Patents by Inventor Fengming Lin

Fengming Lin 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: 11929406
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate electrode, first and second passivation layers, first and second field plates. The gate electrode is disposed above nitride-based semiconductor layers. The first passivation layer covers the gate electrode. The first field plate is disposed on the first passivation layer. The first passivation layer has a first portion covered with the first field plate and a second portion free from coverage of the first field plate. The second passivation layer covers the first field plate. The second field plate is disposed over the second passivation layer. The second passivation has a first portion covered with the second field plate and a second portion is free from coverage of the second field plate. A thickness difference between the first and second portions of the first passivation layer is less than a thickness difference between the first and second portions of the second passivation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: INNOSCIENCE (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Qiyue Zhao, Wuhao Gao, Fengming Lin
  • Publication number: 20220376061
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate electrode, first and second passivation layers, first and second field plates. The gate electrode is disposed above nitride-based semiconductor layers. The first passivation layer covers the gate electrode. The first field plate is disposed on the first passivation layer. The first passivation layer has a first portion covered with the first field plate and a second portion free from coverage of the first field plate. The second passivation layer covers the first field plate. The second field plate is disposed over the second passivation layer. The second passivation has a first portion covered with the second field plate and a second portion is free from coverage of the second field plate. A thickness difference between the first and second portions of the first passivation layer is less than a thickness difference between the first and second portions of the second passivation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Qiyue ZHAO, Wuhao GAO, Fengming LIN
  • Patent number: 11216143
    Abstract: A force sensing module includes a first transparent electrode, a second transparent electrode, and a light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer. The light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer includes at least one light-transmitting electrode layer and at least one functional spacer layer. The light-transmitting electrode layer has a first resistivity. The functional spacer layer has a second resistivity greater than the first resistivity. The light-transmitting electrode layer and the functional spacer layer are stacked between the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode. The light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer has an optical transmittance greater than 85% and a haze less than 3%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: TPK TOUCH SOLUTIONS (XIAMEN) INC.
    Inventors: Lien Hsin Lee, Ren Hung Wang, Wei Yi Lin, Fengming Lin, Wen Shan Cheng, Ming Hsien Ko, Yan Zhao, Tai Shih Cheng
  • Publication number: 20210389835
    Abstract: A force sensing module includes a first transparent electrode, a second transparent electrode, and a light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer. The light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer includes at least one light-transmitting electrode layer and at least one functional spacer layer. The light-transmitting electrode layer has a first resistivity. The functional spacer layer has a second resistivity greater than the first resistivity. The light-transmitting electrode layer and the functional spacer layer are stacked between the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode. The light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer has an optical transmittance greater than 85% and a haze less than 3%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Lien Hsin Lee, Ren Hung Wang, Wei Yi Lin, Fengming Lin, Wen Shan Cheng, Ming Hsien Ko, Yan Zhao, Tai Shih Cheng
  • Patent number: 10719150
    Abstract: A touch panel and a fabricating method thereof are provided in the instant disclosure. The touch panel having a non-display area and a display area includes a shielding layer disposed on a side of a substrate and defining the non-display area on the substrate; a sensing electrode layer disposed on the substrate at the same side as the shielding layer, wherein at least one portion of the sensing electrode layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate in the display area; a first protecting layer disposed in the display area and covering the sensing electrode layer; and a second protecting layer disposed in the non-display area and covering the shielding layer. By modifying the structure of the protecting layer, the height difference between the sensing electrode layer and the shielding layer may not cause the color difference due to the non-uniform protecting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: TPK Touch Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Chuandai Tang, Xianbin Xu, Fengming Lin
  • Patent number: 10558071
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an optical bonding apparatus with multiple layer structure including a pressure sensitive bonding layer and a thermal flow pressure sensitive bonding layer. The thermal flow pressure sensitive bonding layer is used for bonding to a rough surface of an object and superposing on the pressure sensitive bonding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: TPK TOUCH SOLUTIONS (XIAMEN) INC.
    Inventors: Yuhwen Lee, Xianbin Xu, Qiong Yuan, Fengming Lin
  • Publication number: 20190324565
    Abstract: A touch panel and a fabricating method thereof are provided in the instant disclosure. The touch panel having a non-display area and a display area includes a shielding layer disposed on a side of a substrate and defining the non-display area on the substrate; a sensing electrode layer disposed on the substrate at the same side as the shielding layer, wherein at least one portion of the sensing electrode layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate in the display area; a first protecting layer disposed in the display area and covering the sensing electrode layer; and a second protecting layer disposed in the non-display area and covering the shielding layer. By modifying the structure of the protecting layer, the height difference between the sensing electrode layer and the shielding layer may not cause the color difference due to the non-uniform protecting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Chuangdai Tang, Xianbin Xu, Fengming Lin
  • Patent number: 9983704
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a substrate, a masking layer, a touch circuit structure, a protective layer and a first shatterproof layer. The substrate has an upper surface and a first lateral surface disposed on the peripheral of the upper surface and extending outward from the upper surface. The masking layer is disposed on an edge of the upper surface. The touch circuit structure is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate. The protective layer covers at least the touch circuit structure and has a second lateral surface. The first shatterproof layer covers the second lateral surface and at least a part of the first lateral surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: TPK Touch Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Ho-Hsun Chi, Fengming Lin
  • Patent number: 9983707
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a cover plate, a light transmissive separating layer, an opaque layer and a touch sensing layer. The cover plate has an inner surface and a plate lateral surface adjoined to each other. The inner surface has a first portion and a second portion adjoined to each other. The light transmissive separating layer covers the first portion and has a peripheral zone and a central zone. The peripheral zone surrounds the central zone. The light transmissive separating layer has a light transmissive lateral surface distal to the central zone. The opaque layer covers the peripheral zone and has an opaque outer lateral surface substantially aligned with the light transmissive lateral surface. The touch sensing layer is located on the central zone, and the light transmissive separating layer separates the cover plate and the touch sensing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: TPK Touch Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Ho-Hsun Chi, Fengming Lin, Xianbin Xu, Yuh-Wen Lee, Jinpiao Chen, Zhiqian Ye
  • Publication number: 20180136751
    Abstract: A touch panel and a fabricating method thereof are provided in the instant disclosure. The touch panel having a non-display area and a display area includes a shielding layer disposed on a side of a substrate and defining the non-display area on the substrate; a sensing electrode layer disposed on the substrate at the same side as the shielding layer, wherein at least one portion of the sensing electrode layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate in the display area; a first protecting layer disposed in the display area and covering the sensing electrode layer; and a second protecting layer disposed in the non-display area and covering the shielding layer. By modifying the structure of the protecting layer, the height difference between the sensing electrode layer and the shielding layer may not cause the color difference due to the non-uniform protecting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Chuangdai Tang, Xianbin Xu, Fengming Lin
  • Patent number: 9948296
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a conductive film of a touch panel. The conductive film has a film and a plurality of a plurality of hydrophobic units. The film is used for sensing touch signals, and the hydrophobic units are disposed in the film with intervals. Conductive material of the conductive film of the touch panel is distributed outside the region of the hydrophobic units, and as the hydrophobic units have good light transmittance, the touch panel of the present disclosure has a characteristic of high light transmittance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: TPK Touch Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Xianbin Xu, Keming Ruan, Fengming Lin
  • Patent number: 9874954
    Abstract: A touch panel and a fabricating method thereof are provided in the instant disclosure. The touch panel having a non-display area and a display area includes a shielding layer disposed on a side of a substrate and defining the non-display area on the substrate; a sensing electrode layer disposed on the substrate at the same side as the shielding layer, wherein at least one portion of the sensing electrode layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate in the display area; a first protecting layer disposed in the display area and covering the sensing electrode layer; and a second protecting layer disposed in the non-display area and covering the shielding layer. By modifying the structure of the protecting layer, the height difference between the sensing electrode layer and the shielding layer may not cause the color difference due to the non-uniform protecting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: TPK Touch Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Chuangdai Tang, Xianbin Xu, Fengming Lin
  • Publication number: 20170192543
    Abstract: A touch panel and a fabricating method thereof are provided in the instant disclosure. The touch panel having a non-display area and a display area includes a shielding layer disposed on a side of a substrate and defining the non-display area on the substrate; a sensing electrode layer disposed on the substrate at the same side as the shielding layer, wherein at least one portion of the sensing electrode layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate in the display area; a first protecting layer disposed in the display area and covering the sensing electrode layer; and a second protecting layer disposed in the non-display area and covering the shielding layer. By modifying the structure of the protecting layer, the height difference between the sensing electrode layer and the shielding layer may not cause the color difference due to the non-uniform protecting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: TPK Touch Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Chuangdai Tang, Xianbin Xu, Fengming Lin
  • Patent number: 9665230
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a touch technology, and more particularly to a touch device and a fabrication method thereof. The touch device comprises a sensing area and a peripheral area. The touch device further comprises a sensing electrode layer, a shading layer, a signal transmission line layer, and a conductive layer. The sensing electrode layer extends from the sensing area to the peripheral area. The shading layer is disposed on the peripheral area to overlay the sensing electrode layer and has a through hole to expose a portion of the sensing electrode layer. The signal transmission line layer is disposed on the shading layer and does not cover the through hole. The conductive layer fills the through hole and electrically connects the sensing electrode layer. In addition, a fabrication, method of a touch device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: TPK Touch Solutions (XIAMEN) Inc.
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Hsiang-Lung Hsia, Yanjun Xie, Feng Chen, Fengming Lin, Xianbin Xu, Keming Ruan
  • Patent number: 9600105
    Abstract: A touch panel device is provided, having a cover plate, a first mask layer, a signal trace layer and a second mask layer. The cover plate has a visible area and a shield area at a side of the visible area. The shield area is divided into first, second area, third areas sequentially from the visible area to an edge of the shield area. The first mask layer disposed in the first and second areas of the shield area over a surface of the cover plate, wherein the first mask layer has a flat surface. The signal trace layer is disposed in the first area of the shield area over the flat surface. The second mask layer is at least disposed in the third area near the edge of the cover plate. A viscosity of the second mask layer is larger than a viscosity of the first mask layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: TPK Touch Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Keming Ruan, Ho-Hsun Chi, Fengming Lin, Xianbin Xu, Chuandai Tang
  • Publication number: 20160259440
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a cover plate, a light transmissive separating layer, an opaque layer and a touch sensing layer. The cover plate has an inner surface and a plate lateral surface adjoined to each other. The inner surface has a first portion and a second portion adjoined to each other. The light transmissive separating layer covers the first portion and has a peripheral zone and a central zone. The peripheral zone surrounds the central zone. The light transmissive separating layer has a light transmissive lateral surface distal to the central zone. The opaque layer covers the peripheral zone and has an opaque outer lateral surface substantially aligned with the light transmissive lateral surface. The touch sensing layer is located on the central zone, and the light transmissive separating layer separates the cover plate and the touch sensing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Ho-Hsun Chi, Fengming Lin, Xianbin Xu, Yuh-Wen Lee, Jinpiao Chen, Zhiqian Ye
  • Publication number: 20160216821
    Abstract: An optical adhesive includes a first surface, a second surface, and plural first recessed strips. The first surface is opposite to the first surface. The first recessed strips of the optical adhesive are disposed on the first surface. The optical adhesive has a transmittance greater than 80% in a visible spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Xianbin Xu, Fengming Lin
  • Publication number: 20160132157
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a touch technology, and more particularly to a touch device and a fabrication method thereof. The touch device comprises a sensing area and a peripheral area. The touch device further comprises a sensing electrode layer, a shading layer, a signal transmission line layer, and a conductive layer. The sensing electrode layer extends from the sensing area to the peripheral area. The shading layer is disposed on the peripheral area to overlay the sensing electrode layer and has a through hole to expose a portion of the sensing electrode layer. The signal transmission line layer is disposed on the shading layer and does not cover the through hole. The conductive layer fills the through hole and electrically connects the sensing electrode layer. In addition, a fabrication, method of a touch device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Hsiang-Lung Hsia, Yanjun Xie, Feng Chen, Fengming Lin, Xianbin Xu, Keming Ruan
  • Patent number: 9280241
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a touch panel, and more particularly, to a touch panel having no or a reduced number of frames. The touch panel includes a substrate, a plurality of first electrodes, and second electrodes, wherein the first electrodes and the second electrodes are disposed on two opposite sides of the substrate, respectively. The first electrodes extend along an initial direction from initial positions and divert from the initial direction to terminate in first termination positions. The second electrodes extend from second initial positions and terminate in second termination positions along a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Keming Ruan, Fengming Lin
  • Patent number: 9279068
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an optical bonding apparatus, including: a first bonding layer; a second bonding layer; and a dismountable bonding layer superposed between the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer. The present invention also discloses a touch sensitive display using the optical bonding apparatus and a method of making the optical bonding apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: TPK Touch Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Yuh-Wen Lee, Qiong Yuan, Xianbin Xu, Fengming Lin