Patents by Inventor Ming Fu

Ming Fu 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: 20220157716
    Abstract: A semiconductor component for a memory device is provided. The semiconductor component comprises a first active region extending in a first direction; a second active region extending in the first direction; a first conductive layer disposed across the first active region and the second active region, in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction; a second conductive layer extending in the first direction; and a first conductive via connecting the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventor: CHIN-MING FU
  • Patent number: 11315745
    Abstract: A key structure, including a keycap, a scissor component, an elastomer, an optical switch, a shading portion, and a circuit board, is provided. The scissor component is formed of a first and a second supporter. The circuit board has two first and two second limiting units. The keycap has two third and two fourth limiting units. The first supporter is rotatably or slidably connected to the first and the third limiting units. The second supporter is rotatably or slidably connected to the second and the fourth limiting units. The keycap is disposed on the circuit board through the scissor component. The elastomer is interposed between the circuit board and the keycap. The optical switch includes an emitter and a receiver. The shading portion is disposed on the first or the second supporter to block a light signal transmitted between the emitter and the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventors: Wei-Pin Chuang, Ming-Fu Yen, Chih-Jen Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220120785
    Abstract: A wafer probe device is provided, including a holder and a probe card. The holder is configured to hold a wafer. The probe card is disposed on the ground, between the holder and the ground, and under the holder. The probing side of the probe card faces away from the ground. The holder moves the wafer toward the probe card, and a probed surface of the wafer contacts the probe card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventor: Ting-Ming FU
  • Patent number: 11308786
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for real-time data analysis of water pipe network are proposed. The method includes: step S1: obtaining a current flow data xi to be identified, where i is a positive integer greater than or equal to 2; step S2: determining whether a first difference between the current flow data xi to be identified and a previous identified flow data xi?1 adjacent to the current flow data xi to be identified is less than or equal to a preset threshold; step S3: determining whether a second difference between a next to-be-identified flow data xi+1 adjacent to the current flow data xi to be identified and the previous identified flow data xi?1 is less than or equal to the preset threshold in response to the first difference being greater than the preset threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignees: HEFEI INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY RESEARCH, TSINGUA UNIVERSITY, OPERATION AND MONITORING CENTER FOR HEFEI URBAN SAFETY & SECURITY
    Inventors: Hongyong Yuan, Zhengxing Wang, Ming Fu, Guofeng Su, Lingshun Xu, Weihao Wang, Peng Wang
  • Patent number: 11295910
    Abstract: A keyboard structure including a base, at least one key and an electronic element is provided. The key is disposed on the base and sequentially includes a cap, a limiting structure, an elastic member and a membrane switch from top to down, wherein the elastic member is disposed on the membrane switch, the cap is disposed on the elastic member, and the limiting structure connects the cap and the base, such that the cap is configured to move relative to the base in a vertical direction. The electronic element is disposed on the membrane switch and is surrounded by an electrostatic protection zone, wherein the membrane switch has a hole corresponding to the electrostatic protection zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventors: Ming-Fu Yen, Wei-Pin Chuang, Cheng-Hsiung Huang, Min-Chuan Shao, Han-Yang Hsu, Jian-Jhih Chen, Hsin-Fu Liu
  • Patent number: 11296684
    Abstract: A phase interpolating (PI) system includes: a phase-interpolating (PI) stage configured to receive first and second clock signals and a multi-bit weighting signal, and generate an interpolated clock signal, the PI stage being further configured to avoid a pull-up/pull-down (PUPD) short-circuit situation by using the multi-bit weighting signal and a logical inverse thereof (multi-bit weighting_bar signal); and an amplifying stage configured to receive and amplify the interpolated clock signal, the amplifying stage including a capacitive component; the capacitive component being tunable; and the capacitive component having a Miller effect configuration resulting in a reduced footprint of the amplifying stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Tsung-Che Lu, Chin-Ming Fu, Chih-Hsien Chang
  • Patent number: 11291846
    Abstract: A long-range wireless charging enhancement structure for implantable medical devices (IMDs) is disclosed. The abovementioned enhancement structure provides a possibility for long-range charging the IMDs, which maintains the quality of user's lives and also reduces the risks of replacing the batteries through surgeries. The enhancement structure includes an enhancer, which comprises an emitter, a carrier, an IMD, and an enhancement module. The enhancement module is set within the carrier and disposed at the outer surface of user's skin between the emitter and the IMD. The charging signals emitted by the emitter is enhanced by the enhancement module and further transmitted for charging the IMD inside the user's tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: ORION BIOTECH INC.
    Inventor: Ming-Fu Chiang
  • Patent number: 11282831
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first diode, a second diode, a clamp circuit and a third diode. The first diode is coupled between an input/output (I/O) pad and a first voltage terminal. The second diode is coupled with the first diode, the I/O pad and a second voltage terminal. The clamp circuit is coupled between the first voltage terminal and the second voltage terminal. The second diode and the clamp circuit are configured to direct a first part of an electrostatic discharge (ESD) current flowing between the I/O pad and the first voltage terminal. The third diode, coupled to the first voltage terminal, and the second diode include a first semiconductor structure configured to direct a second part of the ESD current flowing between the I/O pad and the first voltage terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Lin Peng, Li-Wei Chu, Ming-Fu Tsai, Jam-Wem Lee, Yu-Ti Su
  • Publication number: 20220077861
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a delay estimation device and a delay estimation method. The delay estimation device includes a pulse generator, a digitally controlled delay line (DCDL), a time-to-digital converter (TDC), and a control circuit. The pulse generator receives a reference clock signal, outputs a first clock signal in response to a first rising edge of the reference clock signal, and outputs a second clock signal in response to a second rising edge of the reference clock signal. The DCDL receives the first clock signal from the pulse generator and converts the first clock signal into phase signals based on a combination of delay line codes. The TDC samples the phase signals to generate a timing code based on the second clock signal. The control circuit estimates a specific delay between the first clock signal and the second clock signal based on the timing code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Tso Lin, Chin-Ming Fu, Mao-Ruei Li
  • Patent number: 11257637
    Abstract: A key structure including a keycap, a bottom plate, a supporting element disposed on the bottom plate a backlight module, and a thin film circuit board is provided. The bottom plate includes a body and a plurality of protrusions, wherein the body has a plurality of openings, and the protrusions protrude from a first surface of the body and are disposed around the openings. At least two of the protrusions have different heights. The backlight module is disposed on a second surface of the body, wherein the first surface and the second surface are opposite surfaces. The thin film circuit board and the keycap are disposed on the first surface of the body, and the thin film circuit board is located between the keycap and the bottom plate, and the protrusions are located within an orthographic projection range of the keycap and do not contact the supporting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Ming-Fu Yen
  • Publication number: 20220044888
    Abstract: A key structure is provided. The key structure includes a base plate, a membrane switch circuit, a key cap and a balance bar. The base plate includes a mounting portion. The membrane switch circuit is arranged on the base plate. The key cap is disposed above the membrane switch circuit. The balance bar is arranged between the base plate and the key cap. The balance bar includes a rod body and a first link part, the rod body is connected to the key cap, and the first link part is pivotally arranged corresponding to the mounting portion and connected to the base plate. An opaque area is formed in the overlap range of the orthographic projection of the membrane switch circuit and the key cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Ming-Fu YEN
  • Patent number: 11241173
    Abstract: A physiological monitoring system is provided. The physiological monitoring system includes a feature extraction device, an identifier, a processor, a physiological sensing device, and a vital-sign detector. The feature extraction device extracts biological information of an object to generate an extraction signal. The identifier receives the extraction signal and verifies an identity of the object according to the extraction signal. The processor receives the extraction signal and obtains at least one biological feature of the user according to the extraction signal. The physiological sensing device senses a physiological feature to generate a bio-signal. The vital-sign detector estimates vital-sign data of the object according to the bio-signal and the at least one biological feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Yuan-Wen Ting, Yu-Ting Liu, Chih-Ming Fu, Che-Kuang Lin
  • Patent number: 11239036
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a key assembly, including: a baseplate, having a top surface and a recess groove recessed from the top surface, in which the recess groove is a blind hole; a hook, disposed on the baseplate, and extending upward from the top surface to form a hole between the hook and the top surface, in which an orthographic projection range of the hook and an orthographic projection range of the recess groove do not overlap each other; a key cap, disposed on the baseplate; an elastic member, disposed between the key cap and the baseplate; a link bar, connecting the key cap and the baseplate, in which the link bar has an extension portion passing through the hole; and a membrane, disposed on the top surface of the baseplate, in which the membrane covers at least part of the recess groove, and the extension portion abuts the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Fu Yen, Wei-Pin Chuang
  • Publication number: 20220026062
    Abstract: The instant disclosure described a system and method to prevent the oxidizer overheating using cold side bypass for a VOCs treatment system with series rotor, which may be used in an organic waste air treatment system. The system is equipped with a Thermal Oxidizer (TO), a First Heat Exchanger, a Second Heat Exchanger, a third heat exchanger, a First Cold-Side Transporting Pipeline, a First Adsorption Rotor, a Second Adsorption Rotor, and a Chimney. There is a Cold-Side Proportional Damper installed between the First Desorption-Treated Air Pipeline and the First Cold-Side Transporting Pipeline, or it is installed on the First Desorption-Treated Air Pipeline. When the VOCs concentration becomes higher, the Cold-Side Proportional Damper can regulate the airflow to adjust the heat-recovery amount or concentration, when treating the organic waste air, it can prevent the TO from being overheated due to high oxidizer temperature, and protect it from Thermal Oxidizer shut-down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Shih-Chih CHENG, Kuo-Yuan LIN, Ya-Ming FU, Chung-Hsien CHEN, Pang-Yu LIU
  • Publication number: 20220029414
    Abstract: A device is disclosed herein. The device includes an electrostatic discharge (ESD) detector, a bias generator, and an ESD driver including at least two transistors coupled to each other in series. The ESD detector is configured to detect an input signal and generate a detection signal in response to an ESD event being detected. The bias generator is configured to generate a bias signal according to the detection signal. The at least two transistors are controlled according to the bias signal and a logic control signal, and the input signal is applied across the at least two transistors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Lin PENG, Yu-Ti SU, Chia-Wei HSU, Ming-Fu TSAI, Shu-Yu SU, Li-Wei CHU, Jam-Wem LEE, Chia-Jung CHANG, Hsiang-Hui CHENG
  • Publication number: 20220026063
    Abstract: A system and method to prevent the oxidizer overheating using cold side bypass during high input for a VOCs treatment system with series rotor are described, which may be used in an organic waste air treatment system. The system is equipped with a Thermal Oxidizer (TO), a First Heat Exchanger, a Second Heat Exchanger, a third heat exchanger, a Fourth Heat Exchanger, a First Cold-Side Transporting Pipeline, a Fourth Cold-Side Transporting Pipeline, a First Adsorption Rotor, a Second Adsorption Rotor, and a Chimney. There is a Cold-Side Proportional Damper installed between the First Desorption-Treated Air Pipeline and the First Cold-Side Transporting Pipeline, the First Desorption-Treated Air Pipeline and the Fourth Cold-Side Transporting Pipeline or between the First Cold-Side Transporting Pipeline and the Fourth Cold-Side Transporting Pipeline, or the damper is installed on the First Desorption-Treated Air Pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Shih-Chih CHENG, Kuo-Yuan LIN, Ya-Ming FU, Chung-Hsien CHEN, Pang-Yu LIU
  • Patent number: 11230591
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antigen binding proteins including, but not limited to, monoclonal antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof, that specifically bind to and preferably neutralize human cytomegalovirus (CMV). The antigen binding proteins of the invention are useful as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for preventing and/or treating CMV infections in a patient in need thereof. Also encompassed by the invention are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antigen binding proteins of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention further relates to methods of using the antigen binding proteins and pharmaceutical compositions of the invention for the prevention or treatment of CMV infection in patients in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Tong-Ming Fu, Aimin Tang, Dai Wang, Zhiqiang An, Ningyan Zhang, Sha Ha
  • Publication number: 20220007971
    Abstract: A physiological monitoring system is provided. The physiological monitoring system includes a feature extraction device, an identifier, a processor, a physiological sensing device, and a vital-sign detector. The feature extraction device extracts biological information of an object to generate an extraction signal. The identifier receives the extraction signal and verifies an identity of the object according to the extraction signal. The processor receives the extraction signal and obtains at least one biological feature of the user according to the extraction signal. The physiological sensing device senses a physiological feature to generate a bio-signal. The vital-sign detector estimates vital-sign data of the object according to the bio-signal and the at least one biological feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Yuan-Wen TING, Yu-Ting LIU, Chih-Ming FU, Che-Kuang LIN
  • Publication number: 20210380021
    Abstract: A seat adjustment system for a vehicle seat is provided. The seat adjustment system includes a seat body; at least one actuating unit, configured to adjust a support of the seat body; a sensing unit, configured to obtain and provide seat information and body shape data of a back of an occupant; and a control unit, configured to control the at least one actuating unit; wherein when one parameter of the seat body changes, the control unit makes a portion of the body shape data of the occupant in a pre-defined range via the at least one actuating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Fu, Ching-Feng Cheng, Chia-Yu Yu, Yen-Ku Chen, Shu-An Lee, Sheng-Chi Kao
  • Patent number: 11196876
    Abstract: The embodiment of the present invention provides a method for a 3-D projection printing system and a system thereof, more particularly to a system adopts both ways of look-up table and interpolation method to calibrate. The embodiment of the present invention provides a portable calibration fixture system and a flexible 3-D projection printing system in order to improve calibration precision, facilitate calibration and printing operations, increase printing effect and save cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: YOUNG OPTICS INC.
    Inventors: Chao-Shun Chen, Chang-Chun Chen, Ming-Fu Hsu