Patents by Inventor Shih-Fang Chang

Shih-Fang Chang 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: 11968817
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a fin structure. A source/drain region is formed on the fin structure. A first gate structure is disposed over the fin structure. A source/drain contact is disposed over the source/drain region. The source/drain contact has a protruding segment that protrudes at least partially over the first gate structure. The source/drain contact electrically couples together the source/drain region and the first gate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jui-Lin Chen, Chao-Yuan Chang, Ping-Wei Wang, Fu-Kai Yang, Ting Fang, I-Wen Wu, Shih-Hao Lin
  • Publication number: 20240128987
    Abstract: A decoding method, a memory storage device and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes: activating a decoding circuit which supports a plurality of decoding modes each corresponding to a threshold value, wherein a distribution of the threshold value corresponds to error correction abilities of the decoding modes; reading first data from a rewritable non-volatile memory module; performing, by the decoding circuit, a first decoding operation on the first data; obtaining a decoding parameter according to an execution result of the first decoding operation; and performing, by the decoding circuit, a second decoding operation on the first data based on a first decoding mode among the decoding modes according to a relative numerical relationship between the decoding parameter and the threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: PHISON ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Shih-Jia Zeng, Yi-Fang Chang, Chun-Wei Tsao, Chen-An Hsu, Wei Lin
  • Patent number: 11962328
    Abstract: A decoding method, a memory storage device and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes: activating a decoding circuit which supports a plurality of decoding modes each corresponding to a threshold value, wherein a distribution of the threshold value corresponds to error correction abilities of the decoding modes; reading first data from a rewritable non-volatile memory module; performing, by the decoding circuit, a first decoding operation on the first data; obtaining a decoding parameter according to an execution result of the first decoding operation; and performing, by the decoding circuit, a second decoding operation on the first data based on a first decoding mode among the decoding modes according to a relative numerical relationship between the decoding parameter and the threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: PHISON ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Shih-Jia Zeng, Yi-Fang Chang, Chun-Wei Tsao, Chen-An Hsu, Wei Lin
  • Publication number: 20240114281
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for selecting a response, an earphone base, a method of selecting a wireless earphone, a device and a medium. The method for selecting a response includes sending communication data to a user terminal, the communication data comprises a wireless earphone communication data and/or an earphone base communication data; detecting whether a selection command for the wireless earphone sent from the user terminal is received; and controlling the earphone base corresponding to the selection command to execute a predetermined response action. By adopting the present invention, the earphone base establishes a connection with the user terminal through its own communication function or a connected wireless earphone. The communication data of the earphone base and the wireless earphone are sent to the user terminal for the user to view. The earphone base is capable of responding when receiving the selection command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: JUN FANG, JING-SONG CHANG, SHIH-KUANG TSAI
  • Publication number: 20240112360
    Abstract: A measurement system includes a camera and a processor. The camera is configured to capture a measurement card image of a measurement card, and the measurement card image includes a number of feature pattern images. The processor is electrically connected to the camera and configured for analyzing the feature pattern images to obtain a feature point coordinate of a feature point of each feature pattern image, and inputting the feature point coordinates into a conversion matrix to obtain a tip coordinate of a tip of the measurement card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yu-Wei CHANG, Shih-Fang YANG MAO, Tien-Yan MA
  • Patent number: 10963757
    Abstract: A neural network model fusion method and an electronic device using the same are provided. The neural network model fusion method includes the following steps. An image is received. The image is analyzed through several neural network models. The neural network models include at least two of a degree classification model, a multi-class identification model and an object detection model. Several analysis results are obtained according to the neural network models. These analysis results are converted into a number of conversion factors. The conversion factors are inputted into a fusion model to obtain a fusion result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jiazheng Zhou, Ming-Shan Deng, Xuan-Yi Lin, Ya-Wen Lee, Shih-Fang Chang
  • Patent number: 10958436
    Abstract: Methods for access control of contract data in a distributed system are provided. The distributed system includes a contract generator, a validation server, a database and a distributed ledger which are in communication via a network, the method including the steps of: at the contract generator, receiving digital contract data from a first electronic device, determining a permission setting for accessing contract content associated with the digital contract data based on the digital contract data, and setting the permission setting to the validation server via the network, obtaining a validation link corresponding to the digital contract data from the validation server, generating contract information for digital contract data according to partial content of the digital contract data and the validation link, and storing the contract information in the distributed ledger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jiazheng Zhou, Shih-Fang Chang, Ya-Wen Lee, Shih-Chang Chen
  • Publication number: 20200193244
    Abstract: A neural network model fusion method and an electronic device using the same are provided. The neural network model fusion method includes the following steps. An image is received. The image is analyzed through several neural network models. The neural network models include at least two of a degree classification model, a multi-class identification model and an object detection model. Several analysis results are obtained according to the neural network models. These analysis results are converted into a number of conversion factors. The conversion factors are inputted into a fusion model to obtain a fusion result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jiazheng ZHOU, Ming-Shan DENG, Xuan-Yi LIN, Ya-Wen LEE, Shih-Fang CHANG
  • Publication number: 20190207770
    Abstract: Methods for access control of contract data in a distributed system are provided. The distributed system includes a contract generator, a validation server, a database and a distributed ledger which are in communication via a network, the method including the steps of: at the contract generator, receiving digital contract data from a first electronic device, determining a permission setting for accessing contract content associated with the digital contract data based on the digital contract data, and setting the permission setting to the validation server via the network, obtaining a validation link corresponding to the digital contract data from the validation server, generating contract information for digital contract data according to partial content of the digital contract data and the validation link, and storing the contract information in the distributed ledger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Jiazheng ZHOU, Shih-Fang CHANG, Ya-Wen LEE, Shih-Chang CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140175856
    Abstract: A skate wheel for manual skating apparatus includes a structural body, an outer cover and an inner cover. The structural body is formed in an annular shape and has an outer annular surface and an inner annular surface. The outer annular surface has a plurality of ridges formed thereon. The outer cover is coupled on the outer annular surface to cover the ridges and the inner cover is held on the inner annular surface for covering thereof. Through the uneven surface formed by the ridges, separation of the outer cover can be prevented. A structure with a harder inner side and softer outer side also can be formed. When this structure is used for skate wheels of a manual skating apparatus, durability increases and shock absorption effect enhances, thus can provide longer lifespan and improved comfort, and protect users to meet use requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: NHS INC.
    Inventors: TIM PIUMARTA, SHIH-FANG CHANG
  • Patent number: 8156162
    Abstract: A storage method and a search method for mark events on two-dimensional space are provided. First, an event and a corresponding coordinate thereof are retrieved. Next, calculation on the coordinate of the event is performed to generate an index representing a bucket position in a storage device. Next, whether or not there is any existing search tree stored in the bucket position is judged, and then the event is inserted into a linked list of a node of the search tree stored in the bucket position according to a judgment result. Besides, when a range on the two-dimensional space is designated, corresponding nodes in the search tree are rapidly accessed according to the index obtained by a hash function, and further by application of pointers pointing to the bucket position having the search tree stored therein and by real-time return of search result, the search speed is high.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ching-Sung Lee, Shih-Fang Chang
  • Publication number: 20090210410
    Abstract: A storage method and a search method for mark events on two-dimensional space are provided. First, an event and a corresponding coordinate thereof are retrieved. Next, calculation on the coordinate of the event is performed to generate an index representing a bucket position in a storage device. Next, whether or not there is any existing search tree stored in the bucket position is judged, and then the event is inserted into a linked list of a node of the search tree stored in the bucket position according to a judgment result. Besides, when a range on the two-dimensional space is designated, corresponding nodes in the search tree are rapidly accessed according to the index obtained by a hash function, and further by application of pointers pointing to the bucket position having the search tree stored therein and by real-time return of search result, the search speed is high.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ching-Sung Lee, Shih-Fang Chang
  • Publication number: 20090157654
    Abstract: Disclosed is directed to a system and method for presenting mixed media. The system at least comprises location component, time component, and event component. Event component provides specified records or incidents. Location component provides specified places or areas. Time component provides specified time or time intervals. Disclosed embodiments create the multi-dimensional information retrieval, which is useful for user to obtain the relevant location and time while inquiring about a specific interesting event. Disclosed embodiments also present the interaction and relation of multi-dimensional information retrieval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Chen-Hwa Song, Wen-Hsi Yeh, Chin-Ta Lin, Shih-Fang Chang, Ko-Hsuan Chang, Yi-Jen Yeh
  • Patent number: D522708
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Thaler International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shih-Fang Chang
  • Patent number: D478136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Shih-Fang Chang