Patents by Inventor Chi-Hsiang Weng

Chi-Hsiang Weng 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: 11922108
    Abstract: A memory cell array includes a first and a second column of memory cells, a first and a second bit line, a source line and a first set of vias. The first or second bit line includes a first conductive line located on a first metal layer, and a second conductive line located on a second metal layer. The first and second conductive lines overlap a source of a transistor of a memory cell of the first column or second column of memory cells. The source line is coupled to the first and second column of memory cells. The first set of vias is electrically coupled to the first and second conductive line. A pair of vias of the first set of vias is located above where the first conductive line overlaps each memory cell of the first or second column of memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsiang Weng, Yu-Der Chih
  • Publication number: 20230394214
    Abstract: A memory cell array includes a first and a second column of memory cells, a first and a second bit line, a source line and a first set of vias. The second bit line includes a first conductive line located on a first metal layer, and a second conductive line located on a second metal layer. The first and second conductive lines overlap a source of a transistor of a memory cell of the second column of memory cells. The source line is coupled to the first and second column of memory cells. The first set of vias is electrically coupled to the first and second conductive line. A pair of vias of the first set of vias is located above where the first conductive line overlaps each memory cell of the second column of memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Chi-Hsiang WENG, Yu-Der CHIH
  • Publication number: 20220035981
    Abstract: A memory cell array includes a first and a second column of memory cells, a first and a second bit line, a source line and a first set of vias. The first or second bit line includes a first conductive line located on a first metal layer, and a second conductive line located on a second metal layer. The first and second conductive lines overlap a source of a transistor of a memory cell of the first column or second column of memory cells. The source line is coupled to the first and second column of memory cells. The first set of vias is electrically coupled to the first and second conductive line. A pair of vias of the first set of vias is located above where the first conductive line overlaps each memory cell of the first or second column of memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Chi-Hsiang WENG, Yu-Der CHIH
  • Patent number: 11151296
    Abstract: A memory cell array includes a first column of memory cells, a second column of memory cells, a first bit line, a second bit line and a source line. The second column of memory cells is separated from the first column of memory cells in a first direction. The first column of memory cells and the second column of memory cells are arranged in a second direction. The first bit line is coupled to the first column of memory cells, and extends in the second direction. The second bit line is coupled to the second column of memory cells, and extends in the second direction. The source line extends in the second direction, is coupled to the first column of memory cells and the second column of memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsiang Weng, Yu-Der Chih
  • Publication number: 20190354653
    Abstract: A memory cell array includes a first column of memory cells, a second column of memory cells, a first bit line, a second bit line and a source line. The second column of memory cells is separated from the first column of memory cells in a first direction. The first column of memory cells and the second column of memory cells are arranged in a second direction. The first bit line is coupled to the first column of memory cells, and extends in the second direction. The second bit line is coupled to the second column of memory cells, and extends in the second direction. The source line extends in the second direction, is coupled to the first column of memory cells and the second column of memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Chi-Hsiang WENG, Yu-Der CHIH
  • Patent number: 10159444
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and system for detecting an anaerobic threshold heart rate. After first physiological data, second physiological data and third physiological data are obtained while a user is exercising, an interval of the third physiological data corresponding to an estimated range of first physiological data and a turning point of a curve fitting the third physiological data within the interval are obtained, to determine the anaerobic threshold heart rate of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Hsing-Chen Lin, Jong-Shyan Wang, Chi-Hsiang Weng, Ching-Yu Huang, Wen-Chung Hsueh
  • Patent number: 10120453
    Abstract: A method for controlling an electronic equipment and a wearable device are provided, respectively. The method for controlling the electronic equipment includes the following steps. An inertial signal is detected. A gesture is obtained by dividing the inertial signal or classifying the inertial signal. A controlling command is outputted based on the gesture to control the electronic equipment, such as a desktop device, a portable device or the wearable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Wen-Chung Hsueh, Hsing-Chen Lin, Ching-Yu Huang, Bo-Sheng Wu, Chi-Hsiang Weng
  • Publication number: 20170228027
    Abstract: A method for controlling an electronic equipment and a wearable device are provided, respectively. The method for controlling the electronic equipment includes the following steps. An inertial signal is detected. A gesture is obtained by dividing the inertial signal or classifying the inertial signal. A controlling command is outputted based on the gesture to control the electronic equipment, such as a desktop device, a portable device or the wearable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Wen-Chung HSUEH, Hsing-Chen LIN, Ching-Yu HUANG, Bo-Sheng WU, Chi-Hsiang WENG
  • Publication number: 20170172513
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and system for detecting an anaerobic threshold heart rate. After first physiological data, second physiological data and third physiological data are obtained while a user is exercising, an interval of the third physiological data corresponding to an estimated range of first physiological data and a turning point of a curve fitting the third physiological data within the interval are obtained, to determine the anaerobic threshold heart rate of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Hsing-Chen Lin, Jong-Shyan Wang, Chi-Hsiang Weng, Ching-Yu Huang, Wen-Chung Hsueh
  • Patent number: 9281741
    Abstract: Among other things, techniques and systems are provided to pre-charge a node of a primary circuit, such as a voltage regulator or bandgap voltage reference, via a start-up circuit. The node is charged to a specified voltage during a pre-charge operation that occurs while the primary-circuit is powered-off. The pre-charge operation comprises discharging a voltage from the node during a first portion of the pre-charge operation and re-charging the node to the specified voltage during a second portion of the pre-charge operation. In some embodiments, the specified voltage is substantially equivalent to a switching voltage of a drive transistor of the primary circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventor: Chi-Hsiang Weng
  • Publication number: 20140266087
    Abstract: Among other things, techniques and systems are provided to pre-charge a node of a primary circuit, such as a voltage regulator or bandgap voltage reference, via a start-up circuit. The node is charged to a specified voltage during a pre-charge operation that occurs while the primary-circuit is powered-off. The pre-charge operation comprises discharging a voltage from the node during a first portion of the pre-charge operation and re-charging the node to the specified voltage during a second portion of the pre-charge operation. In some embodiments, the specified voltage is substantially equivalent to a switching voltage of a drive transistor of the primary circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventor: Chi-Hsiang Weng
  • Patent number: D464386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Inventor: Chi-Hsiang Weng