Patents by Inventor Chih-Chang Shih

Chih-Chang Shih 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).

  • Publication number: 20240088187
    Abstract: Trenches in which to form a back side isolation structure for an array of CMOS image sensors are formed by a cyclic process that allows the trenches to be kept narrow. Each cycle of the process includes etching to add a depth segment to the trenches and coating the depth segment with an etch-resistant coating. The following etch step will break through the etch-resistant coating at the bottom of the trench but the etch-resistant coating will remain in the upper part of the trench to limit lateral etching and substrate damage. The resulting trenches have a series of vertically spaced nodes. The process may result in a 10% increase in photodiode area and a 30-40% increase in full well capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Chih Cheng Shih, Tsun-Kai Tsao, Jiech-Fun Lu, Hung-Wen Hsu, Bing Cheng You, Wen-Chang Kuo
  • Patent number: 10970567
    Abstract: A method for synthesizing a lane image is proposed in the present application. This method includes the following steps. M continuous image frames are retrieved at a frame rate f from a video image capture device. A quantity N for image mapping is determined based on a dash length L of a dashed line and a distance S between two dashes of the dashed lines. A frame interval for mapping image frames is determined based on the dash length L, the distance S, the velocity v, and the frame rate f. At least N image frames are retrieved from the M continuous image frames at the frame interval. The at least N image frames are synthesized to obtain the lane image using an image synthesizing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Catch Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Chang Shih
  • Publication number: 20190392227
    Abstract: A method for synthesizing a lane image is proposed in the present application. This method includes the following steps. M continuous image frames are retrieved at a frame rate f from a video image capture device. A quantity N for image mapping is determined based on a dash length L of a dashed line and a distance S between two dashes of the dashed lines. A frame interval for mapping image frames is determined based on the dash length L, the distance S, the velocity v, and the frame rate f. At least N image frames are retrieved from the M continuous image frames at the frame interval. The at least N image frames are synthesized to obtain the lane image using an image synthesizing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventor: Chih-Chang Shih
  • Patent number: 9995957
    Abstract: A pixel structure is provided. The pixel structure includes an active device, a first pixel electrode, a second pixel electrode, and a conductive line. The first pixel electrode is electrically connected to the active device. The second pixel electrode and the first pixel electrode are electrically insulated. The conductive line is located below the first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode. The active device is electrically connected to the first pixel electrode through the conductive line. The conductive line is coupled to the second pixel electrode to form a coupling capacitance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Kun-Cheng Tien, Shin-Mei Gong, Chih-Chang Shih, Chien-Huang Liao
  • Publication number: 20170330043
    Abstract: A method for synthesizing a lane image is proposed in the present application. This method includes the following steps. M continuous image frames are retrieved at a frame rate f from a video image capture device. A quantity N for image mapping is determined based on a dash length L of a dashed line and a distance S between two dashes of the dashed lines. A frame interval for mapping image frames is determined based on the dash length L, the distance S, the velocity v, and the frame rate f. At least N image frames are retrieved from the M continuous image frames at the frame interval. The at least N image frames are synthesized to obtain the lane image using an image synthesizing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventor: Chih-Chang Shih
  • Publication number: 20170269408
    Abstract: A pixel structure is provided. The pixel structure includes an active device, a first pixel electrode, a second pixel electrode, and a conductive line. The first pixel electrode is electrically connected to the active device. The second pixel electrode and the first pixel electrode are electrically insulated. The conductive line is located below the first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode. The active device is electrically connected to the first pixel electrode through the conductive line. The conductive line is coupled to the second pixel electrode to form a coupling capacitance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Kun-Cheng Tien, Shin-Mei Gong, Chih-Chang Shih, Chien-Huang Liao
  • Patent number: 9740055
    Abstract: A pixel structure is provided. The pixel structure includes an active device, a first pixel electrode, a second pixel electrode, and a conductive line. The first pixel electrode is electrically connected to the active device. The second pixel electrode and the first pixel electrode are electrically insulated. The conductive line is located below the first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode. The active device is electrically connected to the first pixel electrode through the conductive line. The conductive line is coupled to the second pixel electrode to form a coupling capacitance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Kun-Cheng Tien, Shin-Mei Gong, Chih-Chang Shih, Chien-Huang Liao
  • Patent number: 9568773
    Abstract: A pixel structure is provided. The pixel structure includes a control device, a main pixel electrode, and a sub pixel electrode. The main pixel electrode is electrically connected to the control device, and the main pixel electrode has a plurality of main pixel slits where the width thereof is S. The sub pixel electrode is electrically connected to the control device, and the sub pixel electrode has a first electrode pattern and a second electrode pattern. The first electrode pattern has a plurality of first slits where the width S1 thereof is equal to or greater than the width S of the main pixel slits. The second electrode pattern has no slits or has a plurality of second slits where the width S2 thereof is less than the width S of the main pixel slits. A pixel array including the pixel structure is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Chang Shih, Shin-mei Gong, Shu-En Li, Kun-Cheng Tien, Chien-Huang Liao
  • Publication number: 20160342038
    Abstract: A pixel structure is provided. The pixel structure includes a control device, a main pixel electrode, and a sub pixel electrode. The main pixel electrode is electrically connected to the control device, and the main pixel electrode has a plurality of main pixel slits where the width thereof is S. The sub pixel electrode is electrically connected to the control device, and the sub pixel electrode has a first electrode pattern and a second electrode pattern. The first electrode pattern has a plurality of first slits where the width S1 thereof is equal to or greater than the width S of the main pixel slits. The second electrode pattern has no slits or has a plurality of second slits where the width S2 thereof is less than the width S of the main pixel slits. A pixel array including the pixel structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Chih-Chang Shih, Shin-Mei Gong, Shu-En Li, Kun-Cheng Tien, Chien-Huang Liao
  • Patent number: 9274346
    Abstract: A multi-view auto-stereoscopic display is provided. The multi-view auto-stereoscopic display includes a light source, a first lenticular lens, a display module, and a second lenticular lens. The light source sequentially provides a plurality of light according to a plurality of timings in a cycle. The first lenticular lens is disposed in front of the light source and respectively directs the light from the light source to travel in a plurality of directions. The display module is disposed in front of the first lenticular lens and transforms the light from the first lenticular lens into a plurality of pixel light. The second lenticular lens is disposed in front of the display module and respectively directs the pixel light toward a plurality of views.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Chieh Wang, Chih-Chang Shih
  • Publication number: 20150332648
    Abstract: A pixel structure is provided. The pixel structure includes an active device, a first pixel electrode, a second pixel electrode, and a conductive line. The first pixel electrode is electrically connected to the active device. The second pixel electrode and the first pixel electrode are electrically insulated. The conductive line is located below the first pixel electrode and the second pixel electrode. The active device is electrically connected to the first pixel electrode through the conductive line. The conductive line is coupled to the second pixel electrode to form a coupling capacitance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Kun-Cheng Tien, Shin-Mei Gong, Chih-Chang Shih, Chien-Huang Liao
  • Publication number: 20150260999
    Abstract: A multi-view auto-stereoscopic display is provided. The multi-view auto-stereoscopic display includes a light source, a first lenticular lens, a display module, and a second lenticular lens. The light source sequentially provides a plurality of light according to a plurality of timings in a cycle. The first lenticular lens is disposed in front of the light source and respectively directs the light from the light source to travel in a plurality of directions. The display module is disposed in front of the first lenticular lens and transforms the light from the first lenticular lens into a plurality of pixel light. The second lenticular lens is disposed in front of the display module and respectively directs the pixel light toward a plurality of views.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Chih-Chieh WANG, Chih-Chang SHIH
  • Patent number: 8537207
    Abstract: A video-audio playing system relating to 2-view application and a method thereof are provided. In the present invention, sound signals respectively corresponding to two independent image frames are captured and played in coordinating with the displaying of these two independent image frames. Accordingly, two users can respectively watch two image frames which are different and irrelevant each other in the same display, and further respectively hear sound effects of the respective image frames at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Chang Shih, Yang-Ching Cheng, Sheng-Ju Ho, Chi-Hsien Chung, Wan-Ting Chen, Cheng-Han Tsao
  • Publication number: 20120281144
    Abstract: A video-audio playing system relating to 2-view application and a method thereof are provided. In the present invention, sound signals respectively corresponding to two independent image frames are captured and played in coordinating with the displaying of these two independent image frames. Accordingly, two users can respectively watch two image frames which are different and irrelevant each other in the same display, and further respectively hear sound effects of the respective image frames at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Chang Shih, Yang-Ching Cheng, Sheng-Ju Ho, Chi-Hsien Chung, Wan-Ting Chen, Cheng-Han Tsao
  • Patent number: 7462920
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a verification architecture of an infrared thermal imaging array module, which includes the following steps. Perform specification design of thermal imaging module, epitaxy, and verification of optical characteristics for calibrating epitaxial parameters. Perform a fabrication process of single-device-type sensing device and verification of changing-temperature optoelectronic measurement by measuring and calibrating at low temperatures by changing temperatures and voltages. Perform a fabrication process of focal-plane array and verification of optoelectronic uniformity and test for dark-current uniformity. Perform a fabrication process and verification of jointing and thinning the focal-plane array and the ROIC. The focal-plane sensing module and the ROIC are jointed by indium bonding, and optoelectronic signal conversion is performed using the sensing array module. Perform the verification of integrated test on thermal image quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Armaments Bureau, M.N.D.
    Inventors: Shiang-Feng Tang, Chen-Der Chiang, Ping-Kuo Weng, Chih-Chang Shih, Yau-Tang Gau, Jiunn-Jye Luo, San-Te Yang
  • Publication number: 20080121944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a verification architecture of an infrared thermal imaging array module, which includes the following steps. Perform specification design of thermal imaging module, epitaxy, and verification of optical characteristics for calibrating epitaxial parameters. Perform a fabrication process of single-device-type sensing device and verification of changing-temperature optoelectronic measurement by measuring and calibrating at low temperatures by changing temperatures and voltages. Perform a fabrication process of focal-plane array and verification of optoelectronic uniformity and test for dark-current uniformity. Perform a fabrication process and verification of jointing and thinning the focal-plane array and the ROIC. The focal-plane sensing module and the ROIC are jointed by indium bonding, and optoelectronic signal conversion is performed using the sensing array module. Perform the verification of integrated test on thermal image quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Shiang-Feng Tang, Chen-Der Chiang, Ping-Kuo Weng, Chih-Chang Shih, Yau-Tang Gau, Jiunn-Jye Luo, San-Te Yang