Patents by Inventor Chien-Chi Hsu

Chien-Chi Hsu 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: 20240152679
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are described herein for integrated circuit (IC) layout validation. A plurality of IC patterns are collected which include a first set of patterns capable of being manufactured and a second set of patterns incapable of being manufactured. A machine learning model is trained using the plurality of IC patterns. The machine learning model generates a prediction model for validating IC layouts. The prediction model receives data including a set of test patterns comprising scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of IC patterns. Design violations associated with an IC layout are determined based on the SEM images and the plurality of IC patterns. A summary of the design violations is provided for further characterization of the IC layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Rachid Salik, Chin-Chang Hsu, Cheng-Chi Wu, Chien-Wen Chen, Wen-Ju Yang
  • Patent number: 11914941
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are described herein for integrated circuit (IC) layout validation. A plurality of IC patterns are collected which include a first set of patterns capable of being manufactured and a second set of patterns incapable of being manufactured. A machine learning model is trained using the plurality of IC patterns. The machine learning model generates a prediction model for validating IC layouts. The prediction model receives data including a set of test patterns comprising scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of IC patterns. Design violations associated with an IC layout are determined based on the SEM images and the plurality of IC patterns. A summary of the design violations is provided for further characterization of the IC layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Rachid Salik, Chin-Chang Hsu, Cheng-Chi Wu, Chien-Wen Chen, Wen-Ju Yang
  • Patent number: 11916126
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate and a gate structure. The gate structure is disposed on the substrate, and the gate structure includes a titanium nitride barrier layer a titanium aluminide layer, and a middle layer. The titanium aluminide layer is disposed on the titanium nitride barrier layer, and the middle layer is disposed between the titanium aluminide layer and the titanium nitride barrier layer. The middle layer is directly connected with the titanium aluminide layer and the titanium nitride barrier layer, and the middle layer includes titanium and nitrogen. A concentration of nitrogen in the middle layer is gradually decreased in a vertical direction towards an interface between the middle layer and the titanium aluminide layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Hui-Hsin Hsu, Huan-Chi Ma, Chien-Wen Yu, Shih-Min Chou, Nien-Ting Ho, Ti-Bin Chen
  • Patent number: 11164979
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a Schottky layer, a plurality of first doped regions, a plurality of second doped regions, a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer. The semiconductor substrate includes a first conductive type, and the Schottky layer is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The first doped regions and the second doped regions include a second conductive type, and which are disposed within the semiconductor substrate. The first doped regions are in parallel and extended along a first direction, and the second doped regions are in parallel and extended along a second direction to cross the first doped regions, thereby to define a plurality of grid areas. The first conductive layer is disposed on the Schottky layer, and the second conductive layer is disposed under the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Shao-Chang Huang, Kai-Chieh Hsu, Chun-Chih Chen, Li-Fan Chen, Ching-Ho Li, Ting-You Lin, Gong-Kai Lin, Yeh-Ning Jou, Chien-Hsien Song, Hsiao-Ying Yang, Chien-Chi Hsu, Fu-Chun Tseng
  • Patent number: 8963825
    Abstract: A display device includes a backlight module, a backlight control module and a flicker removing module. The backlight module electrically connected between an input pin and an output pin which belong to the backlight control module, provides a backlight source to a display panel. The input pin receives a first voltage to control a continuity of an input current which is supplied to the backlight module and has no frequency variation. The flicker removing module electrically connected to the output pin receives a pulse width modulation signal and according to a duty cycle of the pulse width modulation signal, controls an output current outputted by the output pin, so as to control the backlight control module to control the input current according to the output current. The input current is associated with a backlight brightness of the backlight module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: MSI Computer (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Chi Hsu, Ping-Chun Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20150009239
    Abstract: A display device includes a backlight module, a backlight control module and a flicker removing module. The backlight module electrically connected between an input pin and an output pin which belong to the backlight control module, provides a backlight source to a display panel. The input pin receives a first voltage to control a continuity of an input current which is supplied to the backlight module and has no frequency variation. The flicker removing module electrically connected to the output pin receives a pulse width modulation signal and according to a duty cycle of the pulse width modulation signal, controls an output current outputted by the output pin, so as to control the backlight control module to control the input current according to the output current. The input current is associated with a backlight brightness of the backlight module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Chi HSU, Ping-Chun HSIEH
  • Patent number: 8258762
    Abstract: The present invention provides a computer power measurement device, which comprises: a first inductor connected power supply, and the first inductor is provided with a first DC equivalent resistance; a second inductor connected power consumption components, and the second inductor is provided with a second DC equivalent resistance; an input measurement module, which is connected to the first inductor, and measures the input power based on the first DC equivalent resistance; and, an output measurement module, which is connected to the second inductor, and measures the output power based on the second DC equivalent resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: MSI Computer (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tung Jung Tsai, Yu Tsung Kao, Chien Chi Hsu
  • Publication number: 20110119003
    Abstract: The present invention provides a computer power measurement device, which comprises: a first inductor connected power supply, and the first inductor is provided with a first DC equivalent resistance; a second inductor connected power consumption components, and the second inductor is provided with a second DC equivalent resistance; an input measurement module, which is connected to the first inductor, and measures the input power based on the first DC equivalent resistance; and, an output measurement module, which is connected to the second inductor, and measures the output power based on the second DC equivalent resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD.
    Inventors: TUNG JUNG TSAI, YU TSUNG KAO, CHIEN CHI HSU
  • Patent number: 7898225
    Abstract: The present invention provides a computer power measurement device, which comprises: a first inductor connected power supply, and the first inductor is provided with a first DC equivalent resistance; a second inductor connected power consumption components, and the second inductor is provided with a second DC equivalent resistance; an input measurement module, which is connected to the first inductor, and measures the input power based on the first DC equivalent resistance; and, an output measurement module, which is connected to the second inductor, and measures the output power based on the second DC equivalent resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tung Jung Tsai, Yu Tsung Kao, Chien Chi Hsu
  • Publication number: 20080288791
    Abstract: The present invention provides a computer power measurement device, which comprises: a first inductor connected power supply, and the first inductor is provided with a first DC equivalent resistance; a second inductor connected power consumption components, and the second inductor is provided with a second DC equivalent resistance; an input measurement module, which is connected to the first inductor, and measures the input power based on the first DC equivalent resistance; and, an output measurement module, which is connected to the second inductor, and measures the output power based on the second DC equivalent resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tung Jung Tsai, Yu Tsung Kao, Chien Chi Hsu
  • Patent number: 7071662
    Abstract: In prior arts, additional pulse-width modulators and more costs are needed for increasing the current output. The invention provides a synchronized parallel running power converter. The power converter includes multiple power converters controlled by single-phase or double-phase pulse-width modulators. Each power converter includes a first pulse input port, a second pulse input port and a current output port. Each first pulse input ports are coupled, and each second pulse input ports are coupled also, so that each power converter is controlled by the same pulse signal and provide a same output current to be added as several times of current output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Chi Hsu, Wen-Chi Hsieh, Fu-Kang Cheng
  • Patent number: 6885274
    Abstract: An inductor module includes a common inductor core, and first and second inductor windings. Each of the first and second inductor windings has an input end, an output end, and an inductor winding section disposed between the input and output ends. The inductor winding sections are wound on the common inductor core such that the distance between the input end of the first inductor winding and the output end of the second inductor winding is larger than the distance between the output end of the first inductor winding and the input end of the second inductor winding. The output end of the first inductor winding is free of an electrical connection with the input end of the second inductor winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Chi Hsu, Chih-Sheng Li, Yung-Kuang Lee, Guo-Yang Wu
  • Publication number: 20050052166
    Abstract: In prior arts, additional pulse-width modulators and more costs are needed for increasing the current output. The invention provides a synchronized parallel running power converter. The power converter includes multiple power converters controlled by single-phase or double-phase pulse-width modulators. Each power converter includes a first pulse input port, a second pulse input port and a current output port. Each first pulse input ports are coupled, and each second pulse input ports are coupled also, so that each power converter is controlled by the same pulse signal and provide a same output current to be added as several times of current output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Applicant: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Chi Hsu, Wen-Chi Hsieh, Fu-Kang Cheng
  • Patent number: 6825643
    Abstract: A power converter module includes a wave generator, a rectifier, and a switch controller. The rectifier includes first and second power switches, and an LC circuit. The switch controller is coupled electrically to the wave generator and control terminals of the first and second power switches, and includes a control coil coupled electromagnetically to an inductor coil of the LC circuit. The switch controller can turn the first power switch on and off periodically in response to a periodic output of the wave generator, and can ensure that the second power switch is turned off when the first power switch is turned on, and that the second power switch is turned on when the first power switch is turned off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Sheng Li, Meng-Feng Chen, Chien-Chi Hsu
  • Publication number: 20040189268
    Abstract: A power converter module includes a wave generator, a rectifier, and a switch controller. The rectifier includes first and second power switches, and an LC circuit. The switch controller is coupled electrically to the wave generator and control terminals of the first and second power switches, and includes a control coil coupled electromagnetically to an inductor coil of the LC circuit. The switch controller can turn the first power switch on and off periodically in response to a periodic output of the wave generator, and can ensure that the second power switch is turned off when the first power switch is turned on, and that the second power switch is turned on when the first power switch is turned off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Sheng Li, Meng-Feng Chen, Chien-Chi Hsu
  • Patent number: D679955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Tessie Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Chi Hsu
  • Patent number: D680385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Tessie Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Chi Hsu
  • Patent number: D696072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Tessie Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Chi Hsu
  • Patent number: D696908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Tessie Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Chi Hsu
  • Patent number: D703006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Tessie Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Chi Hsu