Patents by Inventor Chih-Ming Hu
Chih-Ming Hu 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).
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Patent number: 11941338Abstract: Integrated circuits (IC) are provided. An IC includes a plurality of macros and a top channel. Each macro includes a macro boundary and a main pattern surrounded by the macro boundary. The top channel includes a plurality of first and second sub-channels. Each first sub-channel is arranged between a first macro and a second macro, and is formed by a plurality of first dummy boundary cells. Each second sub-channel is arranged between two of the second macros, and is formed by a plurality of second dummy boundary cells. The macro boundaries of the first macros are formed by the first dummy boundary cells, and the macro boundaries of the second macros are formed by the second dummy boundary cells. A first gate length of dummy patterns within the first dummy boundary cells is greater than a second gate length of dummy patterns within the second dummy boundary cells.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Yi Hu, Chih-Ming Chao, Chi-Yeh Yu
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Publication number: 20240095439Abstract: Disclosed are semiconductor devices having an interconnection pattern that includes a plurality of parallel conductors including a first conductor aligned with a first axis and a first dummy pattern aligned with a second axis on a first side of the first axis and offset from the first axis by an axis offset distance LAO in which the first dummy pattern includes N dummy conductors having a first dummy conductor length LDC with the dummy conductors being separated by a dummy conductor-to-dummy conductor spacing EED.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Wei-Yi HU, Chih-Ming CHAO, Jung-Chou TSAI
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Publication number: 20230204348Abstract: A three dimensional scanning apparatus is used to detect a contour of an object, and includes an illumination light source, a first elliptic opening portion, a reference pattern generator, a second elliptic opening portion and an optical receiver. The illumination light source emits an illumination beam. The reference pattern generator provides a reference pattern by projection of the illumination beam, and transmits the reference pattern toward the object via the first elliptic opening portion. The optical receiver receives a detection pattern reflected from the object via the second elliptic opening portion, so as to analyze a difference between the reference pattern and the detection pattern for acquiring the contour.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: QISDA CORPORATIONInventors: Ching-Huey Wang, Tsung-Hsun Wu, Chih-Ming Hu
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Publication number: 20230101144Abstract: An anhydride compound, polyimide, and thin film are provided. The anhydride compound has a chemical structure of wherein R1 is each of R4 is independently C1-6 alkylene group, m is an integer of 0 to 10, and m? is an integer of 1 to 10; n is an integer of 1 to 10, each of R2 is independently hydrogen, saturated or unsaturated C1-6 hydrocarbon group, CF3, silanol group, silyl group, or Al(OH)3; and R3 is silanol group, silyl group, or Al(OH)3. The anhydride compound can be reacted with a diamine compound to form a polyimide.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Yi-Syuan WANG, Jeng-Yu TSAI, Chi-En KUAN, Jyh-Long JENG, Chih-Ming HU, Chen-Hsi CHENG
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Patent number: 11439482Abstract: An intraoral scanner includes a casing, a light source disposed in the casing, a reflection plate obliquely disposed in the casing for reflecting light of the light source to an object to be scanned through an opening of the casing, a transparent plate, and a receiver adjacent to the light source. A projection optical axis of the light source forms a first oblique angle with a receiving optical axis of the receiver. The receiver receives light after being incident to the object to be scanned and then reflected to the receiver by the reflection plate. The transparent plate is disposed between the light source and the reflection plate or covers the opening. The projection optical axis forms a second oblique angle with a norm of the transparent plate to make a reflection angle range of light reflected by the transparent plate fall outside a receiving angel range of the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventors: Chih-Ming Hu, Chih-Chieh Tsung
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Publication number: 20220252873Abstract: An calibration kit includes a base, a combination of calibration parts, and a manipulation part. The combination of calibration parts is disposed on the base and includes a first calibration part and a second calibration part. The first calibration part has a first calibration surface. The second calibration part has a second calibration surface. The first calibration part and the second calibration part are relatively movable in a movement direction and are movable relative to the base. The manipulation part is movably or rotatably disposed on the base. The manipulation part is configured to be operable to drive the first calibration part and the second calibration part to move in the movement direction relative to the base, so that the combination of calibration parts forms a three-dimensional calibration surface configuration through the first calibration surface and the second calibration surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: QISDA CORPORATIONInventors: Tzu-Huan Hsu, Po-Fu Wu, Yuan-Yu Hsiao, Ching-Huey Wang, Chih-Kang Peng, Chun-Ming Shen, Chih-Ming Hu, Yi-Ling Lo
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Publication number: 20190388195Abstract: An intraoral scanner includes a casing, a light source disposed in the casing, a reflection plate obliquely disposed in the casing for reflecting light of the light source to an object to be scanned through an opening of the casing, a transparent plate, and a receiver adjacent to the light source. A projection optical axis of the light source forms a first oblique angle with a receiving optical axis of the receiver. The receiver receives light after being incident to the object to be scanned and then reflected to the receiver by the reflection plate. The transparent plate is disposed between the light source and the reflection plate or covers the opening. The projection optical axis forms a second oblique angle with a norm of the transparent plate to make a reflection angle range of light reflected by the transparent plate fall outside a receiving angel range of the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Chih-Ming Hu, Chih-Chieh Tsung
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Patent number: 9897281Abstract: An optical module and a light source are provided. The light source includes a circuit board, a plurality of light-emitting element chips, a plurality of total reflection elements, an encapsulant, and a plurality of optical wavelength conversion particles. The light-emitting element chips are disposed on the circuit board. Each of the light-emitting element chips is adapted to emit a light beam. The total reflection elements are disposed on the circuit board. Each of the total reflection elements is configured adjacent to one of the light-emitting element chips, a partial light beam of the light beam emitted by the one of the light-emitting element chips enters the total reflection element, and is transmitted in the total reflection element, and emits out from the total reflection element. The encapsulant covers the light-emitting element chips and the total reflection elements. The optical wavelength conversion particles are distributed in the encapsulant.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Young Lighting Technology Inc.Inventors: Chih-Ming Hu, Shih-Yi Lin, Ching-Kuo Yeh
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Publication number: 20170146216Abstract: An optical module and a light source are provided. The light source includes a circuit board, a plurality of light-emitting element chips, a plurality of total reflection elements, an encapsulant, and a plurality of optical wavelength conversion particles. The light-emitting element chips are disposed on the circuit board. Each of the light-emitting element chips is adapted to emit a light beam. The total reflection elements are disposed on the circuit board. Each of the total reflection elements is configured adjacent to one of the light-emitting element chips, a partial light beam of the light beam emitted by the one of the light-emitting element chips enters the total reflection element, and is transmitted in the total reflection element, and emits out from the total reflection element. The encapsulant covers the light-emitting element chips and the total reflection elements. The optical wavelength conversion particles are distributed in the encapsulant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Chih-Ming Hu, Shih-Yi Lin, Ching- Kuo Yeh
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Publication number: 20170040084Abstract: The disclosed is a transparent conductive film and method for manufacturing the same. First, a substrate is provided. Subsequently, an inorganic layer composed of nano-inorganic compound is formed overlying the substrate. A carbon nanotube dispersion is then coated on the inorganic layer and dried to form a carbon nanotube conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Shin-Liang Kuo, Shu-Jiuan Huang, Chih-Ming Hu
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Publication number: 20160322851Abstract: A wireless charging device includes a flexible carrier member, at least one thin-film transmitter coil assembly and a hanging element. The flexible carrier member includes a main carrier part and at least one sub-carrier part. The at least one sub-carrier part is connected with the main carrier part, so that at least one pocket is defined by the main carrier part and the at least one sub-carrier part collaboratively. Each pocket has an entrance and an accommodation space. The at least one thin-film transmitter coil assembly is disposed within the main carrier part, and emits an electromagnetic wave with at least one specified frequency for wirelessly charging at least one power-receiving device within the accommodation space of the pocket. The hanging element is connected with the main carrier part. The flexible carrier member is hung on an object through the hanging element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Yu-Chou Yeh, Tsung-Her Yeh, Chen-Chi Wu, Chun-Ting Yeh, Hsueh-Jung Huang, Bo-Ruei Cheng, Chih-Ming Hu, Chiu-Cheng Tsui
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Publication number: 20160322852Abstract: A wireless charging device includes a main body, at least one transmitter coil assembly, at least one transmitter module, a shielding structure, a movable carrying unit and a controlling unit. Each transmitter coil assembly includes at least one antenna for emitting an electromagnetic wave with at least one specified frequency for wirelessly charging at least one power-receiving device. The movable carrying unit is disposed within an accommodation space of the main body for carrying the at least one power-receiving device. According to a result of judging whether the at least one power-receiving device is introduced into or removed from the accommodation space of the main body through the movable carrying unit, the at least one transmitter module is enabled or disabled by the controlling unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Yu-Chou Yeh, Tsung-Her Yeh, Chen-Chi Wu, Chun-Ting Yeh, Hsueh-Jung Huang, Bo-Ruei Cheng, Chih-Ming Hu, Chiu-Cheng Tsui, Hsiu-Hung Lin
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Publication number: 20160322850Abstract: A wireless charging device includes a first separation part, a second separation part, a flexible charging film and a circuit board. The first separation part has a first accommodation space. The second separation part has a second accommodation space. The flexible charging film is retractable back to the first accommodation space of the first separation part. The circuit board is electrically connected with the flexible charging film, and disposed within the second accommodation space of the second separation part. When the second separation part is moved in a direction away from the first separation part, the flexible charging film is stretched so as to wirelessly charge at least one power-receiving device. When the second separation part is moved in a direction toward the first separation part, the flexible charging film is retracted back to the first accommodation space of the first separation part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Yu-Chou Yeh, Tsung-Her Yeh, Chen-Chi Wu, Chun-Ting Yeh, Hsueh-Jung Huang, Bo-Ruei Cheng, Chih-Ming Hu, Chiu-Cheng Tsui
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Publication number: 20160322849Abstract: A wireless charging device includes a casing, a transmitter coil assembly and a shielding structure. The casing includes a main body with an accommodation space and an entrance. At least one power-receiving device is accommodated within the accommodation space. The transmitter coil assembly is disposed within the main body, and emits an electromagnetic wave with at least one specified frequency for wirelessly charging the at least one power-receiving device. Each transmitter coil assembly includes at least one antenna for receiving an AC signal so as to emit the electromagnetic wave. The shielding structure is attached on an outer surface of the main body or disposed within the main body. The shielding structure at least shields the antenna of the transmitter coil assembly so as to block divergence of the electromagnetic wave.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Yu-Chou Yeh, Tsung-Her Yeh, Chen-Chi Wu, Chun-Ting Yeh, Hsueh-Jung Huang, Bo-Ruei Cheng, Chih-Ming Hu, Chiu-Cheng Tsui
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Publication number: 20160322156Abstract: A thin-film coil assembly includes a flexible substrate, an oscillation starting antenna, a resonant antenna, a first protective layer and a second protective layer. The flexible substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposed to the first surface. The oscillation starting antenna is disposed on the first surface of the flexible substrate. The resonant antenna is disposed on the second surface of the flexible substrate. Moreover, at least one capacitor is connected between a first end and a second end of the resonant antenna. An electromagnetic wave with a specified resonant frequency is emitted or received by the thin-film coil assembly in response to a resonant coupling effect of the resonant antenna and the oscillation starting antenna. The first protective layer covers the oscillation starting antenna. The second protective layer covers the resonant antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Yu-Chou Yeh, Tsung-Her Yeh, Chen-Chi Wu, Chun-Ting Yeh, Hsueh-Jung Huang, Bo-Ruei Cheng, Chih-Ming Hu, Chiu-Cheng Tsui
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Publication number: 20160126442Abstract: Disclosure is related to a thermoelectric power generator. The generator essentially includes a thermoelectric thin-film element which is such as a thin film used to generate voltages according to a temperature difference. The output electric signals are converted to energy stored in an energy storage element. An output circuit is included to output power. In an exemplary embodiment, the thermoelectric power generator has a contact interface for sensing external temperate. The thermoelectric thin-film element is enabled to output voltages when temperature difference is induced. The generator further has a switch, which is used to control if the power is output. The output element is such as a light-emitting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: YU-CHOU YEH, YU HSIN WANG, CHEN-CHI WU, TSUNG-HER YEH, CHIH-MING HU, TING-CHING LIN, CHIU CHENG TSUI, BO RUEI CHENG, CHUN TING YEH, YU JU WANG
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Publication number: 20160035477Abstract: Disclosure is to a thin-film coil component, and a charging apparatus. The thin-film coil is composed of spiral thin-film winding. Within the spiral windings, a gap exists between adjacent spiral structure, A first thin-film winding forms a first connection port for connecting external circuit at an external end, and has a first winding terminal at an internal end. An induced electric field can be formed by supplying electric current via the connection port. Further, a thin-film coil component is made when two thin-film coils with the same spiral direction are fabricated on two opposite surfaces of a substrate. An adhesive layer mixed with Ferromagnetic material is used to combine coils and the substrate. An induced electric field is also created when powering this thin-film coil component. Assembly of one or more thin-film coil components can make the charging apparatus used to electrically charge an electronic device which includes a device-end thin-film coil component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: YU-CHOU YEH, YU HSIN WANG, CHEN-CHI WU, TSUNG-HER YEH, CHIH-MING HU, TING-CHING LIN, CHIU CHENG TSUI, BO RUEI CHENG, CHUN TING YEH, YU JU WANG
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Publication number: 20150345042Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal line microstructure is provided. Firstly, a substrate is provided. Then, a seed layer is formed on a surface of the substrate. Then, a photoresist layer is formed on a surface of the seed layer, and a photolithography and etching process is performed to form a trench in the photoresist layer, wherein the trench has a specified width. Then, an electroplating process is performed to fill a conductive layer into the trench. Afterwards, the photoresist layer and a portion of the seed layer uncovered by the conductive layer are removed, so that the metal line microstructure is produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Yu-Chou Yeh, Chih-Ming Hu, Chiu-Cheng Tsui
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Patent number: 8740438Abstract: An illuminating module includes at least one light-emitting chip, a phosphor, and a color temperature conversion media. The light-emitting chip is capable of emitting wavelength light, and the phosphor is disposed in a propagation path of the wavelength light to transform the wavelength light into a first white light with a first color temperature. The color temperature conversion media is disposed in a propagation path of the first white light to transform the first white light into a second white light with a second color temperature. The second color temperature is smaller than the first color temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Young Lighting Technology CorporationInventors: Chih-Ming Hu, Shih-Yuan Yu, Chia-Hao Chang, Chi-Yun Cheng, Jung-Min Hwang
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Publication number: 20140134421Abstract: The present disclosure provides a conductive ink composition, including: 100-70 parts by weight of solvent; 0.05-10 parts by weight of nano-metal wires; and 0.01-20 parts by weight of dispersant, wherein the dispersant includes alkyl benzene sulfonate, alkylphenyl sulfonate, alkyl naphthalene sulfonate, sulfate of higher fatty acid ester, sulfonate of higher fatty acid ester, sulfate of higher alcohol ester, sulfonate of higher alcohol ester, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicants: Jtouch Corporation, Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chih-Ming HU, Meng-Jung LI, Yu-Chou YEH