Patents by Inventor Chung-Yuan Su

Chung-Yuan Su 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).

  • Patent number: 10529876
    Abstract: An infrared sensor including a substrate, an infrared absorption layer and a concave is provided. The infrared absorption layer is formed on a substrate and has a sensing surface. The concave extends toward the substrate from a sensing surface of the infrared absorption layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Feng-Chia Hsu, Shing-Cheng Chang, Peng-Jen Chen, Chung-Yuan Su
  • Patent number: 10436654
    Abstract: An interaction force detection apparatus includes a sensor, a driving element, a moving element, and a connecting element. The connecting element is connected to the driving element and the sensor. The driving element is adapted to interact with the moving element, so as to generate a pair of forces. The pair of forces includes a first force and a second force, and a magnitude of the first force is equal to that of the second force. The sensor detects the first force exerted on the driving element, and the second force is exerted on the moving element to generate a movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan Su, Chih-Yuan Chen, Chao-Ta Huang, Yu-Wen Hsu
  • Publication number: 20190204064
    Abstract: A ball screw with tilt detector includes a screw rod, two screw nuts, a channel, a plurality of balls, and a tilt detector. The screw rod is extended along a direction of an axis. The two screw nuts are installed on the screw rod and capable of moving along the axis. The tilt detector is disposed between the two screw nuts to detect a tilt angle and a preload of the two screw nuts. The tilt detector includes a force receiving element, at least one first strain sensor, and at least one second strain sensor. The force receiving element includes a point symmetric ring-type structure, and the ring-type structure has two planes which are parallel to each other and respectively contact the two screw nuts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chih-Yuan Chen, Chung-Yuan Su, Chih-Che Lin, Chao-Ta Huang
  • Publication number: 20190196520
    Abstract: An apparatus with two anchors including a housing, a movable element, and a rotary element is provided. The housing includes a first expansion unit, a second expansion unit, and a linkage. First alignment structures are disposed in the movable element and anti-rotation structures are disposed in the linkage. When the movable element and the rotary element enter the housing from two ends and are coupled along an axis, the movable element and the rotary element can approach each other to expand the first expansion unit and the second expansion unit to fonn two anchors. The apparatus :with two anchors secures a sensor in a variety of environments such as walls or machines. When the apparatus with two anchors fixes a sensor in a hole of a stamping machine, the impact force does not cause stress concentration on the sensor so as to improve the reliability of the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 25, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chien-Nan Yeh, Chung-Yuan Su, Chih-Yuan Chen, Chao-Ta Huang, Yu-Wen Hsu
  • Publication number: 20190172958
    Abstract: An infrared sensor including a substrate, an infrared absorption layer and a concave is provided. The infrared absorption layer is formed on a substrate and has a sensing surface. The concave extends toward the substrate from a sensing surface of the infrared absorption layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Feng-Chia Hsu, Shing-Cheng Chang, Peng-Jen Chen, Chung-Yuan Su
  • Patent number: 10132877
    Abstract: A micro-electromechanical apparatus may include a substrate, a first frame, a plurality of first anchors, a region and a plurality of pivot elements. The plurality of first anchors and the region is disposed on the substrate. The region is surrounded by the plurality of first anchors. Each of the pivot elements includes a pivot end and a rotary end. Each of the pivot ends is connected to a corresponding first anchor and each of the rotary ends is connected to the first frame such that the first frame is able to rotate with respect to an axis passing the region. The micro-electromechanical apparatus having the pivot elements and the region is adapted for detecting multi-degree physical quantities such as angular velocities in at least two axes, angular velocities and accelerations, angular velocities and Earth's magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan Su, Chao-Ta Huang, Sheng-Ren Chiu
  • Publication number: 20180188123
    Abstract: An interaction force detection apparatus includes a sensor, a driving element, a moving element, and a connecting element. The connecting element is connected to the driving element and the sensor. The driving element is adapted to interact with the moving element, so as to generate a pair of forces. The pair of forces includes a first force and a second force, and a magnitude of the first force is equal to that of the second force. The sensor detects the first force exerted on the driving element, and the second force is exerted on the moving element to generate a movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan Su, Chih-Yuan Chen, Chao-Ta Huang, Yu-Wen Hsu
  • Patent number: 9841281
    Abstract: A micro-electromechanical apparatus includes a rotary element, at least one restraint and at least two folded springs. The rotary element is capable of rotating with respect to an axis. The folded springs are symmetrically disposed about the axis. Each folded spring has a moving end and a fixed end, the moving end is connected to the rotary element, and the fixed end is connected to the at least one restraint. The moving end is not located on the axis, and the fixed end is not located on the axis. A moving distance is defined as a distance between the moving end and the axis, a fixed distance is defined as a distance between the fixed end and the axis. A spring length is defined as a distance between the moving end and the fixed end. The spring length is varied according to the rotation of the rotary element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan Su, Chun-Yin Tsai, Chao-Ta Huang
  • Publication number: 20170184628
    Abstract: A micro-electromechanical (MEMS) apparatus includes a substrate, two first anchors, a frame, and two elastic members. The substrate is provided with a reference point thereon. The frame surrounds the two first anchors, and each of the elastic members connects the corresponding first anchor and the frame. Each of the first anchors is disposed near the center of the MEMS apparatus to decrease an effect caused by warpage of the substrate. The MEMS apparatus can be applied to an MEMS sensor having a rotatable mass, such as a three-axis accelerometer or a magnetometer, to improve process yield, reliability, and measurement accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Wen Hsu, Chung-Yuan Su, Chao-Ta Huang
  • Publication number: 20170188413
    Abstract: A micro-electromechanical temperature control system including a micro-electromechanical apparatus is provided. The micro-electromechanical apparatus includes a heater and a thermal reservoir. A specific heat capacity of the thermal reservoir is greater than a specific heat capacity of the heater, so that a heating time and a heating frequency of the heater are reduced to save electrical power consumption. The micro-electromechanical temperature control system is adapted for a micro-electromechanical sensor that is required to be controlled at an operating temperature, such as a gas sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Wen Hsu, Chung-Yuan Su, Chao-Ta Huang
  • Patent number: 9586815
    Abstract: A micro-electromechanical apparatus with multiple chambers and a method for manufacturing the same are provided, wherein various micro-electromechanical sensors are integrated into a single apparatus. For example, the micro-electromechanical apparatus in this disclosure may have two independent hermetically sealed chambers with different pressures, such that a micro-electromechanical barometer and a micro-electromechanical accelerometer can be operated in an optimal pressure circumstance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan Su, Chin-Fu Kuo, Tzung-Ching Lee, Chao-Ta Huang
  • Patent number: 9529012
    Abstract: A micro-electro mechanical apparatus with interdigitated spring including a substrate, at least one first mass, a movable electrode, a stationary electrode, an anchor and an interdigitated spring is provided. The movable electrode is disposed on the mass along an axial direction. The stationary electrode is disposed on the substrate along the axial direction, and the movable electrode and the stationary electrode have a critical gap there between. The interdigitated springs connects the mass and the anchor along the axial direction. The interdigitated spring includes first folded portions, first connecting portions, second folded portions, and second connecting portions. Each first folded portion includes two first spans and a first head portion. Each second folded portion includes two second spans and a second head portion. A width of the first span and a width of the second span are greater than the critical gap respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shih-Chieh Lin, Chao-Ta Huang, Chung-Yuan Su, Yu-Wen Hsu
  • Patent number: 9463673
    Abstract: A tire positioning method includes the following steps. Four wireless signals transmitted from four tires of a car are received by a wireless signal receiver. Each wireless signal includes a uniaxial acceleration. One of the tires which is located at a first location is identified according to the intensity of the wireless signals. The first location is the closest to the wireless signal receiver. When the car makes a turn, one of the tires which is located at a second location is identified according to the direction of each uniaxial acceleration. The second location and the first location are both located at one side of the car. The direction of the uniaxial acceleration of the tire which is located at the first location is identical to that of the tire which is at the second location. The side of the car is right side or left side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Shih-Ching Huang, Chin-Chia Chang, Chung-Yuan Su
  • Publication number: 20160137491
    Abstract: A micro-electromechanical apparatus with multiple chambers and a method for manufacturing the same are provided, wherein various micro-electromechanical sensors are integrated into a single apparatus. For example, the micro-electromechanical apparatus in this disclosure may have two independent hermetically sealed chambers with different pressures, such that a micro-electromechanical barometer and a micro-electromechanical accelerometer can be operated in an optimal pressure circumstance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan Su, Chin-Fu Kuo, Tzung-Ching Lee, Chao-Ta Huang
  • Publication number: 20160096403
    Abstract: A tire positioning method includes the following steps. Four wireless signals transmitted from four tires of a car are received by a wireless signal receiver. Each wireless signal includes a uniaxial acceleration. One of the tires which is located at a first location is identified according to the intensity of the wireless signals. The first location is the closest to the wireless signal receiver. When the car makes a turn, one of the tires which is located at a second location is identified according to the direction of each uniaxial acceleration. The second location and the first location are both located at one side of the car. The direction of the uniaxial acceleration of the tire which is located at the first location is identical to that of the tire which is at the second location. The side of the car is right side or left side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Shih-Ching Huang, Chin-Chia Chang, Chung-Yuan Su
  • Patent number: 9238576
    Abstract: A MEMS apparatus comprising composite vibrating unit and the manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The vibrating unit includes a stiffness element on which a first material is disposed. A second material being a conductive material is disposed on the first material and is extended to the stiffness element to remove electric charge on first material. When a temperature is changed, a variation direction of a Young's modulus of the first material is opposite to a variation direction of a Young's modulus of the stiffness element. The unique attributes above allow vibrating unit of the MEMS apparatus such as resonator and gyroscope to have stable resonance frequency against the change of temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan Su, Chao-Ta Huang, Tzung-Ching Lee, Yu-Wen Hsu
  • Patent number: 9227840
    Abstract: A micro-electro mechanical apparatus having a PN-junction is provided. The micro-electro mechanical apparatus includes a movable mass, a conductive layer, and an electrode. The movable mass includes a P-type semiconductor layer and an N-type semiconductor layer. The PN-junction is formed between the P-type semiconductor layer and the N-type semiconductor layer. The micro-electro mechanical apparatus is capable of eliminating abnormal voltage signal when an alternating current passes through the conductive layer. The micro-electro mechanical apparatus is adapted to measure acceleration and magnetic field. The micro-electro mechanical apparatus can be other types of micro-electro mechanical apparatus such as micro-electro mechanical scanning micro-mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan Su, Chin-Fu Kuo, Chih-Yuan Chen, Chao-Ta Huang
  • Publication number: 20150308830
    Abstract: A micro-electromechanical apparatus may include a substrate, a first frame, a plurality of first anchors, a region and a plurality of pivot elements. The plurality of first anchors and the region is disposed on the substrate. The region is surrounded by the plurality of first anchors. Each of the pivot elements includes a pivot end and a rotary end. Each of the pivot ends is connected to a corresponding first anchor and each of the rotary ends is connected to the first frame such that the first frame is able to rotate with respect to an axis passing the region. The micro-electromechanical apparatus having the pivot elements and the region is adapted for detecting multi-degree physical quantities such as angular velocities in at least two axes, angular velocities and accelerations, angular velocities and Earth's magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan Su, Chao-Ta Huang, Sheng-Ren Chiu
  • Publication number: 20150260517
    Abstract: A micro-electromechanical apparatus includes a rotary element, at least one restraint and at least two folded springs. The rotary element is capable of rotating with respect to an axis. The folded springs are symmetrically disposed about the axis. Each folded spring has a moving end and a fixed end, the moving end is connected to the rotary element, and the fixed end is connected to the at least one restraint. The moving end is not located on the axis, and the fixed end is not located on the axis. A moving distance is defined as a distance between the moving end and the axis, a fixed distance is defined as a distance between the fixed end and the axis. A spring length is defined as a distance between the moving end and the fixed end. The spring length is varied according to the rotation of the rotary element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan SU, Chun-Yin TSAI, Chao-Ta HUANG
  • Publication number: 20150183632
    Abstract: A micro-electro mechanical apparatus having a PN-junction is provided. The micro-electro mechanical apparatus includes a movable mass, a conductive layer, and an electrode. The movable mass includes a P-type semiconductor layer and an N-type semiconductor layer. The PN-junction is formed between the P-type semiconductor layer and the N-type semiconductor layer. The micro-electro mechanical apparatus is capable of eliminating abnormal voltage signal when an alternating current passes through the conductive layer. The micro-electro mechanical apparatus is adapted to measure acceleration and magnetic field. The micro-electro mechanical apparatus can be other types of micro-electro mechanical apparatus such as micro-electro mechanical scanning micro-mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan Su, Chin-Fu Kuo, Chih-Yuan Chen, Chao-Ta Huang