Patents by Inventor Chia-Ming Cheng

Chia-Ming Cheng 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: 11973095
    Abstract: A chip package including a substrate, a first conductive structure, and an electrical isolation structure is provided. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface), and includes a first opening and a second opening surrounding the first opening. The substrate includes a sensor device adjacent to the first surface. A first conductive structure includes a first conductive portion in the first opening of the substrate, and a second conductive portion over the second surface of the substrate. An electrical isolation structure includes a first isolation portion in the second opening of the substrate, and a second isolation portion extending from the first isolation portion and between the second surface of the substrate and the second conductive portion. The first isolation portion surrounds the first conductive portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Kuei-Wei Chen, Chia-Ming Cheng, Chia-Sheng Lin
  • Publication number: 20240116751
    Abstract: A chip package includes an application chip, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) chip, a conductive element, a bonding wire, and a molding compound. The application chip has a conductive pad. The MEMS chip is located on the application chip, and includes a main body and a cap. The main body is located between the cap and the application chip. The main body has a conductive pad. The conductive element is located on the conductive pad of the main body of the MEMS chip. The bonding wire extends from the conductive element to the conductive pad of the application chip. The molding compound is located on the application chip and surrounds the MEMS chip. The conductive element and the bonding wire are located in the molding compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Chia-Ming CHENG, Shu-Ming CHANG, Tsang Yu LIU
  • Patent number: 11935826
    Abstract: A method includes depositing a first passivation layer over a conductive feature, wherein the first passivation layer has a first dielectric constant, forming a capacitor over the first passivation layer, and depositing a second passivation layer over the capacitor, wherein the second passivation layer has a second dielectric constant greater than the first dielectric constant. The method further includes forming a redistribution line over and electrically connecting to the capacitor, depositing a third passivation layer over the redistribution line, and forming an Under-Bump-Metallurgy (UBM) penetrating through the third passivation layer to electrically connect to the redistribution line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Ming Huang, Ming-Da Cheng, Songbor Lee, Jung-You Chen, Ching-Hua Kuan, Tzy-Kuang Lee
  • Patent number: 11931187
    Abstract: A method for predicting clinical severity of a neurological disorder includes steps of: a) identifying, according to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) image of a brain, brain image regions each of which contains a respective portion of diffusion index values of a diffusion index, which results from image processing performed on the MRI image; b) for one of the brain image regions, calculating a characteristic parameter based on the respective portion of the diffusion index values; and c) calculating a severity score that represents the clinical severity of the neurological disorder of the brain based on the characteristic parameter of the one of the brain image regions via a prediction model associated with the neurological disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignees: Chang Gung Medical Foundation Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Keelung, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Chang Gung University
    Inventors: Jiun-Jie Wang, Yi-Hsin Weng, Shu-Hang Ng, Jur-Shan Cheng, Yi-Ming Wu, Yao-Liang Chen, Wey-Yil Lin, Chin-Song Lu, Wen-Chuin Hsu, Chia-Ling Chen, Yi-Chun Chen, Sung-Han Lin, Chih-Chien Tsai
  • Publication number: 20230420387
    Abstract: A chip package includes a semiconductor substrate, a first light-transmissive sheet, a second light-transmissive sheet, a first antenna layer, and a redistribution layer. The first light-transmissive sheet is disposed over the semiconductor substrate, and has a top surface facing away from semiconductor substrate and an inclined sidewall adjacent to the top surface. The second light-transmissive sheet is disposed over the first light-transmissive sheet. The first antenna layer is disposed between the first light-transmissive sheet and the second light-transmissive sheet. The redistribution layer is disposed on the inclined sidewall of the first light-transmissive sheet, and is in contact with an end of the first antenna layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Chia-Ming CHENG, Shu-Ming CHANG
  • Publication number: 20230369362
    Abstract: A chip package includes a carrier board, a chip, a light transmissive sheet, a supporting element, and a molding material. The chip is located on the carrier board and has a sensing area. The light transmissive sheet is located above the supporting element and covers the sensing area of the chip. The supporting element is located between the light transmissive sheet and the chip, and surrounds the sensing area of the chip. The molding material is located on the carrier board and surrounds the chip and the light transmissive sheet. A top surface of the molding material is lower than a top surface of the light transmissive sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Po-Han LEE, Tsang Yu LIU, Chia-Ming CHENG, Kuei Wei CHEN, Jiun-Yen LAI
  • Publication number: 20230369528
    Abstract: A chip package includes a chip, a first support layer, a light emitter, a first light transmissive sheet, a redistribution layer, and a conductive structure. A top surface of the chip has a conductive pad and a first light receiver. The first support layer is located on the top surface of the chip. The light emitter is located on the top surface of the chip. The first light transmissive sheet is located on the first support layer and covers the first light receiver. The redistribution layer is electrically connected to the conductive pad and extends to a bottom surface of the chip. The conductive structure is located on the redistribution layer that is on the bottom surface of the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Chia-Ming CHENG, Shu-Ming CHANG
  • Patent number: 11784134
    Abstract: A chip package includes a semiconductor substrate, a first light-transmissive sheet, a second light-transmissive sheet, a first antenna layer, and a redistribution layer. The first light-transmissive sheet is disposed over the semiconductor substrate, and has a top surface facing away from semiconductor substrate and an inclined sidewall adjacent to the top surface. The second light-transmissive sheet is disposed over the first light-transmissive sheet. The first antenna layer is disposed between the first light-transmissive sheet and the second light-transmissive sheet. The redistribution layer is disposed on the inclined sidewall of the first light-transmissive sheet, and is in contact with an end of the first antenna layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Ming Cheng, Shu-Ming Chang
  • Patent number: 11749618
    Abstract: A chip package includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first conductive layer, and a metal layer. The first substrate has a bottom surface and an inclined sidewall adjoining the bottom surface, and an obtuse angle is between the bottom surface and the inclined sidewall. The second substrate is over the first substrate and has a portion that laterally extends beyond the inclined sidewall of the first substrate. The first conductive layer is between the first substrate and the second substrate. The metal layer is on said portion of the second substrate, on the bottom surface and the inclined sidewall of the first substrate, and electrically connected to an end of the first conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Ming Cheng, Shu-Ming Chang
  • Publication number: 20230238408
    Abstract: A chip package is provided. The chip package includes a first semiconductor chip, a second semiconductor chip, a first encapsulating layer, a second encapsulating layer, a first through-via, and a second through-via. The second semiconductor chip is stacked on the first semiconductor chip, and the first encapsulating layer and the second encapsulating layer surround the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip, respectively. In addition, the first through-via and the second through-via penetrate the first encapsulating layer and the second encapsulating layer, respectively, and the second through-via is electrically connected between the second semiconductor chip and the first through-via. A method for forming the chip package are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Chia-Ming CHENG, Shu-Ming CHANG
  • Publication number: 20230230933
    Abstract: A chip package includes a sensing element, a dam layer, and a light transmissive cover. A surface of the sensing element has a sensing area and a conductive pad. The conductive pad is adjacent to an edge of the surface of the sensing element. The dam layer is located on the surface of the sensing element and surrounds the sensing area. The dam layer has a main portion and plural mark portions. The mark portions are respectively located in plural corners of the main portion, located in a sidewall of the main portion, respectively located on plural corners of the sensing element, respectively located on plural inner edges of the main portion, or respectively located on plural outer edges of the main portion. The light transmissive cover is located on the dam layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Chia-Ming CHENG, Chaung-Lin LAI, Shu-Ming CHANG, Tsang-Yu LIU
  • Publication number: 20230049126
    Abstract: A chip package includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first conductive layer, and a metal layer. The first substrate has a bottom surface and an inclined sidewall adjoining the bottom surface, and an obtuse angle is between the bottom surface and the inclined sidewall. The second substrate is over the first substrate and has a portion that laterally extends beyond the inclined sidewall of the first substrate. The first conductive layer is between the first substrate and the second substrate. The metal layer is on said portion of the second substrate, on the bottom surface and the inclined sidewall of the first substrate, and electrically connected to an end of the first conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Chia-Ming CHENG, Shu-Ming CHANG
  • Patent number: 11521938
    Abstract: A chip package includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first conductive layer, and a metal layer. The first substrate has a bottom surface and an inclined sidewall adjoining the bottom surface, and an obtuse angle is between the bottom surface and the inclined sidewall. The second substrate is over the first substrate and has a portion that laterally extends beyond the inclined sidewall of the first substrate. The first conductive layer is between the first substrate and the second substrate. The metal layer is on said portion of the second substrate, on the bottom surface and the inclined sidewall of the first substrate, and electrically connected to an end of the first conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Ming Cheng, Shu-Ming Chang
  • Publication number: 20220344396
    Abstract: A chip package including a substrate, a first conductive structure, and an electrical isolation structure is provided. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface), and includes a first opening and a second opening surrounding the first opening. The substrate includes a sensor device adjacent to the first surface. A first conductive structure includes a first conductive portion in the first opening of the substrate, and a second conductive portion over the second surface of the substrate. An electrical isolation structure includes a first isolation portion in the second opening of the substrate, and a second isolation portion extending from the first isolation portion and between the second surface of the substrate and the second conductive portion. The first isolation portion surrounds the first conductive portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Kuei-Wei CHEN, Chia-Ming CHENG, Chia-Sheng LIN
  • Patent number: 11450697
    Abstract: A chip package including a substrate, a first conductive structure, and an electrical isolation structure is provided. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface), and includes a first opening and a second opening surrounding the first opening. The substrate includes a sensor device adjacent to the first surface. A first conductive structure includes a first conductive portion in the first opening of the substrate, and a second conductive portion over the second surface of the substrate. An electrical isolation structure includes a first isolation portion in the second opening of the substrate, and a second isolation portion extending from the first isolation portion and between the second surface of the substrate and the second conductive portion. The first isolation portion surrounds the first conductive portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Kuei-Wei Chen, Chia-Ming Cheng, Chia-Sheng Lin
  • Patent number: 11387201
    Abstract: A chip package includes a semiconductor substrate, a supporting element, an antenna layer, and a redistribution layer. The semiconductor substrate has an inclined sidewall and a conductive pad that protrudes from the inclined sidewall. The supporting element is located on the semiconductor substrate, and has a top surface facing away from the semiconductor substrate, and has an inclined sidewall adjoining the top surface. The antenna layer is located on the top surface of the supporting element. The redistribution layer is located on the inclined sidewall of the supporting element, and is in contact with a sidewall of the conductive pad and an end of the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Po-Han Lee, Chia-Ming Cheng, Jiun-Yen Lai, Ming-Chung Chung, Wei-Luen Suen
  • Patent number: 11355659
    Abstract: A chip package includes a chip and a conductive structure. A first surface of the chip has a photodiode. A second surface of the chip facing away from the first surface has a recess aligned with the photodiode. The conductive structure is located on the first surface of the chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: XINTEC iNC.
    Inventors: Po-Han Lee, Chia-Ming Cheng, Wei-Ming Chien
  • Patent number: 11164853
    Abstract: A chip package includes a first chip, a second chip, a first molding compound, and a first distribution line. The second chip vertically or laterally overlaps the first chip. The second chip has a conductive pad. The first molding compound covers the first and second chips, and surrounds the second chip. The first molding compound has a first through hole. The conductive pad is in the first through hole. The first distribution line is located on a surface of the first molding compound facing away from the second chip, and electrically connects the conductive pad in the first through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Ming Cheng, Shu-Ming Chang
  • Publication number: 20210210436
    Abstract: A chip package includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first conductive layer, and a metal layer. The first substrate has a bottom surface and an inclined sidewall adjoining the bottom surface, and an obtuse angle is between the bottom surface and the inclined sidewall. The second substrate is over the first substrate and has a portion that laterally extends beyond the inclined sidewall of the first substrate. The first conductive layer is between the first substrate and the second substrate. The metal layer is on said portion of the second substrate, on the bottom surface and the inclined sidewall of the first substrate, and electrically connected to an end of the first conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Chia-Ming CHENG, Shu-Ming CHANG
  • Patent number: D955754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Fourstar Group Inc.
    Inventor: Chia-Ming Cheng