Patents by Inventor Kun-An CHIU
Kun-An CHIU 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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Publication number: 20240162318Abstract: A thin film transistor includes a gate electrode embedded in an insulating layer that overlies a substrate, a gate dielectric overlying the gate electrode, an active layer comprising a compound semiconductor material and overlying the gate dielectric, and a source electrode and drain electrode contacting end portions of the active layer. The gate dielectric may have thicker portions over interfaces with the insulating layer to suppress hydrogen diffusion therethrough. Additionally or alternatively, a passivation capping dielectric including a dielectric metal oxide material may be interposed between the active layer and a dielectric layer overlying the active layer to suppress hydrogen diffusion therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Min-Kun DAI, Wei-Gang CHIU, I-Cheng CHANG, Cheng-Yi WU, Han-Ting TSAI, Tsann LIN, Chung-Te LIN
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Publication number: 20240151743Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing one or more needles of a probe card by refining and processing a conductive body that extends from the probe card to form a respective tip at the end of the respective conductive body. Forming the respective tip of a respective needle includes removing respective portions from the end of the conductive body by flowing an electrolytic fluid between a conductive pattern structure and an end of the respective conductive body. Removing the respective portions with the flow of the electrons may be performed in multiple successive steps to form various needles with various sizes, shapes, and profiles (e.g., cylindrical, rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal, etc.).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Ting-Yu CHIU, Yi-Neng CHANG, Wen-Chun TU, Te-Kun LIN, Chien Fang HUANG
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Publication number: 20240141480Abstract: Provided is a dual deposition chamber apparatus for producing silicon material, the apparatus including a furnace, a cooling jacket, a deposition device, and a vacuum extraction device. The cooling jacket communicates with the furnace, defines a space above the furnace, and includes an opening communicating with the space. The deposition device includes at least one first deposition substrate and at least one second deposition substrate. The at least one first deposition substrate and the at least one second deposition substrate are arranged side by side in the space, and respectively include a first inner wall surface and a second inner wall surface inclined downwards relative to a vertical axis. An uneven area is formed on the first inner wall surface and the second inner wall surface. The vacuum extraction device communicates with the opening of the cooling jacket.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Chung-Wen LAN, Wen-Yi CHIU, Chao-Kun HSIEH, Chao-Hsiang HSIEH
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Patent number: 11935935Abstract: A thin film transistor includes a gate electrode embedded in an insulating layer that overlies a substrate, a gate dielectric overlying the gate electrode, an active layer comprising a compound semiconductor material and overlying the gate dielectric, and a source electrode and drain electrode contacting end portions of the active layer. The gate dielectric may have thicker portions over interfaces with the insulating layer to suppress hydrogen diffusion therethrough. Additionally or alternatively, a passivation capping dielectric including a dielectric metal oxide material may be interposed between the active layer and a dielectric layer overlying the active layer to suppress hydrogen diffusion therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedInventors: Min-Kun Dai, Wei-Gang Chiu, I-Cheng Chang, Cheng-Yi Wu, Han-Ting Tsai, Tsann Lin, Chung-Te Lin
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Patent number: 11870397Abstract: The invention provides a radio frequency (RF) module and associated method with envelope tracking (ET) power supply in a device. The RF module may comprise a plurality of transmitters, an ET output, and an ET multiplexer. Each said transmitter may comprise an ET port and one or more RF outputs, and may be configured for providing an RF signal to one of said one or more RF outputs, and providing an ET signal, which reflects an envelope of the RF signal, to the ET port. The ET multiplexer may be coupled between said ET ports of the plurality of transmitters and the ET output, for selectively relaying one of said ET ports to the ET output.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Shi-Wen Liu, Tang-Nian Luo, Chi-Tsan Chen, Chi-Kun Chiu, Jiann-Huang Liu, Peng-Ta Huang, Chi-Sheng Yu, Hua-Shan Chou
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Publication number: 20230356035Abstract: A treadmill and an exercise accident detection method thereof are provided. The treadmill includes a treadmill body, an inertial sensor, and a processor. The inertial sensor is mounted on the treadmill body and continuously senses multiple sensed values while a treadmill belt of the treadmill is running. The processor is coupled to the inertial sensor, acquires multiple first sensed values sensed within a preset period by the inertial sensor, and analyzes the first sensed values sensed within the preset period to determine an event threshold value. The processor determines whether multiple second sensed values sensed not within the preset period by the inertial sensor satisfy a normal condition according to the event threshold value. If the second sensed values do not satisfy the normal condition, the processor controls the treadmill belt of the treadmill to stop running.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventors: Chien-Kun Chiu, Jia-Ming Yang, Chih-Chang Chen, Ban-Chwen Hsi, Yang-Ching Chang, Cheng-Yu Kao
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Publication number: 20230268887Abstract: The invention provides a radio frequency (RF) module and associated method with envelope tracking (ET) power supply in a device. The RF module may comprise a plurality of transmitters, an ET output, and an ET multiplexer. Each said transmitter may comprise an ET port and one or more RF outputs, and may be configured for providing an RF signal to one of said one or more RF outputs, and providing an ET signal, which reflects an envelope of the RF signal, to the ET port. The ET multiplexer may be coupled between said ET ports of the plurality of transmitters and the ET output, for selectively relaying one of said ET ports to the ET output.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Shi-Wen LIU, Tang-Nian LUO, Chi-Tsan CHEN, Chi-Kun CHIU, Jiann-Huang LIU, Peng-Ta HUANG, Chi-Sheng YU, Hua-Shan CHOU
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Patent number: 11677303Abstract: A motor and a coreless stator coil winding unit thereof are disclosed. The coreless stator coil winding unit includes an overlapping coil winding assembly and a non-overlapping coil winding assembly. The overlapping coil winding assembly includes a plurality of first coils arranged annularly and a plurality of second coils arranged annularly. The first coils and the second coils overlap with a phase difference. The non-overlapping coil winding assembly includes a plurality of third coils arranged annularly. The third coils are each located between an adjacent one of the first coils and an adjacent one of the second coils. Thus, the back electromotive force constant and torque constant of the motor have a better performance.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: National Cheng Kung UniversityInventors: Mi-Ching Tsai, Min-Fu Hsieh, Kai-Jung Shih, Po-Wei Huang, Lucio Jose Fernando Caceres Vera, Shang-Hui Shen, Jung-Kun Chiu, Hsin-Yu Chiu
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Publication number: 20230130551Abstract: A motor and a coreless stator coil winding unit thereof are disclosed. The coreless stator coil winding unit includes an overlapping coil winding assembly and a non-overlapping coil winding assembly. The overlapping coil winding assembly includes a plurality of first coils arranged annularly and a plurality of second coils arranged annularly. The first coils and the second coils overlap with a phase difference. The non-overlapping coil winding assembly includes a plurality of third coils arranged annularly. The third coils are each located between an adjacent one of the first coils and an adjacent one of the second coils. Thus, the back electromotive force constant and torque constant of the motor have a better performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: MI-CHING TSAI, MIN-FU HSIEH, KAI-JUNG SHIH, PO-WEI HUANG, LUCIO JOSE FERNANDO CACERES VERA, SHANG-HUI SHEN, JUNG-KUN CHIU, HSIN-YU CHIU
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Patent number: 11551358Abstract: A method for analyzing biological-tissue image includes following steps. A plurality of biological-tissue images are provided, and each of the biological-tissue images includes a plurality of target object image blocks. An image pre-processing step is performed so as to obtain a plurality of processed biological-tissue images. A fitting step is performed so as to obtain a plurality of object fitting images of the target object image blocks. A sampling step is performed, wherein a target region of each of the processed biological-tissue images is selected, and the target region includes the object fitting images. A calculating and analyzing step is performed so as to obtain an analysis result of a target regional center of the biological-tissue images.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: China Medical UniversityInventors: Wen-Tau Juan, Hao Wu, Yu-Kun Chiu, Jih-Chiang Tsai
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Publication number: 20220148160Abstract: A method for analyzing biological-tissue image includes following steps. A plurality of biological-tissue images are provided, and each of the biological-tissue images includes a plurality of target object image blocks. An image pre-processing step is performed so as to obtain a plurality of processed biological-tissue images. A fitting step is performed so as to obtain a plurality of object fitting images of the target object image blocks. A sampling step is performed, wherein a target region of each of the processed biological-tissue images is selected, and the target region includes the object fitting images. A calculating and analyzing step is performed so as to obtain an analysis result of a target regional center of the biological-tissue images.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: China Medical UniversityInventors: Wen-Tau Juan, Hao Wu, Yu-Kun Chiu, Jih-Chiang Tsai
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Patent number: 10873735Abstract: An electronic device, capable of identifying and displaying an object, includes an image capturing unit, a display unit and a processing unit. The image capturing unit is configured to capture the object. The display unit includes a transparent display panel and a backlight module, wherein the transparent display panel has a viewing side and a back side opposite to the viewing side, and the backlight module is disposed between the back side and the object. The processing unit is electrically connected to the image capturing unit, the transparent display panel and the backlight module, and is configured to receive an image signal captured by the image capturing unit to identify the object according to the image signal, control the transparent display panel to display information frame corresponding to an identifying result, and turn on/off the backlight module. An object identifying method for the electronic device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: CHAMP VISION DISPLAY INC.Inventors: Hsin-Hung Lee, Chiao-Chih Yang, Ko-Wei Chien, Ho-Kuei Chen, Shih-Kun Chiu
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Publication number: 20170195651Abstract: An electronic device, capable of identifying and displaying an object, includes an image capturing unit, a display unit and a processing unit. The image capturing unit is configured to capture the object. The display unit includes a transparent display panel and a backlight module, wherein the transparent display panel has a viewing side and a back side opposite to the viewing side, and the backlight module is disposed between the back side and the object. The processing unit is electrically connected to the image capturing unit, the transparent display panel and the backlight module, and is configured to receive an image signal captured by the image capturing unit to identify the object according to the image signal, control the transparent display panel to display information frame corresponding to an identifying result, and turn on/off the backlight module. An object identifying method for the electronic device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: HSIN-HUNG LEE, CHIAO- CHIH YANG, KO-WEI CHIEN, HO- KUEI CHEN, SHIH-KUN CHIU
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Patent number: 9347149Abstract: A method for growing epitaxial diamond is provided here. A metallic layer is deposited on a diamond substrate and is followed by an epitaxial diamond film deposited on top of the metallic layer. As a buffer layer, the metallic layer relieves stress accumulated in the thin film of the epitaxial diamond to prevent cracks. In consequence, diamond epitaxial layers with desired thickness and good quality can be obtained.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Li Chang, Ping-Hsun Wu, Kun-An Chiu
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Publication number: 20140137795Abstract: A method for growing epitaxial diamond is provided here. A metallic layer is deposited on a diamond substrate and is followed by an epitaxial diamond film deposited on top of the metallic layer. As a buffer layer, the metallic layer relieves stress accumulated in the thin film of the epitaxial diamond to prevent cracks. In consequence, diamond epitaxial layers with desired thickness and good quality can be obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventors: Li CHANG, Ping-Hsun WU, Kun-An CHIU
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Patent number: 8541268Abstract: A thin film transistor and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. A top-gate thin film transistor is fabricated by a process using two gray-tone photomasks and a lift-off method. Therefore, the method can save cost of photomasks and processes comparing to a conventional fabrication method.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.Inventors: Chan-Chang Liao, Hsien-Kun Chiu, Wei-Pang Yen, Chao-Huan Hsu
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Patent number: 8531264Abstract: The present invention relates to a current sensing resistor made by an electrically conductive metal plate, and the current sensing resistor comprising: a middle portion; a first portion with a first slot located at one side of the middle portion; and a second portion with a second slot located at the other side of the middle portion opposite to the first portion; wherein each of the first and second portions is divided into a current terminal and a sensing terminal by the first and second slots respectively, and the current terminals of the first and second portions have a length greater than that of the sensing terminals of the first and second portions; characterized in that the middle portion has a middle slot and the length of the middle slot can be used for controlling the stability of resistance for the current sensing resistor.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: TA-I Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Yen Li, Yi-Kun Chiu, Ching-Chen Hu
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Publication number: 20130120104Abstract: The present invention relates to a current sensing resistor made by an electrically conductive metal plate, and the current sensing resistor comprising: a middle portion; a first portion with a first slot located at one side of the middle portion; and a second portion with a second slot located at the other side of the middle portion opposite to the first portion; wherein each of the first and second portions is divided into a current terminal and a sensing terminal by the first and second slots respectively, and the current terminals of the first and second portions have a length greater than that of the sensing terminals of the first and second portions; characterized in that the middle portion has a middle slot and the length of the middle slot can be used for controlling the stability of resistance for the current sensing resistor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: TA-I TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHUN-YEN LI, YI-KUN CHIU, CHING-CHEN HU
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Patent number: 8420420Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thin film transistor array substrate and a structure of the same are disclosed. The manufacturing method merely requires two steps of mask fabrication to accomplish the manufacture of thin film transistor array, in which the manufacturing method utilizes a first mask fabrication step to define a pattern of a source electrode and a drain electrode of the thin film transistor, and a partially-exposed dielectric layer, and utilizes a second mask fabrication step to define an arrangement of a transparent conductive layer. The manufacturing method and structure can dramatically reduce the manufacturing cost of masks and simplify the whole manufacturing process.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.Inventors: Wei-pang Yen, Hsien-kun Chiu, Chan-chang Liao, Chao-huan Hsu
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Patent number: 8421096Abstract: A pixel structure and a manufacturing method thereof and a display panel are provided. An electrode material layer, a shielding material layer, an inter-layer dielectric material layer, a semiconductor material layer and a photoresist-layer are sequentially formed on a substrate. The semiconductor material layer, the inter-layer dielectric material layer, the shielding material layer and the electrode material layer are patterned using the photoresist-layer as a mask to form a semiconductor pattern, an inter-layer dielectric pattern, a shielding pattern and a pixel electrode. A source/drain electrically connected to the pixel electrode and covering a portion of the semiconductor pattern is formed on the pixel electrode. A channel is another portion of the semiconductor uncovered by the source/drain.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.Inventor: Hsien-Kun Chiu