Patents by Inventor Cheng-Pu Chiu
Cheng-Pu Chiu 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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Patent number: 10217866Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of forming the same, the semiconductor device includes a first and a second fin structures, a first, a second and a third isolation structures, and a first and a second gate structures. The first and second fin structures are disposed in a substrate. The first isolation structure is disposed in the substrate and surrounds the first and second fin structures. The second isolation structure is disposed in the first fin structure, and a top surface of the second isolation structure is leveled with a top surface of the first and second fin structures. The third isolation structure is disposed in the second fin shaped structure, and a top surface of the third isolation structure is lower than the top surface of the first and second fin structures. The first and second gate structures are disposed on the second and third isolation structures, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chi-Hsuan Cheng, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Yu-Chih Su, Chih-Yi Wang, Chin-Yang Hsieh, Tien-Shan Hsu, Yao-Jhan Wang
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Patent number: 10211107Abstract: A method of fabricating fins includes providing a silicon substrate. The silicon substrate is etched to form numerous fin elements. A surface of each of the fin elements is silicon. Etch residues are formed on the fin elements after the silicon substrate is etched. After that, a flush step is performed on the fin elements by flushing the surface of each of the fin elements with fluorocarbons. The etch residues on the fin elements are removed by the flush step. After the flush step, a strip step is performed on the fin elements by treating the surface of each of the fin elements with oxygen plasma.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chih-Yi Wang, Tien-Shan Hsu, Yu-Chih Su, Chi-Hsuan Cheng, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Te-Chang Hsu, Chin-Yang Hsieh, An-Chi Liu, Kuan-Lin Chen, Yao-Jhan Wang
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Publication number: 20190043760Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a plurality of fin shaped structures, a trench, and a first bump. The substrate has a base, and the fin shaped structures protrude from the base. The trench is recessed from the base of the substrate. The first bump is disposed within the trench and protrudes from a bottom surface of the trench. A width of the first bump is larger than a width of each of the fin shaped structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Te-Chang Hsu, An-Chi Liu, Nan-Yuan Huang, Yu-Chih Su, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Tien-Shan Hsu, Chih-Yi Wang, Chi-Hsuan Cheng
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Publication number: 20190027603Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of forming the same, the semiconductor device includes a first and a second fin structures, a first, a second and a third isolation structures, and a first and a second gate structures. The first and second fin structures are disposed in a substrate. The first isolation structure is disposed in the substrate and surrounds the first and second fin structures. The second isolation structure is disposed in the first fin structure, and a top surface of the second isolation structure is leveled with a top surface of the first and second fin structures. The third isolation structure is disposed in the second fin shaped structure, and a top surface of the third isolation structure is lower than the top surface of the first and second fin structures. The first and second gate structures are disposed on the second and third isolation structures, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Chi-Hsuan Cheng, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Yu-Chih Su, Chih-Yi Wang, Chin-Yang Hsieh, Tien-Shan Hsu, Yao-Jhan Wang
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Patent number: 10109531Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a plurality of fin shaped structures, a trench, and a first bump. The substrate has a base, and the fin shaped structures protrude from the base. The trench is recessed from the base of the substrate. The first bump is disposed within the trench and protrudes from a bottom surface of the trench. A topmost portion of the first bump is lower than the base, and a width of the first bump is larger than a width of each of the fin shaped structures.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Te-Chang Hsu, An-Chi Liu, Nan-Yuan Huang, Yu-Chih Su, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Tien-Shan Hsu, Chih-Yi Wang, Chi-Hsuan Cheng
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Patent number: 10062584Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure is disclosed. The method includes the following steps. A first pattern structure and a second pattern structure are formed on a substrate. The second pattern structure is wider than the first pattern structure. Spacers are formed on sidewall surfaces of the first pattern structure and the second pattern structure. An oxidizing treatment step is performed to the spacers having a width gradually increased from tops of the spacers. A pattern defined with the spacers is transferred into the substrate after the oxidizing treatment step.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Kuan-Lin Chen, An-Chi Liu, Kun-Yuan Liao, Cheng-Pu Chiu
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Patent number: 8451301Abstract: A color display device includes a plurality of pixel display elements and a driving circuit. Each of the pixel display elements includes a plurality of sub-pixel display elements. Each of the sub-pixel display elements includes first and second supports, first and second electrodes attached to inner faces of the first and second supports, respectively, a solution disposed between the first and second electrodes, and particles dispersed in the solution. The particles of the sub-pixel display elements of a same one of the pixel display elements are electrically polarizable by voltage signals supplied by the driving circuit, the voltage signals having the same predetermined driving frequency.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: National Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Shih-Chiang Chen
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Patent number: 8400593Abstract: An electro-optical device includes a body of fluid, a lower conductor layer disposed below the body of fluid, and a dielectric layer disposed between the body of fluid and the lower conductor layer, connected to the lower conductor layer and supporting the body of fluid. The dielectric layer includes a matrix and a liquid crystal material disposed in the matrix and including liquid crystal molecules. The dielectric layer has a segment disposed adjacent to the fluid. When the segment of the dielectric layer is exposed to an electric field, the body of fluid undergoes electrowetting or dielectrophoresis mechanism, and the orientation of the liquid crystal molecules that are disposed in the segment of the dielectric layer is changed.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: National Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu
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Patent number: 8390564Abstract: A display including a first substrate, a first electrode, a second substrate, a second electrode, and a mixed solution is provided. The first electrode is disposed on the first substrate, and the second electrode is disposed on the second substrate. In addition, the mixed solution is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. Moreover, the mixed solution includes a solution and a plurality of first neutral micro-particles disposed in the solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignees: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd., National Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Chi-Neng Mo, Mei-Tsao Chiang
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Patent number: 8232961Abstract: A pixel driving structure of a particle display displaying three colors and a method for displaying colors thereof are provided. The pixel driving structure includes a first substrate; a first electrode layer disposed on a surface of the first substrate; a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate; a second electrode layer on the second substrate; a particle solution disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer and having a first color solution, a plurality of second color positive particles, and a plurality of third color negative particles; and an alternating/direct power supply connecting with the first and second electrode layers. A method for displaying color includes steps of applying an alternating voltage to display a first color; applying a first direct voltage to display a third color; and applying a second direct voltage to display a second color.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignees: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd., National Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Ching-Hsiang Hsu, Chi-Neng Mo, Mei-Tsao Chiang
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Publication number: 20110199403Abstract: A color display device includes a plurality of pixel display elements and a driving circuit. Each of the pixel display elements includes a plurality of sub-pixel display elements. Each of the sub-pixel display elements includes first and second supports, first and second electrodes attached to inner faces of the first and second supports, respectively, a solution disposed between the first and second electrodes, and particles dispersed in the solution. The particles of the sub-pixel display elements of a same one of the pixel display elements are electrically polarizable by voltage signals supplied by the driving circuit, the voltage signals having the same predetermined driving frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: National Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Shih-Chiang Chen
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Publication number: 20110195258Abstract: A microencapsulated liquid device includes: a substrate; a droplet liquid disposed on the substrate; a protecting layer covering the droplet liquid, the protecting layer being made from an encapsulating liquid that is immiscible with the droplet liquid, that has a surface energy lower than that of the droplet liquid, and that is solidified to form the protecting layer; and a cover plate covering the protecting layer. A method for making the microencapsulated liquid device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Ching-Hsiang Hsu
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Publication number: 20110096276Abstract: An electro-optical device includes a body of fluid, a lower conductor layer disposed below the body of fluid, and a dielectric layer disposed between the body of fluid and the lower conductor layer, connected to the lower conductor layer and supporting the body of fluid. The dielectric layer includes a matrix and a liquid crystal material disposed in the matrix and including liquid crystal molecules. The dielectric layer has a segment disposed adjacent to the fluid. When the segment of the dielectric layer is exposed to an electric field, the body of fluid undergoes electrowetting or dielectrophoresis mechanism, and the orientation of the liquid crystal molecules that are disposed in the segment of the dielectric layer is changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu
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Publication number: 20100253704Abstract: A pixel driving structure of a particle display displaying three colors and a method for displaying colors thereof are provided. The pixel driving structure includes a first substrate; a first electrode layer disposed on a surface of the first substrate; a second substrate dispoed opposite to the first substrate; a second electrode layer on the second substrate; a particle solution disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer and having a first color solution, a plurality of second color positive particles, and a plurality of third color negative particles; and an alternating/direct power supply connecting with the first and second electrode layers. A method for displaying color includes steps of applying an alternating voltage to display a first color; applying a first direct voltage to display a third color; and applying a second direct voltage to display a second color.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.Inventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Ching-Hsiang Hsu, Chi-Neng Mo, Mei-Tsao Chiang
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Publication number: 20100230044Abstract: A bubbleless packaging method is provided. The method is applicable to package a display element. In the method, firstly, a first substrate and a first protective layer are provided. The first protective layer is formed on the first substrate. Then, a second substrate and a second protective layer are provided. The second protective layer is formed on the second substrate. Then, a plasma treatment is performed on surfaces of the first protective layer and the second protective layer. Then, the first substrate and the second substrate are dipped into a solution after the plasma treatment. Then, the first substrate and the second substrate are laminated in the solution, wherein the first protective layer faces the second protective layer. Finally, the first substrate and the second substrate are taken out from the solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Shih-Kang FAN, Ching-Hsiang Hsu, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Chi-Neng Mo, Mei-Tsao Chiang
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Publication number: 20100149628Abstract: A display includes a first substrate, a first electrode, a second substrate, a second electrode and a display material layer. The first electrode is disposed on the first substrate and the second electrode is disposed on the second substrate. The display material layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The display material layer of the invented display includes a solution and a plurality of first micro beads, wherein each of the first micro beads further has a plurality of different axis lengths in different axis directions, and the axis length in at least an axis direction is different from the axis lengths in the rest axis directions so that the first micro beads present different arrangement densities in different driving frequencies under the influence of polarized self-arrangement effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.Inventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Ching-Hsiang Hsu, Chi-Neng Mo, Mei-Tsao Chiang
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Patent number: 7724419Abstract: A display includes a first substrate, a first electrode, a second substrate, a second electrode and a display material layer. The first electrode is disposed on the first substrate and the second electrode is disposed on the second substrate. The display material layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The display material layer of the invented display includes a solution and a plurality of first micro beads, wherein each of the first micro beads further has a plurality of different axis lengths in different axis directions, and the axis length in at least an axis direction is different from the axis lengths in the rest axis directions so that the first micro beads present different arrangement densities in different driving frequencies under the influence of polarized self-arrangement effect.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignees: Chungwa Picture Tubes, Ltd., National Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Ching-Hsiang Hsu, Chi-Neng Mo, Mei-Tsao Chiang
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Publication number: 20100079424Abstract: A display medium and a display are provided. The display medium includes a thermal-sensitive solution and a number of micro particles. The micro particles are dispersed in the thermal-sensitive solution. At a first temperature, the thermal-sensitive solution is in a liquid form, such that the micro particles move freely. At a second temperature, the thermal-sensitive solution is in a colloid form, such that the micro particles are fixed. The first temperature differs from the second temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.Inventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Ching-Hsiang Hsu, Mei-Tsao Chiang, Chi-Neng Mo
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Publication number: 20090135131Abstract: A display including a first substrate, a first electrode, a second substrate, a second electrode, and a mixed solution is provided. The first electrode is disposed on the first substrate, and the second electrode is disposed on the second substrate. In addition, the mixed solution is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. Moreover, the mixed solution includes a solution and a plurality of first neutral micro-particles disposed in the solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.Inventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Cheng-Pu Chiu, Chi-Neng Mo, Mei-Tsao Chiang