Patents by Inventor Chien-Ying Chen

Chien-Ying Chen 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: 10741540
    Abstract: A method of generating a layout diagram of an IC cell includes defining a boundary recess in a boundary of the cell by extending a first portion of the boundary along a first direction, extending a second portion of the boundary away from the first portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the second portion being contiguous with the first portion, and extending a third portion of the boundary away from the first portion in the second direction, the third portion being contiguous with the first portion. An active region is positioned in the cell by extending the active region away from the first portion in a third direction opposite to the second direction. The layout diagram is stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACUTRING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chien-Ying Chen, Lee-Chung Lu, Li-Chun Tien, Ta-Pen Guo
  • Publication number: 20200162500
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for determining a weakness or risk for devices of an Internet-of-things (IoT) network include determining a representation of a physical environment of the IoT network and expected physical and cyber interactions between the devices of the IoT network based at least in part on operating characteristics of the devices of the IoT network, monitoring the physical environment and actual interactions between the devices to generate a network model including at least one of uncharacteristic physical or cyber interaction paths between the devices, based on the determined network model, determining at least one weakness or risk of at least one of the IoT network or of at least one of the devices, and providing a metric of security of at least one of the IoT network or of at least one of the devices based on at least one of the determined weakness or risk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Gabriela F. CIOCARLIE, Ioannis AGADAKOS, Chien-Ying CHEN, Matteo CAMPANELLI, Prashant ANANTHARAMAN, Monowar HASAN, Ulf LINDQVIST, Michael LOCASTO, Bogdan COPOS, Tancrède LEPOINT, Matthew FILIPPONE
  • Publication number: 20200058586
    Abstract: A method (of generating a layout diagram) includes: generating one or more first conductive patterns representing corresponding conductive material in the first metallization layer, long axes of the first conductive patterns extending substantially in a first direction; generating a first deep via pattern representing corresponding conductive material in each of the second via layer, the first metallization layer, and the first via layer; relative to the first direction and a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, aligning the first deep via pattern to overlap a corresponding component pattern representing conductive material included in an electrical path of a terminal of a corresponding transistor in the transistor layer; and configuring a size of the first deep via pattern in the first direction to be substantially less than a permissible minimum length of a conductive pattern in the first metallization layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Tai-Pen GUO, Li-Chun TIEN, Chien-Ying CHEN, Lee-Chung LU
  • Publication number: 20200006316
    Abstract: A method of generating a layout diagram of an IC cell includes defining a boundary recess in a boundary of the cell by extending a first portion of the boundary along a first direction, extending a second portion of the boundary away from the first portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the second portion being contiguous with the first portion, and extending a third portion of the boundary away from the first portion in the second direction, the third portion being contiguous with the first portion. An active region is positioned in the cell by extending the active region away from the first portion in a third direction opposite to the second direction. The layout diagram is stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Chien-Ying CHEN, Lee-Chung LU, Li-Chun TIEN, Ta-Pen GUO
  • Patent number: 10406642
    Abstract: A dual drive pressing apparatus for plural pressing heads is disclosed. The dual drive pressing apparatus includes a platform, a first rotation plate, a second rotation plate, a return set and a switch set. While the first rotation plate is driven by a first driving force, the first rotation plate rotates with the second rotation plate to a selectively specific angle relative to the platform, and the set of pressing columns is selectively aligned with a corresponding pressing head. While a second driving force is provided by the switch set to resist the resilience of the return set and push against the end of the supporting cylinder to move towards the second surface, the supporting cylinder of the second rotation plate drives the fourth surface separated from the first rotation plate, and the set of pressing columns on the third surface pushes the corresponding pressing head set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: TECO IMAGE SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chien-Ying Chen, Chien-Min Chen, Ken-Te Chou
  • Patent number: 10396063
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a first cell layout and a second cell layout are provided and combined into a third cell layout. Each of the first cell layout and the second cell layout includes a higher power line, a lower power line, an output pin, at least one up transistor and at least one down transistor formed to electrically couple the output pin to the higher power line and the output pin to the lower power line, respectively. The at least one up transistor and the at least one down transistor of the second cell layout include a gate line. For the combining, the gate line is non-selectively electrically coupled to the output pin of the first cell layout to form a first node. A design layout in which the third cell layout is used at different locations is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Fong-Yuan Chang, Lee-Chung Lu, Yi-Kan Cheng, Sheng-Hsiung Chen, Po-Hsiang Huang, Shun Li Chen, Jeo-Yen Lee, Jyun-Hao Chang, Shao-Huan Wang, Chien-Ying Chen
  • Publication number: 20190121372
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a dual drive pressing apparatus for plural pressing heads. The dual drive pressing apparatus includes a platform, a first rotation plate, a second rotation plate, a return set and a switch set. While the first rotation plate is driven by a first driving force, the first rotation plate rotates with the second rotation plate to a selectively specific angle relative to the platform, and the set of pressing columns is selectively aligned with a corresponding pressing head. While a second driving force is provided by the switch set to resist the resilience of the return set and push against the end of the supporting cylinder to move towards the second surface, the supporting cylinder of the second rotation plate drives the fourth surface separated from the first rotation plate, and the set of pressing columns on the third surface pushes the corresponding pressing head set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Chien-Ying Chen, Chien-Min Chen, Ken-Te Chou
  • Patent number: 10065372
    Abstract: A steel wire transmission system includes plural slide rail seats, plural slide rails, plural wheel sets corresponding to the plural slide rails, plural slide blocks, plural steel wires, plural guide rods and a printhead module. The plural slide rails are disposed on the corresponding slide rail seats. Each wheel set includes a driving wheel and a driven wheel corresponding to the driving wheel. The driving wheel and the driven wheel of each wheel set are fixed at two ends of the corresponding slide rail. Each slide block is sheathed around the corresponding slide rail and movable between the corresponding driving wheel and the corresponding driven wheel. The plural steel wires are wound around the corresponding wheel sets. Each guide rod is connected with two corresponding slide blocks. The printhead module is connected with the plural guide rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: TECO IMAGE SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Jen Chang, Ken-Te Chou, Ting-Chun Chen, Chien-Ying Chen
  • Publication number: 20170345809
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a first cell layout and a second cell layout are provided and combined into a third cell layout. Each of the first cell layout and the second cell layout includes a higher power line, a lower power line, an output pin, at least one up transistor and at least one down transistor formed to electrically couple the output pin to the higher power line and the output pin to the lower power line, respectively. The at least one up transistor and the at least one down transistor of the second cell layout include a gate line. For the combining, the gate line is non-selectively electrically coupled to the output pin of the first cell layout to form a first node. A design layout in which the third cell layout is used at different locations is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: FONG-YUAN CHANG, LEE-CHUNG LU, YI-KAN CHENG, SHENG-HSIUNG CHEN, PO-HSIANG HUANG, SHUN LI CHEN, JEO-YEN LEE, JYUN-HAO CHANG, SHAO-HUAN WANG, CHIEN-YING CHEN
  • Patent number: 9731493
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a printing platform supporting module and a three-dimensional printer using same. The printing platform supporting module comprises a supporting frame, the printing platform, a heating assembly, an adjusting module, and a printing plate. The heating assembly is disposed on the printing platform. The adjusting module is disposed on the printing platform and comprises a plurality of locking units. The printing plate has a working surface and a mounting surface opposite to the working surface. The mounting surface is urged against the heating assembly. The printing plate is removably disposed on the printing platform by means of a locking action and an unlocking action of the locking units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: TECO IMAGE SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Jen Chang, Ken-Te Chou, Ting-Chun Chen, Chien-Ying Chen
  • Publication number: 20170057171
    Abstract: A printing platform adjusting system of a three-dimensional printer, and an adjusting method therefor are disclosed. The printing platform adjusting system includes a printhead, a supporting frame, a printing platform, a driving unit, a distance sensor, a control unit, and a parallelism adjusting set. The printing platform has a plurality of detecting points. The distance sensor is configured to detect and obtain a plurality of detected vertical height values corresponding to the detecting points. The control unit controls the driving unit to drive the printhead to move, receives the detected vertical height values from the distance sensor, and converts the detected vertical height values into a plurality of adjusted vertical height values. The parallelism adjusting set includes a plurality of adjusting and fastening units configured to adjust a degree of parallelism between the printing platform and the horizontal movement plane of the printhead according to the adjusted vertical height values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Yu-Jen Chang, Ken-Te Chou, Ting-Chun Chen, Chien-Ying Chen
  • Publication number: 20170043538
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a printing platform supporting module and a three-dimensional printer using same. The printing platform supporting module comprises a supporting frame, the printing platform, a heating assembly, an adjusting module, and a printing plate. The heating assembly is disposed on the printing platform. The adjusting module is disposed on the printing platform and comprises a plurality of locking units. The printing plate has a working surface and a mounting surface opposite to the working surface. The mounting surface is urged against the heating assembly. The printing plate is removably disposed on the printing platform by means of a locking action and an unlocking action of the locking units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Yu-Jen Chang, Ken-Te Chou, Ting-Chun Chen, Chien-Ying Chen
  • Publication number: 20160368216
    Abstract: A steel wire transmission system includes plural slide rail seats, plural slide rails, plural wheel sets corresponding to the plural slide rails, plural slide blocks, plural steel wires, plural guide rods and a printhead module. The plural slide rails are disposed on the corresponding slide rail seats. Each wheel set includes a driving wheel and a driven wheel corresponding to the driving wheel. The driving wheel and the driven wheel of each wheel set are fixed at two ends of the corresponding slide rail. Each slide block is sheathed around the corresponding slide rail and movable between the corresponding driving wheel and the corresponding driven wheel. The plural steel wires are wound around the corresponding wheel sets. Each guide rod is connected with two corresponding slide blocks. The printhead module is connected with the plural guide rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Yu-Jen Chang, Ken-Te Chou, Ting-Chun Chen, Chien-Ying Chen
  • Publication number: 20160031127
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a flexible display panel is provided. In the method, a rigid substrate is provided, a fluorinated polyimide substrate is formed on the rigid substrate, a display device is formed on the fluorinated polyimide substrate, and the fluorinated polyimide substrate is separated from the rigid substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Yu-Chen Chang, Chun-Hsien Chao, Kai-Chieh Wu, Chien-Ying Chen, Yu-Hsin Lin
  • Patent number: 8188703
    Abstract: An energy harvesting system includes: an energy harvesting unit for converting energy from a natural energy source into an electrical power signal; a power point tracking unit including a current tracing module capable of detecting a current of the electrical power signal, and a boundary control module; a microcontroller including a voltage detecting module capable of detecting a voltage of the electrical power signal, and a computing module for determining a maximum power point with reference to the voltage and the current of the electrical power signal, the boundary control module generating a switch control voltage signal with reference to the maximum power point; a storage unit capable of storing energy; and a pulse frequency modulation regulator for converting the electrical power signal into an intermediate signal with reference to the switch control voltage signal for subsequent storage of energy of the intermediate signal in the storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Chien-Ying Chen, Pai-Hsiang Chou
  • Patent number: 8031465
    Abstract: The invention discloses an electronic apparatus comprising a motherboard, a connector, a card member and a first holder. The connector is disposed on the motherboard and the card member is disposed on the connector. The motherboard comprises a first fixing portion and the card member comprises a second fixing portion. The first holder comprises a third fixing portion fixed to the first fixing portion of the motherboard and a fourth fixing portion fixed to the second fixing portion of the card member. Accordingly, once the motherboard or the card member is hit or pulled by an external force, since two ends of the first holder respectively fix the card member and the motherboard, the card member will not be detached from the connector, such that the card member can be connected to the connector well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Asustek Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chien-Ying Chen, Chih-Wei Chou
  • Publication number: 20110172847
    Abstract: An energy harvesting system includes: an energy harvesting unit for converting energy from a natural energy source into an electrical power signal; a power point tracking unit including a current tracing module capable of detecting a current of the electrical power signal, and a boundary control module; a microcontroller including a voltage detecting module capable of detecting a voltage of the electrical power signal, and a computing module for determining a maximum power point with reference to the voltage and the current of the electrical power signal, the boundary control module generating a switch control voltage signal with reference to the maximum power point; a storage unit capable of storing energy; and a pulse frequency modulation regulator for converting the electrical power signal into an intermediate signal with reference to the switch control voltage signal for subsequent storage of energy of the intermediate signal in the storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Chien-Ying Chen, Pai-Hsiang Chou
  • Publication number: 20100020479
    Abstract: The invention discloses an electronic apparatus comprising a motherboard, a connector, a card member and a first holder. The connector is disposed on the motherboard and the card member is disposed on the connector. The motherboard comprises a first fixing portion and the card member comprises a second fixing portion. The first holder comprises a third fixing portion fixed to the first fixing portion of the motherboard and a fourth fixing portion fixed to the second fixing portion of the card member. Accordingly, once the motherboard or the card member is hit or pulled by an external force, since two ends of the first holder respectively fix the card member and the motherboard, the card member will not be detached from the connector, such that the card member can be connected to the connector well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: ASUSTek Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chien Ying Chen, Chih Wei Chou
  • Patent number: 7645144
    Abstract: A butterfly interface transfer structure including an interface card, a first add-in card and a second add-in card is disclosed. The interface card includes a plate, a first connector, a second connector and a spacer. The plate has a set of electrical connecting pins, a first surface and a second surface. The first connector is disposed on the first surface, and the second connector is disposed on the second surface, wherein the first connector and the second connector are respectively electrically connected to the electrical connecting pins. The spacer is disposed between the first connector and the plate. The first add-in card is coupled to the first connector, and the second add-in card is coupled to the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Asustek Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Ching-Sung Tzeng, Chien-Ying Chen
  • Publication number: 20090269945
    Abstract: A butterfly interface transfer structure including an interface card, a first add-in card and a second add-in card is disclosed. The interface card includes a plate, a first connector, a second connector and a spacer. The plate has a set of electrical connecting pins, a first surface and a second surface. The first connector is disposed on the first surface, and the second connector is disposed on the second surface, wherein the first connector and the second connector are respectively electrically connected to the electrical connecting pins. The spacer is disposed between the first connector and the plate. The first add-in card is coupled to the first connector, and the second add-in card is coupled to the second connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Ching-Sung Tzeng, Chien-Ying Chen