Patents by Inventor Chih-Yu Lin

Chih-Yu Lin 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).

  • Publication number: 20180269134
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of three dimensional conductive lines comprising a first memory column segment in a first tier, a second memory column segment in a second tier, and conductive lines connecting the first memory column segment to the second memory column segment. In some embodiments a conductive line is disposed in the first tier on a first side of the memory column and in the second tier on a second side of the memory column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Yu Lin, Kao-Cheng Lin, Li-Wen Wang, Yen-Huei Chen
  • Patent number: 10062419
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a circuit structure is provided. The circuit structure comprises a first transistor, a second transistor, a storage node and a word-line. Each of the two transistors comprises a gate, a source and a drain. The storage node is connected to the gate of the first transistor. The word-line is connected to the gate of the second transistor. The first and second transistors are serially connected. The first and second threshold voltages are respectively associated with the first and second transistors, and the first threshold voltage is lower than the second threshold voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Hidehiro Fujiwara, Chih-Yu Lin, Wei-Cheng Wu, Yen-Huei Chen, Hung-Jen Liao
  • Publication number: 20180166433
    Abstract: A method of providing a layout design of an SRAM cell includes: providing a substrate layout comprising a first oxide diffusion area, a second oxide diffusion area, a first polysilicon layout, and a second polysilicon layout, wherein the first polysilicon layout extends across the first oxide diffusion area and the second oxide diffusion area, and the second polysilicon layout extends across the first oxide diffusion area and the second oxide diffusion area; forming a first pull-up transistor on the first oxide diffusion area and the first polysilicon layout; forming a first pull-down transistor on the second oxide diffusion area and the first polysilicon layout; forming a second pull-up transistor on the first oxide diffusion area and the second polysilicon layout; and forming a second pull-down transistor on the second oxide diffusion area and second first polysilicon layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: HIDEHIRO FUJIWARA, TETSU OHTOU, CHIH-YU LIN, HSIEN-YU PAN, YASUTOSHI OKUNO, YEN-HUEI CHEN
  • Patent number: 9997235
    Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes first memory cells, second memory cells, a first conductive line and a second conductive line. The first conductive line is electrically disconnected from the second conductive line. The first conductive line receives a first power voltage for the plurality of first memory cells. The second conductive line receives a second power voltage that is independent from the first power voltage, for the plurality of second memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Wu, Chih-Yu Lin, Kao-Cheng Lin, Wei-Min Chan, Yen-Huei Chen
  • Patent number: 9997436
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of three dimensional conductive lines comprising a first memory column segment in a first tier, a second memory column segment in a second tier, and conductive lines connecting the first memory column segment to the second memory column segment. In some embodiments a conductive line is disposed in the first tier on a first side of the memory column and in the second tier on a second side of the memory column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Yu Lin, Kao-Cheng Lin, Li-Wen Wang, Yen-Huei Chen
  • Publication number: 20180151226
    Abstract: A cell structure is disclosed. The cell structure includes a first unit comprising a first group of transistors and a first data latch, a second unit comprising a second group of transistors and a second data latch a read port unit comprising a plurality of p-type transistors, a search line and a complementary search line, the search line and the complementary search line function as input of the cell structure, and a master line, the master line functions as an output of the cell structure, the first unit is coupled to the second unit, both the first and the second units are coupled to the read port unit. According to some embodiments, the first data latch comprises a first and a second p-type transistors, a first and a second n-type transistors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Hidehiro FUJIWARA, Hung-Jen LIAO, Hsien-Yu PAN, Chih-Yu LIN, Yen-Huei CHEN, Chien-Chen LIN
  • Publication number: 20180130809
    Abstract: A method, of writing to a memory cell, includes: causing a pulling device of the memory cell to pull a voltage level at a first data node of the memory cell toward a first supply voltage level responsive to a voltage level at a second data node of the memory cell; causing a pass gate of the memory cell to pull the voltage level at the first data node of the memory cell toward a second supply voltage level responsive to a word line signal, the second supply voltage level being different from the first supply voltage level; and limiting a driving capability of the pulling device by a resistive device, the resistive device being electrically coupled between the pulling device and a supply voltage source configured to provide a first supply voltage, the first supply voltage having the first supply voltage level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Yen-Huei CHEN, Hung-Jen LIAO, Chih-Yu LIN, Jonathan Tsung-Yung CHANG, Wei-Cheng WU
  • Publication number: 20180102163
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory cell array comprising a plurality of memory cells wherein each of the plurality of memory cells is configured to be in a data state, and a physically unclonable function (PUF) generator. The PUF generator further includes a first sense amplifier, coupled to the plurality of memory cells, wherein while the plurality of memory cells are being accessed, the first sense amplifier is configured to compare accessing speeds of first and second memory cells of the plurality of memory cells, and based on the comparison, provide a first output signal for generating a first PUF signature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Chien-Chen LIN, Wei-Min Chan, Chih-Yu Lin, Shih-Lien Linus Lu, Yen-Huei Chen
  • Publication number: 20180090183
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a circuit structure is provided. The circuit structure comprises a first transistor, a second transistor, a storage node and a word-line. Each of the two transistors comprises a gate, a source and a drain. The storage node is connected to the gate of the first transistor. The word-line is connected to the gate of the second transistor. The first and second transistors are serially connected. The first and second threshold voltages are respectively associated with the first and second transistors, and the first threshold voltage is lower than the second threshold voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Hidehiro Fujiwara, Chih-Yu Lin, Wei-Cheng Wu, Yen-Huei Chen, Hung-Jen Liao
  • Publication number: 20180032196
    Abstract: A touch display device includes a display area and a non-display area and further includes a touch electrode layer; wherein a plurality of sensing electrodes is configured in the electrode layer; wherein each sensing electrode extends from the display area to the non-display area and is coupled to a driver chip via a connection structure; wherein the connection structure locates in the non-display area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Chih-Yu Lin, Tsun-Sen Lin
  • Publication number: 20180015796
    Abstract: The disclosed inventive concept provides a trailer hitch arrangement for use with a drawbar that is adaptable to universally use a high strength conventional hitch pin. Particularly, a reducing pin sleeve is fitted into the hitch pin hole of the drawbar. The inner diameter of the reducing pin sleeve is less than the hitch pin hole conventionally formed in the drawbar while the inner diameter of the reducing pin sleeve is the same as that of the receiver. When the drawbar is fitted into the receiver, the reducing pin sleeve is captured therein, thus preventing side-to-side movement relative to the drawbar. The disclosed inventive concept allows vehicle owners having a standard 3? receiver trailer hitch which conventionally includes a ?? hitch pin hole to safely and effectively handle above 20,000 lbs. trailer rating by insertion of the hitch pin sleeve into the ¾? hitch pin hole provided in the drawbar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Anthony Bresky, Douglas Lee Howe, Daniel J. McCarthy, Chih Yu Lin, Andre Kunynetz
  • Patent number: 9865605
    Abstract: A memory circuit includes a first column of memory cells arranged along a first direction, a first supply voltage line extending along the first direction in a first conductive layer of the memory circuit, a second supply voltage line, a first resistive device electrically connecting the first supply voltage line and the second supply voltage line, and a supply voltage source. Each memory cell of the first column of memory cells includes a supply voltage line segment. The first supply voltage line is made of at least the supply voltage line segments of the first column of memory cells. The supply voltage source is electrically coupled with first supply voltage line through one or more conductive paths, and the second supply voltage line and the first resistive device is in a lowest resistance path of the one or more conductive paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yen-Huei Chen, Hung-Jen Liao, Chih-Yu Lin, Jonathan Tsung-Yung Chang, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Patent number: 9837130
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a circuit structure is provided. The circuit structure comprises a first transistor, a second transistor, a storage node and a word-line. Each of the two transistors comprises a gate, a source and a drain. The storage node is connected to the gate of the first transistor. The word-line is connected to the gate of the second transistor. The first and second transistors are serially connected. The first and second threshold voltages are respectively associated with the first and second transistors, and the first threshold voltage is lower than the second threshold voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Hidehiro Fujiwara, Chih-Yu Lin, Wei-Cheng Wu, Yen-Huei Chen, Hung-Jen Liao
  • Patent number: 9813286
    Abstract: A method for virtual local area network fail-over management, a system therefor and an apparatus therewith are introduced herein. In the method for virtual local area network fail-over management in a hybrid software-defined network (SDN), a controller with a centralized management authority may manage some fail-over events that occur in each link or switch in a centralized manner. The controller may pre-calculate backup paths for each link or switch in case that fail-over events occur therefrom. Whenever the fail-over event occurs in some specific link or switch, the controller may deploy the pre-calculated backup path in response to the link down or switch down event, which may reduce the convergence recovery time for the VLAN path in case of fail-over events and improve the reliability of data transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Hsiang-Ting Fang, Yu-Wei Lee, Tzi-Cker Chiueh, Chih-Yu Lin
  • Publication number: 20170207227
    Abstract: A memory circuit includes a first column of memory cells arranged along a first direction, a first supply voltage line extending along the first direction in a first conductive layer of the memory circuit, a second supply voltage line, a first resistive device electrically connecting the first supply voltage line and the second supply voltage line, and a supply voltage source. Each memory cell of the first column of memory cells includes a supply voltage line segment. The first supply voltage line is made of at least the supply voltage line segments of the first column of memory cells. The supply voltage source is electrically coupled with first supply voltage line through one or more conductive paths, and the second supply voltage line and the first resistive device is in a lowest resistance path of the one or more conductive paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Huei CHEN, Hung-Jen LIAO, Chih-Yu LIN, Jonathan Tsung-Yung CHANG, Wei-Cheng WU
  • Publication number: 20170194037
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a circuit structure is provided. The circuit structure comprises a first transistor, a second transistor, a storage node and a word-line. Each of the two transistors comprises a gate, a source and a drain. The storage node is connected to the gate of the first transistor. The word-line is connected to the gate of the second transistor. The first and second transistors are serially connected. The first and second threshold voltages are respectively associated with the first and second transistors, and the first threshold voltage is lower than the second threshold voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: HIDEHIRO FUJIWARA, CHIH-YU LIN, WEI-CHENG WU, YEN-HUEI CHEN, HUNG-JEN LIAO
  • Publication number: 20170178719
    Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes first memory cells, second memory cells, a first conductive line and a second conductive line. The first conductive line is electrically disconnected from the second conductive line. The first conductive line receives a first power voltage for the plurality of first memory cells. The second conductive line receives a second power voltage that is independent from the first power voltage, for the plurality of second memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng WU, Chih-Yu LIN, Kao-Cheng LIN, Wei-Min CHAN, Yen-Huei CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170155542
    Abstract: A method for virtual local area network fail-over management, a system therefor and an apparatus therewith are introduced herein. In the method for virtual local area network fail-over management in a hybrid software-defined network (SDN), a controller with a centralized management authority may manage some fail-over events that occur in each link or switch in a centralized manner. The controller may pre-calculate backup paths for each link or switch in case that fail-over events occur therefrom. Whenever the fail-over event occurs in some specific link or switch, the controller may deploy the pre-calculated backup path in response to the link down or switch down event, which may reduce the convergence recovery time for the VLAN path in case of fail-over events and improve the reliability of data transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Hsiang-Ting Fang, Yu-Wei Lee, Tzi-Cker Chiueh, Chih-Yu Lin
  • Patent number: 9659620
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed that includes memory cells, a word line, a selection unit and a self-boosted driver. The memory cells are configured to store data. The word line is coupled to the memory cells. The selection unit is disposed at a first terminal of the word line, and is configured to transmit a selection signal to activate the word line according to one of a read command and a write command. The self-boosted driver is disposed at a second terminal of the word line, and is configured to pull up a voltage level of the word line according to a voltage level of the word line and a control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yen-Huei Chen, Hung-Jen Liao, Chih-Yu Lin, Jonathan Tsung-Yung Chang, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20170110461
    Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes a memory bit cell, a first word line, a pair of metal islands and a pair of connection metal lines. The first word line is disposed in a first metal layer and is electrically coupled to the memory bit cell. The pair of metal islands are disposed in the first metal layer at opposite sides of the word line and are electrically coupled to a power supply. The pair of connection metal lines are disposed in a second metal layer and are configured to electrically couple the metal islands to the memory bit cell respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hidehiro FUJIWARA, Wei-Min CHAN, Chih-Yu LIN, Yen-Huei CHEN, Hung-Jen LIAO