Patents by Inventor Lin Hsu
Lin Hsu 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: 12356729Abstract: A snapback electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit includes a first well in a substrate, a drain region of a transistor, a source region of the transistor, a gate region of the transistor, and a second well embedded in the first well. The first well has a first dopant type. The drain region is in the first well, and has a second dopant type different from the first dopant type. The source region is in the first well, has the second dopant type, and is separated from the drain region in a first direction. The gate region is over the first well and the substrate. The second well is embedded in the first well, and is adjacent to a portion of the drain region. The second well has the second dopant type.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chia-Lin Hsu, Yu-Hung Yeh, Yu-Ti Su, Wun-Jie Lin
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Publication number: 20250210389Abstract: In an embodiment, a system, includes: a first pressurized load port interfaced with a workstation body; a second pressurized load port interfaced with the workstation body; the workstation body maintained at a set pressure level, wherein the workstation body comprises an internal material handling system configured to move a semiconductor workpiece within the workstation body between the first and second pressurized load ports at the set pressure level; a first modular tool interfaced with the first pressurized load port, wherein the first modular tool is configured to process the semiconductor workpiece; and a second modular tool interfaced with the second pressurized load port, wherein the second modular tool is configured to inspect the semiconductor workpiece processed by the first modular tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2025Publication date: June 26, 2025Inventors: Chun-Jung HUANG, Yung-Lin HSU, Kuang Huan HSU, Jeff CHEN, Steven HUANG, Yueh-Lun YANG
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Patent number: 12322959Abstract: An electrostatic discharge (ESD) circuit includes a first ESD detection circuit, a first discharging circuit and a first ESD assist circuit. The first ESD detection circuit is coupled between a first node having a first voltage and a second node having a second voltage. The first discharging circuit includes a first transistor. The first transistor has a first gate, a first drain, a first source and a first body terminal. The first gate is coupled to the first ESD detection circuit by a third node. The first drain is coupled to the first node. The first source and the first body terminal are coupled together at the second node. The first ESD assist circuit is coupled between the second and third node, and configured to clamp a third voltage of the third node at the second voltage during an ESD event at the first or second node.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2023Date of Patent: June 3, 2025Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chia-Lin Hsu, Ming-Fu Tsai, Yu-Ti Su, Kuo-Ji Chen
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Publication number: 20250151384Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor device includes the following steps. A III-V compound semiconductor layer is formed on a first device region and a second device region of a substrate. A III-V compound barrier layer is formed on the III-V compound semiconductor layer. A lamination structure is formed on the III-V compound barrier layer. The lamination structure includes a p-type doped III-V compound layer and a first mask layer disposed thereon. A patterning process is performed to the lamination structure. A first portion of the lamination structure located above the first device region is patterned by the patterning process. A second portion of the lamination structure located above the second device region is removed by the patterning process. A thickness of the second portion of the lamination structure is greater than a thickness of the first portion of the lamination structure before the patterning process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Shuo-Lin Hsu, Hung-Chang Chang, Ta-Kang Lo, Tsai-Fu Chen
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Patent number: 12295116Abstract: An electronic device includes: a body, including opposite outer and inner surfaces, and a through opening passing through the outer and inner surfaces; a fan, disposed on the outer surface and having an air outlet; a heat sink assembly, disposed at the air outlet and corresponding to the through opening; a first thermal tube, having one end assembled on the heat sink assembly and located on the side of the outer surface; a first heat source, disposed corresponding to the other end of the first thermal tube; a thermal plate, disposed in the body and corresponding to the through opening, having one side abutting against the heat sink assembly and the inner surface; a second thermal tube, having one end connected to the other side of the thermal plate; and a second heat source, disposed corresponding to the other end of the second thermal tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2022Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: Getac Technology CorporationInventors: Jui-Lin Yang, Wan-Lin Hsu, Hsin-Chih Chou, Kun-Cheng Lee, Juei-Chi Chang
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Patent number: 12289846Abstract: A latching member includes a hard material member and a soft material member. The hard material member includes a hard material body, an elastic arm, and a buckle portion. The hard material body has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. One of two ends of the elastic arm is connected to the first side of the hard material body, and at least one hollow portion is between the elastic arm and the hard material body. The buckle portion is connected to the other end of the elastic arm. The soft material member includes a first soft material body, the first soft material body is on the first side of the hard material body and covers the hollow portion and the elastic arm.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2023Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: Getac Technology CorporationInventors: Wan-Lin Hsu, Juei-Chi Chang
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Publication number: 20250132696Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetic power machine comprising a path portion, a rotor portion and a stator portion, wherein a rolling path is provided around the path portion; the rotor portion is provided around and outside the path portion and capable of rotating, and has an output shaft on one end that outputs power; a plurality of movable rods are provided on the rotor portion; a force-receiving arm and a roller are respectively provided on a top and a bottom of each of the movable rods; the roller moves along the rolling path; the force-receiving arm unfolds or folds as the roller moves up or down on the rolling path; the stator portion is provided around and outside the rotor portion; a plurality of force-exerting arms are provided opposite to the force-receiving arms on an inner edge of the stator portion; a magnetic force-exerting unit of single-sheet N-S arrangement and a magnetic force-receiving unit of triple-sheet N-S arrangement are respectively provided on the force-exerting arm and the forType: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2023Publication date: April 24, 2025Inventors: Chien-Yu Hsu, Po-Lin Hsu, Yung-Hung Cheng
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Computer with function expansion mechanism and function expansion method without removal of computer
Patent number: 12271226Abstract: A computer with a function expansion mechanism includes a computer host and a function expansion device. The computer host includes a base and a functional base cover covering the base. A bottom surface of the base has a first opening, and the base is provided therein with a connector exposed from the first opening. The function expansion device includes an expansion seat, a top surface of the expansion seat has a second opening, and the expansion seat is provided therein with a docking connector exposed from the second opening. The computer host is stacked and assembled by the bottom surface at the top surface of the function expansion device, such that the first opening and the second opening are in communication with each other and the connector and the docking connector are mutually docked, thereby achieving an effect of function expansion without removal of a computer.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: GETAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Hsin-Chih Chou, Juei-Chi Chang, Wan-Lin Hsu, Kun-Cheng Lee -
Patent number: 12272580Abstract: In an embodiment, a system, includes: a first pressurized load port interfaced with a workstation body; a second pressurized load port interfaced with the workstation body; the workstation body maintained at a set pressure level, wherein the workstation body comprises an internal material handling system configured to move a semiconductor workpiece within the workstation body between the first and second pressurized load ports at the set pressure level; a first modular tool interfaced with the first pressurized load port, wherein the first modular tool is configured to process the semiconductor workpiece; and a second modular tool interfaced with the second pressurized load port, wherein the second modular tool is configured to inspect the semiconductor workpiece processed by the first modular tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2024Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Jung Huang, Yung-Lin Hsu, Kuang Huan Hsu, Jeff Chen, Steven Huang, Yueh-Lun Yang
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Patent number: 12249910Abstract: A switching power converter includes: a power stage circuit, including at least one transistor which is configured to operably switch an inductor to convert an input power to an output power; and an active EMI filter circuit, including at least one amplifier, wherein the at least one amplifier is configured to operably sense a noise input signal which is related to a switching noise caused by the switching of the power stage circuit, and amplify the noise input signal to generate a noise cancelling signal, wherein the noise cancelling signal is injected into an input node of the switching power converter, so as to suppress the switching noise and thus reducing EMI, wherein the input power is provided through the input node to the power stage circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2024Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: RICHTEK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Chen-Pin Huang, Chia-Chun Li, Chen-Lin Hsu, Hung-Yu Cheng, Wan-Hsuan Yang
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Patent number: 12238864Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a compression molding board and a connection pad is provided. The compression molding board has a device bonding area and a bending area formed by compression molding. The device bonding area is different from the bending area. The connection pad is disposed on the device bonding area of the compression molding board.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Yu-Lin Hsu, Kuan-Chu Wu, Ting-Yu Ke, Min-Hsiung Liang, Yu-Ming Peng
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Patent number: 12233692Abstract: The invention refers to a light-transmissive plastic plate structure suitable for vehicle sunroof with curved surface and a method for fabricating the same. By using polymer material formulation, UV resistant coating formulation and precision coating technology, the wear resistance of polymer surface of plastic substrate can be improved to the same level as glass, and the original optical and physical properties after various environmental tests can also be maintained. The plastic substrate is first formed into a curved plastic plate through a hot pressing process, and then a connecting structure is formed and fixed on the plastic plate by an insert-molding injection process, in order to replace the traditional car sunroof mechanism which is assembled by glass plate bonded with metal connecting parts.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2023Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Enflex CorporationInventors: Hsin Yuan Chen, Jui Lin Hsu, Lung Hsiang Peng, Teng Hsiang Wei, Yong-Xin Chen, Zong Yang Li
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Patent number: 12222783Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing and a first heat source, a second heat source, and a heat dissipation module that are disposed in the housing. The heat dissipation module includes a first fan, a second fan, a first heat conduction member, and a second heat conduction member. The first fan and the second fan are disposed on two opposite sides of the housing. One end of the first heat conduction member is disposed at the first fan, and the other end is located at a position on a side of an upper surface of the housing corresponding to the first heat source. One end of the second heat conduction member is disposed at the second fan, and the other end is located on a side of a lower surface of the housing and abuts against the second heat source.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: GETAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Wan-Lin Hsu, Juei-Chi Chang, Hung-Chan Cheng
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Publication number: 20250042068Abstract: A method for processing a curved plastic panel is to first form a hard coating layer, an optical function layer, and a printing layer on a flat plastic substrate, and then cut it into a predetermined shape, and then use a hot pressing and curving device to perform a hot pressing and curving process to the flat plastic substrate in order to make it becoming a curved plastic substrate. The hot pressing and curving device can simultaneously perform hot pressing during the heating process, and has the functions of real-time monitoring of the local temperature and the local curvature forming state, and then feedback to the local heating and curvature forming mechanism for adjustments. The monitoring of temperature and curvature can be divided into multiple stages, which can be monitored stage by stage and adjusted for heating or curvature forming to improve production yield.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2024Publication date: February 6, 2025Applicant: ENFLEX CORPORATIONInventors: Hsin Yuan CHEN, Chih Teng KU, Jui Lin HSU, Chun Kai WANG, Yu Ling CHIEN
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Patent number: 12211811Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate, an electronic component, a first interposing layer and a second interposing layer. The substrate is non-planar and the substrate includes a first substrate pad and a second substrate pad. The electronic component includes a first component pad and a second component pad corresponding to the first substrate pad and the second substrate pad respectively. When the first component pad contacts the first substrate pad, a height difference exists between the second component pad and the second substrate pad. The first interposing layer connects between the first component pad and the first substrate pad. The second interposing layer connects between the second component pad and the second substrate pad. A thickness difference between the first interposing layer and the second interposing layer is 0.5 to 1 time the height difference.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Yu-Ming Peng, Chien-Chou Tseng, Chih-Chia Chang, Kuan-Chu Wu, Yu-Lin Hsu
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Publication number: 20250020857Abstract: A light-guide sunroof assembly comprises a plastic substrate and a light source module furnished besides the plastic substrate. An outer layer of the plastic substrate is added with dye to form a colored background. A plurality of light-guide microstructures is furnished on the plastic substrate to guide the light generated by the light source module toward an inner surface of the plastic substrate. Thereby, the light generated by the light source module is guided by the plastic substrate and then ejects out of the inner surface of plastic substrate, so as to provide a light decoration or lighting effect that enriches the visual experience. Moreover, the plastic substrate is first formed into a curved plastic plate through a hot pressing process, and then a connecting structure is formed and fixed on the plastic plate by an insert-molding injection process, in order to replace the traditional car sunroof mechanism which is assembled by glass plate bonded with metal connecting parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2024Publication date: January 16, 2025Applicant: ENFLEX CORPORATIONInventors: Jyh Horng WANG, Hsin Yuan CHEN, Jui Lin HSU, Chih Teng KU, Lung Hsiang PENG
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Publication number: 20250010065Abstract: An iontophoresis apparatus including a host, at least two accommodation modules, and a processor is provided. The host includes a housing, a switch mechanism connected to the housing, and at least two host contacts arranged on a side surface of the housing. The accommodation modules each includes a tank body having two side plates arranged oppositely, where a recess is defined in the tank body; an electrode arranged in the recess; and a tank contact arranged on one of the two side plates and electrically connected to the electrode. Two front-end plates of the tank bodies are adapted to be coupled to each other, and the accommodation modules are connected to the host through the tank contacts and the host contacts. The processor is configured to change the value of the current transmitted between the host and the two electrodes in response to that a user triggers the switch mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2024Publication date: January 9, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Medical Electronics co., ltd.Inventors: Yu-Pin Cheng, Hua-Lin Hsu, Yue-Feng Wu, Chi-Lin Chen
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Patent number: 12178017Abstract: An electronic device including a first shell, a second shell, a circuit board, a heat conductive member and a heat source. The first shell is made of a metal material. The second shell is disposed on a side of the first shell. The circuit board is disposed between the first shell and the second shell, and includes a through hole that passes through both sides. The heat conductive member includes a first contact portion, an extending section and a second contact portion connected in a sequential manner. The first contact portion is located on one side of the circuit board, the second contact portion is located on the other side of the circuit board, the extending section extends through the through hole, and the first contact portion abuts against the first shell. The heat source is connected to the second contact portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Getac Technology CorporationInventors: Wan-Lin Hsu, Hung-Chan Cheng
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Publication number: 20240395799Abstract: A method of manufacturing a snapback electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit includes fabricating a first well in a substrate, the first well extending in a first direction, and having a first dopant type, fabricating a drain region of a transistor in the first well, the drain region having a second dopant type, fabricating a source region of the transistor in the first well, the source region extending in the first direction, having the second dopant type, and being separated from the drain region in a second direction, fabricating a second well in the first well, the second well extending in the first direction, having the second dopant type, and being adjacent to a portion of the drain region, and fabricating a gate region of the transistor, the gate region being between the drain region and the source region, and being over the first well and the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Chia-Lin HSU, Yu-Hung YEH, Yu-Ti SU, Wun-Jie LIN
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Patent number: 12142843Abstract: An electronic device, including a metal back cover, a ground radiator, a third radiator, and a metal frame including a first cutting opening, a second cutting opening, a first radiator located between the first cutting opening and the second cutting opening, and a second radiator located beside the second cutting opening and separated from the first radiator by the second cutting opening, is provided. An end of a first slot formed between the metal back cover and a first part of the first radiator is communicated with the first cutting opening, and a second slot formed between the metal back cover and a second part of the first radiator and between the metal back cover and the second radiator is communicated with the second cutting opening. The ground radiator connects the metal back cover and the first radiator and separates the first slot from the second slot.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2023Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventors: Chien-Yi Wu, Chao-Hsu Wu, Hau Yuen Tan, Chih-Wei Liao, Shih-Keng Huang, Wen-Hgin Chuang, Chia-Hong Chen, Lin-Hsu Chiang, Han-Wei Wang, Chun-Jung Hu