Patents by Inventor Ching-Fuh Lin

Ching-Fuh 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: 20240038574
    Abstract: A transfer system includes first and second optical energy sources operable to provide a respective first and second optical energy at respective first and second wavelengths. A chiplet has a bonding feature configured to interface with a corresponding bonding feature of a target substrate. At least one of the bonding features absorb at the first wavelength such that applying the first optical energy bonds the chiplet to the target substrate or removes a bond between the chiplet and the target substrate. The system includes a transfer layer formed of a thermally switchable material that undergoes a phase change when heated. An optical absorber absorbs at the second wavelength such that applying the second optical energy heats a region of the transfer layer at a location of the chiplet when removing the chiplets from a source substrate during the transfer operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher L. Chua, Ching-Fuh Lin, Zhihong Yang
  • Publication number: 20240036363
    Abstract: A transfer apparatus includes a transfer layer formed of a thermally switchable material that undergoes a phase change when heated. A first side of the transfer layer is placed in contact with a chiplet during a transfer operation. An optical absorber material is thermally coupled the transfer layer. An optical energy source is operable to apply optical energy to the optical absorber material to selectively heat a region of the transfer layer that corresponds to a location of the chiplet. The region holds the chiplet when the optical energy is removed during the transfer operation. The region is subsequently heated during the transfer operation to release the chiplet. The transfer layer can be reused for repeated transfer operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher L. Chua, Ching-Fuh Lin, Zhihong Yang
  • Publication number: 20240036364
    Abstract: A transfer system includes a transfer layer formed of a thermally switchable material that undergoes a phase change when heated. A side of the transfer layer is placed in contact with an outward-facing side of a chiplet during a transfer operation. An optical absorber material is located on at least one of the outward facing side of the chiplet or an inward facing side of the chiplet. An optical energy source is operable to apply optical energy to the optical absorber material through the transfer layer to selectively heat a region of the transfer layer that corresponds to a location of the chiplet. The region holds the chiplet when the optical energy is removed during the transfer operation. The region is subsequently heated during the transfer operation to release the chiplet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher L. Chua, Ching-Fuh Lin, Zhihong Yang, Max Batres
  • Publication number: 20230402558
    Abstract: A hot carrier solar cell capable of absorbing sunlight with wavelengths greater than 1100 nm includes a light-absorbing layer in contact with a semiconductor layer, and a first and a second electrode in contact with the light-absorbing layer and the semiconductor layer, respectively. The hot carrier solar cell can be produced in a lower cost using a simple process. In addition, a tandem solar cell having the above-mentioned hot carrier solar cell is also disclosed to improve the efficiency of the tandem solar cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Chung-Han Chang
  • Publication number: 20230180489
    Abstract: A photo detector is provided with a metal, a semiconductor, a first electrode, and a second electrode. In addition, a pre-treatment and/or a post-treatment is performed to the photo detector to reduce its noise and hence improves the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). The provided photo detector can quickly respond to short mid-infrared light and generate low noise and high SNR currents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Zih-Chun Su, Jen-Yao Chang
  • Patent number: 11608171
    Abstract: The invention discloses a large drone that is powered by solar energy. In addition, the drone includes a large, lightweight fuselage that not only keeps balance and stability but also reduces the required power during flight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: PSJ International Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching-Fuh Lin
  • Patent number: 11545593
    Abstract: The subject disclosure provides a simple, fast, and high-yield method for encapsulating solar cells. This method can produce an encapsulation of solar cell(s) that is flat, bubble-free, lightweight, and flexible. In addition, it can also reduce equipment and material costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: National Taiwan University
    Inventor: Ching-Fuh Lin
  • Publication number: 20220352430
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a micro light emitting diode (LED) array and its manufacturing method. The micro-LED includes a substrate, an epitaxial layer formed on the substrate, and a conversion film formed on the epitaxial layer. Pixels can be defined through lithography, and the pixel size can be very small. This method is characterized in that a mass transfer is not required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Chun-Yu Lin, Yi-Shan Lin, Jung-Kuan Huang
  • Patent number: 11430923
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a micro light emitting diode (LED) array and its manufacturing method. The micro-LED includes a substrate, an epitaxial layer formed on the substrate, and a conversion film formed on the epitaxial layer. Pixels can be defined through lithography, and the pixel size can be very small. This method is characterized in that a mass transfer is not required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Chun-Yu Lin, Yi-Shan Lin, Jung-Kuan Huang
  • Publication number: 20220220967
    Abstract: An auxiliary power for man-powered vehicles includes an air propelling device and a control system. The air propelling device is mounted on a man-powered vehicle for discharging air toward the back of the man-powered vehicle. Due to the reaction force, the man-powered vehicle is provided with forward thrust. The control system connects to the air propelling device in a wired or wireless manner to control the amount of air discharged by the air propelling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Ta-Jung Lin
  • Publication number: 20220209074
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a light-emitting film, a light-emitting film array, a micro-light emitting diode (LED) array, and their manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, epitaxial layers are formed on a substrate, and a conversion film is formed on a corresponding epitaxial layer. Pixels can be defined through lithography with a very small pixel size. A mass transfer is unnecessary for this method. The produced light-emitting films and the conversion films are homogeneous films and are insoluble in water, and the manufacturing steps can be simplified due to the waterproofing function of the films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Jung-Kuan Huang, Teng-Yi Huang, Yi-Shan Lin, Han-Yu Tsai
  • Publication number: 20210399158
    Abstract: The subject disclosure provides a simple, fast, and high-yield method for encapsulating solar cells. This method can produce an encapsulation of solar cell(s) that is flat, bubble-free, lightweight, and flexible. In addition, it can also reduce equipment and material costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventor: Ching-Fuh Lin
  • Patent number: 11175183
    Abstract: The present invention provides a spectral imaging device characterized in that N images are captured with ambient light, and spectra can be obtained from the captured N images for spectral analysis. In particular, a filter device is employed to divide a spectral range of the ambient light into N spectral bands, and each capture corresponds to one spectral band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Ta-Jung Lin
  • Publication number: 20210345456
    Abstract: In some examples, an infrared emitter is provided with a heating layer sandwiched by top and bottom optical layers that allow only narrow-band infrared light to pass through. A reflective layer may be further provided below the bottom optical layers. This configuration greatly reduces the energy loss and can be manufactured with simple method and low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Chung-Hua Chao, Po-Chuan Yang
  • Patent number: 11079277
    Abstract: The present invention provides a spectral imaging apparatus and method featuring in that spectra are obtained from the captured photographs for composition analysis. In addition, the environment can be protected by using to the spectral imaging device and method. Furthermore, a true color photo can also be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: National Taiwan University
    Inventor: Ching-Fuh Lin
  • Publication number: 20210223103
    Abstract: The present invention provides a spectral imaging device characterized in that N images are captured with ambient light, and spectra can be obtained from the captured N images for spectral analysis. In particular, a filter device is employed to divide a spectral range of the ambient light into N spectral bands, and each capture corresponds to one spectral band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Ta-Jung Lin
  • Publication number: 20210171194
    Abstract: The invention discloses a large drone that is powered by solar energy. In addition, the drone includes a large, lightweight fuselage that not only keeps balance and stability but also reduces the required power during flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Ching-Fuh Lin
  • Publication number: 20210123806
    Abstract: The present invention provides a spectral imaging apparatus and method featuring in that spectra are obtained from the captured photographs for composition analysis. In addition, the environment can be protected by using to the spectral imaging device and method. Furthermore, a true color photo can also be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventor: Ching-Fuh Lin
  • Patent number: 10974828
    Abstract: A small unmanned aircraft is disclosed. By delicate design and limitation of the specification, the small unmanned aircraft is enabled to fly by solar energy produced from a solar cell module. Preferably the small unmanned aircraft has a dimension less than 60 cm×60 cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: PSJ International Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching-Fuh Lin
  • Publication number: 20210043808
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a micro light emitting diode (LED) array and its manufacturing method. The micro-LED includes a substrate, an epitaxial layer formed on the substrate, and a conversion film formed on the epitaxial layer. Pixels can be defined through lithography, and the pixel size can be very small. This method is characterized in that a mass transfer is not required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Chun-Yu Lin, Yi-Shan Lin, Jung-Kuan Huang