Patents by Inventor Roland V. Gelder

Roland V. Gelder 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).

  • Patent number: 9500857
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device includes a substrate and at least one MEMS unit disposed on the substrate. The MEMS unit includes at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode, at least one landing element, and a hinge layer. The first electrode is disposed on the substrate. The second electrode is disposed on the substrate. The landing element is disposed on the substrate. The hinge layer includes a hinge portion and at least one cantilever portion. The hinge portion is connected to the second electrode. The cantilever portion is connected to the hinge portion. The cantilever portion has a first opening and at least one spring disposed in the first opening and connected to at least one side of the first opening. When a voltage difference exists between the first electrode and the second electrode, the hinge portion is distorted and the spring thus touches the landing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Himax Display, Inc.
    Inventors: Hui-Lun Chen, Wei-Hsiao Chen, Chien-Tang Wang, Nan Liu, Roland V. Gelder, Chun-Hao Su
  • Publication number: 20160289066
    Abstract: A method for forming an anti-stiction coating on a surface of a semiconductor device is provided. Using atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to activate surface prior to anti-stiction coating deposition, anti-stiction coating having strong chemical bonding to the surface is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventor: Roland V. Gelder
  • Publication number: 20160033759
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device includes a substrate and at least one MEMS unit disposed on the substrate. The MEMS unit includes at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode, at least one landing element, and a hinge layer. The first electrode is disposed on the substrate. The second electrode is disposed on the substrate. The landing element is disposed on the substrate. The hinge layer includes a hinge portion and at least one cantilever portion. The hinge portion is connected to the second electrode. The cantilever portion is connected to the hinge portion. The cantilever portion has a first opening and at least one spring disposed in the first opening and connected to at least one side of the first opening. When a voltage difference exists between the first electrode and the second electrode, the hinge portion is distorted and the spring thus touches the landing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Hui-Lun Chen, Wei-Hsiao Chen, Chien-Tang Wang, Nan Liu, Roland V. Gelder, Chun-Hao Su
  • Publication number: 20160004068
    Abstract: A micro-mirror device and a method for driving a mirror thereof are disclosed. The micro-mirror device includes a mirror, a first and a second electrode, a memory, and a controller. The mirror is tiltable about a hinge. The first electrode and the second electrode are disposed on different sides of the hinge. The memory stores a state data indicating a first electrode state for the first electrode and a second electrode state for the second electrode corresponding to the mirror. The controller is operable to receive the state data of the first and second electrodes from the memory, and in response to a crossover operation request, the controller inverts the states of the first and second electrodes. The controller sends a reset signal to the mirror according to the modified states of the first and second electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Roland V. Gelder, Nan Liu
  • Publication number: 20150346391
    Abstract: A method for forming an anti-stiction coating on a surface of a semiconductor device is provided. Using atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to activate surface prior to anti-stiction coating deposition, anti-stiction coating having strong chemical bonding to the surface is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Himax Display, Inc.
    Inventor: Roland V. Gelder
  • Patent number: 9102513
    Abstract: A MEMS package structure including a chip, a MEMS device, a lid, a sealant and a first moisture barrier is provided. The chip comprises an active surface. The MEMS system device is disposed on the active surface. The lid is covered on the chip and comprising a recess, wherein the MEMS device is in the recess. The sealant is disposed between the chip and the lid so as to seal the recess, wherein a thickness of the sealant is less than a height of the MEMS device. The first moisture barrier is sealed around the chip, the sealant and the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Himax Display, Inc.
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Su, Roland V. Gelder, Tore Nauta, Wei-Hsiao Chen
  • Publication number: 20150210538
    Abstract: A MEMS package structure including a chip, a MEMS device, a lid, a sealant and a first moisture barrier is provided. The chip comprises an active surface. The MEMS system device is disposed on the active surface. The lid is covered on the chip and comprising a recess, wherein the MEMS device is in the recess. The sealant is disposed between the chip and the lid so as to seal the recess, wherein a thickness of the sealant is less than a height of the MEMS device. The first moisture barrier is sealed around the chip, the sealant and the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Himax Display, Inc.
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Su, Roland V. Gelder, Tore Nauta, Wei-Hsiao Chen