Patents by Inventor Chung-Wei Hsieh

Chung-Wei Hsieh 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: 20240387518
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate. A first nanosheet structure and a second nanosheet structure are disposed on the substrate. Each of the first and second nanosheet structures have at least one nanosheet forming source/drain regions and a gate structure including a conductive gate contact. A first oxide structure is disposed on the substrate between the first and second nanosheet structures. A conductive terminal is disposed in or on the first oxide structure. The conductive terminal, the first oxide structure and the gate structure of the first nanosheet structure define a capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Chung-Hui Chen, Wan-Te Chen, Shu-Wei Chung, Tung-Heng Hsieh, Tzu-Ching Chang, Tsung-Hsin Yu, Yung Feng Chang
  • Patent number: 12131496
    Abstract: A method for identifying objects by shape in close proximity to other objects of different shapes obtains point cloud information of multiple objects. The objects are arranged in at least two trays and the trays are stacked. A depth image of the objects is obtained according to the point cloud information, and the depth image of the objects is separated and layered to obtain a layer information of all the objects. An object identification system also disclosed. Three-dimensional machine vision is utilized in identifying the objects, improving the accuracy of object identification, and enabling the mechanical arm to accurately grasp the required object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Tung-Chun Hsieh, Chung-Wei Wu, Sung-Chuan Lee, Chien-Ming Ko, Tze-Chin Lo, Chih-Wei Li, Hsin-Ko Yu
  • Publication number: 20240355691
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a circuit substrate, an interposer structure, a plurality of dies, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The interposer structure is disposed on the circuit substrate. The plurality of dies is disposed on the interposer structure, wherein the plurality of dies is electrically connected to the circuit substrate through the interposer structure. The insulating encapsulant is disposed on the circuit substrate, wherein the insulating encapsulant surrounds the plurality of dies and the interposer structure and encapsulates at least the interposer structure, the insulating encapsulant has a groove that surrounds the interposer structure and the plurality of dies, and the interposer structure and the plurality of dies are confined to be located within the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Cheng Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin
  • Publication number: 20240310412
    Abstract: An universal probe card and a testing method are disclosed. The universal probe card includes a plurality of probes. The probes are configured to contact and test a plurality of different patterns to be tested. Each of the plurality of different patterns to be tested includes a plurality of portions to be tested. A pitch between the plurality of probes is a greatest common factor of pitches between the plurality of portions to be tested in the plurality of different patterns to be tested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: CHUNG-HSIUNG HO, CHIA-WEI CHEN, PING-JUI HSIEH
  • Patent number: 12094872
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate. A first nanosheet structure and a second nanosheet structure are disposed on the substrate. Each of the first and second nanosheet structures have at least one nanosheet forming source/drain regions and a gate structure including a conductive gate contact. A first oxide structure is disposed on the substrate between the first and second nanosheet structures. A conductive terminal is disposed in or on the first oxide structure. The conductive terminal, the first oxide structure and the gate structure of the first nanosheet structure define a capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Hui Chen, Wan-Te Chen, Shu-Wei Chung, Tung-Heng Hsieh, Tzu-Ching Chang, Tsung-Hsin Yu, Yung Feng Chang
  • Publication number: 20240293962
    Abstract: A molded semiconductor device includes a semiconductor device and a molding material encapsulating the semiconductor device, wherein an upper surface of the molding material is substantially coplanar with an upper surface of the semiconductor device and comprises a groove at least partially surrounding the upper surface of the semiconductor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Feng Weng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Yao-Tong Lai, Chia-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20240290734
    Abstract: A package structure includes a semiconductor device, a molding compound, a first dielectric layer, and a through-via. The molding compound is in contact with a sidewall of the semiconductor device. The first dielectric layer is over the molding compound and the semiconductor device. The through-via is in the molding compound and the first dielectric layer. The through-via is a continuous element and in contact with the first dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsuan TAI, Ting-Ting KUO, Yu-Chih HUANG, Chih-Wei LIN, Hsiu-Jen LIN, Chih-Hua CHEN, Ming-Da CHENG, Ching-Hua HSIEH, Hao-Yi TSAI, Chung-Shi LIU
  • Patent number: 12057359
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a circuit substrate, an interposer structure, a plurality of dies, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The interposer structure is disposed on the circuit substrate. The plurality of dies is disposed on the interposer structure, wherein the plurality of dies is electrically connected to the circuit substrate through the interposer structure. The insulating encapsulant is disposed on the circuit substrate, wherein the insulating encapsulant surrounds the plurality of dies and the interposer structure and encapsulates at least the interposer structure, the insulating encapsulant has a groove that surrounds the interposer structure and the plurality of dies, and the interposer structure and the plurality of dies are confined to be located within the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Cheng Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin
  • Publication number: 20240258407
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes channel members vertically stacked above a substrate, a gate structure engaging the channel members, a gate sidewall spacer disposed on a sidewall of the gate structure, an epitaxial feature abutting end portions of the channel members, and inner spacers interposing the gate structure and the epitaxial feature. The end portion of at least one of the channel members includes a first dopant. A concentration of the first dopant in the end portion of the at least one of the channel members is higher than in a center portion of the at least one of the channel members. The concentration of the first dopant in the end portion of the at least one of the channel members is higher than in an outer portion of the epitaxial feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Chih-Ching Wang, Chung-I Yang, Jon-Hsu Ho, Wen-Hsing Hsieh, Kuan-Lun Cheng, Chung-Wei Wu, Zhiqiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20230169796
    Abstract: An image analysis method includes the flowing steps. Firstly, an image stream is received. Then, a to-be-analyzed frame of the image stream is analyzed to obtain a scene type of the to-be-analyzed frame. Then, whether the scene type of the to-be-analyzed frame is a classification of needing posture analysis is determined. Then, a human body posture of a human body image of the to-be-analyzed frame is obtained when the scene type of the to-be-analyzed frame is the classification of needing posture analysis. Then, an event type of the to-be-analyzed frame according to the scene type and the human body posture is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Sanket Nagnath YERULE, Wei-Cheng SUN, Chung-Wei HSIEH, Ting-Wei FAN
  • Patent number: 10364503
    Abstract: A medical gas-liquid supply system including an electrolytic gas generator, a pure water supply device, a control unit, a first gas storing unit, a second gas storing unit and a gas output unit is provided. The control unit is electrically connected to the electrolytic gas generator for controlling the voltage value of the electrolytic gas generator and the type of gases generated by the electrolytic gas generator. The first and second gas storing units are communicated to the electrolytic gas generator for storing the first and second gases generated by the electrolytic gas generator respectively. The gas output unit is communicated to the first and second gas storing units and has first, second and third output ends for outputting the first gas, a mixed gas and the second gas respectively, in which the mixed gas includes the first and second gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: YUAN ZE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Guo-Bin Jung, Chia-Chen Yeh, Jyun-Wei Yu, Chia-Ching Ma, Chung-Wei Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10244780
    Abstract: A food preservation system is provided. The system includes a storage cabinet for storing foods, an electrolytic gas generator, a gas sensor and a control unit. The electrolytic gas generator is in fluid communication with the storage cabinet to output a first gas and a second gas to preserve the foods. The gas sensor is arranged in the storage cabinet to detect the concentration of the gases in the storage cabinet for obtaining gas concentration information which includes a first gas concentration and a second gas concentration. The control unit is electrically connected to the electrolytic gas generator and the gas sensor. According to the received gas concentration information, the control unit adjusts the applied voltage of the electrolytic gas generator to control the gas species generated by the electrolytic gas generator and the first and second gas concentrations in the storage cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: YUAN ZE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Guo-Bin Jung, Chia-Chen Yeh, Jyun-Wei Yu, Chia-Ching Ma, Chung-Wei Hsieh, Cheng-Lung Lin, Kuan-Fu Liao, Jing-Yu Hu
  • Patent number: 10246355
    Abstract: An aquaculture system is provided. The aquaculture system includes a cultivation pond, a water circulation unit, a water quality detector, and a water processing module. The cultivation pond for storing the cultivation water has a recirculation inlet and recirculation outlet. The water circulation unit is in fluid communication with the cultivation pond to allow the cultivation water in the cultivation pond to circulate through the water circulation unit. The water quality detector is used to detect the quality of the water to obtain water quality information. The water processing module includes an electrolytic gas generator and a control unit to improve the quality of water. The control unit receives the water quality information and adjusts the applied voltage on the electrolytic gas generator according to the water quality information to control the gas species and a ratio of the gases generated by the electrolytic gas generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: YUAN ZE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Guo-Bin Jung, Chia-chen Yeh, Jyun-Wei Yu, Chia-Ching Ma, Chung-Wei Hsieh, Cheng-Lung Lin
  • Patent number: 9926635
    Abstract: An irrigation system is provided. The irrigation system includes a reservoir for storing irrigation water, an electrolytic gas generator, a detector, and a control unit. The electrolytic gas generator is in fluid communication with the reservoir to output a first gas and a second gas generated by the electrolytic gas generator to the irrigation water. The detector is arranged in the water reservoir to detect the concentrations of dissolved first gas and dissolved second gas of the irrigation water to obtain dissolved gas concentration information. The control unit electrically connects to the detector and the electrolytic gas generator receives the dissolved gas concentration information and adjusts the voltage applied to the electrolytic gas generator according to the dissolved gas concentration information to control the type of gas generated by the electrolytic gas generator and the concentrations of dissolved first and second gas of the irrigation water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: YUAN ZE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Guo-Bin Jung, Chia-Chen Yeh, Jyun-Wei Yu, Chia-Ching Ma, Chung-Wei Hsieh, Cheng-Lung Lin
  • Publication number: 20170360070
    Abstract: A food preservation system is provided. The system includes a storage cabinet for storing foods, an electrolytic gas generator, a gas sensor and a control unit. The electrolytic gas generator is in fluid communication with the storage cabinet to output a first gas and a second gas to preserve the foods. The gas sensor is arranged in the storage cabinet to detect the concentration of the gases in the storage cabinet for obtaining gas concentration information which includes a first gas concentration and a second gas concentration. The control unit is electrically connected to the electrolytic gas generator and the gas sensor. According to the received gas concentration information, the control unit adjusts the applied voltage of the electrolytic gas generator to control the gas species generated by the electrolytic gas generator and the first and second gas concentrations in the storage cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: GUO-BIN JUNG, CHIA-CHEN YEH, JYUN-WEI YU, CHIA-CHING MA, CHUNG-WEI HSIEH, CHENG-LUNG LIN, KUAN-FU LIAO, JING-YU HU
  • Publication number: 20170362723
    Abstract: A medical gas-liquid supply system including an electrolytic gas generator, a pure water supply device, a control unit, a first gas storing unit, a second gas storing unit and a gas output unit is provided. The control unit is electrically connected to the electrolytic gas generator for controlling the voltage value of the electrolytic gas generator and the type of gases generated by the electrolytic gas generator. The first and second gas storing units are communicated to the electrolytic gas generator for storing the first and second gases generated by the electrolytic gas generator respectively. The gas output unit is communicated to the first and second gas storing units and has first, second and third output ends for outputting the first gas, a mixed gas and the second gas respectively, in which the mixed gas includes the first and second gases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: GUO-BIN JUNG, CHIA-CHEN YEH, JYUN-WEI YU, CHIA-CHING MA, CHUNG-WEI HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20170362103
    Abstract: An aquaculture system is provided. The aquaculture system includes a cultivation pond, a water circulation unit, a water quality detector, and a water processing module. The cultivation pond for storing the cultivation water has a recirculation inlet and recirculation outlet. The water circulation unit is in fluid communication with the cultivation pond to allow the cultivation water in the cultivation pond to circulate through the water circulation unit. The water quality detector is used to detect the quality of the water to obtain water quality information. The water processing module includes an electrolytic gas generator and a control unit to improve the quality of water. The control unit receives the water quality information and adjusts the applied voltage on the electrolytic gas generator according to the water quality information to control the gas species and a ratio of the gases generated by the electrolytic gas generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: GUO-BIN JUNG, Chia-chen Yeh, JYUN-WEI YU, Chia-Ching Ma, CHUNG-WEI HSIEH, CHENG-LUNG LIN
  • Publication number: 20170362722
    Abstract: An irrigation system is provided. The irrigation system includes a reservoir for storing irrigation water, an electrolytic gas generator, a detector, and a control unit. The electrolytic gas generator is in fluid communication with the reservoir to output a first gas and a second gas generated by the electrolytic gas generator to the irrigation water. The detector is arranged in the water reservoir to detect the concentrations of dissolved first gas and dissolved second gas of the irrigation water to obtain dissolved gas concentration information. The control unit electrically connects to the detector and the electrolytic gas generator receives the dissolved gas concentration information and adjusts the voltage applied to the electrolytic gas generator according to the dissolved gas concentration information to control the type of gas generated by the electrolytic gas generator and the concentrations of dissolved first and second gas of the irrigation water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: GUO-BIN JUNG, CHIA-CHEN YEH, JYUN-WEI YU, CHIA-CHING MA, CHUNG-WEI HSIEH, CHENG-LUNG LIN
  • Patent number: 5801997
    Abstract: A reciprocating or ping-pong voltage boosting circuit is described. The ping-pong boosting circuit has a first and a second boost circuit connected between the power supply voltage source and a ground reference point to generate a first instance and a second instance of a boost voltage. The reciprocating circuit has a switching circuit to alternately place the first and second instance of the boost voltage upon the signal line to bring the voltage level of the signal line to that of the boost voltage. A boost control circuit will provide a switching signal that will control the alternate placing of the first and second instances of the boost voltage upon the signal line. The boost control circuit will provide a boost signal that will cause the first and second boost circuits to generate the first and second instances of the boost voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chung-Wei Hsieh, Yung-Ching Hsieh, Tah-Kang Joseph Ting