Patents by Inventor Chung Ming-Cheng
Chung Ming-Cheng 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: 20240090230Abstract: A memory array and an operation method of the memory array are provided. The memory array includes first and second ferroelectric memory devices formed along a gate electrode, a channel layer and a ferroelectric layer between the gate electrode and the channel layer. The ferroelectric memory devices include: a common source/drain electrode and two respective source/drain electrodes, separately in contact with a side of the channel layer opposite to the ferroelectric layer, wherein the common source/drain electrode is disposed between the respective source/drain electrodes; and first and second auxiliary gates, capacitively coupled to the channel layer, wherein the first auxiliary gate is located between the common source/drain electrode and one of the respective source/drain electrodes, and the second auxiliary gate is located between the common source/drain electrode and the other respective source/drain electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Ling Lu, Chen-Jun Wu, Ya-Yun Cheng, Sheng-Chih Lai, Yi-Ching Liu, Yu-Ming Lin, Feng-Cheng Yang, Chung-Te Lin
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Publication number: 20240067796Abstract: A fluorine-containing elastomer composition includes a curable fluorine-containing polymer comprising at least one fluorinated cure site monomer having a cure site; an group IIIB element-containing reinforcing additive in an amount of 8 to 15 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of the curable fluorine-containing polymer; and a curative configured for curing the at least one fluorinated cure site monomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: CHUNG-MING HUANG, REN-GUAN DUAN, CHEN-HSIANG LU, TIEN-CHIH CHENG
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Patent number: 10957631Abstract: A leadframe comprising a plurality of leads, each of the plurality of leads having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, the distal ends positioned along a linear axis. The leadframe further comprises a die pad closer to the proximal ends than the distal ends of the plurality of leads and including an edge positioned along a plane that intersects the linear axis at an angle less than 90 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Chung-Ming Cheng, Yuh-Harng Chien, Fu-Kang Lee, Chia-Yu Chang
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Patent number: 10697650Abstract: A self-adjusting balance valve controller controls water flow through a hydronic emitter in a heating and/or cooling temperature control system. The valve controller obtains a measured temperature differential between an inlet and an outlet of the hydronic emitter and determines a displacement of a coupling pin from the measured temperature differential. The valve controller then instructs a driving mechanism to move, through a coupling mechanism, the coupling pin to adjust a valve that results in a desired water flow through the hydronic emitter. The valve controller may maintain a stable temperature differential at a desired differential value, which may be obtained through a user interface or from a memory device. Moreover, the desired differential value may vary with different times of operation or temperature control situations.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Computime Ltd.Inventors: Philip John Smith, Wai-Leung Ha, Dean Richard Jepson, Chung-Ming Cheng, Kwok Wa Kenny Kam, Hao-Hui Huang, Dick Kwai Chan, Hong Bin Liao
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Publication number: 20200194345Abstract: A leadframe comprising a plurality of leads, each of the plurality of leads having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, the distal ends positioned along a linear axis. The leadframe further comprises a die pad closer to the proximal ends than the distal ends of the plurality of leads and including an edge positioned along a plane that intersects the linear axis at an angle less than 90 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Chung-Ming CHENG, Yuh-Harng CHIEN, Fu-Kang LEE, Chia-Yu CHANG
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Publication number: 20190385899Abstract: An apparatus includes a lead frame, a dam and adhesive on portions of the lead frame, and an integrated circuit die having a portion on the dam and another portion on the adhesive. The lead frame can include two portions, or two lead frames. The dam can bridge a space between the two lead frames. The dam can be smaller than the integrated circuit die in at least a width dimension of the dam relative to a width dimension of the integrated circuit die, providing that the integrated circuit die overhangs the dam on each side of the width dimension of the dam. Adhesive is located between the integrated circuit die and each lead frame, adjacent to and on each side of the dam. The dam prevents adhesive from spreading into the space between the lead frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Chang-Yen Ko, Chung-Ming Cheng, Megan Chang, Chih-Chien HO
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Patent number: 10395971Abstract: An apparatus includes a lead frame, a dam and adhesive on portions of the lead frame, and an integrated circuit die having a portion on the dam and another portion on the adhesive. The lead frame can include two portions, or two lead frames. The dam can bridge a space between the two lead frames. The dam can be smaller than the integrated circuit die in at least a width dimension of the dam relative to a width dimension of the integrated circuit die, providing that the integrated circuit die overhangs the dam on each side of the width dimension of the dam. Adhesive is located between the integrated circuit die and each lead frame, adjacent to and on each side of the dam. The dam prevents adhesive from spreading into the space between the lead frames.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Chang-Yen Ko, Chung-Ming Cheng, Megan Chang, Chih-Chien Ho
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Publication number: 20190198383Abstract: An apparatus includes a lead frame, a dam and adhesive on portions of the lead frame, and an integrated circuit die having a portion on the dam and another portion on the adhesive. The lead frame can include two portions, or two lead frames. The dam can bridge a space between the two lead frames. The dam can be smaller than the integrated circuit die in at least a width dimension of the dam relative to a width dimension of the integrated circuit die, providing that the integrated circuit die overhangs the dam on each side of the width dimension of the dam. Adhesive is located between the integrated circuit die and each lead frame, adjacent to and on each side of the dam. The dam prevents adhesive from spreading into the space between the lead frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Chang-Yen KO, Chung-Ming CHENG, Megan CHANG, Chih-Chien HO
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Publication number: 20180031251Abstract: A self-adjusting balance valve controller controls water flow through a hydronic emitter in a heating and/or cooling temperature control system. The valve controller obtains a measured temperature differential between an inlet and an outlet of the hydronic emitter and determines a displacement of a coupling pin from the measured temperature differential. The valve controller then instructs a driving mechanism to move, through a coupling mechanism, the coupling pin to adjust a valve that results in a desired water flow through the hydronic emitter. The valve controller may maintain a stable temperature differential at a desired differential value, which may be obtained through a user interface or from a memory device. Moreover, the desired differential value may vary with different times of operation or temperature control situations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Philip John Smith, Wai-Leung Ha, Dean Richard Jepson, Chung-Ming Cheng, Kwok Wa Kenny Kam, Hao-Hui Huang, Dick Kwai Chan, Hong Bin Liao
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Patent number: 8701210Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for restricting access to a control unit in an environmental system based on a lock level. The control unit (e.g., a thermostat) is configured with a selected lock level, where each lock level is mapped to an associated set of features. A user is able to access any of the features from the associated set of features without entering a security sequence. Also, a feature parameter may be restricted in accordance with the activated lock level. The control unit may be reconfigured with a different lock level by an administrator only when a security sequence is entered. Also, features may be mapped by an administrator to a set of features when the control unit is operating in the locked state. When the control unit is operating in the unlocked state, all supported features can be accessed by a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Computime, Ltd.Inventors: Chung Ming Cheng, Ho Sin Vincent Chan
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Patent number: 8231427Abstract: A toy vehicle includes a chassis, a right turning member that supports a right steerable road wheel and a left turning member that supports a left steerable road wheel. A rigid steering link extends across the chassis and has right and left ends that are operably connected to the right and left turning members. An actuator provides a pivoting motion on a horizontal axis extending longitudinally forward and rearward in the vehicle. The motion provided by the actuator moves the steering link side to side across the vehicle. The right and left road wheels are pivoted by the motion of the steering link. An adjustable trim mechanism includes a bias member that helps to maintain a neutral position of the steering link and a trim adjustment that modifies a position on the chassis at which the steering link and road wheels are maintained in the neutral position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Chun Wing Wong, Chung Ming Cheng
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Patent number: 8174483Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for controlling the brightness of a display unit based on detected movement of an external object such as a user. An apparatus includes a display, e.g., a color liquid crystal display (LCD) or organic light emitting diode (OLED). A proximity circuit generates a transmitted signal and a received signal. The received signal results from the transmitted signal being reflected by an external object. A control unit processes the received signal to determine a degree of motion of the external object. When the degree of motion is greater than a first predetermined threshold but not greater than a second predetermined threshold, the display is activated and operating at partial intensity. When the degree of motion is greater than the second predetermined threshold, the display is activated at full intensity. The degree of motion may be determined from the variation of the received signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Computime, Ltd.Inventors: Chung Ming Cheng, Ho Sin Vincent Chan
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Publication number: 20110263180Abstract: A toy vehicle includes a chassis, a right turning member that supports a right steerable road wheel and a left turning member that supports a left steerable road wheel. A rigid steering link extends across the chassis and has right and left ends that are operably connected to the right and left turning members. An actuator provides a pivoting motion on a horizontal axis extending longitudinally forward and rearward in the vehicle. The motion provided by the actuator moves the steering link side to side across the vehicle. The right and left road wheels are pivoted by the motion of the steering link. An adjustable trim mechanism includes a bias member that helps to maintain a neutral position of the steering link and a trim adjustment that modifies a position on the chassis at which the steering link and road wheels are maintained in the neutral position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: MATTEL, INC.Inventors: Chun Wing WONG, Chung Ming CHENG
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Patent number: 8002606Abstract: A toy vehicle includes a chassis, a right turning member that supports a right steerable road wheel and a left turning member that supports a left steerable road wheel. A rigid steering link extends across the chassis and has right and left ends that are operably connected to the right and left turning members. An actuator provides a pivoting motion on a horizontal axis extending longitudinally forward and rearward in the vehicle. The motion provided by the actuator moves the steering link side to side across the vehicle. The right and left road wheels are pivoted by the motion of the steering link. An adjustable trim mechanism includes a bias member that helps to maintain a neutral position of the steering link and a trim adjustment that modifies a position on the chassis at which the steering link and road wheels are maintained in the neutral position.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Chun Wing Wong, Chung Ming Cheng
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Patent number: 7764171Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and systems for adjusting a communication channel between a control unit and a remote sensor. A system may include a control unit that controls an environmental unit and a remote sensor that provides data about an environmental factor as measured at the remote sensor. The remote sensor transmits a radio frequency (RF) signal that conveys the data to control unit through a directional antenna. The RF signal is received by the control unit through an omnidirectional antenna, and a signal strength parameter is determined from the received RF signal. A signal strength indication unit provides an indication from the signal strength parameter as a user adjusts the position of the directional antenna. With embodiments of the invention, a signal strength module generates an audio signal in accordance with an audio characteristic, which is indicative of the signal strength of the received RF signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Computime, Ltd.Inventors: Chung Ming Cheng, Ho Sin Vincent Chan
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Publication number: 20090247044Abstract: A toy vehicle includes a chassis, a right turning member that supports a right steerable road wheel and a left turning member that supports a left steerable road wheel. A rigid steering link extends across the chassis and has right and left ends that are operably connected to the right and left turning members. An actuator provides a pivoting motion on a horizontal axis extending longitudinally forward and rearward in the vehicle. The motion provided by the actuator moves the steering link side to side across the vehicle. The right and left road wheels are pivoted by the motion of the steering link. An adjustable trim mechanism includes a bias member that helps to maintain a neutral position of the steering link and a trim adjustment that modifies a position on the chassis at which the steering link and road wheels are maintained in the neutral position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Chun Wing Wong, Chung Ming Cheng
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Publication number: 20090207122Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for controlling the brightness of a display unit based on detected movement of an external object such as a user. An apparatus includes a display, e.g., a color liquid crystal display (LCD) or organic light emitting diode (OLED). A proximity circuit generates a transmitted signal and a received signal. The received signal results from the transmitted signal being reflected by an external object. A control unit processes the received signal to determine a degree of motion of the external object. When the degree of motion is greater than a first predetermined threshold but not greater than a second predetermined threshold, the display is activated and operating at partial intensity. When the degree of motion is greater than the second predetermined threshold, the display is activated at full intensity. The degree of motion may be determined from the variation of the received signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: Computime, Ltd.Inventors: Chung Ming Cheng, Ho Sin Chan
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Publication number: 20090089886Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for restricting access to a control unit in an environmental system based on a lock level. The control unit (e.g., a thermostat) is configured with a selected lock level, where each lock level is mapped to an associated set of features. A user is able to access any of the features from the associated set of features without entering a security sequence. Also, a feature parameter may be restricted in accordance with the activated lock level. The control unit may be reconfigured with a different lock level by an administrator only when a security sequence is entered. Also, features may be mapped by an administrator to a set of features when the control unit is operating in the locked state. When the control unit is operating in the unlocked state, all supported features can be accessed by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: Computime, Ltd.Inventors: Chung Ming Cheng, Ho Sin Chan
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Publication number: 20090079577Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and systems for adjusting a communication channel between a control unit and a remote sensor. A system may include a control unit that controls an environmental unit and a remote sensor that provides data about an environmental factor as measured at the remote sensor. The remote sensor transmits a radio frequency (RF) signal that conveys the data to control unit through a directional antenna. The RF signal is received by the control unit through an omnidirectional antenna, and a signal strength parameter is determined from the received RF signal. A signal strength indication unit provides an indication from the signal strength parameter as a user adjusts the position of the directional antenna. With embodiments of the invention, a signal strength module generates an audio signal in accordance with an audio characteristic, which is indicative of the signal strength of the received RF signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: Computime, Ltd.Inventors: Chung Ming Cheng, Ho Sin Chan
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Publication number: 20090027422Abstract: An image adjusting device for adjusting brightness of an image signal is disclosed. The image adjusting device comprises a converting module and a processing module. The converting module is configured to convert an input image to an image signal. The processing module is coupled to the converting module and configured to adjust the image signal to generate an output signal according to a predetermined method, and the processing module further comprises a determining module, an adjusting module and a compensating module. The determining determines the brightness of the image signal to generate a determining signal. The adjusting module generates an adjusting signal according to the determining signal and a predetermined adjusting value. The compensating module adjusts the image signal to generate the output signal according to the adjusting signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventors: Chung-Ming Cheng, Tsung-Hsiang Huang