Patents by Inventor Chia-Min Lin

Chia-Min Lin 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: 20240144718
    Abstract: An image processing method includes the following steps. A plurality of facial landmarks of a face frame are analyzed. A feature width is calculated according to the facial landmarks, and a head pose is analyzed according to the facial landmarks. The head pose is utilized to update the feature width to generate an updated width. A scale ratio of the updated width to an initial width is calculated. An object distance of a virtual camera is controlled according to the scale ratio. A two-dimensional image is captured from a virtual scene according to the object distance of the virtual camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Trista Pei-Chun CHEN, Chia-Ching LIN, Ke-Min HU
  • Publication number: 20240115991
    Abstract: An intelligent drying device for a transformer includes an air dehydrating device and a control device. The air dehydrating device is in air communication with a transformer, and includes a device body, a sensor, and a heater. The device body has a desiccant, and the sensor and the heater are disposed on the device body. The control device is connected to the air dehydrating device, and includes a display module. In use, the air dehydrating device can remove moisture from an air stream by the desiccant when the transformer is in an intake state, and can remove moisture from the desiccant by the heater when the transformer is in an exhaust state. The control device can determine a humidity status level to be displayed on the display module according to air humidity data obtained by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: CHIA-CHING LIN, CHING-MIN CHEN
  • Patent number: 11923409
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a source/drain feature over a semiconductor substrate, channel layers over the semiconductor substrate and connected to the source/drain feature, a gate portion between vertically adjacent channel layers, and an inner spacer between the source/drain feature and the gate portion and between adjacent channel layers. The semiconductor device further includes an air gap between the inner spacer and the source/drain feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Yu Lin, Wei-Yang Lee, Chia-Pin Lin, Tzu-Hua Chiu, Kuan-Hao Cheng, Wei-Han Fan, Li-Li Su, Wei-Min Liu
  • Publication number: 20240071954
    Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20240071953
    Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above- mentioned memory device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11861283
    Abstract: A placement method for integrated circuit design is provided. Each net is considered as a soft module. The net will receive a larger penalty if it covers more routing congested regions. Therefore, it is easier to move the nets away from routing congested regions. In addition, to relieve local congestion, a novel inflation method is proposed to expand the area of a cluster according to its internal connectivity intensity and routing congestion occupied by the cluster. Accordingly, it can get better routability and wirelength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignees: GLOBAL UNICHIP CORPORATION, TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Fa Tsai, Che-Li Lin, Chia-Min Lin, Chung-Wei Huang, Liang-Chi Zane
  • Patent number: 11855006
    Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11810847
    Abstract: A package structure includes a redistribution structure and a core substrate. The redistribution structure includes a plurality of connection pads. The core substrate is disposed on the redistribution structure and electrically connected to the plurality of connection pads. The core substrate includes a first interconnection layer and a plurality of conductive terminals. The first interconnection layer has a first region, a second region surrounding the first region, and a third region surrounding the second region, and includes a plurality of bonding pads located in the first region, the second region and the third region. The conductive terminals are electrically connecting the plurality of bonding pads to the plurality of connection pads of the redistribution structure, wherein the plurality of conductive terminals located over the first region, the second region and the third region of the first interconnection layer have different heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin-Liang Chen, Kuan-Lin Ho, Pei-Rong Ni, Chia-Min Lin, Yu-Min Liang, Jiun-Yi Wu
  • Publication number: 20230347561
    Abstract: A molding apparatus is configured for molding a semiconductor device and includes a lower mold and an upper mold. The lower mold is configured to carry the semiconductor device. The upper mold is disposed above the lower mold for receiving the semiconductor device and includes a mold part and a dynamic part. The mold part is configured to cover the upper surface of the semiconductor device. The dynamic part is disposed around a device receiving region of the upper mold and configured to move relatively to the mold part. A molding method and a molded semiconductor device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Feng Weng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Yao-Tong Lai, Chia-Min Lin
  • Patent number: 11731327
    Abstract: A molding apparatus is configured for molding a semiconductor device and includes a lower mold and an upper mold. The lower mold is configured to carry the semiconductor device. The upper mold is disposed above the lower mold for receiving the semiconductor device and includes a mold part and a dynamic part. The mold part is configured to cover the upper surface of the semiconductor device. The dynamic part is disposed around a device receiving region of the upper mold and configured to move relatively to the mold part. A molding method and a molded semiconductor device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Feng Weng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Yao-Tong Lai, Chia-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20230178466
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a redistribution structure, conductive joints, conductive terminals, a circuit substrate, and an insulating encapsulation. The redistribution structure includes a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, wherein trenches are located on the second side of the redistribution structure and extend to an edge of the second side of the redistribution structure. The conductive joints are disposed over the first side of the redistribution structure. The conductive terminals are disposed over the second side of the redistribution structure. The circuit substrate electrically coupled to the redistribution structure through the conductive joints. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the first side of the redistribution structure to cover the circuit substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Lin Ho, Chin-Liang Chen, Pei-Rong Ni, Chia-Min Lin, Yu-Min Liang, Jiun-Yi Wu
  • Publication number: 20230062468
    Abstract: A package structure including a substrate, a first semiconductor element disposed on and electrically connected with the substrate, a second semiconductor element disposed on and electrically connected with the substrate and a molding layer disposed over the substrate and covering at least a top surface of the substrate. The second semiconductor element and the first semiconductor element perform different functions. The molding layer encapsulates the second semiconductor element and wraps around sidewalls of the first semiconductor element. A top surface of the molding layer is higher than a top surface of the first semiconductor element. The molding layer has an opening extending from the top surface of the molding layer to the top surface of the first semiconductor element, so that the top surface of the first semiconductor element is exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chia-Min Lin, Tzu-Ting Chou, Sheng-Feng Weng, Chao-wei Li, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11594479
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a redistribution structure, conductive joints, conductive terminals, a circuit substrate, and an insulating encapsulation. The redistribution structure includes a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, wherein trenches are located on the second side of the redistribution structure and extend to an edge of the second side of the redistribution structure. The conductive joints are disposed over the first side of the redistribution structure. The conductive terminals are disposed over the second side of the redistribution structure. The circuit substrate electrically coupled to the redistribution structure through the conductive joints. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the first side of the redistribution structure to cover the circuit substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Lin Ho, Chin-Liang Chen, Pei-Rong Ni, Chia-Min Lin, Yu-Min Liang, Jiun-Yi Wu
  • Publication number: 20230046865
    Abstract: A placement method for integrated circuit design is provided. Each net is considered as a soft module. The net will receive a larger penalty if it covers more routing congested regions. Therefore, it is easier to move the nets away from routing congested regions. In addition, to relieve local congestion, a novel inflation method is proposed to expand the area of a cluster according to its internal connectivity intensity and routing congestion occupied by the cluster. Accordingly, it can get better routability and wirelength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Chen-Fa TSAI, Che-Li LIN, Chia-Min LIN, Chung-Wei HUANG, Liang-Chi ZANE
  • Publication number: 20230035212
    Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20220415776
    Abstract: A package structure includes a redistribution structure and a core substrate. The redistribution structure includes a plurality of connection pads. The core substrate is disposed on the redistribution structure and electrically connected to the plurality of connection pads. The core substrate includes a first interconnection layer and a plurality of conductive terminals. The first interconnection layer has a first region, a second region surrounding the first region, and a third region surrounding the second region, and includes a plurality of bonding pads located in the first region, the second region and the third region. The conductive terminals are electrically connecting the plurality of bonding pads to the plurality of connection pads of the redistribution structure, wherein the plurality of conductive terminals located over the first region, the second region and the third region of the first interconnection layer have different heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin-Liang Chen, Kuan-Lin Ho, Pei-Rong Ni, Chia-Min Lin, Yu-Min Liang, Jiun-Yi Wu
  • Publication number: 20220406699
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a redistribution structure, conductive joints, conductive terminals, a circuit substrate, and an insulating encapsulation. The redistribution structure includes a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, wherein trenches are located on the second side of the redistribution structure and extend to an edge of the second side of the redistribution structure. The conductive joints are disposed over the first side of the redistribution structure. The conductive terminals are disposed over the second side of the redistribution structure. The circuit substrate electrically coupled to the redistribution structure through the conductive joints. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the first side of the redistribution structure to cover the circuit substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Lin Ho, Chin-Liang Chen, Pei-Rong Ni, Chia-Min Lin, Yu-Min Liang, Jiun-Yi Wu
  • Publication number: 20220362975
    Abstract: A molding apparatus is configured for molding a semiconductor device and includes a lower mold and an upper mold. The lower mold is configured to carry the semiconductor device. The upper mold is disposed above the lower mold for receiving the semiconductor device and includes a mold part and a dynamic part. The mold part is configured to cover the upper surface of the semiconductor device. The dynamic part is disposed around a device receiving region of the upper mold and configured to move relatively to the mold part. A molding method and a molded semiconductor device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Feng Weng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Yao-Tong Lai, Chia-Min Lin
  • Patent number: 11446851
    Abstract: A molding apparatus is configured for molding a semiconductor device and includes a lower mold and an upper mold. The lower mold is configured to carry the semiconductor device. The upper mold is disposed above the lower mold for receiving the semiconductor device and includes a mold part and a dynamic part. The mold part is configured to cover the upper surface of the semiconductor device. The dynamic part is disposed around a device receiving region of the upper mold and configured to move relatively to the mold part. A molding method and a molded semiconductor device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Feng Weng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Yao-Tong Lai, Chia-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20220238407
    Abstract: Three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) structures and methods of forming the same are provided. A 3DIC structure includes a semiconductor package, a first package substrate, a molded underfill layer and a thermal interface material. The semiconductor package is disposed over and electrically connected to the first package substrate through a plurality of first bumps. The semiconductor package includes at least one semiconductor die and an encapsulation layer aside the semiconductor die. The molded underfill layer surrounds the plurality of first bumps and a sidewall of the semiconductor package, and has a substantially planar top surface. The CTE of the molded underfill layer is different from the CTE of the encapsulation layer of the semiconductor package. The thermal interface material is disposed over the semiconductor package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Min Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yao-Tong Lai