Patents by Inventor Li-Wei Liu
Li-Wei 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).
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Publication number: 20250019754Abstract: A method for detecting multiple targets in the same sample includes the following steps. A sample is provided, and the sample includes a nucleic acid of at least one target. A reaction solution is provided, which includes target primer pairs and target fluorescent probes. The target fluorescent probes include at least two fluorophores. After mixing the sample and the reaction solution, a real-time polymerase chain reaction is performed. A fluorescence signal value ratio of the at least two fluorophores is calculated to determine whether the at least one target is present in the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2024Publication date: January 16, 2025Inventors: Ching-Wei TSAI, Yih-Jyh SHANN, Szu-Yu LIU, Li-Chi CHANG
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Publication number: 20240387549Abstract: A method includes forming an n-type Fin-Field Effect Transistor (FinFET) and a p-type FinFET. The forming of the n-type FinFFT includes: forming a first auxiliary gate stack over a first semiconductor fin; forming an n-type source/drain region on the first semiconductor fin; forming a patterned interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer over the n-type source drain; depositing a first protection layer over the patterned ILD layer and the n-type source/drain region; and performing a first etch through the first protection layer. The forming of the p-type FinFET includes: forming a second auxiliary gate stack over a second semiconductor fin; forming a p-type source/drain region on the second semiconductor fin; forming the patterned ILD layer over the p-type source drain region; depositing a second protection layer over the p-type source/drain region; and performing a second etch though the second protection layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: LI-WEI LIU, CHI-RUEI YEH, TSUNG-YU CHIANG
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Patent number: 12148753Abstract: A method includes forming an n-type Fin-Field Effect Transistor (FinFET) and a p-type FinFET. The forming of the n-type FinFFT includes: forming a first auxiliary gate stack over a first semiconductor fin; forming an n-type source/drain region on the first semiconductor fin adjacent to the first auxiliary gate stack; and performing a first etch to form a first recess with a first depth on a first top surface of the n-type source/drain region. The forming of the p-type FinFFT includes: forming a second auxiliary gate stack over a second semiconductor fin; forming a p-type source/drain region on the second semiconductor fin adjacent to the second auxiliary gate stack; and performing a second etch to form a second recess with a second depth on a second top surface of the p-type source/drain region. The first depth is greater than the second depth.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Li-Wei Liu, Chi-Ruei Yeh, Tsung-Yu Chiang
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Patent number: 12011102Abstract: A support apparatus for holding a monitor is disclosed. The support apparatus can include an elongate arm pivotally connected to a support member and configured to couple to the monitor. The elongate arm can be pivotable within a range of motion between first and second mechanical stops, and can include a locking mechanism to lock the elongate arm into a selected pivoting position. The support member can extend between first and second side walls that define the mechanical stops. The support apparatus can include a mounting mechanism comprising receiving slots for securely holding the monitor. The mounting mechanism can allow the monitor to be mounted at various positions and orientations. The support apparatus allows the monitor to be positioned at various angles and heights, providing flexibility and customization in the placement of the monitor.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2023Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Chih-Huang Wang, Ya-Hsin Hsiao, Chin-Wei Su, Li-Wei Liu
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Publication number: 20230238381Abstract: A method includes forming an n-type Fin-Field Effect Transistor (FinFET) and a p-type FinFET. The forming of the n-type FinFFT includes: forming a first auxiliary gate stack over a first semiconductor fin; forming an n-type source/drain region on the first semiconductor fin adjacent to the first auxiliary gate stack; and performing a first etch to form a first recess with a first depth on a first top surface of the n-type source/drain region. The forming of the p-type FinFFT includes: forming a second auxiliary gate stack over a second semiconductor fin; forming a p-type source/drain region on the second semiconductor fin adjacent to the second auxiliary gate stack; and performing a second etch to form a second recess with a second depth on a second top surface of the p-type source/drain region. The first depth is greater than the second depth.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: LI-WEI LIU, CHI-RUEI YEH, TSUNG-YU CHIANG
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Patent number: 11455931Abstract: A source driving circuit of a display includes a gamma resistor strings, a digital to analog (DAC) circuit, and an output buffer circuit. The output buffer circuit includes input stage module, gain stage module, and output stage module. The input stage module includes main input stage unit and auxiliary input stage unit. Sizes of elements in main input stage unit are larger than sizes of elements in the auxiliary input stage unit, smaller sizes presenting smaller parasitic capacitances. During the switching period, the auxiliary input stage unit, gain stage module, and output stage module form a first unity gain amplifier outputting the driving voltages. During the stable period, the main input stage unit, gain stage module, and output stage module form a second unity gain amplifier outputting the driving voltages. A display device is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Fitipower Integrated Technology, Inc.Inventors: Li-Wei Liu, Bo-Wen Huang, Chun-Yung Cho
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Patent number: 11069690Abstract: A flash includes a substrate comprising an active region and two electron storage structures disposed at two sides of the active region, wherein each of the electron storage structures comprises a silicon oxide/silicon nitride/silicon oxide composite layer. A buried gate is embedded in the active region, wherein the buried gate only consists of a control gate and a gate dielectric layer, and the gate dielectric layer is formed by a single material. Two source/drain doping regions are disposed in the active region at two sides of the buried gate.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shih-Kuei Yen, Li-Wei Liu, Le-Tien Jung, Hung-Lin Shih, Hsuan-Tung Chu, Ming-Che Li, Guan-Yi Liou, Huai-Jin Hsing
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Patent number: 10763402Abstract: A light-emitting diode package includes a substrate, at least one light-emitting chip, a light-reflective layer and a wave-length conversion fluorescent layer. The light-emitting chip is located on the substrate. The light-reflective layer is arranged around the light-emitting chip. The wave-length conversion fluorescent layer is located over the light-emitting chip, wherein the light-reflective layer is spaced from the fluorescent wave-length conversion layer by a groove that reaches two opposite sides of the light-emitting diode package.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Lextar Electronics CorporationInventors: Shang-Hsun Tsai, Li-Wei Liu
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Publication number: 20200083228Abstract: A flash includes a substrate comprising an active region and two electron storage structures disposed at two sides of the active region, wherein each of the electron storage structures comprises a silicon oxide/silicon nitride/silicon oxide composite layer. A buried gate is embedded in the active region, wherein the buried gate only consists of a control gate and a gate dielectric layer, and the gate dielectric layer is formed by a single material. Two source/drain doping regions are disposed in the active region at two sides of the buried gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Shih-Kuei Yen, Li-Wei Liu, Le-Tien Jung, Hung-Lin Shih, Hsuan-Tung Chu, Ming-Che Li, Guan-Yi Liou, Huai-Jin Hsing
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Publication number: 20190245121Abstract: A light-emitting diode package includes a substrate, at least one light-emitting chip, a light-reflective layer and a wave-length conversion fluorescent layer. The light-emitting chip is located on the substrate. The light-reflective layer is arranged around the light-emitting chip. The wave-length conversion fluorescent layer is located over the light-emitting chip, wherein the light-reflective layer is spaced from the fluorescent wave-length conversion layer by a groove that reaches two opposite sides of the light-emitting diode package.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Shang-Hsun TSAI, Li-Wei LIU
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Patent number: 10361209Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor memory device includes following steps. Bit line structures and storage node contacts are formed on a semiconductor substrate. A first sidewall spacer is formed on sidewalls of each bit line structure. A conductive layer covering the bit line structures, the first sidewall spacer, and the storage node contacts is formed. A first patterning process is preformed to the conductive layer for forming stripe contact structures. Each stripe contact structure is elongated in the first direction and corresponding to the storage node contacts. The first sidewall spacer at a first side of each bit line structure is exposed by the first patterning process. The first sidewall spacer at a second side of each bit line structure is covered by the stripe contact structures. The first sidewall spacer exposed by the first patterning process is removed for forming first air spacers.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ying-Chiao Wang, Li-Wei Feng, Chien-Ting Ho, Wen-Chieh Lu, Li-Wei Liu
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Patent number: 10154620Abstract: A manufacturing method of a casing is provided. First, a plate, a frame and a main shell are provided, wherein the plate has an adhering region and at least one thermal fusion region, and the frame has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. Then, the plate is stacked on the first surface of the frame, wherein the thermal fusion region is overlapped with the frame, and the adhering region is not overlapped with the frame. The main shell is adhered to the adhering region of the plate and the second surface of the frame. The thermal fusion region is fixed to the frame by thermal fusion. In addition, a casing manufactured through the above-mentioned method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Li-Wei Liu, Liang Yu
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Publication number: 20180350817Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor memory device includes following steps. Bit line structures and storage node contacts are formed on a semiconductor substrate. A first sidewall spacer is formed on sidewalls of each bit line structure. A conductive layer covering the bit line structures, the first sidewall spacer, and the storage node contacts is formed. A first patterning process is preformed to the conductive layer for forming stripe contact structures. Each stripe contact structure is elongated in the first direction and corresponding to the storage node contacts. The first sidewall spacer at a first side of each bit line structure is exposed by the first patterning process. The first sidewall spacer at a second side of each bit line structure is covered by the stripe contact structures. The first sidewall spacer exposed by the first patterning process is removed for forming first air spacers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Ying-Chiao Wang, Li-Wei Feng, Chien-Ting Ho, Wen-Chieh Lu, Li-Wei Liu
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Publication number: 20180261603Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor memory device includes following steps. Bit line structures and storage node contacts are formed on a semiconductor substrate. A first sidewall spacer is formed on sidewalls of each bit line structure. A conductive layer covering the bit line structures, the first sidewall spacer, and the storage node contacts is formed. A first patterning process is preformed to the conductive layer for forming stripe contact structures. Each stripe contact structure is elongated in the first direction and corresponding to the storage node contacts. The first sidewall spacer at a first side of each bit line structure is exposed by the first patterning process. The first sidewall spacer at a second side of each bit line structure is covered by the stripe contact structures. The first sidewall spacer exposed by the first patterning process is removed for forming first air spacers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Ying-Chiao Wang, Li-Wei Feng, Chien-Ting Ho, Wen-Chieh Lu, Li-Wei Liu
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Patent number: 10074656Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor memory device includes following steps. Bit line structures and storage node contacts are formed on a semiconductor substrate. A first sidewall spacer is formed on sidewalls of each bit line structure. A conductive layer covering the bit line structures, the first sidewall spacer, and the storage node contacts is formed. A first patterning process is preformed to the conductive layer for forming stripe contact structures. Each stripe contact structure is elongated in the first direction and corresponding to the storage node contacts. The first sidewall spacer at a first side of each bit line structure is exposed by the first patterning process. The first sidewall spacer at a second side of each bit line structure is covered by the stripe contact structures. The first sidewall spacer exposed by the first patterning process is removed for forming first air spacers.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ying-Chiao Wang, Li-Wei Feng, Chien-Ting Ho, Wen-Chieh Lu, Li-Wei Liu
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Patent number: 10056035Abstract: A pixel circuit includes a first capacitor, an input unit, a driving unit, a first compensation unit, an organic light-emitting diode, a switch unit, a second compensation unit and a reset unit. The input unit is electrically connected to the first capacitor and the second compensation unit. The second compensation unit is electrically connected to the organic light-emitting diode. The first compensation unit is electrically connected to the first capacitor, the driving unit, the switch unit and the reset unit. The driving unit is electrically connected to the switch unit and the reset unit. The switch unit is electrically connected to the organic light-emitting diode. The pixel circuit is configured to generate a corresponding driving current according to a turn-on voltage of the organic light-emitting diode. A driving method of a pixel circuit is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Li-Wei Liu, Chien-Ya Lee
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Publication number: 20180190661Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of: forming a trench in a substrate; performing an ion implantation process to implant ions into the substrate underneath the trench; performing an in-situ steam generation (ISSG) process to form a gate dielectric layer in the trench; forming a gate electrode on the gate dielectric layer; and forming a doped region in the substrate adjacent to two sides of the gate electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Yung-Ming Wang, Li-Wei Liu, Shu-Yen Chan, Yukihiro Nagai, Tien-Chen Chan, Ger-Pin Lin
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Patent number: 9812061Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display unit, a source driver, a gate driver and a compensation unit. The display unit includes at least a pixel unit. Each pixel unit includes a first transistor, a second transistor, a first capacitor, a second capacitor and an organic light emitting diode. When the pixel unit is operated in a display mode, the pixel unit outputs a sensing voltage including a first parameter having characteristics of the second transistor and a second parameter having characteristics of the organic light emitting diode. The source driver receives a compensation data and accordingly adjusts the next display data. The compensation unit is disposed between the second capacitor and the source driver and electrically coupled between the second end of the second capacitor and the source driver. The compensation unit receives the sensing voltage and outputs the compensation data according to the received sensing voltage.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Li-Wei Liu, Yi-Cheng Lin
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Publication number: 20170159196Abstract: An electrical deposition apparatus includes a brush plating head. The brush plating head includes a plurality of channels, and there are openings at the same surface of the brush plating head. Each of the channels extends from within the brush plating head to each of the openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chun-Fu Lu, Ya-Ching Chou, Li-Wei Liu, Hsin-Hwa Chen
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Publication number: 20170162118Abstract: A pixel circuit includes a first capacitor, an input unit, a driving unit, a first compensation unit, an organic light-emitting diode, a switch unit, a second compensation unit and a reset unit. The input unit is electrically connected to the first capacitor and the second compensation unit. The second compensation unit is electrically connected to the organic light-emitting diode. The first compensation unit is electrically connected to the first capacitor, the driving unit, the switch unit and the reset unit. The driving unit is electrically connected to the switch unit and the reset unit. The switch unit is electrically connected to the organic light-emitting diode. The pixel circuit is configured to generate a corresponding driving current according to a turn-on voltage of the organic light-emitting diode. A driving method of a pixel circuit is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: LI-WEI LIU, CHIEN-YA LEE