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).
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Publication number: 20240136316Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chiang-Jui Chu, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Hao-Chun Liu, Ming-Da Cheng, Young-Hwa Wu, Tao-Sheng Chang
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Patent number: 9936022Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: SNAP INC.Inventors: Li-Ju Chen, Gary Chih-Yuan Lin, Chien-Chiao Tu, Shih-Yeh Wang, Ming-Chun Hsiao
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Publication number: 20150195359Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Li-Ju CHEN, Gary Chih-Yuan Lin, Chien-Chiao Tu, Shih-Yeh Wang, Ming-Chun Hsiao
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Patent number: 9069868Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Li-Ju Chen, Gary Chih-Yuan Lin, Chien-Chiao Tu, Shih-Yeh Wang, Ming-Chun Hsiao
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Patent number: 9043412Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Li-Ju Chen, Gary Chih-Yuan Lin, Chien-Chiao Tu, Shih-Yeh Wang, Ming-Chun Hsiao
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Publication number: 20100144085Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Lih-Hsiung Chan, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Wei-Ling Lin, Gary Wei
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Patent number: 7704116Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Yau-Chen Jiang, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Ying-Hsien Chen, Kuang-Chung Chen
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Patent number: 7679081Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Lih-Hsiung Chan, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Wei-Ling Lin, Gary Wei
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Patent number: 7652433Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Wei-Yi Lin, Biing-Nan Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Ming-Hung Lin
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Patent number: 7622858Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Wei-Yi Lin, Biing-Nan Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Liang-You Jiang
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Patent number: 7436109Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Cheng-Chung Lee, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Biing-Nan Lin, Wei-Yi Lin
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Publication number: 20080211372Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Cheng-Chung Lee, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Biing-Nan Lin, Wei-Yi Lin
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Publication number: 20080072954Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Yu-Yang Chang, Wei-Yi Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Cheng-Chung Lee
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Publication number: 20080054255Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Lih-Hsiung Chan, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Wei-Ling Lin, Gary Wei
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Publication number: 20080014821Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Yau-Chen Jiang, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Ying-Hsien Chen, Kuang-Chung Chen
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Patent number: 7304424Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ying-Hsien Cheng, Cheng-Chung Lee, Wen-Kuei Huang, Wei-Yi Lin, Jia-Chong Ho, Yu-Yang Chang, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Yun-Chiao Hsiao
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Publication number: 20070200509Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Wei-Yi Lin, Biing-Nan Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Ming-Hung Lin
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Publication number: 20070164656Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Wei-Yi Lin, Biing-Nan Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Liang-You Jiang
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Publication number: 20070159059Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ying-Hsien Chen, Cheng-Chung Lee, Wen-Kuei Huang, Wei-Yi Lin, Jia-Chong Ho, Yu-Yang Chang, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Yun-Chiao Hsiao
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Patent number: 7198535Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Wei-Yi Lin, Ming-Chun Hsiao, Ying-Hsing Chen, Chi-Min Tseng, Yun-Jiao Hsiao