Patents by Inventor Chi Wu

Chi Wu 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: 11245867
    Abstract: A video conference system including a first transmitter device and a receiver device is provided. The first transmitter device transmits a first video data. The receiver device includes a receiver control unit configured to assign a first identification code to the first transmitter device. The receiver control unit combines the first video data and a first identification image corresponding to the first identification code as a first combined video data and the receiver control unit outputs the first combined video data to the display device. Through the present invention, the conference participants can quickly identify which presenter is providing the video signal source corresponding to a particular frame on the split screen, and can raise questions to the right person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: BenQ Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Nan Shih, Chen-Chi Wu, Lin-Yuan You, Chin-Fu Chiang, Ron-Kun Tseng, Chuang-Wei Wu
  • Publication number: 20220037370
    Abstract: A pixel array substrate, including multiple pixel structures, is provided. Each of the pixel structures includes a first common electrode, a thin film transistor, a conductive pattern, a first insulating layer, a color filter pattern, a second insulating layer, and a pixel electrode. The conductive pattern is electrically connected to the thin film transistor. A first portion of the conductive pattern is disposed on the first common electrode. The first insulating layer is disposed on the conductive pattern. The color filter pattern is disposed on the first insulating layer. The second insulating layer is disposed on the color filter pattern. The pixel electrode is disposed on the second insulating layer. In a top view of the pixel array substrate, the first portion of the conductive pattern covers all edges of the first common electrode within an opening of the color filter pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yueh-Chi Wu, Ti-Kuei Yu, Shu-Wen Liao
  • Patent number: 11237462
    Abstract: A supporting mechanism with a rotating function is applied to a camera apparatus and includes a casing, a holder, an inner structural component and a damping component. The casing has a first opening. The inner structural component can be rotated relative to the casing. The holder is movably disposed inside the inner structural component and passes through the first opening. The damping component is disposed between the casing and the inner structural component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Jia-Syun Wang, Hsin-Shui Chen, Ying-Chi Wu, Hsiang-Ho Lo
  • Publication number: 20220013085
    Abstract: An operation method for virtually partitioning a display panel includes establishing a plurality of first links between a plurality of transmitter and a receiver, establishing a second link between the receiver and a central controller, acquiring quantity data of the plurality of transmitter by the central controller, generating an operational interface by virtually partitioning the display panel by the central controller according to the quantity data, and controlling the receiver for operating a transmitter to executing at least one operational function by the central controller through the second link and a first link or directly controlling the transmitter to executing the at least one operational function by the central controller through a third link when a virtual key corresponding to the transmitter displayed on the operational interface generated by the central controller is triggered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicants: BenQ Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, BENQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lin-Yuan You, Jung-Kun Tseng, Chia-Nan Shih, Chen-Chi Wu, Chin-Fu Chiang, Chuang-Wei Wu
  • Publication number: 20220013081
    Abstract: A data authorization controlling and matching system includes a receiver, a plurality of display devices, and at least one transmitter. The receiver is used for receiving an image signal. The plurality of display devices are coupled to the receiver for displaying the image signal. The at least one transmitter is coupled to the receiver for outputting the image signal. After a member list saved in the receiver is configured, a data link between the receiver and the at least one transmitter is established. Hardware information of the at least one transmitter is saved in the receiver. The receiver automatically identifies the at least one transmitter according to the hardware information of the at least one transmitter. After the at least one transmitter is identified, the receiver sets authorization information of the at least one transmitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicants: BenQ Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, BENQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Nan Shih, Lin-Yuan You, Chin-Fu Chiang, Chen-Chi Wu, Jung-Kun Tseng, Chuang-Wei Wu
  • Publication number: 20220000972
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating an auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder in a subject comprising transferring the gene of DFNB59 via an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicants: AKOUOS, INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Fu Cheng, Chen-Chi Wu, Ying-Chang Lu
  • Patent number: 11209870
    Abstract: Accessory units for electronic devices are described. The accessory units can include a panel that has a flexible substrate with a network of structural elements that are arranged to fold the panel into different forms and shapes similar to origami. For example, the panel can be bent along one or more fold lines that are defined by adjacent structural elements. In some cases, the panels are configured to fold at preferred fold lines, sometimes in non-parallel orientations with respect to each other. In one case, the accessory can be unfolded into a flat configuration and serve as a cover for the electronic device. In some cases, the accessory units can be brought behind and support an electronic device at different angles with respect to a support surface. The accessory units can also include features such as keyboards, touch pads, or other input devices for the electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zhengyu Li, Chia Chi Wu, Qiliang Xu
  • Patent number: 11211380
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes forming a plurality of dummy semiconductor fins on a substrate. The dummy semiconductor fins are adjacent to each other and are grouped into a plurality of fin groups. The dummy semiconductor fins of the fin groups are recessed one group at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Che-Cheng Chang, Po-Chi Wu, Chih-Han Lin, Horng-Huei Tseng
  • Patent number: 11204543
    Abstract: A projection apparatus includes a light valve, a lens module, a distance measuring module, a lens position detection module and a processor. The light valve forms an image beam. The lens module projects the image beam onto a display surface. The distance measuring module detects a distance between the lens module and the display surface to obtain a first distance value. The lens position detection module detects a position of the lens module to obtain a second distance value. The processor receives the first distance value from the distance measuring module, receives the second distance value from the lens position detection module and obtains an effective focus range according to the second distance value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Tzu-Hai Chung, Wen-Chang Chien, Yu-Chi Wu
  • Publication number: 20210373835
    Abstract: A dual display regions control method includes establishing a link between a receiver and a first transmitter and a link between the receiver and a second transmitter, transmitting a first image signal to the first transmitter after the first transmitter is triggered, transmitting the first image signal to the receiver, transmitting a second image signal to the second transmitter after the second transmitter is triggered, transmitting the second image signal to the receiver, selecting the first transmitter from the first transmitter and the second transmitter, displaying the first image signal on a first display region through the receiver after the first transmitter is selected, and displaying identification data of the first transmitter and the second transmitter on a second display region through the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Chen-Chi Wu, Chin-Fu Chiang, Chia-Nan Shih, Lin-Yuan You, Chuang-Wei Wu, Jung-Kun Tseng
  • Publication number: 20210375897
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application are directed towards a method to integrate NVM devices with a logic or BCD device. In some embodiments, an isolation structure is formed in a semiconductor substrate. The isolation structure demarcates a memory region of the semiconductor substrate, and further demarcates a peripheral region of the semiconductor substrate. The peripheral region may, for example, correspond to BCD device or a logic device. A doped well is formed in the peripheral region. A dielectric seal layer is formed covering the memory and peripheral regions, and further covering the doped well. The dielectric seal layer is removed from the memory region, but not the peripheral region. A memory cell structure is formed on the memory region using a thermal oxidation process. The dielectric seal layer is removed from the peripheral region, and a peripheral device structure including a gate electrode is formed on the peripheral region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Cheng-Bo Shu, Chung-Jen Huang, Yun-Chi Wu
  • Patent number: 11189546
    Abstract: A semiconductor arrangement includes a first dielectric feature passing through a semiconductive layer and a first dielectric layer over a substrate. The semiconductor arrangement includes a conductive feature passing through the semiconductive layer and the first dielectric layer and electrically coupled to the substrate. The conductive feature is adjacent the first dielectric feature and electrically isolated from the semiconductive layer by the first dielectric feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Josh Lin, Chung-Jen Huang, Yun-Chi Wu, Tsung-Yu Yang
  • Publication number: 20210358811
    Abstract: An improved work function layer and a method of forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes forming a semiconductor fin extending from a substrate; depositing a dielectric layer over the semiconductor fin; depositing a first work function layer over the dielectric layer; and exposing the first work function layer to a metastable plasma of a first reaction gas, a metastable plasma of a generation gas, and a metastable plasma of a second reaction gas, the first reaction gas being different from the second reaction gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Shao-Jyun Wu, Hung-Chi Wu, Chia-Ching Lee, Pin-Hsuan Yeh, Hung-Chin Chung, Hsien-Ming Lee, Chien-Hao Chen, Sheng-Liang Pan, Huan-Just Lin
  • Patent number: 11177093
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to touch-sensitive mechanical keyboards and methods for detecting touch events and key depression events on the touch-sensitive mechanical keyboard. The keypad can include a plurality of domes, a plurality of key make electrodes, first touch electrodes, and second touch electrodes. The first touch electrodes may be located underneath the plurality of key make electrodes, and the second touch electrodes may not. Both touch electrodes can detect touch events based on self-capacitance sensing. A key depression event can cause the key make electrode to make electrical contact with a corresponding first touch electrode, creating a short circuit that may cause the measured signal to saturate. The keyboard can include a plurality of sensing circuits coupled to the key make electrodes, the first touch electrodes, and the second touch electrodes. The plurality of sensing circuits can be used to detect both touch events and key depression events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Karan Jain, William P. Yarak, III, Chia Chi Wu, Nicole Wells
  • Patent number: 11170674
    Abstract: A display arrangement includes a base, a decorative shell having a front cover and a back cover, an elongated central post that is rotatably coupled to the decorative shell and fixedly coupled to the base, a light source disposed on the elongated central post and within the shell, such that the light is visible though at least one opening in the shell, a stem coupled to the shell and coupled to the elongated central post, the stem having a magnet on one end, and a coil configured to receive energy from a power source to cause an arcing motion of the magnet, the stem, and thereby the decorative shell. The display arrangement can include a second shell disposed horizontally above the decorative shell and coupled to the decorative shell, and can also include a third shell disposed horizontally below the decorative shell, and that is coupled to the decorative shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Fourstar Group Inc.
    Inventor: Yu-Chi Wu
  • Publication number: 20210344671
    Abstract: A conference data sharing method includes triggering a transmitter coupled to an image signal source, transmitting a triggering signal from the transmitter to a receiver through a first network, generating at least one data signal according to a conference member list after the receiver receives the triggering signal, transmitting the at least one data signal to at least one conference member through a second network, transmitting an image signal from the image signal source to the transmitter after the transmitter is triggered, processing the image signal by the transmitter for transmitting the image signal to the receiver through the first network, and controlling a display device for displaying an image by the receiver according to the image signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Chin-Fu Chiang, Chen-Chi Wu, Chia-Nan Shih, Lin-Yuan You, Chuang-Wei Wu, Jung-Kun Tseng
  • Publication number: 20210334058
    Abstract: A wireless communications pairing method includes providing a receiver and a first transmitter linked to the receiver, establishing a first link between the first transmitter and a second transmitter, transmitting pairing information from the first transmitter to the second transmitter through the first link, establishing a second link between the second transmitter and the receiver according to the pairing information after the second transmitter receives the pairing information, transmitting an image signal from an image signal source coupled to the second transmitter to the second transmitter after the second transmitter is triggered, processing the image signal by the second transmitter for transmitting the image signal from the second transmitter to the receiver, and controlling a display device for displaying an image by the receiver according to the image signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Chen-Chi Wu, Chin-Fu Chiang, Chia-Nan Shih, Lin-Yuan You, Jung-Kun Tseng, Chuang-Wei Wu
  • Patent number: 11158647
    Abstract: A memory device includes a semiconductor substrate, a logic transistor, and a storage transistor. The semiconductor substrate has a logic region and a memory region. The logic transistor is disposed on the logic region, in which the logic transistor comprises a high-k metal gate structure. The storage transistor is disposed on the memory region, in which the storage transistor includes a charge storage structure and a high-k metal gate structure. The charge storage structure is disposed on the memory region. The high-k metal gate structure is disposed on the charge storage structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yun-Chi Wu, Chung-Jen Huang
  • Patent number: 11145510
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a FinFET, and an insulating structure. The FinFET includes a fin, a gate electrode, and a gate dielectric layer. The fin is over the substrate. The gate electrode is over the fin. The gate dielectric layer is between the gate electrode and the fin. The insulating structure is over the substrate, adjacent the fin, and has a top surface lower than a top surface of the fin. The top surface of the insulating structure has opposite first and second edge portions and an intermediate portion between the first and second edge portions. The first edge portion of the top surface of the insulating structure is lower than the intermediate portion of the top surface of the insulating structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Che-Cheng Chang, Po-Chi Wu, Chih-Han Lin, Horng-Huei Tseng
  • Publication number: 20210308257
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogenic composition against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), especially to an immunogenic composition having a recombinant SARS-CoV-2 S protein and adjuvant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Tsun-Yung KUO, Charles CHEN, Chung-Chin WU, Yi-Jiun LIN, Meei-Yun Lin, Yu-Chi WU, John Darren CAMPBELL, Robert S. JANSSEN, David NOVACK