Patents by Inventor Min Tu

Min Tu 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: 20150034965
    Abstract: An LED includes a substrate and a semiconductor structure mounted on the substrate. A plurality of first holes and a plurality of second holes are defined in the semiconductor structure. The second holes are located above the first holes and communicate with the first holes. A method for manufacturing the LED is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: YA-WEN LIN, CHING-HSUEH CHIU, PO-MIN TU, SHIH-CHENG HUANG
  • Patent number: 8946737
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) includes a substrate, a buffer layer and an epitaxial structure. The substrate has a first surface with a patterning structure formed thereon. The patterning structure includes a plurality of projections. The buffer layer is arranged on the first surface of the substrate. The epitaxial structure is arranged on the buffer layer. The epitaxial structure includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer arranged on the buffer layer in sequence. The first semiconductor layer has a second surface attached to the active layer. A distance between a peak of each the projections and the second surface of the first semiconductor layer is ranged from 0.5 ?m to 2.5 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ya-Wen Lin, Po-Min Tu, Shih-Cheng Huang, Chia-Hung Huang, Shun-Kuei Yang
  • Patent number: 8936955
    Abstract: An LED manufacturing method includes following steps: providing an LED die; providing an electrode layer having a first section and a second section electrically insulated from the first section, and arranging the LED die on the second section wherein an electrically conductive material electrical connects a bottom of the LED die with second section; forming a transparent conductive layer to electrically connect a top of the LED die with the first section; providing a base and coating an outer surface of the base with a layer of electrically conductive material, defining a continuous gap in the electrically conductive material to divide the electrically conductive material into a first electrode part, and a second electrode part, arranging the electrode layer on the base so that the first section contacts the first electrode part, and the second section contacts the second electrode part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Po-Min Tu, Shih-Cheng Huang, Ya-Wen Lin
  • Patent number: 8921828
    Abstract: An exemplary light emitting diode includes a first type semiconductor layer, a second type semiconductor layer, and a multi quantum well layer sandwiched between the first and second type semiconductor layers. The multi quantum well layer includes a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer, two well layers sandwiched between the first and second barrier layers, and a third barrier layer sandwiched between the two well layers. The first and second barrier layers each have an energy level of conduction band higher than that of the third barrier layer. The first and second barrier layers each have an energy level of valence band higher than that of the third barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ya-Wen Lin, Shih-Cheng Huang, Po-Min Tu
  • Patent number: 8916400
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) comprises a substrate, an epitaxial layer and an aluminum nitride (AlN) layer sequentially disposed on the substrate. The AlN layer comprises a plurality of stacks separated from each other, wherein the epitaxial layer entirely covers the plurality of stacks of the AlN layer. The AlN layer with a plurality of stacks reflects upwardly light generated by the epitaxial layer and downwardly toward the substrate to an outside of LED through a top plan of the LED. A method for forming the LED is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronics Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Hung Huang, Shih-Cheng Huang, Po-Min Tu, Shun-Kuei Yang, Ya-Wen Lin
  • Patent number: 8912527
    Abstract: A multi-quantum well structure includes two first barrier layers, two well layers sandwiched between the two first barrier layers, and a doped second barrier layer sandwiched between the two well layers. The second barrier layer has its conduction band and forbidden band gradually transiting to those of one of the well layers, and a dopant concentration of the second barrier layer gradually changes along a direction from one well layer to the other. The invention also relates to a light emitting diode structure having the multi-quantum well structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shih-Cheng Huang, Ya-Wen Lin, Po-Min Tu
  • Publication number: 20140342099
    Abstract: A method of photocuring a coating film includes steps: providing a component, and coating the coating film on the component; then a pulse UV LED light source is used to irradiate the coating film to thereby solidify the coating film. During the on time of the pulse UV light source, it supplies a UV light with an enhanced intensity to the coating film to cause a top surface of the coating film to be cured quickly. Accordingly, a reaction between oxygen and free radicals in the coating film can be effectively avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: TZU-CHIEN HUNG, PO-MIN TU, CHIH-PENG HSU
  • Publication number: 20140327036
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) chip includes an N-type semiconductor layer, a compensation layer arranged on the N-type semiconductor layer, an active layer arranged on the compensation layer; and a P-type semiconductor layer arranged on the active layer. During growth of the compensation layer, atoms of an element (i.e., Al) of the compensation layer move to fill epitaxial defects in the N-type semiconductor layer, wherein the epitaxial defects are formed due to lattice mismatch when growing the N-type semiconductor. A method for manufacturing the chip is also disclosed. The compensation layer is made of a compound having a composition of AlxGa1-xN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: CHING-HSUEH CHIU, YA-WEN LIN, PO-MIN TU, SHIH-CHENG HUANG
  • Publication number: 20140329347
    Abstract: An exemplary method for manufacturing a light emitting diode includes following steps: providing a substrate; growing an undoped GaN layer on the substrate, the undoped GaN layer comprising an upper surface away from the substrate and a lower surface contacting the substrate; etching the upper surface of the undoped GaN layer to form a plurality of cavities; growing an Distributed Bragg Reflector layer on the upper surface of the undoped GaN layer; and forming sequentially an N-type GaN layer, an active layer and a P-type GaN layer on the Distributed Bragg Reflector layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: CHING-HSUEH CHIU, YA-WEN LIN, PO-MIN TU, SHIH-CHENG HUANG
  • Patent number: 8866161
    Abstract: A structure of semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor layer; an intermediate layer on a surface of said first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer on said intermediate layer, wherein said intermediate layer and said second semiconductor layer are integrated to a set of sub-structures; and a semiconductor light emitting device on said second semiconductor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronics Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shih-Cheng Huang, Po-Min Tu, Ying-Chao Yeh, Wen-Yu Lin, Peng-Yi Wu, Shih-Hsiung Chan
  • Publication number: 20140306176
    Abstract: An exemplary light emitting diode includes a substrate and a first undoped gallium nitride (GaN) layer formed on the substrate. The first undoped GaN layer defines a groove in an upper surface thereof. A distributed Bragg reflector is formed in the groove of the first undoped GaN layer. The distributed Bragg reflector includes a plurality of second undoped GaN layers and a plurality of air gaps alternately stacked one on the other. An n-type GaN layer, an active layer and a p-type GaN layer are formed on the distributed Bragg reflector and the first undoped GaN layer. A p-type electrode and an n-type electrode are electrically connected with the p-type GaN layer and the n-type GaN layer, respectively. A method for manufacturing plural such light emitting diodes is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: CHING-HSUEH CHIU, YA-WEN LIN, PO-MIN TU, SHIH-CHENG HUANG
  • Publication number: 20140291689
    Abstract: An exemplary light emitting diode includes a substrate and a first undoped GaN layer formed on the substrate. The first undoped GaN layer has ion implanted areas on an upper surface thereof. A plurality of second undoped GaN layers is formed on the first undoped GaN layer. Each of the second undoped GaN layers is island shaped and partly covers at least one corresponding ion implanted area. A Bragg reflective layer is formed on the second undoped GaN layer and on portions of upper surfaces of the ion implanted areas not covered by the second undoped GaN layers. An n-type GaN layer, an active layer and a p-type GaN layer are formed on an upper surface of the Bragg reflective layer in that sequence. A method for manufacturing the light emitting diode is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: CHING-HSUEH CHIU, YA-WEN LIN, PO-MIN TU, SHIH-CHENG HUANG
  • Publication number: 20140242738
    Abstract: A manufacturing method for an LED includes providing a substrate having a buffer layer and a first N-type epitaxial layer, forming a blocking layer on the first N-type epitaxial layer, and etching the blocking layer to form patterned grooves penetrating the blocking layer to the first N-type epitaxial layer. A second N-type epitaxial layer is then formed on the blocking layer to contact the first N-type epitaxial layer; a light emitting layer, a P-type epitaxial layer and a conductive layer are thereafter disposed on the second N-type epitaxial layer; an N-type electrode is formed to electrically connect with the first N-type epitaxial layer, and a P-type electrode is formed on the conductive layer. The N-type electrode is disposed on the blocking layer and separated from the second N-type epitaxial layer and has a portion extending into the patterned grooves to contact the first N-type epitaxial layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: YA-WEN LIN, SHIH-CHENG HUANG, PO-MIN TU, CHIA-HUNG HUANG, SHUN-KUEI YANG
  • Patent number: 8772793
    Abstract: An exemplary LED includes an electrode layer, an LED die, a transparent electrically conductive layer, and an electrically insulating layer. The electrode layer includes a first section and a second section electrically insulated from the first section. The LED die is arranged on and electrically connected to the second section of the electrode layer. The transparent electrically conductive layer is formed on the LED die and electrically connects the LED die to the first section of the electrode layer. The electrically insulating layer is located between the LED die and the transparent electrically conductive layer to insulate the transparent electrically conductive layer from the second section of the electrode layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shih-Cheng Huang, Po-Min Tu, Ya-Wen Lin
  • Publication number: 20140183445
    Abstract: An LED package includes a substrate, a buffer layer formed on the substrate, an epitaxial structure formed on the buffer layer, and a plurality of carbon nanotube bundles formed in the epitaxial structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: YA-WEN LIN, CHING-HSUEH CHIU, PO-MIN TU, SHIH-CHENG HUANG
  • Publication number: 20140175506
    Abstract: An LED epitaxial structure includes a substrate, a buffer layer and an epitaxial layer. The buffer layer is grown on a top surface of the substrate, and the epitaxial layer is formed on a surface of the buffer layer. The epitaxial layer has a first n-type epitaxial layer and a second n-type epitaxial layer. The first n-type epitaxial layer is formed between the buffer layer and the second n-type epitaxial layer. The first n-type epitaxial layer has a plurality of irregular holes therein. The first n-type epitaxial layer has a doping concentration which varies along a thickness direction of the first n-type epitaxial layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: PO-MIN TU, SHIH-CHENG HUANG
  • Publication number: 20140170925
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an LCD panel includes following steps: providing a first translucent panel, the first translucent panel including an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to the upper surface, a middle of the top surface depressed inwardly and thereby defining a recess; providing glue on the upper surface, and the glue being located outside of the recess, the glue capable of being solidified when irradiated by UV light; providing a second translucent panel which covers the upper surface of the first translucent panel; a room being cooperatively defined by the recess of the first translucent panel and the second translucent panel; filling the room with liquid crystal; and providing a UV LED light source which is moved around lateral sides of the first and second translucent panels to irradiate the glue, thereby solidifying the glue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: MING-TA TSAI, PO-MIN TU
  • Patent number: 8754438
    Abstract: An LED comprises a substrate, a buffer layer, an epitaxial layer and a conductive layer. The epitaxial layer comprises a first N-type epitaxial layer, a second N-type epitaxial layer, and a blocking layer with patterned grooves sandwiched between the first and second N-type epitaxial layers. The first and second N-type epitaxial layers make contact each other via the patterned grooves. Therefore, the LED enjoys a uniform current distribution and a larger light emitting area. A manufacturing method for the LED is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronics Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ya-Wen Lin, Shih-Cheng Huang, Po-Min Tu, Chia-Hung Huang, Shun-Kuei Yang
  • Patent number: 8748913
    Abstract: An LED module includes a base, a circuit layer formed on the base and multiple LEDs each having an LED die connecting to the circuit layer. The circuit layer includes multiple connecting sections. Each connecting section includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part electrically insulating and spaced from each other. Each LED includes an electrode layer having a first section and a second section electrically insulated from the first section and respectively electrically connecting the first and second connecting parts of a corresponding connecting section. The LED die is electrically connected to the second section. A transparent electrically conductive layer is formed on the LED die and electrically connects the LED die to the first section of the electrode layer. An electrically insulating layer is located between the LED die and surrounding the LED die except where the transparent electrically conductive layer connects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronics Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shih-Cheng Huang, Po-Min Tu
  • Patent number: 8742443
    Abstract: An LED epitaxial structure includes a substrate, a buffer layer, a functional layer and a light generating layer. The buffer layer is located on a top surface of the substrate. The functional layer includes a plurality of high-temperature epitaxial layers and low-temperature epitaxial layers alternatively arranged between the buffer layer and light generating layer. A textured structure is formed in the low-temperature epitaxial layer. A SiO2 layer including a plurality of convexes is located on the textured structure to increase light extraction efficiency of the LED epitaxial structure. A manufacturing method of the LED epitaxial structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ya-Wen Lin, Shih-Cheng Huang, Po-Min Tu