Patents by Inventor Min-A Yu

Min-A Yu 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).

  • Gate driving circuit and power control circuit
    Patent number: 7839398
    Abstract: A gate driving circuit and a power control circuit are disclosed. The gate driving circuit includes a gate driver and the power control circuit. The gate driver is adapted for receiving a starting signal and sequentially outputting a plurality of scan signals accordingly. The power control circuit includes a delay circuit, a level shifter and a switch unit. The delay circuit is adapted for receiving and delaying the starting signal for a predetermined period and then outputting the delayed starting signal. The level shifter receives and adjusts a voltage level of the delayed starting signal, and outputs a starting voltage accordingly. The switch unit provides the first power to the gate driver after being delayed for the predetermined period according to the starting voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Xian Li, Chih-Min Yu
  • Method of supplying polishing liquid
    Patent number: 7828625
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of supplying the polishing liquid by periodically interrupt the supply of the polishing liquid, thus avoid over-supply or wastage of the polishing liquid. Hence, the consumption of the polishing liquid can be decreased and the production cost can be lower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chi-Min Yu, Chi-Chih Chuang, Hui-Shen Shih
  • Universal Visualization Platform
    Publication number: 20100268691
    Abstract: The invention relates to a framework system and methods for connecting a plurality of tools. The system comprises a plug-in mechanism configured to dynamically load the plurality of tools, a data pool having storage space configured to store data sets associated with the plurality of tools, a linking mechanism configured to establish communications links between the loaded plurality of tools to enable coordinated operation of the loaded plurality of tools, a session component configured to record the process history of the operations of the loaded plurality of tool and the system states corresponding to the process history of the operations and an annotation module configured to associate user-provided data corresponding to one or more of the stored data sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Georges Grinstein, Alexander Gee, Urska Cvek, Howard Goodell, Hongli Li, Min Yu, Jianping Zhou, Vivek Gupta, Mary Beth Smrtic, Christine Lawrence, Chih-Hung Chiang
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING COLOR NOISES
    Publication number: 20100231799
    Abstract: A method for reducing color noises of a chrominance signal includes the following steps: receiving the chrominance signal; sampling the chrominance signal to generate a plurality of chrominance samples; determining a phase-rotation level between a specific chrominance sample and the chrominance samples; calculating an average value of the chrominance samples; and selectively outputting the average value or the chrominance information of the specific chrominance sample as an output chrominance information to represent the color information of the specific chrominance sample according to the phase-rotation level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: MEDIATEK, INC.
    Inventors: Min-Yu Lin, I-Hong Chen, Chung-Yen Lu
  • ALKALI-SOLUBLE RESIN AND NEGATIVE-TYPE PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20100179294
    Abstract: A heat-curable ink composition and a color filter produced using the ink composition are provided. The ink composition and the color filter are highly resistant to heat and chemicals due to the use of a polyester resin prepared by polycondensation. In addition, unreacted anhydride groups are removed using a monohydric alcohol in the preparation of the ink composition to make the ink composition and the color filter very stable during storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: LG CHEM. LTD.
    Inventors: Dae Hyun Kim, Han Soo Kim, Mi Ae Kim, Dong Myung Shin, Jae Joon Kim, Jin Woo Cho, Ji Su Kim, Mi Kyoung Kim, Min A. Yu, Min Young Lim, Sung Hyun Kim
  • Method for tracking and processing image
    Publication number: 20100158312
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for image processing, which can be used to calibrate the background quickly. When the external environment is changed due to the switch of light, the color of background is calibrated quickly, and the background can be updated together. The method not only is used to update the background, but also can be used to eliminate the convergence of background again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: National Chiao Tung University
    Inventors: Bing-Fei Wu, Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Chung Kao, Meng-Liang Chung, Chung-Cheng Chiu, Min-Yu Ku, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Yen Yang
  • Method for image processing
    Publication number: 20100158378
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for image processing. First, establish the initial image background information. And retrieve the instant image information. Then calculate the initial image background information and color intensity information of the instant image. Furthermore, adjust the instant image information. Then calculate the moving-object information. Finally, track the moving-object information. It can improve the accuracy rate of detection without the influence of erected height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: National Chiao Tung University
    Inventors: Bing-Fei Wu, Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Chung Kao, Meng-Liang Chung, Chung-Cheng Chiu, Min-Yu Ku, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Yen Yang
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING CIRCUITS
    Publication number: 20100140794
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises an integrated circuit die including a main body having a top layer, a bottom layer, and a peripheral edge surface extending between the top layer and the bottom layer. The integrated circuit die also includes a bond pad on the main body, an edge contact at the peripheral edge surface and a line connecting the bond pad to the edge contact. The edge contact includes a bottom surface that substantially in the same plane as a surface of an encapsulant encasing the die. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Chia Yong Poo, Boon Suan Jeung, Low Siu Waf, Chan Min Yu, Neo Yong Lou, Eng Meow Koon, Ser Bok Leng, Chun Swee Kwang, So Chee Chung, Ho Kwok Song
  • Universal visualization platform
    Patent number: 7734607
    Abstract: The invention relates to a framework system and methods for connecting a plurality of tools. The system comprises a plug-in mechanism configured to dynamically load the plurality of tools, a data pool having storage space configured to store data sets associated with the plurality of tools, a linking mechanism configured to establish communications links between the loaded plurality of tools to enable coordinated operation of the loaded plurality of tools, a session component configured to record the process history of the operations of the loaded plurality of tool and the system states corresponding to the process history of the operations and an annotation module configured to associate user-provided data corresponding to one or more of the stored data sets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Georges Grinstein, Alexander Gee, Urska Cvek, Howard Goodell, Hongli Li, Min Yu, Jianping Zhou, Vivek Gupta, Mary Beth Smrtic, Christine Lawrence, Chih-Hung Chiang
  • CMP head
    Patent number: 7731572
    Abstract: A CMP head includes a membrane support and a membrane. The membrane support is disk-shaped, having an origin and a radius R. The membrane support has at least a ventilator disposed in a central region within the range between origin and (?) R, and at least a diversion opening disposed in a peripheral region within the range between (?) R and R. The membrane includes a disk-shaped part disposed on the first surface of the membrane support, and an annular part surrounding the annular sidewall of the membrane support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chi-Min Yu, Chi-Chih Chuang, Yu-Fang Chien, Hui-Shen Shih
  • METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COLOR FILTER AND COLOR FILTER MANUFACTURED BY USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20100062377
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a color filter and a color filter manufactured by using the same. More particularly, the present invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a color filter, which includes performing plasma treatment of a black matrix (BM) pattern formed on a substrate to increase a difference in ink repellency of the black matrix pattern and a pixel unit, and a color filter manufactured by using the same. When the production method of the present invention is used, it is possible to provide the color filter in which color mixing does not occur in a pixel unit or between pixel units during discharging of ink by using an inkjet printing process, discoloration due to unfilling does not occur, a surface is uniform, and there is an insignificant step in the pixel unit or between the pixel units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Dae-Hyun Kim, Dong-Chang Choi, Kyung-Soo Choi, Ho-Chan Ji, Hyun-Sik Kim, Geun-Young Cha, Sung-Hyun Kim, Jae-Joon Kim, Min-A Yu, Mi-Ae Kim, Mi-Kyoung Kim
  • Apparatus and method for packaging circuits
    Patent number: 7675169
    Abstract: Methods for forming an edge contact on a die and edge contact structures are described. The edge contacts on the die do not increase the height of the die. The edge contacts are positioned on the periphery of a die. The edge contacts are positioned in the saw streets. Each edge contact is connected to one bond pad of each die adjacent the saw street. The edge contact is divided into contacts for each adjacent die when the dies are separated. In an embodiment, a recess is formed in the saw street. In an embodiment, the recess is formed by scribing the saw street with a mechanical cutter. The recess is patterned and contact material is deposited to form the edge contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia Yong Poo, Boon Suan Jeung, Low Slu Waf, Chan Min Yu, Neo Yong Loo, Eng Meow Koon, Ser Bok Leng, Chua Swee Kwang, So Chee Chung, Hu Kwok Seng
  • THIN GALLIUM NITRIDE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090315069
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting diode (LED) device that comprises a crystal structure of a sapphire substrate-free gallium nitride (GaN) LED, wherein the crystal structure is mounted on a first surface of a sub-mount substrate in the form of a unit chip, and the first surface of the sub-mount substrate has a surface area greater than the surface area of a region in which the unit chip is bonded. Preforms for manufacturing the LED device and a method for manufacturing the LED device are also disclosed. The sapphire substrate, on which the crystal structure of the light emitting diode has grown, is processed into a unit chip before being removed. Thus, any crack in the crystal structure of the light emitting diode that may occur during the removal of the sapphire substrate can be prevented. Therefore, a thin light emitting diode device can be manufactured in a mass production system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: HANBEAM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Seung LEE, Bu Gon SHIN, Min Ho CHOI, Jong Hoon KANG, Min A YU, Byung Du OH
  • VIDEO BASED APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE CURSOR
    Publication number: 20090284469
    Abstract: A video-based apparatus and method for controlling the cursor are provided. A video camera is used to acquire a hand image of a user, and then the image is analyzed and processed to move the cursor and to take place of functions of a mouse left button and a mouse right button. The user may use a “V” shaped hand gesture to replace the mouse. An index finger image is corresponding to the mouse left button, and a middle finger image is corresponding to the mouse right button. A valley point of the “V” shaped hand gesture is corresponding to the position of the cursor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicants: TATUNG COMPANY
    Inventors: Chen-Chiung Hsieh, Tung-Hua Liu, Ming-Hsien Lien, Kuo-Hua Lo, Hsiang-Min Yu
  • Ink composition, color filter manufactured by using the same, and display device comprising the same
    Publication number: 20090284698
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink composition, and more particularly, to an ink composition that comprises a) a binder polymer; b) a polymerizable compound that has an ethylenical unsaturation bond; c) a thermal initiator or photo-initiator; d) I) a solvent that has a boiling point of 180° C. or more, II) a solvent that has a hydroxyl group, and III) a solvent that has a boiling point of less than 180° C.; and e) a pigment, a color filter that is manufactured by using the same, and a display device that includes the same. When the ink composition according to the present invention is used in an inkjet method, it is possible to improve a contrast ratio according to excellent dispersion of fine pigment and improve an initial jetting property by using reduction of volatility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Mi-Kyoung Kim, Dae-Hyun Kim, Hyun-Sik Kim, Duk-Sik Ha, Dong-Chang Choi, Han-Soo Kim, Min-A Yu
  • Method of manufacturing a semiconductor device
    Publication number: 20090286369
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, a tunnel insulation layer is formed on a substrate. A charge trapping layer is formed on the tunnel insulation layer. A protection layer pattern or a mold is formed on the charge trapping layer. Charge trapping layer patterns are formed on the tunnel insulation layer by etching the charge trapping layer using the protection layer pattern or the mold. The charge trapping layer patterns may be spaced apart from each other. Blocking layers are formed on the charge trapping layer patterns, respectively. A gate electrode is formed on the blocking layers and the tunnel insulation layer using the protection layer pattern or the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Jee-Hyun Park, Jeong-Uk Han, Jae-Min Yu, Young-Cheon Jeong, Sang-Hoon Park, Kwan-Jong Roh, Byeong-Cheol Lim, Yong-Seok Chung
  • Nonvolatile memory device and method of fabricating the same
    Patent number: 7560765
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a semiconductor substrate; a source region that is formed in the semiconductor substrate; a gate insulating film that is formed so as to partially overlap the source region on the semiconductor substrate; a floating gate that is formed on the gate insulating film so as to have a structure forming a uniform electric field in the portion that overlaps the source region; a control gate that is formed so as to be electrically isolated along one sidewall of the floating gate from an upper part of the floating gate, an inter-gate insulating film that is interposed between the floating gate and the control gate, and a drain region that is formed so as to be adjacent the other side of the control gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-ho Moon, Chul-soon Kwon, Jae-min Yu, Jae-hyun Park, Young-cheon Jeong, In-gu Yoon
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D600866
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Seon Shin, Sang Min Yu
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D607160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sang Min Yu, Hyung Ki Kim
  • Pump for liquid
    Patent number: D623201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Chih Jung Electron Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Min Yu