Patents by Inventor Mei-Chun Liu
Mei-Chun Liu 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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Publication number: 20240222538Abstract: A photo-detecting device includes a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer located on the first semiconductor layer, a light-absorbing layer located between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, an insulating layer located on the second semiconductor layer, and an electrode structure located on the insulating layer. The second semiconductor layer includes a first region having a first conductivity-type and a second region having a second conductivity-type different from the first conductivity-type. The first region is surrounded by the second region, and includes a geometric center and an interface between the first region and the second region. The insulating layer covers the first region and the second region. The electrode structure includes an outer sidewall located on the second region. In a top view, the interface is located between the geometric center and the outer sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Chu-Jih SU, Chia-Hsiang CHOU, Wei-Chih PENG, Wen-Luh LIAO, Chao-Shun HUANG, Hsuan-Le LIN, Shih-Chang LEE, Mei Chun LIU, Chen OU
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Publication number: 20240136463Abstract: This disclosure discloses an optical sensing device. The device includes a carrier body; a first light-emitting device disposed on the carrier body; and a light-receiving device including a group III-V semiconductor material disposed on the carrier body, including a light-receiving surface having an area, wherein the light-receiving device is capable of receiving a first received wavelength having a largest external quantum efficiency so the ratio of the largest external quantum efficiency to the area is ?13.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: EPISTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Yi-Chieh LIN, Shiuan-Leh LIN, Yung-Fu CHANG, Shih-Chang LEE, Chia-Liang HSU, Yi HSIAO, Wen-Luh LIAO, Hong-Chi SHIH, Mei-Chun LIU
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Patent number: 11935981Abstract: A photo-detecting device includes a first semiconductor layer with a first dopant, a light-absorbing layer, a second semiconductor layer, and a semiconductor contact layer. The second semiconductor layer is located on the first semiconductor layer and has a first region and a second region, the light absorbing layer is located between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer and has a third region and a fourth region, the semiconductor contact layer contacts the first region. The first region includes a second dopant and a third dopant, the second region includes second dopant, and the third region includes third dopant. The semiconductor contact layer has a first thickness greater than 50 ? and smaller than 1000 ?.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Chu-Jih Su, Chia-Hsiang Chou, Wei-Chih Peng, Wen-Luh Liao, Chao-Shun Huang, Hsuan-Le Lin, Shih-Chang Lee, Mei Chun Liu, Chen Ou
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Patent number: 11894481Abstract: This disclosure discloses an optical sensing device. The device includes a carrier body having a topmost surface; a first light-emitting device disposed on the carrier body and having a light-emitting surface; and a light-receiving device comprising a group III-V semiconductor material disposed on the carrier body and having a light-receiving surface. The light-emitting surface is separated from the topmost surface by first distant H1, the light-receiving surface is separated from the topmost surface by a second distance H2, and H1 is different from H2.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Yi-Chieh Lin, Shiuan-Leh Lin, Yung-Fu Chang, Shih-Chang Lee, Chia-Liang Hsu, Yi Hsiao, Wen-Luh Liao, Hong-Chi Shih, Mei-Chun Liu
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Patent number: 11335826Abstract: A photo-detecting device includes a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, a light-absorbing layer, a second semiconductor layer, a semiconductor contact layer, an insulating layer, and an electrode structure. The second semiconductor layer includes a first region and a second region. The semiconductor contact layer is on the first region. The insulating layer covers the semiconductor contact layer, the first region, and the second region. The electrode structure covers the semiconductor contact layer, the insulating layer, the first region, and the second region.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Chu-Jih Su, Chao-Shun Huang, Shiuan-Leh Lin, Shih-Chang Lee, Wen-Luh Liao, Mei-Chun Liu
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Publication number: 20220059717Abstract: This disclosure discloses an optical sensing device. The device includes a carrier body having a topmost surface; a first light-emitting device disposed on the carrier body and having a light-emitting surface; and a light-receiving device comprising a group III-V semiconductor material disposed on the carrier body and having a light-receiving surface. The light-emitting surface is separated from the topmost surface by first distant H1, the light-receiving surface is separated from the topmost surface by a second distance H2, and H1 is different from H2.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: EPISTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Yi-Chieh LIN, Shiuan-Leh LIN, Yung-Fu CHANG, Shih-Chang LEE, Chia-Liang HSU, Yi HSIAO, Wen-Luh LIAO, Hong-Chi SHIH, Mei-Chun LIU
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Publication number: 20210408311Abstract: A photo-detecting device includes a first semiconductor layer with a first dopant, a light-absorbing layer, a second semiconductor layer, and a semiconductor contact layer. The second semiconductor layer is located on the first semiconductor layer and has a first region and a second region, the light absorbing layer is located between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer and has a third region and a fourth region, the semiconductor contact layer contacts the first region. The first region includes a second dopant and a third dopant, the second region includes second dopant, and the third region includes third dopant. The semiconductor contact layer has a first thickness greater than 50 ? and smaller than 1000 ?.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Chu-Jih SU, Chia-Hsiang CHOU, Wei-Chih PENG, Wen-Luh LIAO, Chao-Shun HUANG, Hsuan-Le LIN, Shih-Chang LEE, Mei Chun LIU, Chen OU
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Publication number: 20210408310Abstract: A photo-detecting device includes a substrate, a first semiconductor layer, a light-absorbing layer, a second semiconductor layer, a semiconductor contact layer, an insulating layer, and an electrode structure. The second semiconductor layer includes a first region and a second region. The semiconductor contact layer is on the first region. The insulating layer covers the semiconductor contact layer, the first region, and the second region. The electrode structure covers the semiconductor contact layer, the insulating layer, the first region, and the second region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2020Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Chu-Jih Su, Chao-Shun Huang, Shiuan-Leh Lin, Shih-Chang Lee, Wen-Luh Liao, Mei-Chun Liu
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Patent number: 11158757Abstract: This disclosure discloses an optical sensing device. The device includes a carrier body; a first light-emitting device disposed on the carrier body; and a light-receiving device including a group III-V semiconductor material disposed on the carrier body, including a light-receiving surface having an area, wherein the light-receiving device is capable of receiving a first received wavelength having a largest external quantum efficiency so the ratio of the largest external quantum efficiency to the area is ?13.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Yi-Chieh Lin, Shiuan-Leh Lin, Yung-Fu Chang, Shih-Chang Lee, Chia-Liang Hsu, Yi Hsiao, Wen-Luh Liao, Hong-Chi Shih, Mei-Chun Liu
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Patent number: 11121285Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a conductive layer, a semiconductor stack, a first contact structure, an intermediate structure, a second contact structure, a first electrode and a second electrode. The semiconductor stack is disposed on the conductive layer. The first contact structure is disposed on the semiconductor stack. The intermediate structure encloses the first contact structure. The second contact structure is between the conductive layer and the semiconductor stack. The first electrode is on the conductive layer and separated from the semiconductor stack. The second electrode is on the intermediate structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Epistar CorporationInventors: Yung-Fu Chang, Hui-Fang Kao, Yi-Tang Lai, Shih-Chang Lee, Wen-Luh Liao, Mei Chun Liu, Yao-Ru Chang, Yi Hisao
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Publication number: 20200168757Abstract: This disclosure discloses an optical sensing device. The device includes a carrier body; a first light-emitting device disposed on the carrier body; and a light-receiving device including a group III-V semiconductor material disposed on the carrier body, including a light-receiving surface having an area, wherein the light-receiving device is capable of receiving a first received wavelength having a largest external quantum efficiency so the ratio of the largest external quantum efficiency to the area is ?13.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Yi-Chieh LIN, Shiuan-Leh LIN, Yung-Fu CHANG, Shih-Chang LEE, Chia-Liang HSU, Yi HSIAO, Wen-Luh LIAO, Hong-Chi SHIH, Mei-Chun LIU
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Publication number: 20200152831Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a conductive layer, a semiconductor stack, a first contact structure, an intermediate structure, a second contact structure, a first electrode and a second electrode. The semiconductor stack is disposed on the conductive layer. The first contact structure is disposed on the semiconductor stack. The intermediate structure encloses the first contact structure. The second contact structure is between the conductive layer and the semiconductor stack. The first electrode is on the conductive layer and separated from the semiconductor stack. The second electrode is on the intermediate structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Yung-Fu CHANG, Hui-Fang KAO, Yi-Tang LAI, Shih-Chang LEE, Wen-Luh LIAO, Mei Chun LIU, Yao-Ru CHANG, Yi HISAO
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Patent number: 9209739Abstract: A brushless motor device controlled by a carrier of DC positive and negative power wires comprises a controller. The controller outputs a positive DC wire for outputting a positive DC voltage and a negative DC wire for outputting a negative DC voltage. The positive and negative DC voltages include a carrier signal. The controller is connected to a driver which is applied to receive the carrier signal and control a rotating mode of a brushless DC motor according to the carrier signal. Therefore, the carrier signal allows the driver and the controller to be connected by the positive and negative DC wires and attains the object of transmitting the signal, thereby reducing the material of the signal wire and the manufacture cost.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Inventors: Mei-Chun Liu, Hui-Yen Chu
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Publication number: 20140239865Abstract: A brushless motor device controlled by a carrier of DC positive and negative power wires comprises a controller. The controller outputs a positive DC wire for outputting a positive DC voltage and a negative DC wire for outputting a negative DC voltage. The positive and negative DC voltages include a carrier signal. The controller is connected to a driver which is applied to receive the carrier signal and control a rotating mode of a brushless DC motor according to the carrier signal. Therefore, the carrier signal allows the driver and the controller to be connected by the positive and negative DC wires and attains the object of transmitting the signal, thereby reducing the material of the signal wire and the manufacture cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Mei-Chun LIU, Hui-Yen Chu
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Publication number: 20070200493Abstract: The light-emitting apparatus comprises a substrate, a first semiconductor layer formed on the substrate, a light-emitting layer formed on the first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer formed on the light-emitting layer, a first transparent conductive oxide layer formed on the second semiconductor layer, a reflective metal layer form on the transparent conductive oxide layer, and a first electrode formed on the reflective metal layer; characterized in that the first transparent conductive oxide layer is formed with a plurality of cavities on the interface between the first transparent conductive oxide layer and the reflective metal layer for improving the adhesion strength therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: EPISTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Tzu-Chieh Hsu, Ching-San Tao, Mei-Chun Liu, Mei-Lan Wu, Chen Ou, Min-Hsun Hsieh
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Patent number: D586566Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: IPEVO Corp.Inventors: Ti-Chieh Ko, Mei-Chun Liu
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Patent number: D591262Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: IPEVO Corp.Inventors: Ti-Chieh Ko, Cheng-Han Hsieh, Mei-Chun Liu, Yu-Chin Hsu
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Patent number: D604720Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: IPEVO Corp.Inventor: Mei-Chun Liu
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Patent number: D648287Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Epistar CorporationInventors: Chia-Liang Hsu, Han-Min Wu, Shih-I Chen, Chun-Yi Wu, Mei-Chun Liu
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Patent number: D680085Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Epistar CorporationInventors: Han-Min Wu, Chia-Ling Hsu, Kuang-Ping Chao, Mei-Chun Liu