Patents by Inventor Liang-Yi Chang

Liang-Yi Chang 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: 11650705
    Abstract: A touch panel is provided in the present disclosure, including: a substrate, a conductive trace structure, and a light-shielding structure. The substrate includes a visible area and a peripheral area, and the visible area is surrounded by the peripheral area. A conductive trace structure is disposed on the visible area. The light-shielding structure includes a first material layer and a second material layer, in which the optical density of the light-shielding structure is lower than 4, the first material layer is disposed on the peripheral area, and the second material layer is disposed on the first material layer. A method of manufacturing a touch panel is provided in some embodiments of the present disclosure for the effects of saving cost and improving wire drift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: TPK Advanced Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Wei You Hsu, Wei-Chen Huang, Liang-Yi Chang, Han-Wei Chen, Ho-Chien Wu
  • Patent number: 11494013
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a cover plate, a first adhesive component, and a second adhesive component. The first adhesive component which is adhered underneath the cover plate, includes a plurality of first pattered sensing lines. The second adhesive component which is adhered underneath the first adhesive component, includes a plurality of second pattered sensing lines. The first pattered sensing lines and second pattered sensing lines are electrically insulated from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: TPK Film Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Chien-Hung Kuan, Renqing Peng, Jiachun Li
  • Publication number: 20220317571
    Abstract: Multi-layer photoresists, methods of forming the same, and methods of patterning a target layer using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes depositing a reflective film stack over a target layer, the reflective film stack including alternating layers of a first material and a second material, the first material having a higher refractive index than the second material; depositing a photosensitive layer over the reflective film stack; patterning the photosensitive layer to form a first opening exposing the reflective film stack, patterning the photosensitive layer including exposing the photosensitive layer to a patterned energy source, the reflective film stack reflecting at least a portion of the patterned energy source to a backside of the photosensitive layer; patterning the reflective film stack through the first opening to form a second opening exposing the target layer; and patterning the target layer through the second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Tai-Chun Huang, Chi On Chui
  • Patent number: 11392036
    Abstract: Multi-layer photoresists, methods of forming the same, and methods of patterning a target layer using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes depositing a reflective film stack over a target layer, the reflective film stack including alternating layers of a first material and a second material, the first material having a higher refractive index than the second material; depositing a photosensitive layer over the reflective film stack; patterning the photosensitive layer to form a first opening exposing the reflective film stack, patterning the photosensitive layer including exposing the photosensitive layer to a patterned energy source, the reflective film stack reflecting at least a portion of the patterned energy source to a backside of the photosensitive layer; patterning the reflective film stack through the first opening to form a second opening exposing the target layer; and patterning the target layer through the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Tai-Chun Huang, Chi On Chui
  • Publication number: 20220179519
    Abstract: A touch panel is provided in the present disclosure, including: a substrate, a conductive trace structure, and a light-shielding structure. The substrate includes a visible area and a peripheral area, and the visible area is surrounded by the peripheral area. A conductive trace structure is disposed on the visible area. The light-shielding structure includes a first material layer and a second material layer, in which the optical density of the light-shielding structure is lower than 4, the first material layer is disposed on the peripheral area, and the second material layer is disposed on the first material layer. A method of manufacturing a touch panel is provided in some embodiments of the present disclosure for the effects of saving cost and improving wire drift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Wei You Hsu, Wei-Chen Huang, Liang-Yi Chang, Han-Wei Chen, Ho-Chien Wu
  • Publication number: 20210240081
    Abstract: Multi-layer photoresists, methods of forming the same, and methods of patterning a target layer using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes depositing a reflective film stack over a target layer, the reflective film stack including alternating layers of a first material and a second material, the first material having a higher refractive index than the second material; depositing a photosensitive layer over the reflective film stack; patterning the photosensitive layer to form a first opening exposing the reflective film stack, patterning the photosensitive layer including exposing the photosensitive layer to a patterned energy source, the reflective film stack reflecting at least a portion of the patterned energy source to a backside of the photosensitive layer; patterning the reflective film stack through the first opening to form a second opening exposing the target layer; and patterning the target layer through the second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Tai-Chun Huang, Chi On Chui
  • Patent number: 10963112
    Abstract: A method of forming touch panels includes providing a substrate with a visible area and a periphery area, forming a metal layer, forming a metal nanowire layer with a first portion in the visible area and a second portion in the periphery area, and performing a patterning process. Forming the metal layer includes substrate pre-treatment, adjusting a characteristic of the substrate surface, forming a catalytic center on the substrate surface, adjusting an activity of the catalytic center, and performing electroless plating on the substrate surface to form the metal layer. The patterning process includes forming a plurality of periphery lead wires from the metal layer while forming a plurality of etching layer from the metal nanowire layer using an etchant that etches the metal layer and the metal nanowire layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: TPK Advanced Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Wei You Hsu, Wei Chen Huang, Liang Yi Chang, Han Wei Chen, Ho Chien Wu
  • Publication number: 20200401260
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a cover plate, a first adhesive component, and a second adhesive component. The first adhesive component which is adhered underneath the cover plate, includes a plurality of first pattered sensing lines. The second adhesive component which is adhered underneath the first adhesive component, includes a plurality of second pattered sensing lines. The first pattered sensing lines and second pattered sensing lines are electrically insulated from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Chien-Hung Kuan, Renqing Peng, Jiachun Li
  • Patent number: 10768727
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a cover plate, a first adhesive component and a second adhesive component. The first adhesive component which is adhered underneath the cover plate, includes a plurality of first pattered sensing lines. The second adhesive component which is adhered underneath the first adhesive component, includes a plurality of second pattered sensing lines. The first pattered sensing lines and second pattered sensing lines are electrically insulated from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: TPK Film Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Chien-Hung Kuan, Renqing Peng, Jiachun Li
  • Publication number: 20190140127
    Abstract: A hybrid vapor phase-solution phase CZT(S,Se) growth technique is provided. In one aspect, a method of forming a kesterite absorber material on a substrate includes the steps of: depositing a layer of a first kesterite material on the substrate using a vapor phase deposition process, wherein the first kesterite material includes Cu, Zn, Sn, and at least one of S and Se; annealing the first kesterite material to crystallize the first kesterite material; and depositing a layer of a second kesterite material on a side of the first kesterite material opposite the substrate using a solution phase deposition process, wherein the second kesterite material includes Cu, Zn, Sn, and at least one of S and Se, wherein the first kesterite material and the second kesterite material form a multi-layer stack of the absorber material on the substrate. A photovoltaic device and method of formation thereof are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Talia S. Gershon, Richard A. Haight, Yun Seog Lee
  • Patent number: 10230014
    Abstract: A hybrid vapor phase-solution phase CZT(S,Se) growth technique is provided. In one aspect, a method of forming a kesterite absorber material on a substrate includes the steps of: depositing a layer of a first kesterite material on the substrate using a vapor phase deposition process, wherein the first kesterite material includes Cu, Zn, Sn, and at least one of S and Se; annealing the first kesterite material to crystallize the first kesterite material; and depositing a layer of a second kesterite material on a side of the first kesterite material opposite the substrate using a solution phase deposition process, wherein the second kesterite material includes Cu, Zn, Sn, and at least one of S and Se, wherein the first kesterite material and the second kesterite material form a multi-layer stack of the absorber material on the substrate. A photovoltaic device and method of formation thereof are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Talia S. Gershon, Richard A. Haight, Yun Seog Lee
  • Patent number: 9733771
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a plurality of first axial electrodes, a plurality of second axial electrodes and trace region. The first axial electrodes extend along a first axial direction. The second axial electrodes extend along the first axial direction and disposed to insulatively correspond to the first axial electrodes. Each of the second axial electrodes includes a central electrode, and a plurality of first branch electrodes which are electrically coupled to the central electrode, and have areas different from one another. Each of the first branch electrodes overlaps a corresponding one of the first axial electrodes. The trace region is disposed at one side of the first and second axial electrodes along the first axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: TPK Touch Systems (XIAMEN) Inc
    Inventors: Meifang Lan, Pudi Hong, Yiyun Lai, Liang-Yi Chang
  • Publication number: 20170092697
    Abstract: Oxide electron selective contacts for perovskite solar cells are provided. In one aspect, a method of forming a perovskite solar cell is provided. The method includes the steps of: depositing a layer of a hole transporting material on a substrate; forming a perovskite absorber on the hole transporting material; depositing an oxide electron transporting material on the perovskite absorber; and forming a top electrode on the oxide electron transporting material. Perovskite solar cells and tandem photovoltaic devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Liang-yi Chang, Supratik Guha, Teodor K. Todorov
  • Publication number: 20170077338
    Abstract: A hybrid vapor phase-solution phase CZT(S,Se) growth technique is provided. In one aspect, a method of forming a kesterite absorber material on a substrate includes the steps of: depositing a layer of a first kesterite material on the substrate using a vapor phase deposition process, wherein the first kesterite material includes Cu, Zn, Sn, and at least one of S and Se; annealing the first kesterite material to crystallize the first kesterite material; and depositing a layer of a second kesterite material on a side of the first kesterite material opposite the substrate using a solution phase deposition process, wherein the second kesterite material includes Cu, Zn, Sn, and at least one of S and Se, wherein the first kesterite material and the second kesterite material form a multi-layer stack of the absorber material on the substrate. A photovoltaic device and method of formation thereof are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Talia S. Gershon, Richard A. Haight, Yun Seog Lee
  • Publication number: 20170010741
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a cover plate, a first adhesive component and a second adhesive component. The first adhesive component which is adhered underneath the cover plate, includes a plurality of first pattered sensing lines. The second adhesive component which is adhered underneath the first adhesive component, includes a plurality of second pattered sensing lines. The first pattered sensing lines and second pattered sensing lines are electrically insulated from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Chien-Hung Kuan, Renqing Peng, Jiachun Li
  • Patent number: 9530908
    Abstract: A hybrid vapor phase-solution phase CZT(S,Se) growth technique is provided. In one aspect, a method of forming a kesterite absorber material on a substrate includes the steps of: depositing a layer of a first kesterite material on the substrate using a vapor phase deposition process, wherein the first kesterite material includes Cu, Zn, Sn, and at least one of S and Se; annealing the first kesterite material to crystallize the first kesterite material; and depositing a layer of a second kesterite material on a side of the first kesterite material opposite the substrate using a solution phase deposition process, wherein the second kesterite material includes Cu, Zn, Sn, and at least one of S and Se, wherein the first kesterite material and the second kesterite material form a multi-layer stack of the absorber material on the substrate. A photovoltaic device and method of formation thereof are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Talia S. Gershon, Richard A. Haight, Yun Seog Lee
  • Publication number: 20160141434
    Abstract: A hybrid vapor phase-solution phase CZT(S,Se) growth technique is provided. In one aspect, a method of forming a kesterite absorber material on a substrate includes the steps of: depositing a layer of a first kesterite material on the substrate using a vapor phase deposition process, wherein the first kesterite material includes Cu, Zn, Sn, and at least one of S and Se; annealing the first kesterite material to crystallize the first kesterite material; and depositing a layer of a second kesterite material on a side of the first kesterite material opposite the substrate using a solution phase deposition process, wherein the second kesterite material includes Cu, Zn, Sn, and at least one of S and Se, wherein the first kesterite material and the second kesterite material form a multi-layer stack of the absorber material on the substrate. A photovoltaic device and method of formation thereof are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chang, Talia S. Gershon, Richard A. Haight, Yun Seog Lee
  • Publication number: 20150199050
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a plurality of first axial electrodes, a plurality of second axial electrodes and trace region. The first axial electrodes extend along a first axial direction. The second axial electrodes extend along the first axial direction and disposed to insulatively correspond to the first axial electrodes. Each of the second axial electrodes includes a central electrode, and a plurality of first branch electrodes which are electrically coupled to the central electrode, and have areas different from one another. Each of the first branch electrodes overlaps a corresponding one of the first axial electrodes. The trace region is disposed at one side of the first and second axial electrodes along the first axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Meifang Lan, Pudi Hong, Yiyun Lai, Liang-Yi Chang