Patents by Inventor Chien-Ming Sung
Chien-Ming Sung 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: 20220085090Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a pixel array comprising a first pixel and a second pixel. The semiconductor device includes a metal structure overlying a portion of a substrate between the first pixel and the second pixel. The semiconductor device includes a first barrier layer adjacent a sidewall of the metal structure. The semiconductor device includes a passivation layer adjacent a sidewall of the first barrier layer. The first barrier layer is between the passivation layer and the metal structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Ya Chun TENG, Yun-Wei CHENG, Chien Ming SUNG
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Patent number: 11189653Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a pixel array comprising a first pixel and a second pixel. The semiconductor device includes a metal structure overlying a portion of a substrate between the first pixel and the second pixel. The semiconductor device includes a first barrier layer adjacent a sidewall of the metal structure. The semiconductor device includes a passivation layer adjacent a sidewall of the first barrier layer. The first barrier layer is between the passivation layer and the metal structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Ya Chun Teng, Yun-Wei Cheng, Chien Ming Sung
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Publication number: 20210082985Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a pixel array comprising a first pixel and a second pixel. The semiconductor device includes a metal structure overlying a portion of a substrate between the first pixel and the second pixel. The semiconductor device includes a first barrier layer adjacent a sidewall of the metal structure. The semiconductor device includes a passivation layer adjacent a sidewall of the first barrier layer. The first barrier layer is between the passivation layer and the metal structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Ya Chun TENG, Yun-Wei CHENG, Chien Ming SUNG
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Patent number: 10515908Abstract: A device includes first and second dies and a seal ring. The first die includes a top dielectric layer. The second die is over the first die. The second die includes a bottom dielectric layer bonded to the top dielectric layer of the first die at an interface between the first die and the second die. The seal ring extends from the first die to the second die through the interface. A portion of the top dielectric layer of the first die and a portion of the bottom dielectric layer of the second die are separated by a gap outside the seal ring.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ya-Chun Teng, Sung-Yu Lin, Chien-Ming Sung
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Publication number: 20190131255Abstract: A device includes first and second dies and a seal ring. The first die includes a top dielectric layer. The second die is over the first die. The second die includes a bottom dielectric layer bonded to the top dielectric layer of the first die at an interface between the first die and the second die. The seal ring extends from the first die to the second die through the interface. A portion of the top dielectric layer of the first die and a portion of the bottom dielectric layer of the second die are separated by a gap outside the seal ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ya-Chun TENG, Sung-Yu LIN, Chien-Ming SUNG
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Publication number: 20170258021Abstract: A hydroponic device includes a water tank, a drain pan, a hydroponic module and a light emitting diode module. The water tank delivers water to the drain pan via a drain pump. The water is then dispensed to each pot body of the hydroponic module. Each pot body includes an inner pot and an outer pot. Water inside the inner pot will flow to the outer pot through the draining hole. Water will flow out of an overflow outlet and re-enter the water tank if the water level is higher than the overflow outlet. The light emitting diode module is disposed above the hydroponic module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Chia-Hsiang Chiu, Chien-Ming Sung, Wei-Cheng Huang, Chun-Wei Liu, Pei-Te Liu, Hung-Hsuan Su, Chi-Fang Ho, Hsien-Yao Shui, Kun-Lin Wu, Po-Hsien Huang, Chen-Ying Wang, Cheng-Han Huang, Kun-Lung Wu, Tsung-Yu Wu, Tse-An Lin, Chien-Fa Huang, Mao-Sung Lin
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Patent number: 9177843Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing line includes an inert environment selected from the group consisting essentially of an inert airtight wafer holder, an inert wafer transport channel, an inert production tool, an inert clean room, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chien-Ming Sung, Simon Wang, Jia-Ren Chen, Henry Lo, Chen-Hua Yu, Jean Wang, Kewei Zuo
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Publication number: 20150004494Abstract: The present invention discloses a high electrochemical performance silicon/graphene composite anode structure. The electrochemical properties of silicon in the composite anode structure can be improved by graphene thin films. The thickness of the silicon thin film and the graphene thin films is less than 50 nm to prevent the composite anode structure from any volumetric change during the charge/discharge process. The manufacturing procedure starts with the formation of a Si/graphene unit layer, which includes an amorphous phase upper silicon thin film and a lower graphene thin film, on a copper foil current collector, so as to decrease the difference of conductivity between the silicon thin film and the copper foil current collector. Finally, the deposition is concluded with the formation of a graphene thin film on the topmost surface of the silicon thin film to prevent the surface of the anode structure from oxidation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Mori Tatsuhiro, Chih-Jung Chen, Tai-Feng Hung, Saad G. Mohamed, Ru-Shi Liu, Shu-Fen Hu, Hong-Zheng Lin, Yi-Qiao Lin, Chien-Ming Sung, Bing-Joe Hwang
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Patent number: 7712188Abstract: A portable computer includes a monitor, a base, and a hinge. The hinge includes a shaft sleeve, a rotary shaft, a driven element, and a resistance structure. The shaft sleeve is fixed to the base. The rotary shaft is fixed to the monitor and disposed in the shaft sleeve. The driven element is connected to and driven by the rotary shaft. The resistance structure is disposed adjacent to the driven element, wherein the driven element does not contact the resistance structure when the rotary shaft is rotated in a first angular range, and the driven element contacts the resistance structure and sustains a resistance when the rotary shaft is rotated in a second angular range.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventor: Chien-Ming Sung
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Publication number: 20080304944Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing line includes an inert environment selected from the group consisting essentially of an inert airtight wafer holder, an inert wafer transport channel, an inert production tool, an inert clean room, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Chien-Ming Sung, Simon Wang, Jia-Ren Chen, Henry Lo, Chen-Hua Yu, Jean Wang, Kewei Zuo
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Patent number: 7448588Abstract: A supporting device is described. The supporting device includes a shell, a release mechanism, a rotational mechanism, and a support frame. The shell includes a release chamber disposed at the central position of the shell and a rotational chamber through the shell and perpendicular to the release chamber. The release mechanism is disposed in the release chamber for operating the support frame. The rotational mechanism is disposed in the rotational chamber and protrudes to move correlatively with the release mechanism. The support frame is coupled to the rotational mechanism and is unfolded outwardly for supporting an apparatus. The support frame is closed into the equipment by operating the release mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventor: Chien-Ming Sung
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Publication number: 20070234516Abstract: A portable computer includes a monitor, a base, and a hinge. The hinge includes a shaft sleeve, a rotary shaft, a driven element, and a resistance structure. The shaft sleeve is fixed to the base. The rotary shaft is fixed to the monitor and disposed in the shaft sleeve. The driven element is connected to and driven by the rotary shaft. The resistance structure is disposed adjacent to the driven element, wherein the driven element does not contact the resistance structure when the rotary shaft is rotated in a first angular range, and the driven element contacts the resistance structure and sustains a resistance when the rotary shaft is rotated in a second angular range.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventor: Chien-Ming Sung
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Publication number: 20070215486Abstract: Polishing tools and associated methods are disclosed. In one aspect, a tool for polishing a work piece is provided. Such a tool may include a solid substrate with a polymer matrix infiltrated with a conductive material sufficient to allow the substrate to carry an electrical bias. The solid substrate may have a working surface which has asperities having a tip-to-tip RA value of less than or equal to about 10 ?m, and the working surface may have a surface roughness RA value of less than or equal to about 50 ?m. A method for making such a tool and a method for polishing a work piece are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Chien-Ming Sung
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Publication number: 20060237623Abstract: A supporting device is described. The supporting device includes a shell, a release mechanism, a rotational mechanism, and a support frame. The shell includes a release chamber disposed at the central position of the shell and a rotational chamber through the shell and perpendicular to the release chamber. The release mechanism is disposed in the release chamber for operating the support frame. The rotational mechanism is disposed in the rotational chamber and protrudes to move correlatively with the release mechanism. The support frame is coupled to the rotational mechanism and is unfolded outwardly for supporting an apparatus. The support frame is closed into the equipment by operating the release mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2005Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventor: Chien-Ming Sung
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Publication number: 20030118501Abstract: A surface treatment method for aluminum nitride includes the steps of:Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Shyan-Lung Chung, Chien-Ming Sung, Chun-Hung Chen, Ming-Tung Chou, Hui-Chun Chen, Cheng-Yu Hsieh