Patents by Inventor Min Liang

Min Liang 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).

  • Patent number: 11810847
    Abstract: A package structure includes a redistribution structure and a core substrate. The redistribution structure includes a plurality of connection pads. The core substrate is disposed on the redistribution structure and electrically connected to the plurality of connection pads. The core substrate includes a first interconnection layer and a plurality of conductive terminals. The first interconnection layer has a first region, a second region surrounding the first region, and a third region surrounding the second region, and includes a plurality of bonding pads located in the first region, the second region and the third region. The conductive terminals are electrically connecting the plurality of bonding pads to the plurality of connection pads of the redistribution structure, wherein the plurality of conductive terminals located over the first region, the second region and the third region of the first interconnection layer have different heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin-Liang Chen, Kuan-Lin Ho, Pei-Rong Ni, Chia-Min Lin, Yu-Min Liang, Jiun-Yi Wu
  • Publication number: 20230352389
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a redistribution structure, topmost and bottom conductive terminals. The redistribution structure includes a topmost pad in a topmost dielectric layer, a topmost under-bump metallization (UBM) pattern directly disposed on the topmost pad and the topmost dielectric layer, a bottommost UBM pad embedded in a bottommost dielectric layer, and a bottommost via laterally covered by the bottommost dielectric layer. Bottom surfaces of the topmost pad and the topmost dielectric layer are substantially coplanar, bottom surfaces of the bottommost UBM pad and the bottommost dielectric layer are substantially coplanar, the bottommost via is disposed on a top surface of the bottommost UBM pad, top surfaces of the bottommost via and the bottommost dielectric layer are substantially coplanar. The topmost conductive terminal lands on a recessed top surface of the topmost UBM pattern, and the bottommost conductive terminal lands on the planar bottom surface of the bottommost UBM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Lin Ho, Chin-Liang Chen, Jiun-Yi Wu, Chi-Yang Yu, Yu-Min Liang, Wei-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20230344721
    Abstract: A shelf label system and a method thereof are provided. The shelf label system includes base stations and at least one server. The at least one server may be configured to: obtain a target network topological structure according to a master base station having a shallowest topological depth and a ranging result between a base station and a superior base station of the base station, where each base station has a single superior base station; generate a transceiving time slot periodic table by allocating a transceiving time slot to each base station according to the target network topological structure; and obtain a synchronous network of the shelf label system by instructing the base stations to transmit and receive synchronous signals according to the transceiving time slot periodic table. The shelf label system further includes electronic shelf labels that receive the synchronous signals from the base stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: HANSHOW TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
    Inventors: Yaping JI, Qi JIANG, Min LIANG
  • Patent number: 11784106
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, a molding compound, a heat dissipation module and an adhesive material. The first and second semiconductor dies are different types of dies and are disposed side by side. The molding compound encloses the first and second semiconductor dies. The heat dissipation module is located directly on and in contact with the back sides of the first and second semiconductor dies. The adhesive material is filled and contacted between the heat dissipation module and the molding compound. The semiconductor package has a central region and a peripheral region surrounding the central region. The first and second semiconductor dies are located within the central region. A sidewall of the heat dissipation module, a sidewall of the adhesive material and a sidewall of the molding compound are substantially coplanar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Yang Yu, Chin-Liang Chen, Kuan-Lin Ho, Yu-Min Liang, Wen-Lin Chen
  • Publication number: 20230307385
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a semiconductor device, and a ring structure. The semiconductor device disposed on the substrate. The ring structure disposed on the substrate and surrounds the semiconductor device. The ring structure includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion bonded to the substrate. The second portion connects to the first portion. A cavity is between the second portion and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Yang Yu, Jung-Wei Cheng, Yu-Min Liang, Jiun-Yi Wu, Yen-Fu Su, Chien-Chang Lin, Hsin-Yu Pan
  • Publication number: 20230307345
    Abstract: An assembly including at least one semiconductor die and an interposer is provided. A packaging substrate including substrate bonding pads is provided. The packaging substrate includes a first horizontal surface facing the assembly, a second horizontal surface located on an opposite side of the first horizontal surface, and an opening extending between the first horizontal surface and the second horizontal surface. The assembly is attached to the packaging substrate by bonding first solder material portions bonded to a respective one of the substrate bonding pads and to a respective one of first interposer bonding pads located on the interposer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Hao-Cheng Hou, Tsung-Ding Wang, Jung Wei Cheng, Yu-Min Liang
  • Publication number: 20230308976
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for facilitating the seamless handover of Bluetooth communications of a Bluetooth accessory device from a first Bluetooth host to a second Bluetooth host. A first host identifier uniquely identifies the first Bluetooth host for its Bluetooth communications, and a second host identifier uniquely identifies the second Bluetooth host for its Bluetooth communications. The host identifiers are stored in the Bluetooth accessory device, and they are provided to an application on the mobile device that allows a user to select either the first or the second host as the selected host for the Bluetooth accessory device, without having to re-pair the host device to the accessory device. Because re-pairing is not necessary, the user can quickly and seamlessly switch the Bluetooth accessory's communications among multiple different host devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Chee Oei CHAN, Min-liang TAN
  • Publication number: 20230307375
    Abstract: A method includes forming a composite package substrate. The formation of the composite package substrate includes encapsulating an interconnect die in an encapsulant, with the interconnect die including a plurality of through-vias therein, and forming a first plurality of redistribution lines (RDLs) and a second plurality of RDLs on opposite sides of the interconnect die. The method further includes bonding an organic package substrate to the composite package substrate, and bonding a first package component and a second package component to the first plurality of RDLs. The first package component and the second package component are electrically interconnected through the interconnect die and the first plurality of RDLs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Hao-Cheng Hou, Tsung-Ding Wang, Jung Wei Cheng, Yu-Min Liang, Chien-Hsun Lee, Shang-Yun Hou, Wei-Yu Chen, Collin Jordon Fleshman, Kuo-Lung Pan, Shu-Rong Chun, Sheng-Chi Lin
  • Publication number: 20230307305
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a circuit board structure, a first redistribution layer structure and first bonding elements. The circuit board structure includes outermost first conductive patterns and a first mask layer adjacent to the outermost first conductive patterns. The first redistribution layer structure is disposed over the circuit board structure. The first bonding elements are disposed between and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer structure and the outermost first conductive patterns of the circuit board structure. In some embodiments, at least one of the first bonding elements covers a top and a sidewall of the corresponding outermost first conductive pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-Wei Cheng, Jiun-Yi Wu, Hsin-Yu Pan, Tsung-Ding Wang, Yu-Min Liang, Wei-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20230300590
    Abstract: A fail-safe on-board unit, a movable device, and a control method for a vehicle which will automatically and reliably broadcast a distress signal to a rescue center in the event of accident includes in the on-board unit a first subscriber identity module (SIM), a second SIM, a main processor, a modem, a radio frequency (RF) switch module, and an antenna module with several antennas. The main processor selects the first SIM and / or the second SIM to make a call to generate a baseband signal, and outputs the baseband signal to the modem, the modem converts the baseband signal into an RF signal, and outputs the RF signal to the RF switch module to transmit outward via one or more antennas of the antenna module. The on-board unit has a wider network coverage to ensure higher success rate of emergency calls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: FENG-YUAN LI, ZHI-CHENG YU, XIAO-MIN LIANG
  • Patent number: 11749594
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a first under-bump metallization (UBM) pattern, a first conductive via, and a first dielectric layer laterally covering the first UBM pattern and the first conductive via. Entireties of a top surface and a bottom surface of the first UBM pattern are substantially planar. The first conductive via landing on the top surface of the first UBM pattern includes a vertical sidewall and a top surface connected to the vertical sidewall, and a planarized mark is on the top surface of the first conductive via. A bottom surface of the first dielectric layer is substantially flush with the bottom surface of the first UBM, and a top surface of the first dielectric layer is substantially flush with the top surface of the first conductive via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Lin Ho, Chin-Liang Chen, Jiun-Yi Wu, Chi-Yang Yu, Yu-Min Liang, Wei-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20230270499
    Abstract: A method for designing a bone plate to be used in an orthopedic surgery and to be placed on a bone structure includes: constructing a three-dimensional (3D) model of the bone structure; controlling a display screen to display an image that corresponds with the 3D model; in response to a plurality of designated points inputted on the image, calculating a plurality of sets of 3D coordinates respectively for the plurality of designated points, and generating an extension route based on the plurality of sets of 3D coordinates; and generating a 3D model of the bone plate based on the extension route and at least one pre-stored bone plate template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventor: Min-Liang WANG
  • Publication number: 20230274667
    Abstract: An electronic shelf label positioning system, an electronic shelf label and a guide rail. The electronic shelf label positioning system includes the electronic shelf label, the guide rail, a PDA and a background server. The electronic shelf label includes a main control SoC, a card reader IC, a screen and a power supply device. The main control SoC is configured to control the screen display and to communicate with an AP. The power supply device is configured to supply power to the electronic shelf label. The guide rail includes a guide rail identification area and a label area. The label area is installed with a plurality of wireless labels each having a unique non-repeated ID number. The guide rail identification area is installed with an identity recognition device, which includes a guide rail ID consisting of the ID numbers of the wireless labels sequentially arranged and summarized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Shiguo HOU, Jianguo ZHAO, Min LIANG, Le ZHUO, Sheng YI, Yang ZHAO, Yanwei WANG, Linjiang WANG
  • Publication number: 20230260945
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate component, an IC die component over the substrate component, and a composite redistribution structure interposed between and electrically coupled to the substrate and IC die components. The composite redistribution structure includes a local interconnect component between a first redistribution structure overlying the substrate component and a second redistribution structure underlying the IC die component, and an insulating encapsulation between the first and second redistribution structures and embedding the local interconnect component therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiun-Yi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Yu-Min Liang, Jung-Wei Cheng
  • Patent number: 11727015
    Abstract: Systems and methods of monitoring for anomalous data records. The system conducts a method including: receiving a data record associated with at least one meta attribute to determine whether subsequent processing of the data record is warranted; generating an anomaly prediction for the data record based on a detection model and the at least one meta attribute associated with the data record, the detection model defined by a plurality of score distribution representations based on quantile bins and a dynamic quantile weight for providing an interim anomaly measure corresponding to respective score distribution representations, wherein the anomaly prediction is generated based on a combination of interim anomaly measures associated with respective meta attributes associated with the data record; and transmitting a signal representing the anomaly prediction for presentation at a user device for identifying one or more data records for subsequent data processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventors: Kanika Vij, Igor Reshynsky, Hameet Jassal, Emma Hu, Min Liang, Adam Lazure, Esther Choi, Rowan Comish, Jingyi Gao, Gladys Leung, Diane Fenton
  • Patent number: 11705378
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a circuit board structure, a first redistribution layer structure and first bonding elements. The circuit board structure includes outermost first conductive patterns and a first mask layer adjacent to the outermost first conductive patterns. The first redistribution layer structure is disposed over the circuit board structure. The first bonding elements are disposed between and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer structure and the outermost first conductive patterns of the circuit board structure. In some embodiments, at least one of the first bonding elements covers a top and a sidewall of the corresponding outermost first conductive pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-Wei Cheng, Jiun-Yi Wu, Hsin-Yu Pan, Tsung-Ding Wang, Yu-Min Liang, Wei-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 11705408
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a semiconductor device, and a ring structure. The semiconductor device disposed on the substrate. The ring structure disposed on the substrate and surrounds the semiconductor device. The ring structure includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion bonded to the substrate. The second portion connects to the first portion. A cavity is between the second portion and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Yang Yu, Jung-Wei Cheng, Yu-Min Liang, Jiun-Yi Wu, Yen-Fu Su, Chien-Chang Lin, Hsin-Yu Pan
  • Patent number: 11698309
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a linear actuator including a base, a linear motor, a load cell and a rotary motor. The linear motor is disposed on the base and includes a fixed coil module and a movable magnetic backplane. The fixed coil module is fixed on the base, and the movable magnetic backplane is configured to slide relative to the fixed coil module along a first direction. The rotary motor is rotated around a central axis in parallel with the first direction. The load cell has two opposite sides parallel to the first direction, respectively. The movable magnetic backplane of the linear motor and the rotary motor are connected to the two opposite sides of the load cell, respectively. The load cell is subjected to a force applied thereto by the rotary motor and parallel to the first direction, and configured to convert the force into an electrical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yu-Han Hsu, Zi-Xuan Huang, Yu-Xian Huang, Yi-Min Liang, You-Chyau Tsai, Tsung-En Chan, Hong-Chih Chen
  • Patent number: 11688693
    Abstract: A package includes an interposer structure free of any active devices. The interposer structure includes an interconnect device; a dielectric film surrounding the interconnect device; and first metallization pattern bonded to the interconnect device. The package further includes a first device die bonded to an opposing side of the first metallization pattern as the interconnect device and a second device die bonded to a same side of the first metallization pattern as the first device die. The interconnect device electrically connects the first device die to the second device die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Chun-Chih Chuang, Kuan-Lin Ho, Yu-Min Liang, Jiun Yi Wu
  • Publication number: 20230178466
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a redistribution structure, conductive joints, conductive terminals, a circuit substrate, and an insulating encapsulation. The redistribution structure includes a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, wherein trenches are located on the second side of the redistribution structure and extend to an edge of the second side of the redistribution structure. The conductive joints are disposed over the first side of the redistribution structure. The conductive terminals are disposed over the second side of the redistribution structure. The circuit substrate electrically coupled to the redistribution structure through the conductive joints. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the first side of the redistribution structure to cover the circuit substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Lin Ho, Chin-Liang Chen, Pei-Rong Ni, Chia-Min Lin, Yu-Min Liang, Jiun-Yi Wu