Patents by Inventor Lin Chang
Lin 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).
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Patent number: 12292006Abstract: An assembly is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes an engine core, a bypass duct and a bleed circuit. The engine core includes a compressor section, a combustor section, a turbine section and a core flowpath extending sequentially through the compressor section, the combustor section and the turbine section. The bypass duct includes a bypass flowpath outside of the engine core. The bleed circuit includes a bleed passage and a flow regulator. The bleed circuit is configured to direct bypass gas through the bleed passage from the bypass flowpath into the core flowpath when the flow regulator is in an open position. The bleed circuit is configured to cutoff gas flow through the bleed passage between the bypass flowpath and the core flowpath when the flow regulator is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2023Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: RTX CorporationInventors: Jui-Lin Chang, Paul R. Hanrahan
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Patent number: 12277977Abstract: A memory device and method of making the same are disclosed. The memory device includes transistor devices located in both a memory region and a logic region of the device. Transistor devices in the memory region include sidewall spacers having a first oxide layer over a side surface of a gate structure, a first nitride layer over the first oxide layer, a second oxide layer over the first nitride layer, and a second nitride layer over the second oxide layer. Transistor devices in the logic region include sidewall spacers having a first oxide layer over a side surface of a gate structure, a first nitride layer over the first oxide layer, and a second nitride layer over the first nitride layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2024Date of Patent: April 15, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedInventors: Chen-Ming Huang, Wen-Tuo Huang, Yu-Hsiang Yang, Yu-Ling Hsu, Wei-Lin Chang, Chia-Sheng Lin, ShihKuang Yang, Yu-Chun Chang, Hung-Ling Shih, Po-Wei Liu, Shih-Hsien Chen
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Patent number: 12271116Abstract: Integrated circuits and methods for overlap measure are provided. In an embodiment, an integrated circuit includes a plurality of functional cells including at least one gap disposed adjacent to at least one functional cell of the plurality of functional cells and a first overlay test pattern cell disposed within the at least one gap, wherein the first overlay test pattern cell includes a first number of patterns disposed along a first direction at a first pitch. The first pitch is smaller than a smallest wavelength on a full spectrum of humanly visible lights.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2023Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Tseng Chin Lo, Bo-Sen Chang, Yueh-Yi Chen, Chih-Ting Sun, Ying-Jung Chen, Kung-Cheng Lin, Meng Lin Chang
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Publication number: 20250112460Abstract: A power supply includes a conversion circuit, an auxiliary power circuit, and an output control circuit. The conversion circuit converts a DC power into a first output power, and the auxiliary power circuit converts the DC power into a first auxiliary power. The output control circuit is used to selectively connect a first output terminal and a second output terminal so that when the output control circuit disconnects the first output terminal and the second output terminal, the first output power supplies power to a critical load through the first output terminal, and when the output control circuit connects the first output terminal and the second output terminal, the first output power supplies power to the critical load and a non-critical load through the first output terminal and the second output terminal respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2024Publication date: April 3, 2025Inventors: Cheng-Chan HSU, Chien-An LAI, Guo-Ning CHEN, Yung-Yuan HSIAO, Kai-Lin CHANG
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Patent number: 12265336Abstract: An exposure tool is configured to remove contaminants and/or prevent contamination of mirrors and/or other optical components included in the exposure tool. In some implementations, the exposure tool is configured to flush and/or otherwise remove contaminants from an illuminator, a projection optics box, and/or one or more other subsystems of the exposure tool using a heated gas such as ozone (O3) or extra clean dry air (XCDA), among other examples. In some implementations, the exposure tool is configured to provide a gas curtain (or gas wall) that includes hydrogen (H2) or another type of gas to reduce the likelihood of contaminants reaching the mirrors included in the exposure tool. In this way, the mirrors and one or more other components of the exposure tool are cleaned and maintained in a clean environment in which radiation absorbing contaminants are controlled to increase the performance of the exposure tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2021Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kai-Chieh Chang, Che-Chang Hsu, Yen-Shuo Su, Chun-Lin Chang, Kai-Fa Ho, Li-Jui Chen, Heng-Hsin Liu
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Publication number: 20250107234Abstract: A display device has a display area and a peripheral area, and includes an array substrate. The array substrate includes M number of pixel unit columns disposed in the display area and a first dummy electrode disposed in the peripheral area, where M is a positive integer greater than or equal to 2. The M number of pixel unit columns include a first pixel unit column to an Mth pixel unit column arranged in sequence. Each of the M number of pixel unit columns includes a plurality of pixel units arranged in sequence. The first dummy electrode is located on one side of the first pixel unit column. During a frame period, the first pixel unit column receives the first pixel signal, and the first dummy electrode receives the first dummy signal. The polarity of the first pixel signal is different from that of the first dummy signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2024Publication date: March 27, 2025Inventors: Chung-Lin CHANG, Hsuan-Chen LIU, Yu-Cheng LIN, Chen-Hao SU
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Publication number: 20250069881Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a method for minimizing electrostatic charges in a semiconductor substrate. The method includes depositing photoresist on a semiconductor substrate to form a photoresist layer on the semiconductor substrate. The photoresist layer is exposed to radiation. The photoresist layer is developed using a developer solution. The semiconductor substrate is cleaned with a first cleaning liquid to wash the developer solution from the photoresist layer. A tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) solution is applied to the semiconductor substrate to reduce charges accumulated in the semiconductor substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Lin CHANG, Chih-Chien WANG, Chihy-Yuan CHENG, Sz-Fan CHEN, Chien-Hung LIN, Chun-Chang CHEN, Ching-Sen KUO, Feng-Jia SHIU
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Publication number: 20250005067Abstract: The disclosure provides a sentence generation method based on a large language model including: obtaining a query sentence, in which the query sentence has at least one candidate description object; performing semantic recognition on the query sentence to obtain first semantic information and second semantic information corresponding to the query sentence, in which categories of the first semantic information and the second semantic information are different; inputting the at least one candidate description object and the first semantic information into the large model, to identify a target description object from the at least one candidate description object based on the large model; selecting target service data from at least one piece of service data corresponding to the target description object based on the second semantic information; and generating a reply sentence corresponding to the query sentence according to the target service data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: BEIJING BAIDU NETCOM SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yushen Chen, Guangyao Han, Lei Su, Hongda Yue, Yi Wang, Yunjing An, Lin Chang
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Publication number: 20240414863Abstract: A power supply device including a device body, a fan assembly, and a light source set and a handle. The device body includes a case and a control board, and the control board is disposed in the case. The fan assembly is disposed in the case. The light source set is disposed on the side of the fan assembly and includes a flexible printed circuit board and a wire. The wire is electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board and connected to the control board. The handle is combined with the fan assembly, and at least a part of the flexible printed circuit board is disposed on an end surface of the handle facing the fan assembly. As a result, users may extract the power supply device under environments with insufficient light by exerting a force on the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Kai-Lin CHANG, Ching-Tang CHANG
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Publication number: 20240409180Abstract: Provided is a bicycle handlebar grip assembly for mounting on a handlebar of a bicycle handlebar, the bicycle handlebar grip assembly including at least one handgrip body for arranging on a handlebar, such as the end thereof, for a rider to thereby hold the handlebar, fixing means for fixing the bicycle handlebar grip assembly to the handlebar, such as for the purpose of securing or clamping this, and a coupling connection for coupling the handgrip body to the fixing meansType: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Yi-Fang Chen, Zhao-Bo Zhan, Alexandre Phaneuf, Chun-Hsun Kao, Chien-I Chen, Yu-Lin Chang, Job Hendrik Stehmann
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Patent number: 12165867Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a method for minimizing electrostatic charges in a semiconductor substrate. The method includes depositing photoresist on a semiconductor substrate to form a photoresist layer on the semiconductor substrate. The photoresist layer is exposed to radiation. The photoresist layer is developed using a developer solution. The semiconductor substrate is cleaned with a first cleaning liquid to wash the developer solution from the photoresist layer. A tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) solution is applied to the semiconductor substrate to reduce charges accumulated in the semiconductor substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Wei-Lin Chang, Chih-Chien Wang, Chihy-Yuan Cheng, Sz-Fan Chen, Chien-Hung Lin, Chun-Chang Chen, Ching-Sen Kuo, Feng-Jia Shiu
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Publication number: 20240400144Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle (200), in particular an electric bicycle (200). The invention also relates to a light module (100) for use in a bicycle (200), in particular an electric bicycle (200) according to the invention. The invention further relates to a bicycle control unit (8) programmed to independently control a plurality of light sources (104) of at least one light module (100) for use in a bicycle (200), in particular an electric bicycle (200) according to the invention. The invention moreover relates to an assembly of at least one light module (100) according to the invention and at least one bicycle control unit (8) according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Marjolein Deun, Alexandre Phaneuf, Olivier Hébert, Wei-Ting Yu, Tzu-Jung Huang, Yu-Lin Chang, Job Hendrik Stehmann
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Patent number: 12159597Abstract: A backlight control device adapted to control a plurality of backlight sources is provided. The backlight control device includes a timing control circuitry and a local-dimming control circuitry. The timing control circuitry is configured to generate a transmission packet according to a first customized content specification, where the transmission packet includes control information and brightness information. The timing control circuitry includes a differential circuit, where the differential circuit is configured to transmit the transmission packet according to a differential voltage level. The local-dimming control circuitry includes a receiving circuit electrically coupled to the differential circuit. The receiving circuit is configured to receive the transmission packet. The local-dimming control circuitry is configured to transmit a light source control signal according to the control information and the brightness information.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.Inventors: Pui-Kei Leong, Wun-Lin Chang
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Patent number: 12156783Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an implant packaging bottle, which includes a bottle body; a bottle cap, wherein the bottle cap has a bottle cap body detachably connected with one end of the bottle body and an implant support frame configured to extend into the bottle body; an electrified base, which is provided at the other end of the bottle body; an implant bracket detachably connected to the implant support frame, wherein the implant can be installed on the implant bracket; and an ultraviolet light source configured to be provided in the bottle body, wherein the ultraviolet light source is electrically connected to the electrified base, and a plurality of ultraviolet light sources are provided; and when the implant support frame is extended into the bottle body, a plurality of ultraviolet light sources are provided around the implant on the implant bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: GUILIN WOODPECKER MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Xunxian Wu, Lei Zhou, Lin Chang, Jun Zhou
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Publication number: 20240385542Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing semiconductors includes a power amplifier to power a laser, a catalyst disposed in the power amplifier, an inlet port, and an exhaust port. The inlet port introduces a mixing gas to an interior of the power amplifier during a cleaning operation so that the mixing gas contacts a surface of the catalyst having a build-up thereon. The mixing gas reacts with and removes the build-up by generating gaseous by-products. The exhaust port removes the gaseous by-products from the power amplifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Ping YEN, Yen-Shuo SU, Jui-Pin WU, Chun-Lin CHANG, Han-Lung CHANG, Heng-Hsin LIU
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Publication number: 20240385540Abstract: An exposure tool is configured to remove contaminants and/or prevent contamination of mirrors and/or other optical components included in the exposure tool. In some implementations, the exposure tool is configured to flush and/or otherwise remove contaminants from an illuminator, a projection optics box, and/or one or more other subsystems of the exposure tool using a heated gas such as ozone (O3) or extra clean dry air (XCDA), among other examples. In some implementations, the exposure tool is configured to provide a gas curtain (or gas wall) that includes hydrogen (H2) or another type of gas to reduce the likelihood of contaminants reaching the mirrors included in the exposure tool. In this way, the mirrors and one or more other components of the exposure tool are cleaned and maintained in a clean environment in which radiation absorbing contaminants are controlled to increase the performance of the exposure tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Kai-Chieh CHANG, Che-Chang HSU, Yen-Shuo SU, Chun-Lin CHANG, Kai-Fa HO, Li-Jui CHEN, Heng-Hsin LIU
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Patent number: 12149098Abstract: A wireless energy transmission device and system. The wireless energy transmission device comprises a substrate, a feed layer and dielectric resonant component. The feed layer is formed on the substrate and has a signal feed-in part and an antenna part formed on the feed layer. Wherein an signal feed-in part is used to introduce the energy transmission signal and the energy transmission signal is emitted by the antenna part. The dielectric resonant component is disposed on the feed layer, and the dielectric resonant component covers the antenna part.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Nanjing Silergy Micro (HK) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chia-Lin Chang
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Patent number: 12147166Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing semiconductors includes a power amplifier to power a laser, a catalyst disposed in the power amplifier, an inlet port, and an exhaust port. The inlet port introduces a mixing gas to an interior of the power amplifier during a cleaning operation so that the mixing gas contacts a surface of the catalyst having a build-up thereon. The mixing gas reacts with and removes the build-up by generating gaseous by-products. The exhaust port removes the gaseous by-products from the power amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chih-Ping Yen, Yen-Shuo Su, Jui-Pin Wu, Chun-Lin Chang, Han-Lung Chang, Heng-Hsin Liu
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Publication number: 20240381515Abstract: An apparatus for generating extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation includes a droplet generator configured to generate target droplets. An excitation laser is configured to heat the target droplets using excitation pulses to convert the target droplets to plasma. A deformable mirror is disposed in a path of the excitation laser. A controller is configured to adjust parameters of the excitation laser by controlling the deformable mirror based on a feedback parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2024Publication date: November 14, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ting-Ya CHENG, Chun-Lin CHANG, Li-Jui CHEN, Han-Lung CHANG
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Publication number: 20240369938Abstract: An extreme ultra violet (EUV) lithography method includes receiving an EUV light by a scanner from an EUV light source, the EUV light passing through an intermediate focus disposed in the scanner and at a junction of the EUV light source and the scanner; directing the EUV light by the scanner to a reticle in the scanner; and deflecting nanoparticles from the EUV light source away from the reticle by generating a gas flow using a gas jet disposed entirely in the scanner and proximate to an interface of the scanner and the intermediate focus such that the gas jet does not block the EUV light.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Ping YEN, Yen-Shuo SU, Chieh HSIEH, Shang-Chieh CHIEN, Chun-Lin CHANG, Li-Jui CHEN, Heng-Hsin LIU