Patents by Inventor Cheng Shih

Cheng Shih 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: 20240019620
    Abstract: A display device includes a first image generating unit and a first waveguide glass. The first image generating unit is configured to emit first light. The first waveguide glass faces toward the first image generating unit. The first waveguide glass includes a first microstructure, two second microstructures and a third microstructure. The first microstructure is located between two ends at the same side of the two second microstructures. The third microstructure is located between the two second microstructures. The third microstructure has a first grating and a second grating. An extending direction of the first grating is different from an extending direction of the second grating. The second microstructure is configured to receive the first light of the first image generating unit transmitted through the first microstructure and transmit the first light to the third microstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Han-Sheng NIAN, Ming-Jui WANG, Chih-Chiang CHEN, Chia-Hsin CHUNG, Yu-Cheng SHIH, Wei-Syun WANG, Cheng-Chan WANG, Hsin-Hung LI, Sheng-Ming HUANG
  • Publication number: 20240012241
    Abstract: A head-up display includes an image generating unit and a waveguide glass. The waveguide glass faces toward the image generating unit. The waveguide glass includes a first microstructure, a second microstructure and a third microstructure. The first microstructure has a first width. The second microstructure is adjacent to the first microstructure. The third microstructure is adjacent to the second microstructure. The third microstructure has tiling areas adjacent to each other. A gap between the two adjacent tiling areas is less than half of the first width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Han-Sheng NIAN, Seok-Lyul LEE, Ming-Jui WANG, Chih-Chiang CHEN, Chia-Hsin CHUNG, Yu-Cheng SHIH, Cheng-Chan WANG, Hsin-Hung LI, Wei-Syun WANG, Sheng-Ming HUANG
  • Patent number: 11846996
    Abstract: A rotating mechanism includes a first mount having a shaft hole, a second mount having a mounting part and a shaft part, a first engagement component, and a positioning assembly having a first positioning structure and a second positioning structure. The shaft part passes through the shaft hole so that the second mount is rotatable relative to the first mount. The first engagement component is fixed to the second mount and located on one side of the first mount away from the mounting part of the second mount, so that the first engagement component rotates relative to the first mount along with the second mount. The first positioning structure disposed on the first mount and the second positioning structure disposed on the first engagement component are matching recess and protrusion that are engaged with each other so as to position the first mount and the second mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: GETAC HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Cheng-Shih Peng
  • Patent number: 11848231
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes successively forming a first multi-layer etch stop structure and an insulating layer over a first conductive feature. The insulating layer and the first multi-layer etch stop structure are successively etched to form an opening substantially aligned to the first conductive feature. A second conductive feature is formed in the opening. The formation of the first multi-layer etch stop structure and the second multi-layer etch stop structure includes forming a first metal-containing dielectric layer, forming a silicon-containing dielectric layer over the first metal-containing dielectric layer, and forming a second metal-containing dielectric layer over the silicon-containing dielectric layer. The second metal-containing dielectric layer has a material that is different from the material of the first metal-containing dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Cheng Shih, Tze-Liang Lee, Jen-Hung Wang, Yu-Kai Lin, Su-Jen Sung
  • Patent number: 11822092
    Abstract: A head-mounted display includes a display host, a head belt base, a first lateral head belt, a second lateral head belt, an auxiliary head belt, a knob, a first driving component and a second driving component. The head belt base is connected to the display host through the first and second lateral head belts and the auxiliary head belt. The knob is pivoted to the head belt base, and the knob is coupled to the first and second lateral head belts through the first driving component and is coupled to the auxiliary head belt through the second driving component. The knob synchronously drives the first and second driving components, to drive the first and second lateral head belts through the first driving component and drive the auxiliary head belt through the second driving component. Alternatively, the knob drives one of the first driving component and the second driving component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Cheng Shih, Chih-Heng Tsou, Yen-Chou Chueh, Wei-Chih Wang, Hui-Ping Sun, Chun-Hsien Chen
  • Publication number: 20230369500
    Abstract: A device, structure, and method are provided whereby an insert layer is utilized to provide additional support for weaker and softer dielectric layer. The insert layer may be applied between two weaker dielectric layers or the insert layer may be used with a single layer of dielectric material. Once formed, trenches and vias are formed within the composite layers, and the insert layer will help to provide support that will limit or eliminate undesired bending or other structural motions that could hamper subsequent process steps, such as filling the trenches and vias with conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Yao-Jen Chang, Chih-Chien Chi, Chen-Yuan Kao, Hung-Wen Su, Kai-Shiang Kuo, Po-Cheng Shih, Jun-Yi Ruan
  • Publication number: 20230369023
    Abstract: A tunable plasma exclusion zone in semiconductor fabrication is provided. A semiconductor wafer is provided within a chamber of a plasma processing apparatus between a first plasma electrode and a second plasma electrode. A plasma is generated from a process gas within the chamber and an electric field between the first plasma electrode and the second plasma electrode. The plasma is at least partially excluded from an edge region of the semiconductor wafer by a plasma exclusion zone (PEZ) ring within the chamber. The plasma may be tuned toward a center of the semiconductor wafer by electrically coupling an electrode ring of the PEZ ring to a voltage potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Che Wei Yang, Chih Cheng Shih, Sheng-Chan Li, Cheng-Yuan Tsai, Sheng-Chau Chen
  • Publication number: 20230369368
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an integrated chip that includes a first image sensing element and a second image sensing element arranged over a substrate. A first micro-lens is arranged over the first image sensing element, and a second micro-lens is arranged over the second image sensing element. A composite deep trench isolation structure is arranged between the first and second image sensing elements. The composite deep trench isolation structure includes a lower portion arranged over the substrate and an upper portion arranged over the lower portion. The lower portion includes a first material, and the upper portion includes a second material that has a lower reflectivity than the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Che Wei Yang, Sheng-Chan Li, Tsun-Kai Tsao, Chih-Cheng Shih, Sheng-Chau Chen, Cheng-Yuan Tsai
  • Publication number: 20230367207
    Abstract: A method includes: inspecting a reticle in a reticle pod, the reticle pod including a sealed space to accommodate the reticle, and the reticle pod further comprising a window arranged on an upper surface of the reticle pod, wherein the inspecting is performed through the window; and moving the reticle out of the reticle pod for performing a lithography operation using the reticle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: WANG CHENG SHIH, HAO-MING CHANG, CHUNG-YANG HUANG, CHENG-MING LIN
  • Publication number: 20230337998
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring muscle mass, including: a first selection step, wherein a frame selection information is obtained by using a frame to select a fascia region from a provided computed tomography image under the condition that the window width ranges from 300 HU to 500 HU and the window level ranges from 40 HU to 50 HU, wherein the selected range of the fascia region includes a muscle; and a second selection step, wherein a muscle information of the muscle is obtained by calculating a pixel value in the frame-selected fascia region under the condition that the HU value of the CT image ranges from -29 HU to 150 HU.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Yi-Shan TSAI, Yu-Husan Lai, Bow Wang, Cheng-Shih Lai, Chao-Yun Chen, Meng-Jhen Wu, Po-Tsun Kuo, Tsung-Han Lee
  • Patent number: 11796909
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a reticle includes: disposing the reticle in a reticle pod, the reticle pod forming a sealed space to accommodate the reticle, and the reticle pod comprising a window arranged on an upper surface of the reticle pod and configured to allow a radiation at a predetermined wavelength to pass through; and performing an inspection operation on the reticle through the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Wang Cheng Shih, Hao-Ming Chang, Chung-Yang Huang, Cheng-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20230317469
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming a source/drain region over a substrate; forming a first interlayer dielectric over the source/drain region; forming a gate structure over the substrate and laterally adjacent to the source/drain region; and forming a gate mask over the gate structure, the forming the gate mask comprising: etching a portion of the gate structure to form a recess relative to a top surface of the first interlayer dielectric; depositing a first dielectric layer over the gate structure in the recess and over the first interlayer dielectric; etching a portion of the first dielectric layer; depositing a semiconductor layer over the first dielectric layer in the recess; and planarizing the semiconductor layer to be coplanar with the first interlayer dielectric. In another embodiment, the method further includes forming a gate spacer over the substrate, wherein the etching the portion of the gate structure further comprises etching a portion of the gate spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Bor Chiuan Hsieh, Po-Hsien Cheng, Tsai-Jung Ho, Po-Cheng Shih, Jr-Hung Li, Tze-Liang Lee
  • Patent number: 11777035
    Abstract: A device, structure, and method are provided whereby an insert layer is utilized to provide additional support for weaker and softer dielectric layer. The insert layer may be applied between two weaker dielectric layers or the insert layer may be used with a single layer of dielectric material. Once formed, trenches and vias are formed within the composite layers, and the insert layer will help to provide support that will limit or eliminate undesired bending or other structural motions that could hamper subsequent process steps, such as filling the trenches and vias with conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD
    Inventors: Yao-Jen Chang, Chih-Chien Chi, Chen-Yuan Kao, Hung-Wen Su, Kai-Shiang Kuo, Po-Cheng Shih, Jun-Yi Ruan
  • Publication number: 20230290674
    Abstract: Interconnect structures having dielectric layers with nitrogen-containing crusts and methods of fabrication thereof are disclosed herein. An exemplary method includes forming a first interconnect opening in a first interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer that exposes an underlying conductive feature, such as a source/drain, a gate, a contact, a via, or a conductive line. The method includes nitridizing sidewalls of the first interconnect opening, which are formed by the first ILD layer, before forming a first metal contact in the first interconnect opening. The nitridizing converts a portion of the first ILD layer into a nitrogen-containing crust. The first metal contact can include a metal plug and dielectric spacers between the metal plug and the nitrogen-containing crust of the first ILD layer. The method can include forming a second interconnect opening in a second ILD layer that exposes the first metal contact and forming a second metal contact in the second interconnect opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Tsai-Jung Ho, Po-Cheng Shih, Tze-Liang Lee
  • Publication number: 20230268224
    Abstract: A representative method includes forming a photo-sensitive material over a substrate, and forming a cap layer over the photo-sensitive material, and patterning the cap layer. Using the patterned cap layer, a first portion of the photo-sensitive material is selectively exposed to a pre-selected light wavelength to change at least one material property of the first portion of the photo-sensitive material, while preventing a second portion of the photo-sensitive material from being exposed to the pre-selected light wavelength. One, but not both of the following steps is then conducted: removing the first portion of the photo-sensitive material and forming in its place a conductive element at least partially surrounded by the second portion of the photo-sensitive material, or removing the second portion of the photo-sensitive material and forming from the first portion of the photo-sensitive material a conductive element electrically connecting two or more portions of a circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Wei-Jen Lo, Po-Cheng Shih, Syun-Ming Jang, Tze-Liang Lee
  • Publication number: 20230260832
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture are presented herein in which a etch stop layer is selectively deposited over a conductive contact. A dielectric layer is formed over the etch stop layer and an opening is formed through the dielectric layer and the etch stop layer to expose the conductive contact. Conductive material is then deposited to fill the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Yu-Kai Lin, Po-Cheng Shih, Jr-Hung Li, Tze-Liang Lee
  • Publication number: 20230248253
    Abstract: A Chinese pulse wave measuring device is provided, which includes an airbag, a pressure control module, a displacement sensing module, a scanning position control module, and a computing device. The above-mentioned pressure control module, displacement sensing module, and scanning position control module are respectively communicationally connected to the computing device, and the pump of the pressure control module is connected to the airbag through gas tube and valve. A method of using the above-mentioned pulse wave measuring device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventor: Ming-Cheng Shih
  • Patent number: 11676855
    Abstract: A representative method includes forming a photo-sensitive material over a substrate, and forming a cap layer over the photo-sensitive material, and patterning the cap layer. Using the patterned cap layer, a first portion of the photo-sensitive material is selectively exposed to a pre-selected light wavelength to change at least one material property of the first portion of the photo-sensitive material, while preventing a second portion of the photo-sensitive material from being exposed to the pre-selected light wavelength. One, but not both of the following steps is then conducted: removing the first portion of the photo-sensitive material and forming in its place a conductive element at least partially surrounded by the second portion of the photo-sensitive material, or removing the second portion of the photo-sensitive material and forming from the first portion of the photo-sensitive material a conductive element electrically connecting two or more portions of a circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Jen Lo, Po-Cheng Shih, Syun-Ming Jang, Tze-Liang Lee
  • Publication number: 20230152049
    Abstract: A water supply device (10) and a tube connector structure (2) thereof, which are used for an electronic device (100) having a water inlet (101) and a water outlet (102), are disclosed. The tube connector structure (2) includes a connecting plate (21) and two tube connector plugs (22) passing through and fixed to the connecting plate (21). One of the tube connector plugs (22) is connected with the water inlet (101), and the other one of the tube connector plugs (22) is connected with the water outlet (102). Therefore, advantages of rapid connection and disconnection between the water supply device (10) and the tube connector structure (2) and saving time and labor in assembling may be accomplished.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Chih-Hsien CHEN, Yu-Cheng SHIH, Pon-Chung CHIEN, Chieh-Hui CHEN, Ying-Fu CHOU
  • Publication number: 20230154992
    Abstract: A structure includes a gate stack over a semiconductor region, a source/drain region on a side of the gate stack, a contact etch stop layer over a part of the source/drain region, an inter-layer dielectric over the contact etch stop layer, a silicide region over the source/drain region, a source/drain contact plug over and contacting the silicide region, and an isolation layer encircling the source/drain contact plug. In a top view of the source/drain contact plug, the source/drain contact plug is elongated, and the isolation layer includes an end portion at an end of the source/drain contact plug, and a middle portion between opposing ends of the source/drain contact plug. An end-portion thickness of the end portion is greater than a middle-portion thickness of the middle portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Tze-Liang Lee, Po-Hsien Cheng, Po-Cheng Shih