Patents by Inventor Te-Yu Chen

Te-Yu 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).

  • Publication number: 20240395860
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate including a base and a fin structure over the base. The fin structure includes a nanostructure. The semiconductor device structure includes a gate stack over the base and wrapped around the nanostructure. The gate stack has an upper portion and a sidewall portion, the upper portion is over the nanostructure, and the sidewall portion is over a first sidewall of the nanostructure. The semiconductor device structure includes a first inner spacer and a second inner spacer over opposite sides of the sidewall portion. A sum of a first width of the first inner spacer and a second width of the second inner spacer is greater than a third width of the sidewall portion as measured along a longitudinal axis of the fin structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chien-Chih LIN, Yun-Ju PAN, Szu-Chi YANG, Jhih-Yang YAN, Shih-Hao LIN, Chung-Shu WU, Te-An YU, Shih-Chiang CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240395813
    Abstract: A method includes: forming a first stack of semiconductor channels and a second stack of semiconductor channels over a substrate, the first stack being adjacent the second stack, a transition region overlapping neighboring protruding corners of the first stack and the second stack; forming a plurality of sacrificial gates over the first stack and the second stack, the plurality of sacrificial gates extending in a first direction and being arranged along a second direction transverse the first direction based on a first pitch along a second direction, each of the plurality of sacrificial gates having a first width; simultaneously with the forming a plurality of sacrificial gates, forming a bar structure over the transition region and adjacent to the plurality of sacrificial gates, the bar structure having a second width that exceeds a sum of the first pitch and the first width; forming a plurality of source/drain openings in areas of the first and second stacks of semiconductor channels that are exposed by the
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Chih-Hsiung PENG, Shih-Chi FU, Kuei-Shun CHEN, Te-Yu CHEN
  • Patent number: 12116340
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride is provided, which includes steps as follows. Maleic anhydride is added into a reactor. Piperylene is added into the reactor, so that the piperylene and the maleic anhydride undergo a first addition reaction. When a conversion rate of the maleic anhydride is more than 25%, the first addition reaction is completed. Isoprene is added into the reactor, so that the isoprene and the maleic anhydride undergo a second addition reaction to obtain a methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride product. The methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride product contains 3-methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride and 4-methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Te-Chao Liao, Jung-Jen Chuang, Chung-Yu Chen, Jung-Tsu Wu
  • Publication number: 20240337133
    Abstract: A multifunctional strengthened lock structure includes a case and a bolt control unit and a strengthened triangular latch unit arranged in the case. The bolt control unit includes an own-axis rotating plate, a first push plate, a second push plate, a butterfly plate and a first spring, a second spring, and a pressing member, and an arc arrestor. When a lock-cylinder rotating axle is rotated to close, the own-axis rotating plate is rotate to the closed position, and the second push plate is inoperable due to the butterfly plate being pushed to an idle position so as to serve as a blocking plate for the handle rotating axle, thereby achieving a dual-locking effect. A triangular latch includes a latching head, a rod pivotally connected to the latching head, a strengthening ring fit over the rod, and a strengthening screw fastened to the latching head and the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventor: Rick Te-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 12100204
    Abstract: A method for image-guided agriculture includes receiving images; processing the images to generate reflectance maps respectively corresponding to spectral bands; synthesizing the reflectance maps to generate a multispectral image including vegetation index information of a target area; receiving crop information in regions of the target area; and assessing crop conditions for the regions based on the identified crop information and the vegetation index information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng-Fang Lo, Kuang-Yu Chen, Te-Che Lin, Hsiu-Hsien Wen, Ting-Jung Chang
  • Publication number: 20240311542
    Abstract: A rectilinear-block placement method includes disposing a first sub-block of each flexible block on a layout area of a chip canvas according to a reference position, generating an edge-depth map relative to first sub-blocks of flexible blocks on the layout area, predicting positions of second sub-blocks of the flexible blocks with depth values on the edge-depth map by a machine learning model, and positioning the second sub-blocks on the layout area according to the predicted positions of the second sub-blocks of the flexible blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Jen-Wei Lee, Yi-Ying Liao, Te-Wei Chen, Kun-Yu Wang, Sheng-Tai Tseng, Ronald Kuo-Hua Ho, Bo-Jiun Hsu, Wei-Hsien Lin, Chun-Chih Yang, Chih-Wei Ko, Tai-Lai Tung
  • Publication number: 20240303408
    Abstract: The application discloses a method and a system for shaping flexible blocks on a chip canvas in an integrated circuit design. An input is received describing geometric features of flexible blocks. A set of flexible blocks are generated based on the input. Obtained block areas of the set of flexible blocks are computed. Whether the set of flexible blocks are legal is determined based on determining whether area differences between the obtained block areas and a plurality of required areas for the set of flexible blocks meet a requirement. The set of flexible blocks are updated until the set of flexible blocks are all legal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Kun-Yu WANG, Sheng-Tai TSENG, Yi-Ying LIAO, Jen-Wei LEE, Ronald Kuo-Hua HO, Bo-Jiun HSU, Te-Wei CHEN, Chun-Chih YANG, Tai-Lai TUNG
  • Publication number: 20240258138
    Abstract: An improved particle beam inspection apparatus, and more particularly, a particle beam inspection apparatus including an improved load lock unit is disclosed. An improved load lock system may comprise a plurality of supporting structures configured to support a wafer and a conditioning plate including a heat transfer element configured to adjust a temperature of the wafer. The load lock system may further comprise a gas vent configured to provide a gas between the conditioning plate and the wafer and a controller configured to assist with the control of the heat transfer element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Jeroen Gerard GOSEN, Te-Yu CHEN, Dennis Herman, Caspar VAN BANNING, Edwin Cornelis KADIJK, Martijn Petrus, Christianus VAN HEUMEN, Erheng WANG, Johannes Andreas, Henricus, Maria JACOBS
  • Patent number: 11942340
    Abstract: An improved particle beam inspection apparatus, and more particularly, a particle beam inspection apparatus including an improved load lock unit is disclosed. An improved load lock system may comprise a plurality of supporting structures configured to support a wafer and a conditioning plate including a heat transfer element configured to adjust a temperature of the wafer. The load lock system may further comprise a gas vent configured to provide a gas between the conditioning plate and the wafer and a controller configured to assist with the control of the heat transfer element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen Gerard Gosen, Te-Yu Chen, Dennis Herman Caspar Van Banning, Edwin Cornelis Kadijk, Martijn Petrus Christianus Van Heumen, Erheng Wang, Johannes Andreas Henricus Maria Jacobs
  • Patent number: 11887425
    Abstract: An entry/exit detection locking device includes a knob axle of a lock and an engaging and holding unit and a retention unit. The knob axle includes upper and lower rotary axles each formed with a notch. The engaging and holding unit is arranged at one side of the knob axle. The retention unit is arranged below the knob axle. The retention unit is connected through a control circuit to a card reader at an outdoor side. Through adjustment, the engaging and holding unit is set in engagement with the notch of the upper rotary axle or the notch of the lower rotary axle to achieve a locked state for exit or entry. Rotating the knob axle for entry or exit triggers the retention unit to make a record of the exit or entry. The engaging and holding unit is connected to the card reader to enable unlocking through card swiping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventor: Te-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20230116381
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for generating a beam for inspecting a wafer positioned on a stage in a charged particle beam system are disclosed. In some embodiments, a controller may include circuitry configured to classify a plurality of regions along a stripe of the wafer by type of region, the stripe being larger than a field of view of the beam, wherein the classification of the plurality of regions includes a first type of region and a second type of region; and scan the wafer by controlling a speed of the stage based on the type of region, wherein the first type of region is scanned at a first speed and the second type of region is scanned at a second speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Long MA, Zhonghua DONG, Te-Yu CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230086984
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for beam array geometry optimization of a multi-beam inspection tool are disclosed. In some embodiments, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) may include a first row of apertures; a second row of apertures positioned below the first row of apertures; a third row of apertures positioned below the second row of apertures; and a fourth row of apertures positioned below the third row of apertures; wherein the first, second, third, and fourth rows are parallel to each other in a first direction; the first and third rows are offset from the second and fourth rows in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction; the first and third rows have a first length; the second and fourth rows have a second length; and the first length is longer than the second length in the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Te-Yu CHEN, Martinus Gerardus Johannes Maria MAASSEN
  • Publication number: 20220415678
    Abstract: An improved particle beam inspection apparatus, and more particularly, a particle beam inspection apparatus including an improved load lock unit is disclosed. An improved load lock system may comprise a plurality of supporting structures configured to support a wafer and a conditioning plate including a heat transfer element configured to adjust a temperature of the wafer. The load lock system may further comprise a gas vent configured to provide a gas between the conditioning plate and the wafer and a controller configured to assist with the control of the heat transfer element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Jeroen Gerard GOSEN, Te-Yu CHEN, Dennis Herman, Caspar VAN BANNING, Edwin Cornelis KADIJK, Martijn Petrus, Christianus VAN HEUMEN, Erheng WANG, Johannes Andreas, Henricus, Maria JACOBS
  • Publication number: 20220343711
    Abstract: An entry/exit detection locking device includes a knob axle of a lock and an engaging and holding unit and a retention unit. The knob axle includes upper and lower rotary axles each formed with a notch. The engaging and holding unit is arranged at one side of the knob axle. The retention unit is arranged below the knob axle. The retention unit is connected through a control circuit to a card reader at an outdoor side. Through adjustment, the engaging and holding unit is set in engagement with the notch of the upper rotary axle or the notch of the lower rotary axle to achieve a locked state for exit or entry. Rotating the knob axle for entry or exit triggers the retention unit to make a record of the exit or entry. The engaging and holding unit is connected to the card reader to enable unlocking through card swiping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventor: Te-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 11430678
    Abstract: An improved particle beam inspection apparatus, and more particularly, a particle beam inspection apparatus including an improved load lock unit is disclosed. An improved load lock system may comprise a plurality of supporting structures configured to support a wafer and a conditioning plate including a heat transfer element configured to adjust a temperature of the wafer. The load lock system may further comprise a gas vent configured to provide a gas between the conditioning plate and the wafer and a controller configured to assist with the control of the heat transfer element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen Gerard Gosen, Te-Yu Chen, Dennis Herman Caspar Van Banning, Edwin Cornelis Kadijk, Martijn Petrus Christianus Van Heumen, Erheng Wang, Johannes Andreas Henricus Maria Jacobs
  • Patent number: 11408753
    Abstract: A lock monitoring device includes a detection unit and a plurality of sensors, where the detection unit is configured with a thin circuit board configured with a plurality of detection elements, allowing the detection elements to be connected in parallel with a circuit and then connected to a control circuit; the sensors are configured on parts of the lock such as lock tongues, rotating shaft and correspond to the detection elements; whereby, when the lock is unlocked and locked, the detection elements will detect that the detection elements depart from detection positions and send detection signals to a remote monitoring host, and the monitoring host monitors and records the number and time of the unlocking of the lock, achieving smart access control and further allowing the lock to be safer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Inventor: Te-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 11199026
    Abstract: A magnetic anti-theft device, includes: a control circuit, in connection with a plurality of magnetic sensors and a control unit; the plurality of magnetic sensors, allowing different magnetic induction strengths to be preset; and an unlock piece, configured with a plurality of magnetic elements corresponding to the magnetic induction strengths of the plurality of magnetic sensors, whereby, when the correct unlock piece is placed on the magnetic sensors, the plurality of magnetic sensors will induct correct magnetic forces, the control unit is driven to release a monitoring state after interpretation of the control circuit; if the induction is incorrect, the control unit is driven to form a warning action after the interpretation of the control circuit so as to achieve an anti-theft effect and increase safety effectively probably because the magnetic force of the magnetic element of the unlock piece is too small or too large.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventor: Te-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20210348946
    Abstract: A lock monitoring device includes a detection unit and a plurality of sensors, where the detection unit is configured with a thin circuit board configured with a plurality of detection elements, allowing the detection elements to be connected in parallel with a circuit and then connected to a control circuit; the sensors are configured on parts of the lock such as lock tongues, rotating shaft and correspond to the detection elements; whereby, when the lock is unlocked and locked, the detection elements will detect that the detection elements depart from detection positions and send detection signals to a remote monitoring host, and the monitoring host monitors and records the number and time of the unlocking of the lock, achieving smart access control and further allowing the lock to be safer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Te-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 11008779
    Abstract: An electronic lock core device includes: a housing, a front end thereof configured with an opening; a transmission mechanism, configured inside the housing and with a motor in connection with a gear train, the gear train in engagement with a transmission shaft, and a front end of the transmission shaft configured with a rod; a locking piece, configured with a pendulum and fixing hole, a fixing member passed through the fixing hole and the opening on the front end of the housing and fixed to the rod; and a control circuit, configured inside the housing and in connection with the motor of the transmission mechanism and an induction device adapted to sensing a signal of a chip card or RFID to drive the transmission mechanism to drive the motor to rotate positively or negatively and further to make the locking piece form a lock or unlock action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Te-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20200027763
    Abstract: An improved particle beam inspection apparatus, and more particularly, a particle beam inspection apparatus including an improved load lock unit is disclosed. An improved load lock system may comprise a plurality of supporting structures configured to support a wafer and a conditioning plate including a heat transfer element configured to adjust a temperature of the wafer. The load lock system may further comprise a gas vent configured to provide a gas between the conditioning plate and the wafer and a controller configured to assist with the control of the heat transfer element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Jeroen Gerard GOSEN, Te-Yu CHEN, Dennis Herman, Caspar VAN BANNING, Edwin Cornelis KADIJK, Martijn Petrus, Christianus VAN HEUMEN, Erheng WANG, Johannes Andreas, Henricus, Maria JACOBS