Patents by Inventor Kai TENG
Kai TENG 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: 10890710Abstract: A display device and a backlight module thereof are provided. The backlight module includes a collimated light source and a light guide plate. The collimated light source configured to generate a collimated light. The light guide plate has a bottom surface and a top surface opposite to each other, and a light entrance surface connected to ends of the bottom and top surfaces respectively for receiving collimated light from the collimated light source. The bottom surface inclines toward the top surface from the end of the bottom surface connected to the light entrance surface. A plurality of first grooves are disposed side by side on the bottom surface and respectively extend along the light entrance surface. The first groove has a first light receiving surface with a first end extending toward the top surface and inclining away from the light entrance surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Shih-Fu Tseng, Chia-Hung Chen, Kai-Teng Shih
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Patent number: 10854520Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming a semiconductor structure. The method including: Firstly, a substrate is provided, a first region and a second region are defined thereon, next, a gate dielectric layer and a work function metal layer are sequentially formed on the substrate within the first region and within the second region. Afterwards, a dielectric layer is formed on the work function metal layer within the second region, a hydrogen gas treatment is then performed on the substrate, and the work function metal layer is removed within the first region.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chia-Lin Lu, Chun-Lung Chen, Kun-Yuan Liao, Chun-Hsien Lin, Wei-Hao Huang, Kai-Teng Cheng
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Publication number: 20200257036Abstract: A display device and a backlight module thereof are provided. The backlight module includes a collimated light source and a light guide plate. The collimated light source configured to generate a collimated light. The light guide plate has a bottom surface and a top surface opposite to each other, and a light entrance surface connected to ends of the bottom and top surfaces respectively for receiving collimated light from the collimated light source. The bottom surface inclines toward the top surface from the end of the bottom surface connected to the light entrance surface. A plurality of first grooves are disposed side by side on the bottom surface and respectively extend along the light entrance surface. The first groove has a first light receiving surface with a first end extending toward the top surface and inclining away from the light entrance surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: SHIH-FU TSENG, CHIA-HUNG CHEN, KAI-TENG SHIH
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Patent number: 10635142Abstract: A laptop computer includes a host, a hinge mechanism, and a display. The host includes a housing and a base disposed in the housing and having a curved groove. The hinge mechanism is connected to the host and includes a rotation element. The rotation element includes a curved portion located in the curved groove. The display is affixed to the rotation element.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: ACER INCORPORATEDInventors: Yan-Fong Cheng, Cheng-Nan Ling, Kai-Teng Cheng, Cheng-Wen Hsieh, Fang-Ying Huang, Szu-Wei Yang, Yi-Ta Huang, Pao-Min Huang, Hsueh-Chih Peng
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Publication number: 20190317562Abstract: A laptop computer includes a host, a hinge mechanism, and a display. The host includes a housing and a base disposed in the housing and having a curved groove. The hinge mechanism is connected to the host and includes a rotation element. The rotation element includes a curved portion located in the curved groove. The display is affixed to the rotation element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Yan-Fong CHENG, Cheng-Nan LING, Kai-Teng CHENG, Cheng-Wen HSIEH, Fang-Ying HUANG, Szu-Wei YANG, Yi-Ta HUANG, Pao-Min HUANG, Hsueh-Chih PENG
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Publication number: 20190279909Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming a semiconductor structure. The method including: Firstly, a substrate is provided, a first region and a second region are defined thereon, next, a gate dielectric layer and a work function metal layer are sequentially formed on the substrate within the first region and within the second region. Afterwards, a dielectric layer is formed on the work function metal layer within the second region, a hydrogen gas treatment is then performed on the substrate, and the work function metal layer is removed within the first region.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Chia-Lin Lu, Chun-Lung Chen, Kun-Yuan Liao, Chun-Hsien Lin, Wei-Hao Huang, Kai-Teng Cheng
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Publication number: 20190252259Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming a semiconductor structure. The method including: Firstly, a substrate is provided, a first region and a second region are defined thereon, next, a gate dielectric layer and a work function metal layer are sequentially formed on the substrate within the first region and within the second region. Afterwards, a dielectric layer is formed on the work function metal layer within the second region, a hydrogen gas treatment is then performed on the substrate, and the work function metal layer is removed within the first region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Chia-Lin Lu, Chun-Lung Chen, Kun-Yuan Liao, Chun-Hsien Lin, Wei-Hao Huang, Kai-Teng Cheng
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Publication number: 20180356862Abstract: A housing structure including a first part, a second part, and a film is provided. The second part is combined to the first part by injection molding, and a seam exists between the first part and the second part. The film is attached onto the first part and the second part to shield the seam. A manufacturing method of the housing structure is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Chi-Hung Lai, Cheng-Nan Ling, Kai-Teng Cheng, Pin-Chueh Lin, Wu-Chen Lee, Yung-Hui Hou
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Patent number: 10109525Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device is provided including providing a substrate, on which a plurality of elements is formed. A first inter-dielectric layer is formed over the substrate, covering the elements. A first plug structure is formed in the first inter-dielectric layer, including performing a polishing process over the first inter-dielectric layer to have a dishing on top and extending from a sidewall of the first plug structure. A hard mask layer is formed to fill the dishing. A second inter-dielectric layer is formed over the hard mask layer. A second plug structure is formed in the second inter-dielectric layer to electrically contact the first plug structure, wherein the second plug structure has at least an edge portion extending on the hard mask layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Chia-Lin Lu, Chun-Lung Chen, Kun-Yuan Liao, Jiunn-Hsiung Liao, Wei-Hao Huang, Kai-Teng Cheng
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Patent number: 9165503Abstract: A pixel structure and a driving method thereof are disclosed. The pixel structure includes a first capacitor, an input unit, a compensation unit, a pixel driving unit, a resetting unit, a light-emitting diode, a light-emitting activation unit and a coupling unit. The input unit controls a voltage on a first terminal of the first capacitor according to a first scanning signal and a data signal. The compensation unit coupled to the first capacitor is configured to control voltages on the terminals of the first capacitor according to a second scanning signal. The pixel driving unit is configured to provide a driving current to the light-emitting diode according to a first reference voltage and the voltage on a second terminal of the first capacitor. The coupling unit is coupled to the light-emitting activation unit, the first terminal of the first capacitor, the input unit and the compensation unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Kai-Teng Shih, Chun-Yen Liu, Chia-Yuan Yeh, Chen-Hao Kuo
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Publication number: 20140225878Abstract: A pixel structure and a driving method thereof are disclosed. The pixel structure includes a first capacitor, an input unit, a compensation unit, a pixel driving unit, a resetting unit, a light-emitting diode, a light-emitting activation unit and a coupling unit. The input unit controls a voltage on a first terminal of the first capacitor according to a first scanning signal and a data signal. The compensation unit coupled to the first capacitor is configured to control voltages on the terminals of the first capacitor according to a second scanning signal. The pixel driving unit is configured to provide a driving current to the light-emitting diode according to a first reference voltage and the voltage on a second terminal of the first capacitor. The coupling unit is coupled to the light-emitting activation unit, the first terminal of the first capacitor, the input unit and the compensation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventors: Kai-Teng SHIH, Chun-Yen LIU, Chia-Yuan YEH, Chen-Hao KUO
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Patent number: 8422209Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a locking mechanism, and a battery. The base includes a receiving bay and a battery bay. The receiving bay includes a through slot defined thereon. The battery is selectively restrained in the battery bay by the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a locking member and an elastic element received in the receiving bay. The locking member is movable and includes a clutching end extending into the battery bay. The elastic element is joined to the receiving bay and the locking member. The locking member further includes an operation portion defined thereon for a user to operate the locking mechanism. The operation portion is located within the receiving bay and is exposed to outside of the receiving bay through slot. The battery includes a connecting end defined thereon for engaging with the clutching end so as to be restrained in the battery bay.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Kai-Teng Cheng, Wen-Chieh Tai, Wu-Chen Lee, Ker-We Lin, Tsan-Sheng Chen, Hsueh-Chih Peng
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Patent number: 8266834Abstract: The instant disclosure provides a photo-frame-type display and a support unit thereof. The display has a display frame unit having a bottom portion disposable on a working surface. The support unit comprises a connecting base unit fixedly disposed to the back of the display frame unit, an inclining module pivotally coupled to the connecting base unit, and a rebounding module on the back of the display frame unit in elastic connection with the inclining module. The photo-frame-type display may be disposed on a tabletop in a fashion resembling a traditional photo frame, and the support unit is capable of steadily sustaining the display frame unit in a steep inclining configuration suitable for touch-screen/handwriting operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignees: Syncmold Enterprise Corp., Acer IncorporatedInventors: Chun-Lung Chen, Kuei-Lai Huang, Chung-Wei Hsu, Kai-Teng Cheng
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Publication number: 20120099252Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a locking mechanism, and a battery. The base includes a receiving bay and a battery bay. The receiving bay includes a through slot defined thereon. The battery is selectively restrained in the battery bay by the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a locking member and an elastic element received in the receiving bay. The locking member is movable and includes a clutching end extending into the battery bay. The elastic element is joined to the receiving bay and the locking member. The locking member further includes an operation portion defined thereon for a user to operate the locking mechanism. The operation portion is located within the receiving bay and is exposed to outside of the receiving bay through slot. The battery includes a connecting end defined thereon for engaging with the clutching end so as to be restrained in the battery bay.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Kai-Teng CHENG, Wen-Chieh TAI, Wu-Chen LEE, Ker-We LIN, Tsan-Sheng CHEN, Hsueh-Chih PENG
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Publication number: 20110247252Abstract: The instant disclosure provides a photo-frame-type display and a support unit thereof. The display has a display frame unit having a bottom portion disposable on a working surface. The support unit comprises a connecting base unit fixedly disposed to the back of the display frame unit, an inclining module pivotally coupled to the connecting base unit, and a rebounding module on the back of the display frame unit in elastic connection with the inclining module. The photo-frame-type display may be disposed on a tabletop in a fashion resembling a traditional photo frame, and the support unit is capable of steadily sustaining the display frame unit in a steep inclining configuration suitable for touch-screen/handwriting operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicants: ACER INCORPORATED, SYNCMOLD ENTERPRISE CORP.Inventors: Chun-Lung CHEN, Kuei-Lai HUANG, Chung-Wei HSU, Kai-Teng CHENG
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Publication number: 20080129765Abstract: An image adjustment method for displays is disclosed. Firstly, scan images on a display to get a coordinate of non-uniform brightness. Then the coordinate of non-uniform brightness is measured to obtain a chromatic value and a compensation value list is established according to a threshold value. Next brightness of images on the display is adjusted according to the coordinate of non-uniform brightness and the compensation value list so as to achieve uniform brightness of images, reduced labor cost and higher line speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Cheng-Feng Lin, Cheng-Lian Liu, Wen-Kai Teng, Jung-Hsiang Tseng, Herng-Der Chu
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Patent number: D689048Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Yen-Hsiang Wang, Kai-Teng Cheng
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Patent number: D820828Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: I-Lun Li, Kai-Teng Cheng
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Patent number: D880310Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Hope Vision Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chuan-Kai Teng
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Patent number: D914009Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: ACER INCORPORATEDInventors: Fang-Ying Huang, Kai-Teng Cheng