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).
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Publication number: 20240152679Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Rachid Salik, Chin-Chang Hsu, Cheng-Chi Wu, Chien-Wen Chen, Wen-Ju Yang
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Patent number: 11914941Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedInventors: Rachid Salik, Chin-Chang Hsu, Cheng-Chi Wu, Chien-Wen Chen, Wen-Ju Yang
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Patent number: 11916126Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 18, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Hui-Hsin Hsu, Huan-Chi Ma, Chien-Wen Yu, Shih-Min Chou, Nien-Ting Ho, Ti-Bin Chen
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Patent number: 11164979Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Vanguard International Semiconductor CorporationInventors: 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
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Patent number: 8963825Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: MSI Computer (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chien-Chi Hsu, Ping-Chun Hsieh
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Publication number: 20150009239Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chien-Chi HSU, Ping-Chun HSIEH
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Patent number: 8258762Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: MSI Computer (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tung Jung Tsai, Yu Tsung Kao, Chien Chi Hsu
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Publication number: 20110119003Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD.Inventors: TUNG JUNG TSAI, YU TSUNG KAO, CHIEN CHI HSU
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Patent number: 7898225Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tung Jung Tsai, Yu Tsung Kao, Chien Chi Hsu
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Publication number: 20080288791Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD.Inventors: Tung Jung Tsai, Yu Tsung Kao, Chien Chi Hsu
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Patent number: 7071662Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chien-Chi Hsu, Wen-Chi Hsieh, Fu-Kang Cheng
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Patent number: 6885274Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chien-Chi Hsu, Chih-Sheng Li, Yung-Kuang Lee, Guo-Yang Wu
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Publication number: 20050052166Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2004Publication date: March 10, 2005Applicant: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chien-Chi Hsu, Wen-Chi Hsieh, Fu-Kang Cheng
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Patent number: 6825643Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Sheng Li, Meng-Feng Chen, Chien-Chi Hsu
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Publication number: 20040189268Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD.Inventors: Chih-Sheng Li, Meng-Feng Chen, Chien-Chi Hsu
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Patent number: D679955Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Tessie Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Chi Hsu
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Patent number: D680385Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Tessie Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Chi Hsu
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Patent number: D696072Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Tessie Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Chi Hsu
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Patent number: D696908Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Tessie Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Chi Hsu
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Patent number: D703006Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Tessie Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Chi Hsu