Patents by Inventor Ming SONG
Ming SONG 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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Patent number: 11339425Abstract: A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises an interchangeable assembly configured to accommodate any one of a plurality of sample holders, each respective sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also includes a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further includes an optical system configured to detect fluorescent signals emitted from the plurality of samples. The optical system, in particular, can comprise a single field lens, an excitation source, an optical sensor, and a plurality of filter components. The excitation source can be one or more light emitting diodes. The field lends can be a bi-convex lens.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jacob K. Freudenthal, Geoffrey Dahlhoff, Kevin Maher, Ming Song Chen, Gary Lim, Ronald Danehy, David Fortescue, Ming Shen, Woon Liang Soh, Francis T. Cheng, Ruoyun Wu, Thiam Chye Lee, Gary A. Chappell, Chee Kiong Lim, Jeff Dere, Ted Straub, Jorge Fonseca, Kuan Moon Boo, Soo Yong Lau
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Patent number: 11237108Abstract: A biological analysis system can include an excitation module and an emission module. The excitation module can include a collimator element for receiving excitation light from the excitation light source and transmitting collimated excitation light in a first direction, and a plurality of excitation mirrors arrayed along the excitation light path, each excitation mirror disposed at an acute angle relative to the first direction and configured to reflect collimated excitation light along a second direction. The emission module can be positioned to receive excitation light transmitted along the second direction and can include a sample block comprising a plurality of sample receptacles positioned to receive a beam of collimated excitation light, and a plurality of photodetectors configured to receive emission light transmitted from a respective sample receptacle in a direction transverse to the second direction of the excitation light path.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Ming Song Chen, Chee Woei Chong, Wuh Ken Loh, Wern Yuh Foo, Kuan Moon Boo, Norbert Leclerc, Kristina Uhlendorf, Reiner Koellner, Torsten Fuchs, Stefan Breitfelder
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Patent number: 11011419Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of interconnect structures over a substrate, a dielectric layer formed over a top metal line of the plurality of interconnect structures, a first barrier layer on a bottom and sidewalls of an opening in the dielectric layer, wherein the first barrier layer is formed of a first material and has a first thickness, a second barrier layer over the first barrier layer, wherein the second barrier layer is formed of a second material different from the first material and has a second thickness and a pad over the second barrier layer, wherein the pad is formed of a third material.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Bor-Zen Tien, Jhu-Ming Song, Hsuan-Han Lin, Kuang-Hsin Chen, Mu-Yi Lin, Tzong-Sheng Chang
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Patent number: 10914481Abstract: A duct-type air conditioning system, a control method and a device for an indoor ventilator thereof. The control method comprises the following steps: upon turning on the duct-type air conditioning system, acquiring an indoor temperature and a set temperature recorded the last time the duct-type air conditioning system was turned off, and acquiring a present set temperature (S1) according to the indoor temperature and the set temperature recorded the last time the system was turned off; detecting a real-time indoor temperature, according to the present indoor temperature and the present set temperature, calculating a temperature difference between the present indoor temperature and the set temperature, and generating an air velocity adjustment instruction according to the temperature difference, controlling, according to the air velocity adjustment instruction, the indoor ventilator to adjust the air supply velocity (S4) of an indoor unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Inventors: Fudang Wei, Ming Song, Yiyang Mo, Geng Luo
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Publication number: 20200400569Abstract: A biological analysis system can include an excitation module and an emission module. The excitation module can include a collimator element for receiving excitation light from the excitation light source and transmitting collimated excitation light in a first direction, and a plurality of excitation mirrors arrayed along the excitation light path, each excitation mirror disposed at an acute angle relative to the first direction and configured to reflect collimated excitation light along a second direction. The emission module can be positioned to receive excitation light transmitted along the second direction and can include a sample block comprising a plurality of sample receptacles positioned to receive a beam of collimated excitation light, and a plurality of photodetectors configured to receive emission light transmitted from a respective sample receptacle in a direction transverse to the second direction of the excitation light path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Ming Song CHEN, Chee Woei CHONG, Wuh Ken LOH, Wern Yuh FOO, Kuan Moon BOO, Norbert LECLERC, Kristina UHLENDORF, Reiner KOELLNER, Torsten FUCHS, Stefan BREITFELDER
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Publication number: 20200357787Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device includes forming a first guard ring around at least one transistor over a substrate. The method further includes forming a second guard ring around the first guard ring, wherein the second guard ring directly contacts the first guard ring. The method further includes forming an isolation structure between the first guard ring and the second guard ring. The method further includes forming a first doped region adjacent to the first guard ring, the first doped region having a first dopant type. The method further includes forming a second doped region adjacent to the second guard ring, the second doped region having a second dopant type.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Ming-Song SHEU, Jian-Hsing LEE, Yu-Chang JONG, Chun-Chien TSAI
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Patent number: 10756079Abstract: A method for forming an integrated circuit includes forming a first guard ring around at least one transistor over a substrate. The method further includes forming a second guard ring around the first guard ring. The method further includes forming a first doped region adjacent to the first guard ring, the first doped region having a first dopant type. The method further includes forming a second doped region adjacent to the second guard ring, the second doped region having a second dopant type.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Ming-Song Sheu, Jian-Hsing Lee, Yu-Chang Jong, Chun-Chien Tsai
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Publication number: 20200227316Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of interconnect structures over a substrate, a dielectric layer formed over a top metal line of the plurality of interconnect structures, a first barrier layer on a bottom and sidewalls of an opening in the dielectric layer, wherein the first barrier layer is formed of a first material and has a first thickness, a second barrier layer over the first barrier layer, wherein the second barrier layer is formed of a second material different from the first material and has a second thickness and a pad over the second barrier layer, wherein the pad is formed of a third material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Bor-Zen Tien, Jhu-Ming Song, Hsuan-Han Lin, Kuang-Hsin Chen, Mu-Yi Lin, Tzong-Sheng Chang
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Publication number: 20200149789Abstract: A novel air conditioning system includes a compressor; an outdoor heat exchanger; an indoor heat exchanger; and a four-way valve arranged among the compressor, the outdoor heat exchanger, and the indoor heat exchanger and configured to switch to a cooling mode and a heating mode; a first separator connected between the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger; an auxiliary branch connected to the indoor heat exchanger in parallel and arranged between the gas-liquid separator and the four-way valve. With the first separator, the gaseous refrigerant and the liquid refrigerant is separated, and the gaseous refrigerant is directly bypassed to an outlet of the evaporator by means of the auxiliary branch between the first separator 108 and the four-way valve, thereby reducing the resistance to the refrigerant flowing in the evaporator and raising the energy efficiency of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Zhirong HONG, Ming SONG, Yuzhao ZHANG, Fudang WEI, Yiyang MO
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Publication number: 20200141670Abstract: A heat exchanger, includes a heat exchange pipe unit and a fin unit, the heat exchange pipe unit includes a refrigerant input pipe, a heat exchange pipe assembly and a refrigerant output pipe; the refrigerant input pipe is connected to one end of the heat exchange pipe assembly; the refrigerant output pipe is connected to the other end of the heat exchange pipe assembly; the fin unit is fixedly arranged outside of the heat exchange pipe assembly; the heat exchange pipe assembly and the fin unit are made of aluminum alloy; and the corrosion potential of the aluminum alloy which forms at least a part of the heat exchange pipe assembly is greater than the corrosion potential of the aluminum alloy which forms the remaining part of the heat exchange pipe assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Zhirong HONG, Ming SONG, Yiyang MO, Yuzhao ZHANG, Fudang WEI
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Patent number: 10629481Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of interconnect structures over a substrate, a dielectric layer formed over a top metal line of the plurality of interconnect structures, a first barrier layer on a bottom and sidewalls of an opening in the dielectric layer, wherein the first barrier layer is formed of a first material and has a first thickness, a second barrier layer over the first barrier layer, wherein the second barrier layer is formed of a second material different from the first material and has a second thickness and a pad over the second barrier layer, wherein the pad is formed of a third material.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Bor-Zen Tien, Jhu-Ming Song, Hsuan-Han Lin, Kuang-Hsin Chen, Mu-Yi Lin, Tzong-Sheng Chang
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Publication number: 20200088428Abstract: A duct-type air conditioning system, a control method and a device for an indoor ventilator thereof. The control method comprises the following steps: upon turning on the duct-type air conditioning system, acquiring an indoor temperature and a set temperature recorded the last time the duct-type air conditioning system was turned off, and acquiring a present set temperature (S1) according to the indoor temperature and the set temperature recorded the last time the system was turned off; detecting a real-time indoor temperature, according to the present indoor temperature and the present set temperature, calculating a temperature difference between the present indoor temperature and the set temperature, and generating an air velocity adjustment instruction according to the temperature difference, controlling, according to the air velocity adjustment instruction, the indoor ventilator to adjust the air supply velocity (S4) of an indoor unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Fudang Wei, Ming Song, Yiyang Mo, Geng Luo
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Publication number: 20190300936Abstract: A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises an interchangeable assembly configured to accommodate any one of a plurality of sample holders, each respective sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also includes a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further includes an optical system configured to detect fluorescent signals emitted from the plurality of samples. The optical system, in particular, can comprise a single field lens, an excitation source, an optical sensor, and a plurality of filter components. The excitation source can be one or more light emitting diodes. The field lends can be a bi-convex lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jacob K. FREUDENTHAL, Geoffrey DAHLHOFF, Kevin MAHER, Ming Song CHEN, Gary LIM, Ronald DANEHY, David FORTESCUE, Ming SHEN, Woon Liang Soh, Francis T. CHENG, Ruoyun WU, Thiam Chye LEE, Gary A. CHAPPELL, Chee Kiong LIM, Jeff DERE, Ted E. STRAUB, Jorge FONSECA, Kuan Moon BOO, Soo Yong LAU
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Patent number: 10323274Abstract: A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises an interchangeable assembly configured to accommodate any one of a plurality of sample holders, each respective sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also includes a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further includes an optical system configured to detect fluorescent signals emitted from the plurality of samples. The optical system, in particular, can comprise a single field lens, an excitation source, an optical sensor, and a plurality of filter components. The excitation source can be one or more light emitting diodes. The field lens can be a bi-convex lens.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jacob K. Freudenthal, Kevin Maher, Ming Song Chen, Theodore E. Straub, Kuan Moon Boo, Soo Yong Lau
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Patent number: 10274223Abstract: A water receiving in an air conditioner is disclosed. Further, a water-receiving tray structure for an indoor unit of an air conditioner, an indoor unit and an air conditioner. The water-receiving tray structure includes a water-receiving tray, an elevating member and a fixed member; the indoor unit having a casing with a first end defining a return-air inlet and a second end opposite to the first end and defining the air outlet, the water-receiving tray being arranged in a direction from the return-air inlet to the air outlet and being located below a heat exchanger of the indoor unit; the elevating member being arranged at an air outlet end of the indoor unit and supporting an air outlet side of the water-receiving tray; the fixed member being arranged in the indoor unit and being connected to an air outlet side of the indoor unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignees: GD MIDEA HEATING & VENTILATING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD., MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhirong Hong, Ming Song, Yiyang Mo, Yuzhao Zhang
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Patent number: 10269750Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for wafer level packaging (WLP) semiconductor devices are disclosed. A redistribution layer (RDL) is formed on a first passivation layer in contact with a conductive pad over a surface of a die. The RDL layer is on top of a first region of the first passivation layer. A second passivation layer is formed on the RDL layer with an opening to expose the RDL layer, and over the first passivation layer. An under bump metallization (UBM) layer is formed over the second passivation layer in contact with the exposed RDL layer. A second region of the first passivation layer disjoint from the first region is determined by projecting an outer periphery of a solder ball or other connector onto the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chia-Wei Tu, Yian-Liang Kuo, Tsung-Fu Tsai, Ru-Ying Huang, Ming-Song Sheu, Hsien-Wei Chen
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Patent number: 10183010Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of medicinal chemistry, and in particular discloses a 2-oxo-1,2-dihydrobenzo[cd]indole compound and use thereof. The compound and pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isomer, racemate, prodrug, co-crystallized complex, hydrate, and solvate thereof can effectively inhibit the BET bromodomain receptor, and can be used for preparing a medicine for treating cancers, cell proliferative disorders, inflammatory diseases, and autoimmune disorders, sepsis, and viral infections.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: GUANGZHOU INSTITUTES OF BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTH, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCESInventors: Yong Xu, Xiaoqian Xue, Yan Zhang, Ming Song
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Patent number: 10096569Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. The method includes providing a first electronic component including a first metal contact and a second electronic component including a second metal contact, changing a lattice of the first metal contact, and bonding the first metal contact to the second metal contact under a predetermined pressure and a predetermined temperature.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignees: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC., NATIONAL CHUNG HSING UNIVERSITYInventors: Ying-Ta Chiu, Shang-Kun Huang, Yong-Da Chiu, Jenn-Ming Song
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Publication number: 20180247913Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. The method includes providing a first electronic component including a first metal contact and a second electronic component including a second metal contact, changing a lattice of the first metal contact, and bonding the first metal contact to the second metal contact under a predetermined pressure and a predetermined temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicants: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC., NATIONAL CHUNG HSING UNIVERSITYInventors: Ying-Ta CHIU, Shang-Kun HUANG, Yong-Da CHIU, Jenn-Ming SONG
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Patent number: D836090Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Beijing 797 Audio Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jianwei Li, Chen Li, Xin Yan, Zhifu Yin, Ming Song