Patents by Inventor Chin-Wei Chuang

Chin-Wei Chuang 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: 20230330803
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predicting irregular motions of one or more mechanical components of a semiconductor processing apparatus. A mechanical motion irregular prediction system includes one or more motion sensors that sense motion-related parameters associated with at least one mechanical component of a semiconductor processing apparatus. The one or more motion sensors output sensing signals based on the sensed motion-related parameters. Defect prediction circuitry predicts an irregular motion of the at least one mechanical component based on the sensing signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Chunhung Chen, Yu Chi Tsai, Chin Wei Chuang, Bo-An Chen, Sheng-Chen Wang, Chen-Hua Tsai
  • Patent number: 11731232
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predicting irregular motions of one or more mechanical components of a semiconductor processing apparatus. A mechanical motion irregular prediction system includes one or more motion sensors that sense motion-related parameters associated with at least one mechanical component of a semiconductor processing apparatus. The one or more motion sensors output sensing signals based on the sensed motion-related parameters. Defect prediction circuitry predicts an irregular motion of the at least one mechanical component based on the sensing signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chunhung Chen, Yu Chi Tsai, Chin Wei Chuang, Bo-An Chen, Sheng-Chen Wang, Chen-Hua Tsai
  • Publication number: 20200130130
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predicting irregular motions of one or more mechanical components of a semiconductor processing apparatus. A mechanical motion irregular prediction system includes one or more motion sensors that sense motion-related parameters associated with at least one mechanical component of a semiconductor processing apparatus. The one or more motion sensors output sensing signals based on the sensed motion-related parameters. Defect prediction circuitry predicts an irregular motion of the at least one mechanical component based on the sensing signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Chunhung Chen, Yu Chi Tsai, Chin Wei Chuang, Bo-An Chen, Sheng-Chen Wang, Chen-Hua Tsai
  • Publication number: 20200051830
    Abstract: A planarization process is performed to a wafer. In various embodiments, the planarization process may include a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process. A byproduct generated by the planarization process is collected and analyzed. Based on the analysis, one or more process controls are performed for the planarization process. In some embodiments, the process controls include but are not limited to process endpoint detection or halting the planarization process based on detecting an error associated with the planarization process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Chunhung Chen, Sheng-Chen Wang, Chin Wei Chuang
  • Patent number: 10468270
    Abstract: A planarization process is performed to a wafer. In various embodiments, the planarization process may include a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process. A byproduct generated by the planarization process is collected and analyzed. Based on the analysis, one or more process controls are performed for the planarization process. In some embodiments, the process controls include but are not limited to process endpoint detection or halting the planarization process based on detecting an error associated with the planarization process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chunhung Chen, Sheng-Chen Wang, Chin Wei Chuang
  • Publication number: 20190164777
    Abstract: A planarization process is performed to a wafer. In various embodiments, the planarization process may include a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process. A byproduct generated by the planarization process is collected and analyzed. Based on the analysis, one or more process controls are performed for the planarization process. In some embodiments, the process controls include but are not limited to process endpoint detection or halting the planarization process based on detecting an error associated with the planarization process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Chunhung Chen, Sheng-Chen Wang, Chin Wei Chuang
  • Patent number: 10259093
    Abstract: A grinding machine includes a plane grinding mechanism carrying a workpiece, an electrically controlled device mounted on the plane grinding mechanism, a grinder unit rotatably mounted on the plane grinding mechanism to grind the workpiece, and a smart working control system mounted on the plane grinding mechanism and electrically coupled to the electrically controlled device. The smart working control system includes a smart coder and a smart driver. When a load and a cutting force produced between the grinder unit and the workpiece reach preset parameters during the grinding process, the smart driver executes the working sequence or parameter setting program edited by the smart coder, to shorten a movement distance of the workbench of the plane grinding mechanism along the X-axis (leftward and rightward), and to produce an optimum lapping path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Falcon Machine Tools Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Ming Chang, Chin-Peng Li, Chin-Wei Chuang
  • Publication number: 20180369980
    Abstract: A grinding machine includes a plane grinding mechanism carrying a workpiece, an electrically controlled device mounted on the plane grinding mechanism, a grinder unit rotatably mounted on the plane grinding mechanism to grind the workpiece, and a smart working control system mounted on the plane grinding mechanism and electrically coupled to the electrically controlled device. The smart working control system includes a smart coder and a smart driver. When a load and a cutting force produced between the grinder unit and the workpiece reach preset parameters during the grinding process, the smart driver executes the working sequence or parameter setting program edited by the smart coder, to shorten a movement distance of the workbench of the plane grinding mechanism along the X-axis (leftward and rightward), and to produce an optimum lapping path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Po-Ming Chang, Chin-Peng Li, Chin-Wei Chuang
  • Publication number: 20100243830
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a body and a stand. The body has a fastening structure. The stand is used to support the body and dispose the body at a plane. The stand has a curved surface, and a locating portion is disposed at the curved surface. The body and the plane are contacted with the curved surface at the same time. The body is located at a first position of the locating portion by the fastening structure. When a force is applied to the body, the locating portion is rotated to drive the stand to rotate. Thus, the fastening structure is located at a second position of the locating portion, and an angle between the body and the plane is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Ting Chen, Chin-Wei Chuang, Skay Lin, Li-Yen Wang, Kuan-Ting Chen