Patents by Inventor Sheng A. Tsao

Sheng A. Tsao 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: 11442346
    Abstract: An illumination device, a projection system and operation methods thereof are provided. The illumination device includes a controller, a light source device, a phosphor wheel, a cooling device, and a temperature sensor. The light source device is configured to generate an illumination beam according to a light source control signal. The phosphor wheel is configured to convert the illumination beam into a conversion beam, adjust a rotation speed of the phosphor wheel according to a phosphor wheel control signal, and generate a rotation speed status signal. The temperature sensor is configured to sense a temperature value of the phosphor wheel to generate a temperature status signal. The cooling device is configured to adjust a cooling capacity according to a cooling control signal. The controller generates the cooling control signal according to the temperature status signal, the rotation speed status signal, and the light source control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Tsao, Yi-Shun Chang, Chan-Chih Lin
  • Patent number: 11422447
    Abstract: An illumination system including a laser light source, a phosphor wheel, a first light detection module, a first light sensing device, and a controller is provided. A first color region boundary is formed between the first and second color regions of the phosphor wheel. The first light sensing component is located downstream of the optical path of the phosphor wheel. During the period in which the first color region is cut into the optical path of the laser beam, the laser beam passes through the first color region and is sensed with first laser beam timing information by the first light sensing component. The controller determines a first displacement value between the first label and the first color region boundary according to the first laser beam timing information and the reference color timing information. A projection device and a color wheel calibrating method are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Tsao, Chan-Chih Lin, Yi-Shun Chang
  • Publication number: 20210165310
    Abstract: An illumination device, a projection system and operation methods thereof are provided. The illumination device includes a controller, a light source device, a phosphor wheel, a cooling device, and a temperature sensor. The light source device is configured to generate an illumination beam according to a light source control signal. The phosphor wheel is configured to convert the illumination beam into a conversion beam, adjust a rotation speed of the phosphor wheel according to a phosphor wheel control signal, and generate a rotation speed status signal. The temperature sensor is configured to sense a temperature value of the phosphor wheel to generate a temperature status signal. The cooling device is configured to adjust a cooling capacity according to a cooling control signal. The controller generates the cooling control signal according to the temperature status signal, the rotation speed status signal, and the light source control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Tsao, Yi-Shun Chang, Chan-Chih Lin
  • Publication number: 20210132484
    Abstract: An illumination system including a laser light source, a phosphor wheel, a first light detection module, a first light sensing device, and a controller is provided. A first color region boundary is formed between the first and second color regions of the phosphor wheel. The first light sensing component is located downstream of the optical path of the phosphor wheel. During the period in which the first color region is cut into the optical path of the laser beam, the laser beam passes through the first color region and is sensed with first laser beam timing information by the first light sensing component. The controller determines a first displacement value between the first label and the first color region boundary according to the first laser beam timing information and the reference color timing information. A projection device and a color wheel calibrating method are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Tsao, Chan-Chih Lin, Yi-Shun Chang
  • Patent number: 10868072
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate having a front surface and a back surface. The semiconductor structure further includes a first isolation structure extending from the front surface into the substrate, the first isolation structure having a depth D1 from the front surface. The semiconductor structure further includes a second isolation structure extending from the front surface into the substrate, the second isolation structure having a depth D2 from the front surface. The semiconductor structure further includes a first etching stop feature in the substrate and contacting the first isolation structure. The semiconductor structure further includes a second etching stop feature in the substrate and contacting the second isolation structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Chang-Sheng Tsao
  • Patent number: 10344468
    Abstract: The present application relates to the structure of a load-bearing column and a factory using the same. The load-bearing columns comprise a first column, a second column and a third column. The first column is a reinforced concrete column and is arranged on the underground floor. The second column is a pre-fabricated reinforced concrete column on the ground floor and is fixed to the top of the first column. The third column is fixed to the top of the second column, wherein the third column comprises a steel column and a third reinforcing bar assembly which surrounds the circumference of the steel column and extends from the bottom of the steel column in an axial direction to a predetermined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: RUENTEX ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Samuel Yin, Pin-Pin Teng, Chang-Sheng Tsao
  • Publication number: 20190078316
    Abstract: The present application relates to the structure of a load-bearing column and a factory using the same. The load-bearing columns comprise a first column, a second column and a third column. The first column is a reinforced concrete column and is arranged on the underground floor. The second column is a pre-fabricated reinforced concrete column on the ground floor and is fixed to the top of the first column. The third column is fixed to the top of the second column, wherein the third column comprises a steel column and a third reinforcing bar assembly which surrounds the circumference of the steel column and extends from the bottom of the steel column in an axial direction to a predetermined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Samuel YIN, Pin-Pin TENG, Chang-Sheng TSAO
  • Patent number: 10155449
    Abstract: A battery power integration apparatus includes a power converter, a battery control module, and a relay. The power converter has an input side and an output side, and the input side is connected to a high-voltage DC voltage. The battery control module includes a relay control circuit and a pre-charge control circuit. The relay is connected to the input side of the power converter and the battery control module. The pre-charge control circuit receives a pre-charge enable signal generated from the power converter to pre-charge the input side of the power converter. The power converter steps down the high-voltage DC voltage to output a low-voltage DC voltage at the output side thereof when the relay control circuit turns on the relay, thus supplying the required power for low-voltage devices inside a hybrid electric vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Chin-Hou Chen, Wen-Sheng Tsao, Chen-Bin Huang, Jui-Teng Chan
  • Patent number: 10125457
    Abstract: In a method of laying out abnormally-shaped grid decks, the abnormally-shaped grid decks refer to grid decks having a cut-out at the corner thereof. It is usually a problem when laying out abnormally-shaped grid decks because they will be off-balance when they are laid on the columns. Support frames are used to support the abnormally-shaped grid decks and keep them balanced and stable on the columns. However, the support frames may obstruct the working route used in construction. The method adopted in the present invention adds temporary beams to maintain the abnormally-shaped grid decks by balancing them on the columns before they are fixed and secured thereon, and thereafter the temporary beams will be removed. This method can prevent using support frames which may obstruct the working route under construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: RUENTEX ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Samuel Yin, Chang-Sheng Tsao
  • Publication number: 20170221940
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate having a front surface and a back surface. The semiconductor structure further includes a first isolation structure extending from the front surface into the substrate, the first isolation structure having a depth D1 from the front surface. The semiconductor structure further includes a second isolation structure extending from the front surface into the substrate, the second isolation structure having a depth D2 from the front surface. The semiconductor structure further includes a first etching stop feature in the substrate and contacting the first isolation structure. The semiconductor structure further includes a second etching stop feature in the substrate and contacting the second isolation structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Chang-Sheng TSAO
  • Patent number: 9646870
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes implanting neutral dopants in a first region of a substrate to form a first etching stop feature, the first etching stop feature having a depth D1. The method further includes implanting neutral dopants in a second region of the substrate to form a second etching stop feature, wherein the second etching stop feature has a depth D2, and D1 is different from D2. The method further includes etching the substrate to form a first trench and a second trench, wherein the first trench and the second trench expose the first etching stop feature and the second etching stop feature, respectively. The method further includes filling the first trench and the second trench with a dielectric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Chang-Sheng Tsao
  • Patent number: 9425612
    Abstract: An output power protection apparatus includes a DC conversion unit, an output protection unit, a high-voltage battery, a low-voltage battery, and a control unit. The DC conversion unit converts an input DC power into an output DC power. The output protection unit is connected in series to the DC conversion unit, and the output protection unit has a plurality of protection circuits connected in parallel to each other. When a short-circuit condition occurs between the high-voltage battery and the low-voltage battery or the low-voltage battery is reversely connected in polarity, the control unit generates a control signal to control the protection circuits to disconnect the connection between the low-voltage battery and a low-voltage device, and the DC conversion unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Sheng Tsao, Chin-Hou Chen, Jui-Teng Chan, Chen-Tung Chang, Chen-Bin Huang, Wei-Cheng Peng
  • Publication number: 20160229298
    Abstract: A battery power integration apparatus includes a power converter, a battery control module, and a relay. The power converter has an input side and an output side, and the input side is connected to a high-voltage DC voltage. The battery control module includes a relay control circuit and a pre-charge control circuit. The relay is connected to the input side of the power converter and the battery control module. The pre-charge control circuit receives a pre-charge enable signal generated from the power converter to pre-charge the input side of the power converter. The power converter steps down the high-voltage DC voltage to output a low-voltage DC voltage at the output side thereof when the relay control circuit turns on the relay, thus supplying the required power for low-voltage devices inside a hybrid electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Chin-Hou CHEN, Wen-Sheng TSAO, Chen-Bin HUANG, Jui-Teng CHAN
  • Patent number: 9281631
    Abstract: A connector suitable for a storage device is provided. The storage device has a storage module. The connector includes a body, a plurality of terminals, and a housing. The terminals are disposed in the body, and a first end of each terminal protrudes from the body and is electrically connected to the storage module. The housing covers the body and has an indentation and a shielding portion. The first end of each terminal is located at the indentation. The shielding portion shields the indentation, and the first end of each terminal is located between the shielding portion and the storage module. A storage device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: PHISON ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Wei-Hung Lin, Hsien-Sheng Tsao, Yun-Chieh Chen
  • Publication number: 20150280378
    Abstract: A connector suitable for a storage device is provided. The storage device has a storage module. The connector includes a body, a plurality of terminals, and a housing. The terminals are disposed in the body, and a first end of each terminal protrudes from the body and is electrically connected to the storage module. The housing covers the body and has an indentation and a shielding portion. The first end of each terminal is located at the indentation. The shielding portion shields the indentation, and the first end of each terminal is located between the shielding portion and the storage module. A storage device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: PHISON ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Wei-Hung Lin, Hsien-Sheng Tsao, Yun-Chieh Chen
  • Publication number: 20150244167
    Abstract: An output power protection apparatus includes a DC conversion unit, an output protection unit, a high-voltage battery, a low-voltage battery, and a control unit. The DC conversion unit converts an input DC power into an output DC power. The output protection unit is connected in series to the DC conversion unit, and the output protection unit has a plurality of protection circuits connected in parallel to each other. When a short-circuit condition occurs between the high-voltage battery and the low-voltage battery or the low-voltage battery is reversely connected in polarity, the control unit generates a control signal to control the protection circuits to disconnect the connection between the low-voltage battery and a low-voltage device, and the DC conversion unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Wen-Sheng TSAO, Chin-Hou CHEN, Jui-Teng CHAN, Chen-Tung CHANG, Chen-Bin HUANG, Wei-Cheng PENG
  • Patent number: 9064470
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel includes a substrate, gate lines, data lines, pixel electrodes, an insulating layer, patterned common electrodes and connection lines. Each pixel electrode includes a transparent electrode. The insulating layer covers the pixel electrodes. The patterned common electrodes are disposed on the insulating layer. Each patterned common electrodes includes a plurality of electrode branches, and at least one slit disposed between two adjacent electrode branches. The patterned common electrode includes a transparent electrode. The connection line is disposed on the insulating layer, and each connection line is in contact with and electrically connects to the patterned common electrodes of two adjacent sub-pixel regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Kuo-Sheng Tsao, Ching-Sheng Cheng, Chih-Hung Shih
  • Publication number: 20150170957
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes implanting neutral dopants in a first region of a substrate to form a first etching stop feature, the first etching stop feature having a depth D1. The method further includes implanting neutral dopants in a second region of the substrate to form a second etching stop feature, wherein the second etching stop feature has a depth D2, and D1 is different from D2. The method further includes etching the substrate to form a first trench and a second trench, wherein the first trench and the second trench expose the first etching stop feature and the second etching stop feature, respectively. The method further includes filling the first trench and the second trench with a dielectric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Chang-Sheng TSAO
  • Patent number: 9012244
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method to form a plurality of openings within a substrate with a single photo exposure and a single etch process. A photoresist layer is disposed over a substrate and aligned with a photomask, wherein the photomask comprises a transparent area, a grayscale area, and an opaque area. The photomask and substrate are exposed to radiation comprising a single illumination step to form a first 3-dimensional pattern within the photoresist layer. The 3-dimensional pattern comprises a first opening comprising a first thickness formed by transmitting the radiation through the transparent area with full intensity, and a second opening comprising a second thickness formed by transmitting the radiation through the grayscale area with partial intensity. The 3-dimensional pattern is transferred to form a plurality of openings of varying depths within the substrate through a single etch step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lin-Ya Huang, Chi-Sheng Juan, Chien-Lin Tseng, Chang-Sheng Tsao
  • Patent number: 8969997
    Abstract: A method of forming of a semiconductor structure has isolation structures. A substrate having a first region and a second region is provided. The first region and the second region are implanted with neutral dopants to form a first etching stop feature and a second stop feature in the first region and the second region, respectively. The first etching stop feature has a depth D1 and the second etching stop feature has a depth D2. D1 is less than D2. The substrate in the first region and the second region are etched to form a first trench and a second trench respectively. The first trench and the second trench land on the first etching stop feature and the second etching stop feature, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chang-Sheng Tsao