Patents by Inventor Chih Chou

Chih Chou 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: 20230246030
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and forming method thereof are provided. A substrate includes a first region, a second region, and a boundary region defined between the first region and the second region. An isolation structure is disposed in the boundary region. An upper surface of the isolation structure has a stepped profile. A first boundary dielectric layer and a second boundary dielectric layer are disposed over the isolation structure. The first boundary dielectric layer is substantially conformal with respect to the stepped profile of the isolation structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: HUNG-SHU HUANG, JHIH-BIN CHEN, MING CHYI LIU, YU-CHANG JONG, CHIEN-CHIH CHOU, JHU-MIN SONG, YI-KAI CIOU, TSUNG-CHIEH TSAI, YU-LUN LU
  • Patent number: 11677022
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming a semiconductor structure are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate; a gate electrode disposed within the substrate; a gate dielectric layer disposed within the substrate and surrounding the gate electrode; a plurality of first protection structures disposed over the gate electrode; a second protection structure disposed over the gate dielectric layer; and a pair of source/drain regions on opposing sides of the gate dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Szu-Hsien Liu, Kong-Beng Thei, Huan-Chih Yuan, Jhu-Min Song
  • Patent number: 11664383
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure is disclosed. The semiconductor structure includes: a first standard cell; and a second standard cell; wherein a cell width of the first standard cell along a first direction is substantially the same as a cell width of the second standard cell along the first direction, and a cell height of the first standard cell along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction is substantially greater than a cell height of the second standard cell along the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Hsueh-Chih Chou, Chia Hao Tu, Sang Hoo Dhong, Lee-Chung Lu, Li-Chun Tien, Ting-Wei Chiang, Hui-Zhong Zhuang
  • Patent number: 11661480
    Abstract: A poly(amide-imide) is provided. The poly(amide-imide) is represented by formula (1), wherein R is a C6 aryl group, a C7-C8 aralkyl group, a C2-C6 alkoxyalkyl group, or a C3-C18 alkyl group; and 0.02?X?0.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Textile Research Institute
    Inventors: Shang-Chih Chou, Shao-Yen Chang, Chun-Hung Lin
  • Publication number: 20230154524
    Abstract: Disclosed is a DDR SDRAM signal calibration device capable of adapting to the variation of voltage and/or temperature. The device includes: an enablement signal setting circuit configured to generate data strobe (DQS) enablement setting; a signal gating circuit configured to generate a DQS enablement setting signal and a DQS enablement signal according to the DQS enablement setting and then output a gated DQS signal according to the DQS enablement signal and a DQS signal; and a calibration circuit configured to generate a first delay signal according to the DQS enablement setting signal and generate a second delay signal according to the first delay signal, the calibration circuit further configured to generate a calibration signal according to the first and second delay signals and the DQS signal. The enablement signal setting circuit maintains or adjusts the DQS enablement setting according to the calibration signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: KUO-WEI CHI, CHUN-CHI YU, CHIH-WEI CHANG, GER-CHIH CHOU
  • Publication number: 20230136093
    Abstract: A retractable assembly includes a fixed frame, a movable frame and a plurality of first balls. The fixed frame has an accommodation portion and a plurality of guiding portions. The guiding portions are connected to the accommodation portion. The movable frame is at least partially located in the accommodation portion. The first balls are movably located in the guiding portions, and the movable frame is connected to the fixed frame via the first balls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Zijie Lin, YAO-CHEN YANG, Chia-Jang Chen, Chih Chou Chou
  • Publication number: 20230127585
    Abstract: A method of preparing a thermoplastic composition is provided. The method includes the following steps. A polyetherimide or a polyphenylene sulfide is provided. A polyimide is provided, wherein the glass transition temperature of the polyimide is between 128° C. and 169° C., the 10% thermogravimetric loss temperature of the polyimide is between 490° C. and 534° C., and when the polyimide is dissolved in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and the solid content of the polyimide is 30 wt %, the viscosity of the polyimide is between 100 cP and 250 cP. A melt process is performed to mix the polyetherimide and the polyimide or mix the polyphenylene sulfide and the polyimide to form a thermoplastic composition. Further, a thermoplastic composition is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Textile Research Institute
    Inventors: Shang-Chih Chou, Shao-Yen Chang, Chun-Hung Lin, Yuan-Pei Liao, Yi-Cang Lai
  • Publication number: 20230131796
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display includes a casing and a displaying module disposed in the casing. The displaying module includes a backlight module and a liquid crystal panel stacked on the backlight module. The backlight module includes a back chassis and a light-guiding plate. The back chassis has a bottom plate portion and a side portion bent from the bottom plate portion and forms an accommodating space therebetween. The back chassis has a constraining portion in the accommodating space. The light-guiding plate is accommodated in the accommodating space. At least a portion of the light-guiding plate is located between the constraining portion and the bottom plate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: CHUNLEI ZHAO, Yao-Chen Yang, Chia-Jang Chen, Chih-Chou Chou
  • Patent number: 11631375
    Abstract: The invention provides a display equipment, an operation method thereof, and a backlight control device. The display equipment includes a display panel, a backlight module, an image processing circuit, a panel control circuit, a first backlight control circuit, and a second backlight control circuit. The image processing circuit provides a VRR video frame to the panel control circuit. The first backlight control circuit generates a main dimming signal to the backlight module during a valid data period of the VRR video frame according to a first timing information of the image processing circuit. The second backlight control circuit generates a compensation dimming signal to the backlight module during a blank period of the VRR video frame according to a second timing information of the image processing circuit. In particular, a peak current value of the compensation dimming signal is less than a peak current value of the main dimming signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Yuanliang Liu, Mingyue Geng, Yueqi Xu, Junxin Qiu, Chih-Chou Chou
  • Publication number: 20230116528
    Abstract: A computer with a function expansion mechanism includes a computer host and a function expansion device. The computer host includes a base and a functional base cover covering the base. A bottom surface of the base has a first opening, and the base is provided therein with a connector exposed from the first opening. The function expansion device includes an expansion seat, a top surface of the expansion seat has a second opening, and the expansion seat is provided therein with a docking connector exposed from the second opening. The computer host is stacked and assembled by the bottom surface at the top surface of the function expansion device, such that the first opening and the second opening are in communication with each other and the connector and the docking connector are mutually docked, thereby achieving an effect of function expansion without removal of a computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Hsin-Chih Chou, Juei-Chi Chang, Wan-Lin Hsu, Kun-Cheng Lee
  • Patent number: 11599988
    Abstract: A target image of a target circuit board and a gold image of a gold circuit board are taken by an image acquisition system. Fiducial points are located on the target image and on the gold image. Perspective transformation is performed on the target image using the fiducial points on the target image for reference and on the gold image using the fiducial points on the gold image for reference. After perspective transformation, an anomalous section of the target image is identified by identifying pixels that have different intensities between the target image and the gold image, the anomalous section being indicative of an unauthorized modification to the target circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Bo-Han Wo, Chun-Yi Lin, Yu-Lung Shih, Kai Cheng Wen, Kevin Wei-Chou Chen, Yu-Jung Liang, Pei Hsiang Yang, Jenn-Chih Chou
  • Publication number: 20230038904
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing and a waterproof lid structure. The casing has an opening. The waterproof lid structure corresponds in position to the opening and includes a supportive sheet metal, waterproof component, movable latch lid and bolts. The supportive sheet metal has an axle pivotally connected to one side of the opening. The waterproof component hermetically seals the opening and lies on one side of the supportive sheet metal. The movable latch lid covers the other side of the supportive sheet metal and is penetrated by passages. The bolts correspond in position to the passages, respectively, and each include a rod portion and a head portion disposed at one end of the rod portion. The rod portions pass through the passages and supportive sheet metal to get fastened to the waterproof component, allowing the head portions to stop at the outer side of the movable latch lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: WAN-LIN HSU, JUEI-CHI CHANG, HSIN-CHIH CHOU
  • Patent number: 11572639
    Abstract: A fiber masterbatch including a polyetherimide, a polyethylene terephthalate, and a polyimide is provided. A glass transition temperature of the polyimide is between 140° C. and 170° C., a 10% thermogravimetric loss temperature of the polyimide is between 500° C. and 550° C., and when the polyimide is dissolved in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and a solid content of the polyimide is 15 wt %, a viscosity of the polyimide is between 80 cP and 230 cP. A melt spun fiber obtained by using the fiber masterbatch is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Textile Research Institute
    Inventors: Shang-Chih Chou, Shao-Yen Chang, Chun-Hung Lin, Yuan-Pei Liao, Yi-Cang Lai
  • Patent number: 11569363
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit may include an inner ring-shaped isolation structure that is disposed in a semiconductor substrate. Further, the inner-ring shaped isolation structure may demarcate a device region. An inner ring-shaped well is disposed in the semiconductor substrate and surrounds the inner ring-shaped isolation structure. A plurality of dummy gates are arranged over the inner ring-shaped well. Moreover, the plurality of dummy gates are arranged within an interlayer dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Ta-Wei Lin, Fu-Jier Fan, Kong-Beng Thei, Yi-Sheng Chen, Szu-Hsien Liu
  • Publication number: 20230011488
    Abstract: A detection device includes a substrate, a light-emitter, and a light receiver. The substrate includes a first surface area and a second surface area, in which the first surface area has a first reflectance greater than a second reflectance of the second surface area. The light emitter is disposed on the first surface area, and the light receiver is disposed on the second surface area. The light receiver has a third reflectance which is substantially the same as the second reflectance of the second surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Ke-Wei LIU, Yen-Chih CHOU, Ming-Jing LEE
  • Patent number: 11549284
    Abstract: A locking structure, for fastening together a first case and a second case, includes: a fastening portion disposed on the first case, a hook portion movable between a locking position and a release position, and a tension spring with one end disposed at the second case and the other end disposed at the hook portion. When the hook portion moves to the locking position under an applied force, the hook portion becomes fastened to the fastening portion. After the hook portion has separated from the fastening portion under an applied force, the tension spring exerts a restoring force under which the hook portion returns to the release position. After the hook portion has separated from the fastening portion under the applied force, the tension spring pulls the hook portion back to the release position without a user's manipulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: GETAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hsin-Chih Chou, Juei-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 11540630
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, and a third rail. The first rail includes a supporting feature. The second rail can be displaced with respect to the first rail. The third rail is movably disposed between the first rail and the second rail. When the slide rail assembly is in a predetermined state, the supporting feature protrudes beyond an end portion of the third rail by a predetermined distance and supports the second rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignees: King Slide Words Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chi-Chih Chou, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20220415269
    Abstract: The invention provides a display equipment, an operation method thereof, and a backlight control device. The display equipment includes a display panel, a backlight module, an image processing circuit, a panel control circuit, a first backlight control circuit, and a second backlight control circuit. The image processing circuit provides a VRR video frame to the panel control circuit. The first backlight control circuit generates a main dimming signal to the backlight module during a valid data period of the VRR video frame according to a first timing information of the image processing circuit. The second backlight control circuit generates a compensation dimming signal to the backlight module during a blank period of the VRR video frame according to a second timing information of the image processing circuit. In particular, a peak current value of the compensation dimming signal is less than a peak current value of the main dimming signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Yuanliang Liu, Mingyue Geng, Yueqi Xu, Junxin Qiu, Chih-Chou Chou
  • Patent number: 11527531
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device comprising a source and drain region arranged within a substrate. A conductive gate is disposed over a doped region of the substrate. A gate dielectric layer is disposed between the source region and the drain region and separates the conductive gate from the doped region. A bottommost surface of the gate dielectric layer is below a topmost surface of the substrate. First and second sidewall spacers are arranged along first and second sides of the conductive gate, respectively. An inner portion of the first sidewall spacer and an inner portion of the second sidewall spacer respectively cover a first and second top surface of the gate dielectric layer. A drain extension region and a source extension region respectively separate the drain region and the source region from the gate dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Ta-Wei Lin, Hsiao-Chin Tuan, Alexander Kalnitsky, Kong-Beng Thei, Shi-Chuang Hsiao, Yu-Hong Kuo
  • Patent number: D978990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: XIAMEN ZHOULONG SPORTING GOODS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yu-Chih Chou