Patents by Inventor Fu Chen

Fu Chen 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: 20230244586
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an electronic device. The electronic device includes a computer system, a light emitting module, and a control unit. The computer system is adapted to execute a boot procedure, the boot procedure lasting for a first time period. A light emitting module includes a plurality of indicator lights, each indicator light providing an indication function. The control unit is electrically connected to the light emitting module. The control unit controls the indicator lights to generate a first light emitting effect within a second time period when the computer system enters the boot procedure. The second time period is shorter than the first time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Fu-Yu CAI, Chun-Fu CHEN, Che-Hsiung CHAO, Ming-Chih HUANG, Tong-Shen HSIUNG, Shang-Chih LIANG
  • Publication number: 20230240024
    Abstract: A method for adjusting the uniformity of a display is provided. The method includes the following steps. An angle sensor is disposed on a display. The display opposite to a measurement device is disposed on a rotation axis. The uniformity of a frame of the display at at least one use angle is measured by the measurement device, wherein the display is adjusted to a first use angle and is left still for a period of time, so that the uniformity of the display arranged at the first use angle has a first uniformity correction parameter; and a correspondence table relevant to the first use angle and the first uniformity correction parameter is stored to the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: Qisda Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Wen CHIOU, Shih-Yao LIN, Chun-Fu CHEN, Lung-Li CHUNG, Chen-Ning LIAO
  • Patent number: 11710620
    Abstract: A semiconductor processing system processes semiconductor wafers in a process chamber. The process chamber includes semiconductor process equipment for performing semiconductor processes within the chamber. The process chamber includes a heat pipe integrated with one or more components of the process chamber. The heat pipe effectively transfers heat from within the chamber to an exterior of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Chin Wei, Che-fu Chen
  • Patent number: 11706930
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a bottom electrode, a top electrode, a sidewall spacer, and a data storage element. The sidewall spacer is disposed aside the top electrode. The data storage element is located between the bottom electrode and the top electrode, and includes a ferroelectric material. The data storage element has a peripheral region which is disposed beneath the sidewall spacer and which has at least 60% of ferroelectric phase. A method for manufacturing the semiconductor device and a method for transforming a non-ferroelectric phase of a ferroelectric material to a ferroelectric phase are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Yu Chen, Sheng-Hung Shih, Fu-Chen Chang, Kuo-Chi Tu, Wen-Ting Chu
  • Publication number: 20230217993
    Abstract: A cigar cutter with an arresting mechanism includes a pivotally connected arresting block and a guide track divided into a smooth groove, an abutting groove with an abutting block having a portion corresponding to a space between two opposite sides of the smooth groove, and a direction-changing groove having a shoulder opposite to the abutting block and two ends in communication with an end of the smooth groove and an end of the abutting groove, respectively. The arresting block can be moved in the guide track. When the cutter enters a closed state from an open state, the arresting block sequentially touches the abutting block and the shoulder, driving itself to rotate. A length between two opposite sides of a rotated arresting block is greater than two opposite sides of the smooth groove, keeping the arresting block from extending into the smooth groove and the cutter in the closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventor: Shun-Fu CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230217842
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application are directed towards a resistive random-access memory (RRAM) cell comprising a barrier layer to constrain the movement of metal cations during operation of the RRAM cell. In some embodiments, the RRAM cell further comprises a bottom electrode, a top electrode, a switching layer, and an active metal layer. The switching layer, the barrier layer, and the active metal layer are stacked between the bottom and top electrodes, and the barrier layer is between the switching and active metal layers. The barrier layer is conductive and between has a lattice constant less than that of the active metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Fu-Chen Chang, Kuo-Chi Tu, Wen-Ting Chu, Chu-Jie Huang
  • Publication number: 20230215614
    Abstract: An iron core structure in a transformer which can show different leakage inductance values between primary and secondary windings includes an iron core, and the primary and secondary windings. A first core member of the iron core includes first and second side legs on either side of a first center leg, a second core member butted against the first includes third and fourth side legs on either side of a second center leg. The primary winding is arranged on the center leg, and the secondary winding is arranged on the side legs. The first and third side legs define a gap therebetween, there is a second gap defined between second and fourth side legs. Effective magnetic resistance of the side legs is increased, the primary and secondary windings show different leakage inductance values, and can meet diversified needs of power stage control circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: KAI-FU CHEN, CHIA-YUN LEE, KUEI-CHIH HOU
  • Publication number: 20230201417
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for eardrum repair includes: collagen present in an amount of 8 wt % to 12 wt %; a forming agent present in an amount of 19 wt % to 22 wt %; and rest of a solvent, wherein the forming agent is a polymer of polyethylene oxide (PEO) and polypropylene oxide (PPO), polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, polymethylmethacrylate, poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), poly[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate] (pDMAEMA) hydroxypropylcellulose, poly(vinylcaprolactame), poly-2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline, polyvinyl methyl ether or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Wen-Fu Lai, Li-Hsuan Chiu, Fu-Chen Kung
  • Patent number: 11682456
    Abstract: Methods for programming memory cells of a resistive memory device include applying a voltage pulse sequence to a memory cell to set a logic state of the memory cell. An initial set sequence of voltage pulses may be applied to the memory cell, followed by a reform voltage pulse having an amplitude greater than the amplitudes of the initial set sequence, and within ±5% of the amplitude of a voltage pulse used in an initial forming process. Additional voltage pulses having amplitudes that are less than the amplitude of the reform voltage pulse may be subsequently applied. By applying a reform voltage pulse in the middle of, or at the end of, a memory set sequence including multiple voltage pulses, a resistive memory device may have a larger memory window and improved data retention relative to resistive memory devices programmed using conventional programming methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Fu-Chen Chang, Chu-Jie Huang, Nai-Chao Su, Kuo-Chi Tu, Wen-Ting Chu
  • Patent number: 11668019
    Abstract: A method of controlling chemical concentration in electrolyte includes measuring a chemical concentration in an electrolyte, wherein the electrolyte is contained in a tank; and increasing a vapor flux through an exhaust pipe connected to the tank when the measured chemical concentration is lower than a control lower limit value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yung-Chang Huang, You-Fu Chen, Yu-Chi Tsai, Chu-Ting Chang
  • Patent number: 11664265
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a robotic arm includes: a base; at least one link secured to the base; a gripper secured to the at least one link, wherein: the gripper comprises a finger, the gripper is configured to secure a wafer while the at least one link is in motion, and the gripper is configured to release the wafer while the at least one link is stopped, a sensor disposed on the finger, the sensor configured to collect sensor data characterizing the robotic arm's interaction with a semiconductor processing chamber while the wafer is secured using the finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yan-Hong Liu, Ming-Feng Chen, Che-fu Chen, Hung-Wen Chen
  • Patent number: 11664444
    Abstract: A method, for making a semiconductor device, includes forming a first fin over a substrate. The method includes forming a dummy gate stack on the first fin. The method includes forming a first gate spacer along a side of the dummy gate stack. The first gate spacer includes a first dielectric material. The method includes forming a second gate spacer along a side of the first gate spacer. The second gate spacer includes a semiconductor material. The method includes forming a source/drain region in the first fin adjacent the second gate spacer. The method includes removing at least a portion of the second gate spacer to form a void extending between the first gate spacer and the source/drain region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hsu Ming Hsiao, Ming-Jhe Sie, Hsiu-Hao Tsao, Hong Pin Lin, Che-Fu Chen, An Chyi Wei, Yi-Jen Chen
  • Patent number: 11664260
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes: an orientation sensor configured to detect an orientation fiducial on a bevel of a wafer; a pedestal configured to rotate the wafer to allow the orientation sensor to detect the orientation fiducial and place the orientation fiducial at a predetermined orientation position; and a defect sensor configured to detect a wafer defect along a surface of the wafer while rotated by the pedestal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yan-Hong Liu, Daniel M. Y. Yang, Che-Fu Chen
  • Patent number: 11652089
    Abstract: A method for making a micro LED display panel not requiring high-accuracy or individual positioning includes providing a carrier substrate with micro LEDs, providing a TFT substrate including a driving circuit, and forming a conductive connecting element, an insulating layer, and a contact electrode layer on the TFT substrate. The insulating layer and the contact electrode layer are patterned to define a through hole, the first electrode is placed against the contact electrode layer, and different voltages Vref and Vdd are applied to the contact electrode layer and to the conductive connecting element respectively, creating an electrostatic attraction. The micro LEDs and the first electrode are transferred from the carrier substrate onto the TFT substrate; and the conductive connecting element is bonded to the first electrode. The method of making is simple. A micro LED display panel made by the method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Chang, Kuo-Sheng Lee, Chung-Wen Lai, Po-Fu Chen
  • Patent number: 11652317
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a receptacle connector disposed in a wearable machine and equipped with one row contacts and a set of magnets, and a cable connector equipped with two rows of contacts and another set of magnets so as to be mated with the receptacle connector in a flippable manner wherein the interface between the receptacle connector and the cable connector is of a stadium configuration, and the set of magnets are located at two opposite halves of the long sides of the stadium configuration in the diagonal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignees: FOXCONN (KUNSHAN) COMPUTER CONNECTOR CO., LTD., FOXCONN INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Joe-Fu Chen, Terrance F. Little
  • Publication number: 20230141332
    Abstract: In some examples, the disclosure describes a device that includes a stand enclosure that includes a first end to interact with a work surface and a second end to be coupled to a display device, a plurality of input ports coupled to the stand enclosure, and a connection interface coupled to the second end of the stand enclosure to allow communication between the display device and the plurality of inputs when the connection interface is coupled to the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Bang-Zhong Xu, Guo-Kai Li, Chun Fu Chen
  • Publication number: 20230135155
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first trench and a second trench in a base structure. The first trench has a first aspect ratio, and the second trench has a second aspect ratio lower than the first aspect ratio. A deposition process is then performed to deposit a layer. The layer includes a first portion extending into the first trench, and a second portion extending into the second trench. The first portion has a first thickness. The second portion has a second thickness greater than the first thickness by a first difference. The method further includes performing an etch-back process to etch the layer. After the etch-back process, the first portion has a third thickness, and the second portion has a fourth thickness. A second difference between the third thickness and the fourth thickness is smaller than the first difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Yen-Fu Chen, Kuei-Lun Lin, Da-Yuan Lee, Chi On Chui
  • Publication number: 20230129579
    Abstract: A high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) device including a substrate, a channel layer, a barrier layer, a p-type gallium nitride (GaN) spacer, a gate electrode, a source electrode, and a drain electrode is provided. The channel layer is disposed on the substrate. The barrier layer is disposed on the channel layer and has a protruding portion. The P-type GaN spacer is disposed on a side wall of the protruding portion. The gate electrode is disposed on the protruding portion and the P-type GaN spacer. The source electrode and the drain electrode are disposed on two sides of the gate electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Hao-Ming Lee, Ta Kang Lo, Tsai-Fu Chen, Shou-Wei Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11628450
    Abstract: A tramp metal removing device has a primary housing to define a product flow path for being passed by a stream of raw materials and a moving path. A secondary housing is connected to the primary housing. A plurality of drawer units are sequentially stacked on the primary housing and secondary housing. Each drawer unit has a frame, a plurality of magnetic members and a scraping assembly. The frame is coupled with the primary and secondary housings in a movable way. Each of magnetic members is secured on the frame and has a magnetic section and a non-magnetic section. The scraping assembly is coupled with the frame in a way that it is only moveable in the secondary housing for removing tramp metals of a stream of raw materials in a two-stage manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: TAI HAN EQUIPMENT ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shyh-Yi Wey, Wen-Cheng Chang, Kuen Ting Hsieh, Ken-Der Lin, Bao-Ding Li, Rong-Huei Wang, Jia-Ying Hong, Fu-Chen Wang, Ho-Chi Kang
  • Publication number: 20230108658
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a plurality of metal lines extending along a first direction, the plurality of metal lines being separated, in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, by integral multiples of a nominal minimum pitch. The integrated circuit further includes a plurality of standard cells, at least one of the plurality of standard cells having a cell height along the second direction being a non-integral multiple of the nominal minimum pitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Shang-Chih HSIEH, Chun-Fu CHEN, Ting-Wei CHIANG, Hui-Zhong ZHUANG, Hsiang-Jen TSENG