Patents by Inventor Hsin-Yi Chen
Hsin-Yi 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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Patent number: 12218021Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a circuit board structure, a first redistribution layer structure and first bonding elements. The circuit board structure includes outermost first conductive patterns and a first mask layer adjacent to the outermost first conductive patterns. The first redistribution layer structure is disposed over the circuit board structure. The first bonding elements are disposed between and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer structure and the outermost first conductive patterns of the circuit board structure. In some embodiments, at least one of the first bonding elements covers a top and a sidewall of the corresponding outermost first conductive pattern.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Jung-Wei Cheng, Jiun-Yi Wu, Hsin-Yu Pan, Tsung-Ding Wang, Yu-Min Liang, Wei-Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20250030337Abstract: A circuit of a resonant power converter comprising: a high-side switch and a low-side switch, coupled to form a half-bridge switching circuit which is configured to switch a transformer for generating an output voltage; a high-side drive circuit, generating a high-side drive signal coupled to drive the high-side switch in response to a high-side control signal; a bias voltage, coupled to a bootstrap diode and a bootstrap capacitor providing a power source from the bootstrap capacitor for the high-side drive circuit; wherein the high-side drive circuit generates the high-side drive signal with a fast slew rate to turn on the high-side switch when the high-side switch is to be turned on with soft-switching; the high-side drive circuit generates the high-side drive signal with a slow slew rate to turn on the high-side switch when the high-side switch is to be turned on without soft-switching.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2024Publication date: January 23, 2025Inventors: Kun-Yu Lin, Hsin-Yi Wu, Yu-Chang Chen, Fu-Ciao Syu, Chia-Hsien Yang, Chien-Fu Tang, Ta-Yung Yang
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Publication number: 20240249991Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate having a front side and a back side, one or more dielectric layers over the front side, and a conductive structure. The one or more dielectric layers include a thermal sensor region and two dummy regions sandwiching the thermal sensor region along a second direction from a top view. The thermal sensor region and the two dummy regions extend longitudinally along a first direction generally perpendicular to the second direction from the top view. The conductive structure is embedded in the thermal sensor region of the one or more dielectric layers. The conductive structure includes conductive lines parallel to each other and extending longitudinally along the first direction, and conductive bars and vias electrically connecting the conductive lines. The conductive lines in a same dielectric layer of the one or more dielectric layers are electrically connected one by one zigzaggedly from the top view.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2023Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Yu-Hsiang Chen, Hsiu-Wen Hsueh, Szu-Lin Liu, Wen-Sheh Huang, Chloe Hsin-Yi Chen, Wei-Lin Lai
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Patent number: 11756085Abstract: An integrated system of a physical consumption environment and a network consumption environment and a control method thereof are provided. The control method of the integrated system of the physical consumption environment and the network consumption environment includes the following steps. A biological characteristic image of a consumer in the physical consumer environment is obtained. The biological characteristic image is identified to obtain an identity information from an identity database. An activity of the consumer in the physical consumption environment is detected. A product followed by the consumer and/or a physical behavior information are obtained according to the activity of the consumer in the physical consumption environment. A network behavior information of the consumer in the network consumer environment is obtained according to the identity information. A price of the product is dynamically adjusted according to the physical behavior information and the network behavior information.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chih-Chia Chang, Yu-Hsin Lin, Hsin-Yi Chen, Sen-Yih Chou, Yu-Ying Lan
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Publication number: 20230238305Abstract: A chip package includes a semiconductor substrate, a conductive pad, an isolation layer, and a redistribution layer. The semiconductor substrate has a first surface, a second surface facing away from the first surface, a through hole through the first and second surfaces, and a recess in the first surface. The conductive pad is located on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate and in the through hole. The isolation layer is located on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate and surrounds the conductive pad. The redistribution layer is located on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate, and extends into the recess, and extends onto the conductive pad in the through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Ching-Ting PENG, Sheng-Hsiang FU, Hsin-Yi CHEN
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Publication number: 20230081775Abstract: A chip package includes a semiconductor substrate, an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer, a first metal shielding layer, and a redistribution layer. The semiconductor substrate has a first surface, a second surface facing away from the first surface, an inclined sidewall adjoining the first and second surfaces, and a through hole through the first and second surfaces. The ILD layer is located on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate, and a first conductive pad structure and a second conductive pad structure are disposed in the ILD layer. The first metal shielding layer is located on the ILD layer. A portion of the first metal shielding layer is located in the ILD layer and on the second conductive pad structure. The redistribution layer is located on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate, a wall surface of the through hole, and the first conductive pad structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Hsin-Yi CHEN, Sheng-Hsiang FU, Ching Ting PENG, Ho Yin YIU
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Patent number: 11069084Abstract: An object identification method includes: establishing a training data base including a photographing distance of a training image and a training camera parameter; in photographing a target test object, obtaining a test image, a depth image, an RGB image and a test camera parameter; and based on the training database, the depth image and the test camera parameter, adjusting the RGB image wherein the adjusted RGB image having a size equivalent to the training image of the training database.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Hsin-Yi Chen, Chia-Liang Yeh, Hsin-Cheng Lin, Sen-Yih Chou
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Publication number: 20210065262Abstract: An integrated system of a physical consumption environment and a network consumption environment and a control method thereof are provided. The control method of the integrated system of the physical consumption environment and the network consumption environment includes the following steps. A biological characteristic image of a consumer in the physical consumer environment is obtained. The biological characteristic image is identified to obtain an identity information from an identity database. An activity of the consumer in the physical consumption environment is detected. A product followed by the consumer and/or a physical behavior information are obtained according to the activity of the consumer in the physical consumption environment. A network behavior information of the consumer in the network consumer environment is obtained according to the identity information. A price of the product is dynamically adjusted according to the physical behavior information and the network behavior information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chih-Chia CHANG, Yu-Hsin LIN, Hsin-Yi CHEN, Sen-Yih CHOU, Yu-Ying LAN
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Publication number: 20200167952Abstract: An object identification method includes: establishing a training data base including a photographing distance of a training image and a training camera parameter; in photographing a target test object, obtaining a test image, a depth image, an RGB image and a test camera parameter; and based on the training database, the depth image and the test camera parameter, adjusting the RGB image wherein the adjusted RGB image having a size equivalent to the training image of the training database.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2018Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Hsin-Yi CHEN, Chia-Liang YEH, Hsin-Cheng LIN, Sen-Yih CHOU
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Patent number: 10552474Abstract: An image recognition method adapted to recognize a target image is provided. The method includes: providing the target image; training a learning database based on a plurality of feature blocks of the target image; randomly obtaining a plurality of incomplete feature blocks of the target image; adding the plurality of incomplete feature blocks into the learning database to form an enhancement learning database; and recognizing the target image based on the enhancement learning database. In addition, an image recognition device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Hsin-Yi Chen, Chia-Liang Yeh, Sen-Yih Chou
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Publication number: 20190057112Abstract: An image recognition method adapted to recognize a target image is provided. The method includes: providing the target image; training a learning database based on a plurality of feature blocks of the target image; randomly obtaining a plurality of incomplete feature blocks of the target image; adding the plurality of incomplete feature blocks into the learning database to form an enhancement learning database; and recognizing the target image based on the enhancement learning database. In addition, an image recognition device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Hsin-Yi Chen, Chia-Liang Yeh, Sen-Yih Chou
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Patent number: 10105906Abstract: A structured light generating device and a measuring system and method are provided. The structured light generating device includes: a light modulating element for receiving a projection light beam and modulating the projection light beam into a first structured light beam having a pattern, and a light shifting element corresponding to the light modulating element for receiving and shifting the first structured light beam to generate a second structured light beam having the pattern. A shift difference is formed between the first structured light beam and the second structured light beam, and the first structured light beam and the second structured light beam are superimposed to form a superimposed structured light beam so as to improve resolution.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chia-Hung Cho, Hsin-Yi Chen, Yi-Chen Hsieh, Cheng-Ta Mu
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Patent number: 9948868Abstract: A multi-point spectral system includes an imaging lens, an image capturing module and a multiwavelength filter (MWF) disposed between the imaging lens and the image capturing module. The MWF has a plurality of narrow-bandpass filter (NBPF) units arranged in an array, and each of the plurality of NBPF units has a respective predetermined central transmitted wavelength. The multi-point spectral system is provided to capture plural spectral images of a scene, which contain spectral or color information of the scene. The multi-point spectral system may utilize the information of the plural spectral images to recognize features revealed at the scene.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Yan-Rung Lin, Hsin-Yi Chen, Chia-Liang Yeh, Yi-Chen Hsieh
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Patent number: 9818900Abstract: The present invention provides a hot-carrier photoelectric conversion method. The method includes a hot-carrier photoelectric conversion device having a P-type semiconductor layer, an N-type semiconductor layer, and an inorganic conducting light-absorbing layer. The inorganic conducting light-absorbing layer is formed between the P-type semiconductor layer and the N-type semiconductor layer, and an electric field is formed between the P-type semiconductor layer and the N-type semiconductor layer. Moreover, photons are absorbed by the inorganic conducting light-absorbing layer to create electrons and holes. The electrons and holes are respectively shifted by the electric field or diffusion effect to the N-type semiconductor layer and the P-type semiconductor layer, so that the electrons and the holes are respectively conducted outside to create electric energy.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: National Taiwan UniversityInventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Hsin-Yi Chen, Jiun-Jie Chao, Hong-Jhang Syu
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Publication number: 20170163901Abstract: A multi-point spectral system includes an imaging lens, an image capturing module and a multiwavelength filter (MWF) disposed between the imaging lens and the image capturing module. The MWF has a plurality of narrow-bandpass filter (NBPF) units arranged in an array, and each of the plurality of NBPF units has a respective predetermined central transmitted wavelength. The multi-point spectral system is provided to capture plural spectral images of a scene, which contain spectral or color information of the scene. The multi-point spectral system may utilize the information of the plural spectral images to recognize features revealed at the scene.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Yan-Rung Lin, Hsin-Yi Chen, Chia-Liang Yeh, Yi-Chen Hsieh
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Publication number: 20170066192Abstract: A structured light generating device and a measuring system and method are provided. The structured light generating device includes: a light modulating element for receiving a projection light beam and modulating the projection light beam into a first structured light beam having a pattern, and a light shifting element corresponding to the light modulating element for receiving and shifting the first structured light beam to generate a second structured light beam having the pattern. A shift difference is formed between the first structured light beam and the second structured light beam, and the first structured light beam and the second structured light beam are superimposed to form a superimposed structured light beam so as to improve resolution.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Chia-Hung Cho, Hsin-Yi Chen, Yi-Chen Hsieh, Cheng-Ta Mu
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Publication number: 20140361396Abstract: The present invention provides a hot-carrier photoelectric conversion method. The method includes a hot-carrier photoelectric conversion device having a P-type semiconductor layer, an N-type semiconductor layer, and an inorganic conducting light-absorbing layer. The inorganic conducting light-absorbing layer is formed between the P-type semiconductor layer and the N-type semiconductor layer, and an electric field is formed between the P-type semiconductor layer and the N-type semiconductor layer. Moreover, photons are absorbed by the inorganic conducting light-absorbing layer to create electrons and holes. The electrons and holes are respectively shifted by the electric field or diffusion effect to the N-type semiconductor layer and the P-type semiconductor layer, so that the electrons and the holes are respectively conducted outside to create electric energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: National Taiwan UniversityInventors: Ching-Fuh Lin, Hsin-Yi Chen, Jiun-Jie Chao, Hong-Jhang Syu
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Patent number: 8254812Abstract: A driving unit for a photo conductor drum cartridge is assembled with a shaft of the photo conductor drum cartridge, including a gear and a conducting plate mounted on the gear. The conducting plate is provided with an elastic arm and defines an imaginary axis parallel to the shaft. When the elastic arm of the conducting plate is perpendicular to the imaginary axis, a distance L is defined between a distal end of the elastic arm and the imaginary axis. The distance L is longer than or equal to a radius d of an annular groove portion of the shaft and shorter than a radius D of the shaft. By means of this design, the driving unit can be reusable and provide a convenient detachment of a photo conductor drum.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: General Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shih-Hsiung Huang, Hsin-Yi Chen
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Patent number: 8233995Abstract: An implantable restriction system having an antenna capable of being readily and predictably movable to achieve a desired orientation that is effective to communicate with an external device is provided. The antenna can be movably coupled to a housing such that the antenna can float and/or move freely with respect to the housing. The housing can be part of a gimbal element or another component of the system. The antenna can include a weight or a magnetic element to help it achieve the desired orientation. Methods for transcutaneously communicating with an implantable restriction device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan A. Coe, Mark S. Ortiz, Michael J. Stokes, Christine Hsin Yi Chen, Juan S. Ezolino, Kevin D. Felder, Eric W. Thompson, David C. Yates, David N. Plescia
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Patent number: D686578Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Inventors: Po-Wen Shih, Hsin-Yi Chen