Patents by Inventor Hidekazu Miyake

Hidekazu Miyake 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: 12271088
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes an insulating substrate, a first metal layer on the insulating substrate, a first insulating layer on the insulating substrate and the first metal layer, a semiconductor layer on the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer on the semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer, a second metal layer on the second insulating layer, and a first electrode and a second electrode which are electrically connected to the semiconductor layer. The first metal layer overlaps the second metal layer. A third metal layer contacts a top surface of the second metal layer and a top surface of the first metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Arichika Ishida, Hidekazu Miyake, Hiroto Miyake, Isao Suzumura
  • Patent number: 12100709
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to make it possible to form an LTPS TFT and an oxide semiconductor TFT on the same substrate. A display device includes a substrate having a display region in which pixels are formed. The pixel includes a first TFT using an oxide semiconductor 109. An oxide film 110 as an insulating material is formed on the oxide semiconductor 109. A gate electrode 111 is formed on the oxide film 110. A first electrode 115 is connected to a drain of the first TFT via a first through hole formed in the oxide film 110. A second electrode 116 is connected to a source of the first TFT via a second through hole formed in the oxide film 110.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Isao Suzumura, Kazufumi Watabe, Yoshinori Ishii, Hidekazu Miyake, Yohei Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 11921392
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes an insulating substrate, a first metal layer on the insulating substrate, a first insulating layer on the insulating substrate and the first metal layer, a semiconductor layer on the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer on the semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer, a second metal layer on the second insulating layer, and a first electrode and a second electrode which are electrically connected to the semiconductor layer. The first metal layer overlaps the second metal layer. A third metal layer contacts a top surface of the second metal layer and a top surface of the first metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Arichika Ishida, Hidekazu Miyake, Hiroto Miyake, Isao Suzumura
  • Patent number: 11810921
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to make it possible to form an LTPS TFT and an oxide semiconductor TFT on the same substrate. A display device includes a substrate having a display region in which pixels are formed. The pixel includes a first TFT using an oxide semiconductor 109. An oxide film 110 as an insulating material is formed on the oxide semiconductor 109. A gate electrode 111 is formed on the oxide film 110. A first electrode 115 is connected to a drain of the first TFT via a first through hole formed in the oxide film 110. A second electrode 116 is connected to a source of the first TFT via a second through hole formed in the oxide film 110.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Isao Suzumura, Kazufumi Watabe, Yoshinori Ishii, Hidekazu Miyake, Yohei Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 11521990
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to make it possible to form an LTPS TFT and an oxide semiconductor TFT on the same substrate. A display device includes a substrate having a display region in which pixels are formed. The pixel includes a first TFT using an oxide semiconductor 109. An oxide film 110 as an insulating material is formed on the oxide semiconductor 109. A gate electrode 111 is formed on the oxide film 110. A first electrode 115 is connected to a drain of the first. TFT via a first through hole formed in the oxide film 110. A second electrode 116 is connected to a source of the first TFT via a second through hole formed in the oxide film 110.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Isao Suzumura, Kazufumi Watabe, Yoshinori Ishii, Hidekazu Miyake, Yohei Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 11474406
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes an insulating substrate, a first metal layer on the insulating substrate, a first insulating layer on the insulating substrate and the first metal layer, a semiconductor layer on the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer on the semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer, a second metal layer on the second insulating layer, and a first electrode and a second electrode which are electrically connected to the semiconductor layer. The first metal layer overlaps the second metal layer. A third metal layer contacts a top surface of the second metal layer and a top surface of the first metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Arichika Ishida, Hidekazu Miyake, Hiroto Miyake, Isao Suzumura
  • Patent number: 11145764
    Abstract: A display device includes a pixel layer for displaying an image and a circuit layer including a thin film transistor for driving the pixel layer. The thin film transistor includes a semiconductor layer including a channel region and a source region and a drain region sandwiching the channel region, a first gate electrode facing the channel region on a first side which is either above or below the semiconductor layer, a second gate electrode facing at least the channel region and the source region on a second side opposite to the first side, a source electrode connected to the source region, and a drain electrode connected to the drain region. The source electrode penetrates through the semiconductor layer and is connected to the second gate electrode on the second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventor: Hidekazu Miyake
  • Publication number: 20210288078
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to make it possible to form an LTPS TFT and an oxide semiconductor TFT on the same substrate. A display device includes a substrate having a display region in which pixels are formed. The pixel includes a first TFT using an oxide semiconductor 109. An oxide film 110 as an insulating material is formed on the oxide semiconductor 109. A gate electrode 111 is formed on the oxide film 110. A first electrode 115 is connected to a drain of the first. TFT via a first through hole formed in the oxide film 110. A second electrode 116 is connected to a source of the first TFT via a second through hole formed in the oxide film 110.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Isao Suzumura, Kazufumi Watabe, Yoshinori Ishii, Hidekazu Miyake, Yohei Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 11056514
    Abstract: Separation of wirings formed on an organic passivation film is prevented in an organic EL display device or a liquid crystal display device. The organic EL display device includes a TFT formed on a substrate and an organic passivation film formed to cover the TFT. An intermediate film containing SiO or SiN is formed to cover the organic passivation film. An insulation film formed with an organic material is formed on the intermediate film. A reflective electrode is formed on the intermediate film. The reflective electrode is connected to the TFT via a through-hole formed in the organic passivation film and a through-hole formed in the intermediate film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Ishii, Kazufumi Watabe, Hidekazu Miyake
  • Patent number: 11049882
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to make it possible to form an LTPS TFT and an oxide semiconductor TFT on the same substrate. A display device includes a substrate having a display region in which pixels are formed. The pixel includes a first TFT using an oxide semiconductor 109. An oxide film 110 as an insulating material is formed on the oxide semiconductor 109. A gate electrode 111 is formed on the oxide film 110. A first electrode 115 is connected to a drain of the first TFT via a first through hole formed in the oxide film 110. A second electrode 116 is connected to a source of the first TFT via a second through hole formed in the oxide film 110.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Isao Suzumura, Kazufumi Watabe, Yoshinori Ishii, Hidekazu Miyake, Yohei Yamaguchi
  • Publication number: 20210141256
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes an insulating substrate, a first metal layer on the insulating substrate, a first insulating layer on the insulating substrate and the first metal layer, a semiconductor layer on the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer on the semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer, a second metal layer on the second insulating layer, and a first electrode and a second electrode which are electrically connected to the semiconductor layer. The first metal layer overlaps the second metal layer. A third metal layer contacts a top surface of the second metal layer and a top surface of the first metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei YAMAGUCHI, Arichika Ishida, Hidekazu Miyake, Hiroto Miyake, Isao Suzumura
  • Patent number: 10895792
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes an insulating substrate, a first metal layer on the insulating substrate, a first insulating layer on the insulating substrate and the first metal layer, a semiconductor layer on the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer on the semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer, a second metal layer on the second insulating layer, and a first electrode and a second electrode which are electrically connected to the semiconductor layer. The first metal layer overlaps the second metal layer. A third metal layer contacts a top surface of the second metal layer and a top surface of the first metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Arichika Ishida, Hidekazu Miyake, Hiroto Miyake, Isao Suzumura
  • Patent number: 10833134
    Abstract: An EL display device includes a TFT substrate on which a scanning line extends in a first direction, a video signal line extends in a second direction, and an EL element having an anode, a luminous layer and a cathode. A protective film covers the scanning line, the video signal line and the EL element. A touch panel detection electrode is disposed above the protective film, and connected to a wiring which is disposed under the protective film via a through hole of the protective film. The touch panel detection electrode has an angle to intersect with the video signal line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Hidekazu Miyake, Kazufumi Watabe, Yoshinori Ishii
  • Publication number: 20200117035
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes an insulating substrate, a first metal layer on the insulating substrate, a first insulating layer on the insulating substrate and the first metal layer, a semiconductor layer on the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer on the semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer, a second metal layer on the second insulating layer, and a first electrode and a second electrode which are electrically connected to the semiconductor layer. The first metal layer overlaps the second metal layer. A third metal layer contacts a top surface of the second metal layer and a top surface of the first metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei YAMAGUCHI, Arichika Ishida, Hidekazu Miyake, Hiroto Miyake, Isao Suzumura
  • Patent number: 10573666
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to make it possible to form an LIPS TFT and an oxide semiconductor TFT on the same substrate. A display device includes a substrate having a display region in which pixels are formed. The pixel includes a first TFT using an oxide semiconductor 109. An oxide film 110 as an insulating material is formed on the oxide semiconductor 109. A gate electrode 111 is formed on the oxide film 110. A first electrode 115 is connected to a drain of the first TFT via a first through hole formed in the oxide film 110. A second electrode 116 is connected to a source of the first TFT via a second through hole formed in the oxide film 110.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Isao Suzumura, Kazufumi Watabe, Yoshinori Ishii, Hidekazu Miyake, Yohei Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 10541278
    Abstract: The organic EL display device includes a TFT substrate on which a scanning line extends in a first direction, a video signal line extends in a second direction, and a pixel having an anode, an organic EL layer, and a cathode is formed on a region enclosed with the scanning line and the video signal line. A first detection electrode extends in the first direction above the pixel via insulation films. A counter substrate is disposed while covering the first detection electrode via an adhesive. A second detection electrode extends in the second direction at the outer side of the counter substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Hidekazu Miyake, Kazufumi Watabe, Yoshinori Ishii
  • Patent number: 10539846
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes an insulating substrate, a thin-film transistor including a semiconductor layer formed on a layer above the insulating substrate, a gate electrode which at least partly overlaps the semiconductor layer, and a first electrode and a second electrode which are electrically connected to the semiconductor layer, and a light shielding layer formed between the thin-film transistor and the insulating substrate to at least partly overlap the semiconductor layer, the light shielding layer electrically connected to the gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Arichika Ishida, Hidekazu Miyake, Hiroto Miyake, Isao Suzumura
  • Patent number: 10403652
    Abstract: An organic EL display device has a semiconductor circuit substrate comprising a TFT and an organic passivation layer thereon. An AlO layer is formed over the organic passivation layer, and an electrode layer is formed on the AlO layer. The electrode layer connects with TFT via a through hole formed in the AlO layer and in the organic passivation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Ishii, Kazufumi Watabe, Hidekazu Miyake
  • Patent number: 10361229
    Abstract: The invention allows formation of LTPS TFTs and TAOS TFTs on the same substrate. The invention provides a display device including a substrate having a display area in which pixels are formed. The pixels include a first TFT made of a TAOS. The drain of the first TFT is formed of first LTPS 112. The source of the first TFT is formed of second LTPS 113. The first LTPS 112 is connected to a first electrode 106 via a first through-hole 108 formed in an insulating film 105 covering the first TFT. The second LTPS 113 is connected to a second electrode 107 via a second through-hole 108 formed in the insulating film 105 covering the first TFT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Isao Suzumura, Hidekazu Miyake
  • Patent number: 10283644
    Abstract: A thin film transistor includes a first oxide semiconductor, a source electrode, a drain electrode, a gate insulating film and a gate electrode. A second oxide semiconductor layer is between the first oxide semiconductor layer and the source electrode. A third oxide semiconductor layer is between the first oxide semiconductor layer and the drain electrode. The content ratio of oxygen/Indium in each of the second semiconductor layer and the third oxide semiconductor layer is equal to or larger than that of the first semiconductor layer. A thickness of each of the second semiconductor layer and the third oxide semiconductor layer is bigger than that of the first semiconductor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Isao Suzumura, Norihiro Uemura, Takeshi Noda, Hidekazu Miyake, Yohei Yamaguchi