Patents by Inventor Chien-hung Lin

Chien-hung 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).

  • Patent number: 11967594
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure, along with methods of forming such, are described. The structure includes a stack of semiconductor layers spaced apart from and aligned with each other, a first source/drain epitaxial feature in contact with a first one or more semiconductor layers of the stack of semiconductor layers, and a second source/drain epitaxial feature disposed over the first source/drain epitaxial feature. The second source/drain epitaxial feature is in contact with a second one or more semiconductor layers of the stack of semiconductor layers. The structure further includes a first dielectric material disposed between the first source/drain epitaxial feature and the second source/drain epitaxial feature and a first liner disposed between the first source/drain epitaxial feature and the second source/drain epitaxial feature. The first liner is in contact with the first source/drain epitaxial feature and the first dielectric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shih-Cheng Chen, Zhi-Chang Lin, Jung-Hung Chang, Lo Heng Chang, Chien Ning Yao, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Publication number: 20240128291
    Abstract: A sensor package structure includes a substrate, a sensor chip disposed on and electrically coupled to the substrate, a light-permeable layer, an adhesive layer having a ring-shape and sandwiched between the sensor chip and the light-permeable layer, and an encapsulant formed on the substrate. The adhesive layer has two adhering surfaces having a same area and a middle cross section located at a middle position between the two adhering surfaces. An area of the middle cross section is 115% to 200% of an area of any one of the two adhering surfaces. The adhesive layer can provide for light to travel therethrough, and enables the light therein to change direction and to attenuate. The sensor chip, the adhesive layer, and the light-permeable layer are embedded in the encapsulant, and an outer surface of the light-permeable layer is at least partially exposed from the encapsulant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: CHIA-SHUAI CHANG, CHIEN-HUNG LIN, WEI-LI WANG, WEN-FU YU, BAE-YINN HWANG
  • Publication number: 20240128233
    Abstract: A sensor package structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The sensor package structure includes a substrate, a fixing adhesive layer disposed on the substrate, a sensor chip adhered to the fixing adhesive layer, an annular adhering layer disposed on the sensor chip, a light-permeable sheet adhered to the annular adhering layer, and a plurality of metal wires that are electrically coupled to the substrate and the sensor chip. The size of the light-permeable sheet is smaller than that of the sensor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: CHIA-SHUAI CHANG, WEN-FU YU, BAE-YINN HWANG, WEI-LI WANG, CHIEN-HUNG LIN
  • Publication number: 20240128139
    Abstract: A sensor package structure includes a substrate, a sensor chip disposed on the substrate along a predetermined direction for being electrically coupled to each other, a light-permeable layer, an adhesive layer having a ring-shape and sandwiched between the sensor chip and the light-permeable layer, and an encapsulant formed on the substrate. The adhesive layer is formed with at least one type of a buffering cavity, wave-shaped slots, and rectangular slots, which penetrate therethrough along the predetermined direction. The buffering cavity can be located in the adhesive layer, and any one type of the wave-shaped slots and the rectangular slots can be respectively recessed in an inner side and an outer side of the adhesive layer. A minimum width of the adhesive layer is greater than or equal to 50% of a predetermined width between the inner side and the outer side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: WEI-LI WANG, JYUN-HUEI JIANG, WEN-FU YU, BAE-YINN HWANG, CHIEN-HUNG LIN
  • Publication number: 20240107691
    Abstract: A display device includes first and second display modules and first and second turning pieces that include a first coupling piece, a first turning piece, a second turning piece, and a third turning piece, a second coupling piece and a guiding device. When the first and second display modules are switched between folding and unfolding, the first turning piece pivots relative to the first coupling piece and the second turning piece, and the third turning piece pivots relative to the second coupling piece and the second turning piece. When the display module is switched from folded to unfolded, the other side of the first display module relative to the side is pulled, the side of the first display module is guided by one end of the guiding device and slides to the other end, the first and second display modules are symmetrically unfolded with the side edge as the center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: CHIEN-FENG CHANG, TSUNG-HUAI LEE, YU-HUNG HSIAO, CHAN-PENG LIN, SHANG-CHIEN WU
  • Publication number: 20240087974
    Abstract: An semiconductor package includes a redistribution structure, a first semiconductor device, a second semiconductor device, an underfill layer and an encapsulant. The first semiconductor device is disposed on and electrically connected with the redistribution structure, wherein the first semiconductor device has a first bottom surface, a first top surface and a first side surface connecting with the first bottom surface and the first top surface, the first side surface comprises a first sub-surface and a second sub-surface connected with each other, the first sub-surface is connected with the first bottom surface, and a first obtuse angle is between the first sub-surface and the second sub-surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Lin, Chin-Hua Wang, Shu-Shen Yeh, Chien-Hung Chen, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11929287
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a semiconductor structure with a dielectric liner. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate and a fin structure on the substrate. The fin structure includes a stacked fin structure, a fin bottom portion below the stacked fin structure, and an isolation layer between the stacked fin structure and the bottom fin portion. The semiconductor structure further includes a dielectric liner in contact with an end of the stacked fin structure and a spacer structure in contact with the dielectric liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhi-Chang Lin, Shih-Cheng Chen, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Kuan-Ting Pan, Jung-Hung Chang, Lo-Heng Chang, Chien Ning Yao
  • Patent number: 11915985
    Abstract: A detection structure and a detection method are provided. The method includes the following. A display backplane, a detection circuit board, and a detection light-emitting diode (LED) chip are provided. The detection circuit board is disposed on the display backplane, to connect a first detection line on the detection circuit board with a first contact electrode and connect a second detection line on the detection circuit board with a second contact electrode. A drive signal is output via the display backplane to the first detection line and the second detection line. A contact electrode pair on the display backplane corresponding to the detection LED chip is determined to be abnormal on condition that the detection LED chip is unlighted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: CHONGQING KONKA PHOTOELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Qin Kong, Chien-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 11916122
    Abstract: A method for forming a gate all around transistor includes forming a plurality of semiconductor nanosheets. The method includes forming a cladding inner spacer between a source region of the transistor and a gate region of the transistor. The method includes forming sheet inner spacers between the semiconductor nanosheets in a separate deposition process from the cladding inner spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhi-Chang Lin, Kuan-Ting Pan, Shih-Cheng Chen, Jung-Hung Chang, Lo-Heng Chang, Chien-Ning Yao, Kuo-Cheng Chiang
  • Publication number: 20240062945
    Abstract: A wireless transmission module for transmitting energy or signals includes a coil assembly and an induction substrate. The coil assembly has a winding axis, and the induction substrate corresponds to the coil assembly. The induction substrate has a first surface facing the coil assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Kuang-Lun LEE, Feng-Lung CHIEN, Mao-Chun CHEN, Chien-Hung LIN, Chia Ho CHANG, Wen-Pin CHANG
  • Publication number: 20240063561
    Abstract: A medical device assembly is provided, including a main body and a battery-charging module detachably connected to the main body. A plurality of first conductive pins and two metal parts are disposed on the main body. The metal parts have high magnetic permeability, and they are not permanent magnets. A plurality of second conductive pins and two magnets are disposed on the battery-charging module, wherein the magnets are disposed in locations corresponding to the metal parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Jung-Wen CHANG, Chien-Hung LIN
  • Patent number: 11901373
    Abstract: An active array substrate includes a substrate and a plurality of pixel structure disposed on the substrate. Each of the pixel structure includes a scan line, a data line, and a pixel electrode. The scan line is disposed on the substrate and extending along a first direction. The data line is disposed on the substrate and extending along a second direction. The first direction crosses the second direction. The data line and the scan line define a pixel region and a first cutting clearance region. The pixel electrode is disposed on the substrate and includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is on the pixel region. The second portion is on the first cutting clearance region. A normal projection of the second portion onto the substrate does not overlap a normal projection of the data line onto the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Chien-Hung Lin, Ian French, Sheng-Long Lin, Xian-Teng Chung
  • Publication number: 20240038440
    Abstract: A coil module is provided, including a second coil mechanism. The second coil mechanism includes a third coil assembly and a second base corresponding to the third coil assembly. The second base has a positioning assembly corresponding to a first coil mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Feng-Lung CHIEN, Tsang-Feng WU, Yuan HAN, Tzu-Chieh KAO, Chien-Hung LIN, Kuang-Lun LEE, Hsiang-Hui HSU, Shu-Yi TSUI, Kuo-Jui LEE, Kun-Ying LEE, Mao-Chun CHEN, Tai-Hsien YU, Wei-Yu CHEN, Yi-Ju LI, Kuei-Yuan CHANG, Wei-Chun LI, Ni-Ni LAI, Sheng-Hao LUO, Heng-Sheng PENG, Yueh-Hui KUAN, Hsiu-Chen LIN, Yan-Bing ZHOU, Chris T. Burket
  • Patent number: 11862502
    Abstract: A device, apparatus, and method for semiconductor transfer are provided. A transfer substrate is controlled to be moved to be above the target substrate. An infrared emitting portion emits infrared signals to position a semiconductor on a target substrate. After a second magnetic portion picks up the semiconductor from the target substrate, a controller outputs a first control current to a first electromagnetic portion to cause the first electromagnetic portion to generate an electromagnetic force, to control the second magnetic portion to adjust a position of the picked-up semiconductor relative to the welding position on the target substrate, where adjusting the position of the picked up semiconductor includes horizontal adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: CHONGQING KONKA PHOTOELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Qiyuan Wei, Ying-chi Wang, Cheng-ming Liu, Chien-hung Lin, Li-wei Kung
  • Publication number: 20230411463
    Abstract: Integrated semiconductor devices and method of making the integrated semiconductor are disclosed. The integrated semiconductor device may include a first transistor comprising a first gate and at least one first active region, a second transistor comprising a second gate and at least one second active region, wherein the second transistor is spaced a first distance from the first transistor, a dielectric sidewall spacer formed on a gate sidewall of the first transistor and a gate sidewall of the second transistor, a first dielectric layer formed over the first transistor and the second transistor, wherein a thickness of the first dielectric layer is greater than half the first distance, and a patterned metal layer formed on the first dielectric layer and partially covering the second gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Chien-Hung LIN, Tsai-Hao HUNG
  • Publication number: 20230412006
    Abstract: A wireless transmission module corresponds to an electronic module and is configured to transmit a first signal. The wireless transmission module includes a corresponding surface, a base assembly, and a first coil. The corresponding surface faces the electronic module and is perpendicular to a main axis. The first coil is disposed on the base assembly. The first coil overlaps at least a portion of the base assembly when viewed along the main axis. The first coil overlaps at least a portion of the base assembly when viewed in a direction that is perpendicular to the main axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Feng-Lung CHIEN, Chien-Hung LIN, Ni-Ni LAI, Hsiang-Hui HSU, Mao-Chun CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230403508
    Abstract: A speaker module is adapted to be configured to a wearable device. The speaker module includes an enclosure and a driving unit. The driving unit is used to generate sound. The enclosure contains the driving unit. A sound sum of the sound output from a front opening, a first rear opening and a second rear opening of the enclosure has directivity. The connection vectors and the inverse vector of the connection normal vector defined by these openings are added to form a combined vector. A unit vector of the combination vector and a unit vector of a front normal vector facing outwards of the front opening are added to form a sum vector. The direction of the sum vector is the direction of the sound sum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Jen Wang, Chien-Hung Lin
  • Publication number: 20230386820
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a method for minimizing electrostatic charges in a semiconductor substrate. The method includes depositing photoresist on a semiconductor substrate to form a photoresist layer on the semiconductor substrate. The photoresist layer is exposed to radiation. The photoresist layer is developed using a developer solution. The semiconductor substrate is cleaned with a first cleaning liquid to wash the developer solution from the photoresist layer. A tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) solution is applied to the semiconductor substrate to reduce charges accumulated in the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Wei-Lin CHANG, Chih-Chien WANG, Chihy-Yuan CHENG, Sz-Fan CHIEN, Chien-Hung LIN, Chun-Chang CHEN, Ching-Sen KUO, Feng-Jia SHIU
  • Patent number: 11819358
    Abstract: An auscultation device includes an electrocardiogram (ECG) device, a sound receiver device, a synchronization device and a processor. The ECG device is configured to receive an ECG signal. The sound receiver device is configured to receive a heart sound signal. The synchronization device is configured to transmit a synchronization signal to the ECG device and the sound receiver device, so that the ECG device starts to receive the ECG signal and the sound receiver device starts to receive the heart sound signal in time synchronization. Moreover, the processor is configured to generate an ECG according to the ECG signal, generate a heart sound diagram according to the heart sound signal, and generate a synchronization timing diagram according to the ECG and the heart sound diagram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Yuan Chang, Jung-Wen Chang, Chien-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 11817253
    Abstract: A coil module is provided, including a second coil mechanism. The second coil mechanism includes a third coil assembly and a second base corresponding to the third coil assembly. The second base has a positioning assembly corresponding to a first coil mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Feng-Lung Chien, Tsang-Feng Wu, Yuan Han, Tzu-Chieh Kao, Chien-Hung Lin, Kuang-Lun Lee, Hsiang-Hui Hsu, Shu-Yi Tsui, Kuo-Jui Lee, Kun-Ying Lee, Mao-Chun Chen, Tai-Hsien Yu, Wei-Yu Chen, Yi-Ju Li, Kuei-Yuan Chang, Wei-Chun Li, Ni-Ni Lai, Sheng-Hao Luo, Heng-Sheng Peng, Yueh-Hui Kuan, Hsiu-Chen Lin, Yan-Bing Zhou, Chris T. Burket