Patents by Inventor Chien Fang

Chien Fang 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: 11019559
    Abstract: A method of very high throughput (VHT) operation information subfields design for IEEE 802.11 WLAN is proposed. The VHT operation information subfields comprise a channel width, a channel center frequency segment 0 (CCFS0), and a channel center frequency segment 1 (CCFS1). Multiple definitions of the VHT operation information subfields have been adopted by different access points (AP)s and wireless stations (STAs). In accordance with one novel aspect, upon receiving the VHT operation information element broadcasted by an AP, an STA will first check the channel width indicated by the AP. The STA then follows different definitions under different channel widths. Under such method, the STA can support up to 160 MHz operation mode with APs following different definitions and operating up to 160 MHz mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Tianyu Wu, Chao-Chun Wang, Chien-Fang Hsu, James June-Ming Wang, Jianhan Liu, Thomas Edward Pare, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210105859
    Abstract: A physical protocol data unit (PPDU) transmission method includes aligning parameters of a plurality of links for constraining the plurality of links to have same capacity for PPDU transmission, and transmitting PPDUs via the plurality of links. Highest capacity supported by one of the plurality of links is different from highest capacity supported by another of the plurality of links. Each of the PPDUs is generated and transmitted under the same parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Chien-Fang Hsu, Yongho Seok, James Chih-Shi Yee
  • Patent number: 10972963
    Abstract: Systems and methods of providing Basis Service Set (BSS) load information pertinent to multi-user (MU) communications in WLAN systems. An access point (AP) can determine the counts of MU-capable user stations (STAs) active STAs in a BSS. Each MU-capable STA is configured for Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) communications and/or Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) communications. The AP can further determine ratios of PPDU time over an observation period of MU uplink (UL) and downlink (DL) communications, respectively. The AP can further determine an underutilization level of each available frequency subband, the underutilization level integrating the actual underutilization in terms of both spatial streams and frequency subbands. The DL and UL underutilization levels can be separately determined and reported. The MU BSS load information can be included in a beacon frame as a BSS load information element and distributed to user STAs periodically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Chien-Fang Hsu, Chao-Chun Wang, Chih-Shi Yee, Gabor Bajko
  • Publication number: 20210076249
    Abstract: A link condition announcement method is employed by a wireless fidelity (WiFi) multi-link device (MLD), and includes: obtaining information of a traffic condition of each of a plurality of links owned by the WiFi MLD according to traffic statistics of each of the plurality of links, and transmitting the information of the traffic condition of each of the plurality of links to another WiFi MLD that communicates with the WiFi MLD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Chien-Fang Hsu, Yongho Seok, James Chih-Shi Yee
  • Publication number: 20210068171
    Abstract: A control link switch method is employed by a wireless fidelity (WiFi) multi-link device (MLD). The control link switch method includes: sending a request frame to another WiFi MLD for requesting a switch process of switching a current control link to a new control link, and receiving a response frame from another WiFi MLD. After the response frame is received, the new control link is selectively enabled at the WiFi MLD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Chien-Fang Hsu, James Chih-Shi Yee
  • Publication number: 20210043423
    Abstract: An embodiment is an apparatus, such as a plasma chamber. The apparatus includes chamber walls and a chamber window defining an enclosed space. A chamber window is disposed between a plasma antenna and a substrate support. A gas delivery source is mechanically coupled to the chamber window. The gas delivery source comprises a gas injector having a passageway, a window at a first end of the passageway, and a nozzle at a second end of the passageway. The nozzle of the gas delivery source is disposed in the enclosed space. A fastening device is mechanically coupled to the gas delivery source. The fastening device is adjustable to adjust a sealing force against the gas injector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Yung-Shun HSU, Ching-Yu CHANG, Chiao-Kai CHANG, Wai Hong CHEAH, Chien-Fang LIN
  • Publication number: 20210035777
    Abstract: An embodiment is an apparatus, such as a plasma chamber. The apparatus includes chamber walls and a chamber window defining an enclosed space. A chamber window is disposed between a plasma antenna and a substrate support. A gas delivery source is mechanically coupled to the chamber window. The gas delivery source comprises a gas injector having a passageway, a window at a first end of the passageway, and a nozzle at a second end of the passageway. The nozzle of the gas delivery source is disposed in the enclosed space. A fastening device is mechanically coupled to the gas delivery source. The fastening device is adjustable to adjust a sealing force against the gas injector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Yung-Shun HSU, Ching-Yu CHANG, Chiao-Kai CHANG, Wai Hong CHEAH, Chien-Fang LIN
  • Patent number: 10840066
    Abstract: An embodiment is an apparatus, such as a plasma chamber. The apparatus includes chamber walls and a chamber window defining an enclosed space. A chamber window is disposed between a plasma antenna and a substrate support. A gas delivery source is mechanically coupled to the chamber window. The gas delivery source comprises a gas injector having a passageway, a window at a first end of the passageway, and a nozzle at a second end of the passageway. The nozzle of the gas delivery source is disposed in the enclosed space. A fastening device is mechanically coupled to the gas delivery source. The fastening device is adjustable to adjust a sealing force against the gas injector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yung-Shun Hsu, Ching-Yu Chang, Chiao-Kai Chang, Wai Hong Cheah, Chien-Fang Lin
  • Patent number: 10687321
    Abstract: Presented systems and methods facilitate efficient and effective communication link adaptation. In one embodiment, a system comprises: a first communication device configured to forward link adaptation information, and a second communication component configured to receive the link adaptation information. The system is part of a wireless local area network (WLAN). The link adaptation information can include Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) Feed Back (MFB) related information in a communication frame. The communication frame can include a first field and a second field. The first field indicates the information is being forwarded as unsolicited MFB information or is associated with a solicitation request for the MFB information. The second first field indicates whether the information is MFB information or a request for MFB information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Fang Hsu, Yongho Seok, Chih-Shi Yee
  • Publication number: 20200163141
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for simultaneous transmission and reception of data wirelessly using different wireless bands. The multi-link operations described herein can provide higher network throughput and improved network flexibility compared to traditional techniques to wireless communication. Link management operations such as enabling and disabling of a link may be performed by an AP or STA by sending a frame over a link that is currently active. Moreover, an AP may request a switch to a different link available on the AP side for MLO, for example, when a link is occupied by interference and is not available when AP needs to use the link, and the operating parameters of a target link can be updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Chien-Fang Hsu, Yongho Seok, James Chih-Shi Yee
  • Publication number: 20200135510
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor fabrication apparatus. The semiconductor apparatus includes a processing chamber; a substrate stage provided in the processing chamber and being configured to secure and rotate a semiconductor wafer; a gas injector configured to inject a chemical to the processing chamber; a window attached to the gas injector; and an adjustable fastening device coupled with the gas injector and the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Yung-Shun Hsu, Ching-Yu Chang, Chiao-Kai Chang, Wai Hong Cheah, Chien-Fang Lin
  • Publication number: 20200088788
    Abstract: A method for loading a probe card into a prober is provided. The method includes placing a probe card on a carrier plate and analyzing signals produced by two detection sensors. The detection sensor produces the correct signal when the probe card is placed in a normal state, and produces a false signal when the probe card is placed in an abnormal state. In addition, the method includes sending the probe card into the prober in response to the correct signals produced by both detection sensors. Alternatively, the method includes removing the probe card from the carrier plate and placing the probe card on the carrier plate again after adjustment of the probe card in response to a false signal produced by either of the detection sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Chia-Wei WANG, Wei-Jr YANG, Chien-Fang HUANG
  • Publication number: 20200036801
    Abstract: A management device accepts a first communications device to join a wireless communications network managed by the management device. The management device registers a service provided by the first communications device. The service is available in accordance with a set of service parameters. The set of service parameters include a schedule of availability. The set of service parameters include at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of a set of one or more starting times, a set of one or more service intervals, a set of one or more service periods, a set of one or more physical media, a set of one or more device identifiers, a set of one or more data sequence identifiers, and at least one medium access mode within the service interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Kaiying Lu, Chao-Chun Wang, James Chih-shi Yee, Chien-Fang Hsu, Yu-Che Tsai
  • Publication number: 20190393932
    Abstract: A multi-input multi-output (MIMO) Bluetooth module with effectively suppressed mutual interference is disclosed. The MIMO Bluetooth module has multiple Bluetooth transceivers which operate in a synchronized transmission mode, in which no Bluetooth transceiver is permitted to transmit data when any of the Bluetooth transceivers are receiving data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Chien-Fang HSU, Li-Chun KO
  • Publication number: 20190385816
    Abstract: An embodiment is an apparatus, such as a plasma chamber. The apparatus includes chamber walls and a chamber window defining an enclosed space. A chamber window is disposed between a plasma antenna and a substrate support. A gas delivery source is mechanically coupled to the chamber window. The gas delivery source comprises a gas injector having a passageway, a window at a first end of the passageway, and a nozzle at a second end of the passageway. The nozzle of the gas delivery source is disposed in the enclosed space. A fastening device is mechanically coupled to the gas delivery source. The fastening device is adjustable to adjust a sealing force against the gas injector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Yung-Shun Hsu, Ching-Yu Chang, Chiao-Kai Chang, Wai Hong Cheah, Chien-Fang Lin
  • Patent number: 10411753
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an electronic apparatus for transmitting a packet with changeable spreading factor. The method comprises: utilizing a spreading circuit to select a spreading factor from a plurality of spreading factors according to a transmitting condition to adjust a spreading for the packet; and transmitting the packet. The electronic apparatus comprises: a spreading circuit and a transmitting circuit. The spreading circuit is utilized for selecting a spreading factor from a plurality of spreading factors according to a transmitting condition to adjust the spreading for the packet. The transmitting circuit is coupled to the spreading circuit, and utilized for transmitting the packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Jianhan Liu, Chien-Fang Hsu
  • Patent number: 10365672
    Abstract: A system includes a cooling device, a memory, and a processor. The cooling device is configured to detect a temperature of a wafer and to provide air to the wafer. The memory is configured to store computer program codes. The processor is configured to execute the computer program codes in the memory to: determine whether the temperature of the wafer meet a predetermined requirement; adjust the temperature of the wafer on condition that the temperature does not meet the predetermined requirement; and control the cooling device to detect the temperature of the wafer again, in order to verify whether an adjusted temperature of the wafer meet predetermined requirement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Han Chen, Sheng-Hung Lin, Han-Hsuan Hsu, Chien-Fang Lin
  • Publication number: 20190103295
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor fabrication apparatus. The semiconductor apparatus includes a processing chamber; a substrate stage provided in the processing chamber and being configured to secure and rotate a semiconductor wafer; a gas injector configured to inject a chemical to the processing chamber; a window attached to the gas injector; and an adjustable fastening device coupled with the gas injector and the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Yung-Shun Hsu, Ching-Yu Chang, Chiao-Kai Chang, Wai Hong Cheah, Chien-Fang Lin
  • Publication number: 20180368118
    Abstract: Presented systems and methods facilitate efficient and effective communication link adaptation. In one embodiment, a system comprises: a first communication device configured to forward link adaptation information, and a second communication component configured to receive the link adaptation information. The system is part of a wireless local area network (WLAN). The link adaptation information can include Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) Feed Back (MFB) related information in a communication frame. The communication frame can include a first field and a second field. The first field indicates the information is being forwarded as unsolicited MFB information or is associated with a solicitation request for the MFB information. The second first field indicates whether the information is MFB information or a request for MFB information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Chien-Fang Hsu, Yongho Seok, Chih-Shi Yee
  • Patent number: 10003488
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an electronic apparatus for automatically detecting bandwidth and the packet type of a packet, so as to solve the problem mentioned above. The method comprises: detecting a plurality of symbols in the preamble of the packet; generating a sign pattern according to the symbols; and determining the bandwidth and the packet type of the packet according to the detected sign pattern. The electronic apparatus comprises: a symbol detecting circuit, a sign pattern generating circuit, and a determining circuit. The symbol detecting circuit is utilized for detecting a plurality of symbols in the preamble of the packet. The sign pattern generating circuit is utilized for generating a sign pattern according to the symbols. The determining circuit is utilized for determining the bandwidth and the packet type of the packet according to the detected sign pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Fang Hsu, Jianhan Liu