Patents by Inventor Chou Lin

Chou 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: 20170344797
    Abstract: A method for packaging fingerprint sensing chips and a fingerprint sensing module using the method are disclosed. The method includes the steps of: A. providing a number of PCBs for packaging fingerprint sensing chips, wherein the PCBs are connected in a form of a panel before cutting; each PCB located in the periphery has a protruding structure on a top surface thereof; each protruding structure connects to adjacent protruding structures to form an cofferdam body; B. mounting a fingerprint sensing chip and other electronic components for each PCB to form a number of PCBAs; C. fixing the PCBAs so that the top surfaces of the fingerprint sensing chips are on the same level substantially; D. dispensing a liquid packaging material to a space enclosed by the cofferdam body; E. curing the liquid packaging material; and F. cutting the connected PCBAs and removing the protruding structure to form independent PCBAs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: SunASIC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Chung Hao HSIEH, Zheng Ping HE, Chi Chou LIN
  • Patent number: 9818248
    Abstract: A compound and securable key is disclosed in the present invention. It includes a printed circuit board, a fingerprint sensor, a micro control unit, and a housing. The present invention provides a key structure with combination of a physical key patterns and biometrics for identification. The key is convenient to carry, difficult to duplicate. It is also has advantages such as low cost, easy use, and compact size of biometric module. The invention enhances security of keys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Sunasic Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Chi-Chou Lin
  • Publication number: 20170309304
    Abstract: An actuator assembly for crosstalk reduction in hard disk drives (HDDs) is provided. The actuator assembly comprises a base plate; a pivot; a voice coil motor (VCM) with an upper yoke and a lower yoke; and a cut-out insert having a predetermined stiffness and predetermined magnetic properties, wherein the cut-out insert corresponds to a cut-out recess of the base plate, and wherein the lower yoke of the VCM and the pivot are coupled to the cut-out insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Chye Chin TAN, Ming Chou LIN
  • Publication number: 20170310202
    Abstract: A dynamo hub includes a magnet module and a yoke module. The magnet module includes first magnetic pole sections and second magnetic pole sections on opposite sides thereof. The yoke module includes first yoke irons and second yoke irons located on the opposite sides of the magnet module. The first and the second yoke irons are not parallel to the first and the second magnetic pole sections, so that the first and the second magnetic pole sections always cross the first and the second yoke irons in an tilted matter while the magnet module is driven to rotate to reduce the cogging torque when the dynamo hub is running.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: PO-CHOU LIN
  • Patent number: 9777764
    Abstract: A transmission shaft assembly includes a carbon-fiber tube having two ends, and each end has protrusions and recesses which are located alternatively to the protrusions. Two connectors each have an outer tubular portion and an inner tubular portion extending axially therefrom. Multiple first engaging portions and multiple second engaging portions are located between the outer tubular portion and the inner tubular portion of each of the connectors. The two connectors are respectively connected to the two ends of the carbon-fiber tube. The first engaging portions are engaged with the recesses, and the second engaging portions are engaged with the protrusions. Adhesive is applied between the connectors and the carbon-fiber tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventors: Hsiao-Lin Lee, Chin-Chou Lin
  • Patent number: 9760754
    Abstract: A Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) forming an enhanced fingerprint module is disclosed. The PCBA includes a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), an image sensing chip, at least one electrode and a protection layer. An opening in a first insulation layer and a second insulation layer of the PCB together form a sensor portion so that the image sensing chip can be packaged in the opening. Thus, the thickness of the enhanced fingerprint module can be thinner than other fingerprint modules provided by the conventional package methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: SunASIC Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Chou Lin, Zheng-Ping He
  • Patent number: 9726862
    Abstract: An optical zoom in a small form factor suitable for use in mobile devices such as cell phones, security cameras, and other small-scale imaging systems. One or more Alvarez lens pairs are provided, and moved transversely to the optical axis. The combination of one or more Alvarez lens pairs and the actuator permits a zoom power of at least 3× with a lateral displacement distance of the optical components of approximately five millimeters or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: DynaOptics LTD, A Public Limited CO.
    Inventors: Chang Lun Hou, Koon Lin Cheo, Ming Chou Lin, Yung Yuan Kao
  • Publication number: 20170221960
    Abstract: A contact image sensor is disclosed in the present invention. The contact image sensor includes: a substrate; an array of sensing units, formed above the substrate; a first insulation structure, formed over the sensing units and the substrate; a number of focusing units, formed above the first insulation structure, each focusing unit is aligned above a corresponding sensing unit with the first insulation structure sandwiched therebetween; a conductive metal layer, linked to a control circuit; an array of Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) units, formed above the conductive metal layer and connected thereto; a transparent conductive layer, formed above the array of OLED units, and connected to the control circuit to control the statuses of the OLED units; and a transparent insulation structure, formed above the transparent conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: SunASIC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi Chou LIN, Zheng Ping HE
  • Patent number: 9723353
    Abstract: A remote control for a smart TV or a set-top box is disclosed. The remote control includes a capacitive fingerprint sensor, a processor and a wireless transmitter. The present invention takes advantages of the capacitive fingerprint sensor so that every user's personal data and corresponding setting for the smart TV or set-top box are available. Channel (or web-site) content rating can be achieved. Purchasing over TV can be safer than ever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Sunasic Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Chou Lin, Zheng-Ping He
  • Patent number: 9705052
    Abstract: An LED package structure includes a substrate, a circuit layer and an insulating layer both disposed on the substrate, a light-emitting unit, and a reflective housing integrally formed with the insulating layer. The light-emitting unit includes an LED chip and a fluorescent body encapsulating the LED chip. The light-emitting unit is mounted on the insulating layer and the circuit layer. The fluorescent body of the light emitting unit is spaced apart from the circuit layer with a gap in a range of 3˜10 ?m. The reflective housing is formed on the insulating layer and the circuit layer and is further filled within the gap. A top plane of the reflective housing arranged away from the substrate is lower than or equal to that of the light-emitting unit, and a distance between the two top planes is in a range of 0˜30 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignees: LITE-ON OPTO TECHNOLOGY (CHANGZHOU) CO., LTD., LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Chou Lin, Chen-Hsiu Lin, Chih-Yuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20170186716
    Abstract: A chip with I/O pads on the peripheries and a method making the chip is disclosed. The chip includes: a substrate; a first metal layer, formed above the substrate; an inter-metal dielectric layer, formed above the first metal layer, having concave portions formed along the peripheries of the chip so that a portion of the first metal layer is exposed to form an input-output (I/O) pad in each of the concave portions which are spaced apart from each other; and a passivation layer, formed above the second metal layer without covering the concave portions so that specific circuits are formed by the first metal layer and the second metal layer, respectively. By changing the I/O pad from the top of the chip to the peripheries, the extra thickness of the packaged chip caused by wire bonding in the prior arts can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: SunASIC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi Chou LIN, Zheng Ping HE
  • Publication number: 20170186188
    Abstract: The disclosure is related to a method and a computer apparatus for processing a border of a computer figure and merging the figure into a background image. In the method, a user interface is provided for the user to operate the computer figure through a touch screen. The computer figure is configured to be merged into a background image, or a specific image object. The computer figure is processed by performing a border-treatment algorithm when it is moved and combined with the background image. In the process of border-treatment, the graphic information of the background image is taken into consideration. The computer figure is allowed to be well merged into the background image by considering the background's graphic information when the images are combined. Therefore, a visual effect of fusing the images can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Yu-Hsien Li, Chen-Chou Lin
  • Patent number: 9690916
    Abstract: A multi-function identification system is described in the present invention. The system includes an appliance and a number of keys. Under a registration process, the system allows multiple appliances to be controlled by a single key or an appliance can be controlled by different keys. The system can also allow users to set specified actions to be conducted after identification processes are completed. That satisfies requirements of a multi-function identification. Meanwhile, the key is a plug-and play and on-the-go product. It is desired that the key is a host used for other purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Sunasic Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Chi-Chou Lin
  • Publication number: 20170167527
    Abstract: A transmission shaft assembly includes a carbon-fiber tube having two ends, and each end has protrusions and recesses which are located alternatively to the protrusions. Two connectors each have an outer tubular portion and an inner tubular portion extending axially therefrom. Multiple first engaging portions and multiple second engaging portions are located between the outer tubular portion and the inner tubular portion of each of the connectors. The two connectors are respectively connected to the two ends of the carbon-fiber tube. The first engaging portions are engaged with the recesses, and the second engaging portions are engaged with the protrusions. Adhesive is applied between the connectors and the carbon-fiber tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Hsiao-Lin Lee, Chin-Chou Lin
  • Patent number: 9680009
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a semiconductor device includes a transistor, an isolation component, and a conductive layer. The transistor includes a source region and a drain region. The isolation component surrounds the source region. The conductive layer is configured for interconnection of the drain region. The conductive component is between the conductive layer and the isolation component, configured to shield the isolation component from an electric field over the isolation component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Karthick Murukesan, Yi-Cheng Chiu, Hung-Chou Lin, Chih-Yuan Chan, Yi-Min Chen, Chen-Chien Chang, Chiu-Hua Chung, Fu-Chih Yang, Chun Lin Tsai
  • Publication number: 20170161536
    Abstract: A capacitive fingerprint sensing unit and enhanced capacitive fingerprint reader using the capacitive fingerprint sensing units are disclosed. The enhanced capacitive fingerprint reader includes a number of capacitive fingerprint sensing units, forming a fingerprint sensing array; a conductive element; and an excitation signal driver, for providing excitation signals to the conductive element. By increasing the thicknesses of a first inter-metal dielectric layer and a second inter-metal dielectric layer in fingerprint sensing units in the enhanced capacitive fingerprint reader, sensitivity of the enhanced capacitive fingerprint reader can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: SunASIC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Chou LIN, Zheng-Ping HE
  • Publication number: 20170158014
    Abstract: A retractable suspension system for use with an amphibious vehicle is provided and includes three rotation points disposed on the vehicle body of the vehicle, three integration points disposed on an integration element of a tire, an actuating device and a damping component, so as to render the retractable suspension system structurally simple and multifunctional.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: TING-YU LU, CHAI-MIN CHIANG, MING-JUNG CHEN, CHEN-CHOU LIN, JYH-JONE LEE
  • Patent number: 9671770
    Abstract: A circuit structure of a gas valve controls a first driver and a second driver, which respectively drive a main valve and a safety valve. The circuit structure includes a power switching circuit, a control circuit, a protection circuit, an abnormal voltage detection circuit, a first valve switching circuit, a second valve switching circuit, and a processor which is electrically connected to the aforementioned circuits. The processor receives abnormal signals outputted by the abnormal voltage detection circuit, and outputs signals to control the power switching circuit, the control circuit, the protection circuit, the first valve switching circuit, and the second valve switching circuit to control the first driver and the second driver. The main valve and the safety valve can be opened or closed in this way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: GRAND MATE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Chin Huang, Chin-Ying Huang, Hsin-Ming Huang, Hsing-Hsiung Huang, Kuan-Chou Lin, Yen-Jen Yeh
  • Patent number: 9663342
    Abstract: A funnel assembly used for adding motor oil to cars or motorcycles is revealed. The funnel assembly includes a main body, a first sleeve, an extension tube, a second sleeve and a cover. The main body is connected to the first sleeve and the first sleeve is assembled with the extension tube. The extension tube is connected to the second sleeve and the second sleeve is assembled with the cover. The first sleeve and the extension tube can be assembled with each other toward different directions and so do the second sleeve and the cover. Thereby the funnel assembly can be applied to and mounted into oil fill holes at different positions of various cars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: SHOU KING ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ching-Chou Lin
  • Publication number: 20170148670
    Abstract: Methods for forming metal contacts having tungsten liner layers are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of processing a substrate includes: exposing a substrate, within a first substrate process chamber, to a plasma formed from a first gas comprising a metal organic tungsten precursor gas or a fluorine-free tungsten halide precursor to deposit a tungsten liner layer, wherein the tungsten liner layer is deposited atop a dielectric layer and within a feature formed in a first surface of the dielectric layer of a substrate; transferring the substrate to a second substrate process chamber without exposing the substrate to atmosphere; and exposing the substrate to a second gas comprising a tungsten fluoride precursor to deposit a tungsten fill layer atop the tungsten liner layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: YU LEI, VIKASH BANTHIA, KAI WU, XINYU FU, YI XU, KAZUYA DAITO, FEIYUE MA, PULKIT AGARWAL, CHI-CHOU LIN, DIEN-YEH WU, GUOQIANG JIAN, WEI V. TANG, JONATHAN BAKKE, MEI CHANG, SUNDAR RAMAMURTHY