage set are disposed in the housing respectively. The linkage set and the transmission gear set are coupled to each other to be a connection and drive mechanism of the fixing portion and the moving portion. A portion of the flexible display is assembled to the fixing portion, and an end portion of the flexible display passes by the moving portion and are wound and stored at a backside of the portion of the flexible display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Wang, Chi-Yuan Liu, Chen-Min Hsiu
  • Patent number: 12253888
    Abstract: An electronic device including a body and a receptacle connector is provided. The body has a side wall surface, a receptacle slot located at the side wall surface, a waterproof protrusion protruding from the side wall surface, and two gutters located at the side wall surface, where the waterproof protrusion is located above the receptacle slot, and the two gutters are respectively located at two opposite sides of the receptacle slot. The receptacle connector is disposed in the receptacle slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Wang, Chen-Min Hsiu, Chien-Yu Lee, Szu-Wei Yang, Fang-Ying Huang
  • Patent number: 12249526
    Abstract: A device may detect a semiconductor wafer to be transferred from a source wafer carrier to a target wafer carrier, and may cause a light source to illuminate the semiconductor wafer. The device may cause a camera to capture images of the semiconductor wafer after the light source illuminates the semiconductor wafer, and may perform image recognition of the images of the semiconductor wafer to determine whether an edge of the semiconductor wafer is damaged. The device may cause the semiconductor wafer to be provided to the source wafer carrier when the edge of the semiconductor wafer is determined to be damaged, and may cause the semiconductor wafer to be provided to the target wafer carrier when the edge of the semiconductor wafer is determined to be undamaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen Min Lin, Hsien Tse Chen
  • Publication number: 20250060793
    Abstract: A laptop computer with a quick-release keyboard including a host, a display, and a keyboard is provided. The host has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The host has at least one movable hook disposed on the first surface. The display is pivoted to the host to be folded or unfolded relative to the first surface of the host. The laptop computer is supported on a platform via the second surface when the display is unfolded relative to the first surface of the host. The keyboard has a locking column to be locked by the movable hook when the keyboard is disposed on the first surface, such that the keyboard is fixed on the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Wang, Chen-Min Hsiu, Chih-Wei Liao
  • Patent number: 12113786
    Abstract: A mechanism for providing secure feature and key management in integrated circuits is described. An example integrated circuit includes a secure memory to store a secret key, and a security manager core, coupled to the secure memory, to receive a digitally signed command, verify a signature associated with the command using the secret key, and configure operation of the integrated circuit using the command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Cryptography Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Carl Kocher, Benjamin Chen-Min Jun, Andrew John Leiserson
  • Publication number: 20240111337
    Abstract: An electronic device including a body and a receptacle connector is provided. The body has a side wall surface, a receptacle slot located at the side wall surface, a waterproof protrusion protruding from the side wall surface, and two gutters located at the side wall surface, where the waterproof protrusion is located above the receptacle slot, and the two gutters are respectively located at two opposite sides of the receptacle slot. The receptacle connector is disposed in the receptacle slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Wang, Chen-Min Hsiu, Chien-Yu Lee, Szu-Wei Yang, Fang-Ying Huang
  • Publication number: 20230388290
    Abstract: A mechanism for providing secure feature and key management in integrated circuits is described. An example integrated circuit includes a secure memory to store a secret key, and a security manager core, coupled to the secure memory, to receive a digitally signed command, verify a signature associated with the command using the secret key, and configure operation of the integrated circuit using the command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Carl Kocher, Benjamin Chen-Min Jun, Andrew John Leiserson
  • Patent number: 11695749
    Abstract: A mechanism for providing secure feature and key management in integrated circuits is described. An example integrated circuit includes a secure memory to store a secret key, and a security manager core, coupled to the secure memory, to receive a digitally signed command, verify a signature associated with the command using the secret key, and configure operation of the integrated circuit using the command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Cryptography Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Carl Kocher, Benjamin Chen-Min Jun, Andrew John Leiserson
  • Publication number: 20230207357
    Abstract: A device may detect a semiconductor wafer to be transferred from a source wafer carrier to a target wafer carrier, and may cause a light source to illuminate the semiconductor wafer. The device may cause a camera to capture images of the semiconductor wafer after the light source illuminates the semiconductor wafer, and may perform image recognition of the images of the semiconductor wafer to determine whether an edge of the semiconductor wafer is damaged. The device may cause the semiconductor wafer to be provided to the source wafer carrier when the edge of the semiconductor wafer is determined to be damaged, and may cause the semiconductor wafer to be provided to the target wafer carrier when the edge of the semiconductor wafer is determined to be undamaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Chen Min LIN, Hsien Tse CHEN
  • Patent number: 11687127
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a display module, an input module, a touchpad unit disposed on the input module, several first magnetic elements, and several second magnetic elements. The input module is connected to the display module. The first magnetic elements are disposed on the bottom plate of the touchpad unit, and the second magnetic elements are disposed on the frame of the touchpad unit. The first and second magnetic elements generate a repulsion force to keep the frame in an initial position relative to the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Wang, Chen-Min Hsiu
  • Publication number: 20230195184
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a display module, an input module, a touchpad unit disposed on the input module, several first magnetic elements, and several second magnetic elements. The input module is connected to the display module. The first magnetic elements are disposed on the bottom plate of the touchpad unit, and the second magnetic elements are disposed on the frame of the touchpad unit. The first and second magnetic elements generate a repulsion force to keep the frame in an initial position relative to the bottom plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Wei-Chih WANG, Chen-Min HSIU
  • Patent number: 11600504
    Abstract: A device may detect a semiconductor wafer to be transferred from a source wafer carrier to a target wafer carrier, and may cause a light source to illuminate the semiconductor wafer. The device may cause a camera to capture images of the semiconductor wafer after the light source illuminates the semiconductor wafer, and may perform image recognition of the images of the semiconductor wafer to determine whether an edge of the semiconductor wafer is damaged. The device may cause the semiconductor wafer to be provided to the source wafer carrier when the edge of the semiconductor wafer is determined to be damaged, and may cause the semiconductor wafer to be provided to the target wafer carrier when the edge of the semiconductor wafer is determined to be undamaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen Min Lin, Hsien Tse Chen
  • Patent number: 11329433
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a plug connector adapted to insert into a receptacle connector, the receptacle connector includes a cage having an opening. The plug connector includes a metal shell and a conductive elastic member. The metal shell is provided with a recessed groove. The conductive elastic member includes a conductive elastic body, the conductive elastic body has a holding portion held in the recessed groove and a first electromagnetic shielding portion extending out of the recessed groove from the holding portion, when the plug connector is inserted forwardly into the receptacle connector, the first electromagnetic shielding portion enters into the opening of the cage of the receptacle connector and mechanically and electrically contacts the cage and the metal shell. However, some embodiments may not include a holding portion or recessed groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Molex, LLC
    Inventors: Hui-Hsuan Yang, Yen-Lin Chen, Chen-Min Lin
  • Patent number: 11258263
    Abstract: An apparatus of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) is provided. The SOFCs generate power and are grid-tied. The apparatus comprises a power-generating side; and a grid-connecting side using an elementary household power management. The apparatus solves problems like low voltage, high current, voltage oscillation, voltage dips, long generator-starting time, etc. The apparatus is not only used as a stable power supply (base load), but also helps adjust the regional peak electricity demands. The features include the following: 1. A grid is tied, where output power does not pass through a direct-current boost converter and, thus, has no loss from it. 2. Injures, including voltage oscillation and sudden unloading after dumping, are reduced for avoiding further damages to cell sheets. 3. With the coordination of elementary power management and the integration of grid, the limitation of long-awaiting generator-starting time is crossed out and convenience of immediate power use is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
    Inventors: Fang-Tzu Chuang, Chen-Min Chan, Ruey-Yi Lee
  • Publication number: 20220045515
    Abstract: An apparatus of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) is provided. The SOFCs generate power and are grid-tied. The apparatus comprises a power-generating side; and a grid-connecting side using an elementary household power management. The apparatus solves problems like low voltage, high current, voltage oscillation, voltage dips, long generator-starting time, etc. The apparatus is not only used as a stable power supply (base load), but also helps adjust the regional peak electricity demands. The features include the following: 1. A grid is tied, where output power does not pass through a direct-current boost converter and, thus, has no loss from it. 2. Injures, including voltage oscillation and sudden unloading after dumping, are reduced for avoiding further damages to cell sheets. 3. With the coordination of elementary power management and the integration of grid, the limitation of long-awaiting generator-starting time is crossed out and convenience of immediate power use is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Fang-Tzu Chuang, Chen-Min Chan, Ruey-Yi Lee
  • Publication number: 20210407832
    Abstract: A device may detect a semiconductor wafer to be transferred from a source wafer carrier to a target wafer carrier, and may cause a light source to illuminate the semiconductor wafer. The device may cause a camera to capture images of the semiconductor wafer after the light source illuminates the semiconductor wafer, and may perform image recognition of the images of the semiconductor wafer to determine whether an edge of the semiconductor wafer is damaged. The device may cause the semiconductor wafer to be provided to the source wafer carrier when the edge of the semiconductor wafer is determined to be damaged, and may cause the semiconductor wafer to be provided to the target wafer carrier when the edge of the semiconductor wafer is determined to be undamaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Chen Min LIN, Hsien Tse CHEN
  • Publication number: 20210058387
    Abstract: A mechanism for providing secure feature and key management in integrated circuits is described. An example integrated circuit includes a secure memory to store a secret key, and a security manager core, coupled to the secure memory, to receive a digitally signed command, verify a signature associated with the command using the secret key, and configure operation of the integrated circuit using the command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Paul Carl Kocher, Benjamin Chen-Min Jun, Andrew John Leiserson
  • Publication number: 20210050692
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a plug connector adapted to insert into a receptacle connector, the receptacle connector includes a cage having an opening. The plug connector includes a metal shell and a conductive elastic member. The metal shell is provided with a recessed groove. The conductive elastic member includes a conductive elastic body, the conductive elastic body has a holding portion held in the recessed groove and a first electromagnetic shielding portion extending out of the recessed groove from the holding portion, when the plug connector is inserted forwardly into the receptacle connector, the first electromagnetic shielding portion enters into the opening of the cage of the receptacle connector and mechanically and electrically contacts the cage and the metal shell. However, some embodiments may not include a holding portion or recessed groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: Molex, LLC
    Inventors: Hui-Hsuan YANG, Yen-Lin CHEN, Chen-Min LIN
  • Patent number: 10913069
    Abstract: An apparatus for amplifying a nucleic acid sequence in a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is provided. The apparatus comprises a microprocessor configured to communicatively couple with a user input device and receive instructions from the user input device and implement the received instructions; an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) generator configured to generated EMR at frequencies ranging from 300 THz to 400 THz and communicatively coupled with the microprocessor; a reaction vessel, communicatively coupled with the microprocessor, to house the nucleic acid sequence, necessary reagents to the PCR, and particles comprising a transition metal material, and to receive the EMR generated by the EMR generator; and a temperature sensor communicatively coupled with the reaction vessel and the microprocessor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dar-Bin Shieh, Chih-Chia Huang, Chen-Min Chang, Tsung-Ju Li, Po-Yang Chang, Ming-Chi Hsieh