Patents by Inventor Lu-Ming Lai

Lu-Ming Lai 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: 20180017741
    Abstract: An optical module includes a carrier, a light emitter disposed on the carrier, a light detector disposed on the carrier, and a housing disposed on the carrier. The housing defines a first opening that exposes the light emitter and a second opening that exposes the light detector. The optical module further includes a first light transmission element disposed on the first opening and a second light transmission element disposed on the second opening. A first opaque layer is disposed on the first light transmission element, the first opaque layer defining a first aperture, and a second opaque layer disposed on the second light transmission element, the second opaque layer defining a second aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying HO, Ying-Chung CHEN, Lu-Ming LAI
  • Publication number: 20170294560
    Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a lid for covering an optical device. The lid includes a metal member and a transparent encapsulant. The metal member includes a top surface, a first bottom surface, and a second bottom surface between the top surface and the first bottom surface. The transparent encapsulant is surrounded by the metal member and covers at least a portion of the second bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying HO, Hsun-Wei CHAN, Ying-Chung CHEN, Lu-Ming LAI
  • Publication number: 20170294564
    Abstract: A semiconductor package device includes an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first carrier, a first electronic component, a second carrier, a second electronic component, an encapsulant, and a lens. The first electronic component is disposed on the first carrier. The second carrier defines an aperture and is disposed on the first carrier. The aperture is positioned over the first electronic component and exposes the first electronic component. The second electronic component is disposed on the second carrier. The encapsulant covers the second electronic component. The lens defines a cavity and is disposed on the aperture of the first carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying HO, Hsun-Wei CHAN, Lu-Ming LAI
  • Publication number: 20170287863
    Abstract: A semiconductor die includes a semiconductor body, an insulating layer, a conductive circuit layer and at least one conductive bump. The semiconductor body has a first surface, a second surface and a side surface extending between the first surface and the second surface. The insulating layer is disposed on the first surface and the side surface of the semiconductor body. The insulating layer includes a first insulating layer over the semiconductor body and a second insulating layer over the first insulating later. The insulating layer includes a step structure. The conductive circuit layer is electrically connected to the first surface of the semiconductor body, the conductive circuit layer includes at least one pad, and the conductive bump is electrically connected to the pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Chin-Cheng KUO, Ying-Te OU, Lu-Ming LAI
  • Patent number: 9711473
    Abstract: A semiconductor die includes a semiconductor body, an insulating layer, a conductive circuit layer and at least one conductive bump. The semiconductor body has a first surface, a second surface and a side surface extending between the first surface and the second surface. The insulating layer is disposed on the first surface and the side surface of the semiconductor body. The insulating layer includes a first insulating layer over the semiconductor body and a second insulating layer over the first insulating later. The insulating layer includes a step structure. The conductive circuit layer is electrically connected to the first surface of the semiconductor body, the conductive circuit layer includes at least one pad, and the conductive bump is electrically connected to the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Chin-Cheng Kuo, Ying-Te Ou, Lu-Ming Lai
  • Publication number: 20170138566
    Abstract: In an aspect, an optical device includes a substrate, a light source mounted on a top surface of the substrate, and a lid attached to the top surface of the substrate, the lid defining a reflective cup positioned over the light source. In another aspect, an optical device includes a substrate, a light source disposed on the substrate, and a lid disposed on the substrate. The lid defines a reflective cup for concentrating and passing light from the light source. The optical device further includes a film formed on an inner sidewall of the reflective cup for reflecting the light from the light source. The film includes a primer layer, a reflecting layer and a protective layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying HO, Hsun-Wei CHAN, Lu-Ming LAI, Shih-Chieh TANG
  • Publication number: 20170141257
    Abstract: An optical device includes a substrate, a light emitter, a light detector, a conductive structure, and an opaque material. The light emitter, the light detector and the conductive structure are disposed on a surface of the substrate and are electrically connected to traces on the surface of the substrate. The light emitter includes an emitting area facing the substrate. The light detector includes a receiving area facing the substrate. The light emitter emits light within a range of wavelengths, and the substrate passes the light emitted by the light emitter. The opaque material is disposed on the substrate, and absorbs or attenuates the light within the range of wavelengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Yu-Hsuan TSAI, Lu-Ming LAI
  • Publication number: 20170082485
    Abstract: An optical device includes an active optical component including an optical area, an encapsulant covering the active optical component, and a passive optical component adhered to the encapsulant above the active optical component. The passive optical component has an optical axis, and the optical axis is substantially aligned with a center of the optical area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Yi Wen CHIANG, Hsin-Ying HO, Hsun-Wei CHAN, Lu-Ming LAI
  • Publication number: 20170073221
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a carrier, a wall disposed on a top surface of the carrier, a cover, and a sensor element. The cover includes a portion protruding from a bottom surface of the cover, where the protruding portion of the cover contacts a top surface of the wall to define a space. The sensor element is positioned in the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Ching-Han Huang, Hsun-Wei Chan, Lu-Ming Lai
  • Publication number: 20160187530
    Abstract: An optical module includes a carrier, a light-emitting component disposed over the carrier, an optical sensor disposed over the carrier, a housing, and a lens. The housing is disposed over the carrier and encircles the light-emitting component and the optical sensor. The housing defines a first accommodation space including a first aperture and a second aperture below the first aperture. The housing includes a first sidewall surrounding the first aperture, a second sidewall surrounding the second aperture, and a first support portion where a bottom end of the first sidewall and a top end of the second sidewall meet. The lens is located in the first aperture and is supported by the first support portion. One of the light-emitting component or the optical sensor is located in the first accommodation space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Ruei-Bin MA, Ying-Chung CHEN, Lu-Ming LAI
  • Publication number: 20160178366
    Abstract: An optical module includes a carrier, a light source disposed on an upper side of the carrier, an optical sensor disposed on the upper side of the carrier, and a housing disposed on the upper side of the carrier over the light source and the optical sensor. The housing defines a first aperture exposing at least a portion of the light source and a second aperture exposing at least a portion of the optical sensor. An outer sidewall of the housing includes at least one singulation portion adjacent to the upper side of the carrier and perpendicular to the upper side of the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Ying-Chung CHEN, Hsun-Wei CHAN, Lu-Ming LAI, Kuang-Hsiung CHEN
  • Publication number: 20150091108
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a package structure and a manufacturing method. The package structure includes a substrate, a cover, a conductive pattern, and a sensing component. The cover is disposed on the substrate. The cover and the substrate define an accommodation space. The conductive pattern includes a conductive line. The conductive line is disposed on an internal surface of the cover exposed by the accommodation space, and is electrically connected to the substrate. The sensing component is disposed on the internal surface of the cover, and is electrically connected to the conductive line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Ching-Han HUANG, Lu-Ming LAI
  • Publication number: 20130249387
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) element including an LED chip having a light emitting surface and at least one pad. A phosphor layer is formed on the light emitting surface and exposes the at least one pad. The phosphor layer includes a plurality of phosphor particles and a matrix. At least some of the phosphor particles have a first portion embedded in the matrix and a second portion protruding from an outer surface of the matrix. A method of forming a gel layer on an LED element includes using capillary action to draw the glue material into a space adjacent the upper surface of the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Chia-Fen Hsin, Lu-Ming Lai, Ying-Zhong Chen
  • Publication number: 20120326202
    Abstract: A photoelectric transmitting or receiving device comprises a substrate, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and a photoelectric transducing chip. The substrate has an upper surface and a recess and is made of a composite material. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are formed by using laser to activate the composite material of the substrate. The first conductive layer is disposed on the bottom surface of the recess, and is extended outwardly along the inner lateral wall of the recess and the upper surface of the substrate. The second conductive layer is electrically insulated from the first conductive layer and is extended outwardly along the upper surface of the substrate. The photoelectric transducing chip is disposed on the bottom surface of the recess and electrically connected to the first conductive layer and to the second conductive layer, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lu-Ming Lai
  • Publication number: 20120305771
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a proximity sensor packaging structure, which comprises a substrate, two first electrically conductive layers and a plurality of second electrically conductive layers that are disposed on the substrate. The substrate has first and second grooves that are respectively defined by a bottom surface and an interior sidewall. Each electrically conductive layer extends from a bottom surface of the first groove, along the interior sidewall of the first groove and in an opposite direction relative to the other first electrically conductive layer, to an exterior sidewall of the substrate. The second electrically conductive layers include first and second electrically conductive portions. The first electrically conductive portion is disposed on a central region of the bottom surface of the second groove. The second electrically conductive portion extends from the bottom surface of the second groove, along the interior sidewall thereof, to the exterior sidewall of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lu-Ming Lai
  • Publication number: 20120281241
    Abstract: A tilt sensor includes a body, a light emitting diode (LED), a first photosensitive element, a second photosensitive element, and a moving element. The body can tilt in a plurality of tilt directions. The LED is disposed at the body for providing a light beam. The first photosensitive element is disposed at the body and at the opposite side of the LED. The second photosensitive element is disposed at the body and at another side of the LED. The moving element is disposed at the body. When the body tilts toward different tilt directions, the moving element moves toward different directions so that different light receiving situations are produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lu-Ming Lai
  • Patent number: 8056247
    Abstract: A tilt sensor including a body, an LED, a first photosensitive device, a second photosensitive device, and a moving thin-element is provided. The body has a movement region, a first containing region, a second containing region, and a third containing region. The first, second, and third containing regions have an opening respectively and are connected with the movement region through the openings. The LED providing a light beam is disposed in the first containing region. The first and second photosensitive devices are disposed in the second and third containing regions respectively. When the body tilts toward different tilt directions, the moving thin-element moves in the tilt direction, allowing the light beam provided from the LED to reflect directly to the first and second photosensitive devices, or shielding the light beam provided from the LED from being transmitted to the first and second photosensitive devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Lu-Ming Lai
  • Publication number: 20110072673
    Abstract: A tilt sensor including a body, a plurality of metal pad pairs, and a moving element is provided. The body is suitable for tilting in a plurality of tilt directions and has a movement region having a plurality of corners. The metal pad pairs are respectively located in at least a portion of the corners. The moving element is located in the movement region. The moving element moves to one of the corners and physically contacts with the metal pad pair located in the corner when the body tilts towards one of the tilt directions, such that the metal pads of the metal pad pair are electrically connected with each other via the moving element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lu-Ming Lai
  • Publication number: 20110072674
    Abstract: A tilt sensor including a body, an LED, a first photosensitive device, a second photosensitive device, and a moving thin-element is provided. The body has a movement region, a first containing region, a second containing region, and a third containing region. The first, second, and third containing regions have an opening respectively and are connected with the movement region through the openings. The LED providing a light beam is disposed in the first containing region. The first and second photosensitive devices are disposed in the second and third containing regions respectively. When the body tilts toward different tilt directions, the moving thin-element moves in the tilt direction, allowing the light beam provided from the LED to reflect directly to the first and second photosensitive devices, or shielding the light beam provided from the LED from being transmitted to the first and second photosensitive devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lu-Ming Lai
  • Publication number: 20100237383
    Abstract: A photoelectric transmitting or receiving device and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The photoelectric transmitting device comprises a substrate, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and a photoelectric transducing chip. The substrate has an upper surface and a recess and is made of a composite material. The recess is defined by a bottom surface and an inner lateral wall extended upwardly from the bottom surface to the upper surface. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are formed by using laser to activate the composite material of the substrate. The first conductive layer is disposed on the bottom surface of the recess, and is extended outwardly along the inner lateral wall of the recess and the upper surface of the substrate. The second conductive layer is electrically insulated from the first conductive layer and is extended outwardly along the upper surface of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lu-Ming Lai