Patents by Inventor Kun-Hsieh Liu

Kun-Hsieh 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).

  • Patent number: 7646429
    Abstract: A digital camera module packaging method includes: first, providing a carrier (20) including a base (21) defining a chamber (214) and a lead frame (23). The lead frame has a plurality of conduction pieces (233) embedded in the base. One end of each conduction piece is exposed at one surface of the base, and another end of the conduction piece is exposed at another surface of the base. An image sensor chip (30) with a photosensitive area (301) and a plurality of chip pads (302) is then mounted in the chamber. A plurality of wires (40) is then provided. Each wire electrically connects a corresponding chip pad of the image sensor chip and one exposed end of a corresponding conduction piece of the carrier. A holder (50) is then provided. The carrier is mounted to the holder. Finally, a lens module (70) is mounted on the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Altus Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu
  • Patent number: 7643081
    Abstract: A digital camera module (200) includes a lens holder (20), a lens module (30) received in the lens holder, and an image sensor chip package (40) mounted to the lens holder. The lens module includes a lens barrel (301) movably engaged in the lens holder and at least one lens (302) received in the lens barrel. The image sensor chip package includes a base (401), an image sensor chip (402) mounted on the base, a transparent cover (405), and an adhesive (50) positioning the transparent cover with respect to the image sensor chip. The adhesive and the transparent cover cooperatively seal the image sensor chip therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Altus Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Po-Chih Hsu, Kun-Hsieh Liu
  • Patent number: 7595839
    Abstract: An image sensor chip packaging method includes: first, providing a carrier (20). The carrier includes a base (21) and a lead frame (23). The base has a chamber (214) defined therein. The lead frame has a plurality of conduction pieces (233). The conduction pieces of the lead frame are embedded in the base and are spaced from each other. An image sensor chip (30) is then mounted in the chamber. The image sensor has a photosensitive area (301) and a plurality of chip pads (302). A plurality of bonding wires (40) is then provided. Each wire electrically connects a corresponding chip pad of the image sensor chip and one of the exposed ends of a corresponding conduction piece of the carrier. A holder (50) having a holding cavity (54) is then provided. Finally, the carrier is then mounted in the holding cavity of the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Altus Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu
  • Patent number: 7592197
    Abstract: An image sensor package method includes the steps of: first, providing a carrier (30), which includes a base (24) and a leadframe (320). The base has a cavity therein and the leadframe includes a number of conductive pieces; Second, mounting an image sensor chip on the base and received in the cavity, the image sensor having a photosensitive area. Third, providing a plurality of wires, each electrically connects the image sensor chip and a corresponding one of the conductive pieces of the carrier. Fourth, applying an adhesive means around the image sensor chip that at least partially covers all the wires. Finally, mounting a transparent cover on the carrier, where an adhesive means fixes the cover in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Altus Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu
  • Patent number: 7540672
    Abstract: A digital still camera module includes an image sensor package (2) and a lens barrel (30) mounted on the image sensor package. The image sensor package includes a substrate (20), an image sensor chip (22), and a cover (28). The substrate defines a receiving chamber (203) therein. The image sensor chip mounted in the receiving chamber of the substrate. The cover, which is transparent and has a smaller profile than that of the substrate, is secured to the top portion of the substrate thereby sealing the receiving chamber. The top portion of the substrate has an uncovered section (29) at a periphery of the cover. The lens barrel includes at least one lens (31) received therein. The lens barrel is securely attached to the uncovered section of the top portion of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Altus Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu, Po-Chih Hsu
  • Patent number: 7417327
    Abstract: An IC (integrated circuit) chip package includes a substrate (2), a chip (3), a plurality of bonding wires (32), and a cover (5). The substrate has a top surface, a bottom surface, a receiving chamber (23) defined therein, a plurality of solder pads (24) arranged around the top surface and the bottom surface, and a plurality of vias (25) having conductive material electrically connecting the top solder pads with the bottom solder pads defined therein. The chip is mounted in the receiving chamber, and has a plurality of chip solder pads arranged around a top surface thereof. The bonding wires respectively electrically connect the top solder pads of the substrate with the chip solder pads. The cover is fastened to the top surface of the substrate to cover the opening, and has a smaller profile than that of the substrate, thereby not cover a peripheral area of the top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Altus Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu, Po-Chih Hsu
  • Patent number: 7365421
    Abstract: An IC chip package includes a substrate (2), a chip (5), a plurality of bonding wires (52), and a cover (6). The substrate has a top surface, a receiving chamber (23) having an opening at the top surface, a plurality of solder pads (3) arranged around the top surface and respectively corresponding to the solder pads arranged at a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a plurality of vias (4) having conductive material electrically connecting the top solder pads with the bottom solder pads defined therein. The chip is mounted in the receiving chamber, and has a plurality of chip solder pads (51) arranged around a top surface thereof. The bonding wires respectively electrically connect the top solder pads of the substrate with the chip solder pads. The cover is fastened to the top surface of the substrate, and covers the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Altus Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu, Po-Chih Hsu
  • Patent number: 7342215
    Abstract: A digital camera module package method includes the steps of: firstly, providing a carrier (30), which includes a base (24) and a leadframe (320). The base has a cavity therein and the leadframe includes a number of conductive pieces (322); Secondly, mounting an image sensor chip (34) on the base and received in the cavity, the image sensor having a photosensitive area. Thirdly, providing a plurality of wires (36), each electrically connecting the image sensor chip and a corresponding one of the conductive pieces of the carrier. Fourthly, applying an adhesive means (3262) around the image sensor chip that at least partially covers all the wires. Finally, mounting a transparent cover (38) on the carrier, where an adhesive means fixes the cover in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Altus Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu
  • Publication number: 20070126915
    Abstract: An image sensor chip package method includes the following steps: firstly, a plurality of shaped conductors are provided. Secondly, plastics are injected to partially enclose the conductors, thereby forming a base. Some of the conductors are exposed outside of the base. Thirdly, a ring-like middle portion is further formed on the base by means of injection. The base and the middle portion cooperatively form a space. Fourthly, an image sensor having a plurality of pads is disposed in the space. Fifthly, a number of bonding wires are provided to connect the pads and the conductors. Finally, a cover is secured to the top of the middle portion via an adhesive glue, thereby hermetically sealing the space and allowing light beams to pass therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: ALTUS TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu
  • Publication number: 20070126916
    Abstract: An image sensor chip packaging method includes: first, providing a carrier (20). The carrier includes a base (21) and a lead frame (23). The base has a chamber (214) defined therein. The lead frame has a plurality of conduction pieces (233). The conduction pieces of the lead frame are embedded in the base and are spaced from each other. An image sensor chip (30) is then mounted in the chamber. The image sensor has a photosensitive area (301) and a plurality of chip pads (302). A plurality of bonding wires (40) is then provided. Each wire electrically connects a corresponding chip pad of the image sensor chip and one of the exposed ends of a corresponding conduction piece of the carrier. A holder (50) having a holding cavity (54) is then provided. Finally, the carrier is then mounted in the holding cavity of the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: ALTUS TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu
  • Publication number: 20070057148
    Abstract: A digital camera module package method includes the steps of: firstly, providing a carrier (30), which includes a base (24) and a leadframe (320). The base has a cavity therein and the leadframe includes a number of conductive pieces (322); Secondly, mounting an image sensor chip (34) on the base and received in the cavity, the image sensor having a photosensitive area. Thirdly, providing a plurality of wires (36), each electrically connecting the image sensor chip and a corresponding one of the conductive pieces of the carrier. Fourthly, applying an adhesive means (3262) around the image sensor chip that at least partially covers all the wires. Finally, mounting a transparent cover (38) on the carrier, where an adhesive means fixes the cover in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: ALTUS TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu
  • Publication number: 20070057149
    Abstract: An image sensor package method includes the steps of first, providing a carrier (30), which includes a base (24) and a leadframe (320). The base has a cavity therein and the leadframe includes a number of conductive pieces; Second, mounting an image sensor chip on the base and received in the cavity, the image sensor having a photosensitive area. Third, providing a plurality of wires, each electrically connects the image sensor chip and a corresponding one of the conductive pieces of the carrier. Fourth, applying an adhesive means around the image sensor chip that at least partially covers all the wires. Finally, mounting a transparent cover on the carrier, where an adhesive means fixes the cover in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: ALTUS TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu
  • Publication number: 20060290802
    Abstract: A digital camera module (200) includes a lens holder (20), a lens module (30) received in the lens holder, and an image sensor chip package (40) mounted to the lens holder. The lens module includes a lens barrel (301) movably engaged in the lens holder and at least one lens (302) received in the lens barrel. The image sensor chip package includes a base (401), an image sensor chip (402) mounted on the base, a transparent cover (405), and an adhesive (50) positioning the transparent cover with respect to the image sensor chip. The adhesive and the transparent cover cooperatively seal the image sensor chip therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: ALTUS TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Po-Chih Hsu, Kun-Hsieh Liu
  • Publication number: 20060273249
    Abstract: An image sensor chip package (200) includes a base (20), an image sensor chip (23), a plurality of wires (24), an adhesive means (26) and a cover (28). The base has a top surface (201) and a plurality of top pads (204) arranged on the top surface. The image sensor chip is mounted on the top surface of the base and includes a photosensitive area (231) and a plurality of chip pads (232) around the photosensitive area. The wires electrically connect the chip pads of image sensor chip and the top pads of the base. The adhesive means is applied on peripheral edge of the image sensor chip, over the wires and covers areas where the wires connecting with the chip pads. The cover is transparent and is mounted to the image sensor chip via the adhesive means. The cover seals the photosensitive area of the image sensor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: ALTUS TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Po-Chih Hsu, Kun-Hsieh Liu
  • Publication number: 20060097405
    Abstract: An IC (integrated circuit) chip package includes a substrate (2), a chip (3), a plurality of bonding wires (32), and a cover (5). The substrate has a top surface, a bottom surface, a receiving chamber (23) defined therein, a plurality of solder pads (24) arranged around the top surface and the bottom surface, and a plurality of vias (25) having conductive material electrically connecting the top solder pads with the bottom solder pads defined therein. The chip is mounted in the receiving chamber, and has a plurality of chip solder pads arranged around a top surface thereof. The bonding wires respectively electrically connect the top solder pads of the substrate with the chip solder pads. The cover is fastened to the top surface of the substrate to cover the opening, and has a smaller profile than that of the substrate, thereby not cover a peripheral area of the top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Applicant: ALTUS TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu, Po-Chih Hsu
  • Publication number: 20060097372
    Abstract: An IC chip package includes a substrate (2), a chip (5), a plurality of bonding wires (52), and a cover (6). The substrate has a top surface, a receiving chamber (23) having an opening at the top surface, a plurality of solder pads (3) arranged around the top surface and respectively corresponding to the solder pads arranged at a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a plurality of vias (4) having conductive material electrically connecting the top solder pads with the bottom solder pads defined therein. The chip is mounted in the receiving chamber, and has a plurality of chip solder pads (51) arranged around a top surface thereof. The bonding wires respectively electrically connect the top solder pads of the substrate with the chip solder pads. The cover is fastened to the top surface of the substrate, and covers the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Applicant: ALTUS TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu, Po-Chih Hsu
  • Publication number: 20060093352
    Abstract: A digital still camera module includes an image sensor package (2) and a lens barrel (30) mounted on the image sensor package. The image sensor package includes a substrate (20), an image sensor chip (22), and a cover (28). The substrate defines a receiving chamber (203) therein. The image sensor chip mounted in the receiving chamber of the substrate. The cover, which is transparent and has a smaller profile than that of the substrate, is secured to the top portion of the substrate thereby sealing the receiving chamber. The top portion of the substrate has an uncovered section (29) at a periphery of the cover. The lens barrel includes at least one lens (31) received therein. The lens barrel is securely attached to the uncovered section of the top portion of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Applicant: ALTUS TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Steven Webster, Ying-Cheng Wu, Kun-Hsieh Liu, Po-Chih Hsu