Patents by Inventor Kang Liu

Kang Liu 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).

  • INFORMATION HANDLING OF ACCESS SECURITY
    Publication number: 20150278552
    Abstract: A method of effectuating access security includes sending authentication data with a specific lifetime from a mobile device to an information handling system. The information handling system includes a controller and a housing. The housing includes a chassis and a latch component, with the controller electrically coupled to the latch component. The method includes determining by the controller in accordance with the authentication data whether the mobile device is authorized to activate the latch component and activating the latch component by the controller to lock or unlock the housing in response to a determination that the mobile device is authorized to activate the latch component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Wei-Tien Chen, Yulianti Darmanto, Cheng-Hao Lin, Yu-Kang Liu, Bruce Alan Smith, Hui Wen Tsai
  • Easy fold layout hunting blind framework structure
    Patent number: 9133644
    Abstract: An easy fold layout hunting blind framework structure comprises a first and a second bottom frames, two side supporting frames, a front supporting frame, a rear supporting frame and two upper supporting frames. When folding to put away, two ends of the front and the rear supporting frames are respectively separated from the connection boxes provided at right and left sides of the two side supporting frames, then the two side supporting frames may turn towards the first and the second bottom frames to fold up, and further may fold in the right and left directions of the first and the second bottom frames. When developing, sequence of the operation can be carried out vice versa simply and easily without need for any hand tools. The size of the folded structure is so compact to carry or change the hunting sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventor: Cheh-Kang Liu
  • STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES USING FIN STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20150243659
    Abstract: A shallow trench isolation (STI) structure is formed on a substrate. Part of the STI structure is removed to form a first fin structure and a second fin structure extending above a support structure on the substrate. A first part of the STI structure is located between the first fin structure and the second fin structure and has a first top surface higher than an interface between the first fin structure and the support structure. A second part of the STI structure is located adjacent to the first fin structure and has a second top surface lower than the interface between the first fin structure and the support structure. An etching process is performed to remove part of the first fin structure and the second fin structure. Part of the support structure adjacent to the second part of the STI structure is removed during the etching process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: YU-LIEN HUANG, CHI-KANG LIU, YUNG-TA LI, CHUN-HSIANG FAN, TUNG-YING LEE, Clement HSING-JEN WANN
  • Portable control apparatus and method thereof for calibrating an oscillating circuit
    Patent number: 9093985
    Abstract: A portable control apparatus includes a driver, a baseband controller, and a crystal oscillator. The driver includes an oscillating circuit that generates a feedback signal. The baseband controller coupled to the driver receives the feedback signal, and outputs a calibrating signal to the driver according to the feedback signal. The crystal oscillator coupled to the baseband controller generates an accurate output frequency for operating the baseband controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: MStar Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Huimin Tsai, Chi Kang Liu
  • Color filter
    Patent number: 9075195
    Abstract: A color filter including a substrate, a plurality of single film filter units and a plurality of multi-film filter units is provided. The substrate has a first region and a second region. The single-film filter units are respectively disposed on the substrate and within the first region. The multi-film filter units are respectively disposed on the substrate and within the second region. When a white beam is projected on the color filter, the single-film filter units and the multi-film filter units reflect a plurality of color beams. The multi-film filter units include a plurality of first multi-film filter units. When the white beam is projected on the first multi-film filter units, the first multi-film filter units reflect a first color beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: HIMAX SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Shao-Min Hung, Han-Kang Liu, Bo-Nan Chen
  • FinFETs and Methods for Forming the Same
    Publication number: 20150171187
    Abstract: A finFET and methods for forming a finFET are disclosed. A structure comprises a substrate, a fin, a gate dielectric, and a gate electrode. The substrate comprises the fin. The fin has a major surface portion of a sidewall, and the major surface portion comprises at least one lattice shift. The at least one lattice shift comprises an inward or outward shift relative to a center of the fin. The gate dielectric is on the major surface portion of the sidewall. The gate electrode is on the gate dielectric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Yu-Lien Huang, Chun-Hsiang Fan, Tsu-Hsiu Perng, Chi-Kang Liu, Yung-Ta Li, Ming-Huan Tsai, Clement Hsingjen Wann, Chi-Wen Liu
  • Control system for touch screen
    Patent number: 9046953
    Abstract: A control system for a touch screen is provided. The control system includes a voltage-level shifter between a screen controller and a touch controller. The voltage-level shifter level-shifts a common voltage for driving the screen to a corresponding timing signal with an input signal range acceptable by the touch controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: MSTAR SEMICONDUCTOR, INC
    Inventors: Guo-Kiang Hung, Chien Chuan Chen, Chi Kang Liu
  • Method for implementing touch screen on display panel and associated apparatus
    Patent number: 9007339
    Abstract: A method for implementing a touch screen on a display panel and associated apparatus is provided. Cross locations of source lines and gate lines of the display panel are arranged for sensing a user touch control. In a sensing phase for sensing touch control, capacitance changes due to the touch control are sensed via the source lines. In a display phase, driving electricity is transmitted via the source lines for driving the display panel to display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: MStar Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sterling Smith, Chi-Kang Liu, Guo-Kiang Hung
  • FinFETs and methods for forming the same
    Patent number: 8987791
    Abstract: A finFET and methods for forming a finFET are disclosed. A structure comprises a substrate, a fin, a gate dielectric, and a gate electrode. The substrate comprises the fin. The fin has a major surface portion of a sidewall, and the major surface portion comprises at least one lattice shift. The at least one lattice shift comprises an inward or outward shift relative to a center of the fin. The gate dielectric is on the major surface portion of the sidewall. The gate electrode is on the gate dielectric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lien Huang, Chun-Hsiang Fan, Tsu-Hsiu Perng, Chi-Kang Liu, Yung-Ta Li, Ming-Huan Tsai, Clement Hsingjen Wann, Chi-Wen Liu
  • Retractable frame structure for baby trailer
    Patent number: 8979116
    Abstract: A retractable frame structure for baby trailer includes a rigid base frame, a bottom frame bar horizontally movable in and out of a front side of the rigid bottom, a first locking device for selectively locking the bottom frame bar to the base frame in the extended or received position, a backrest, a top frame bar vertically movable in and out of a top side of the backrest, and a second locking device for selectively locking the top frame bar to the backrest in the extended or received position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Cheh-Kang Liu
  • TECHNIQUES FOR ADJUSTING A POSITION OF A DISPLAY DEVICE BASED ON A POSITION OF A USER
    Publication number: 20150070271
    Abstract: A technique for adjusting a display angle of an electronic apparatus includes capturing, by an image capturing module (of the electronic apparatus), images of a user with respect to a display device (of the electronic apparatus) at a reference first position and a second position. A processing module (of the electronic apparatus) provides an indication when the user exceeds a predetermined threshold in moving from the first position to the second position. A controlling module (of the electronic apparatus) causes a first driving module (of the electronic apparatus) to drive rotation of a first rotating module (of the electronic apparatus) in response to the processing module indicating the displacement has exceeded the predetermined threshold. The first rotating module is coupled to a base unit portion of the electronic apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: WEI - TIEN CHEN, YULIANTI DARMANTO, CHENG-HAO LIN, YU-KANG LIU, HUI-WEN TSAI
  • Retractable frame structure for tandem trailer
    Patent number: 8936269
    Abstract: A retractable frame structure for tandem trailer includes a bottom frame, which allows adjustment between an extended position for two-seat seating arrangement in a fore-to-aft manner and a retracted position for one-seat seating arrangement, a front frame and a rear frame detachably coupled together and respectively pivotally connected to the front and rear sides of the bottom frame for allowing collapsing of the tandem trailer to reduce space occupation when the tandem trailer is not in use, two wheel brackets respectively bilaterally mounted at the rear side of the bottom frame for supporting a respective wheel, and a trailer bar pivotally connected to one lateral side of the bottom frame for coupling to a bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventor: Cheh-Kang Liu
  • Beverage Filter Cartridge
    Publication number: 20140377413
    Abstract: A beverage filter cartridge includes an inner cup made of filter paper and defining a first chamber, an outer cup holding the inner cup in a second chamber therein, and a seal film bonded to the outer cup to seal the inner cup in the outer cup. The inner cup has a hard rim extending around the top open side thereof and supportable at an inner upper part of the outer cup to suspend the inner cup in the second open chamber of the outer cup. After removal of the seal film, the plastic outer cup can be recycled, reducing environmental pollution and implementing the principles of environmental protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Cheh-Kang Liu
  • COLOR FILTER
    Publication number: 20140347759
    Abstract: A color filter including a substrate, a plurality of single film filter units and a plurality of multi-film filter units is provided. The substrate has a first region and a second region. The single-film filter units are respectively disposed on the substrate and within the first region. The multi-film filter units are respectively disposed on the substrate and within the second region. When a white beam is projected on the color filter, the single-film filter units and the multi-film filter units reflect a plurality of color beams. The multi-film filter units include a plurality of first multi-film filter units. When the white beam is projected on the first multi-film filter units, the first multi-film filter units reflect a first color beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Shao-Min Hung, Han-Kang Liu, Bo-Nan Chen
  • Integrated electrostatic discharge (ESD) device
    Patent number: 8891213
    Abstract: A semiconductor device for ESD protection includes a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type and a well region of a second conductivity type formed within the substrate. The well region is characterized by a first depth. The device includes an MOS transistor, a first bipolar transistor, and a second bipolar transistor. The MOS transistor includes a first lightly doped drain (LDD) region of a second depth within the well region, and a drain region and an emitter region within in the first LDD region. The emitter region is characterized by a second conductivity type. The first bipolar transistor is associated with the emitter region, the first LDD region, and the well region, and is characterized by a first trigger voltage. The second bipolar transistor is associated with the first LDD region, the well region, and the substrate, and is characterized by a second trigger voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Shanghai) Corporation
    Inventors: Chi Kang Liu, Ta Lee Yu, Quan Li
  • Color filter and manufacturing method thereof
    Patent number: 8837063
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a color filter is provided. The method includes following steps. A substrate is provided. A first filter layer is formed on a first part of a first region and a first part of a second region of the substrate. A second filter layer is formed on a second part of the second region. A third filter layer is formed on a second part of the first region and a third part of the second region. When a white beam is projected on the color filter, the first region and the second region reflect a plurality of color beams. A color filter manufactured through the method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Himax Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Shao-Min Hung, Han-Kang Liu, Bo-Nan Chen
  • Apparatus and methods for protecting removable storage devices from malware infection
    Patent number: 8826435
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a computer-implemented method for protecting a removable storage device from malware on a computer apparatus. An indication is received that the removable storage device has been connected to the computer apparatus, wherein the removable storage device is partitioned into a CD-ROM partition and a user partition. An anti-virus module stored in the CD-ROM partition on the removable storage device is automatically executed upon connecting the removable storage device to a computer apparatus. Other embodiments, aspects and features may also be disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Trend Micro Incorporated
    Inventors: Wei Chiang, Tzu-Hsiao Weng, Chih-Kuan Chien, Jian-Chang Cheng, Yih-Shiou Jiang, Wan-Pao Ko, Robert Chen, Yun-Hsien Liu, Tsung-Kang Liu
  • FinFETs and Methods for Forming the Same
    Publication number: 20140239354
    Abstract: A finFET and methods for forming a finFET are disclosed. A structure comprises a substrate, a fin, a gate dielectric, and a gate electrode. The substrate comprises the fin. The fin has a major surface portion of a sidewall, and the major surface portion comprises at least one lattice shift. The at least one lattice shift comprises an inward or outward shift relative to a center of the fin. The gate dielectric is on the major surface portion of the sidewall. The gate electrode is on the gate dielectric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Lien Huang, Chun-Hsiang Fan, Tsu-Hsiu Perng, Chi-Kang Liu, Yung-Ta Li, Ming-Huan Tsai, Clement Hsingjen Wann, Chi-Wen Liu
  • Integrated electrostatic discharge (ESD) device
    Patent number: 8817435
    Abstract: A method for making a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate of a first conductivity type and having a surface region, forming a well region of a second conductivity type and having a first depth in the substrate, adding a gate dielectric layer overlying the surface region, adding a gate layer overlying the gate dielectric layer, forming a first LDD region of the first conductivity type and having a second depth within the well region, forming an emitter region of the second conductivity type within the first LDD region, and forming a second LDD region of the first conductivity type with the well region, a channel region separates the first and second LDD regions. The method further includes forming a source region being of the first conductivity type within the second LDD region and adding an output pad coupled to both the drain and emitter regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Shanghai) Corp.
    Inventors: Chi Kang Liu, Ta Lee Yu, Quan Li
  • Touch sensing method and associated apparatus based on display panel common voltage
    Patent number: 8638304
    Abstract: A touch screen includes an LCD panel; a display controller for processing a video signal to generate a panel control signal and a sensing control signal, with the panel control signal controlling the LCD panel so that the LCD panel displays images according to the panel control signal; a touch panel, for generating the sensing signal in response to a touch; and a sensing circuit, coupled to the touch panel and the display controller, for receiving the sensing signal and the sensing control signal to generate a position signal with reference to the sensing control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: MStar Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi Kang Liu, Chin-Wei Lin