Patents by Inventor Chun-Chen Chen

Chun-Chen Chen 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: 20180165403
    Abstract: A system is includes a processor and a computer readable medium. The computer readable medium connected to the processor. The computer readable medium is configured to store instructions. The processor is configured to execute the instructions for determining, according to at least one parameter of a cell in a semiconductor device indicated by a design file, a layout pattern indicating a via pillar structure that meets an electromigration (EM) rule. The via pillar structure comprises metal layers and at least one via, and the at least one via is coupled to the metal layers. The processor is further configured to execute the instructions for including, in the design file, the layout pattern indicating the via pillar structure. The processor is further configured to execute the instructions for generating data which indicate the design file, for fabrication of the semiconductor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shao-Huan WANG, Sheng-Hsiung CHEN, Wen-Hao CHEN, Chun-Chen CHEN, Hung-Chih OU
  • Patent number: 9996657
    Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for generating a multiple patterning lithography (MPL) compliant integrated circuit layout are provided. A plurality of integrated circuit (IC) cells are assembled to form an IC layout. The IC layout includes at least two IC cells that abut one another. After the assembling of the IC cells, a decomposition algorithm is executed to assign multiple colors to design shapes within the IC layout. Multiple patterning coloring conflicts are detected in the IC layout after the assigning of the colors to the design shapes. A fixing algorithm is executed, under which a conflict present in two abutting IC cells is fixed by flipping or shifting at least one of the abutting IC cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Sheng-Hsiung Chen, Fong-Yuan Chang, Shao-Huan Wang
  • Publication number: 20180159351
    Abstract: The invention discloses a bidirectional vehicle-mounted charge and discharge system, which is applied to a vehicle-mounted battery. It is characterized by comprising: an AC/DC conversion module, it is configured to perform AC/DC power conversion; and a DC/DC conversion module, it is coupled to the AC/DC conversion module to stabilize the output voltage and current and charge the vehicle-mounted battery. The AC/DC conversion module and the DC/DC conversion module comprise at least one bidirectional conversion circuit, it is configured to carry out discharge of the vehicle-mounted battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Chih-Hsiang Chuang, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Publication number: 20180158776
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a cell that is between a substrate and a supply conductive line and that includes a source region, a contact conductive line, a power conductive line, and a power via. The contact conductive line extends from the source region. The power conductive line is coupled to the contact conductive line. The power via interconnects the supply conductive line and the power conductive line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiung Chen, Chung-Hsing Wang, Fong-yuan Chang, Lee-Chung Lu, Li-Chun Tien, Po-Hsiang Huang, Shao-huan Wang, Ting Yu Chen, Yen-Pin Chen, Chun-Chen Chen, Tzu-Hen Lin, Tai-Yu Cheng
  • Patent number: 9982379
    Abstract: A dyeing device adapted to move in a high pressure space having a fluid is provided. The dyeing device includes a magnetic dyeing shaft and a dye mixing chamber connected to the magnetic dyeing shaft. The magnetic dyeing shaft is configured to make a fiber product wind thereon, and the dye mixing chamber is configured to store dye, and the dye mixing chamber is adapted to let the fluid in the high pressure space flow through. A dyeing apparatus including the dyeing device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Textile Research Institute
    Inventors: Jung-Yu Tsai, Chen-Chi Huang, Chun-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20180137230
    Abstract: A method includes following operations. First circuit cells are partitioned into a first frame of a first tier and the first frame of a second tier. The first frame is divided into second frames according to a step size. The first circuit cells between the second frames of the first tier and the second tier are adjusted. The first tier and the second tier, to which the adjusted first circuit cells are assigned, are merged to generate data indicating a layout design, for fabrication of the circuit cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Hung-Chih Ou, Chun-Chen Chen, Sheng-Hsiung Chen
  • Publication number: 20180050600
    Abstract: A method of intelligent power distribution for a charging system with double charging terminals is provided. The method of the present invention comprises the following steps, determining whether a first vehicle is requesting for charging or not. Then, the next step is determining whether a second vehicle is charging in the system or not. If the determination is affirmative, the first vehicle is then charged by remainder power modules. In the following, it is determining whether remainder power modules can be used for a second output terminal. Subsequently, it is determining whether the first vehicle needs more power by charging. If the determination is affirmative, the remainder power modules are charging to the first vehicle via the second output terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Ying-Chieh Yeh, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Publication number: 20180032661
    Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for generating a multiple patterning lithography (MPL) compliant integrated circuit layout are provided. A plurality of integrated circuit (IC) cells are assembled to form an IC layout. The IC layout includes at least two IC cells that abut one another. After the assembling of the IC cells, a decomposition algorithm is executed to assign multiple colors to design shapes within the IC layout. Multiple patterning coloring conflicts are detected in the IC layout after the assigning of the colors to the design shapes. A fixing algorithm is executed, under which a conflict present in two abutting IC cells is fixed by flipping or shifting at least one of the abutting IC cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Sheng-Hsiung Chen, Fong-Yuan Chang, Shao-Huan Wang
  • Publication number: 20180022225
    Abstract: A power supply system with automatic switchover voltage for vehicle control unit is proposed. The system comprises a supply communication module configured to communicate with a vehicle control unit, the supply communication module comprising a power supply module to provide power for a vehicle control unit; and a communication device coupled to the supply communication module for showing power supply status; wherein the supply communication module provides a first direct voltage and communicates with the vehicle control unit before supplying power, and if the supply communication module does not receive any message from the vehicle control unit within a first time interval, the supply communication module automatically switches to a second direct voltage from the first direct voltage or automatically increases the first direct voltage within a second time interval, and supplies power to the vehicle control unit; and wherein the second direct voltage is greater than the first direct voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Ying-Chieh Yeh, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Publication number: 20170366024
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liftable charging apparatus with water level detection. The liftable charging apparatus comprises a control module, a power module, a detective module, an overvoltage protection module and a lifting module. The power module, coupled to the control module, comprises an AC/DC converting unit for converting AC current into DC current. The detective module, coupled to the control module, comprises a water level detection unit and a micro-switch. The water level detection unit is provided to detect a height of outside water level. The overvoltage protection module is coupled to the power module and the detective module. The lifting module is coupled to the control module. Wherein the overvoltage protection module is triggered by the micro-switch and the lifting module is driven when the height of outside water level is greater than a default value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Chun-Chen CHEN, Jian-Hsieng LEE, Hsiao-Tung KU
  • Publication number: 20170358938
    Abstract: The present invention provides a movable charging apparatus comprising a house, at least one storage portion and a plurality of movable units. The house is provided to allow a power converting module. The storage portions, located at a side of the house, is provided to allow a power cable and a charging cable. The plurality of movable units are located at a bottom of the house. The apparatus further comprises a control module, an auxiliary power module, a circuit breaker, a metering module, a thermal unit and a filtering unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Publication number: 20170352623
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes at least one first conductive feature and at least one second conductive feature. The second conductive feature has at least one extension portion, and the extension portion of the second conductive feature is protruded from the projection of the first conductive feature on the second conductive feature. The integrated circuit further includes at least one third conductive feature, and at least one first conductive via electrically connecting the third conductive feature and the extension portion of the second conductive feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fong-Yuan CHANG, Sheng-Hsiung CHEN, Po-Hsiang HUANG, Jyun-Hao CHANG, Chun-Chen CHEN
  • Patent number: 9766720
    Abstract: A method capable of detecting position of an object for actuating a navigation apparatus is disclosed in the present invention. The navigation apparatus includes a casing, an optical touch unit and a touch processing unit. The optical touch unit is disposed on an upper surface of the casing. The touch processing unit is disposed inside the casing and electrically connected to the optical touch unit. The actuating method includes outputting an optical detecting signal, receiving an optical reflecting signal from the object, analyzing the optical reflecting signal to obtain intensity of the optical reflecting signal, determining whether the object is located above the optical touch unit according to the intensity, and switching the touch processing unit into a normal mode when the object is located above the optical touch unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Yen-Min Chang
  • Patent number: 9472957
    Abstract: A wireless transformer system comprises a primary side of AC/DC converter with power factor correction and a secondary side of a half bridge resonant DC/DC converter to power a device wirelessly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: PHIHONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Po-Ching Yu, Wei-Chun Chang
  • Publication number: 20160244902
    Abstract: A dyeing device adapted to move in a high pressure space having a fluid is provided. The dyeing device includes a magnetic dyeing shaft and a dye mixing chamber connected to the magnetic dyeing shaft. The magnetic dyeing shaft is configured to make a fiber product wind thereon, and the dye mixing chamber is configured to store dye, and the dye mixing chamber is adapted to let the fluid in the high pressure space flow through. A dyeing apparatus including the dyeing device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Jung-Yu Tsai, Chen-Chi Huang, Chun-Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 9325098
    Abstract: A power connector includes an insulating base, a pair of rotating seats, a pair of terminals and a pair of electrodes. Each rotating seat is pivotally installed to the insulating base. The terminals are parallel to each other and disposed with an interval apart on each respective rotating seat, such that the terminals may be rotated with respect to the insulating base and selectively to an extended position and a retracted position. The electrodes are installed to the insulating base and configured to be corresponsive to the terminals respectively. A pair of grippers are extended from each electrode, such that when the terminals are rotated, the grippers clamp the respect terminal to maintain an electric connection with the terminal continuously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jui-Ting Hsu
  • Publication number: 20160093969
    Abstract: A power connector includes an insulating base, a pair of rotating seats, a pair of terminals and a pair of electrodes. Each rotating seat is pivotally installed to the insulating base. The terminals are parallel to each other and disposed with an interval apart on each respective rotating seat, such that the terminals may be rotated with respect to the insulating base and selectively to an extended position and a retracted position. The electrodes are installed to the insulating base and configured to be corresponsive to the terminals respectively. A pair of grippers are extended from each electrode, such that when the terminals are rotated, the grippers clamp the respect terminal to maintain an electric connection with the terminal continuously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Chun-Chen CHEN, Jui-Ting HSU
  • Publication number: 20160074605
    Abstract: A gas exhaust control method applied to a respiratory assistance apparatus includes the following steps of: applying gas to a face mask of the respiratory assistance apparatus; detecting a pressure in the face mask; when the pressure in the face mask is lower than a preset pressure range, shrinking a perforation size of an exhaust structure of the face mask by a driving unit of the respiratory assistance apparatus; and when the pressure in the face mask is higher than the preset pressure range, expanding the perforation size of the exhaust structure of the face mask by the driving unit. A respiratory assistance apparatus applied with the gas exhaust control method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Jung-Yu LIN, Sheng-Wen PAI, Chun-Chen CHEN, Ren-De HUANG, Shih-Kai CHIEN, Chia-Ching LIN
  • Publication number: 20160067430
    Abstract: A respiratory device includes a host, a pressure sensor and a connecting module. The host includes a first airflow channel and a first shell. The first shell includes a communication part running through the first shell. The pressure sensor is installed in the host and connected with the communication part. The connecting module includes a second airflow channel, a filter and an airflow guiding part. The second airflow channel is in communication with the first airflow channel. The filter is used for filtering an airflow from a breathing tube. A first end of the airflow guiding part is in communication with the communication part, and the unfiltered airflow is introduced into a second end of the airflow guiding part. A pressure level of the unfiltered airflow is detected by the pressure sensor through the communication part and the airflow guiding part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jung-Yu Lin, Sheng-Wen Pai, Chun-Chen Chen, Shih-Kai Chien
  • Publication number: 20150382402
    Abstract: Embodiments of the electrically-heated clothing/pants comprising: a clothing/pants, at least one battery, at least one silicone rubber heater and at least one control element. The control element is set firmly on the clothing/pants and electrical coupled with at least one battery and at least one silicone rubber heater; wherein the power of at least one battery could be transferred to at least one silicone rubber heater by turning on at least one control element for converting electrical power to heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Yu-Ching Huang