Patents by Inventor Chih-Ming Liao

Chih-Ming Liao 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: 11935947
    Abstract: An enhancement mode high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) includes a group III-V semiconductor body, a group III-V barrier layer and a gate structure. The group III-V barrier layer is disposed on the group III-V semiconductor body, and the gate structure is a stacked structure disposed on the group III-V barrier layer. The gate structure includes a gate dielectric and a group III-V gate layer disposed on the gate dielectric, and the thickness of the gate dielectric is between 15 nm to 25 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chih-Tung Yeh, Chun-Ming Chang, Bo-Rong Chen, Shin-Chuan Huang, Wen-Jung Liao, Chun-Liang Hou
  • Publication number: 20240087961
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein are directed to a method for reducing fin oxidation during the formation of fin isolation regions. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate with an n-doped region and a p-doped region formed on a top portion of the semiconductor substrate; epitaxially growing a first layer on the p-doped region; epitaxially growing a second layer different from the first layer on the n-doped region; epitaxially growing a third layer on top surfaces of the first and second layers, where the third layer is thinner than the first and second layers. The method further includes etching the first, second, and third layers to form fin structures on the semiconductor substrate and forming an isolation region between the fin structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Ju CHOU, Chih-Chung Chang, Jun-Ming Kuo, Che-Yuan Hsu, Pei-Ling Kao, Chen-Hsuan Liao
  • Patent number: 11923250
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein are directed to a method for reducing fin oxidation during the formation of fin isolation regions. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate with an n-doped region and a p-doped region formed on a top portion of the semiconductor substrate; epitaxially growing a first layer on the p-doped region; epitaxially growing a second layer different from the first layer on the n-doped region; epitaxially growing a third layer on top surfaces of the first and second layers, where the third layer is thinner than the first and second layers. The method further includes etching the first, second, and third layers to form fin structures on the semiconductor substrate and forming an isolation region between the fin structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Ju Chou, Chih-Chung Chang, Jiun-Ming Kuo, Che-Yuan Hsu, Pei-Ling Gao, Chen-Hsuan Liao
  • Patent number: 11925017
    Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a stacked gate structure, and a wall structure. The stacked gate structure is on the substrate and extending along a first direction. The wall structure is on the substrate and laterally aside the stacked gate structure. The wall structure extends along the first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The stacked gate structure is overlapped with the wall structure in the first direction and the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Hsuan Liu, Chiang-Ming Chuang, Chih-Ming Lee, Kun-Tsang Chuang, Hung-Che Liao, Chia-Ming Pan, Hsin-Chi Chen
  • Patent number: 9773190
    Abstract: The present invention mainly provides a precision calibration method for being applied in a high-precise rotary encoder system, wherein the primary technology feature of the precision calibration method is that: using a laser speckle image capturing module to capture N frames of laser speckle image from an optical position surface of a rotary encoding body, and then using image comparison libraries and particularly-designed mathematical equations to calculate N number of image displacements, so as to eventually calculate N number of primary variation angles and sub variation angles corresponding to the N frames of laser speckle image. Therefore, after the rotary encoding body is rotated by an arbitrary angle, an immediate angle coordinate can be precisely positioned according to the primary variation angles, the secondary variation angles and the N number of image displacements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: NATIONAL CHUNG-SHAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Yi-Yuh Hwang, Guang-Sheen Liu, Chin-Der Hwang, Wei-Guo Chang, Chih-Ming Liao
  • Publication number: 20160110628
    Abstract: The present invention mainly provides a precision calibration method for being applied in a high-precise rotary encoder system, wherein the primary technology feature of the precision calibration method is that: using a laser speckle image capturing module to capture N frames of laser speckle image from an optical position surface of a rotary encoding body, and then using image comparison libraries and particularly-designed mathematical equations to calculate N number of image displacements, so as to eventually calculate N number of primary variation angles and sub variation angles corresponding to the N frames of laser speckle image. Therefore, after the rotary encoding body is rotated by an arbitrary angle, an immediate angle coordinate can be precisely positioned according to the primary variation angles, the secondary variation angles and the N number of image displacements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Yi-Yuh Hwang, Guang-Sheen Liu, Chin-Der Hwang, Wei-Guo Chang, Chih-Ming Liao
  • Publication number: 20150160043
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a high-precision angle positioning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Yi-Yuh Hwang, Guang-Sheen Liu, Chin-Der Hwang, Wei-Guo Chang, Chih-Ming Liao
  • Patent number: 8605294
    Abstract: An actuating apparatus includes a motion driving module rigidly coupled to a platform, a working stage driven by the motion driving module to move relative to the platform, a speckle image capturing module rigidly coupled to the working stage and capable of capturing a speckle image of a sub-region of a reference region of the platform, and a control module operable in a positioning mode, where the control module obtains a current position of the working stage in a coordinate system associated with the platform based on a comparison between the captured speckle image and reference speckle image information that is associated with and unique to the reference region, and controls the motion driving module to drive the working stage toward a target position in the coordinate system based on a difference between the current position and the target position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Armaments, Bureau, Ministry of National Defense
    Inventors: Yi-Yuh Hwang, Chin-Der Hwang, Chih-Ming Liao, Ting-Wei Chiang, Wei-Guo Chang, Wen-Cheng Huang
  • Publication number: 20130322069
    Abstract: A lamp structure includes a lamp housing, a light-guiding module, a light source module, and a fastening piece. The lamp housing includes a bottom wall and an annular side wall, where the side wall connects to the bottom wall to define a receiving space. The bottom wall has a positioning portion. The light-guiding module is disposed in the receiving space surrounded by the light source module. The light source module includes a circuit board and a plurality of light source units. The circuit board includes a projection portion engaging with the positioning portion. The fastening piece includes a fastening portion releasably attached to the lamp housing to provide structural stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: ENLIGHT CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHIH-MING LIAO, CHIH SUNG CHEN, CHI-FU CHUANG, JIH-SHENG HUANG
  • Publication number: 20130235389
    Abstract: An actuating apparatus includes a motion driving module rigidly coupled to a platform, a working stage driven by the motion driving module to move relative to the platform, a speckle image capturing module rigidly coupled to the working stage and capable of capturing a speckle image of a sub-region of a reference region of the platform, and a control module operable in a positioning mode, where the control module obtains a current position of the working stage in a coordinate system associated with the platform based on a comparison between the captured speckle image and reference speckle image information that is associated with and unique to the reference region, and controls the motion driving module to drive the working stage toward a target position in the coordinate system based on a difference between the current position and the target position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Armaments, Bureau, Ministry of National Defense
    Inventors: Yi-Yuh Hwang, Chin-Der Hwang, Chih-Ming Liao, Ting-Wei Chiang, Wei-Guo Chang, Wen-Cheng Huang
  • Publication number: 20130128608
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a LED light fixture, which includes a mounting seat, a lighting module, a light guiding assembly, a retainer, and a panel. The mounting seat has a base and an annular side wall cooperatively defining a recess. The lighting module abuts the side wall and is disposed around the light guiding assembly. The retainer abuts the light guiding assembly and retains the light guiding assembly on the mounting seat. The panel is disposed between the light guiding assembly and the base, with the periphery of the panel abutting the engaging shafts. Thereby, the interaction between the retainer and the mounting seat enables the user to assemble or dismantle the light fixture with more ease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ENLIGHT CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHIH-MING LIAO, CHIH- SUNG CHEN, CHI-FU CHUANG
  • Publication number: 20130107570
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to an LED lamp, which includes a base, a lighting module, a light guiding assembly, and a retainer. A recess having a plurality of flat tabs arranged therein is formed on the base. The lighting module includes an annular member for disposing on the tabs and a plurality of lighting units. The annular member is constructed with a plurality of flat strips. The light guiding assembly is accommodated within the recess. The retainer has a plurality of engaging shafts protruding annularly toward the recess and abutting the respective end-to-end regions between adjacent strips. The lighting module is arranged between the engaging shafts and the tabs. The light guiding assembly is secured to the base by the retainer. Thus, the lamp can be assembled or dismantled by the user with more ease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: ENLIGHT CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHIH-MING LIAO, CHIH SUNG CHEN, CHI-FU CHUANG, JIH-SHENG HUANG
  • Publication number: 20130107529
    Abstract: The instant disclosure provides a lighting device, which includes a fixture body having a first receiving space formed therein; at least one light-emitting unit disposed on the fixture body and accommodated in the first receiving space; at least one optical unit disposed on the fixture body in the first receiving space configured to receive light emitted by the light-emitting unit; and at least one elastic module arranged between the optical unit and the fixture body, where the elastic module provides the buffering and anti-shock effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: ENLIGHT CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHIH-MING LIAO, CHIH SUNG CHEN, CHI-FU CHUANG, JIH-SHENG HUANG
  • Patent number: 8419254
    Abstract: A flat fluorescent lamp which includes: a long rectangular shaped light guiding panel, a light-emitting module, a light guiding body, a reflective layer, and at least one light-emitting diode. The light guiding body seamlessly connects between an end surface of the light guiding panel and the light-emitting module. The reflective layer is located exterior of the light guiding panel. A Coupling head is installed on the side of the light-emitting module that is away from the light guiding panel, and the coupling head is connected to the light-emitting module. Thereby, an energy efficient fluorescent lamp that can be thinner and installed on general lamp socket is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Enlight Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Liao, Jih-Sheng Huang, Chi-Fu Chuang
  • Publication number: 20120320591
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a light bulb, which includes a base, a conducting cap arranged on one end of the base, a heat-dissipating member disposed on the opposite end of the base, and a lamp cover. The heat-dissipating member has a wedged structure, and a plurality of inclined surfaces are formed adjacently thereon. A plurality of LEDs is disposed on the inclined surfaces, and the lamp cover is arranged over the wedged structure and the LEDs. The instant disclosure uses the LEDs to replace tungsten filament as the light sources, and arranging the LEDs on the wedged structure of the heat-dissipating member. Thereby, the light bulb can have higher heat-dissipating rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: ENLIGHT CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHIH-MING LIAO, CHAO-KUN CHAN, JIH-SHENG HUANG, CHI-FU CHUANG
  • Publication number: 20120236597
    Abstract: A frame module includes a frame strip, a light emitting diode (LED) bar, and a fastener. The frame strip has a heat-dissipating portion, two elastic arms extended in one direction from the two edges of the heat-dissipating portion, and two pressing portions inwardly protruded form the two elastic arms. The heat-dissipating portion, the two elastic arms, and the two pressing portions define an accommodating trough. The LED bar has a printed circuit board (PCB) and a plurality of LEDs mounted on the PCB. The PCB is arranged in the accommodating trough of the frame strip and clamped between the heat-dissipating portion and the two pressing portions. The fastener is fixed on the two elastic arms. Thus, the heat generated form the LED bar is conducted by the LED bar directly contacting the frame strip. Besides, the instant disclosure also provides a lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: ENLIGHT CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHIH-MING LIAO, CHIH-MING TIEN, SZU-MING HUANG, CHAO-KUN CHAN, JIH-SHENG HUANG, CHI-FU CHUANG
  • Publication number: 20120170259
    Abstract: A flat fluorescent lamp which includes: a long rectangular shaped light guiding panel, a light-emitting module, a light guiding body, a reflective layer, and at least one light-emitting diode. The light guiding body seamlessly connects between an end surface of the light guiding panel and the light-emitting module. The reflective layer is located exterior of the light guiding panel. A Coupling head is installed on the side of the light-emitting module that is away from the light guiding panel, and the coupling head is connected to the light-emitting module. Thereby, an energy efficient fluorescent lamp that can be thinner and installed on general lamp socket is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: ENLIGHT CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHIH-MING LIAO, JIH-SHENG HUANG, CHI-FU CHUANG
  • Patent number: 8144339
    Abstract: A method and system for positioning by using optical speckle are disclosed in this invention. A highly coherent laser light irradiates a positioning template in advance to record optical speckles caused by interference by scattered light beams from the positioning template for establishing a speckle database. Furthermore, a reference point is defined to position each recorded speckle. Therefore, a coordinate with respect to the reference point corresponding to a specified speckle can be used to position a target or applied to distance measurement by the speckle database. The precision of the speckles according to the present invention is within several micrometers. Hence, it can provide high precision positioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Armaments Bureau, M.N.D.
    Inventors: Yi-Yuh Hwang, Chih-Ming Liao, Chin-Der Hwang, Shin-I Ma, Ting-Wei Chiang, Chun-Hao Chen, Wen-Cheng Huang, Mau-Ran Wang
  • Patent number: 8125449
    Abstract: A highly sensitive movable touchpad is disclosed in the present invention. It is used for laptop computers and has a slidable template for users to move so that a cursor can be controlled by the touchpad. A resistive or capacitive detecting surface can be applied for detecting users' click, double click, drag, or scroll motion on any point of the surface. Additionally, there is an optical displacement sensor provided under the slidable template for detecting surface information on the back surface of the slidable template. A sequence of images of surface movement are processed by an image processing unit. Then, relative movement information is calculated and sent to an operating system in the computer. The operating system controls the cursor with the relative movement information. The present invention uses edge detectors for dynamically controlling the cursor and calibrating location of the cursor so that positioning of the touchpad is synchronous with the cursor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Armaments Bureau, M.N.D.
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Liao, Ting-Wei Chiang, Chun-Hao Chen, Yi-Yuh Hwang, Shin-I Ma, Wen-Cheng Huang, Chin-Der Hwang, Mau-Ran Wang
  • Patent number: D1027182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignees: Interface Technology (ChengDu) Co., Ltd., INTERFACE OPTOELECTRONICS (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., GENERAL INTERFACE SOLUTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Chun-Ming Cheng, Chih-Lin Liao, Yi-Chia Chiu, Chun-Ta Chen, Po-Lun Chen