Patents by Inventor Chih-Ming Chen

Chih-Ming 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: 10960006
    Abstract: A topical formulation comprising (a) a therapeutically effective amount of tofacitinib; (b) at least one solvent; and (c) optionally one or more other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients is provided. Also provided is a method for treating and/or preventing autoimmune diseases in a subject administering said topical formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: TWi Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Chen, Guang-Wei Lu, Ling-Ying Liaw, Fan-Lun Liu, Shih-Fen Liao, Chou-Hsiung Chen, Yu-Han Kao, Yu-Yin Chen
  • Publication number: 20210067058
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) comb actuator including a comb structure. The comb structure includes a support layer having a first material and a plurality of protrusions extending away from a first surface of the support layer in a first direction. The plurality of protrusions are also made of the first material. The plurality of protrusions are separated along a second direction parallel to the first surface of the support layer. The MEMS comb actuator may further include a dielectric liner structure that continuously and completely covers the first surface of the support layer and outer surfaces of the plurality of protrusions. The dielectric liner structure includes a connective portion that continuously connects topmost surfaces of at least two of the plurality of protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Chiao-Chun Hsu, Chih-Ming Chen, Chung-Yi Yu, Lung Yuan Pan
  • Publication number: 20210064283
    Abstract: A command transmitting method, a memory control circuit unit and a memory storage device are provided. The method includes: transmitting a plurality of command sequences and a state read command sequence to a memory interface coupled to a rewritable non-volatile memory module; and storing the plurality of command sequences by the memory interface, and transmitting the state read command sequence to the rewritable non-volatile memory module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: PHISON ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kuo-Hwa Ho, Chih-Ming Chen
  • Publication number: 20210055647
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a photomask is provided. The method includes several operations. A photomask substrate, having a chip region and a peripheral region adjacent to the chip region, is received. A reference pattern is formed by emitting one first radiation shot and a first beta pattern is formed by emitting a plurality of second radiation shots in the peripheral region. The plurality of second radiation shots are emitted along a first direction. A roughness of a boundary of the first beta pattern along the first direction is compared to a roughness of a boundary of the reference pattern along the first direction from a top view perspective. An alignment of the plurality of second radiation shots is adjusted if a result of the comparison exceeds a tolerance, or the photomask is formed. A photomask structure thereof and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: CHENG-MING LIN, HAO-MING CHANG, CHIH-MING CHEN, CHUNG-YANG HUANG
  • Patent number: 10922406
    Abstract: A protecting method and system for malicious code, and a monitor apparatus are provided. The monitor apparatus circulates a monitor module obtained from a combination of a plurality of antivirus systems in a communication system, so as to monitor a plurality of electronic apparatuses in the communication system. When the monitor module is circulated to one of the electronic apparatuses and the malicious code is detected, a protection result is decided and one or more corresponding process actions are executed based on the protection result by the monitor module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Chih-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 10921070
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a connector assembly for a liquid manifold within a server rack. The connector assembly includes a pipe configured to connect to the liquid manifold. The pipe has a flexible portion configured to accommodate at least one of lateral or vertical manipulation of the pipe while the pipe remains connected to the liquid manifold. The connector assembly further includes a first connector and a second connector configured to form a liquid-tight connection when coupled together. One of the first connector and the second connector is connected to a distal end of the pipe. The other of the first connector and the second connector is configured to connect to a component within the server rack, for supplying coolant from the liquid manifold to the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Hsiang Lee, Chih-Ming Chen, Yen-Yu Liu
  • Publication number: 20210034871
    Abstract: An electronic device configured to display interactive information is provided, including a communication device, a camera, an input device, a processor and a display. The camera acquires an input image including an image of a display device, and the display device displays an interactive image including a default interaction option. The processor generates a virtual option according to the interactive image and superimposes the virtual option on the input image. The default interaction option and the virtual option correspond to a designated device and a designated service, respectively. The display is configured to display the input image and the virtual option. The processor determines whether the default interaction option or the virtual option is enabled when the input device receives an input operation, so as to provide the designated service in the designated device corresponding to the enabled default interaction option or virtual option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Chen, Ming-Hsien Lin, Yen-Chuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20210034122
    Abstract: A power supply unit where the main DC voltage output rail is incorporated within the enclosure of the power supply unit and other branches DC voltage output rails are located outside the enclosure of the power supply unit, and where the DC-DC converter and the branch DC voltage output rails located outside the enclosure of the power supply unit is fed back to the supervisor IC of the power supply unit for supervisory purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: CHIH-MING CHEN, FENG-HSUN MO
  • Patent number: 10905656
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating arteriosclerotic vascular diseases by cyclohexenone compounds. In some embodiments, the compound in the methods inhibits PDGF-stimulated smooth muscle cell proliferation or migration. In some embodiments, the atherosclerosis is associated with coronary artery disease, aneurysm, arteriosclerosis, myocardial infarction, embolism, stroke, thrombosis, angina, vascular plaque inflammation, vascular plaque rupture, Kawasaki disease, calcification or inflammation. In some embodiments, the compound lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the subject. In some embodiments, the compound maintains a normal low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level in the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Golden Biotechnology Corporation
    Inventors: Sheng-Yung Liu, Wu-Che Wen, Chih-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 10908494
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a photomask includes at least the following steps. First, a phase shift layer and a hard mask layer are formed on a light transmitting substrate. A predetermined mask pattern is split into a first pattern and a second pattern. A series of processes is performed so that the hard mask layer and the phase shift layer have the first pattern and the second pattern. The series of processes includes at least the following steps. First, a first exposure process for transferring the first pattern is performed. Thereafter, a second exposure process for transferring the second pattern is performed. The first exposure process and the second exposure process are executed by different machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Ming Lin, Cheng-Hsuen Chiang, Chih-Ming Chen, Huai-Chih Cheng, Hao-Ming Chang, Hsao Shih, Hsin-Yi Yin
  • Publication number: 20210018273
    Abstract: A heat dissipation unit includes a two-phase fluid hollow chamber body with a common wall face. The common wall face defines the two-phase fluid hollow chamber body with at least one first section and a second section. The first and second sections are left and right horizontally side-by-side arranged. The first section forms a vapor chamber structure and the second section forms a heat pipe structure. The two-phase fluid hollow chamber body is integrally formed and has both vapor chamber and heat pipe working performance. The heat dissipation unit can achieve both large-area heat dissipation effect and remote-end heat conduction effect. Also, the heat dissipation unit is manufactured at greatly lowered cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventor: Chih-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 10896985
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to an integrated circuit (IC) disposed on a silicon substrate, which includes a well region having a first conductivity type. A dielectric layer is arranged over an upper surface of the silicon substrate, and extends over outer edges of the well region and includes an opening that leaves an inner portion of the well region exposed. An epitaxial pillar of SiGe or Ge extends upward from the inner portion of the well region. The epitaxial pillar includes a lower epitaxial region having the first conductivity type and an upper epitaxial region having a second conductivity type, which is opposite the first conductivity type. A dielectric sidewall structure surrounds the epitaxial pillar and has a bottom surface that rests on an upper surface of the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Chen, Lee-Chuan Tseng, Ming Chyi Liu, Po-Chun Liu
  • Patent number: 10896330
    Abstract: An electronic device configured to display interactive information is provided, including a communication device, a camera, an input device, a processor and a display. The camera acquires an input image including an image of a display device, and the display device displays an interactive image including a default interaction option. The processor generates a virtual option according to the interactive image and superimposes the virtual option on the input image. The default interaction option and the virtual option correspond to a designated device and a designated service, respectively. The display is configured to display the input image and the virtual option. The processor determines whether the default interaction option or the virtual option is enabled when the input device receives an input operation, so as to provide the designated service in the designated device corresponding to the enabled default interaction option or virtual option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Chen, Ming-Hsien Lin, Yen-Chuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20210014325
    Abstract: A data capturing device and a data calculation system and method are provided. The data capturing device transmits sensing data to a computing device, and receives a machine learning model and a library corresponding to a current scene from the computing device. The data capturing device runs the machine learning model to capture feature data from the sensing data, runs the library to convert a requirement into a service task, and then transmits the feature data and the service task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Chen, Yen-Chuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20200393696
    Abstract: Provided is a 3D-printed glasses structure, including a frame, at least two threads and a stereoscopic mesh structure. The frame and at least two threads together define a spatial region, and the at least two threads are part of a contour of the frame. The stereoscopic mesh structure has a plurality of supporting strips and is disposed on the at least two threads. The plurality of supporting strips forms a stereoscopic mesh in an interleaving manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventor: Chih Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 10865103
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a packaging method, including: providing a first semiconductor substrate; forming a bonding region on the first semiconductor substrate, wherein the bonding region of the first semiconductor substrate includes a first bonding metal layer and a second bonding metal layer; providing a second semiconductor substrate having a bonding region, wherein the bonding region of the second semiconductor substrate includes a third bonding layer; and bonding the first semiconductor substrate to the second semiconductor substrate by bringing the bonding region of the first semiconductor substrate in contact with the bonding region of the second semiconductor substrate; wherein the first and third bonding metal layers include copper (Cu), and the second bonding metal layer includes Tin (Sn). An associated packaging structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Chen, Yuan-Chih Hsieh, Chung-Yi Yu
  • Patent number: 10858307
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of treating liver cancer by novel anticancer agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Golden Biotechnology Corporation
    Inventors: Sheng-Yung Liu, Chih-Ming Chen
  • Publication number: 20200380025
    Abstract: A method for dynamically processing and playing multimedia contents and a multimedia play apparatus are provided. A topic map is generated based on a title. The topic map has a plurality of nodes, and each node corresponds to one of the multimedia contents. Multiple node groups are obtained through permutation and combination of these nodes. A target group that matches a constraint is found among these node groups. A play order of each node in the target group is determined according to at least one reward table. One or more multimedia contents included in the target group are processed and played according to the play order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Chen, Yen-Chuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20200371425
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a photo mask, a resist layer is formed over a mask blank, which includes a mask substrate, a phase shift layer disposed on the mask substrate and a light blocking layer disposed on the phase shift layer. A resist pattern is formed by using a lithographic operation. The light blocking layer is patterned by using the resist pattern as an etching mask. The phase shift layer is patterned by using the patterned light blocking layer as an etching mask. A border region of the mask substrate is covered with an etching hard cover, while a pattern region of the mask substrate is opened. The patterned light blocking layer in the pattern region is patterned through the opening of the etching hard cover. A photo-etching operation is performed on the pattern region to remove residues of the light blocking layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Chun-Chieh TIEN, Cheng-Hsuen CHIANG, Chih-Ming CHEN, Cheng-Ming LIN, Yen-Wei HUANG, Hao-Ming CHANG, Kuo-Chin LIN, Kuan-Shien LEE
  • Patent number: 10833026
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a method. In this method, a semiconductor wafer having a frontside and a backside is received. A frontside structure is formed on the frontside of the semiconductor wafer. The frontside structure exerts a first wafer-bowing stress that bows the semiconductor wafer by a first bow amount. A characteristic is determined for one or more stress-inducing films to be formed based on the first bow amount. The one or more stress-inducing films are formed with the determined characteristic on the backside of the semiconductor wafer and/or on the frontside of the semiconductor wafer to reduce the first bow amount in the semiconductor wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Chen, Szu-Yu Wang, Chung-Yi Yu