Patents by Inventor Kai-Chun Lin
Kai-Chun 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).
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Patent number: 12218230Abstract: A p-GaN high-electron-mobility transistor, includes a substrate, a channel layer stacked on the substrate, a supply layer stacked on the channel layer, a first doped layer stacked on the supply layer, a second doped layer stacked on the first doped layer, and a third doped layer stacked on the second doped layer. A doping concentration of the first doped layer and the doping concentration of the third doped layer are lower than a doping concentration of the second doped layer. A gate is located on the third doped layer, and a source and a drain are electrically connected to the channel layer and the supply layer, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2022Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: NATIONAL SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITYInventors: Ting-Chang Chang, Mao-Chou Tai, Yu-Xuan Wang, Wei-Chen Huang, Ting-Tzu Kuo, Kai-Chun Chang, Shih-Kai Lin
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Patent number: 12216326Abstract: An optical member driving mechanism for connecting an optical member is provided, including a fixed portion and a first adhesive member. The fixed portion includes a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is fixedly connected to the second member via the first adhesive member.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.Inventors: Hsiang-Chin Lin, Shou-Jen Liu, Guan-Bo Wang, Kai-Po Fan, Chan-Jung Hsu, Shao-Chung Chang, Shih-Wei Hung, Ming-Chun Hsieh, Wei-Pin Chin, Sheng-Zong Chen, Yu-Huai Liao, Sin-Hong Lin, Wei-Jhe Shen, Tzu-Yu Chang, Kun-Shih Lin, Che-Hsiang Chiu, Sin-Jhong Song
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Patent number: 12202935Abstract: A resin compound has a structure represented by a chemical formula (I): In the chemical formula (I), each R1 independently represents a C1-C20 alkylene group or a C7-C40 alkylarylene group, and R1 are the same or different from each other; n independently represents an integer of 1-4; each R2 independently represents a C1-C20 alkyl group or a C2-C20 terminal alkenyl group, and R2 are the same or different from each other. When at least one of R1 represents a C1-C20 alkylene group, at least one of R2 is a C2-C20 terminal alkenyl group.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2022Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Meei-Yu Hsu, Chih-Hao Lin, Kai-Chi Chen, Yi-Chun Chen
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Patent number: 12063360Abstract: A prediction processing system includes a processing circuit and a reference data buffer. The processing circuit performs a first inter prediction operation upon a first prediction block in a frame to generate a first inter prediction result, and further performs a second inter prediction operation upon a second prediction block during a first period. The reference data buffer buffers a reference data derived from the first inter prediction result. The processing circuit further fetches the reference data from the reference data buffer, and performs a non-inter prediction operation according to at least the reference data during a second period, wherein the second period overlaps the first period.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Kai-Chun Lin, Chi-Hung Chen, Meng-Jye Hu, Hsiao-En Chen, Chih-Wen Yang, Chien-Wei Lin
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Patent number: 11800122Abstract: A video processing apparatus implemented in a chip includes an on-chip prediction buffer and a processing circuit. The on-chip prediction buffer is shared by a plurality of coding tools for prediction, and is used to store reference data. The processing circuit supports the coding tools for prediction, reads a plurality of first reference data from the on-chip prediction buffer as input data of a first coding tool that is included in the coding tools and enabled by the processing circuit, and writes output data of the first coding tool enabled by the processing circuit into the on-chip prediction buffer as a plurality of second reference data.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Chih-Wen Yang, Chi-Hung Chen, Kai-Chun Lin, Chien-Wei Lin, Meng-Jye Hu
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Publication number: 20230064790Abstract: A prediction processing system includes a processing circuit and a reference data buffer. The processing circuit performs a first inter prediction operation upon a first prediction block in a frame to generate a first inter prediction result, and further performs a second inter prediction operation upon a second prediction block during a first period. The reference data buffer buffers a reference data derived from the first inter prediction result. The processing circuit further fetches the reference data from the reference data buffer, and performs a non-inter prediction operation according to at least the reference data during a second period, wherein the second period overlaps the first period.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Kai-Chun Lin, Chi-Hung Chen, Meng-Jye Hu, Hsiao-En Chen, Chih-Wen Yang, Chien-Wei Lin
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Publication number: 20230054524Abstract: A video processing apparatus implemented in a chip includes an on-chip prediction buffer and a processing circuit. The on-chip prediction buffer is shared by a plurality of coding tools for prediction, and is used to store reference data. The processing circuit supports the coding tools for prediction, reads a plurality of first reference data from the on-chip prediction buffer as input data of a first coding tool that is included in the coding tools and enabled by the processing circuit, and writes output data of the first coding tool enabled by the processing circuit into the on-chip prediction buffer as a plurality of second reference data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Chih-Wen Yang, Chi-Hung Chen, Kai-Chun Lin, Chien-Wei Lin, Meng-Jye Hu
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Publication number: 20230021722Abstract: A motion vector refinement apparatus includes a storage device, a reference block fetch circuit, and a processing circuit. The reference block fetch circuit fetches a forward reference block and a backward reference block according to at least specified motion vectors (MVs) of a current block, and stores the forward reference block and the backward reference block into the storage device. The processing circuit derives a first reference block from the forward reference block and a second reference block from the backward reference block, calculates at least one accumulated pixel difference (APD) value for at least one block pair each having a first block found in the first reference block and a second block found in the second reference block, and determines an offset setting for motion vector refinement of the specified MVs according to the at least one APD value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Kai-Chun Lin, Sheng-Jen Wang, Chi-Hung Chen
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Patent number: 10939102Abstract: A post processing apparatus includes a super-resolution (SR) filtering circuit and a loop restoration (LR) filtering circuit. The SR filtering circuit applies SR filtering to a processing result of a preceding circuit. The LR filtering circuit applies LR filtering to a processing result of the SR filtering circuit. Before the SR filtering circuit finishes SR filtering of all pixels of a frame that are generated by the preceding circuit, the LR filtering circuit starts LR filtering of pixels that are derived from applying SR filtering to pixels included in the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Yung-Chang Chang, Chih-Ming Wang, Chia-Yun Cheng, Chi-Hung Chen, Kai-Chun Lin, Chih-Wen Yang, Hsuan-Wen Peng
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Patent number: 10714535Abstract: A method includes forming an insulator over a substrate. The insulator includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a resistive element between the first electrode and the second electrode. The insulator is transformed into a resistor by applying a voltage to the insulator. The resistor is electrically connected to a transistor after transforming the insulator into the resistor.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ku-Feng Lin, Hung-Chang Yu, Kai-Chun Lin, Yu-Der Chih
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Publication number: 20200145658Abstract: A post processing apparatus includes a super-resolution (SR) filtering circuit and a loop restoration (LR) filtering circuit. The SR filtering circuit applies SR filtering to a processing result of a preceding circuit. The LR filtering circuit applies LR filtering to a processing result of the SR filtering circuit. Before the SR filtering circuit finishes SR filtering of all pixels of a frame that are generated by the preceding circuit, the LR filtering circuit starts LR filtering of pixels that are derived from applying SR filtering to pixels included in the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Yung-Chang Chang, Chih-Ming Wang, Chia-Yun Cheng, Chi-Hung Chen, Kai-Chun Lin, Chih-Wen Yang, Hsuan-Wen Peng
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Patent number: 10372948Abstract: A memory device is provided which comprises a memory array, a first scrambling circuit and a second scrambling circuit. The first scrambling circuit is configured to provide first scrambled data with a first scrambling pattern in response to input data. The second scrambling circuit is configured to provide second scrambled data with a second scrambling pattern in response to the first scrambled data.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Kai-Chun Lin, Ku-Feng Lin, Hung-Chang Yu, Yu-Der Chih
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Patent number: 10281942Abstract: A low-dropout (LDO) regulator is provided. The LDO regulator comprises a first circuit operating as a closed loop control system. The first circuit is configured to control a voltage at a first node such that the voltage at the first node is substantially equal to a specified regulator output voltage. The LDO regulator comprises a second circuit operating as an open loop control system. The second circuit is configured to increase the voltage at the first node when a current flowing through a load changes from a first current to a second current. The first current is substantially equal to 0 amperes.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedInventors: Yuan-Long Siao, Ku-Feng Lin, Kai-Chun Lin, Hung-Chang Yu, Chia-Fu Lee, Yue-Der Chih
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Publication number: 20190123107Abstract: A method includes forming an insulator over a substrate. The insulator includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a resistive element between the first electrode and the second electrode. The insulator is transformed into a resistor by applying a voltage to the insulator. The resistor is electrically connected to a transistor after transforming the insulator into the resistor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ku-Feng LIN, Hung-Chang YU, Kai-Chun LIN, Yu-Der CHIH
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Patent number: 10163980Abstract: A method of fabricating a resistive memory array includes forming a plurality of insulators and a conductive structure on a first substrate, performing a resistor-forming process to transform the insulators into a plurality of resistors, polishing the conductive structure to expose a plurality of contact points respectively electrically connected to the resistors, providing a second substrate having a plurality of transistors and a plurality of interconnect pads, bonding respectively the interconnect pads and the contact points, and removing the first substrate from the resistors and the conductive structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ku-Feng Lin, Hung-Chang Yu, Kai-Chun Lin, Yu-Der Chih
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Publication number: 20180188756Abstract: A low-dropout (LDO) regulator is provided. The LDO regulator comprises a first circuit operating as a closed loop control system. The first circuit is configured to control a voltage at a first node such that the voltage at the first node is substantially equal to a specified regulator output voltage. The LDO regulator comprises a second circuit operating as an open loop control system. The second circuit is configured to increase the voltage at the first node when a current flowing through a load changes from a first current to a second current. The first current is substantially equal to 0 amperes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Yuan-Long Siao, Ku-Feng Lin, Kai-Chun Lin, Hung-Chang Yu, Chia-Fu Lee, Yue-Der Chih
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Publication number: 20180184469Abstract: A method for wirelessly connecting to an internet, applied for establishing a wireless connection between a mobile device and a plurality of wireless networking devices, the method including: the mobile device searching for the plurality of wireless networking devices via a wireless communication; the mobile device wirelessly connecting with a main controlling device which is one of the plurality of wireless networking devices; the mobile device providing a connection information to the main controlling device for connecting to a base station; and the main controlling device broadcasting the connection information to the other wireless networking devices of the plurality of wireless networking devices; and the main controlling device and the other wireless networking devices of the plurality of wireless networking devices connecting to the base station according to the connection information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: CHIN-MIN HUANG, MENG-SHIN LEE, KAI-CHUN LIN, CHI-SHENG WANG
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Patent number: 9910451Abstract: A low-dropout (LDO) regulator is provided. The LDO regulator comprises a first circuit operating as a closed loop control system. The first circuit is configured to control a voltage at a first node such that the voltage at the first node is substantially equal to a specified regulator output voltage. The LDO regulator comprises a second circuit operating as an open loop control system. The second circuit is configured to increase the voltage at the first node when a current flowing through a load changes from a first current to a second current. The first current is substantially equal to 0 amperes.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedInventors: Yuan-Long Siao, Ku-Feng Lin, Kai-Chun Lin, Hung-Chang Yu, Chia-Fu Lee, Yue-Der Chih
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Patent number: 9865601Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor integrated circuit. The semiconductor integrated circuit includes a substrate, a first transistor and a first patterned conductive layer. The first transistor has a source region, a drain region in the substrate and a gate region on the substrate. The first patterned conductive layer is electrically connected to the drain region of the first transistor. The first patterned conductive layer includes a first section, a second section and a fusible device.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Kai-Chun Lin, Yu-Der Chih, Chia-Fu Lee
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Patent number: 9806064Abstract: A embodiment package includes a three dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) with first input/output pads on a first side and second input/output pads on a second side, a first fan out structure electrically coupled to the first input/output pads on the first side of the three dimensional integrated circuit, and a second fan out structure electrically coupled to the second input/output pads on the second side of the three dimensional integrated circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hung-Chang Yu, Kai-Chun Lin, Yue-Der Chih