Patents by Inventor Hsiang Chen
Hsiang 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).
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Publication number: 20260052939Abstract: A frame cassette may be provided, which comprises a frame holder holding a vertical stack of substrates, a gas distribution manifold comprising an inlet port and rows of distribution orifices arranged along a vertical direction, and a gas exhaust manifold comprising an outlet port and rows of exhaust orifices arranged along the vertical direction and configured to collect the purge gas. Values of the pneumatic conductance for the rows of distribution orifices increase with a length of a gas flow path within the gas distribution manifold from the inlet port to a respective row of distribution orifices. A lateral flow of the purge gas may be induced between the inlet port and the outlet port by pressuring the inlet port relative to the outlet port while applying a stream of the purge gas to the inlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2024Publication date: February 19, 2026Inventors: Jen-Yuan Chang, Jin-Yu Jiang, Hsiang Chen, Chi-Yen Lin
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Publication number: 20240389215Abstract: A light source is provided capable of maintaining the temperature of a collector surface at or below a predetermined temperature. The light source in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a processor, a droplet generator for generating a droplet to create extreme ultraviolet light, a collector for reflecting the extreme ultraviolet light into an intermediate focus point, a light generator for generating pre-pulse light and main pulse light, and a thermal image capture device for capturing a thermal image from a reflective surface of the collector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Tai-Yu Chen, Cho-Ying Lin, Sagar Deepak Khivsara, Hsiang Chen, Chieh Hsieh, Sheng-Kang Yu, Shang-Chieh Chien, Kai Tak Lam, Li-Jui Chen, Heng-Hsin Liu, Zhiqiang Wu
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Patent number: 12096544Abstract: A light source is provided capable of maintaining the temperature of a collector surface at or below a predetermined temperature. The light source in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a processor, a droplet generator for generating a droplet to create extreme ultraviolet light, a collector for reflecting the extreme ultraviolet light into an intermediate focus point, a light generator for generating pre-pulse light and main pulse light, and a thermal image capture device for capturing a thermal image from a reflective surface of the collector.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2023Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tai-Yu Chen, Cho-Ying Lin, Sagar Deepak Khivsara, Hsiang Chen, Chieh Hsieh, Sheng-Kang Yu, Shang-Chieh Chien, Kai Tak Lam, Li-Jui Chen, Heng-Hsin Liu, Zhiqiang Wu
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Publication number: 20230284366Abstract: A light source is provided capable of maintaining the temperature of a collector surface at or below a predetermined temperature. The light source in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a processor, a droplet generator for generating a droplet to create extreme ultraviolet light, a collector for reflecting the extreme ultraviolet light into an intermediate focus point, a light generator for generating pre-pulse light and main pulse light, and a thermal image capture device for capturing a thermal image from a reflective surface of the collector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Tai-Yu CHEN, Cho-Ying LIN, Sagar Deepak KHIVSARA, Hsiang CHEN, Chieh HSIEH, Sheng-Kang YU, Shang-Chieh CHIEN, Kai Tak LAM, Li-Jui CHEN, Heng-Hsin LIU, Zhiqiang WU
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Patent number: 11647578Abstract: A light source is provided capable of maintaining the temperature of a collector surface at or below a predetermined temperature. The light source in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a processor, a droplet generator for generating a droplet to create extreme ultraviolet light, a collector for reflecting the extreme ultraviolet light into an intermediate focus point, a light generator for generating pre-pulse light and main pulse light, and a thermal image capture device for capturing a thermal image from a reflective surface of the collector.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Tai-Yu Chen, Cho-Ying Lin, Sagar Deepak Khivsara, Hsiang Chen, Chieh Hsieh, Sheng-Kang Yu, Shang-Chieh Chien, Kai Tak Lam, Li-Jui Chen, Heng-Hsin Liu, Zhiqiang Wu
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Publication number: 20230065403Abstract: A light source is provided capable of maintaining the temperature of a collector surface at or below a predetermined temperature. The light source in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a processor, a droplet generator for generating a droplet to create extreme ultraviolet light, a collector for reflecting the extreme ultraviolet light into an intermediate focus point, a light generator for generating pre-pulse light and main pulse light, and a thermal image capture device for capturing a thermal image from a reflective surface of the collector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Tai-Yu CHEN, Cho-Ying LIN, Sagar Deepak KHIVSARA, Hsiang CHEN, Chieh HSIEH, Sheng-Kang YU, Shang-Chieh CHIEN, Kai Tak LAM, Li-Jui CHEN, Heng-Hsin LIU, Zhiqiang WU
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Patent number: 11243479Abstract: A method of controlling a temperature of the semiconductor device includes operating an semiconductor apparatus; maintaining a temperature of a vessel of the semiconductor apparatus with a first cooling output by a cooling controller; heating the vessel for removing a material on the vessel; transferring a first signal, by a converter, to the cooling controller when heating the vessel; and reducing the first cooling output to a second cooling output by the cooling controller base on the first signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Hsiang Chen, Sheng-Kang Yu, Shang-Chieh Chien, Li-Jui Chen
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Publication number: 20210267325Abstract: A wristband can comfortably secure an electronic device, such as a wristwatch or fitness/health tracking device, to a wrist of a user. The wristband can include a number of magnets that allow the wristband to be magnetically coupled to itself when folded over or when separate band portions are overlapping. The magnets can include a polymer mixed with a magnetic material to provide magnetic properties and flexibility. The magnets can be joined together by a continuous support structure that extends through opposing pairs of the magnets. The support structure can provide substantial and ability as well as tensile strength. The magnets and the support structure can be surrounded by a flexible cover to protect the components within.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Zaki MOUSTAFA, Hsiang CHEN, Stephen E. DEY, Qigen JI, Hao ZHU
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Publication number: 20210149317Abstract: A method of controlling a temperature of the semiconductor device includes operating an semiconductor apparatus; maintaining a temperature of a vessel of the semiconductor apparatus with a first cooling output by a cooling controller; heating the vessel for removing a material on the vessel; transferring a first signal, by a converter, to the cooling controller when heating the vessel; and reducing the first cooling output to a second cooling output by the cooling controller base on the first signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Hsiang CHEN, Sheng-Kang YU, Shang-Chieh CHIEN, Li-Jui CHEN
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Patent number: 7567433Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable computer with a hidden keyboard, which includes a main system having a display device on one side and a support board pivotally connected to the main system, so that the support board can be turned to integrate with the main system or support the main system on a disposing surface. One end of the support board pivotally connected with the main system has an open slot disposed concavely inward for movably storing a keyboard. Positioning elements disposed between the pivotal ends of the support board and the main system each presses against the main system and the support board, when the support board is turned to support the main system on the disposing surface, to form an included angle therebetween for preventing the main system from tumbling towards the support board due to the heavy weight of the main system.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Hsiang Chen
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Patent number: 7545631Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable computer that includes a main body substantially in the form of a panel and a supporting base separately disposed on both sides of the main body and pivotally coupled to a position proximate to the bottom of the main body, such that the main body can be turned into a position between the two supporting bases and integrally coupled to the two supporting bases, or the main body can be turned out from a position between the two supporting bases, and the main body can be placed on a disposing surface by the support of the two supporting bases.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Hsiang Chen
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Publication number: 20080310088Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable computer with a hidden keyboard, which includes a main system having a display device on one side and a support board pivotally connected to the main system, so that the support board can be turned to integrate with the main system or support the main system on a disposing surface. One end of the support board pivotally connected with the main system has an open slot disposed concavely inward for movably storing a keyboard. Positioning elements disposed between the pivotal ends of the support board and the main system each presses against the main system and the support board, when the support board is turned to support the main system on the disposing surface, to form an included angle therebetween for preventing the main system from tumbling towards the support board due to the heavy weight of the main system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventor: Hsiang Chen
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Publication number: 20080304222Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable computer that includes a main body substantially in the form of a panel and a supporting base separately disposed on both sides of the main body and pivotally coupled to a position proximate to the bottom of the main body, such that the main body can be turned into a position between the two supporting bases and integrally coupled to the two supporting bases, or the main body can be turned out from a position between the two supporting bases, and the main body can be placed on a disposing surface by the support of the two supporting bases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventor: Hsiang Chen
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Patent number: 7382612Abstract: An I/O port replacing device is disclosed, which is applicable on a computer main body and comprises a mounted frame module, which is mounted to a computer main body and is used as a device for replacing I/O port. The I/O port module replacing device is a mounted frame module with a better and customized connection layout designed to fit the user's position in actual operation for easier change of I/O port connection. Taking advantage of this user-friendlier frame module, users will be able to eliminate extra cost of purchasing unnecessary I/O ports, and make the I/O port installation job easier and faster for them.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventors: Tien-Ming Chan, Hsiang Chen
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Publication number: 20070224944Abstract: A portable device having changeable operating modes is provided, which comprises a host housing, a display unit, a control unit, a first operating unit and a second operating unit. The portable device changes the screen display mode and operating mode thereof by using the slip position of a display screen so as to present different operating states, such that a user will not be limited to a fixed state of the operating unit in the portable device, and in different operating modes, the portable device will turn to the corresponding display modes and operating states.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Hsiang Chen
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Publication number: 20070216655Abstract: A portable electronic device with switchable interfaces is provided. The device comprises a body with a touch panel, and a plurality of panels which can be used alternatively. The body is disposed with a corresponding interface panel for displaying one of the plurality of user interfaces, thus an interface adaptable for users to operate can be provided depending on the requirements of the use situation. Moreover, the panel further comprises an identifying element for generating an identification signal when disposed in the body, such that the user interface can be switched and can display a state corresponding to the selected panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Hsiang Chen, Po-Yeu Chiu
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Publication number: 20070161398Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic mobile device having a turnable game handle that includes a main body, a display screen disposed on a lateral side of the main body, a first press key portion separately disposed on both ends of the display screen of the main body, and a first handle and a second handle separately and pivotally coupled to both ends of another lateral side of the main body, and the two handles can be turned and stored into the another lateral side of the main body or can be turned outward to a specific angle from the main body for providing operators to hold the handles by both hands.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventors: Po-Yen Chiu, Hsiang Chen
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Publication number: 20070161418Abstract: The present invention provides a smartphone comprising a sliding cover including two troughs provided at both sides thereof, a first signal contact provided under one of the troughs, and a phone body including a keypad for mobile phone provided adjacent to one end thereof, a button region for video games provided adjacent to the other end thereof, two grooves provided on its both sides and adapted to matingly engage with the troughs, and second and third signal contacts provided on either groove. Thus, the smartphone may operate as a typical PDA when the phone body is fully covered by the sliding cover, as a typical video game machine when the sliding cover moves to one end of the phone body to expose the button region and let the first signal contact electrically contact the second signal contact, or as a typical mobile phone when the sliding cover moves to the other end of the phone body to expose the keypad and let the first signal contact electrically contact the third signal contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventors: Hsiang Chen, Shih-Hsuan Wang
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Publication number: 20070161414Abstract: The present invention is to provide a communication device comprising a flip-cover including a screen on its inner surface, a phone body including an input unit on its top surface, and a connection member including a first portion pivotably connected to a portion of the flip-cover such that the flip-cover is adapted to pivot about the connection member, and a second portion proximate the first portion pivotably connected to a portion of the phone body such that the phone body is adapted to pivot about the connection member, enabling a pivotal angle of the flip-cover disposing about the phone body to be changed so as to facilitate the operation of text editor and communication functions of the communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventors: Shih-Hsuan Wang, Po-Yen Chiu, Hsiang Chen
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Publication number: 20070156006Abstract: A blood pump (26) includes a stator assembly including a fluid inlet (24) and a fluid outlet (26). A rotor assembly (120) includes an impeller (40) rotatable about an axis (44) to move fluid from the inlet (24) to the outlet (26). A motor (50) imparts rotation of the impeller (40) about the axis (44). The motor (50) includes a motor stator (52) fixed to the stator assembly (122), a motor rotor (54) fixed to the rotor assembly (120), and a radial motor gap (34) between the stator (52) and the rotor (54). The pump (20) is configured to direct a mixed blood flow from the fluid inlet (24) to the fluid outlet (26) and a wash flow through the motor gap (34).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: William Smith, Markus Lorenz, David Dudzinski, Hsiang Chen, Peter Chapman, Charles Prisco, Nicholas Vitale, Stephan Weber