Patents by Inventor Chih-Wei Li
Chih-Wei Li 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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Publication number: 20250048682Abstract: The present disclosure relates a device. The device includes a ferroelectric structure having a first side and a second side. A gate structure is disposed along the first side of the ferroelectric structure. An oxide semiconductor is disposed along the second side of the ferroelectric structure and has a first semiconductor conductivity type. A source and a drain are disposed on the oxide semiconductor. A semiconductor layer is arranged on the oxide semiconductor between sidewalls of the source and the drain. The semiconductor layer includes a semiconductor material having a second semiconductor conductivity type that is different than the first semiconductor conductivity type. The semiconductor layer includes p-doped silicon, p-doped germanium, n-doped silicon, or n-doped germanium.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2024Publication date: February 6, 2025Inventors: Chih-Yu Chang, Mauricio Manfrini, Hung Wei Li, Yu-Ming Lin
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Patent number: 12218082Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Patent number: 12131496Abstract: A method for identifying objects by shape in close proximity to other objects of different shapes obtains point cloud information of multiple objects. The objects are arranged in at least two trays and the trays are stacked. A depth image of the objects is obtained according to the point cloud information, and the depth image of the objects is separated and layered to obtain a layer information of all the objects. An object identification system also disclosed. Three-dimensional machine vision is utilized in identifying the objects, improving the accuracy of object identification, and enabling the mechanical arm to accurately grasp the required object.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Tung-Chun Hsieh, Chung-Wei Wu, Sung-Chuan Lee, Chien-Ming Ko, Tze-Chin Lo, Chih-Wei Li, Hsin-Ko Yu
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Publication number: 20240315894Abstract: A barrier configured to be located at a door a vehicle having a lift platform to enable an individual using a mobility device to exit and to enter an interior of the vehicle. The barrier includes a support base configured to be fixedly coupled to the vehicle. A first side and a second side each extend from the support base are spaced apart to define an access location for the individual using the mobility device. A barrier gate or a barrier plate include an entry position and a blocking position wherein, in at least one embodiment, movement of the lift platform moves the barrier plate from the entry position to the blocking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Justin M. Kline, Robert E. Bettcher, III, Alfred Lewis Budd, II, Jeff Ackerman, Chih-Wei Li, Sashank Allu
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Patent number: 12005006Abstract: A barrier configured to be located at a door a vehicle having a lift platform to enable an individual using a mobility device to exit and to enter an interior of the vehicle. The barrier includes a support base configured to be fixedly coupled to the vehicle. A first side and a second side each extend from the support base are spaced apart to define an access location for the individual using the mobility device. A barrier gate or a barrier plate include an entry position and a blocking position wherein, in at least one embodiment, movement of the lift platform moves the barrier plate from the entry position to the blocking position.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: The Braun CorporationInventors: Justin Kline, Robert E. Bettcher, III, Alfred Lewis Budd, II, Jeff Ackerman, Chih-Wei Li, Sashank Allu
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Publication number: 20240166149Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a sunroof device having a window frame assembly, a pair of linkage assemblies, a panel assembly, a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector. The window frame assembly has a pair of rails. The linkage assemblies are disposed on the rails respectively. The panel assembly is disposed on the pair of linkage assemblies. The first electrical connector on the window frame assembly has a plugging slot and an opening, the opening is located at a side of the first electrical connector and extended to a top of the first electrical connector. The second electrical connector on the panel assembly has a conductive terminal. When the panel assembly rotates, the conductive terminal is plugged in the plugging slot through the opening and movable with the panel assembly in the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Inventors: Chih-Wei LI, Sin-Hao HE, Yi-Jen LAN, Tzu-Chiang LEE, Jeng-Yin LAN
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Patent number: 11951638Abstract: A method for determining a standard depth value of a marker includes obtaining a maximum depth value of the marker. A reference depth value of the marker is obtained based on a depth image of the marker, and a Z-axis coordinate value of the marker is obtained based on a color image of the marker. When the reference depth value and the Z-axis coordinate value are both less than the maximum depth value, and a difference between the reference depth value and the Z-axis coordinate value is not greater than 0, the depth reference value is set as the standard depth value of the marker; and when the difference is greater than 0, the Z-axis coordinate value is set as the standard depth value of the marker.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Tung-Chun Hsieh, Chung-Wei Wu, Chih-Wei Li, Chia-Yi Lin
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Publication number: 20230407554Abstract: The present invention discloses a mesh laundry bag, which comprises a mesh container and an elastic closure unit. The mesh container comprises an opening. The elastic closure unit is disposed on the opening to maintain its closed state. By replacing the traditional closure units like zippers with the elastic closure unit, the mesh laundry bag enables one-handed operation for opening and closing, allowing users to use their other hand to place laundry inside the bag. Moreover, the absence of closure units such as zippers significantly reduces the risk of clothing damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Chih-Wei Li, Shou-Shan Chiang, Wan-Lin Hu, Ya-Chu Yang
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Publication number: 20230406646Abstract: A system and a method for picking and placing objects, includes capturing at least one first image of the object at a first time point and at least one second image at a second time point; identifying the object in the first image and the second image, obtaining first position information, second position information, and object attribute of the object; based on the first position information, the second position information, the first time point, and the second time point, calculating a moving speed of the object; based on the object attribute, determining whether the object is a target object; if so, calculating a target position and a target time point of the target object based on the first and second position information and the moving speed; controlling a target machine arm to move at or to the target position at the target time point to pick the target object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: TUNG-CHUN HSIEH, CHUNG-WEI WU, HSIN-KO YU, CHIH-WEI LI, SUNG-CHUAN LEE, TZE-CHIN LO, CHIEN-MING KO
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Publication number: 20230405831Abstract: A system and a method for picking and placing objects, includes capturing at least one first image of at least one object at a first time point and at least one second image at a second time point; identifying the object in the first image and the second image; and obtaining first position information and second position information of the object; based on the first position information, the second position information, the first time point, and the second time point, calculating a moving speed of the object; calculating a target position and a target time point of the object based on the first position information, the second position information, and the moving speed; and controlling the machine arm to move at or to the target position at the target time point to pick the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: TUNG-CHUN HSIEH, CHUNG-WEI WU, CHIH-WEI LI, HSIN-KO YU, SUNG-CHUAN LEE, TZE-CHIN LO, CHIEN-MING KO
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Publication number: 20230119483Abstract: A barrier configured to be located at a door a vehicle having a lift platform to enable an individual using a mobility device to exit and to enter an interior of the vehicle. The barrier includes a support base configured to be fixedly coupled to the vehicle. A first side and a second side each extend from the support base are spaced apart to define an access location for the individual using the mobility device. A barrier gate or a barrier plate include an entry position and a blocking position wherein, in at least one embodiment, movement of the lift platform moves the barrier plate from the entry position to the blocking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Justin Kline, Robert E. Bettcher, III, Alfred Lewis Budd, II, Jeff Ackerman, Chih-Wei Li, Sashank Allu
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Patent number: 11618169Abstract: A method for determining coordinates of a mechanical arm includes taking a first picture of a marker on a target object on a first jig, obtaining first position coordinates of the marker, calculating reference position coordinates, controlling the mechanical arm to move to the reference position coordinates, moving the mechanical arm from the reference position coordinates to an intermediate position, setting current position coordinates as intermediate position coordinates, moving the mechanical arm from the intermediate position to a target position, setting current position coordinates as target position coordinates, moving the target object onto a second jig, taking a second picture of the marker to obtain second position coordinates, calculating reference position coordinates based on the second position coordinates, controlling the mechanical arm to move to the reference position coordinates, calculating intermediate position coordinates corresponding to the second jig, and calculating target position cType: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chung-Wei Wu, Tung-Chun Hsieh, Chih-Wei Li, Sung-Chuan Lee, Tze-Chin Lo
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Patent number: 11559444Abstract: A barrier configured to be located at a door a vehicle having a lift platform to enable an individual using a mobility device to exit and to enter an interior of the vehicle. The barrier includes a support base configured to be fixedly coupled to the vehicle. A first side and a second side each extend from the support base are spaced apart to define an access location for the individual using the mobility device. A barrier gate or a barrier plate include an entry position and a blocking position wherein, in at least one embodiment, movement of the lift platform moves the barrier plate from the entry position to the blocking position.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: The Braun CorporationInventors: Justin Kline, Robert E. Bettcher, III, Alfred Lewis Budd, II, Jeff Ackerman, Chih-Wei Li, Sashank Allu
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Publication number: 20230007960Abstract: A method for identifying objects by shape in close proximity to other objects of different shapes obtains point cloud information of multiple objects. The objects are arranged in at least two trays and the trays are stacked. A depth image of the objects is obtained according to the point cloud information, and the depth image of the objects is separated and layered to obtain a layer information of all the objects. An object identification system also disclosed. Three-dimensional machine vision is utilized in identifying the objects, improving the accuracy of object identification, and enabling the mechanical arm to accurately grasp the required object.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: TUNG-CHUN HSIEH, CHUNG-WEI WU, SUNG-CHUAN LEE, CHIEN-MING KO, TZE-CHIN LO, CHIH-WEI LI, HSIN-KO YU
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Patent number: 11417151Abstract: A processing device comprises a memory configured to store data and a processor. The processor is configured to control an exposure timing of a rolling shutter image sensor and an IR illumination timing of an object, by an IR light emitter, by switching between a first operation mode and a second operation mode. In the first operation mode, a sequence of video frames, each having a plurality of pixel lines, comprises a frame in which each pixel line is exposed to IR light emitted by the IR light emitter; a frame which is partially exposed to the IR light and a frame in which no pixel line is exposed to the IR light. In the second operation mode, alternating video frames of the sequence comprise one of a frame in which each pixel line is exposed to the IR light and a frame in which no pixel line is exposed to the IR light.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Chang-Che Tsai, Chih-Wei Li, Po-Min Wang, Yang Wang
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Publication number: 20220230471Abstract: An artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted evaluation method for aesthetic medicine and an evaluation system are provided. An AI aesthetic medicine identification and analysis module is used. An AI facial expression evaluation module provides a real-time facial expression evaluation result of a subject. The real-time facial expression evaluation result is inputted into the AI aesthetic medicine identification and analysis module. The AI aesthetic medicine identification and analysis module optionally cooperates with at least one of a medical knowledge rule module and an aesthetic medicine auxiliary evaluation result historical database to perform an AI aesthetic medicine identification and analysis process. Then, the AI aesthetic medicine identification and analysis module generates and outputs a real-time aesthetic medicine auxiliary evaluation result. According to the real-time aesthetic medicine auxiliary evaluation result, an aesthetic medicine behavior is carried out.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventor: CHIH-WEI LI
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Publication number: 20210197390Abstract: A method for determining a standard depth value of a marker includes obtaining a maximum depth value of the marker. A reference depth value of the marker is obtained based on a depth image of the marker, and a Z-axis coordinate value of the marker is obtained based on a color image of the marker. When the reference depth value and the Z-axis coordinate value are both less than the maximum depth value, and a difference between the reference depth value and the Z-axis coordinate value is not greater than 0, the depth reference value is set as the standard depth value of the marker; and when the difference is greater than 0, the Z-axis coordinate value is set as the standard depth value of the marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: TUNG-CHUN HSIEH, CHUNG-WEI WU, CHIH-WEI LI, CHIA-YI LIN
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Publication number: 20210182582Abstract: A processing device comprises a memory configured to store data and a processor. The processor is configured to control an exposure timing of a rolling shutter image sensor and an IR illumination timing of an object, by an IR light emitter, by switching between a first operation mode and a second operation mode. In the first operation mode, a sequence of video frames, each having a plurality of pixel lines, comprises a frame in which each pixel line is exposed to IR light emitted by the IR light emitter; a frame which is partially exposed to the IR light and a frame in which no pixel line is exposed to the IR light. In the second operation mode, alternating video frames of the sequence comprise one of a frame in which each pixel line is exposed to the IR light and a frame in which no pixel line is exposed to the IR light.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: Chang-Che Tsai, Chih-Wei Li, Po-Min Wang, Yang Wang
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Publication number: 20210137755Abstract: A barrier configured to be located at a door a vehicle having a lift platform to enable an individual using a mobility device to exit and to enter an interior of the vehicle. The barrier includes a support base configured to be fixedly coupled to the vehicle. A first side and a second side each extend from the support base are spaced apart to define an access location for the individual using the mobility device. A barrier gate or a barrier plate include an entry position and a blocking position wherein, in at least one embodiment, movement of the lift platform moves the barrier plate from the entry position to the blocking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Justin Kline, Robert E. Bettcher, III, Alfred Lewis Budd, II, Jeff Ackerman, Chih-Wei Li, Sashank Allu
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Publication number: 20210129343Abstract: A method for determining coordinates of a mechanical arm includes taking a first picture of a marker on a target object on a first jig, obtaining first position coordinates of the marker, calculating reference position coordinates, controlling the mechanical arm to move to the reference position coordinates, moving the mechanical arm from the reference position coordinates to an intermediate position, setting current position coordinates as intermediate position coordinates, moving the mechanical arm from the intermediate position to a target position, setting current position coordinates as target position coordinates, moving the target object onto a second jig, taking a second picture of the marker to obtain second position coordinates, calculating reference position coordinates based on the second position coordinates, controlling the mechanical arm to move to the reference position coordinates, calculating intermediate position coordinates corresponding to the second jig, and calculating target position cType: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: CHUNG-WEI WU, TUNG-CHUN HSIEH, CHIH-WEI LI, SUNG-CHUAN LEE, TZE-CHIN LO