Patents by Inventor Chih-Chang Hsieh

Chih-Chang Hsieh 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: 11963300
    Abstract: A panel device including a substrate, a conductor pad, a turning wire, and a circuit board is provided. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface connected to the first surface while a normal direction of the second surface is different from a normal direction of the first surface. The conductor pad is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. The turning wire is disposed on the substrate and extends from the first surface to the second surface. The turning wire includes a wiring layer in contact with the conductor pad and a wire covering layer covering the wiring layer. The circuit board is bonded to and electrically connected to the wire covering layer. A manufacturing method of a panel device is also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Yueh Hou, Hao-An Chuang, Fan-Yu Chen, Hsi-Hung Chen, Yun Cheng, Wen-Chang Hsieh, Chih-Wen Lu
  • Patent number: 11939664
    Abstract: A semiconductor process system includes a process chamber. The process chamber includes a wafer support configured to support a wafer. The system includes a bell jar configured to be positioned over the wafer during a semiconductor process. The interior surface of the bell jar is coated with a rough coating. The rough coating can include zirconium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Meng-Chun Hsieh, Tsung-Yu Tsai, Hsing-Yuan Huang, Chih-Chang Wu, Szu-Hua Wu, Chin-Szu Lee
  • Patent number: 11916110
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for forming semiconductor device structures. The method includes forming a fin structure having a stack of semiconductor layers comprising first semiconductor layers and second semiconductor layers alternatingly arranged, forming a sacrificial gate structure over a portion of the fin structure, removing the first and second semiconductor layers in a source/drain region of the fin structure that is not covered by the sacrificial gate structure, forming an epitaxial source/drain feature in the source/drain region, removing portions of the sacrificial gate structure to expose the first and second semiconductor layers, removing portions of the second semiconductor layers so that at least one second semiconductor layer has a width less than a width of each of the first semiconductor layers, forming a conformal gate dielectric layer on exposed first and second semiconductor layers, and forming a gate electrode layer on the conformal gate dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Ching Wang, Wei-Yang Lee, Ming-Chang Wen, Jo-Tzu Hung, Wen-Hsing Hsieh, Kuan-Lun Cheng
  • Publication number: 20240028211
    Abstract: A memory device for CIM, applicable to a 3D AND-type flash memory, includes a memory array, input word line pairs, and a signal processing circuit. The memory array includes first and second pairs of memory cells. Each first pair of memory cells includes a first memory cell set coupled to a first GBL and a second memory cell set coupled to a second GBL. Each second pair of memory cells includes a third memory cell set coupled to the first GBL and a fourth memory cell set coupled to the second GBL. Each input word line pair includes a first input word line coupled to the first and the second memory cell sets, and a second input word line coupled to the third and the fourth memory cell sets s. The signal processing circuit is coupled to the first and second global bit lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: MACRONIX International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hang-Ting Lue, Tzu-Hsuan Hsu, Teng-Hao Yeh, Chih-Chang Hsieh, Chun-Hsiung Hung, Yung-Chun LI
  • Publication number: 20230368821
    Abstract: A memory device and a data approximation search method thereof are proposed. The memory device includes a plurality of selection switch pairs, a plurality of memory cell string pairs, a sense amplifier, and a page buffer. The selection switch pairs receive multiple search data pairs, respectively. The memory cell string pairs are respectively coupled to a global bit line through the selection switch pairs. Each of the memory cell string pairs determines whether to provide current on the global bit line according to stored data of a selected memory cell pair and each of the search data pairs. The sense amplifier obtains multiple search results according to the current on the global bit line and at least one reference currents respectively corresponding to at least one similarity. The page buffer records the search results and generates similarity information by accumulating the search results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: MACRONIX International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Chang Hsieh, Hang-Ting Lue
  • Publication number: 20230368841
    Abstract: A ternary content addressable memory, disposed in a stacked memory device, includes a first memory cell string and a second memory cell string. The first memory cell string is coupled between a matching line and a first source line and receives multiple first word line signals. The first memory cell string has a first memory cell string selection switch controlled by a first search signal. The second memory cell string is coupled between the matching line and a second source line and receives multiple second word line signals. The second memory cell string has a second memory cell string selection switch controlled by a second search signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: MACRONIX International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hang-Ting Lue, Teng-Hao Yeh, Chih-Chang Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11469793
    Abstract: A wireless access point device includes a main frame, an antenna module, a signal transceiving element, an unlocking assembly and a fastener. The main frame includes a casing and a first connection portion formed with a fastening recess, connected to the casing and communicates with the internal space. The signal transceiving element is located in the casing. The antenna module includes a waveguide and a second connection portion disposed on one end of the waveguide. The second connection portion is detachably connected to the first connection portion to couple to the signal transceiving element. The unlocking assembly is movably located in the fastening recess. The fastener includes a buckle, and an elastic member that is connected to the second connection portion and the buckle. The antenna module is fixed on the main frame when the buckle is inserted into the fastening recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chih-Chang Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11289801
    Abstract: A wireless access point device includes a main frame, a transmission assembly, an antenna module and a fixing assembly. The main frame includes a casing and a first connection portion connected to the casing. The transmission assembly is disposed in an internal space of the casing and provided with a signal transceiving element. The antenna module includes a waveguide, a second connection portion and a positioning recess. The second connection portion is disposed on the waveguide and detachably connected to the first connection portion to be coupled to the signal transceiving element. The positioning recess is formed on the second connection portion. The fixing assembly is movably disposed on the first connection portion. The antenna module is thereby fixed on the casing, when the second connection portion and the first connection portion are fixed through the fixing assembly removably inserting into the positioning recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Accion Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Chih-Chang Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20210242573
    Abstract: A wireless access point device includes a main frame, a transmission assembly, an antenna module and a fixing assembly. The main frame includes a casing and a first connection portion connected to the casing. The transmission assembly is disposed in an internal space of the casing and provided with a signal transceiving element. The antenna module includes a waveguide, a second connection portion and a positioning recess. The second connection portion is disposed on the waveguide and detachably connected to the first connection portion to be coupled to the signal transceiving element. The positioning recess is formed on the second connection portion. The fixing assembly is movably disposed on the first connection portion. The antenna module is thereby fixed on the casing, when the second connection portion and the first connection portion are fixed through the fixing assembly removably inserting into the positioning recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Chih-Chang HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20210226665
    Abstract: A wireless access point device includes a main frame, an antenna module, a signal transceiving element, an unlocking assembly and a fastener. The main frame includes a casing and a first connection portion formed with a fastening recess, connected to the casing and communicates with the internal space. The signal transceiving element is located in the casing. The antenna module includes a waveguide and a second connection portion disposed on one end of the waveguide. The second connection portion is detachably connected to the first connection portion to couple to the signal transceiving element. The unlocking assembly is movably located in the fastening recess. The fastener includes a buckle, and an elastic member that is connected to the second connection portion and the buckle. The antenna module is fixed on the main frame when the buckle is inserted into the fastening recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventor: Chih-Chang HSIEH
  • Patent number: 10749290
    Abstract: A waterproof assembly includes a casing, a gasket, and a cap. The casing has an opening. The gasket includes a main body and a protruding portion. The main body has a first circular raised structure configured to abut against an inner surface of the casing. The protruding portion is connected to the main body and is configured to at least partially protrude out of the casing through the opening. The cap is configured to abut against a side of the main body away from the opening. The cap has a through hole configured to be aligned with the protruding portion. The casing further has a plurality of fixing members configured to abut against a side of the cap away from the gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chih-Chang Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20200143899
    Abstract: In programming a memory device, a target memory cell is programed by a programming voltage and a programming code. First and second verification voltages are applied on the target memory cell to obtain first and second read data. Whether the target memory cell passes an actual programming verification and/or a pseudo programming verification is determined based on the programming code, the first and the second read data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Chih-Chang HSIEH, Yung-Chun LI, Ti-Wen CHEN
  • Publication number: 20200106208
    Abstract: A waterproof assembly includes a casing, a gasket, and a cap. The casing has an opening. The gasket includes a main body and a protruding portion. The main body has a first circular raised structure configured to abut against an inner surface of the casing. The protruding portion is connected to the main body and is configured to at least partially protrude out of the casing through the opening. The cap is configured to abut against a side of the main body away from the opening. The cap has a through hole configured to be aligned with the protruding portion. The casing further has a plurality of fixing members configured to abut against a side of the cap away from the gasket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventor: Chih-Chang HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20190371417
    Abstract: In programming a memory device, a target memory cell is programmed by a programming voltage and a programming code. First and second verification voltages are applied on the target memory cell to obtain first and second read data. Whether the target memory cell passes an actual programming verification and/or a pseudo programming verification is determined based on the programming code, the first and the second read data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Chih-Chang HSIEH, Yung-Chun LI, Ti-Wen CHEN
  • Patent number: 10381094
    Abstract: A two-sided, staged programming operation is applied to a memory having first and second stacks of memory cells C1(i) and C2(i), i being the physical level of a cell. The staged programming operation includes applying a preliminary program stage S1, an intermediate program stage S2, and a final program stage S3 to memory cells in the first and second stacks. In a programming order the final program stage S3 is applied to memory cells in the first and second stacks at each level (i) for which the intermediate program stage S2 has already been applied to the memory cells in any neighboring levels (levels i+1 and i?1). The intermediate program stage S2 is applied only to memory cells for which the preliminary program stage S1 has already been applied to the cells in any neighboring levels (levels i+1 and i?1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Jun Wu, Chih-Chang Hsieh, Tzu-Hsuan Hsu, Hang-Ting Lue
  • Publication number: 20180102177
    Abstract: A two-sided, staged programming operation is applied to a memory having first and second stacks of memory cells C1(i) and C2(i), i being the physical level of a cell. The staged programming operation includes applying a preliminary program stage S1, an intermediate program stage S2, and a final program stage S3 to memory cells in the first and second stacks. In a programming order the final program stage S3 is applied to memory cells in the first and second stacks at each level (i) for which the intermediate program stage S2 has already been applied to the memory cells in any neighboring levels (levels i+1 and i?1). The intermediate program stage S2 is applied only to memory cells for which the preliminary program stage S1 has already been applied to the cells in any neighboring levels (levels i+1 and i?1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Jun WU, Chih-Chang Hsieh, Tzu-Hsuan Hsu, Hang-Ting LUE
  • Publication number: 20180004168
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a multi-eye analog smart timekeeping apparatus, comprising: a dial, comprising a dial substrate comprising a plurality of view regions; an arm positioned above the dial; a display panel positioned below the dial and comprising a plurality of display regions, each of the display regions corresponding to one of at least two of the view regions; and a shaft connected to the arm and being through the dial and the display panel. The present disclosure also discloses a method of making a display panel that may be used with the timekeeping apparatus, comprising: providing a first substrate comprising a first area; forming a display layer on the first substrate outside the first area; applying encapsulation material on the first area and around the display layer; sealing the display layer between the first substrate and a second substrate; and drilling a hole in the first area, wherein a size of the hole is smaller than a size of the first area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Chih-Chang HSIEH, Te-Hsiu CHIU, Ming-Yish CHEN
  • Patent number: 9741600
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing semiconductor substrates provides a substrate stage being a rotatable disc with a solid surface and a terraced edge with upper, intermediate and lower portions of increasing diameter. A hollow edge ring rests on the intermediate edge portion and a substrate disposed on the rotatable disc is lifted and transported by robot blades positioned beneath the edge ring and which lift the edge ring which holds the substrate around its edges. The rotatable disc and edge ring find application in MOCVD and other semiconductor manufacturing tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Chang Hsieh, Chung-chieh Hsu, Chian-kun Chan, Chih-Kuo Chang, Chih-Ping Chen, Hsu-Shui Liu, Kai Lo, Wei-ting Hsiao, Yung-Kai Lin
  • Patent number: 9735476
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an antenna apparatus. The antenna apparatus includes a first antenna array and a second antenna array. The first antenna array includes multiple first radiating elements for transmitting radio signals of a first frequency. The second antenna array includes multiple second radiating elements for transmitting radio signals of a second frequency, wherein the first and second radiating elements are arranged in a staggered manner; wherein each of the first radiating elements is disposed between two of the second radiating elements; and wherein each of the second radiating elements is disposed between two of the first radiating elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: I-Ru Liu, Chih-Chang Hsieh, Yi-Chang Chen, Yang-Te Fu, Chang-Cheng Liu, Chun-Teng Hsu
  • Publication number: 20170199498
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a timekeeping apparatus, comprising: a case; a display area on a side of the case; a light source near the display area, the light source being capable of emitting light with different colors to indicate different types of messages received by the timekeeping apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Chih-Chang HSIEH, Te-Hsiu CHIU, Ming-Yish CHEN