Patents by Inventor Chi To

Chi To 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: 10516205
    Abstract: A wearable electronic device is disclosed. Wearable electronic device includes a casing, a dielectric component and an antenna wired circuit. The casing includes a metal bottom, a first metal sidewall connected to the metal bottom, a connection structure disposed at the first metal sidewall, and a second metal sidewall adjacent to the metal bottom and the first metal sidewall with a gap. The dielectric component is installed at the gap to electrically isolate the second metal sidewall from the first metal sidewall and the metal bottom. The antenna wired circuit is disposed at the dielectric component and electrically coupled to the second metal sidewall for resonating to generate a resonance band with the second metal sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chien-Yi Wu, Chao-Hsu Wu, Shih-Keng Huang, Ya-Jyun Li, Chia-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 10515808
    Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) system includes an O3/DIW generator, a polishing unit, and a cleaning unit. The O3/DIW generator is configured to generate an O3/DIW solution including ozone gas (O3) dissolved in deionized water (DIW). The polishing unit includes components for buffing a surface of a semiconductor structure, and a pipeline coupled to the O3/DIW generator to receive the O3/DIW solution for the buffing. The cleaning unit is coupled to the O3/DIW generator and is configured to clean the surface of the semiconductor structure using the O3/DIW solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shich-Chang Suen, Chi-Jen Liu, Ying-Liang Chuang, Li-Chieh Wu, Liang-Guang Chen, Ming-Liang Yen
  • Patent number: 10515990
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of forming semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a first trench and a second trench are formed in a substrate, and dopants of a first conductivity type are implanted along sidewalls and a bottom of the first trench and the second trench. The first and second trenches are filled with an insulating material, and a gate dielectric and a gate electrode over the substrate, the gate dielectric and the gate electrode extending over the first trench and the second trench. Source/drain regions are formed in the substrate on opposing sides of the gate dielectric and the gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Feng-Chi Hung, Jhy-Jyi Sze, Shou-Gwo Wuu
  • Patent number: 10515865
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of reducing the risk of underbump metallization poisoning from the application of underfill material is provided. In an embodiment a spacer is located between a first underbump metallization and a second underbump metallization. When an underfill material is dispensed between the first underbump metallization and the second underbump metallization, the spacer prevents the underfill material from creeping towards the second underbump metallization. In another embodiment a passivation layer is used to inhibit the flow of underfill material as the underfill material is being dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ying-Ju Chen, An-Jhih Su, Hsien-Wei Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10516182
    Abstract: Disclosed are a polymer ion exchange membrane having a self-hydration capability at a high temperature under low humidity, a method of preparing the polymer ion exchange membrane, and a polymer electrolyte fuel cell system including the polymer ion exchange membrane. The polymer electrolyte membrane includes a hydrocarbon-based proton conductive polymercoating layer, and has a nano-crack on the hydrophobic surface and thus may secure ion conductivity and self-hydration capability under low humidity and remarkably improve electrochemical performance of an electrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: IUCF-HYU (INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION HANYANG UNIVERSITY)
    Inventors: Young Moo Lee, Chi Hoon Park, Doo Sung Hwang, So Young Lee, Dong Won Shin
  • Patent number: 10514980
    Abstract: An encoding method for a memory storage apparatus adopting a Lien ECC scheme is provided. The memory storage apparatus comprises an ECC encoder using a Lien Code. The encoding method includes: receiving a write command comprising a write address and a write data; reading an existing codeword comprising a first flip bit indicating bit-flipping of the existing codeword and flipping bits of the existing codeword based on the first flip bit; encoding the write data into a new codeword based on a Lien Code by an ECC encoder, and flipping bits of the new codeword based on a number of bits required to be changed from the existing codeword to the new codeword; and writing the new codeword comprising a first flip bit indicating bit-flipping of the new codeword to the write address In addition, a memory storage apparatus using the encoding method based on the Lien Code is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chuen-Der Lien, Ming-Huei Shieh, Seow Fong Lim, Ngatik Cheung, Chi-Shun Lin
  • Patent number: 10513718
    Abstract: A method of producing a polyunsaturated fatty acid in a transgenic bacterium, includes: introducing a recombinant plasmid into a bacteria cell to obtain the transgenic bacterium, wherein the recombinant plasmid comprises a polynucleotide encoding one or more elongase and one or more desaturase; incubating the transgenic bacterium in a medium containing a fatty acid substrate; harvesting the transgenic bacterium, and extracting the polyunsaturated fatty acid from the transgenic bacterium. A method of converting linoleic acid to arachidonic acid and a cassette and recombinant plasmid comprising nucleic acid sequences for the above methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: City University of Hong Kong
    Inventors: Lok Man So, Man Chak Tse, Kai Kin Chi, Yuen Chong Kong, Sin Yu Yeung
  • Patent number: 10515686
    Abstract: A reference current circuit usable in a memory circuit has an input leg comprising a current sink and a first resistor connected between the current sink and a voltage supply node, and has an output leg connected between the supply voltage node and a load. The output leg includes a second resistor and a control transistor. The load is connected in current flow communication with the control transistor. An amplifier has a first input connected to the output node of the current sink in the input leg and a second input connected to the second resistor. An output of the amplifier is connected to the gate of the control transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shang-Chi Yang
  • Publication number: 20190387165
    Abstract: An image device for generating depth images includes at least two image capturers and a rotating device. When the rotating device rotates the at least two image capturers, multiple images captured by the at least two image capturers are utilized to generate a depth image, wherein a view angle corresponding to the depth image is not less than a view angle of each image capturer of the at least two image capturers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Chi-Feng Lee, Yung-Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20190385661
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a cell array having an upper segment and a lower segment which are classified according to refresh units. The semiconductor device includes a first repair controller configured to output a first repair signal for controlling a repair operation of the upper segment based on a fuse address, a row address, a second control signal, and selection address being at a first level, and generate a first control signal for controlling a repair operation of the lower segment based on the fuse address, the row address, and selection address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Ja Beom KOO, Sung Soo CHI
  • Publication number: 20190385848
    Abstract: A circuit structure comprises a plurality of first conducting lines extending in a first direction, the first conducting lines having a first pitch in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; a plurality of linking lines extending in the second direction, the linking lines having a second pitch in the first direction, the second pitch being greater than the first pitch; and a plurality of connection structures connecting respective first conducting lines for current flow to respective linking lines, the connection structures each including a plurality of segments extending in the first direction, segments in the plurality of segments having a transition pitch in the second direction relative to adjacent segments in the plurality of segments greater than or equal to the first pitch, and less than the second pitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chin-Cheng YANG, Chi-Hao HUANG, Wei-Hung WANG
  • Publication number: 20190385282
    Abstract: A computerized robust deep image transformation method performs a deep image transformation learning on multi-variation training images and corresponding desired outcome images to generate a deep image transformation model, which is applied to transform an input image to an image of higher quality mimicking a desired outcome image. A computerized robust training method for deep image integration performs a deep image integration learning on multi-modality training images and corresponding desired integrated images to generate a deep image integration model, which is applied to transform multi-modality images into a high quality integrated image mimicking a desired integrated image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Hideki Sasaki, Chi-Chou Huang, Luciano Andre Guerreiro Lucas, Shih-Jong James Lee
  • Publication number: 20190385975
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out (InFO) package includes an encapsulant, a die, a plurality of conductive structures, and a redistribution structure. The die and the conductive structures are encapsulated by the encapsulant. The conductive structures surround the die. The redistribution structure is disposed on the encapsulant. The redistribution structure includes a plurality of routing patterns, a plurality of conductive vias, and a plurality of alignment marks. The conductive vias interconnects the routing patterns. At least one of the alignment mark is in physical contact with the encapsulant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jhih-Yu Wang, Hung-Jui Kuo, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Sih-Hao Liao, Yung-Chi Chu
  • Publication number: 20190386440
    Abstract: A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree is disclosed. The power transfer system can advantageously enable neighboring tree trunk sections to be electrically connected without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. Power distribution subsystems can be disposed within the trunk sections. The power distribution subsystems can comprise a male end, a female end, or both. The male ends can have prongs and the female ends can have voids. The prongs can be inserted into the voids to electrically connect the power distribution subsystems of neighboring tree trunk sections. In some embodiments, the prongs and voids are designed so that the prongs of one power distribution subsystem can engage the voids of another power distribution subsystem without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Chi Yin Alan Leung, Ricky Tong, Chi Kin Samuel Kwok, Chang-Jun He
  • Publication number: 20190385990
    Abstract: A pair of smart glasses including a headset, a frame, and an optical photoelectric conversion unit that can gather and utilize solar energy to supplement the electrical energy of a built-in battery. The smart glasses also include a display module comprising a plurality of display units arranged in a matrix. Each display unit comprises at least one micro LED unit and at least one first optical photoelectric conversion unit. A number of the micro LED units functions as a display, and also being controllable as an infrared light source for retinal scanning of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: CHI-AN CHEN, MING-TA HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20190384064
    Abstract: Smart glasses taking a proportion of power it requires from ambient light includes a plurality of lenses, a frame structure connected to the plurality of lenses, a display module disposed in at least one of the plurality of lenses, a battery disposed in the frame structure, and a processor electrically connected to the display module and the battery. The display module includes display units arranged in a matrix. Each display unit comprises at least one micro LED unit, and at least one first optical photoelectric conversion unit for converting solar energy into electrical power. The battery is electrically connected to the display module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: KWANG-PI LEE, CHI-AN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20190386556
    Abstract: A multi-source energy harvester system includes a power conversion apparatus. First and second energy harvesters respectively harvest first and second energy and respectively provide first and second input powers. The power conversion apparatus includes an adjustable impedance matching circuit and a power conversion circuit. The impedance matching circuit generates an adjusted power according to the first input power. The power conversion circuit converts a bus power to an output power. The energy harvester system controls a first and a second switch circuits according to the adjusted power and/or the second input power to select and conduct one of the adjusted power or the second input power as the bus power, and adjusts an impedance of the adjustable impedance matching circuit to maximize a voltage of the adjusted power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Kuo-Chi Liu, Chang-Yu Ho
  • Publication number: 20190381018
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to one or more compositions comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology also relates to one or more compositions and oral formulations comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology also relates to one or more methods of using compositions comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to one or more pharmaceutical kits containing a composition comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Travis Mickle
  • Publication number: 20190385021
    Abstract: Four computerized machine learning methods for deep semantic segmentation are fast machine learning method, active machine learning method, optimal machine learning method, and optimal transfer learning method. The fast machine learning method performs a fast deep semantic segmentation learning on training images to generate a deep model. The active machine learning method performs a fast deep semantic segmentation learning on initial training images to generate a first deep model and then an active deep semantic segmentation learning to generate a second deep model. The optimal machine learning method performs a fast deep semantic segmentation learning on initial training images to generate a first deep model and then an optimal deep semantic segmentation learning to generate a second deep model. The optimal transfer learning method applies a pre-trained first deep model on transfer training images and then an optimal deep semantic segmentation transfer learning to generate a second deep model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Hideki Sasaki, Chi-Chou Huang, Shih-Jong James Lee
  • Patent number: D870932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Inventor: Chi-Chung Lin