Patents by Inventor Ming-Chin Chang

Ming-Chin Chang 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: 20240087980
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a dielectric layer disposed over the substrate, and an interconnect structure extending through the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer includes a low-k dielectric material which includes silicon carbonitride having a carbon content ranging from about 30 atomic % to about 45 atomic %. The semiconductor device further includes a thermal dissipation feature extending through the dielectric layer and disposed to be spaced apart from the interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Kai-Fang CHENG, Cherng-Shiaw TSAI, Cheng-Chin LEE, Yen-Ju WU, Yen-Pin HSU, Li-Ling SU, Ming-Hsien LIN, Hsiao-Kang CHANG
  • Patent number: 11921434
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a reflective optical element arranged in the vacuum chamber and configured to reflect an extreme ultra-violet (EUV) light, and a cleaning module positioned in the vacuum chamber. the cleaning module is operable to provide a mitigation gas flowing towards the reflective optical element and provide a hydrogen-containing gas flowing towards the reflective optical element. The mitigation gas mitigates, by chemical reaction, contamination of the reflective optical element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Hao Chang, Norman Chen, Jeng-Horng Chen, Kuo-Chang Kau, Ming-Chin Chien, Shang-Chieh Chien, Anthony Yen, Kevin Huang
  • Patent number: 11912837
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a thin film including a first thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) elastomer which is anhydride-grafted. The present disclosure further provides a method for manufacturing the thin film, a laminated material and a method for adhesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: SAN FANG CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Yi Lin, Kuo-Kuang Cheng, Chi-Chin Chiang, Wen-Hsin Tai, Ming-Chen Chang
  • Patent number: 8659538
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display device. A first substrate having viewing and peripheral areas is provided. The viewing area comprises transmissive and reflective regions. A backlight device is disposed under the first substrate, used to provide a backlight passing through the transmissive region. A power management controller connects the backlight device to control an intensity of the backlight. At least one photodetector is formed on the first substrate in the peripheral area, wherein the photodetector detects an intensity of ambient light above the first substrate, and then provides a corresponding signal to the power management controller to control the intensity of the backlight. According to the invention, the intensity of the backlight automatically becomes greater when the intensity of the ambient light becomes lower, and the intensity of the backlight automatically becomes lower when the intensity of the ambient light becomes greater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Chin Chang, Yang-En Wu, Po-Lun Chen
  • Publication number: 20110175946
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display device. A first substrate having viewing and peripheral areas is provided. The viewing area comprises transmissive and reflective regions. A backlight device is disposed under the first substrate, used to provide a backlight passing through the transmissive region. A power management controller connects the backlight device to control an intensity of the backlight. At least one photodetector is formed on the first substrate in the peripheral area, wherein the photodetector detects an intensity of ambient light above the first substrate, and then provides a corresponding signal to the power management controller to control the intensity of the backlight. According to the invention, the intensity of the backlight automatically becomes greater when the intensity of the ambient light becomes lower, and the intensity of the backlight automatically becomes lower when the intensity of the ambient light becomes greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Ming-Chin Chang, Yang-En Wu, Po-Lun Chen
  • Publication number: 20080296604
    Abstract: The invention discloses an LED lead frame and the manufacture method thereof. First, a press-formed strip including a guide strip, a first metal frame, and a second metal frame is provided. The first metal frame and the second metal frame are connected to the guide strip and are connected to each other via a connection part. The first metal frame includes a first region. The second metal frame includes a second region. The connection part includes a third region. Then, the press-formed strip is clipped by a fixture such that the first region and the second region are exposed. Then, the press-formed strip is put in an electroplate solution and an electroplate layer is plated on the first region and the second region, but not on the third region. At last, the fixture is removed. The LED lead frame is then obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Wan-Shun Chou, Hsin-Chang Chu, Ming-Chin Chang, Hsi-Chen Hsihe
  • Patent number: 7440048
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display device implementing a color filter having various thicknesses. An insulating layer is formed on a lower substrate. A lower electrode is formed on the insulating layer, wherein the lower electrode has a transmissive portion and a reflective portion. An upper substrate opposing the lower substrate is provided, wherein a side of the upper substrate has a color filter having various thicknesses. A planarization layer is formed on the color filter, wherein the planarization layer is opposite to the lower substrate. An upper electrode is formed on the planarization layer. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the upper and lower substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Chin Chang, Yang-En Wu, Po-Lun Chen, Chih-Jen Hu, Ching-Huan Lin
  • Patent number: 7289099
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display device. A first substrate having viewing and peripheral areas is provided. The viewing area comprises transmissive and reflective regions. A backlight device is disposed under the first substrate, used to provide a backlight passing through the transmissive region. A power management controller connects the backlight device to control an intensity of the backlight. At least one photodetector is formed on the first substrate in the peripheral area, wherein the photodetector detects an intensity of ambient light above the first substrate, and then provides a corresponding signal to the power management controller to control the intensity of the backlight. According to the invention, the intensity of the backlight automatically becomes greater when the intensity of the ambient light becomes lower, and the intensity of the backlight automatically becomes lower when the intensity of the ambient light becomes greater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Chin Chang, Yang-En Wu, Po-Lun Chen
  • Publication number: 20070247416
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display device. A first substrate having viewing and peripheral areas is provided. The viewing area comprises transmissive and reflective regions. A backlight device is disposed under the first substrate, used to provide a backlight passing through the transmissive region. A power management controller connects the backlight device to control an intensity of the backlight. At least one photodetector is formed on the first substrate in the peripheral area, wherein the photodetector detects an intensity of ambient light above the first substrate, and then provides a corresponding signal to the power management controller to control the intensity of the backlight. According to the invention, the intensity of the backlight automatically becomes greater when the intensity of the ambient light becomes lower, and the intensity of the backlight automatically becomes lower when the intensity of the ambient light becomes greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Ming-Chin Chang, Yang-En Wu, Po-Lun Chen
  • Publication number: 20060250554
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display device implementing a color filter having various thicknesses. An insulating layer is formed on a lower substrate. A lower electrode is formed on the insulating layer, wherein the lower electrode has a transmissive portion and a reflective portion. An upper substrate opposing the lower substrate is provided, wherein a side of the upper substrate has a color filter having various thicknesses. A planarization layer is formed on the color filter, wherein the planarization layer is opposite to the lower substrate. An upper electrode is formed on the planarization layer. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the upper and lower substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Ming-Chin Chang, Yang-En Wu, Po-Lun Chen, Chih-Jen Hu, Ching-Huan Lin
  • Patent number: 7102717
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display device implementing a color filter having various thicknesses. An insulating layer is formed on a lower substrate. A lower electrode is formed on the insulating layer, wherein the lower electrode has a transmissive portion and a reflective portion. An upper substrate opposing the lower substrate is provided, wherein a side of the upper substrate has a color filter having various thicknesses. A planarization layer is formed on the color filter, wherein the planarization layer is opposite to the lower substrate. An upper electrode is formed on the planarization layer. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the upper and lower substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Chin Chang, Yang-En Wu, Po-Lun Chen, Chih-Jen Hu, Ching-Huan Lin
  • Publication number: 20040227719
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display device. A first substrate having viewing and peripheral areas is provided. The viewing area comprises transmissive and reflective regions. A backlight device is disposed under the first substrate, used to provide a backlight passing through the transmissive region. A power management controller connects the backlight device to control an intensity of the backlight. At least one photodetector is formed on the first substrate in the peripheral area, wherein the photodetector detects an intensity of ambient light above the first substrate, and then provides a corresponding signal to the power management controller to control the intensity of the backlight. According to the invention, the intensity of the backlight automatically becomes greater when the intensity of the ambient light becomes lower, and the intensity of the backlight automatically becomes lower when the intensity of the ambient light becomes greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Ming-Chin Chang, Yang-En Wu, Po-Lun Chen
  • Publication number: 20040119921
    Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display device implementing a color filter having various thicknesses. An insulating layer is formed on a lower substrate. A lower electrode is formed on the insulating layer, wherein the lower electrode has a transmissive portion and a reflective portion. An upper substrate opposing the lower substrate is provided, wherein a side of the upper substrate has a color filter having various thicknesses. A planarization layer is formed on the color filter, wherein the planarization layer is opposite to the lower substrate. An upper electrode is formed on the planarization layer. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the upper and lower substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Ming-Chin Chang, Yang-En Wu, Po-Lun Chen, Chih-Jen Hu, Ching-Huan Lin