Patents by Inventor Ching-Yun Chu

Ching-Yun Chu 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: 9729113
    Abstract: A bias circuit is adapted for biasing a to-be-biased transconductance cell such that the to-be-biased transconductance cell has a constant transconductance, and includes a converter and a controller. The converter receives first and second current signals, and generates, based on the first and second current signals, a first voltage signal, a second voltage signal and a bias voltage that is for biasing the to-be-biased transconductance cell. The controller receives the first and second voltage signals from the converter, generates the first and second current signals for the converter based on the first and second voltage signals so as to make a magnitude of the first voltage signal equal a magnitude of the second voltage signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yu-Jiu Wang, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Publication number: 20160315593
    Abstract: A bias circuit is adapted for biasing a to-be-biased transconductance cell such that the to-be-biased transconductance cell has a constant transconductance, and includes a converter and a controller. The converter receives first and second current signals, and generates, based on the first and second current signals, a first voltage signal, a second voltage signal and a bias voltage that is for biasing the to-be-biased transconductance cell. The controller receives the first and second voltage signals from the converter, generates the first and second current signals for the converter based on the first and second voltage signals so as to make a magnitude of the first voltage signal equal a magnitude of the second voltage signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Yu-Jiu Wang, Ching-Yun CHU
  • Patent number: 9413297
    Abstract: A bias circuit is adapted for biasing a to-be-biased transconductance cell such that the to-be-biased transconductance cell has a constant transconductance, and includes a converter and a controller. The converter receives first and second current signals, and generates, based on the first and second current signals, a first voltage signal, a second voltage signal and a bias voltage that is for biasing the to-be-biased transconductance cell. The controller receives the first and second voltage signals from the converter, generates the first and second current signals for the converter based on the first and second voltage signals so as to make a magnitude of the first voltage signal equal a magnitude of the second voltage signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yu-Jiu Wang, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Publication number: 20150256131
    Abstract: A bias circuit is adapted for biasing a to-be-biased transconductance cell such that the to-be-biased transconductance cell has a constant transconductance, and includes a converter and a controller. The converter receives first and second current signals, and generates, based on the first and second current signals, a first voltage signal, a second voltage signal and a bias voltage that is for biasing the to-be-biased transconductance cell. The controller receives the first and second voltage signals from the converter, generates the first and second current signals for the converter based on the first and second voltage signals so as to make a magnitude of the first voltage signal equal a magnitude of the second voltage signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Yu-Jiu Wang, Ching-Yun CHU
  • Patent number: 8431932
    Abstract: A lower substrate for a liquid crystal display device and the method of making the same are disclosed. The method includes steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) forming a patterned transparent layer having plural recess on the substrate; (c) forming a first barrier layer on the surface of the recess; (d) coating a first metal layer on the first barrier layer and making the surfaces of the first metal layer and the transparent layer in substantially the same plane; and (e) forming a first insulated layer and a semi-conductive layer in sequence. The method further can optionally comprise the steps of: (f) forming a patterned second metal layer, wherein part of the semi-conductive layer is exposed, thus forming the source electrode and the drain electrode; and (g) forming a transparent electrode layer on part of the transparent layer and part of the second metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Publication number: 20120104400
    Abstract: A lower substrate for a liquid crystal display device and the method of making the same are disclosed. The method includes steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) forming a patterned transparent layer having plural recess on the substrate; (c) forming a first barrier layer on the surface of the recess; (d) coating a first metal layer on the first barrier layer and making the surfaces of the first metal layer and the transparent layer in substantially the same plane; and (e) forming a first insulated layer and a semi-conductive layer in sequence. The method further can optionally comprise the steps of: (f) forming a patterned second metal layer, wherein part of the semi-conductive layer is exposed, thus forming the source electrode and the drain electrode; and (g) forming a transparent electrode layer on part of the transparent layer and part of the second metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yi-Wei LEE, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Patent number: 8110452
    Abstract: A lower substrate for a liquid crystal display device and the method of making the same are disclosed. The method includes steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) forming a patterned transparent layer having plural recess on the substrate; (c) forming a first barrier layer on the surface of the recess; (d) coating a first metal layer on the first barrier layer and making the surfaces of the first metal layer and the transparent layer in substantially the same plane; and (e) forming a first insulated layer and a semi-conductive layer in sequence. The method further can optionally comprise the steps of: (f) forming a patterned second metal layer, wherein part of the semi-conductive layer is exposed, thus forming the source electrode and the drain electrode; and (g) forming a transparent electrode layer on part of the transparent layer and part of the second metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Patent number: 7902558
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a substrate of a liquid crystal display device is disclosed. The method includes forming a conductive line structure with low resistance to improve the difficulty of the resistance matching. The method can effectively reduce the resistance of the conductive line of the LCD panel to increase the transmission rate of the driving signal. Hence, the increasing yield of products can reduce the cost of manufacturing, and can meet the requirement of the large-size and high-definition thin film transistor liquid crystal display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Patent number: 7808569
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pixel structure includes forming a first conductive layer on a substrate and patterning the first conductive layer with use of a first mask as an etching mask to form a gate. A dielectric layer is formed over the substrate to cover the gate. A semiconductor material layer is formed on the dielectric layer and patterned with use of the first mask as an etching mask to form a semiconductor layer on the dielectric layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the substrate and patterned with use of a second mask as an etching mask to form a source/drain over the substrate. A third conductive layer is formed over the substrate and patterned with use of a third mask as an etching mask to form a pixel electrode over the substrate. The pixel electrode is electrically connected to the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Patent number: 7704681
    Abstract: A manufacturing method for a pixel structure is provided. The method includes the following steps. A first photomask is used to form a source/drain on a substrate. A second photomask is used twice to form a transparent conductive layer and a channel layer on the substrate respectively. The transparent conductive layer covers a portion of the source/drain and is electrically connected with the same, and the pattern of the transparent conductive layer and the pattern of the channel layer are complementary patterns. Then, a dielectric layer is formed over the substrate to cover the transparent conductive layer and the channel layer. A third photomask is used to form a gate on the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Patent number: 7605889
    Abstract: A pixel structure including a substrate, a gate, a dielectric layer, a semiconductor layer, a plurality of semiconductor bumps, a source, a drain and a reflective pixel electrode is disclosed. The gate is disposed on the substrate. The dielectric layer is disposed on the substrate and covers the gate. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the dielectric layer over the gate. The semiconductor bumps are disposed on the dielectric layer. The source and drain are disposed on the semiconductor layer. The reflective pixel electrode covering the semiconductor bumps is disposed on the dielectric layer and electrically connected to the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu, TzuFong Huang
  • Publication number: 20090246919
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pixel structure includes forming a first conductive layer on a substrate and patterning the first conductive layer with use of a first mask as an etching mask to form a gate. A dielectric layer is formed over the substrate to cover the gate. A semiconductor material layer is formed on the dielectric layer and patterned with use of the first mask as an etching mask to form a semiconductor layer on the dielectric layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the substrate and patterned with use of a second mask as an etching mask to form a source/drain over the substrate. A third conductive layer is formed over the substrate and patterned with use of a third mask as an etching mask to form a pixel electrode over the substrate. The pixel electrode is electrically connected to the drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Publication number: 20090212302
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a substrate of a liquid crystal display device is disclosed. The method includes forming a conductive line structure with low resistance to improve the difficulty of the resistance matching. The method can effectively reduce the resistance of the conductive line of the LCD panel to increase the transmission rate of the driving signal. Hence, the increasing yield of products can reduce the cost of manufacturing, and can meet the requirement of the large-size and high-definition thin film transistor liquid crystal display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Au Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Patent number: 7580087
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pixel structure is provided. A first conductive layer is formed on a substrate and patterned using a first mask to form a gate. A dielectric layer is formed over the substrate to cover the gate. A semiconductor material layer and a second conductive layer are sequentially formed over the dielectric layer. The second conductive layer is patterned using a second mask to form a pixel electrode. A patterned photo-resist layer is formed by using the first mask again such that the semiconductor material layer above the gate is protected. The semiconductor material layer is patterned to form a semiconductor layer using the pixel electrode and the patterned photo-resist layer as an etching mask. The patterned photo-resist layer is removed. A third conductive layer is formed and patterned to form a source/drain by using a third mask. The drain is electrically connected to the pixel electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Patent number: 7544528
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a substrate of a liquid crystal display device is disclosed. The method includes forming a conductive line structure with low resistance to improve the difficulty of the resistance matching. The method can effectively reduce the resistance of the conductive line of the LCD panel to increase the transmission rate of the driving signal. Hence, the increasing yield of products can reduce the cost of manufacturing, and can meet the requirement of the large-size and high-definition thin film transistor liquid crystal display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Patent number: 7439541
    Abstract: A pixel structure including a substrate, a gate, a patterned dielectric layer, a semiconductor layer, a source, a drain and a reflective pixel electrode is provided. The gate is disposed on the substrate, whereon the patterned dielectric layer is disposed to cover the gate. The patterned dielectric layer has a plurality of bumps and at least one opening; the bumps are disposed on the substrate exposed by the opening and the semiconductor layer is disposed on the patterned dielectric layer above the gate. The source and the drain are disposed on the semiconductor layer. The reflective pixel electrode is disposed on the patterned dielectric layer to cover the bumps and electrically connected with the drain. Hence, the pixel structure can achieve better reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu, TzuFong Huang
  • Patent number: 7435632
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a bottom substrate of a liquid crystal display device by using only three masks is disclosed. The method includes the following steps. First, a patterned first metal layer, an insulating layer, a semiconductor layer and a second metal layer are formed subsequently on a substrate. Afterwards, the second metal layer is manufactured to have two different thicknesses by using a photolithographic process. After that, a planar layer is formed on the second metal layer and then the planar layer is etched until part of the second metal layer is exposed. Finally, a patterned transparent electrode layer is formed on the second metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Publication number: 20080124846
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a thin film transistor is provided. A gate is formed on a substrate. Then, an insulating layer is formed on the substrate to cover the gate. A semiconductor layer is formed on the insulating layer above the gate. A source/drain is formed on the semiconductor layer. After forming the source/drain, a surface treatment process is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: QUANTA DISPLAY INC.
    Inventors: Hao-Chieh Lee, Ching-Yun Chu
  • Publication number: 20080111935
    Abstract: A pixel structure including a substrate, a gate, a patterned dielectric layer, a semiconductor layer, a source, a drain and a reflective pixel electrode is provided. The gate is disposed on the substrate, whereon the patterned dielectric layer is disposed to cover the gate. The patterned dielectric layer has a plurality of bumps and at least one opening; the bumps are disposed on the substrate exposed by the opening and the semiconductor layer is disposed on the patterned dielectric layer above the gate. The source and the drain are disposed on the semiconductor layer. The reflective pixel electrode is disposed on the patterned dielectric layer to cover the bumps and electrically connected with the drain. Hence, the pixel structure can achieve better reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu, TzuFong HUANG
  • Publication number: 20080062364
    Abstract: A pixel structure including a substrate, a gate, a dielectric layer, a semiconductor layer, a plurality of semiconductor bumps, a source, a drain and a reflective pixel electrode is disclosed. The gate is disposed on the substrate. The dielectric layer is disposed on the substrate and covers the gate. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the dielectric layer over the gate. The semiconductor bumps are disposed on the dielectric layer. The source and drain are disposed on the semiconductor layer. The reflective pixel electrode covering the semiconductor bumps is disposed on the dielectric layer and electrically connected to the drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Wei Lee, Ching-Yun Chu, Tzufong HUANG