Patents by Inventor Chen-Yu Kao
Chen-Yu Kao 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: 20240142749Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a first movable assembly and a first driving assembly. The first movable assembly is configured to connect a first optical element, and the first movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The first driving assembly is configured to drive the first movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly in a first dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Chen-Hsien FAN, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chien-Yu KAO
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Publication number: 20240111125Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a first movable assembly and a first driving assembly. The first movable assembly is configured to connect a first optical element, and the first movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The first driving assembly is configured to drive the first movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly in a first dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Chen-Hsien FAN, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chien-Yu KAO
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Patent number: 11942363Abstract: A method includes etching a semiconductor substrate to form a trench, with the semiconductor substrate having a sidewall facing the trench, and depositing a first semiconductor layer extending into the trench. The first semiconductor layer includes a first bottom portion at a bottom of the trench, and a first sidewall portion on the sidewall of the semiconductor substrate. The first sidewall portion is removed to reveal the sidewall of the semiconductor substrate. The method further includes depositing a second semiconductor layer extending into the trench, with the second semiconductor layer having a second bottom portion over the first bottom portion, and a second sidewall portion contacting the sidewall of the semiconductor substrate. The second sidewall portion is removed to reveal the sidewall of the semiconductor substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Shih-Yao Lin, Kuei-Yu Kao, Chen-Ping Chen, Chih-Han Lin
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Publication number: 20240096705Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of channel layers vertically separated from one another. The semiconductor device also includes an active gate structure comprising a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion wraps around each of the plurality of channel layers. The semiconductor device further includes a gate spacer extending along a sidewall of the upper portion of the active gate structure. The gate spacer has a bottom surface. Moreover, a dummy gate dielectric layer is disposed between the gate spacer and a topmost channel layer of plurality of channel layers. The dummy gate dielectric layer is in contact with a top surface of the topmost channel layer, the bottom surface of the gate spacer, and the sidewall of the gate structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kuei-Yu Kao, Chen-Yui Yang, Hsien-Chung Huang, Chao-Cheng Chen, Shih-Yao Lin, Chih-Chung Chiu, Chih-Han Lin, Chen-Ping Chen, Ke-Chia Tseng, Ming-Ching Chang
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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: 11923440Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes forming semiconductor fins on a substrate. A first dummy gate is formed over the semiconductor fins. A recess is formed in the first dummy gate, and the recess is disposed between the semiconductor fins. A dummy fin material is formed in the recess. A portion of the dummy fin material is removed to expose an upper surface of the first dummy gate and to form a dummy fin. A second dummy gate is formed on the exposed upper surface of the first dummy gate.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Shih-Yao Lin, Chen-Ping Chen, Kuei-Yu Kao, Hsiao Wen Lee, Chih-Han Lin
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Patent number: 8486563Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite material for a negative electrode, including: a plurality of iron oxide particles; and a conductivity improver, which is selected form the group consisting of copper, cobalt, nickel, tin, antimony, bismuth, indium, silver, gold, lead, cadmium, carbon black, graphite, copper salt, cobalt salt, nickel salt, tin salt, antimony salt, bismuth salt, indium salt, silver salt, gold salt, lead salt, cadmium salt, copper hydroxide, cobalt hydroxide, nickel hydroxide, stannic hydroxide, antimony hydroxide, bismuth hydroxide, indium hydroxide, silver hydroxide, gold hydroxide, lead hydroxide, cadmium hydroxide and the combination thereof. In the case of applying the composite material for a negative electrode according to the present invention in an electrochemical device, the improved charge/discharge characteristics and high capacity can be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: National Tsing Hua UniversityInventors: Kan-Sen Chou, Chen-Yu Kao, Yun-Ru Tsai
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Patent number: 8278140Abstract: A method for preparing IGZO particles and a method for preparing an IGZO thin film by using the IGZO particles are disclosed. The method for preparing the IGZO particles comprises the following steps: (A) providing a solution of metal acid salts, which contains a zinc salt, an indium salt, and a gallium salt; (B) mixing the solution of the metal acid salts with a basic solution to obtain an oxide precursor; and (C) heating the oxide precursor to obtain IGZO particles.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: National Tsing Hua UniversityInventors: Ya-Hui Yang, Sueli Sidney Yang, Chen-Yu Kao, Kan-San Chou, Sinn-Wen Chen
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Publication number: 20110236747Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite material for a negative electrode, including: a plurality of iron oxide particles; and a conductivity improver, which is selected form the group consisting of copper, cobalt, nickel, tin, antimony, bismuth, indium, silver, gold, lead, cadmium, carbon black, graphite, copper salt, cobalt salt, nickel salt, tin salt, antimony salt, bismuth salt, indium salt, silver salt, gold salt, lead salt, cadmium salt, copper hydroxide, cobalt hydroxide, nickel hydroxide, stannic hydroxide, antimony hydroxide, bismuth hydroxide, indium hydroxide, silver hydroxide, gold hydroxide, lead hydroxide, cadmium hydroxide and the combination thereof. In the case of applying the composite material for a negative electrode according to the present invention in an electrochemical device, the improved charge/discharge characteristics and high capacity can be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Kan-Sen CHOU, Chen-Yu Kao, Yun-Ru Tsai
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Publication number: 20110097842Abstract: A method for preparing IGZO particles and a method for preparing an IGZO thin film by using the IGZO particles are disclosed. The method for preparing the IGZO particles comprises the following steps: (A) providing a solution of metal acid salts, which contains a zinc salt, an indium salt, and a gallium salt; (B) mixing the solution of the metal acid salts with a basic solution to obtain an oxide precursor; and (C) heating the oxide precursor to obtain IGZO particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: National Tsing Hua UniversityInventors: Ya-Hui Yang, Sueli Sidney Yang, Chen-Yu Kao, Kan-San Chou
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Publication number: 20110020534Abstract: A manufacturing method of a battery electrode includes the following steps: providing a reducing reagent, a conductive adjuvant, and a solution comprising ferric ion, wherein the conductive adjuvant is selected from the group consisting of a metallic salt, a metal particle, a metal compound and a carbon conductive substance; applying the conductive adjuvant into the solution comprising ferric ion to form a first mixture solution, followed by mixing the first mixture solution with the reducing reagent to form a second mixture solution, wherein the conductive adjuvant and the ferric ion are reduced by the reducing reagent to form a composite micro-particle comprising iron micro-particle; isolating the composite micro-particle from the second mixture solution; providing an adhesive reagent and mixing with the composite micro-particle to form a coating reagent; and applying the coating reagent onto a metal mesh to produce the battery electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Kan-Sen CHOU, Chen-Yu Kao
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Publication number: 20080131369Abstract: Example compositions of liposomes with hydrophilic polymers on their surface, and containing relatively high concentrations of contrast-enhancing agents for computed tomography are provided. Example pharmaceutical compositions of such liposomes, when administered to a subject, provide for increased contrast of extended duration, as measured by computed tomography, in the bloodstream and other tissues of the subject. Also provided are example methods for making the liposomes containing high concentrations of contrast-enhancing agents, and example methods for using the compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2005Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: MARVEL THERAPEUTICSInventors: Ananth Annapragada, Ravi V. Bellamkonda, Eric Hoffman, Chandra Vijayalakshmi, Chen-Yu Kao, Ketan Ghaghada
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Patent number: RE45195Abstract: Example compositions of liposomes with hydrophilic polymers on their surface, and containing relatively high concentrations of contrast-enhancing agents for computed tomography are provided. Example pharmaceutical compositions of such liposomes, when administered to a subject, provide for increased contrast of extended duration, as measured by computed tomography, in the bloodstream and other tissues of the subject. Also provided are example methods for making the liposomes containing high concentrations of contrast-enhancing agents, and example methods for using the compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignees: Marval Pharma, Inc., Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State UniversityInventors: Ananth Annapragada, Ravi V. Bellamkonda, Eric Hoffman, Chandra Vijayalakshmi, Chen-Yu Kao