Patents by Inventor SHENG-FENG WENG

SHENG-FENG WENG 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: 10797025
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package-on-package (PoP) structure includes a first semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, a second semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, and a plurality of inter-package connector coupled between the first side of the first semiconductor package and the first side of the second semiconductor package. The PoP structure further includes a first molding material on the second side of the first semiconductor package. The second side of the second semiconductor package is substantially free of the first molding material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Meng-Tse Chen, Sheng-Feng Weng, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Wei-Hung Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 10503772
    Abstract: A multimedia file recommending device capable of matching entertainment file to user mood or state includes an input device to receive emotional value X sensed from or inputted by a user, a storage device, and a processor. The storage device stores multimedia files each associated with an emotional value. The processor selects a multimedia file from the multimedia database according to default rules, wherein a difference between the emotional value associated with the selected multimedia files and the emotional value X falling within a preset range. A multimedia file recommending method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Chia Lee, Wei-Bin Liang, Sheng-Feng Weng, Chuan-Te Chan
  • Patent number: 10325883
    Abstract: A method includes attaching a first semiconductor package on a carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package comprises a plurality of stacked semiconductor dies and a plurality of contact pads, depositing a first molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package is embedded in the first molding compound layer, forming a plurality of vias over the plurality of contact pads, attaching a semiconductor die on the first molding compound layer, depositing a second molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the semiconductor die and the plurality of vias are embedded in the second molding compound layer, forming an interconnect structure over the second molding compound layer and forming a plurality of bumps over the interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Meng-Tse Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Sheng-Feng Weng, Ming-Da Cheng
  • Patent number: 10283470
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method for the semiconductor package are provided. The semiconductor package includes a chip, a molding compound, and a dielectric layer. The chip has a connector thereon. The molding compound encapsulates the chip, wherein a surface of the molding compound is substantially lower than an active surface of the chip. The dielectric layer is disposed over the chip and the molding compound, wherein the dielectric layer has a planar surface, and a material of the dielectric layer is different from a material of the molding compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Shing-Chao Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Meng-Tse Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Sheng-Feng Weng
  • Publication number: 20180337149
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method for the semiconductor package are provided. The semiconductor package includes a chip, a molding compound, and a dielectric layer. The chip has a connector thereon. The molding compound encapsulates the chip, wherein a surface of the molding compound is substantially lower than an active surface of the chip. The dielectric layer is disposed over the chip and the molding compound, wherein the dielectric layer has a planar surface, and a material of the dielectric layer is different from a material of the molding compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Shing-Chao Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Meng-Tse Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Sheng-Feng Weng
  • Publication number: 20180068985
    Abstract: A method includes attaching a first semiconductor package on a carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package comprises a plurality of stacked semiconductor dies and a plurality of contact pads, depositing a first molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package is embedded in the first molding compound layer, forming a plurality of vias over the plurality of contact pads, attaching a semiconductor die on the first molding compound layer, depositing a second molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the semiconductor die and the plurality of vias are embedded in the second molding compound layer, forming an interconnect structure over the second molding compound layer and forming a plurality of bumps over the interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Meng-Tse Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Sheng-Feng Weng, Ming-Da Cheng
  • Patent number: 9904402
    Abstract: A method for controlling input in a mobile terminal can first set multiple operation modes for the mobile terminal and set multiple relation lists each of which defines a relationship between multiple predetermined functions to be executed in a corresponding operation mode and information regarding multiple predetermined touch operations input in the corresponding operation mode, and switches the operation mode of the mobile terminal among multiple operation modes, and controls the mobile terminal to execute multiple predetermined functions associated with multiple predetermined touch operations applied to a touch screen of the mobile terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Liang-Te Chiu, Chia-Hao Kang, Hsin-Wei Huang, Sheng-Feng Weng, Bing-Ju Tu
  • Patent number: 9859229
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes an integrated circuit die and a first shielding feature over a base layer. The package structure also includes a package layer encapsulating the integrated circuit die and the first shielding feature. The package structure further includes a second shielding feature extending from the side surface of the base layer towards the first shielding feature to electrically connect to the first shielding feature. The side surface of the second shielding feature faces away from the side surface of the base layer and is substantially coplanar with the side surface of the package layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Peng Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Meng-Tse Chen, Chih-Wei Lin, Wei-Hung Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20170338202
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package-on-package (PoP) structure includes a first semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, a second semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, and a plurality of inter-package connector coupled between the first side of the first semiconductor package and the first side of the second semiconductor package. The PoP structure further includes a first molding material on the second side of the first semiconductor package. The second side of the second semiconductor package is substantially free of the first molding material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Meng-Tse Chen, Sheng-Feng Weng, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Wei-Hung Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 9818729
    Abstract: A method includes attaching a first semiconductor package on a carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package comprises a plurality of stacked semiconductor dies and a plurality of contact pads, depositing a first molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package is embedded in the first molding compound layer, forming a plurality of vias over the plurality of contact pads, attaching a semiconductor die on the first molding compound layer, depositing a second molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the semiconductor die and the plurality of vias are embedded in the second molding compound layer, forming an interconnect structure over the second molding compound layer and forming a plurality of bumps over the interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Meng-Tse Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Sheng-Feng Weng, Ming-Da Cheng
  • Publication number: 20170317038
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes an integrated circuit die and a first shielding feature over a base layer. The package structure also includes a package layer encapsulating the integrated circuit die and the first shielding feature. The package structure further includes a second shielding feature extending from the side surface of the base layer towards the first shielding feature to electrically connect to the first shielding feature. The side surface of the second shielding feature faces away from the side surface of the base layer and is substantially coplanar with the side surface of the package layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Yu-Peng TSAI, Sheng-Feng WENG, Sheng-Hsiang CHIU, Meng-Tse CHEN, Chih-Wei LIN, Wei-Hung LIN, Ming-Da CHENG, Ching-Hua HSIEH, Chung-Shi LIU
  • Publication number: 20170300488
    Abstract: A multimedia file recommending device capable of matching entertainment file to user mood or state includes an input device to receive emotional value X sensed from or inputted by a user, a storage device, and a processor. The storage device stores multimedia files each associated with an emotional value. The processor selects a multimedia file from the multimedia database according to default rules, wherein a difference between the emotional value associated with the selected multimedia files and the emotional value X falling within a preset range. A multimedia file recommending method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: WEN-CHIA LEE, WEI-BIN LIANG, SHENG-FENG WENG, CHUAN-TE CHAN
  • Patent number: 9646442
    Abstract: A method for unlocking an electronic lock includes receiving a password transmitted from an electronic device, and determining whether the received password matches a preset password, the preset password is a certain movement of one or more electronic devices. If the received password matches the preset password, determining whether the electronic lock is operating in a temporary pass state or in a non-temporary pass state. The electronic lock is unlocked if the electronic lock is operating in the temporary pass state, but further user verifications are required if the electronic lock is operating in the non-temporary pass state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chuan-Te Chan, Wen-Chia Lee, Sheng-Feng Weng
  • Patent number: 9623400
    Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst for producing hydrogen and a preparing method thereof. The method includes the steps of adding a first metal source, a second metal source, a third metal source and a cerium source into a first organic solvent containing a surfactant to form a colloidal mixture, wherein a metal of the first metal source is a Group IIIB metal; a metal of the second metal source is selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and Group IIIB metals, and a metal of the third metal source is a transition metal; calcining the colloidal mixture to form a metal solid solution; and allowing the metal solid solution to be carried on a carrier to obtain the catalyst. When the catalyst of the present invention is used for an ethanol oxidation reformation, the reaction temperature of the ethanol oxidation reformation can be significantly decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: National Chiao Tung University
    Inventors: Chi-Shen Lee, Ping-Wen Tsai, Ho-Chen Hsieh, Yun-Sheng Chen, Yuan-Chia Chang, Sheng-Feng Weng
  • Patent number: 9503669
    Abstract: A smart control device for controlling a television (TV) set includes at least one sensing device and a processor. The sensing device is configured to detect whether a person is in front of the TV set, and generate a first control signal upon determining that at least one person is in front of the TV set, or generate a second control signal upon determining that no people are in front of the TV set. The processor obtains the control signal generated by the sensing device, and turns on the TV set when the control signal is the first control signal and if the TV set was turned off, or turns off the TV set after a first predetermined time period elapsed, when the control signal is the second control signal and if the TV set was turned on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng-Feng Weng, Chuan-Te Chan, Wen-Chia Lee
  • Publication number: 20160220984
    Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst for producing hydrogen and a preparing method thereof. The method includes the steps of adding a first metal source, a second metal source, a third metal source and a cerium source into a first organic solvent containing a surfactant to form a colloidal mixture, wherein a metal of the first metal source is a Group IIIB metal; a metal of the second metal source is selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and Group IIIB metals, and a metal of the third metal source is a transition metal; calcining the colloidal mixture to form a metal solid solution; and allowing the metal solid solution to be carried on a carrier to obtain the catalyst. When the catalyst of the present invention is used for an ethanol oxidation reformation, the reaction temperature of the ethanol oxidation reformation can be significantly decreased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Chi-Shen Lee, Ping-Wen Tsai, Ho-Chen Hsieh, Yun-Sheng Chen, Yuan-Chia Chang, Sheng-Feng Weng
  • Publication number: 20160188080
    Abstract: A method for controlling input in a mobile terminal can first set multiple operation modes for the mobile terminal and set multiple relation lists each of which defines a relationship between multiple predetermined functions to be executed in a corresponding operation mode and information regarding multiple predetermined touch operations input in the corresponding operation mode, and switches the operation mode of the mobile terminal among multiple operation modes, and controls the mobile terminal to execute multiple predetermined functions associated with multiple predetermined touch operations applied to a touch screen of the mobile terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: LIANG-TE CHIU, CHIA-HAO KANG, HSIN-WEI HUANG, SHENG-FENG WENG, BING-JU TU
  • Publication number: 20160191836
    Abstract: A smart control device for controlling a television (TV) set includes at least one sensing device and a processor. The sensing device is configured to detect whether a person is in front of the TV set, and generate a first control signal upon determining that at least one person is in front of the TV set, or generate a second control signal upon determining that no people are in front of the TV set. The processor obtains the control signal generated by the sensing device, and turns on the TV set when the control signal is the first control signal and if the TV set was turned off, or turns off the TV set after a first predetermined time period elapsed, when the control signal is the second control signal and if the TV set was turned on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: SHENG-FENG WENG, CHUAN-TE CHAN, WEN-CHIA LEE
  • Patent number: 9338809
    Abstract: A method for coupling a mobile device with a host computer of a vehicle includes establishing a connection relationship between the mobile device and the host computer, sending an invitation to the mobile device according to the established connection relationship, and coupling the mobile device to the host computer after accepting the invitation. The invitation is sent by the host computer automatically after the host computer is turned on. The mobile device couples to the host computer automatically through a corresponding coupling mechanism after accepting the invitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Liang-Te Chiu, Chia-Hao Kang, Hsin-Wei Huang, Sheng-Feng Weng, Bing-Ju Tu
  • Publication number: 20160104333
    Abstract: A method for unlocking an electronic lock includes receiving a password transmitted from an electronic device, and determining whether the received password matches a preset password, the preset password is a certain movement of one or more electronic devices. If the received password matches the preset password, determining whether the electronic lock is operating in a temporary pass state or in a non-temporary pass state. The electronic lock is unlocked if the electronic lock is operating in the temporary pass state, but further user verifications are required if the electronic lock is operating in the non-temporary pass state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: CHUAN-TE CHAN, WEN-CHIA LEE, SHENG-FENG WENG