Patents by Inventor Tzu-An Wei

Tzu-An Wei 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: 11720575
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a method implemented on a computer system of database retrieval including organizing and suggesting search results by style, not just product category. In one embodiment, a computer implemented smoothing algorithm is used to adjust the ranking feature calculations from insufficient data. The use of smoothing improves the statistical confidence of the ranking features, creating a product ranking that is robust to small sample bias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Rakuten Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Grace Tzu-Wei Huang, Phil Kallos
  • Patent number: 11715681
    Abstract: A method comprises embedding a semiconductor structure in a molding compound layer, depositing a plurality of photo-sensitive material layers over the molding compound layer, developing the plurality of photo-sensitive material layers to form a plurality of openings, wherein a first portion and a second portion of an opening of the plurality of openings are formed in different photo-sensitive material layers and filling the first portion and the second portion of the opening with a conductive material to form a first via in the first portion and a first redistribution layer in the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Tzu-Wei Chiu, Sao-Ling Chiu
  • Publication number: 20230207653
    Abstract: Methods and semiconductor structures are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes receiving a workpiece that includes a first gate structure disposed over a first active region, a second gate structure disposed over a second active region, a first gate spacer extending along a sidewall of the first gate structure and disposed at least partially over a top surface of the first active region, a second gate spacer extending along a sidewall of the second gate structure and disposed at least partially over a top surface of the second active region, and a source/drain feature. The method also includes treating a portion of the first gate spacer and a portion of the second gate spacer with a remote radical of hydrogen or oxygen, removing the treated portions, and after the removal, depositing a metal fill material over the source/drain feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Szu-Wei Tseng, Wei-Yuan Lu, Wei-Yang Lee, Chia-Pin Lin, Tzu-Wei Kao
  • Patent number: 11688717
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a method for forming a semiconductor structure. The method includes loading a first wafer and a second wafer onto a bonding platform such that the second wafer overlies the first wafer. An alignment process is performed to align the second wafer over the first wafer by virtue of a plurality of wafer pins, where a plurality of first parameters are associated with the wafer pins during the alignment process. The second wafer is bonded to the first wafer. An overlay (OVL) measurement process is performed on the first wafer and the second wafer by virtue of the plurality of wafer pins, where a plurality of second parameters are associated with the wafer pins during the alignment process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Hung Wang, Yeong-Jyh Lin, Ching I Li, Tzu-Wei Yu, Chung-Yi Yu
  • Publication number: 20230168282
    Abstract: An analog front-end (AFE) circuit, configured to be coupled to a sensor having a plurality of sensing units, includes a plurality of sensing circuits and a plurality of multiplexers. Each of the plurality of multiplexers is coupled between one of the plurality of sensing units and at least two of the plurality of sensing circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: NOVATEK Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Tzu-Wei Lin, Hung-Kai Chen, Feng-Lin Chan
  • Publication number: 20230158722
    Abstract: A mold for manufacturing an artificial shuttlecock from a semi-finished shuttlecock includes a male mold and a female mold. The male mold includes a cone frustum and a plurality of first annular grooves. The semi-finished shuttlecock is placed on an outside of the cone frustum. The first annular grooves are disposed apart on the outside of the cone frustum. The female mold includes a tapered slot, a plurality of second annular grooves and an injection channel. The second annular grooves are disposed apart on an inner surface of the tapered slot. When the semi-finished shuttlecock and the male mold are placed into the female mold, each of the first annular grooves corresponds to each of the second annular grooves to form a plurality of molded grooves. The injection channel communicates with the second annular grooves, and the molded grooves communicate with the injection channel through the second annular grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Shu-Jung Chen, Chao-Ming Chen, Tzu-Wei Wang, Hsin-Chen Wang, Yi-Ling Hou
  • Publication number: 20230143881
    Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a pixel electrode, a common electrode, a first polarizer and a second polarizer. The pixel electrode includes a trunk portion, first to fourth branch portions, and first to fourth strip portions. The trunk portion extends along a first direction. The first and second branch portions are connected to a first end of the trunk portion. The third and fourth branch portions are connected to a second end of the trunk portion. The first strip portions are connected to the first and second branch portions. The second strip portions are connected to the third and fourth branch portions. The third strip portions are connected to the first and third branch portions and the trunk portion. The fourth strip portions are connected to the second and fourth branch portions and the trunk portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Tzu-Wei Kuo, Yi-Chu Wang, Hung-Che Lin, Shun-Ling Hou, Sheng-Ju Ho, Chian-Wen Hsu
  • Patent number: 11599160
    Abstract: A device mounting system includes a device bracket coupled to a device, and a support surface mount coupled to the device bracket. The support surface mount includes a base member mounted to a support surface, a securing member extending from the base member, and a securing latch that is included in the securing member and that moves between a secured orientation in which it engages the device bracket to secure the device bracket to the support surface mount, and an unsecured orientation that allows the device bracket to be decoupled from the support surface mount. A release member in the securing member may be actuated to move the securing latch between the secured and unsecured orientations. A locking element in the securing member may be actuated to prevent movement of the securing latch from the secured to the unsecured orientation to lock the device bracket to the support surface mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Derric Christopher Hobbs, Tzu-Wei Tai, Raymond Chao Long Chou, Brandon Chu
  • Publication number: 20230066893
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a method for forming a semiconductor structure. The method includes loading a first wafer and a second wafer onto a bonding platform such that the second wafer overlies the first wafer. An alignment process is performed to align the second wafer over the first wafer by virtue of a plurality of wafer pins, where a plurality of first parameters are associated with the wafer pins during the alignment process. The second wafer is bonded to the first wafer. An overlay (OVL) measurement process is performed on the first wafer and the second wafer by virtue of the plurality of wafer pins, where a plurality of second parameters are associated with the wafer pins during the alignment process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Ching-Hung Wang, Yeong-Jyh Lin, Ching I Li, Tzu-Wei Yu, Chung-Yi Yu
  • Publication number: 20230049571
    Abstract: Described are a height adjust stand (HAS) for a display and an all in one computing device. The HAS includes a base. A riser assembly connects to the base, and angled greater than 90 degrees from vertical of the HAS. A lift plate in the riser assembly that includes an arm, the arm angled greater than 90 degrees from vertical of the HAS. The lift plate provides vertical travel for the display. A VESA assembly includes a mating component that fits into the opening of the arm. The VESA assembly including an internal hinge that provides tilt for the display. In an all in one computing device, a computing cartridge assembly is snapped into the back of the riser assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Derric C. Hobbs, Tzu-wei Tai
  • Patent number: 11566422
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a building assembly for assembling building panels. The building assembly includes a supporting member, a pair of a first sealing member, an elastically deformable gasket, and a second sealing member. The supporting member has a base, a channel disposed at the center of the base, and a pair of rails independently disposed next to the channel. The pair of a first sealing members independently includes a first base portion and two retention tongues independently extending outwardly from the first base portion. The elastically deformable gasket has a U- or V-shaped space in cross section and two flanges independently extending laterally from one edge of the U- or V-shaped space. The second sealing member has a second base portion and a rib disposed at the center of the second base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: MINIWIZ CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chian-Chi Huang, Tzu-Wei Liu, Jui-Ping Chen, Yu-Ying Yai, Yu-Tung Hsing, Pei-Yi Huang, Min-Wei Lin, Yi-Chun Chang, Ling-Hsiang Weng
  • Publication number: 20230013709
    Abstract: A cartridge-based computing system includes a display stand that connects to a compute module cartridge including a first securing member, a second securing member, and a release member coupled to the second securing member. The display stand defines a securing aperture that engages the first securing member when the compute module cartridge is connected to the display stand, which causes the first securing member to engage a securing element on the display stand and move it into engagement with the second securing member to connect the compute module cartridge to the display stand. The securing element may then be engaged by the release member to move it out of engagement with the second securing member, and into engagement with the first securing member to cause the securing aperture to disengage the first securing member and disconnect the compute module cartridge from the display stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Derric Christopher Hobbs, Toshiyuki Tanaka, Cyril Keilers, Jonathan C. Giffen, Tzu-wei Tai, Jake Lavallo
  • Patent number: 11546997
    Abstract: A twistable electronic device module including a twistable substrate, an electrode pattern layer, an insulating layer, a circuit layer, a plurality of circuit boards and a plurality of electronic devices is provided. The electrode pattern layer is disposed on the twistable substrate. The insulating layer is disposed on the electrode pattern layer. The edge of the insulating layer has an opening located at the edge of the twistable substrate and exposing a part of the electrode pattern layer. The circuit layer is disposed on the insulating layer and on the sidewall of the opening, and is connected with the electrode pattern layer. The plurality of circuit boards are disposed on the circuit layer, and each is electrically connected to the circuit layer. The plurality of electronic devices are disposed on the plurality of circuit boards, and each is electrically connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: National Taipei University of Technology
    Inventors: Syang-Peng Rwei, Tzu-Wei Chou, Sheng-Yuan Huang
  • Publication number: 20220413564
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a hinge mechanism, a spring, and a cable extending from the first body to the second body. The second body is connected to the first body through the hinge mechanism. The first body has a first pillar, a second pillar, and a third pillar. The second pillar is located between the first pillar and the third pillar. The spring is disposed in the first body as corresponding to the second pillar. The cable includes a first winding segment extending through a gap between the first pillar and the second pillar, a second winding segment extending through a gap between the second pillar and the spring, and a third winding segment extending through a gap between the second pillar and the third pillar. Two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the first body and the second winding segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Pao-Min Huang, Tzu-Wei Lin, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Publication number: 20220386469
    Abstract: A twistable electronic device module including a twistable substrate, an electrode pattern layer, an insulating layer, a circuit layer, a plurality of circuit boards and a plurality of electronic devices is provided. The electrode pattern layer is disposed on the twistable substrate. The insulating layer is disposed on the electrode pattern layer. The edge of the insulating layer has an opening located at the edge of the twistable substrate and exposing a part of the electrode pattern layer. The circuit layer is disposed on the insulating layer and on the sidewall of the opening, and is connected with the electrode pattern layer. The plurality of circuit boards are disposed on the circuit layer, and each is electrically connected to the circuit layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: National Taipei University of Technology
    Inventors: Syang-Peng Rwei, Tzu-Wei Chou, Sheng-Yuan Huang
  • Publication number: 20220375825
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure with power connecting structures under transistors comprises: forming a stop layer structure in a semiconductor substrate to divide the semiconductor substrate into a first substrate part and a second substrate part; forming a plurality of stop portions in the first substrate part and in proximity to an active surface; arranging the transistor elements on the active surface, the contact portions of the transistor elements corresponding to the stop portions; removing the second substrate part and the stop layer structure; forming a first patterned mask layer with first patterned openings on a bottom surface of the first substrate part, the first patterned openings corresponding to the stop portions; forming through open slots in the first substrate part and exposing the contact portions via the open slots; forming a protecting layer to cover side walls of the open slots; forming a conductive layer to cover the contacts; and forming the power connecting struc
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventor: TZU-WEI CHIU
  • Publication number: 20220375918
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional system-on-chip, comprising providing a memory wafer structure with a first redistribution layer; disposing a first conductive structure and a core die structure and an input/output die structure with a second conductive structure on the first redistribution layer, the input/output die structure being disposed around the core die structure; forming a dielectric layer covering the core die structure, the input/output die structure, and the first conductive structure; removing a part of the dielectric layer and thinning the core die structure and a plurality of input/output die structures to expose the first and second conductive structures; forming a third redistribution layer on the dielectric layer, the third redistribution layer being electrically connected to the first and second conductive structures; forming a plurality of solder balls on the third redistribution layer; performing die saw. A three-dimensional system-on-chip is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventor: TZU-WEI CHIU
  • Patent number: 11477902
    Abstract: A cartridge-based computing system includes a display stand that connects to a compute module cartridge including a first securing member, a second securing member, and a release member coupled to the second securing member. The display stand defines a securing aperture that engages the first securing member when the compute module cartridge is connected to the display stand, which causes the first securing member to engage a securing element on the display stand and move it into engagement with the second securing member to connect the compute module cartridge to the display stand. The securing element may then be engaged by the release member to move it out of engagement with the second securing member, and into engagement with the first securing member to cause the securing aperture to disengage the first securing member and disconnect the compute module cartridge from the display stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Derric Christopher Hobbs, Toshiyuki Tanaka, Cyril Keilers, Jonathan C. Giffen, Tzu-wei Tai, Jake Lavallo
  • Patent number: 11474569
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a hinge mechanism, a spring, and a cable extending from the first body to the second body. The second body is connected to the first body through the hinge mechanism. The first body has a first pillar, a second pillar, and a third pillar. The second pillar is located between the first pillar and the third pillar. The spring is disposed in the first body as corresponding to the second pillar. The cable includes a first winding segment extending through a gap between the first pillar and the second pillar, a second winding segment extending through a gap between the second pillar and the spring, and a third winding segment extending through a gap between the second pillar and the third pillar. Two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the first body and the second winding segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Pao-Min Huang, Tzu-Wei Lin, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Patent number: D979534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Tanaka, Tzu-Wei Tai, Yuan-Ping Chu, Chao-Long Chou