Patents by Inventor Li-Yi Chen

Li-Yi Chen 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).

  • Publication number: 20250194159
    Abstract: A structure having multi-dielectric layers includes a conduction channel, a sidewall oxide dielectric structure, and a top oxide dielectric structure. The conduction channel contains aluminum. The sidewall oxide dielectric structure is in contact with a side surface of the conduction channel and has a first effective permittivity. The top oxide dielectric structure is in contact with a top surface of the conduction channel and a top surface of the sidewall oxide dielectric structure and has a second effective permittivity. A material of the top oxide dielectric structure includes silicon. The first effective permittivity is greater than the second effective permittivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Hsiao-Fu LU
  • Publication number: 20250188639
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structure having anodized parts includes: forming a bottom metal layer on a substrate; forming a top metal layer on the bottom metal layer; forming a mask layer on the top metal layer to expose a portion of a top surface of the top metal layer; etching the top metal layer through the mask layer until a top surface of the bottom metal layer is exposed, wherein an etch selectivity of the top metal layer and the bottom metal layer is greater than 2.0; anodizing the bottom metal layer through the mask layer to form an anodized segment; and removing the mask layer after the anodizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Chieh-Ting CHEN
  • Publication number: 20250188638
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structure having anodized parts includes: forming a bottom metal pattern with a dielectric layer thereon on a substrate, in which the dielectric layer has an opening exposing the bottom metal pattern; forming a semiconductor layer to cover the dielectric layer; forming a first metal layer on the semiconductor layer; forming a second metal layer on the first metal layer; forming a mask layer on the second metal layer to expose a portion of a top surface of the second metal layer; etching the second metal layer through the mask layer until a top surface of the first metal layer is exposed, in which an etch selectivity of the second metal layer and the first metal layer is greater than 2.0; anodizing the first metal layer through the mask layer to form an anodized segment; and removing the mask layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Chieh-Ting CHEN
  • Publication number: 20250191922
    Abstract: A method of forming an electrode with multi-dielectric layers includes: forming a metal pattern on a substrate, in which the metal pattern includes a first metal film on the substrate and a second metal film on a top surface of the first metal film, and the first and second metal films have different metal compositions; and anodizing the metal pattern in a liquid electrolyte to form a covering anodized portion which covers an unanodized portion, in which the covering anodized portion includes a sidewall oxide dielectric structure and a top oxide dielectric structure, the sidewall oxide dielectric structure is in contact with a side surface of the unanodized portion, the top oxide dielectric structure is in contact with top surfaces of the unanodized portion and the sidewall oxide dielectric structure, and the sidewall and top oxide dielectric structures have different effective permittivities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Chieh-Ting CHEN
  • Publication number: 20250194304
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrode structure includes: etching the bottom metal layer through a first patterned photoresist including first and second mask portions to form a first metal pattern, a second metal pattern, and a bridge connected therebetween; removing the first mask portion; anodizing the bottom metal layer with the remained second mask portion by flowing an anodizing current from the first metal pattern; removing the remained second mask portion; depositing a conductive layer on the bottom metal layer to be in contact with an area of the second metal pattern that is unanodized; etching the conductive layer through a second patterned photoresist until an open segment of the bridge is exposed; and etching the open segment of the bridge through the second patterned photoresist until the bridge is electrically opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Chieh-Ting CHEN
  • Publication number: 20250191923
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structure having an electrode and an anodized part includes: forming a top metal layer on a substrate; forming a top patterned photoresist on the top metal layer to expose a portion of a top surface of the top metal layer, in which the top patterned photoresist has a first mask portion and a second mask portion thicker than the first mask portion; anodizing the top metal layer through the top patterned photoresist to form an anodized segment; removing the first mask portion after the anodizing; and etching the top metal layer through the top patterned photoresist after the removing the first mask portion to form a top metal pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Chieh-Ting CHEN
  • Publication number: 20250191924
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structure having an electrode and an anodized part includes: forming a top metal layer on a substrate; forming a top patterned photoresist on the top metal layer to expose a portion of a top surface of the top metal layer, in which the top patterned photoresist has a first mask portion and a second mask portion thicker than the first mask portion; anodizing the top metal layer through the top patterned photoresist to form an anodized segment; removing the first mask portion after the anodizing; etching the top metal layer through the top patterned photoresist after the removing the first mask portion to form a top metal pattern; and reflowing the top patterned photoresist after the anodizing and before the etching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Chieh-Ting CHEN
  • Publication number: 20250191931
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structure having multi metal layers includes: depositing a top metal layer on a bottom metal layer; forming a patterned photoresist on the top metal layer; etching the top and bottom metal layers through first hollow portions of the patterned photoresist to respectively form a top metal pattern and a bottom metal pattern; forming a second hollow portion in the patterned photoresist to expose a portion of the top metal pattern; etching the top metal pattern through the second hollow portion until a top surface portion of the bottom metal pattern is exposed by the etched top metal pattern, in which an etch selectivity of the top and bottom metal layers in the etching the top metal pattern is greater than 1.0; and anodizing the top surface portion to form an anodized segment of the bottom metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Chieh-Ting CHEN
  • Publication number: 20250191932
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an interconnection structure includes: forming a first patterned photoresist on a bottom metal layer; etching the bottom metal layer to form first and second lower metal patterns; partially anodizing the etched bottom metal layer; removing the first patterned photoresist to expose a surface portion of the second lower metal pattern that is unanodized; depositing a conductive layer on the anodized bottom metal layer to be in contact with the surface portion; and etching the conductive layer through a second patterned photoresist to form a first upper conductive pattern that is above and electrically isolated from the first lower metal pattern and a second upper conductive pattern that is above the second lower metal pattern and in contact with the surface portion, in which the first and second upper conductive patterns entirely cover all non-insulated top surface of the anodized bottom metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Chieh-Ting CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240387272
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device. The method includes performing a first etching process to define one or more fins and corresponding device isolation structures on a substrate. The method further includes forming an enhancement layer on each of the fins, such that the enhancement layer encapsulates each fin. The method further performs a second etching process to remove one or more of the fins, and performs a third etching process to remove a portion of the enhancement layer. The method also includes depositing an STI material on the fins and the device isolation structures, followed by recessing the fins relative to the STI material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Zhen-Nong Wu, Mao-Chia Wang, Jia-Ren Chen, Li-Yi Chen, Wen Han Hung, Che-Li Lin, Yen-Ning Chen
  • Publication number: 20240313160
    Abstract: A micro light-emitting diode device includes a substrate, a micro light-emitting diode, an isolation layer, and a cathode transparent electrode. The micro light-emitting diode is disposed on the substrate and includes a p-type III-nitride layer, n-type Ill-nitride layers with a layer number of m sequentially stacked above the p-type III-nitride layer, and an active layer between the p-type Ill-nitride layer and the n-type III-nitride layers. m is an integer greater than two. A top layer and a next layer in contact with each other of the n-type III-nitride layers contain aluminum. The isolation layer is on the substrate and surrounds the micro light-emitting diode. The cathode transparent electrode is at least partially in contact with a top surface of the top layer. A refractive index of the top layer is smaller than a refractive index of the next layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Hsin-Wei LEE
  • Publication number: 20240312962
    Abstract: A micro light-emitting diode device includes a substrate, a micro light-emitting diode, and a transparent top electrode. The micro light-emitting diode is disposed on the substrate and includes a p-type GaN layer, an n-type GaN layer above the p-type GaN layer, an n-doped AlxGa(1?x)N layer above and in contact with the n-type GaN layer, and an active layer between the p-type GaN layer and the n-type GaN layer. x is equal to or greater than 0.02 and smaller than 1. The transparent top electrode covers and is in contact with the n-doped AlxGa(1?x)N layer. A refractive index of the n-doped AlxGa(1?x)N layer is smaller than a refractive index of the n-type GaN layer. A sum of the thicknesses of the n-type GaN layer and the n-doped AlxGa(1?x)N layer is greater than a sum of the thicknesses of the active layer and the p-type GaN layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Hsin-Wei LEE
  • Publication number: 20240313149
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing micro devices includes: preparing a III-nitride epitaxial structure including a p-type III-nitride layer, an n-type III-nitride layer on the p-type III-nitride layer, a AlxIII_others1-xN layer on the n-type III-nitride layer, and an undoped III-nitride layer on the AlxIII_others1-xN layer; forming a photoresist layer on the III-nitride epitaxial structure to contact the undoped III-nitride layer; patterning the photoresist layer; performing a first plasma etching process to the III-nitride epitaxial structure through the patterned photoresist layer to form a trench in the etched III-nitride epitaxial structure, in which the trench extends from the etched photoresist layer at least to the AlxIII_others1-xN layer; and performing a second plasma etching process to the etched III-nitride epitaxial structure until the etched III-nitride epitaxial structure is cut into a plurality of micro devices and a top surface of the etched AlxIII_others1-xN layer is exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Hsiao-Fu LU
  • Publication number: 20240312961
    Abstract: A micro light-emitting diode device includes a substrate, a micro light-emitting diode, and a transparent top electrode. The micro light-emitting diode is disposed on the substrate and includes a p-type GaN layer, an n-type III-nitride layer above the p-type GaN layer, an n-doped AlxGayIn(1-x-y)N layer above and in contact with the n-type III-nitride layer, and an active layer between the p-type GaN layer and the n-type III-nitride layer. x is equal to or greater than about 0.02. The transparent top electrode covers and is in contact with the n-doped AlxGayIn(1-x-y)N layer. A refractive index of the n-doped AlxGayIn(1-x-y)N layer is smaller than a refractive index of the n-type III-nitride layer. A sum of the thicknesses of the n-type III-nitride layer and the n-doped AlxGayIn(1-x-y)N layer is greater than a sum of the thicknesses of the active layer and the p-type GaN layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Hsin-Wei LEE
  • Publication number: 20240313155
    Abstract: A micro light-emitting diode device includes a substrate, a micro light-emitting diode, and a transparent top electrode. The micro light-emitting diode is disposed on the substrate and includes a p-type GaN layer, an n-type GaN layer above the p-type GaN layer, an n-doped InxAl(1-x)N layer above and in contact with the n-type GaN layer, and an active layer between the p-type GaN layer and the n-type GaN layer. x is a positive number smaller than 0.5. The transparent top electrode covers and is in contact with the n-doped InxAl(1-x)N layer. A refractive index of the n-doped InxAl(1-x)N layer is smaller than a refractive index of the n-type GaN layer. A sum of the thicknesses of the n-type GaN layer and the n-doped InxAl(1-x)N layer is greater than a sum of the thicknesses of the active layer and the p-type GaN layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Hsin-Wei LEE
  • Publication number: 20240313175
    Abstract: A micro light-emitting diode device includes a substrate, a micro light-emitting diode, and a transparent top electrode. The micro light-emitting diode is disposed on the substrate and includes a p-type GaN layer, an n-type III-nitride layer above the p-type GaN layer, an n-doped AIN layer above and in contact with the n-type III-nitride layer, and an active layer between the p-type GaN layer and the n-type III-nitride layer. The transparent top electrode covers and is in contact with the n-doped AIN layer. A refractive index of the n-doped AIN layer is smaller than a refractive index of the n-type III-nitride layer. A sum of the thicknesses of the n-type III-nitride layer and the n-doped AIN layer is greater than a sum of the thicknesses of the active layer and the p-type GaN layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Hsin-Wei LEE
  • Publication number: 20240313154
    Abstract: A micro light-emitting diode device includes a substrate, a micro light-emitting diode, and a cathode transparent electrode. The micro light-emitting diode is disposed on the substrate and includes a p-type III-nitride layer, a first n-type III-nitride layer above the p-type III-nitride layer, a second n-type III-nitride layer above the first n-type III-nitride layer, and an active layer between the p-type and first n-type III-nitride layers. The second n-type III-nitride layer contains aluminum and has top and bottom surfaces. A refractive index of the second n-type III-nitride layer is smaller than a refractive index of the first n-type III-nitride layer and varies in a monotonically non-decreasing manner from the top surface. The refractive index of the second n-type III-nitride layer is larger at the bottom surface than at the top surface. The cathode transparent electrode is in contact with the top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Li-Yi CHEN, Hsin-Wei LEE
  • Patent number: 12065578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component coating composition comprising one first saturated polyhydroxy component, optionally one second saturated polyhydroxy component, wherein the second polyhydroxy compound is different from the first polyhydroxy compound, at least one metal component, water and at least one polyisocyanate. The resulting composition offers excellent scratch resistance, better mechanical properties and good applicability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Burkhard Walther, Heimo Woelfle, Li Yi Chen, Thierry Bubel
  • Patent number: 12027649
    Abstract: A micro light emitting diode display includes a substrate, an electrode layer disposed on the substrate, a micro light emitting diode device disposed on the electrode layer, a metal layer disposed on the substrate and connected to the electrode layer, and first and second encapsulation layers. The substrate has an air passage extending to opposite surfaces thereof. The first encapsulation layer wraps the micro light emitting diode device. The second encapsulation layer covers the metal layer and has a material different from that of the first encapsulation layer. The metal layer has a visible area in a display region of the substrate that is not covered by the micro light emitting diode device. A part of the visible area is covered by the second encapsulation layer, and a proportion of the part to the visible area is equal to or greater than 60%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: MIKRO MESA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Yi Chen
  • Patent number: 11881546
    Abstract: A device with a light-emitting diode includes a substrate, a first conductive pad and a second conductive pad, a light-emitting diode, a metal protrusion, a polymer layer, and a top electrode. The substrate has a top surface. The first conductive pad and the second conductive pad are on the substrate. The light-emitting diode is on the first conductive pad. The metal protrusion is on the second conductive pad. The polymer layer covers the top surface of the substrate, the first conductive pad, the second conductive pad, the metal protrusion, and the light-emitting diode, in which a distance from a top of the metal protrusion to the top surface of the substrate is greater than a thickness of the polymer layer. The top electrode covers the light-emitting diode, the polymer layer, and the metal protrusion such that the light-emitting diode is electrically connected with the second conductive pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: MIKRO MESA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Yi Chen