Patents by Inventor Cheng-Hsien Lin
Cheng-Hsien Lin 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: 20240412673Abstract: A display device and a driving method thereof are provided. In the display device, a display panel has multiple first pixel rows and multiple second pixel rows arranged alternately. In a first time interval, a first gate driver sequentially drives the first pixel rows using a first driving method. In a second time interval, a second gate driver sequentially drives the second pixel rows using the first driving method. In a third time interval, a third gate driver sequentially drives the first pixel rows using a second driving method. In a fourth time interval, a fourth gate driver sequentially drives the second pixel rows using the second driving method. One of the first driving method and the second driving method is a pulse amplitude modulation driving method, and the other of the first driving method and the second driving method is a pulse width modulation driving method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: December 12, 2024Applicant: AUO CorporationInventors: Che-Chia Chang, Cheng-Hsing Lin, Ming-Hsien Lee, Chia-En Wu, Shu-Han Chang, Chun-Shiang Dai, Ming-Hung Chuang, Che-Wei Tung
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Patent number: 12162134Abstract: A system includes a plurality of semiconductor processing tools; a carrier purge station; a carrier repair station; and an overhead transport (OHT) loop for transporting one or more substrate carriers among the plurality of semiconductor processing tools, the carrier purge station, and the carrier repair station. The carrier purge station is configured to receive a substrate carrier from one of the plurality of semiconductor processing tools, purge the substrate carrier with an inert gas, and determine if the substrate carrier needs repair. The carrier repair station is configured to receive a substrate carrier to be repaired and replace one or more parts in the substrate carrier.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Jen-Ti Wang, Chih-Wei Lin, Fu-Hsien Li, Yi-Ming Chen, Cheng-Ho Hung
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Publication number: 20240371869Abstract: Methods of cutting gate structures and fins, and structures formed thereby, are described. In an embodiment, a substrate includes first and second fins and an isolation region. The first and second fins extend longitudinally parallel, with the isolation region disposed therebetween. A gate structure includes a conformal gate dielectric over the first fin and a gate electrode over the conformal gate dielectric. A first insulating fill structure abuts the gate structure and extends vertically from a level of an upper surface of the gate structure to at least a surface of the isolation region. No portion of the conformal gate dielectric extends vertically between the first insulating fill structure and the gate electrode. A second insulating fill structure abuts the first insulating fill structure and an end sidewall of the second fin. The first insulating fill structure is disposed laterally between the gate structure and the second insulating fill structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Ryan Chia-Jen Chen, Cheng-Chung Chang, Shao-Hua Hsu, Yu-Hsien Lin, Ming-Ching Chang, Li-Wei Yin, Tzu-Wen Pan, Yi-Chun Chen
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Patent number: 12132050Abstract: Methods of cutting gate structures and fins, and structures formed thereby, are described. In an embodiment, a substrate includes first and second fins and an isolation region. The first and second fins extend longitudinally parallel, with the isolation region disposed therebetween. A gate structure includes a conformal gate dielectric over the first fin and a gate electrode over the conformal gate dielectric. A first insulating fill structure abuts the gate structure and extends vertically from a level of an upper surface of the gate structure to at least a surface of the isolation region. No portion of the conformal gate dielectric extends vertically between the first insulating fill structure and the gate electrode. A second insulating fill structure abuts the first insulating fill structure and an end sidewall of the second fin. The first insulating fill structure is disposed laterally between the gate structure and the second insulating fill structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2023Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ryan Chia-Jen Chen, Cheng-Chung Chang, Shao-Hua Hsu, Yu-Hsien Lin, Ming-Ching Chang, Li-Wei Yin, Tzu-Wen Pan, Yi-Chun Chen
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Patent number: 12128781Abstract: The invention discloses a vessel automatic berthing wireless charging integrated system and operating method thereof. The invention comprises a charging barge and at least one vessel. The charging barge comprises a power, a distribution board and a locking module control system, and every vessel comprises an automatic pilot system, a vessel controlling system and a wireless power receiving module. A bow berthing module of the present invention moors the vessel. After a guiding structure of the bow berthing module straightly aligns bow direction of the vessel, a wireless power supplying module of a side berthing module matches with the wireless power receiving module then charges the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: SHIP AND OCEAN INDUSTRIES R&DCENTERInventors: Min-Long Tsai, Han-Chun Kao, Hung-Hsi Lin, Ta-Hsiu Tseng, Bing-Xian Chen, Cheng-Hsien Hsueh, Yi-Hsin Chan
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Publication number: 20240355986Abstract: A micro light-emitting diode package structure and a forming method thereof are provided. The micro light-emitting diode package structure includes micro light-emitting diode dies, a light-transmitting layer, a first insulating layer, redistribution layers, and conductive elements. The micro light-emitting diode dies are disposed side by side and each includes an electrode surface, a light-emitting surface, and side surfaces. The electrode surface and the light-emitting surface are opposite to each other, and the side surfaces are between them. The light-transmitting layer covers the light-emitting surface and the side surfaces. The first insulating layer is under the micro light-emitting diode dies and in direct contact with the electrode surface. The redistribution layers are disposed under the first insulating layer and pass through the first insulating layer to electrically connect the electrode surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Shiou-Yi KUO, Guo-Yi SHIU, Chin-Hung LO, Chih-Hao LIN, Cheng-Hsien LI, Wei-Yuan MA
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Patent number: 12113391Abstract: A power supply controlling system is configured to supply power to a load and includes a first power supply device having a first outputting voltage and current to the load, a second power supply device having a second outputting voltage and current to the load, and a buck converter which is selectively connected to the first power supply device or the second power supply device first and is then connected in parallel with the power supply device without converter and the load. The buck converter is selectively connected to the power supply device with a higher voltage, and controls the output voltage of the converter to make it conform to the voltage of the other power supply device, so as to connect the two power supply devices in parallel and output current to the load.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignees: Inventec Appliances (Pudong) Corporation, Inventec Appliances Corporation, Inventec Appliances (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsiao, Hsin-Chang Yu, Ming-Tsan Lin
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Publication number: 20240332158Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a chip, a redistribution structure, a contact pad, a buffer layer, and a first connection pad. The redistribution structure is electrically connected to the chip. The redistribution structure includes a metal pad, and the metal pad is disposed opposite to the chip. The contact pad is disposed on the metal pad. The buffer layer is disposed on the redistribution structure and includes an opening. The opening exposes at least a portion of the contact pad. The first connection pad is disposed on the contact pad and extends in the opening. Moreover, in a normal direction of the chip, the metal pad, the contact pad and the first connection pad overlap. A method of manufacturing an electronic device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Ker-Yih KAO, Yen-Fu LIU, Wen-Hsiang LIAO, Te-Hsun LIN, Ju-Li WANG, Dong-Yan YANG, Ming-Hsien SHIH, Cheng-Tse TSAI
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Patent number: 12105365Abstract: A light reflecting device includes two substrates and a liquid crystal layer. The two substrates are parallel to each other and respectively electrically connected to a voltage source to generate an electric field therebetween. Each of the two substrates has an inner surface having a horizontal orientation. The liquid crystal layer is formed by liquid crystal materials filled between the two substrates. The liquid crystal materials include liquid crystal molecules and ions of salt species. The liquid crystal molecules are at least formed by negative liquid crystals and chiral molecules. The liquid crystal layer is respectively switched to a diffuse reflection state and a specular reflection state by applying the electrical field generated by the voltage source in a first frequency and a second frequency. The second frequency is higher than the first frequency.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2024Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: NATIONAL SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITYInventors: Tsung-Hsien Lin, Cheng-Chang Li, Li-Min Chang, Duan-Yi Guo, Kuan-Wu Lin
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Patent number: 12100204Abstract: A method for image-guided agriculture includes receiving images; processing the images to generate reflectance maps respectively corresponding to spectral bands; synthesizing the reflectance maps to generate a multispectral image including vegetation index information of a target area; receiving crop information in regions of the target area; and assessing crop conditions for the regions based on the identified crop information and the vegetation index information.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2023Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology Inc.Inventors: Cheng-Fang Lo, Kuang-Yu Chen, Te-Che Lin, Hsiu-Hsien Wen, Ting-Jung Chang
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Publication number: 20240313091Abstract: Methods of cutting fins, and structures formed thereby, are described. In an embodiment, a structure includes a first fin and a second fin on a substrate, and a fin cut-fill structure disposed between the first fin and the second fin. The first fin and the second fin are longitudinally aligned. The fin cut-fill structure includes a liner on a first sidewall of the first fin, and an insulating fill material on a sidewall of the liner and on a second sidewall of the first fin. The liner is further on a surface of the first fin between the first sidewall of the first fin and the second sidewall of the first fin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Ryan Chia-Jen Chen, Li-Wei Yin, Tzu-Wen Pan, Cheng-Chung Chang, Shao-Hua Hsu, Yi-Chun Chen, Yu-Hsien Lin, Ming-Ching Chang
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Patent number: 12068545Abstract: An antenna structure includes a first signal source, a second signal source, a first radiator, a second radiator, a third radiator, a first circuit, and a second circuit. The first signal source is used to generate a first wireless signal, and the second signal source is used to generate a second wireless signal. The first radiator is coupled to the first signal source to receive the first wireless signal, and the second radiator is coupled to the second signal source to receive the second wireless signal. The first circuit has a first end coupled to the third radiator and a second end coupled to the first radiator or the first signal source. The second circuit has a first end coupled to the third radiator and a second end coupled to the second radiator or the second signal source.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2023Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Cheng-Hung Lin, Szu-Po Wang, Chia-Te Chien, Chun-Chieh Wang, Kang-Ling Li, Chun-Hsien Lee, Yu-Chieh Chiu
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Patent number: 12046823Abstract: A communication device includes a nonconductive track, an antenna element, a first turning wheel, and a second turning wheel. The antenna element is disposed on the nonconductive track. The first turning wheel and the second turning wheel drive the nonconductive track according to a control signal, so as to adjust the position of the antenna element. The communication device provides an almost omnidirectional radiation pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: HTC CORPORATIONInventors: Cheng-Hung Lin, Szu-Po Wang, Chia-Te Chien, Chun-Chieh Wang, Kang-Ling Li, Chun-Hsien Lee, Yu-Chieh Chiu
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Patent number: 11990100Abstract: An e-paper identification card system including an e-paper identification card and a data updating apparatus is provided. The e-paper identification card is configured to display first image information. The data updating apparatus is electrically connected to the e-paper identification card. The data updating apparatus is configured to update the e-paper identification card according to the first image information to drive the e-paper identification card to display second image information. In addition, an e-paper identification card is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2023Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventors: Chih-Chun Chen, Huei-Chuan Lee, Cheng-Hsien Lin, Shuo-En Lee, Kai-Yi Cho
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Publication number: 20230274713Abstract: An e-paper identification card system including an e-paper identification card and a data updating apparatus is provided. The e-paper identification card is configured to display first image information. The data updating apparatus is electrically connected to the e-paper identification card. The data updating apparatus is configured to update the e-paper identification card according to the first image information to drive the e-paper identification card to display second image information. In addition, an e-paper identification card is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventors: Chih-Chun Chen, Huei-Chuan Lee, Cheng-Hsien Lin, Shuo-En Lee, Kai-Yi Cho
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Patent number: 11620509Abstract: A model constructing method for a neural network model applicable for image recognition processing is disclosed. The model constructing method includes the following operation: updating, by a processor, a plurality of connection variables between a plurality of layers of the neural network model, according to a plurality of inputs and a plurality of outputs of the neural network model. The plurality of outputs represent a plurality of image recognition results. The plurality of connection variables represent a plurality of connection intensities between each two of the plurality of layers.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Cheng-Hsien Lin, Tung-Ting Yang, Hung-Yi Yang
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Patent number: 11615549Abstract: An image processing method includes the following steps: dividing an object block into a two-dimensional image; identifying at least one view hotspot in a viewing field corresponding to pupil gaze direction; receiving the view hotspot and an indicator signal; wherein the indicator signal is used to remark the object block; and generating a mask block that corresponds to the object block according to the view hotspot; wherein the indicator signal determines the label of the mask block.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: HTC CORPORATIONInventors: Tung-Ting Yang, Chun-Li Wang, Cheng-Hsien Lin, Hung-Yi Yang
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Patent number: 11269234Abstract: A reflective display device includes a thin-film transistor (TFT) array substrate, a front panel laminate (FPL), a front protection sheet, a back protection sheet, a light blocking layer, and a light source. The front panel laminate is located on the TFT array substrate, and has a transparent conductive layer and a display medium layer. The display medium layer is located between the transparent conductive layer and the TFT array substrate. The front protection sheet is located on the front panel laminate. The back protection sheet is located below the TFT array substrate. The light blocking layer at least covers a lateral surface of the back protection sheet. The light source faces toward a lateral surface of the front panel laminate, a lateral surface of the TFT array substrate, and the lateral surface of the back protection sheet.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventors: Chia-Chi Chang, Chih-Chun Chen, Chi-Ming Wu, Yi-Ching Wang, Jia-Hung Chen, Cheng-Hsien Lin
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Patent number: 10957048Abstract: An image segmentation method is providing that includes the steps outlined below. A first image corresponding to a first time spot and a second image corresponding to a second time spot are received from a video stream, wherein the second time spot is behind the first time spot. Segmentation is performed on the second image by a segmentation neural network to generate a label probability set. Similarity determination is performed on the first image and the second image by a similarity calculation neural network to generate a similarity probability set. The label probability set and the similarity probability set are concatenated by a concatenating unit to generate a concatenated result. Further inference is performed on the concatenated result by a strategic neural network to generate a label mask.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Tung-Ting Yang, Chun-Li Wang, Cheng-Hsien Lin, Hung-Yi Yang
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Scene reconstructing system, scene reconstructing method and non-transitory computer-readable medium
Patent number: 10915781Abstract: A scene reconstructing system, scene reconstructing method and non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided in this disclosure. The scene reconstructing system includes a first electronic device and a second electronic device. A first electronic device includes a first camera unit, a first processor, and a first communication unit. The first processor is configured for recognizing at least a first object from a first image to construct a first map. The second electronic device includes a second camera unit, a second processor, and a second communication unit. The second processor is configured for recognizing at least a second object from a second image to construct a second map; calculating a plurality of confidence values corresponding to the second map. The second communication unit is configured for transmitting a location information to the first communication unit according to the plurality of confidence values.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Cheng-Hsien Lin, Po-Chuan Cho, Yen-Jung Lee, Hung-Yi Yang