Patents by Inventor Li-Wei Chou

Li-Wei Chou 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: 10431167
    Abstract: An electronic paper display apparatus, a signal transmission system and a method thereof are provided. The electronic paper display apparatus is configured to transmit an encrypted signal. The electronic paper display apparatus includes an electronic paper display panel and a display driver. The electronic paper display panel is configured to display a first image or a second image. The display driver is electrically coupled to the electronic paper display panel and configured to output a driving signal to the electronic paper display panel. The display driver drives the electronic paper display panel to alternately display the first image and the second image for transmitting the encrypted signal by using the driving signal during a signal transmission period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Chuen-Jen Liu, Li-Wei Chou, Jia-Hong Xu, Yu-Ming Lee, Chih-Jen Wu, Chi-Mao Hung
  • Publication number: 20190103353
    Abstract: An embodiment semiconductor package includes a bare semiconductor chip, a packaged semiconductor chip adjacent the bare semiconductor chip, and a redistribution structure bonded to the bare semiconductor chip and the packaged semiconductor chip. The redistribution structure includes a first redistribution layer having a first thickness; a second redistribution layer having a second thickness; and a third redistribution layer between the first redistribution layer and the second redistribution layer. The third redistribution layer has a third thickness greater than the first thickness and the second thickness. The package further includes an underfill disposed between the bare semiconductor chip and the redistribution structure and a molding compound encapsulating the bare semiconductor chip, the packaged semiconductor chip, and the underfill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Chung-Shi Liu, Chien-Hsun Lee, Jiun Yi Wu, Hao-Cheng Hou, Hung-Jen Lin, Jung Wei Cheng, Tsung-Ding Wang, Yu-Min Liang, Li-Wei Chou
  • Publication number: 20180350687
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of forming the same is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, two semiconductor fins over the substrate, and a semiconductor feature over the two semiconductor fins. The semiconductor feature comprises two lower portions and one upper portion. The two lower portions are directly over the two semiconductor fins respectively. The upper portion is over the two lower portions. A bottom surface of the upper portion has an arc-like cross-sectional shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Yi-Jing Lee, Jeng-Wei Yu, Li-Wei Chou, Tsz-Mei Kwok, Ming-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20180337182
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of forming the same are disclosed. The method of forming a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate, an isolation structure over the substrate, and at least two fins extending from the substrate and through the isolation structure; etching the at least two fins, thereby forming at least two trenches; growing first epitaxial features in the at least two trenches; growing second epitaxial features over the first epitaxial features in a first growth condition; and after the second epitaxial features reach a target critical dimension, growing the second epitaxial features in a second growth condition different from the first growth condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Yi-Jing Lee, Li-Wei Chou, Ming-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10068513
    Abstract: An electronic paper apparatus including a communication module and a control module is provided. The communication module receives an electrical signal and generates a power voltage according to the electric signal. The communication module wakes up a controller during a first period of a work period by using the power voltage. The control module is electrically connected to the communication module, and includes the controller and an electronic paper display. The control module establishes a communication connection with the communication module during a second period of the work period. The power circuit module generates a driving voltage according to the power voltage to drive the electronic paper display to display image information according to the driving voltage during a display period. The first period and the second period are two continuous time intervals forming the work period. Furthermore, a driving method of the electronic paper apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Chuen-Jen Liu, Li-Wei Chou, Jia-Hong Xu, Yu-Ming Lee, Chi-Mao Hung
  • Patent number: 10049936
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of forming the same is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, two semiconductor fins over the substrate, and a semiconductor feature over the two semiconductor fins. The semiconductor feature comprises two lower portions and one upper portion. The two lower portions are directly over the two semiconductor fins respectively. The upper portion is over the two lower portions. A bottom surface of the upper portion has an arc-like cross-sectional shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Jing Lee, Jeng-Wei Yu, Li-Wei Chou, Tsz-Mei Kwok, Ming-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20180206773
    Abstract: The present application provides a dynamic assessment and rehabilitation system for vertigo patients and the application method thereof, which uses a moveable monitoring platform to monitor and test a walking user and coordinates a first wearing unit to observe the head-turning condition to ensure the operating intensity of the user, in additional, by disposing a terminal module capable of recording the using condition of the user and analyzing and calculating the signals generated during the test process. In accordance with aforesaid system, the physiologic status of a vertigo patient can be assessed in a walking status and the patient can be given a feedback corresponding thereto, therefore raising the using efficiency of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Chung-Huang YU, Po-Yin CHEN, Li-Wei CHOU, Chung-Lan KAO, Yi-Shun CHUNG
  • Publication number: 20180174912
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of forming the same is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, two semiconductor fins over the substrate, and a semiconductor feature over the two semiconductor fins. The semiconductor feature comprises two lower portions and one upper portion. The two lower portions are directly over the two semiconductor fins respectively. The upper portion is over the two lower portions. A bottom surface of the upper portion has an arc-like cross-sectional shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Yi-Jing Lee, Jeng-Wei Yu, Li-Wei Chou, Tsz-Mei Kwok, Ming-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20170186748
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of forming the same is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, an isolation structure over the substrate, two fins over the substrate and protruding out of the isolation structure, and an epitaxial feature over the two fins. The epitaxial feature includes two lower portions and one upper portion. The two lower portions are over the two fins respectively. The upper portion is over the two lower portions and connects the two lower portions. The upper portion has a different dopant concentration than the two lower portions. A top surface of the upper portion is substantially flat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Yi-Jing Lee, Li-Wei Chou, Ming-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20170025071
    Abstract: An electronic paper display apparatus, a signal transmission system and a method thereof are provided. The electronic paper display apparatus is configured to transmit an encrypted signal. The electronic paper display apparatus includes an electronic paper display panel and a display driver. The electronic paper display panel is configured to display a first image or a second image. The display driver is electrically coupled to the electronic paper display panel and configured to output a driving signal to the electronic paper display panel. The display driver drives the electronic paper display panel to alternately display the first image and the second image for transmitting the encrypted signal by using the driving signal during a signal transmission period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Chuen-Jen Liu, Li-Wei Chou, Jia-Hong Xu, Yu-Ming Lee, Chih-Jen Wu, Chi-Mao Hung
  • Publication number: 20160042678
    Abstract: An electronic paper apparatus including a communication module and a control module is provided. The communication module receives an electrical signal and generates a power voltage according to the electric signal. The communication module wakes up a controller during a first period of a work period by using the power voltage. The control module is electrically connected to the communication module, and includes the controller and an electronic paper display. The control module establishes a communication connection with the communication module during a second period of the work period. The power circuit module generates a driving voltage according to the power voltage to drive the electronic paper display to display image information according to the driving voltage during a display period. The first period and the second period are two continuous time intervals forming the work period. Furthermore, a driving method of the electronic paper apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Chuen-Jen Liu, Li-Wei Chou, Jia-Hong Xu, Yu-Ming Lee, Chi-Mao Hung
  • Patent number: 8475397
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plantar fasciitis rehabilitation controlling device. It mainly comprises a securing portion, a rotatable portion, a torque pivoting portion, a pulling portion, and a controller. The securing portion and the rotatable portion are provided for securing a user's shank and foot. This torque pivoting portion can create a torque causing the rotatable portion moving back. The pulling portion has a controller so as to pull the rotatable portion to rotate between a first angle and a second angle so that it can reduce possibility of the plantar fasciitis and ease pain of the plantar fasciitis. Hence, this invention can achieve an active rehabilitation exercise. The belt's pulling interval time can be adjusted. It has a safety switch to ensure its product safety. It is convenient that the user can use a wireless device to operate this system. In addition, the user can be informed about current condition via an audio device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: China Medical University
    Inventors: Ching-Hua Chiu, Li-Wei Chou
  • Patent number: 8308614
    Abstract: A rehabilitation device for arms has an operating module, a control module and an inductive module. The operating module has a base, a body and multiple operating segments. The operating segments are connected to the body and each has a lever, a resisting panel and a resisting device. The control module is connected to the operating module and has a switch, a microcomputer, a resistance controller, an import interface, an export interface and a monitor. The resisting control device is electrically connected to the microcomputer and the operating segments. The inductive module is electrically connected to the operating module and the control module and has an inductive segment and a counter segment. The inductive segment is electrically connected to the microcomputer and has multiple pressure sensors. The counter segment is electrically connected to the inductive segment and the microcomputer and has multiple photoelectric sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: China Medical University
    Inventors: Ching-Hua Chiu, Li-Wei Chou
  • Publication number: 20110245038
    Abstract: A rehabilitation device for arms has an operating module, a control module and an inductive module. The operating module has a base, a body and multiple operating segments. The operating segments are connected to the body and each has a lever, a resisting panel and a resisting device. The control module is connected to the operating module and has a switch, a microcomputer, a resistance controller, an import interface, an export interface and a monitor. The resisting control device is electrically connected to the microcomputer and the operating segments. The inductive module is electrically connected to the operating module and the control module and has an inductive segment and a counter segment. The inductive segment is electrically connected to the microcomputer and has multiple pressure sensors. The counter segment is electrically connected to the inductive segment and the microcomputer and has multiple photoelectric sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Ching-Hua Chiu, Li-Wei Chou
  • Publication number: 20110172578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plantar fasciitis rehabilitation controlling device. It mainly comprises a securing portion, a rotatable portion, a torque pivoting portion, a pulling portion, and a controller. The securing portion and the rotatable portion are provided for securing a user's shank and foot. This torque pivoting portion can create a torque causing the rotatable portion moving back. The pulling portion has a controller so as to pull the rotatable portion to rotate between a first angle and a second angle so that it can reduce possibility of the plantar fasciitis and ease pain of the plantar fasciitis. Hence, this invention can achieve an active rehabilitation exercise. The belt's pulling interval time can be adjusted. It has a safety switch to ensure its product safety. It is convenient that the user can use a wireless device to operate this system. In addition, the user can be informed about current condition via an audio device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: CHING-HUA CHIU, LI-WEI CHOU
  • Publication number: 20110172579
    Abstract: An inflation type cervical vertebrae rehabilitation device includes at least one cervical vertebrae cell, a head cell connected to the at least one cervical vertebrae cell, an electric inflation portion and a control portion. The method includes a preparing step, a setting inflation processes step, an inflating step, and a completion step. One or more cervical vertebrae cells are inflatable and positioned between a support position and an operation position to support and rehabilitate the user's neck. The head cell is provided to support the user's head. So, the cervical vertebrae cells can support the user's head and neck with rehabilitation functions. The head cell is an auxiliary for support the user's head. It is easy to carry. This invention could be remote controlled. It contains the far infra-red heating function. In addition, there is a pose balance feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: CHING-HUA CHIU, LI-WEI CHOU