Patents by Inventor Chih-Wei Tien
Chih-Wei Tien 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: 11967596Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first-voltage power rail and a second-voltage power rail in a first connection layer, and includes a first-voltage underlayer power rail and a second-voltage underlayer power rail below the first connection layer. Each of the first-voltage and second-voltage power rails extends in a second direction that is perpendicular to a first direction. Each of the first-voltage and second-voltage underlayer power rails extends in the first direction. The integrated circuit includes a first via-connector connecting the first-voltage power rail with the first-voltage underlayer power rail, and a second via-connector connecting the second-voltage power rail with the second-voltage underlayer power rail.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Guo-Huei Wu, Shih-Wei Peng, Wei-Cheng Lin, Hui-Zhong Zhuang, Chih-Liang Chen, Li-Chun Tien, Lee-Chung Lu
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Patent number: 11942364Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method of forming an interconnect. The method includes forming an etch stop layer (ESL) over a lower conductive structure and forming one or more dielectric layers over the ESL. A first patterning process is performed on the one or more dielectric layers to form interconnect opening and a second patterning process is performed on the one or more dielectric layers to increase a depth of the interconnect opening and expose an upper surface of the ESL. A protective layer is selectively formed on sidewalls of the one or more dielectric layers forming the interconnect opening. A third patterning process is performed to remove portions of the ESL that are uncovered by the one or more dielectric layers and the protective layer and to expose the lower conductive structure. A conductive material is formed within the interconnect opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hsi-Wen Tien, Chung-Ju Lee, Chih Wei Lu, Hsin-Chieh Yao, Yu-Teng Dai, Wei-Hao Liao
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Publication number: 20240088022Abstract: Some embodiments relate to an integrated chip including a plurality of conductive structures over a substrate. A first dielectric layer is disposed laterally between the conductive structures. A spacer structure is disposed between the first dielectric layer and the plurality of conductive structures. An etch stop layer overlies the plurality of conductive structures. The etch stop layer is disposed on upper surfaces of the spacer structure and the first dielectric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Yu-Teng Dai, Chung-Ju Lee, Chih Wei Lu, Hsin-Chieh Yao, Hsi-Wen Tien, Wei-Hao Liao
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Patent number: 11923293Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an integrated chip that includes a first interconnect dielectric layer arranged over a substrate. An interconnect wire extends through the first interconnect dielectric layer, and a barrier structure is arranged directly over the interconnect wire. The integrated chip further includes an etch stop layer arranged over the barrier structure and surrounds outer sidewalls of the barrier structure. A second interconnect dielectric layer is arranged over the etch stop layer, and an interconnect via extends through the second interconnect dielectric layer, the etch stop layer, and the barrier structure to contact the interconnect wire.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hsin-Chieh Yao, Chung-Ju Lee, Chih Wei Lu, Hsi-Wen Tien, Wei-Hao Liao, Yu-Teng Dai
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Patent number: 10912206Abstract: A display device including a display module and a calibration module is provided. The display module has a light exit surface. The calibration module includes a detecting component and a connecting component. The connecting component is configured to connect the detecting component and display module. The connecting component includes a connecting rod, a guiding rail and a rotating unit. The detecting component is disposed on one side of the connecting rod. The sliding rail has a guiding hole, and the connecting rod passes through the guiding hole. The rotating unit is connected to the other end of the connecting rod. When the rotating unit rotates, the connecting rod moves along the guiding hole between a first end and a second end of the guiding hole, so that the detecting component moves between a detection position and a stowed position. The detection position is located on the light exit surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventors: Feng-Yu Wu, Chih-Wei Tien, Wu-Shen Lin
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Publication number: 20200196458Abstract: A display device including a display module and a calibration module is provided. The display module has a light exit surface. The calibration module includes a detecting component and a connecting component. The connecting component is configured to connect the detecting component and display module. The connecting component includes a connecting rod, a guiding rail and a rotating unit. The detecting component is disposed on one side of the connecting rod. The sliding rail has a guiding hole, and the connecting rod passes through the guiding hole. The rotating unit is connected to the other end of the connecting rod. When the rotating unit rotates, the connecting rod moves along the guiding hole between a first end and a second end of the guiding hole, so that the detecting component moves between a detection position and a stowed position. The detection position is located on the light exit surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Qisda CorporationInventors: FENG-YU WU, CHIH-WEI TIEN, WU-SHEN LIN
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Patent number: 10228286Abstract: A display device including a housing, a display module, a carrier and a color correction module is provided. The display module is disposed in the housing and exposes a display plane, which faces a first direction vertical to the display plane. The carrier is movably connected to the housing and disposed outside the housing or disposed on a back side of the display module. The back side faces to a second direction opposite to the first direction. The color correction module is disposed on the carrier and has a sensing face. The carrier is selectively disposed at a first position or a second position with respect to the housing. When the carrier is at the second position, the sensing face of the color correction module is moved to face the display plane.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventors: Yung-Chun Su, Ying-Tsung Tsai, Ming-Yuan Hung, Chih-Wei Tien, Hung-Hsun Liu, Chun-Jung Tsuo, Kai-Wei Huang
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Publication number: 20180120163Abstract: A display device including a housing, a display module, a carrier and a color correction module is provided. The display module is disposed in the housing and exposes a display plane, which faces a first direction vertical to the display plane. The carrier is movably connected to the housing and disposed outside the housing or disposed on a back side of the display module. The back side faces to a second direction opposite to the first direction. The color correction module is disposed on the carrier and has a sensing face. The carrier is selectively disposed at a first position or a second position with respect to the housing. When the carrier is at the second position, the sensing face of the color correction module is moved to face the display plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Qisda CorporationInventors: Yung-Chun Su, Ying-Tsung Tsai, Ming-Yuan Hung, Chih-Wei Tien, Hung- Hsun Liu, Chun-Jung Tsuo, Kai-Wei Huang
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Patent number: 7782631Abstract: A flat panel display. A panel module and a first securing assembly. A shield has a longitudinal first opening at a side thereof, extending along a first direction. A connection member has a recess extending along the first direction and a second opening extending along a second direction. A panel module is disposed in the recess. The first securing assembly is fastened through the first and second openings and movable with respect to the first and second openings to secure the shield and the connection member.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventor: Chih-Wei Tien
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Patent number: 7669820Abstract: A supporting device for supporting a main component and an electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The supporting device comprises a holder, a connecting unit and an engaging unit. The holder is placed on a surface. The connecting unit is disposed immovably on the holder. The engaging unit is disposed immovably on the main component and able to be lodged in or separated from the connecting unit, so that the main component is lodged in or separated from the holder. The engaging unit comprises an actuator and a movable lock. The actuator is able to move the movable lock, so that the movable lock is lodged in or separated from the connecting unit. The movable lock comprises a restricting unit for restricting the movement of the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventor: Chih-Wei Tien
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Publication number: 20090008520Abstract: A supporting device for supporting a main component and an electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The supporting device comprises a holder, a connecting unit and an engaging unit. The holder is placed on a surface. The connecting unit is disposed immovably on the holder. The engaging unit is disposed immovably on the main component and able to be lodged in or separated from the connecting unit, so that the main component is lodged in or separated from the holder. The engaging unit comprises an actuator and a movable lock. The actuator is able to move the movable lock, so that the movable lock is lodged in or separated from the connecting unit. The movable lock comprises a restricting unit for restricting the movement of the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: BenQ CorporationInventor: Chih-Wei Tien
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Publication number: 20080076015Abstract: An electronic device comprises a main body, a cover joined to the main body capable of opening and closing, a latching module disposed on the cover and engaging the main body to close the cover, and an elevating-rotating mechanism connecting the main body and the cover. When the latching module engages the main body, the cover is closed and fixed to the main body. When the latching module is released from the main body, the elevating-rotating mechanism lifts the cover from the main body to an appropriate distance and the cover is rotated by an appropriate angle with respect to the elevating-rotating mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: BENQ CORPORATIONInventors: Chih Wei Tien, Kuan Hsu Lin
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Patent number: 7273202Abstract: A combined supporting base includes a base body, a fixing device, an elasticity device and a supporting frame having a hook. The base body has a first through hole, while the fixing device has a second through hole. The fixing device is rotatably disposed within the base body. The elasticity device is disposed between the base body and the fixing device. The supporting frame is coupled with the fixing device by inserting the hook into the first through hole to drive the fixing device or separated from the fixing device by rotating the fixing device to withdraw the hook from the first through hole.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Benq CorporationInventors: Chih-Wei Tien, Wen-Ching Hsieh
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Publication number: 20060084299Abstract: A flat panel display. A panel module and a first securing assembly. A shield has a longitudinal first opening at a side thereof, extending along a first direction. A connection member has a recess extending along the first direction and a second opening extending along a second direction. A panel module is disposed in the recess. The first securing assembly is fastened through the first and second openings and movable with respect to the first and second openings to secure the shield and the connection member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventor: Chih-Wei Tien
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Publication number: 20050098700Abstract: A combined supporting base includes a base body, a fixing device, an elasticity device and a supporting frame having a hook. The base body has a first through hole, while the fixing device has a second through hole. The fixing device is rotatably disposed within the base body. The elasticity device is disposed between the base body and the fixing device. The supporting frame is coupled with the fixing device by inserting the hook into the first through hole to drive the fixing device or separated from the fixing device by rotating the fixing device to withdraw the hook from the first through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventors: Chih-Wei Tien, Wen-Ching Hsieh