Patents by Inventor Cheng-Hung Chen

Cheng-Hung Chen 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).

  • Patent number: 12675866
    Abstract: A method includes generating coherent light that has a wavefront, shaping the wavefront of the coherent light to provide the coherent light with a shaped wavefront, directing a probe beam of the coherent light with the shaped wavefront to an inspection surface of a wafer, causing a reflection beam to be reflected from the inspection surface of the wafer, capturing an image formed from the reflection beam reflected from the inspection surface of the wafer and generating image data related to the image, and analyzing the image data to determine whether there is a defect in the inspection surface of the wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Yi-Hsi Chen, Cheng-Hung Chen, Chia Han Wu, Yen-Chia Liu, Hsu-Shui Liu
  • Patent number: 12668723
    Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape suitable for component cutting process is provided. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape includes a release film layer, an adhesive layer, and a support base layer that are stacked in sequence. Based on the adhesive layer having a total weight percent of 100 wt %, the adhesive layer includes 40-50 wt % of an acrylic resin, 40-65 wt % of an epoxy monomer, 0.05-0.5 wt % of a hardener, and 0.5-1.0 wt % of an initiator. The adhesive layer has a first acid value before being exposed to an ultraviolet light, the adhesive layer has a second acid value after being exposed to the ultraviolet light, and the second acid value is smaller than the first acid value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Te-Chao Liao, Chun-Che Tsao, Cheng-Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20260150224
    Abstract: A waterproof deflector is provided for blocking target objects carried by a flowing fluid. The waterproof deflector includes a body and a baffle. The body has a first end and a second end disposed opposite each other, defining a flow direction from the first end toward the second end. The baffle is inclinedly connected to the second end of the body and configured to block target objects in the fluid flowing along the flow direction. The angle between the baffle and the second end is from about 60° to about 120°. The first end is formed with a notch, configured to allow blocked target objects to be discharged. The disclosed waterproof deflector offers efficient target-object blocking capability, a simple structure, and strong adaptability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2024
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: KAI FAN CHIANG, Chih-Cheng Lee, Chiung-Hsiang Wu, Chih-Te Hung, Yu-Cheng Zhang, Jyun-Lin Jiang, Yi-Lun Wei, Chung-Wei Lu, Chen-Ting Kao, Sheng-Li Yen, Chen Chao, Cheng-Hung Chen, Chi-Lin Wu, Hsiu-Hao Cheng, Chih-Hao Kuo
  • Publication number: 20260084551
    Abstract: An adapter and a charging system, the adapter includes a housing, a locking assembly and a transmission assembly. The housing is provided with a mounting cavity for mounting a charging gun. The locking assembly is movably disposed in the housing and has a first locking state capable of locking the charging gun in the mounting cavity, and a first unlocking state capable of unlocking the charging gun from the mounting cavity. The transmission assembly is movably disposed in the housing and is capable of engaging the locking assembly to limit the locking assembly to the first locked state. The transmission assembly is constructed to be capable of pushing the locking assembly when the charging gun is extended into the mounting cavity, driven by the charging gun, to switch the locking assembly from the first unlocked state to the first locked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2024
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Inventors: CHIH-CHENG LEE, JYUN-LIN JIANG, CHIH-TE HUNG, YU-CHENG ZHANG, CHIUNG-HSIANG WU, YI-LUN WEI, CHUNG-WEI LU, CHEN-TING KAO, SHENG-LI YEN, CHEN CHAO, CHENG-HUNG CHEN, CHI-LIN WU, HSIU-HAO CHENG, KAI FAN CHIANG, CHIH-HAO KUO
  • Patent number: 12552130
    Abstract: A transparent solder mask protection film, a method for producing the same, and a method for using the same are provided. The transparent solder mask protection film includes a first film layer, a second film layer, and a release film material. The first film layer is a polyester base film layer. The second film layer is formed on a surface of the first film layer. The second film layer is a pressure sensitive adhesive film layer. The release film material includes a release base film and a release coating layer disposed between the release base film and the second film layer. The release base film is a polyester release film. The release coating layer includes a silicone resin material and inorganic particles. After the release film material is separated from the second film layer, a surface of the second film layer is formed into a concave-convex microstructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Te-Chao Liao, Chun-Che Tsao, Cheng-Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20260004414
    Abstract: A method includes generating coherent light that has a wavefront, shaping the wavefront of the coherent light to provide the coherent light with a shaped wavefront, directing a probe beam of the coherent light with the shaped wavefront to an inspection surface of a wafer, causing a reflection beam to be reflected from the inspection surface of the wafer, capturing an image formed from the reflection beam reflected from the inspection surface of the wafer and generating image data related to the image, and analyzing the image data to determine whether there is a defect in the inspection surface of the wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Inventors: Yi-Hsi Chen, Cheng-Hung Chen, Chia Han Wu, Yen-Chia Liu, Hsu-Shui Liu
  • Publication number: 20250381864
    Abstract: An adapter and a charging system, the adapter includes a housing and a base locking device. The housing is provided with a mounting cavity. The base locking device includes a base locking member and a movable assembly. The base locking member is movably coupled to the housing, and the base locking member has a first locking position capable of locking to the base, and a first unlocking position capable of unlocking from the base. The movable assembly is movably disposed in the housing, the movable assembly capable of engaging the base locking member to limit the base locking member to the first locking position. The movable assembly is able to move away from the base locking member when the charging gun is extended into the mounting cavity, driven by the charging gun, to allow the base locking member to switch from the first locked position to the first unlocking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2025
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Inventors: Chih-Cheng Lee, Jyun-Lin Jiang, Chih-Te Hung, Chiung-Hsiang Wu, Yu-Cheng Zhang, Yi-Lun Wei, Chen-Ting Kao, Sheng-Li Yen, Chung-Wei Lu, Chen Chao, Cheng-Hung Chen, Chi-Lin Wu
  • Publication number: 20250154725
    Abstract: A coated pearl paper and a method for producing the same are provided. The coated pearl paper includes a pearl patern and a coating layer. The pearl paper includes a major layer and two minor layers arranged at two sides of the major layer. The major layer includes a first resin and multiple first mixed inorganic particles, and each of the minor layers includes a second resin and multiple second mixed inorganic particles. A coating liquid forming the coating layer includes a third resin, multiple third mixed inorganic particles, and water. Based on a total weight of the coating liquid being 100 wt %, a content of the third resin is between 18.5 wt % and 21.5 wt %, a content of the third mixed inorganic particles is between 4 wt % and 8 wt %, and a content of the water is between 71.8 wt % and 76.8 wt %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: TE-CHAO LIAO, CHUN-CHE TSAO, CHENG-HUNG CHEN
  • Publication number: 20250051073
    Abstract: A food packaging barrier film is provided. The food packaging barrier film includes a base film, an inorganic laminated film formed on a surface of the base film, and a barrier coating layer formed on the inorganic laminated film. The inorganic laminated film includes at least one first inorganic material deposition layer and a second inorganic material deposition layer stacked upon each other, and the at least one first inorganic material deposition layer and the second inorganic material deposition layer are formed in a same vacuum deposition process and in a vacuum condition. The at least one first inorganic material deposition layer and the second inorganic material deposition layer are respectively formed by different inorganic metal oxides in the same vacuum deposition process. The barrier coating layer is formed by coating a barrier coating solution on the inorganic laminated film and then curing the barrier coating solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: TE-CHAO LIAO, CHUN-CHE TSAO, CHENG-HUNG CHEN
  • Patent number: 12220208
    Abstract: An intelligent epidemic prevention system includes a calibration device, an access control system, a visible-light camera recording a first calibration device image of the calibration device and a first user image of a user, a thermographic camera recording a second calibration device image of the calibration device and a second user image of the user, and a computing device that calculates a calibration value according to the first and second calibration device images. The computing device determines whether the user wears a mask properly according to the first user image and generates a first result, and determines whether the temperature of the user is greater than or equal to a threshold temperature according to the calibration value and the second user image and generates a second result. The computing device controls the access control system to open or close according to the first and second results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Andy Ho, Tsung-Yao Chen, Cheng-Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20250010570
    Abstract: A transparent solder mask protection film, a method for producing the same, and a method for using the same are provided. The transparent solder mask protection film includes a first film layer, a second film layer, and a release film material. The first film layer is a polyester base film layer. The second film layer is formed on a surface of the first film layer. The second film layer is a pressure sensitive adhesive film layer. The release film material includes a release base film and a release coating layer disposed between the release base film and the second film layer. The release base film is a polyester release film. The release coating layer includes a silicone resin material and inorganic particles. After the release film material is separated from the second film layer, a surface of the second film layer is formed into a concave-convex microstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: TE-CHAO LIAO, CHUN-CHE TSAO, CHENG-HUNG CHEN
  • Patent number: 12172812
    Abstract: A food packaging barrier film and a method for producing the same are provided. The method includes providing a base film, depositing an inorganic laminated film on a surface of the base film, and coating a barrier coating solution on the inorganic laminated film and then curing the barrier coating solution to form a barrier coating layer. The inorganic laminated film includes at least one first inorganic material deposition layer and a second inorganic material deposition layer stacked upon each other, and the at least one first inorganic material deposition layer and the second inorganic material deposition layer are formed in a same vacuum deposition process and in a vacuum condition. The at least one first inorganic material deposition layer and the second inorganic material deposition layer are respectively formed by different inorganic metal oxides in the same vacuum depositing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Te-Chao Liao, Chun-Che Tsao, Cheng-Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20240402464
    Abstract: An ophthalmic lens includes a first lens group having a positive refractive power, a second lens group having a positive refractive power, and a third lens group having a positive refractive power. The first lens group includes a first lens, and a lens in the second lens group closest to the first lens group is a second lens. The ophthalmic lens satisfies the condition of 0.65<R1/R2<7.69, where R1 is a shortest distance from a central axis of an optical surface of the first lens to an outermost turning point of the optical surface of the first lens, and R2 is a shortest distance from a central axis of an optical surface of the second lens to an outermost turning point of the optical surface of the second lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: CHING-SHENG CHANG, CHENG-HUNG CHEN, CHING-LUN LIN
  • Patent number: 12153433
    Abstract: In an embodiment a system includes: an automated vehicle configured to traverse a first predetermined path; and a sensor system located on the automated vehicle, the sensor system configured to detect a vertical obstacle along the first predetermined path along one or two floorboards ahead of the automated vehicle, wherein the automated vehicle is configured to traverse a second predetermined path in response to detecting the vertical obstacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Kang Hu, Cheng-Hung Chen, Yan-Han Chen, Feng-Kuang Wu, Hsu-Shui Liu, Jiun-Rong Pai, Shou-Wen Kuo
  • Publication number: 20240382090
    Abstract: An ophthalmic imaging system includes a first lens group, an illumination light source, an imaging module, a fixation light, a reflective element, at least one light-blocking member, and a first polarizer. The first lens group includes an aspheric first lens. The fixation light provides a light beam and includes at least three light-emitting components. The reflective element is configured to reflect the light beam and direct the light beam towards the aspheric first lens. The light-blocking member is disposed downstream from and in a light path of the fixation light and disposed upstream from and in a light path of the reflective element. The first polarizer is disposed downstream from and in the light path of the fixation light and disposed upstream from and in the light path of the reflective element to polarize the light beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Ching-Lun LIN, Ching-Sheng CHANG, Cheng-Hung CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240377826
    Abstract: In an embodiment a system includes: an automated vehicle configured to traverse a first predetermined path; and a sensor system located on the automated vehicle, the sensor system configured to detect a vertical obstacle along the first predetermined path along one or two floorboards ahead of the automated vehicle, wherein the automated vehicle is configured to traverse a second predetermined path in response to detecting the vertical obstacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Cheng-Kang HU, Cheng-Hung CHEN, Yan-Han CHEN, Feng-Kuang WU, Hsu-Shui LIU, Jiun-Rong PAI, Shou-Wen KUO
  • Publication number: 20240297138
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The package structure includes a first substrate and through vias formed through the first substrate. The package further includes redistribution layers formed over the first substrate and connected to the through vias and a first pillar layer formed over the redistribution layers. The package further includes a first barrier layer formed over the first pillar layer and a first cap layer formed over the first barrier layer. The package further includes an underfill layer formed over the redistribution layers and surrounding the first pillar layer, the first barrier layer, and the first cap layer. In addition, the first barrier layer has a first protruding portion laterally extending outside a first sidewall surface of the first pillar layer and a second sidewall surface of the first cap layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hung CHEN, Yu-Nu HSU, Chun-Chen LIU, Heng-Chi HUANG, Chien-Chen LI, Shih-Yen CHEN, Cheng-Nan HSIEH, Kuo-Chio LIU, Chen-Shien CHEN, Chin-Yu KU, Te-Hsun PANG, Yuan-Feng WU, Sen-Chi CHIANG
  • Publication number: 20240191105
    Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape suitable for component cutting process is provided. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape includes a release film layer, an adhesive layer, and a support base layer that are stacked in sequence. Based on the adhesive layer having a total weight percent of 100 wt %, the adhesive layer includes 40-50 wt % of an acrylic resin, 40-65 wt % of an epoxy monomer, 0.05-0.5 wt % of a hardener, and 0.5-1.0 wt % of an initiator. The adhesive layer has a first acid value before being exposed to an ultraviolet light, the adhesive layer has a second acid value after being exposed to the ultraviolet light, and the second acid value is smaller than the first acid value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: TE-CHAO LIAO, CHUN-CHE TSAO, CHENG-HUNG CHEN
  • Patent number: 11984419
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The package structure includes a first bump structure formed over a first substrate. The first bump structure includes a first pillar layer formed over the first substrate and a first barrier layer formed over the first pillar layer. In addition, the first barrier layer has a first protruding portion laterally extending outside a first edge of the first pillar layer. The package structure further includes a second bump structure bonded to the first bump structure through a solder joint. In addition, the second bump structure includes a second pillar layer formed over a second substrate and a second barrier layer formed over the second pillar layer. The first protruding portion of the first barrier layer is spaced apart from the solder joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hung Chen, Yu-Nu Hsu, Chun-Chen Liu, Heng-Chi Huang, Chien-Chen Li, Shih-Yen Chen, Cheng-Nan Hsieh, Kuo-Chio Liu, Chen-Shien Chen, Chin-Yu Ku, Te-Hsun Pang, Yuan-Feng Wu, Sen-Chi Chiang
  • Publication number: 20240145867
    Abstract: A separator for a lithium battery and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The separator includes a substrate layer and a coating layer. The substrate layer is a polyolefin porous film and has a substrate thickness ranging from 10 to 30 micrometers. The coating layer is coated on the substrate layer, and has a coating layer thickness ranging from 1 to 5 micrometers. The coating layer includes a heat-resistant resin material and a plurality of inorganic ceramic particles glued in the heat-resistant resin material. The heat-resistant resin material has a melting point (Tm) or a glass transition temperature (Tg) of not less than 150° C. An average particle size of the inorganic ceramic particles is 10% to 40% of the coating layer thickness of the coating layer. The inorganic ceramic particles are stacked in the coating layer with a height of at least three layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: TE-CHAO LIAO, CHUN-CHE TSAO, CHENG-HUNG CHEN, LI-TING WANG