Patents by Inventor Min-An Kuo
Min-An Kuo 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: 11959958Abstract: A method includes providing a detector disposed above a semiconductor structure; identifying a portion of the semiconductor structure at a temperature substantially greater than a predetermined threshold by the detector; rotating the stage; and deriving a position of the portion of the semiconductor structure based upon the rotation of the stage.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Yi Min Liu, Chien-Yi Chen, Yian-Liang Kuo
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Publication number: 20240094810Abstract: A head-mounted display device is provided. The head-mounted display device includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor is configured to capture an eye image of eyes of a user. The controller is coupled to the sensor and configured to: analyze the eye image to generate an analysis result, wherein the analysis result indicates that whether the eyes in the eye image is clear or not; and in response to the analysis result indicating that the eye in the eye image is not clear, output an issue detected signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Yan-Min Kuo, I-Chiao Lin
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Patent number: 11929016Abstract: A scan-type display apparatus includes an LED array and a scan driver. The LED array has a common anode configuration, and includes multiple scan lines, multiple data lines and multiple LEDs. The scan driver includes multiple scan driving circuits. Each scan driving circuit includes a voltage generator and a detector. The voltage generator has an output terminal that is connected to the scan line corresponding to the scan driving circuit, and is configured to output one of an input voltage and a clamp voltage at the output terminal of the voltage generator. The detector is connected to the output terminal of the voltage generator, and generates a detection signal that indicates whether any one of the LEDs connected to the scan line corresponding to the scan driving circuit is short circuited based on a voltage at the output terminal of the voltage generator and a detection timing signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: MACROBLOCK, INC.Inventors: Chi-Min Hsieh, Che-Wei Chang, Chen-Yuan Kuo, Wei-Hsiang Cheng
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Publication number: 20240079143Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for providing biomarker for early detection of Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and particularly to a method that is able to enhance the accuracy of predicting AD from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) patients using the Hippocampus magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) data. The providing MRI images containing the anatomical structure of Hippocampus biomarker and MMSE data as a training data set; training a processor using the training data set, and the training comprising acts of receiving MRI images and MMSE data as a testing data set from a target; and classifying the test data by the trained processor to include aggregating predictions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: National Cheng Kung UniversityInventors: Gwo-Giun LEE, Te-Han KUNG, Tzu-Cheng CHAO, Yu-Min KUO
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Publication number: 20240069299Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism includes a movable assembly, a fixed assembly, and a driving assembly. The movable assembly is configured to be connected to an optical element. The movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly in a range of motion. The optical element driving mechanism further includes a positioning assembly configured to position the movable assembly at a predetermined position relative to the fixed assembly when the driving assembly is not operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Kuen-Wang TSAI, Liang-Ting HO, Chao-Hsi WANG, Chih-Wei WENG, He-Ling CHANG, Che-Wei CHANG, Sheng-Zong CHEN, Ko-Lun CHAO, Min-Hsiu TSAI, Shu-Shan CHEN, Jungsuck RYOO, Mao-Kuo HSU, Guan-Yu SU
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Patent number: 11854789Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a dummy gate structure over a substrate and forming a sealing layer surrounding the dummy gate structure. The method includes forming a spacer covering the sealing layer and removing the dummy gate structure to form a trench. The method further includes forming an interfacial layer and a gate dielectric layer. The method further includes forming a capping layer over the gate dielectric layer and partially oxidizing the capping layer to form a capping oxide layer. The method further includes forming a work function metal layer over the capping oxide layer and forming a gate electrode layer over the work function metal layer. In addition, a bottom surface of the capping oxide layer is higher than a bottom surface of the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Chih-Lin Wang, Kang-Min Kuo, Cheng-Wei Lian
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Publication number: 20230378253Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a gate stack over the semiconductor substrate. The gate stack includes a gate dielectric layer and a work function layer. The gate dielectric layer is between the semiconductor substrate and the work function layer. The semiconductor device structure also includes a halogen source layer. The gate dielectric layer is between the semiconductor substrate and the halogen source layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Chih-Lin Wang, Kang-Min Kuo
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Patent number: 11813067Abstract: A system and a method for Alzheimer's disease prediction using a neural network, a computer-readable recording medium with a stored program, and a computer program product are provided. The processor obtains a first brain MRI data, a second brain MRI data, a first neuropsychological assessment score, and a second neuropsychological assessment score. The processor obtains a plurality of image feature data according to the first brain MRI data and the second brain MRI data. Each image feature data is selected from a group consisting of a plurality of hippocampal subfield geometric change data. The processor obtains a neuropsychological change data according to the first neuropsychological assessment score and the second neuropsychological assessment score. The processor obtains an Alzheimer's disease prediction result according to the neural network module, the image feature data, and the neuropsychological change data.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: National Cheng Kung UniversityInventors: Gwo-Giun Lee, Yi-Ru Xie, Yu-Min Kuo
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Publication number: 20230319418Abstract: A head-mounted display device and a control method for an eye-tracking operation are provided. The head-mounted display device includes a frame, a track, a sensor and a controller. The track is disposed on a peripheral region of the frame. The sensor is disposed on the track, and is configured to capture a target image of a target area. The controller is coupled to the sensor, is configured to generate a control signal according to the target image, and adjust a position of the sensor on the peripheral region by moving the sensor according to the control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Yan-Min Kuo, Jun-Lin Guo, Wei-Chen Chen, Chih-Lin Chang, Wei-Cheng Hsu, Cheng-Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20230319425Abstract: A head-mounted display device includes a main body, a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is disposed on a first setting area of the main body. The second sensor is disposed on a second setting area of the main body. The first setting area and the second setting area respectively have a first central point and a second central point, where the first central point and the second central point are disposed on a horizontal axis. There is a first angle between a connection line of the first central point and the first sensor with the horizontal axis, and there is a second angle between a connection line of the second central point and the second sensor with the horizontal axis, where the first angle is different from the second angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Yan-Min Kuo, Jun-Lin Guo, Wei-Chen Chen
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Publication number: 20230297165Abstract: The embodiments of the disclosure provide a method for determining a two-eye gaze point and a host. The method includes: obtaining a first gaze point of a first eye on a reference plane and obtaining a second gaze point of a second eye on the reference plane; and determining a two-eye gaze point via combining the first gaze point and the second gaze point.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Yan-Min Kuo, Jun-Lin Guo
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Publication number: 20230267893Abstract: A driving method of a display device comprises the following steps. A period to turn off a backlight module is set. An overdrive voltage is applied, and an overdrive time required for a liquid crystal to change from a first target gray scale to a second target gray scale is obtained. A turn-off time point for turning off the backlight module is adjusted so that at least a part of the period when the backlight module is turned off overlaps the overdrive time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: Qisda CorporationInventor: Min-An KUO
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Patent number: 11728376Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a gate stack over the semiconductor substrate. The gate stack includes a gate dielectric layer and a work function layer. The gate dielectric layer is between the semiconductor substrate and the work function layer. The semiconductor device structure also includes a halogen source layer. The gate dielectric layer is between the semiconductor substrate and the halogen source layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Chih-Lin Wang, Kang-Min Kuo
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Patent number: 11712192Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for providing biomarker for early detection of Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and particularly to a method that is able to enhance the accuracy of predicting AD from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) patients using the Hippocampus magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) data. The providing MRI images containing the anatomical structure of Hippocampus biomarker and MMSE data as a training data set; training a processor using the training data set, and the training comprising acts of receiving MRI images and MMSE data as a testing data set from a target; and classifying the test data by the trained processor to include aggregating predictions.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Gwo Giun Lee, Te-Han Kung, Tzu-Cheng Chao, Yu-Min Kuo, Meng-Ru Tsai
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Patent number: 11694924Abstract: A device includes an isolation structure, a source/drain epi-layer, a contact, a first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer. The isolation structure is embedded in a substrate. The source/drain epi-layer is embedded in the substrate and is in contact with the isolation structure. The contact is over the source/drain epi-layer. The first dielectric layer wraps the contact. The second dielectric layer is between the contact and the first dielectric layer. The first and second dielectric layers include different materials, and a portion of the source/drain epi-layer is directly between a bottom portion of the second dielectric layer and a top portion of the isolation structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Wen-Jia Hsieh, Long-Jie Hong, Chih-Lin Wang, Kang-Min Kuo
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Publication number: 20230047459Abstract: A method for analyzing a viewing direction of an electronic component includes inputting a package type and a file image of an electronic component, with the file image having at least one engineering drawing image, and the at least one engineering drawing image being a view of the electronic component in at least one viewing direction; querying and acquiring a viewing direction detection model meeting the package type from a database, with the database storing respective viewing direction detection models of different package types of electronic components; inputting the file image into the viewing direction detection model of the package type to identify the viewing direction of the at least one engineering drawing image; and outputting the viewing direction of the at least one engineering drawing image of the electronic component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: YAN-JHIH WANG, KUAN-HSIANG TSENG, HSIANG-MIN KUO, TZUNG-PEI HONG, SHIH-FENG HUANG, YI-TING CHEN
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Publication number: 20220378361Abstract: A system and a method for Alzheimer's disease prediction using a neural network, a computer-readable recording medium with a stored program, and a computer program product are provided. The processor obtains a first brain MRI data, a second brain MRI data, a first neuropsychological assessment score, and a second neuropsychological assessment score. The processor obtains a plurality of image feature data according to the first brain MRI data and the second brain MRI data. Each image feature data is selected from a group consisting of a plurality of hippocampal subfield geometric change data. The processor obtains a neuropsychological change data according to the first neuropsychological assessment score and the second neuropsychological assessment score. The processor obtains an Alzheimer's disease prediction result according to the neural network module, the image feature data, and the neuropsychological change data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: National Cheng Kung UniversityInventors: Gwo-Giun LEE, Yi-Ru XIE, Yu-Min KUO
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Publication number: 20220365133Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a on-chip or built-in self-test (BIST) module for an RFIC including means to up-convert a signal from a test frequency to RF at an input to the RFIC and down-convert and output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Andrew John BONTHRON, Wei-Min KUO, Viktor Yevgenyevich NOVOZHILOV, Phuoc Thanh NGUYEN, Michael Terry NILSSON
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Publication number: 20220310595Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a dummy gate structure over a substrate and forming a sealing layer surrounding the dummy gate structure. The method includes forming a spacer covering the sealing layer and removing the dummy gate structure to form a trench. The method further includes forming an interfacial layer and a gate dielectric layer. The method further includes forming a capping layer over the gate dielectric layer and partially oxidizing the capping layer to form a capping oxide layer. The method further includes forming a work function metal layer over the capping oxide layer and forming a gate electrode layer over the work function metal layer. In addition, a bottom surface of the capping oxide layer is higher than a bottom surface of the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Wei LIN, Chih-Lin WANG, Kang-Min KUO, Cheng-Wei LIAN
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Patent number: 11438708Abstract: The embodiments of the disclosure provide a method for providing an occluded sound effect and an electronic device. The method includes: providing a virtual environment, wherein the virtual environment comprises a first object, and the first object is approximated as a second object; defining an object detection range of a sound source based on a sound ray originated from the sound source; in response to determining that the first object enters the object detection range, defining a reference plane based on a reference point on the second object and the sound ray, wherein the reference plane has an intersection area with the object detection range; projecting the second object onto the reference plane as a first projection; determining a sound occluding factor based on the intersection area and the first projection; and adjusting a sound signal based on the sound occluding factor.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Yan-Min Kuo, Li-Yen Lin