Patents by Inventor Chun-Wei Chu
Chun-Wei 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).
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Publication number: 20240120402Abstract: A semiconductor device structure, along with methods of forming such, are described. The semiconductor device structure includes a first dielectric feature extending along a first direction, the first dielectric feature comprising a first dielectric layer having a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposing the first sidewall, a first semiconductor layer disposed adjacent the first sidewall, the first semiconductor layer extending along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a second dielectric feature extending along the first direction, the second dielectric feature disposed adjacent the first semiconductor layer, and a first gate electrode layer surrounding at least three surfaces of the first semiconductor layer, and a portion of the first gate electrode layer is exposed to a first air gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Jia-Ni YU, Kuo-Cheng CHIANG, Mao-Lin HUANG, Lung-Kun CHU, Chung-Wei HSU, Chun-Fu LU, Chih-Hao WANG, Kuan-Lun CHENG
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Patent number: 11955312Abstract: A physical analysis method, a sample for physical analysis and a preparing method thereof are provided. The preparing method of the sample for physical analysis includes: providing a sample to be inspected; and forming a contrast enhancement layer on a surface of the sample to be inspected. The contrast enhancement layer includes a plurality of first material layers and a plurality of second material layers stacked upon one another. The first material layer and the second material layer are made of different materials. Each one of the first and second material layers has a thickness that does not exceed 0.1 nm. In an image captured by an electron microscope, a difference between an average grayscale value of a surface layer image of the sample to be inspected and an average grayscale value of an image of the contrast enhancement layer is at least 50.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: MATERIALS ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chien-Wei Wu, Keng-Chieh Chu, Yung-Sheng Fang, Chun-Wei Wu, Hung-Jen Chen
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Publication number: 20240113195Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a plurality of first nanostructures formed over a substrate, and a dielectric wall adjacent to the first nanostructures. The semiconductor structure also includes a first liner layer between the first nanostructures and the dielectric wall, and the first liner layer is in direct contact with the dielectric wall. The semiconductor structure also includes a gate structure surrounding the first nanostructures, and the first liner layer is in direct contact with a portion of the gate structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Jia-Ni YU, Lung-Kun CHU, Chun-Fu LU, Chung-Wei HSU, Mao-Lin HUANG, Kuo-Cheng CHIANG, Chih-Hao WANG
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Patent number: 11946945Abstract: A sample analyzing method and a sample preparing method are provided. The sample analyzing method includes a sample preparing step, a placing step, and an analyzing step. The sample preparing step includes an obtaining step implemented by obtaining an identification information; and a marking and placing step implemented by placing a sample carrying component having a sample disposed thereon into a marking equipment, allowing the marking equipment to utilize the identification information to form an identification structure on the sample carrying component, and placing the sample carrying component into one of the accommodating slots according to the identification information. The placing step is implemented by taking out the sample carrying component from one of the accommodating slots and placing the sample carrying component into an electron microscope equipment. The analyzing step is implemented by utilizing the electron microscope equipment to photograph the sample to generate an analyzation image.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: MATERIALS ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Keng-Chieh Chu, Tsung-Ju Chan, Chun-Wei Wu, Hung-Jen Chen
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Patent number: 10895982Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an input device and a symbol display method thereof. The input device includes at least one button and a display unit. The display unit is arranged in a position adjacent to the button in the input device and includes multiple display regions. The positions of the display regions are corresponding to the positions of the button. The display unit displays multiple display symbols in the display regions. In addition, the display unit is configured to change the display position of at least one display symbol to a different display region according to a personalization signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventor: Chun-Wei Chu
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Patent number: 10657853Abstract: A method of manufacturing an identifiable element, includes: providing or receiving a display layer, which includes an bistable layer, an electrode layer, an conductive transparent layer, and a light-trigger electric change layer, in which the electrode layer and the conductive transparent layer are disposed at opposite sides of the electrophoretic layer, and the light-trigger electric change layer is disposed between the electrophoretic layer and the conductive transparent layer; applying a voltage bias across the electrode layer and the conductive transparent layer; and providing a light illuminating a portion of the light-trigger electric change layer through the conductive transparent layer to change a display status of a region of the bistable layer corresponding to the illuminated portion, whereby forming a display pattern in the display layer. An identifiable element is provided herein as well.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventors: Ian French, Chun-Wei Chu
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Publication number: 20200042136Abstract: A keypad device, an input system, and an operation method are provided. The keypad device includes a processor, a display, an input unit, and a first communication module. The input unit receives an input data and provides the input data to the processor. When the keypad device is turned on, the first communication module automatically searches for another keypad device and is automatically connected to the another keypad device. The first communication module receives another input data provided by the another keypad device and provides the another input data to the processor. The processor drives the display according to at least one of the input data and another input data so that the display correspondingly displays at least one of input information and another input information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventor: Chun-Wei Chu
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Publication number: 20190250817Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an input device and a symbol display method thereof. The input device includes at least one button and a display unit. The display unit is arranged in a position adjacent to the button in the input device and includes multiple display regions. The positions of the display regions are corresponding to the positions of the button. The display unit displays multiple display symbols in the display regions. In addition, the display unit is configured to change the display position of at least one display symbol to a different display region according to a personalization signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Chun-Wei CHU
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Patent number: 10330854Abstract: A display apparatus includes a light source, a display panel and a light guide glue. The display panel includes a display surface and a sidewall extending downward from the display surface. The light guide glue is in contact with the display surface and the sidewall of the display panel to adhere to the display panel. A light travel path from the light source to the display panel passes through the light guide glue. The light travel path from the light source to the display panel is free from passing a light guide plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventor: Chun-Wei Chu
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Publication number: 20180275335Abstract: A display apparatus includes a light source, a display panel and a light guide glue. The display panel includes a display surface and a sidewall extending downward from the display surface. The light guide glue is in contact with the display surface and the sidewall of the display panel to adhere to the display panel. A light travel path from the light source to the display panel passes through the light guide glue. The light travel path from the light source to the display panel is free from passing a light guide plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Chun-Wei CHU
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Publication number: 20180122274Abstract: A method of manufacturing an identifiable element, includes: providing or receiving a display layer, which includes an bistable layer, an electrode layer, an conductive transparent layer, and a light-trigger electric change layer, in which the electrode layer and the conductive transparent layer are disposed at opposite sides of the electrophoretic layer, and the light-trigger electric change layer is disposed between the electrophoretic layer and the conductive transparent layer; applying a voltage bias across the electrode layer and the conductive transparent layer; and providing a light illuminating a portion of the light-trigger electric change layer through the conductive transparent layer to change a display status of a region of the bistable layer corresponding to the illuminated portion, whereby forming a display pattern in the display layer. An identifiable element is provided herein as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Ian French, Chun-Wei CHU
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Patent number: 9826640Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a frame, at least one circuit board, at least one hardware device, and at least one first connector. The frame includes a first frame body and a second frame body. The first frame body includes a first wire therein. The circuit board includes a first edge and a second, and at least a portion of the circuit board is flexible. The first edge is connected to the first frame body. The second edge is connected to the second frame body. The circuit board is electrically connected to the first wire. The hardware device is disposed on the circuit board. The first frame body includes a first inner surface, and the first connector is disposed on the first inner surface and electrically connected to the first wire, and the first edge of the circuit board is plugged in the first connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventor: Chun-Wei Chu
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Publication number: 20160286648Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a frame, at least one circuit board, at least one hardware device, and at least one first connector. The frame includes a first frame body and a second frame body. The first frame body includes a first wire therein. The circuit board includes a first edge and a second, and at least a portion of the circuit board is flexible. The first edge is connected to the first frame body. The second edge is connected to the second frame body. The circuit board is electrically connected to the first wire. The hardware device is disposed on the circuit board. The first frame body includes a first inner surface, and the first connector is disposed on the first inner surface and electrically connected to the first wire, and the first edge of the circuit board is plugged in the first connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Chun-Wei CHU
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Patent number: 9392086Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of flexible circuit boards, and a plurality of hardware devices. The frame includes a first frame body and a second frame body. The first frame body and the second frame body are spaced apart from each other, and define an accommodation space therebetween. The flexible circuit boards are accommodated in the accommodation space. Each flexible circuit board includes a first edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge. The first edge is connected to the first frame body. The second edge is connected to the second frame body. The hardware devices are disposed on the corresponding flexible circuit boards.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: E INK HOLDINGS INC.Inventor: Chun-Wei Chu
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Patent number: 9331693Abstract: A touch display device including a substrate, a display medium layer disposed above the substrate, first side electrodes and a sensing electrode disposed above the substrate is provided. The display medium layer includes charged particles and micro-structures connected to each other. Each of the micro-structures holds a portion of the charged particles, and has a first side wall which is not parallel to the substrate. Each of the first side electrodes is disposed above the first side wall of each of the micro-structures. The micro-structures are disposed between the substrate and the first side electrodes. A touch sensing unit is composed by the sensing electrode and the first side electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventor: Chun-Wei Chu
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Publication number: 20150096877Abstract: A touch display device including a substrate, a display medium layer disposed above the substrate, first side electrodes and a sensing electrode disposed above the substrate is provided. The display medium layer includes charged particles and micro-structures connected to each other. Each of the micro-structures holds a portion of the charged particles, and has a first side wall which is not parallel to the substrate. Each of the first side electrodes is disposed above the first side wall of each of the micro-structures. The micro-structures are disposed between the substrate and the first side electrodes. A touch sensing unit is composed by the sensing electrode and the first side electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventor: Chun-Wei Chu
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Publication number: 20150003025Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of flexible circuit boards, and a plurality of hardware devices. The frame includes a first frame body and a second frame body. The first frame body and the second frame body are spaced apart from each other, and define an accommodation space therebetween. The flexible circuit boards are accommodated in the accommodation space. Each flexible circuit board includes a first edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge. The first edge is connected to the first frame body. The second edge is connected to the second frame body. The hardware devices are disposed on the corresponding flexible circuit boards.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventor: Chun-Wei CHU
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Publication number: 20140210690Abstract: A real-time multitask operating method for an electronic device. The electronic device has a first display device and a second display device. The first display device and the second display device are respectively disposed on two surfaces of the electronic device corresponding to each other. In the method, a signal is received when a first function is executed by the electronic device to display a first frame corresponding to the first function by the first display device. The first frame and a second frame corresponding to the signal are displayed on the first display device and the second display device according to the signal when the first function is still executed. The first frame and the second frame are displayed on different display devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventors: Cheng-Hao Lee, Chun-Wei Chu
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Publication number: 20140071023Abstract: A displaying method for a portable device having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface is provided. The portable device includes a first display device configured on the first surface, and a detachable rear cover covers the second surface. A second display device is configured on the detachable rear cover. In the displaying method, a function launching signal is received to execute a function corresponding to the signal, and a frame corresponding to the executed function is displayed on the first display device. An input signal is received to select a portion of the frame, and the selected portion of the frame is transmitted to the second display device. The selected portion of the frame is displayed on the second display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventor: Chun-Wei Chu
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Publication number: 20130176237Abstract: A dual screen electronic device is provided and includes a main body, a protection cover, and a first processor. The main body includes a housing having a front frame and a rear cover, and a first display screen located in the housing. The first display screen is exposed through the front frame to display a first display image. The protection cover is detachably fixed on the rear cover, and includes a second display screen to display a second display image. The first processor is located in the housing and electrically connected to the first and second display screens. The first and second display images are controlled by the first processor in accordance with an instruction inputted to the first and second display screens, such that the second display image is the same as or different from the first display image.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: E INK HOLDINGS INC.Inventor: Chun-Wei CHU