Patents by Inventor Ming-Chun Hsiao

Ming-Chun Hsiao 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: 20240136316
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a conductive pillar and a solder. The conductive pillar has a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall, wherein a height of the first sidewall is greater than a height of the second sidewall. The solder is disposed on and in direct contact with the conductive pillar, wherein the solder is hanging over the first sidewall and the second sidewall of conductive pillar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chiang-Jui Chu, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Hao-Chun Liu, Ming-Da Cheng, Young-Hwa Wu, Tao-Sheng Chang
  • Patent number: 9936022
    Abstract: A device, server, method, and computer program product for reading an e-book are provided. The e-book may include at least a content identifier corresponding to a content in the e-book. The device may include a content navigator configured to present the content according to a command from a user and a processing unit configured to acquire the content identifier corresponding to the content presented by the content navigator, send the content identifier to a server, and receive from the server a message associated with the content. An output unit configured to output the message to the user may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: SNAP INC.
    Inventors: Li-Ju Chen, Gary Chih-Yuan Lin, Chien-Chiao Tu, Shih-Yeh Wang, Ming-Chun Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20150195359
    Abstract: A device, server, method, and computer program product for reading an e-book are provided. The e-book may include at least a content identifier corresponding to a content in the e-book. The device may include a content navigator configured to present the content according to a command from a user and a processing unit configured to acquire the content identifier corresponding to the content presented by the content navigator, send the content identifier to a server, and receive from the server a message associated with the content. An output unit configured to output the message to the user may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Li-Ju CHEN, Gary Chih-Yuan Lin, Chien-Chiao Tu, Shih-Yeh Wang, Ming-Chun Hsiao
  • Patent number: 9069868
    Abstract: A device, server, method, and computer program product for reading an e-book are provided. The e-book may include at least a content identifier corresponding to a content in the e-book. The device may include a content navigator configured to present the content according to a command from a user and a processing unit configured to acquire the content identifier corresponding to the content presented by the content navigator, send the content identifier to a server, and receive from the server a message associated with the content. An output unit configured to output the message to the user may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Li-Ju Chen, Gary Chih-Yuan Lin, Chien-Chiao Tu, Shih-Yeh Wang, Ming-Chun Hsiao
  • Patent number: 9043412
    Abstract: A device, server, method, and computer program product for reading an e-book are provided. The e-book may include at least a content identifier corresponding to a content in the e-book. The device may include a content navigator configured to present the content according to a command from a user and a processing unit configured to acquire the content identifier corresponding to the content presented by the content navigator, send the content identifier to a server, and receive from the server a message associated with the content. An output unit configured to output the message to the user may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Li-Ju Chen, Gary Chih-Yuan Lin, Chien-Chiao Tu, Shih-Yeh Wang, Ming-Chun Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20100144085
    Abstract: Substrate structures and fabrication methods thereof. A substrate structure includes a bendable substrate and an inorganic electrode structure on the bendable structure, wherein the inorganic electrode structure includes a conductive layer or a semiconductor layer. The inorganic electrode structure includes carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, a nanolinear material, or a micro-linear material. The bendable substrate includes polyethylene (PE), polyimide (PI), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Lih-Hsiung Chan, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Wei-Ling Lin, Gary Wei
  • Patent number: 7704116
    Abstract: Methods for fabricating field emission display devices. A first substrate is provided. A cathode structure is formed on the first substrate. A surface treatment procedure is performed on the first substrate with cathode structure thereon. A second substrate opposing the first substrate is provided and assembled in vacuum with a wall rib therebetween. The surface treatment procedure includes free radical oxidization and a supercritical CO2 fluid cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yau-Chen Jiang, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Ying-Hsien Chen, Kuang-Chung Chen
  • Patent number: 7679081
    Abstract: Substrate structures and fabrication methods thereof. A substrate structure includes a bendable substrate and an inorganic electrode structure on the bendable structure, wherein the inorganic electrode structure includes a conductive layer or a semiconductor layer. The inorganic electrode structure includes carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, a nanolinear material, or a micro-linear material. The bendable substrate includes polyethylene (PE), polyimide (PI), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Lih-Hsiung Chan, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Wei-Ling Lin, Gary Wei
  • Patent number: 7652433
    Abstract: A method for prolonging the life span of a planar light source generating apparatus is provided. The planar light source generating apparatus forms an emitting layer not only on a plurality of cathodes but on a plurality of gates as well. Moreover, an anode of the planar light source generating apparatus is electrically connected to a current sensor for reading out a maximum current density when the planar light source generating apparatus operates. To operate the planar light source generating apparatus, a DC square voltage is applied to the cathodes (or gates) while the gates (or the cathodes) are electrically connected to a ground. Once the current density detected by the current sensor drops to a definite ratio of the maximum value, the external voltage supplying the aforementioned cathodes and the gates are switched. Thus, the life span of the planar light source generating apparatus is prolonged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wei-Yi Lin, Biing-Nan Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Ming-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 7622858
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating a planar light source and method for driving the same is provided. The apparatus for generating a planar light source comprises an emitting layer disposed not only on a cathode electrode, but also on a gate electrode as well. Accordingly, by applying an AC voltage to the apparatus, a duty cycle of the AC voltage can reach 100% so as to enhance the brightness to the extent that the apparatus is applied a DC voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wei-Yi Lin, Biing-Nan Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Liang-You Jiang
  • Patent number: 7436109
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the luminance and uniformity of a flat panel light source provides a patterned reflective structure to reflect or deflect the light back onto the display area of a field emission display panel and lighten the area which used to be blocked by spacers. The patterned reflective structure may be designed in several places, such as between an end surface of a spacer and the inner surface of an anode substrate, or on the inner surface of the edges of the side-frame between the anode plate and the cathode plate by further coating a reflective material, or on the side-frames surrounding the panel by further coating a reflective material, etc. With such a patterned reflective structure, the luminance and uniformity of a flat panel light source are enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Cheng-Chung Lee, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Biing-Nan Lin, Wei-Yi Lin
  • Publication number: 20080211372
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the luminance and uniformity of a flat panel light source provides a patterned reflective structure to reflect or deflect the light back onto the display area of a field emission display panel and lighten the area which used to be blocked by spacers. The patterned reflective structure may be designed in several places, such as between an end surface of a spacer and the inner surface of an anode substrate, or on the inner surface of the edges of the side-frame between the anode plate and the cathode plate by further coating a reflective material, or on the side-frames surrounding the panel by further coating a reflective material, etc. With such a patterned reflective structure, the luminance and uniformity of a flat panel light source are enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Cheng-Chung Lee, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Biing-Nan Lin, Wei-Yi Lin
  • Publication number: 20080072954
    Abstract: A method of sealing a solar cell. A first substrate is provided. A semiconductor layer is coated on the first substrate. A second substrate is provided. A metal layer is coated on the second substrate. The first and second substrates are assembled to form a space therebetween, wherein the semiconductor layer is opposite to the metal layer. The air is removed from the space to achieve a vacuum such that a dye solution is refilled thereto. An electrolyte is filled in the space. The space is sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yu-Yang Chang, Wei-Yi Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Cheng-Chung Lee
  • Publication number: 20080054255
    Abstract: Substrate structures and fabrication methods thereof. A substrate structure includes a bendable substrate and an inorganic electrode structure on the bendable structure, wherein the inorganic electrode structure includes a conductive layer or a semiconductor layer. The inorganic electrode structure includes carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, a nanolinear material, or a micro-linear material. The bendable substrate includes polyethylene (PE), polyimide (PI), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Lih-Hsiung Chan, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Wei-Ling Lin, Gary Wei
  • Publication number: 20080014821
    Abstract: Methods for fabricating field emission display devices. A first substrate is provided. A cathode structure is formed on the first substrate. A surface treatment procedure is performed on the first substrate with cathode structure thereon. A second substrate opposing the first substrate is provided and assembled in vacuum with a wall rib therebetween. The surface treatment procedure includes free radical oxidization and a supercritical CO2 fluid cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yau-Chen Jiang, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Ying-Hsien Chen, Kuang-Chung Chen
  • Patent number: 7304424
    Abstract: An anode plate for a field emission display device (FED) is disclosed, which has a substrate; an anode conductive layer formed on the substrate; at least one interspacing conductive band having a plurality of internal gaps for connecting the anode conductive layer and external cable lines, wherein the interspacing conductive band covers a part of the anode conductive layer; and a fluorescent layer located on the anode conductive layer, to serve as a source of luminescence for a field emission display device. The field emission display device includes the anode plate aforesaid as is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ying-Hsien Cheng, Cheng-Chung Lee, Wen-Kuei Huang, Wei-Yi Lin, Jia-Chong Ho, Yu-Yang Chang, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Yun-Chiao Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20070200509
    Abstract: A method for prolonging the life span of a planar light source generating apparatus is provided. The planar light source generating apparatus forms an emitting layer not only on a plurality of cathodes but on a plurality of gates as well. Moreover, an anode of the planar light source generating apparatus is electrically connected to a current sensor for reading out a maximum current density when the planar light source generating apparatus operates. To operate the planar light source generating apparatus, a DC square voltage is applied to the cathodes (or gates) while the gates (or the cathodes) are electrically connected to a ground. Once the current density detected by the current. sensor drops to a definite ratio of the maximum value, the external voltage supplying the aforementioned cathodes and the gates are switched. Thus, the life span of the planar light source generating apparatus is prolonged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Wei-Yi Lin, Biing-Nan Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Ming-Hung Lin
  • Publication number: 20070164656
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating a planar light source and method for driving the same is provided. The apparatus for generating a planar light source comprises an emitting layer disposed not only on a cathode electrode, but also on a gate electrode as well. Accordingly, by applying an AC voltage to the apparatus, a duty cycle of the AC voltage can reach 100% so as to enhance the brightness to the extent that the apparatus is applied a DC voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Wei-Yi Lin, Biing-Nan Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Liang-You Jiang
  • Publication number: 20070159059
    Abstract: An anode plate for a field emission display device (FED) is disclosed, which has a substrate; an anode conductive layer formed on the substrate; at least one interspacing conductive band having a plurality of internal gaps for connecting the anode conductive layer and external cable lines, wherein the interspacing conductive band covers a part of the anode conductive layer; and a fluorescent layer located on the anode conductive layer, to serve as a source of luminescence for a field emission display device. The field emission display device includes the anode plate aforesaid as is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ying-Hsien Chen, Cheng-Chung Lee, Wen-Kuei Huang, Wei-Yi Lin, Jia-Chong Ho, Yu-Yang Chang, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Yun-Chiao Hsiao
  • Patent number: 7198535
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a supporting spacer mounting structure and method for a field emission display. By using a supporting spacer structure being cross-shaped or rectangle-shaped and being made of glass, ceramics or metal, and employing the vacuum absorption of a clipping arm with special design and the real time monitoring of a monitoring lens, the position-aligning is preliminarily performed on a supporting spacer, and then the supporting spacer is positioned on a required location so as to provide the supporting force needed by a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wei-Yi Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Ying-Hsing Chen, Chi-Min Tseng, Yun-Jiao Hsiao