Patents by Inventor Chin-Yueh Liao
Chin-Yueh 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: 8314423Abstract: A thin film transistor array substrate and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. In the manufacturing method, a first patterned conductive layer including a plurality of scan lines and a plurality of gates connected with the scan lines is formed on a substrate. A patterned gate insulating layer having a plurality of openings is then formed on the substrate to cover at least a portion of the first patterned conductive layer, and a plurality of dielectric patterns are formed in the openings. A plurality of semiconductor patterns are formed on the patterned gate insulating layer. A second patterned conductive layer is formed on the semiconductor patterns, the patterned gate insulating layer, and the dielectric patterns. A passivation layer is formed on the semiconductor patterns, the patterned gate insulating layer, and the dielectric patterns. A plurality of pixel electrodes are formed on the passivation layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Chien-Hung Chen, Lih-Hsiung Chan, Chin-Yueh Liao, Hsien-Kai Tseng
-
Publication number: 20120208305Abstract: A method for fabricating a pixel unit is provided. A TFT is formed on a substrate. A protection layer and a patterned photoresist layer are sequentially formed on the substrate entirely. A patterned protection layer is formed by using the patterned photoresist layer as a mask and partially removing the protection layer, wherein the patterned protection layer has an undercut located at a sidewall thereof A pixel electrode material layer is formed to cover the substrate, the TFT and the patterned photoresist layer, wherein the electrode material layer is disconnected at the undercut and exposes the undercut. A pixel electrode electrically connected to the TFT is formed by lifting off the patterned photoresist layer and parts of the electrode material layer covering the patterned photoresist layer simultaneously through a stripper, wherein the stripper permeates from the undercut to an interface of the patterned photoresist layer and the patterned protection layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Chin-Yueh Liao, Chih-Chun Yang, Chih-Hung Shih, Shine-Kai Tseng
-
Publication number: 20120081300Abstract: A touch panel including a substrate, a plurality of first and second sensing series, and a plurality of conductive repairing pattern layers is provided. The first sensing series are disposed on the substrate and extended along a first direction. Each of the first sensing series includes a plurality of first sensing pads and first bridge lines, and the first bridge lines serially connect two adjacent first sensing pads. The second sensing series are disposed on the substrate and extended along a second direction. Each of the second sensing series includes a plurality of second sensing pads and second bridge lines, and the second bridge lines serially connect two adjacent second sensing pads. Each conductive repairing pattern layer electrically floating locates around the crossover region of the first and second sensing series. Two adjacent sensing pads are connected by the conductive repairing pattern layer after a repair procedure is finished.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Lih-Hsiung Chan, Shine-Kai Tseng, Chin-Yueh Liao, Hung-Wen Chou
-
Publication number: 20110241009Abstract: A pixel structure includes a scan line, a data line, an active element, a first passivation layer, a second passivation layer and a pixel electrode. The data line includes a first data metal segment and a second data metal layer. The active element includes a gate electrode, an insulating layer, a channel layer, a source and a drain. The channel layer is positioned on the insulating layer above the gate electrode. The source and the drain are positioned on the channel layer. The source is coupled to the data line. The first passivation layer and the second passivation layer cover the active element and form a first contact hole to expose a part of the drain. The second passivation layer covers a part edge of the drain. The pixel electrode is disposed across the second passivation layer and coupled to the drain via the first contact hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Kuo-Lung Fang, Hsiang-Lin Lin, Chin-Yueh Liao
-
Publication number: 20110244615Abstract: A pixel structure includes a scan line, a data line, an active element, a first passivation layer, a second passivation layer and a pixel electrode. The data line includes a first data metal segment and a second data metal layer. The active element includes a gate electrode, an insulating layer, a channel layer, a source and a drain. The channel layer is positioned on the insulating layer above the gate electrode. The source and the drain are positioned on the channel layer. The source is coupled to the data line. The first passivation layer and the second passivation layer cover the active element and form a first contact hole to expose a part of the drain. The second passivation layer covers a part edge of the drain. The pixel electrode is disposed across the second passivation layer and coupled to the drain via the first contact hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Kuo-Lung Fang, Hsiang-Lin Lin, Chin-Yueh Liao
-
Publication number: 20110068345Abstract: A pixel unit is disposed on a substrate, and the pixel unit includes a thin film transistor (TFT), a patterned protection layer, and a pixel electrode. The TFT is disposed on the substrate. The patterned protection layer is disposed on the TFT. The patterned protection layer is porous and has an undercut located at a sidewall thereof. The pixel electrode is electrically connected to the TFT.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Chin-Yueh Liao, Chih-Chun Yang, Chih-Hung Shih, Shine-Kai Tseng
-
Publication number: 20110070671Abstract: A method for fabricating a pixel unit is provided. A TFT is formed on a substrate. A protection layer and a patterned photoresist layer are sequentially formed on the substrate entirely. A patterned protection layer is formed by using the patterned photoresist layer as a mask and partially removing the protection layer, wherein the patterned protection layer has an undercut located at a sidewall thereof. A pixel electrode material layer is formed to cover the substrate, the TFT and the patterned photoresist layer, wherein the electrode material layer is disconnected at the undercut and exposes the undercut. A pixel electrode electrically connected to the TFT is formed by lifting off the patterned photoresist layer and parts of the electrode material layer covering the patterned photoresist layer simultaneously through a stripper, wherein the stripper permeates from the undercut to an interface of the patterned photoresist layer and the patterned protection layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Chin-Yueh Liao, Chih-Chun Yang, Chih-Hung Shih, Shine-Kai Tseng
-
Patent number: 7897442Abstract: A method for fabricating a pixel structure is disclosed. A substrate is provided. A first conductive layer is formed on the substrate, and a first shadow mask exposing a portion of the first conductive layer is disposed over the first conductive layer. Laser is used to irradiate the first conductive layer for removing the part of the first conductive layer and forming a gate. A gate dielectric layer is formed on the substrate to cover the gate. A channel layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer over the gate. A source and a drain are formed on the channel layer and respectively above both sides of the gate. A patterned passivation layer is formed to cover the channel layer and expose the drain. An electrode material layer is formed to cover the patterned passivation layer and the exposed drain.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Ta-Wen Liao, Chih-Chun Yang, Ming-Yuan Huang, Han-Tu Lin, Chih-Hung Shih, Chin-Yueh Liao, Chia-Chi Tsai
-
Publication number: 20100320466Abstract: A thin film transistor array substrate and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. In the manufacturing method, a first patterned conductive layer including a plurality of scan lines and a plurality of gates connected with the scan lines is formed on a substrate. A patterned gate insulating layer having a plurality of openings is then formed on the substrate to cover at least a portion of the first patterned conductive layer, and a plurality of dielectric patterns are formed in the openings. A plurality of semiconductor patterns are formed on the patterned gate insulating layer. A second patterned conductive layer is formed on the semiconductor patterns, the patterned gate insulating layer, and the dielectric patterns. A passivation layer is formed on the semiconductor patterns, the patterned gate insulating layer, and the dielectric patterns. A plurality of pixel electrodes are formed on the passivation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Chien-Hung Chen, Lih-Hsiung Chan, Chin-Yueh Liao, Hsien-Kai Tseng
-
Publication number: 20100258810Abstract: A method for fabricating a pixel unit is provided. A TFT is formed on a substrate. A protection layer and a patterned photoresist layer are sequentially formed on the substrate entirely. A patterned protection layer is formed by using the patterned photoresist layer as a mask and partially removing the protection layer, wherein the patterned protection layer has an undercut located at a sidewall thereof. A pixel electrode material layer is formed to cover the substrate, the TFT and the patterned photoresist layer, wherein the electrode material layer is disconnected at the undercut and exposes the undercut. A pixel electrode electrically connected to the TFT is formed by lifting off the patterned photoresist layer and parts of the electrode material layer covering the patterned photoresist layer simultaneously through a stripper, wherein the stripper permeates from the undercut to an interface of the patterned photoresist layer and the patterned protection layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Chin-Yueh Liao, Chih-Chun Yang, Chih-Hung Shih, Shine-Kai Tseng
-
Patent number: 7749821Abstract: A method of fabricating a pixel structure includes first forming a first, a second, and a third dielectric layers over an active device and a substrate. Etching rates of the first and the third dielectric layers are lower than an etching rate of the second dielectric layer. A contact opening exposing a portion of the active device is formed in the third, the second, and the first dielectric layers. The third and the second dielectric layers are patterned to form a number of stacked structures. An electrode material layer is formed and fills the contact opening. The electrode material layer located on the stacked structures and the electrode material layer located on the first dielectric layer are separated. The stacked structures and the electrode material layer thereon are simultaneously removed to define a pixel electrode and to form at least an alignment slit in the pixel electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Hsiang-Chih Hsiao, Chih-Chun Yang, Chin-Yueh Liao
-
Publication number: 20100087021Abstract: A method of fabricating a pixel structure includes first forming a first, a second, and a third dielectric layers over an active device and a substrate. Etching rates of the first and the third dielectric layers are lower than an etching rate of the second dielectric layer. A contact opening exposing a portion of the active device is formed in the third, the second, and the first dielectric layers. The third and the second dielectric layers are patterned to form a number of stacked structures. An electrode material layer is formed and fills the contact opening. The electrode material layer located on the stacked structures and the electrode material layer located on the first dielectric layer are separated. The stacked structures and the electrode material layer thereon are simultaneously removed to define a pixel electrode and to form at least an alignment slit in the pixel electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Hsiang-Chih Hsiao, Chih-Chun Yang, Chin-Yueh Liao
-
Publication number: 20090242883Abstract: A thin film transistor, an active array substrate having the same and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The thin film transistor includes a base having a concave; a gate disposed in the concave; a gate insulator covering the gate and a portion of the gate insulator is in the concave; a channel layer disposed on the gate insulator; and a source and a drain are disposed on the channel layer and located in response to two sides of the gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Han-Tu Lin, Chih-Chun Yang, Chin-Yueh Liao, Chien-Hung Chen
-
Publication number: 20090191652Abstract: A pixel structure includes a scan line, a data line, an active element, a first passivation layer, a second passivation layer and a pixel electrode. The data line includes a first data metal segment and a second data metal layer. The active element includes a gate electrode, an insulating layer, a channel layer, a source and a drain. The channel layer is positioned on the insulating layer above the gate electrode. The source and the drain are positioned on the channel layer. The source is coupled to the data line. The first passivation layer and the second passivation layer cover the active element and form a first contact hole to expose a part of the drain. The second passivation layer covers a part edge of the drain. The pixel electrode is disposed across the second passivation layer and coupled to the drain via the first contact hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Kuo-Lung Fang, Hsiang-Lin Lin, Chin-Yueh Liao
-
Publication number: 20090148987Abstract: A method for fabricating a pixel structure is disclosed. A substrate is provided. A first conductive layer is formed on the substrate, and a first shadow mask exposing a portion of the first conductive layer is disposed over the first conductive layer. Laser is used to irradiate the first conductive layer for removing the part of the first conductive layer and forming a gate. A gate dielectric layer is formed on the substrate to cover the gate. A channel layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer over the gate. A source and a drain are formed on the channel layer and respectively above both sides of the gate. A patterned passivation layer is formed to cover the channel layer and expose the drain. An electrode material layer is formed to cover the patterned passivation layer and the exposed drain.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Ta-Wen Liao, Chih-Chun Yang, Ming-Yuan Huang, Han-Tu Lin, Chih-Hung Shih, Chin-Yueh Liao, Chia-Chi Tsai
-
Publication number: 20090053861Abstract: A method for fabricating a pixel structure is provided. A substrate is provided, and a gate is formed on the substrate. A gate dielectric layer covering the gate is formed on the substrate. A semiconductor layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer. A first shadow mask exposing parts of the semiconductor layer is provided above the semiconductor layer. A laser is irradiated on the semiconductor layer through the first shadow mask to remove parts of semiconductor layer and form a channel layer. A source and a drain are respectively formed on the channel layer at both sides of the gate. A patterned passivation layer which covers the channel layer and exposes the drain is formed. A conductive layer is formed to cover the patterned passivation layer and the drain. The conductive layer is automatically patterned by the patterned passivation layer to form a pixel electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Chin-Yueh Liao, Chih-Chun Yang, Ming-Yuan Huang, Han-Tu Lin, Chih-Hung Shih, Ta-Wen Liao, Chia-Chi Tsai
-
Publication number: 20090053844Abstract: A method for fabricating a pixel structure is provided. A substrate having a gate thereon is provided. Next, a gate dielectric layer is formed to cover the gate. A channel layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer above the gate. A source and a drain are formed on the channel layer at two sides of the gate, wherein the gate, the channel layer, the source and the drain constitute a thin film transistor (TFT). A passivation layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer and the TFT. A first shadow mask exposing parts of the passivation layer is provided thereabove. The drain is exposed by a laser applied via the first shadow mask to partially remove the passivation layer. A conductive layer is formed to cover the passivation layer and the drain. The conductive layer is then automatically patterned by the patterned passivation layer to form a pixel electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Ming-Yuan Huang, Chih-Chun Yang, Han-Tu Lin, Chih-Hung Shih, Ta-Wen Liao, Chin-Yueh Liao, Chia-Chi Tsai