Patents by Inventor Min Yu

Min 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).

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • METHOD OF SUPPLYING POLISHING LIQUID
    Publication number: 20090111361
    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: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chi-Min Yu, Chi-Chih Chuang, Hui-Shen Shih
  • Hanger for electronic apparatus
    Patent number: 7523907
    Abstract: A hanger for an electronic apparatus. The hanger comprises a base mounted to a wall, a bracket pivoting on the base, a first link pivoting on the base and comprising a ratchet with a plurality of teeth, and a second link with a stopper rotatably connecting the first link and the bracket. The angle between the bracket and the base is varied by the stopper engaging each tooth of the ratchet. The bracket can rotate between a first position and a second position. When the bracket is in the first position, the bracket overlaps the base, and in the second position, the angle between the bracket and the base is maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: BENQ Corporation
    Inventor: Min-Yu Chen
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOTIFYING LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS
    Publication number: 20090070430
    Abstract: A method for notifying a legal status of a patent is disclosed. The method includes: setting notification parameters, the notification parameters including one or more patent numbers and/or patent application numbers and an assignee information; downloading a new legal status of patents in a database from the patent office website and updating the legal status of the patents in the database if the patent office website has issued new legal status of the patent; sending a message including the updated legal status to assignee according to the assignee information, if the updated legal status are of the one or more patents and/or patent applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHUNG-I LEE, CHIEN-FA YEH, DA-PENG LI, HUI-MIN YU
  • Circuits/methods for electrically isolating fuses in integrated circuits
    Patent number: 7495472
    Abstract: A fuse circuit can include a cut-off unit circuit configured to electrically isolate a fuse from an input to a status information circuit after latching of status information associated with status of the fuse. Other fuse related circuits and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Je-min Yu, Chi-wook Kim
  • Memory core and semiconductor memory device having the same
    Publication number: 20090034315
    Abstract: A memory core capable of decreasing the area of core conjunction region is disclosed. The memory core includes a first sub word-line driving circuit and a first sub word-line control signal generating circuit. The first sub word-line driving circuit is disposed in a first region, and generates a first word-line driving signal to provide the first word-line driving signal to an array unit. The first sub word-line control signal generating circuit is disposed in the first region, and generates the first sub word-line control signal based on a sub word-line driving signal. Therefore, the memory core has a small size and, consequently so can the semiconductor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Je-Min Yu, In-Chul Jeong
  • GATE DRIVING CIRCUIT AND POWER CONTROL CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20080316195
    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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Xian Li, Chih-Min Yu
  • CMP HEAD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080293342
    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 (2/3) R, and at least a diversion opening disposed in a peripheral region within the range between (2/3) 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Chi-Min Yu, Chi-Chih Chuang
  • Ice-Making Device for Refrigerator and Refrigerator Having the Same
    Publication number: 20080289355
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ice-making device for a refrigerator and a refrigerator having the same. The ice-making device of the present invention comprises a water tank detachably mounted to a rear surface of a refrigerator door, an ice-making housing detachably mounted to the rear surface of the door below the water tank and provided with a predetermined installation space therein, an ice tray mounted into the installation space and provided with an ice-making groove in which water supplied from the water tank is frozen into ice, and an ice bank for storing ice made in the ice tray, wherein the ice bank can be received in or withdrawn from the installation space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Byeong-Gyu Kang, Hang-Bok Lee, Kyung-Soo Park, Sang-Min Yu, Jong-Suk Yoon, Seon-Kyu Kim, Hyun-Gki Kim
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D582109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hyo Sung Kim, Sang Min Yu
  • 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