Patents by Inventor Kai Ju

Kai Ju 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: 20240145596
    Abstract: A device includes a fin extending from a semiconductor substrate; a gate stack over the fin; a first spacer on a sidewall of the gate stack; a source/drain region in the fin adjacent the first spacer; an inter-layer dielectric layer (ILD) extending over the gate stack, the first spacer, and the source/drain region, the ILD having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion of the ILD is closer to the gate stack than the first portion of the ILD; a contact plug extending through the ILD and contacting the source/drain region; a second spacer on a sidewall of the contact plug; and an air gap between the first spacer and the second spacer, wherein the first portion of the ILD extends across the air gap and physically contacts the second spacer, wherein the first portion of the ILD seals the air gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Su-Hao Liu, Kuo-Ju Chen, Kai-Hsuan Lee, I-Hsieh Wong, Cheng-Yu Yang, Liang-Yin Chen, Huicheng Chang, Yee-Chia Yeo, Syun-Ming Jang, Meng-Han Chou
  • Publication number: 20240138063
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a carrier, a thin film redistribution layer disposed on the carrier, solder balls electrically connected to the thin film redistribution layer and the carrier, and a surface treatment layer. The thin film redistribution layer includes a plurality of pads, a first dielectric layer, a first metal layer, a second dielectric layer, a second metal layer, and a third dielectric layer. A plurality of first openings of the first dielectric layer expose part of the pads, and a first surface of the first dielectric layer is higher upper surfaces of the pads. The solder balls are disposed in a plurality of third openings of the third dielectric layer and are electrically connected to the second metal layer and the carrier. The surface treatment layer is disposed on the upper surfaces, and a top surface of the surface treatment layer is higher than the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Tsung Lin, Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Pu-Ju Lin, Cheng-Ta Ko
  • Publication number: 20240138059
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a carrier, a thin film redistribution layer disposed on the carrier, solder balls electrically connected to the thin film redistribution layer and the carrier, and a surface treatment layer. The thin film redistribution layer includes a first dielectric layer, pads, a first metal layer, a second dielectric layer, a second metal layer, and a third dielectric layer. A top surface of the first dielectric layer is higher than an upper surface of each pad. The first metal layer is disposed on a first surface of the first dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer has second openings exposing part of the first metal layer. The second metal layer extends into the second openings and is electrically connected to the first metal layer. The third dielectric layer has third openings exposing part of the second metal layer. The surface treatment layer is disposed on the upper surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Cheng-Ta Ko, Pu-Ju Lin
  • Patent number: 11968804
    Abstract: A cooling system includes a tank, a heat exchanger, a separation tank, a first tube, a second tube, a third tube, a gas storage device, a fourth tube, a first valve, a second valve and a third valve. A heating element is immersed in a dielectric liquid in the tank. The heat exchanger condenses dielectric vapor of the dielectric liquid. The separation tank is used for a separation operation. The first tube is connected to the tank and the heat exchanger. The second tube is connected to the heat exchanger and the separation tank. The third tube is connected to the separation tank and the tank. The gas storage device stores the dielectric vapor. The fourth tube is connected to the gas storage device and the separation tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignees: Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corp., Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Kai-Yang Tung, Hung-Ju Chen
  • Patent number: 11953241
    Abstract: A condenser includes a casing and pipes. The casing includes an inlet chamber, an outlet chamber, a first inlet, a first outlet, an accommodation space, a second inlet, and a second outlet. The first inlet and the first outlet are respectively in fluid communication with the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber. The accommodation space accommodates a coolant, and the second inlet and the second outlet are in fluid communication with the accommodation space not in fluid communication with the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber. The pipes are in the accommodation space and connect the inlet chamber with the outlet chamber, and a working fluid flows from the inlet chamber to the outlet chamber via the pipes. The first inlet is located closer to the second outlet than the first outlet, and the first outlet is located closer to the second inlet than the first inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignees: INVENTEC (PUDONG) TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kai-Yang Tung, Hung-Ju Chen
  • Patent number: 11956925
    Abstract: A cooling system of server includes a tank and a pressure control device. The tank is configured to accommodate a dielectric fluid. The pressure control device is configured to regulate the pressure of the tank. The pressure control device includes a condenser, a dehumidifier, a gas storage chamber, and a valve. The condenser is connected to the tank. The dehumidifier is connected to the condenser. The gas storage chamber is connected to the dehumidifier. The valve is connected between the dehumidifier and the gas storage chamber. The valve is configured to communicate and not to communicate the dehumidifier and the gas storage chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignees: Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corporation, INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kai-Yang Tung, Hung-Ju Chen
  • Patent number: 11943877
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a circuit substrate having opposing first and second sides, a redistribution structure disposed at the first side, and a dielectric structure disposed at the second side. The circuit substrate includes a first circuit layer disposed at the first side and a second circuit layer disposed at the second side. The redistribution structure is electrically coupled to the circuit substrate and includes a first leveling dielectric layer covering the first circuit layer, a first thin-film dielectric layer disposed on the first leveling dielectric layer and having a material different from the first leveling dielectric layer, and a first redistributive layer disposed on the first thin-film dielectric layer and penetrating through the first thin-film dielectric layer and the first leveling dielectric layer to be in contact with the first circuit layer. The dielectric structure includes a second leveling dielectric layer disposed below the second circuit layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Wen-Yu Lin, Kai-Ming Yang, Chen-Hao Lin, Pu-Ju Lin, Cheng-Ta Ko, Chin-Sheng Wang, Guang-Hwa Ma, Tzyy-Jang Tseng
  • Patent number: 11942600
    Abstract: In the embodiments of the present application, an electrolyte, a lithium-ion battery comprising the electrolyte, a battery module, a battery pack, and a device are provided. The electrolyte in the embodiments of the present application comprises an organic solvent, an electrolyte lithium salt dissolved in the organic solvent, and an additive comprising a first additive and a second additive. The first additive is selected from one or more of the compounds represented by formula I, and the second additive is selected from one or more of the compounds represented by formula II. After applying the electrolyte of the present application to a lithium-ion battery, the lithium ion battery has a better cycle performance and storage performance at a high temperature, and lower direct-current impedance at a low temperature, such that the lithium ion battery has both a better high-temperature performance and a better low-temperature performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
    Inventors: Yongkun Li, Kai Wu, Bo Cheng, Feng Ju
  • Publication number: 20240090164
    Abstract: A liquid level controlling apparatus includes a plurality of main sinks, a storage sink, a pump and a connection tube. One of the plurality of main sinks includes a transmission port and a first liquid level detector. The storage sink includes a delivery port and a second liquid level detector. The pump includes an outlet and an inlet. The connection tube includes an rehydration tube and an drain tube. The rehydration tube has a first rehydration section and a second rehydration section. The first rehydration section is connected between the delivery port and the inlet. The second rehydration section is connected between the outlet and the transmission port. The drain tube has a first drain section and a second drain section. The first drain section is connected between the transmission port and the inlet. The second drain section is connected between the outlet and the delivery port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicants: Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corp., Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Kai-Yang Tung, Hung-Ju Chen
  • Publication number: 20240087980
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a dielectric layer disposed over the substrate, and an interconnect structure extending through the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer includes a low-k dielectric material which includes silicon carbonitride having a carbon content ranging from about 30 atomic % to about 45 atomic %. The semiconductor device further includes a thermal dissipation feature extending through the dielectric layer and disposed to be spaced apart from the interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Kai-Fang CHENG, Cherng-Shiaw TSAI, Cheng-Chin LEE, Yen-Ju WU, Yen-Pin HSU, Li-Ling SU, Ming-Hsien LIN, Hsiao-Kang CHANG
  • Publication number: 20240077891
    Abstract: A liquid level controlling system includes a main sink, a storage sink and a connection tube. The main sink includes a transmission port and a first liquid level detector. The transmission port is formed on a bottom of the main sink. The first liquid level detector is disposed on a top of the main sink. The storage sink includes a liquid outlet, a liquid inlet and a second liquid level detector. The connection tube is disposed between the main sink and the storage sink. The connection tube includes an rehydration tube and an drain tube. Two ends of the rehydration tube are respectively connected to the transmission port and the liquid outlet. Two ends of the drain tube are respectively connected to the transmission port and the liquid inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicants: Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corp., Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Kai-Yang Tung, Hung-Ju Chen
  • Patent number: 11907340
    Abstract: An image positioning device is provided in the invention. The image positioning device includes a calculation circuit and a positioning circuit. The calculation circuit obtains a plurality of images from an image capturing device and classifies the images into a plurality of main groups based on a first algorithm, wherein each main group corresponds to a different area and the calculation circuit classifies the images of each main group into a plurality of sub-groups based on a feature of each image of each main group and a clustering algorithm. The positioning circuit is coupled to the calculation circuit. The positioning circuit positions each sub-group in the area corresponding to each main group based on the relative position relationship between each sub-group of each main group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Kai-Ju Cheng, Yu-Hsun Chen, Yu-Cheng Chien, Chin-Yuan Ting, Shao-Ang Chen
  • Publication number: 20230306706
    Abstract: Digital image stitching systems and methods are disclosed herein for generating one or more panoramic image views. A plurality of digital images depicting a target feature within an application area are captured by a camera of a scanner device. Motion data is captured, by a sensor coupled to the scanner device, as the scanner device moves relative to the target feature, where relative position data, corresponding to the plurality of digital images, is determined based on the motion data. An angle or position is generated for a first image relative to a second image of the plurality of images, and, based on image matching of the angle or the position of the second image with respect to the first image, a panoramic image view is generated depicting the target feature in a wider field of view of the application area than either the first image or the second image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Pei LI, Faiz Feisal SHERMAN, Xinru CUI, Kai-Ju CHENG, Kuan-Chung CHEN, Shao-Ang CHEN, Jia-Chyi WANG, Yu-Cheng CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20230301751
    Abstract: A distinguishing device for dental plaque and dental calculus includes a light-emitting diode, an image sensing unit, and a processor. The light-emitting diode movies in a first direction and is separated from teeth in an oral cavity by a predetermined distance in a second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The light-emitting diode generates a blue light to illuminate the teeth, so that dental plaque on the teeth generates a first autofluorescence and dental calculus on the teeth generates a second autofluorescence. The image sensing unit is configured to sense the first autofluorescence and the second autofluorescence. The processor is coupled to the image sensing unit to distinguish a dental plaque area from a dental calculus area on the teeth according to the first autofluorescence and the second autofluorescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Kai-Ju CHENG, Yu-Hsun CHEN, Hao-Ping LEE, Tong-Ming HSU, Chin-Yuan TING, Shao-Ang CHEN, Kuan-Chung CHEN, Hsin-Lun HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20230298316
    Abstract: An image classifying device is provided in the invention. The image classifying device includes a storage device, a calculation circuit and a classifying circuit. The storage device stores information corresponding to a plurality of image classes. The calculation circuit obtains a target image from an image extracting device and obtains the feature vector of the target image. The calculation circuit obtains a first estimation result corresponding to the target image based on the information corresponding to the plurality of image classes and the feature vector and obtains a second estimation result corresponding to the target image based on a reference image, wherein the reference image corresponds to one of the image classes. The classifying circuit adds the target image into one of the image classes based on the first estimation result and the second estimation result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Chia-Yuan CHANG, Kai-Ju CHENG, Yu-Hsun CHEN, Hao-Ping LEE, Tong-Ming HSU, Chin-Yuan TING, Shao-Ang CHEN, Kuan-Chung CHEN
  • Publication number: 20220366183
    Abstract: An image positioning device is provided in the invention. The image positioning device includes a calculation circuit and a positioning circuit. The calculation circuit obtains a plurality of images from an image capturing device and classifies the images into a plurality of main groups based on a first algorithm, wherein each main group corresponds to a different area and the calculation circuit classifies the images of each main group into a plurality of sub-groups based on a feature of each image of each main group and a clustering algorithm. The positioning circuit is coupled to the calculation circuit. The positioning circuit positions each sub-group in the area corresponding to each main group based on the relative position relationship between each sub-group of each main group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Kai-Ju CHENG, Yu-Hsun CHEN, Yu-Cheng CHIEN, Chin-Yuan TING, Shao-Ang CHEN
  • Patent number: 11471034
    Abstract: A method for distinguishing plaque and calculus is provided. The method is used in a device and includes the following steps: emitting, by a blue light-emitting diode, blue light to illuminate teeth in an oral cavity, wherein the blue light is used to generate autofluorescence of plaque and calculus on the teeth; sensing, by an image sensor, the autofluorescence of plaque and calculus; and distinguishing, by a processor, a plaque area and a calculus area on the teeth based on the autofluorescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Kai-Ju Cheng, Hsin-Lun Hsieh, Chin-Yuan Ting, Tsung-Hsin Lu, Huan-Tang Wu, Shao-Ang Chen, Yu-Hsun Chen, Jia-Chyi Wang, Chih-Wei Sung, Huan-Pin Shen
  • Publication number: 20220271061
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a manufacturing method of a pixel structure of a reflective display comprising: providing a substrate; forming a shielding layer on the substrate; forming a low reflective layer on the shielding layer; and forming a reflective layer on the low reflective layer, wherein the reflective layer comprises a plurality of reflection regions, the plurality of reflection regions are arranged at intervals, and a part of the low reflective layer is exposed between the plurality of reflection regions. In the present disclosure, the reflection of light in the gap between the pixels is avoided by the low reflective layer, such that the notice of liquid crystal disturbance by human eyes is reduced, and a reflective display with good display function and low power consumption is implemented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: GIANTPLUS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: I-Ta JIANG, Che-Yao WU, Kai-Ju CHOU
  • Patent number: 11415858
    Abstract: A photoelectric display unit including a bottom electrode layer, a photoelectric conversion layer and a top electrode layer is provided. The photoelectric conversion layer is disposed between the bottom electrode layer and the top electrode layer, and includes a first extrinsic semiconductor layer, an intrinsic semiconductor layer and a second extrinsic semiconductor layer. The intrinsic semiconductor layer is disposed between the first extrinsic semiconductor layer and the second extrinsic semiconductor layer. The intrinsic semiconductor layer includes a semiconductor material with a range of a band gap of 1.7 ev˜3.2 ev.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: GIANTPLUS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Kang-Chih Liu, Chen-Hsi Kang, Kai-Ju Chou
  • Patent number: D1024051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Hui-Jung Huang, Hong-Kuan Li, I-Lun Li, Ling-Mei Kuo, Kuan-Ju Chen, Fang-Ying Huang, Kai-Hung Huang, Szu-Wei Yang, Kai-Teng Cheng