Patents by Inventor Liang Chao

Liang Chao 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: 11965833
    Abstract: A detection device includes a frame, a transport mechanism, detection mechanisms, and a grasping mechanism. The transport mechanism includes a feeding line, a first flow line, and a second flow line arranged in parallel on the frame. The detection mechanisms are arranged on the frame and located on two sides of the transport mechanism. The grasping mechanism is arranged on the frame and used to transport workpieces on the feeding line to the detection mechanisms, transport qualified workpieces to the first flow line, and transport unqualified workpieces to the second flow line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignees: HONGFUJIN PRECISION ELECTRONICS (ZHENGZHOU) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jing-Zhi Hou, Lin-Hui Cheng, Yan-Chao Ma, Jin-Cai Zhou, Zi-Long Ma, Neng-Neng Zhang, Yi Chen, Chen-Xi Tang, Meng Lu, Peng Zhou, Ling-Hui Zhang, Lu-Hui Fan, Shi-Gang Xu, Cheng-Yi Chao, Liang-Yi Lu
  • Publication number: 20240105813
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes an interfacial layer disposed over a semiconductor channel region, a metal oxide layer disposed over the interfacial layer, a high-k gate dielectric layer disposed over the metal oxide layer, a metal halide layer disposed over the high-k gate dielectric layer, and a metal gate electrode disposed over the high-k gate dielectric layer. The metal oxide layer and the interfacial layer form a dipole moment. The metal oxide layer includes a first metal. The metal halide layer includes a second metal different from the first metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Hsueh Wen Tsau, Ziwei Fang, Huang-Lin Chao, Kuo-Liang Sung
  • Publication number: 20240090232
    Abstract: A ferroelectric memory cell (FeRAM) is disclosed that includes an active device (e.g., a transistor) and a passive device (e.g., a ferroelectric capacitor) integrated in a substrate. The transistor and its gate contacts are formed on a front side of the substrate. A carrier wafer can be bonded to the active device to allow the active device to be inverted so that the passive device and associated contacts can be electrically coupled from a back side of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Liang CHENG, Huang-Lin CHAO
  • Publication number: 20240088227
    Abstract: The structure of a semiconductor device with different gate structures configured to provide ultra-low threshold voltages and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. The method includes forming first and second nanostructured channel regions in first and second nanostructured layers, respectively, and forming first and second gate-all-around (GAA) structures surrounding the first and second nanostructured channel regions, respectively. The forming the first and second GAA structures includes selectively forming an Al-based n-type work function metal layer and a Si-based capping layer on the first nanostructured channel regions, depositing a bi-layer of Al-free p-type work function metal layers on the first and second nanostructured channel regions, depositing a fluorine blocking layer on the bi-layer of Al-free p-type work function layers, and depositing a gate metal fill layer on the fluorine blocking layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Liang CHENG, Chun-I WU, Huang-Lin CHAO
  • Patent number: 11925033
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an integrated chip that includes a first and second transistors arranged over a substrate. The first transistor includes first channel structures extending between first and second source/drain regions. A first gate electrode is arranged between the first channel structures, and a first protection layer is arranged over a topmost one of the first channel structures. The second transistor includes second channel structures extending between the second source/drain region and a third source/drain region. A second gate electrode is arranged between the second channel structures, and a second protection layer is arranged over a topmost one of the second channel structures. The integrated chip further includes a first interconnect structure arranged between the substrate and the first and second channel structures, and a contact plug structure coupled to the second source/drain region and arranged above the first and second gate electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Liang Liu, Sheng-Chau Chen, Chung-Liang Cheng, Chia-Shiung Tsai, Yeong-Jyh Lin, Pinyen Lin, Huang-Lin Chao
  • Patent number: 11007828
    Abstract: A valve stem structure disposed at a rim of a tire of a vehicle for connecting to an electronic tire pressure monitoring device in the tire is provided. The valve stem structure includes a tube, an air core, and a conducting wire. The tube has a first inlet, a first outlet communicating with an inner space of the tire, and a second outlet. The air core is switchably disposed at the first inlet, and a compressed air is injected into the tire via the first inlet and the first outlet by switching the air core. The conducting wire is disposed in the tube, and an end of the conducting wire extends out of the tube via the second outlet to be electrically connected to the electronic tire pressure monitoring device. A power source charges the electronic tire pressure monitoring device via the conducting wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: One Unique Inc.
    Inventors: Yuan-Lung Cheng, Kou-Liang Chao, Chieh-Yi Sung
  • Patent number: 10964755
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an organic light emitting diode panel and a method for manufacturing the same, and a display device. The organic light emitting diode panel includes a light emitting function layer disposed on a substrate, wherein the light emitting function layer includes a first light emitting unit, a second light emitting unit, and a third light emitting unit, the first light emitting unit, the second light emitting unit, and the third light emitting unit emit light of three colors, a light exit side of at least one of the light emitting units is provided with a color filter layer that filters out blue light from light emitted by the at least one of the light emitting units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., ORDOS YUANSHENG OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Weilin Lai, Xiaoyun Liu, Liang Chao
  • Publication number: 20190193491
    Abstract: A valve stem structure disposed at a rim of a tire of a vehicle for connecting to an electronic tire pressure monitoring device in the tire is provided. The valve stem structure includes a tube, an air core, and a conducting wire. The tube has a first inlet, a first outlet communicating with an inner space of the tire, and a second outlet. The air core is switchably disposed at the first inlet, and a compressed air is injected into the tire via the first inlet and the first outlet by switching the air core. The conducting wire is disposed in the tube, and an end of the conducting wire extends out of the tube via the second outlet to be electrically connected to the electronic tire pressure monitoring device. A power source charges the electronic tire pressure monitoring device via the conducting wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: One Unique Inc.
    Inventors: Yuan-Lung Cheng, Kou-Liang Chao, Chieh-Yi Sung
  • Publication number: 20190157357
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an organic light emitting diode panel and a method for manufacturing the same, and a display device. The organic light emitting diode panel includes a light emitting function layer disposed on a substrate, wherein the light emitting function layer includes a first light emitting unit, a second light emitting unit, and a third light emitting unit, the first light emitting unit, the second light emitting unit, and the third light emitting unit emit light of three colors, a light exit side of at least one of the light emitting units is provided with a color filter layer that filters out blue light from light emitted by the at least one of the light emitting units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Weilin Lai, Xiaoyun Liu, Liang Chao
  • Patent number: 9406745
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing super junction for semiconductor device is disclosed. The super junction for semiconductor device includes a silicon substrate with a first conductive type epitaxial layer, a plurality of highly-doped second conductive type columns formed in the first conductive type epitaxial layer, and a plurality of lightly-doped (first conductive type or second conductive type) side walls formed on outer surfaces of the highly-doped second conductive type. The semiconductor device is super-junction MOSFET, super junction MOSFET, super junction Schottky rectifier, super junction IGBT, thyristor or super junction diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: PFC DEVICE HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Chung-Chen Chang, Kuo-Liang Chao, Mei-Ling Chen, Lung-Ching Kao
  • Patent number: 9379180
    Abstract: A super junction for semiconductor device includes a silicon substrate with a first conductive type epitaxial layer, a plurality of highly-doped second conductive type columns formed in the first conductive type epitaxial layer, and a plurality of lightly-doped (first conductive type or second conductive type) side walls formed on outer surfaces of the highly-doped second conductive type. The semiconductor device is super-junction MOSFET, super junction MOSFET, super junction Schottky rectifier, super junction IGBT, thyristor or super junction diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: PFC DEVICE HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Chung-Chen Chang, Kuo-Liang Chao, Mei-Ling Chen, Lung-Ching Kao
  • Patent number: 9274626
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a panel module, an assembly member, a glue layer, and a touch module. The assembly member is engaged with a sidewall of the panel module. The glue layer is disposed on the panel module and at least one portion of the glue layer is disposed on the assembly member. The touch module is disposed on the glue layer. The panel module and the assembly member are adhered to a first side of the glue layer. The touch module is adhered to a second side of the glue layer opposite to the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shih-Ting Chen, Te-Hen Lo, Hao-Liang Chao
  • Patent number: 9219170
    Abstract: A trench Schottky rectifier device includes a substrate having a first conductivity type, a plurality of trenches formed in the substrate, and an insulating layer formed on sidewalls of the trenches. The trenches are filled with conductive structure. There is an electrode overlying the conductive structure and the substrate, and thus a Schottky contact forms between the electrode and the substrate. A plurality of embedded doped regions having a second conductivity type are formed in the substrate and located under the trenches. Each doped region and the substrate form a PN junction to pinch off current flowing toward the Schottky contact so as to suppress current leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: PFC DEVICE HOLDINGS LTD
    Inventors: Kou-Liang Chao, Mei-Ling Chen, Tse-Chuan Su, Hung-Hsin Kuo
  • Publication number: 20150325643
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing super junction for semiconductor device is disclosed. The super junction for semiconductor device includes a silicon substrate with a first conductive type epitaxial layer, a plurality of highly-doped second conductive type columns formed in the first conductive type epitaxial layer, and a plurality of lightly-doped (first conductive type or second conductive type) side walls formed on outer surfaces of the highly-doped second conductive type. The semiconductor device is super-junction MOSFET, super junction MOSFET, super junction Schottky rectifier, super junction IGBT, thyristor or super junction diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Chung-Chen CHANG, Kuo-Liang CHAO, Mei-Ling CHEN, Lung-Ching KAO
  • Patent number: 9029235
    Abstract: A trench isolation metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) P-N junction diode device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The trench isolation MOS P-N junction diode device is a combination of an N-channel MOS structure and a lateral P-N junction diode, wherein a polysilicon-filled trench oxide layer is buried in the P-type structure to replace the majority of the P-type structure. As a consequence, the trench isolation MOS P-N junction diode device of the present invention has the benefits of the Schottky diode and the P-N junction diode. That is, the trench isolation MOS P-N junction diode device has rapid switching speed, low forward voltage drop, low reverse leakage current and short reverse recovery time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: PFC Device Corp.
    Inventors: Mei-Ling Chen, Hung-Hsin Kuo, Kuo-Liang Chao
  • Publication number: 20150054115
    Abstract: A trench Schottky rectifier device includes a substrate having a first conductivity type, a plurality of trenches formed in the substrate, and an insulating layer formed on sidewalls of the trenches. The trenches are filled with conductive structure. There is an electrode overlying the conductive structure and the substrate, and thus a Schottky contact forms between the electrode and the substrate. A plurality of embedded doped regions having a second conductivity type are formed in the substrate and located under the trenches. Each doped region and the substrate form a PN junction to pinch off current flowing toward the Schottky contact so as to suppress current leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Kou-Liang CHAO, Mei-Ling CHEN, Tse-Chuan SU, Hung-Hsin KUO
  • Patent number: 8927401
    Abstract: A trench Schottky diode and its manufacturing method are provided. The trench Schottky diode includes a semiconductor substrate having therein a plurality of trenches, a gate oxide layer, a polysilicon structure, a guard ring and an electrode. At first, the trenches are formed in the semiconductor substrate by an etching step. Then, the gate oxide layer and the polysilicon structure are formed in the trenches and protrude above a surface of the semiconductor substrate. The guard ring is formed to cover a portion of the resultant structure. At last, the electrode is formed above the guard ring and the other portion not covered by the guard ring. The protruding gate oxide layer and the protruding polysilicon structure can avoid cracks occurring in the trench structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: PFC Device Corp.
    Inventors: Kou-Liang Chao, Hung-Hsin Kuo, Tse-Chuan Su, Mei-Ling Chen
  • Patent number: 8921949
    Abstract: A MOS P-N junction diode includes a semiconductor substrate, a mask layer, a guard ring, a gate oxide layer, a polysilicon structure, a central conductive layer, a silicon nitride layer, a metal diffusion layer, a channel region, and a metal sputtering layer. For manufacturing the MOS P-N junction diode, a mask layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A gate oxide layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a polysilicon structure is formed on the gate oxide layer. A guard ring, a central conductive layer and a channel region are formed in the semiconductor substrate. A silicon nitride layer is formed on the central conductive layer. A metal diffusion layer is formed within the guard ring and the central conductive layer. Afterwards, a metal sputtering layer is formed, and the mask layer is partially exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: PFC Device Corp.
    Inventors: Kou-Liang Chao, Hung-Hsin Kuo, Tse-Chuan Su, Mei-Ling Chen
  • Patent number: 8890279
    Abstract: A trench Schottky rectifier device includes a substrate having a first conductivity type, a plurality of trenches formed in the substrate, and an insulating layer formed on sidewalls of the trenches. The trenches are filled with conductive structure. There is an electrode overlying the conductive structure and the substrate, and thus a Schottky contact forms between the electrode and the substrate. A plurality of embedded doped regions having a second conductivity type are formed in the substrate and located under the trenches. Each doped region and the substrate form a PN junction to pinch off current flowing toward the Schottky contact so as to suppress current leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: PFC Device Corp.
    Inventors: Kou-Liang Chao, Mei-Ling Chen, Tse-Chuan Su, Hung-Hsin Kuo
  • Publication number: 20140308799
    Abstract: A trench isolation metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) P-N junction diode device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The trench isolation MOS P-N junction diode device is a combination of an N-channel MOS structure and a lateral P-N junction diode, wherein a polysilicon-filled trench oxide layer is buried in the P-type structure to replace the majority of the P-type structure. As a consequence, the trench isolation MOS P-N junction diode device of the present invention has the benefits of the Schottky diode and the P-N junction diode. That is, the trench isolation MOS P-N junction diode device has rapid switching speed, low forward voltage drop, low reverse leakage current and short reverse recovery time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: PFC DEVICE CORP.
    Inventors: Mei-Ling Chen, Hung-Hsin Kuo, Kuo-Liang Chao