Patents by Inventor Ping-Hsu Chen
Ping-Hsu Chen 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: 20240154015Abstract: A method includes forming a first fin and a second fin protruding from a frontside of a substrate, forming a gate stack over the first and second fins, forming a dielectric feature dividing the gate stack into a first segment engaging the first fin and a second segment engaging the second fin, and growing a first epitaxial feature on the first fin and a second epitaxial feature on the second fin. The dielectric feature is disposed between the first and second epitaxial features. The method also includes performing an etching process on a backside of the substrate to form a backside trench, and forming a backside via in the backside trench. The backside trench exposes the dielectric feature and the first and second epitaxial features. The backside via straddles the dielectric feature and is in electrical connection with the first and second epitaxial features.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Jui-Lin CHEN, Hsin-Wen SU, Chih-Ching WANG, Chen-Ming LEE, Chung-I YANG, Yi-Feng TING, Jon-Hsu HO, Lien-Jung HUNG, Ping-Wei WANG
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Publication number: 20240101602Abstract: Provided is a peptide and method in preventing or treating infections caused by a wide spectrum of pathogens, including bacteria and fungus in hosts such as plants and animals. Methods of preventing or treating plant diseases and infection in animals are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Rita P.Y. Chen, Chiu-Ping CHENG, Chien-Chih YANG, Kung-Ta LEE, Ying-Lien CHEN, Li-Hang Hsu, Hsin-Liang CHEN, Sung CHEN
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Patent number: 11324101Abstract: An active fluid static elimination system installed in a fluid transportation pipeline includes a solenoid valve, an electrostatic measuring device, a fluid destaticizer, and a controller. The solenoid valve is connected to a connecting port of the fluid transportation pipeline, and the electrostatic measuring device is used to measure an electrostatic value of a fluid in the fluid transportation pipeline. The fluid destaticizer is connected to the solenoid valve, and the controller is connected to the electrostatic measuring device and the solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is opened to allow the fluid passing through the fluid destaticizer to eliminate the electrostatic charge of the fluid when the controller determines that the electrostatic value measured by the electrostatic measuring device is greater than a predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignees: Marketech International Corp.Inventors: Ping-Hsu Chen, Chien-Kuo Lu, Hsao-Szu Chang
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Patent number: 11203451Abstract: A multifunction cap replacement module includes a cap rotation module supporter and at least one cap rotation module. The cap rotation module is mounted to the cap rotation module supporter, and the cap rotation module includes a first cap rotation device and a second cap rotation device. The first cap rotation device is configured to open one sealing cap of at least one chemical drum and extract a chemical liquid from the chemical drum, and the second cap rotation device is configured to open another one sealing cap of the chemical drum and allow the chemical liquid to flow back to the chemical drum.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignees: Marketech International Corp.Inventors: Ping-Hsu Chen, Chien-Kuo Lu, Chi-Yuan Pung, Chi-Ta Yeh, Hsao-Szu Chang
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Publication number: 20210378080Abstract: An active fluid static elimination system installed in a fluid transportation pipeline includes a solenoid valve, an electrostatic measuring device, a fluid destaticizer, and a controller. The solenoid valve is connected to a connecting port of the fluid transportation pipeline, and the electrostatic measuring device is used to measure an electrostatic value of a fluid in the fluid transportation pipeline. The fluid destaticizer is connected to the solenoid valve, and the controller is connected to the electrostatic measuring device and the solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is opened to allow the fluid passing through the fluid destaticizer to eliminate the electrostatic charge of the fluid when the controller determines that the electrostatic value measured by the electrostatic measuring device is greater than a predetermined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chien-Kuo LU, Hsao-Szu CHANG
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Publication number: 20210378079Abstract: A fluid destaticizer includes a valve main body, a one-way check valve, a discharge vessel, and an electrostatic discharger. The one-way check valve is installed in the valve main body, the discharge vessel is provided in the valve main body, and the discharge vessel is connected to the one-way check valve. In addition, the discharge vessel includes a sidewall, and the electrostatic discharger is installed on the sidewall of the discharge vessel to discharge the electrostatic charge in the fluid and the fluid is exhausted from the valve main body through the discharge vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chien-Kuo LU, Hsao-Szu CHANG
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Publication number: 20210347514Abstract: An integrated cap rotation equipment includes a cap rotation module supporter and a cap rotation module. The cap rotation module includes a cap rotation device, an integrated connecting device and an optical detector. The cap rotation device is used to open a sealing cap of at least one chemical storage container, and the integrated connecting device is used to connect an opening of the chemical storage container to extract a chemical liquid from the chemical storage container and return the chemical liquid to the chemical storage container. The optical detector is disposed between the cap rotation device and the integrated connecting device, and is used to detect the position of the sealing cap of the chemical storage container, so that the cap rotation device and the integrated connecting device are able to align with the sealing cap and the opening, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2020Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chien-Kuo LU, Hsao-Szu CHANG
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Patent number: 11027965Abstract: A cap rotation device includes a cap rotator, a liquid transferring device and an optical detecting device. The liquid transferring device is disposed near the cap rotator, and the optical detecting device is disposed between the cap rotator and the liquid transferring device. The optical detecting device is used to detect a position of a sealing cap of a chemical drum to guide the cap rotator aligning with the sealing cap. Therefore, the sealing cap is opened by the cap rotator, and then the chemical liquid is transferred by the liquid transferring device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignees: Marketech International Corp.Inventors: Ping-Hsu Chen, Chien-Kuo Lu, Chi-Yuan Pung, Chi-Ta Yeh, Hsao-Szu Chang
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Patent number: 11022018Abstract: A vortex generator including an annular bearing for mounting on an interior surface of an exhaust line. The vortex generator further includes an annular blade assembly mounted on the annular bearing. The annular blade assembly includes a leading face with an upstream opening having a first radius. The annular blade assembly further includes a trailing face with a downstream opening having a second radius, wherein the upstream opening and the downstream opening are centered around a longitudinal axis of the exhaust line, and the second radius is different from the first radius. The annular blade assembly further includes a side extending from the leading face to the trailing face, wherein the side has a plurality of openings, each opening of the plurality of openings containing a blade, and each opening of the plurality of openings extends beyond the annular bearing in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Wei Chang Cheng, Ping-Hsu Chen, Chi-Hung Liao, T. S. Lo, Yung-Yao Lee
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Patent number: 10964744Abstract: Light control for improved near infrared sensitivity and channel separation for an image sensor. In one embodiment, an image sensor includes: a plurality of photodiodes arranged in rows and columns of a pixel array; and a light filter layer having a plurality of light filters configured over the plurality of photodiodes. The light filter layer has a first side facing the plurality of photodiodes and a second side facing away from the first side. The image sensor also includes a color filter layer having a plurality of color filters configured over the plurality of photodiodes. The color filter layer has a first surface facing the second side of the light filter layer and a second surface facing away from the first layer. Individual micro-lenses are configured to direct incoming light through corresponding light filter and color filter onto the respective photodiode.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Cheng Zhao, Chen-Wei Lu, Cunyu Yang, Ping-Hsu Chen, Zhiqiang Lin, Chengming Liu
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Publication number: 20210082990Abstract: Light control for improved near infrared sensitivity and channel separation for an image sensor. In one embodiment, an image sensor includes: a plurality of photodiodes arranged in rows and columns of a pixel array; and a light filter layer having a plurality of light filters configured over the plurality of photodiodes. The light filter layer has a first side facing the plurality of photodiodes and a second side facing away from the first side. The image sensor also includes a color filter layer having a plurality of color filters configured over the plurality of photodiodes. The color filter layer has a first surface facing the second side of the light filter layer and a second surface facing away from the first layer. Individual micro-lenses are configured to direct incoming light through corresponding light filter and color filter onto the respective photodiode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Cheng Zhao, Chen-Wei Lu, Cunyu Yang, Ping-Hsu Chen, Zhiqiang Lin, Chengming Liu
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Publication number: 20200377358Abstract: A cap rotation device includes a cap rotator, a liquid transferring device and an optical detecting device. The liquid transferring device is disposed near the cap rotator, and the optical detecting device is disposed between the cap rotator and the liquid transferring device. The optical detecting device is used to detect a position of a sealing cap of a chemical drum to guide the cap rotator aligning with the sealing cap. Therefore, the sealing cap is opened by the cap rotator, and then the chemical liquid is transferred by the liquid transferring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chien-Kuo LU, Chi-Yuan PUNG, Chi-Ta YEH, Hsao-Szu CHANG
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Publication number: 20200377294Abstract: A multifunction cap replacement module includes a cap rotation module supporter and at least one cap rotation module. The cap rotation module is mounted to the cap rotation module supporter, and the cap rotation module includes a first cap rotation device and a second cap rotation device. The first cap rotation device is configured to open one sealing cap of at least one chemical drum and extract a chemical liquid from the chemical drum, and the second cap rotation device is configured to open another one sealing cap of the chemical drum and allow the chemical liquid to flow back to the chemical drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chien-Kuo LU, Chi-Yuan PUNG, Chi-Ta YEH, Hsao-Szu CHANG
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Publication number: 20200080463Abstract: A vortex generator including an annular bearing for mounting on an interior surface of an exhaust line. The vortex generator further includes an annular blade assembly mounted on the annular bearing. The annular blade assembly includes a leading face with an upstream opening having a first radius. The annular blade assembly further includes a trailing face with a downstream opening having a second radius, wherein the upstream opening and the downstream opening are centered around a longitudinal axis of the exhaust line, and the second radius is different from the first radius. The annular blade assembly further includes a side extending from the leading face to the trailing face, wherein the side has a plurality of openings, each opening of the plurality of openings containing a blade, and each opening of the plurality of openings extends beyond the annular bearing in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Wei Chang CHENG, Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chi-Hung LIAO, T. S. LO, Yung-Yao LEE
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Patent number: 10473021Abstract: A vortex generator for an exhaust system includes an annular bearing for mounting on an interior surface of an exhaust line. The vortex generator further includes a flow splitter mounted on the annular bearing. The flow splitter includes a leading face with an upstream opening. The flow splitter further includes a trailing face with a downstream opening, wherein the upstream opening and the downstream opening are centered around a longitudinal axis of the exhaust line. The flow splitter further includes a side extending from the leading face to the trailing face, wherein the side has a plurality of openings, each opening of the plurality of openings containing a blade, and wherein a trailing side of each blade faces the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Wei Chang Cheng, Ping-Hsu Chen, Chi-Hung Liao, T. S. Lo, Yung-Yao Lee
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Patent number: 10425597Abstract: An image sensor system, comprising a pixel array that includes at least a first type pixel and a second type pixel, wherein each first type pixel is configured to sense light of a first optical spectral range; and each second pixel is configured to sense light of a second optical spectral range; an optical filter located above the pixel array, said optical filter configured to pass a third optical spectral range and a fourth optical spectral range that is different from the third optical spectral range, wherein the fourth optical spectral range is less than the second optical spectral range; a light source that emits light in a fifth optical spectral range, wherein the fifth optical spectral range at least overlaps with the fourth optical spectral range; and a controller that controls the image sensor system to selectively operate in a first mode that uses said first optical spectral range, and a second mode that uses said second optical spectral range.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Chen-Wei Lu, Ping-Hsu Chen, Yin Qian, Eiichi Funatsu
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Publication number: 20180359431Abstract: An image sensor system, comprising a pixel array that includes at least a first type pixel and a second type pixel, wherein each first type pixel is configured to sense light of a first optical spectral range; and each second pixel is configured to sense light of a second optical spectral range; an optical filter located above the pixel array, said optical filter configured to pass a third optical spectral range and a fourth optical spectral range that is different from the third optical spectral range, wherein the fourth optical spectral range is less than the second optical spectral range; a light source that emits light in a fifth optical spectral range, wherein the fifth optical spectral range at least overlaps with the fourth optical spectral range; and a controller that controls the image sensor system to selectively operate in a first mode that uses said first optical spectral range, and a second mode that uses said second optical spectral range.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Chen-Wei Lu, Ping-Hsu Chen, Yin Qian, Eiichi Funatsu
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Publication number: 20180149067Abstract: A vortex generator for an exhaust system includes an annular bearing for mounting on an interior surface of an exhaust line. The vortex generator further includes a flow splitter mounted on the annular bearing. The flow splitter includes a leading face with an upstream opening. The flow splitter further includes a trailing face with a downstream opening, wherein the upstream opening and the downstream opening are centered around a longitudinal axis of the exhaust line. The flow splitter further includes a side extending from the leading face to the trailing face, wherein the side has a plurality of openings, each opening of the plurality of openings containing a blade, and wherein a trailing side of each blade faces the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Wei Chang CHENG, Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chi-Hung LIAO, T. S. LO, Yung-Yao LEE
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Patent number: 9781362Abstract: An image sensor capable of capturing an image formed by a lens includes a substrate and a bonding wire. The substrate has a pixel array and a bonding pad on a top surface of the substrate between the pixel array and a substrate edge. The bonding wire is electrically connected to the bonding pad and has a region forming a non-zero angle with respect to the substrate top surface. The non-zero angle is in at least one of a lower and an upper angular range for minimizing reflection of incident light on the region from reaching the image sensor. The lower angular range is selected such that the region reflects the incident light away from the pixel array toward a plane including the lens. The upper angular range is selected such that the region reflects the incident light to a clearance between the bonding pad and the pixel array.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Chao-Hung Lin, Hong Jun Li, Ping-Hsu Chen, Denis Chu
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Publication number: 20170280075Abstract: An image sensor capable of capturing an image formed by a lens includes a substrate and a bonding wire. The substrate has a pixel array and a bonding pad on a top surface of the substrate between the pixel array and a substrate edge. The bonding wire is electrically connected to the bonding pad and has a region forming a non-zero angle with respect to the substrate top surface. The non-zero angle is in at least one of a lower and an upper angular range for minimizing reflection of incident light on the region from reaching the image sensor. The lower angular range is selected such that the region reflects the incident light away from the pixel array toward a plane including the lens. The upper angular range is selected such that the region reflects the incident light to a clearance between the bonding pad and the pixel array.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Chao-Hung Lin, Hong Jun Li, Ping-Hsu Chen, Denis Chu