Patents by Inventor WAN-CHEN CHEN

WAN-CHEN 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: 20240040800
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a memory cell comprising a blocking layer configured to block diffusion of metal from an electrode of the memory cell to a ferroelectric layer of the memory cell. More particularly, the blocking layer and the ferroelectric layer are between a top electrode of the memory cell and a bottom electrode of the memory cell, which both comprise metal. Further, the blocking layer is between the ferroelectric layer and the electrode, which corresponds to one of the top and bottom electrodes. In some embodiments, the metal of the one of the top and bottom electrodes has a lowest electronegativity amongst the metals of top and bottom electrodes and is hence the most reactive and likely to diffuse amongst the metals of top and bottom electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Tzu-Yu Chen, Chu-Jie Huang, Wan-Chen Chen, Fu-Chen Chang, Sheng-Hung Shih, Kuo-Chi Tu
  • Patent number: 11832448
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip. The integrated chip includes a semiconductor substrate having sidewalls that define a recess within an upper surface of the semiconductor substrate. A plurality of upper electrode segments are arranged over the semiconductor substrate and are vertically separated from the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate by a first dielectric layer. A lower electrode segment is arranged directly between the sidewalls of the semiconductor substrate and directly between adjacent ones of the plurality of upper electrode segments. A second dielectric layer is arranged directly between the sidewalls of the semiconductor substrate and the lower electrode segment and also directly between the plurality of upper electrode segments and the lower electrode segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wan-Chen Chen, Yu-Hsiung Wang, Han-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20230043884
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards methods for forming conductive lines and conductive sockets using mandrels with turns, as well as the resulting conductive lines and sockets. A conductive socket of the present disclosure may have a top layout with at least one turn and with a width that is substantially the same as that of conductive lines along the at least one turn. Such a top layout may reduce loading during formation of the conductive socket. Conductive lines of the present disclosure may comprise outer conductive lines and inner conductive lines having ends laterally offset from ends of the outer conductive lines along lengths of the conductive lines. Formation of the inner and outer conductive lines using a mandrel with a turn may enlarge a process window while cutting ends of a sidewall spacer structure from which the inner and outer conductive lines are formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Harry-Hak-Lay Chuang, Kuo-Chyuan Tzeng, Wan-Chen Chen, Chang-Chih Huang
  • Publication number: 20220312549
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and a method of walkie-talkie communication crossing various wireless frequency domains. The system includes walkie-talkies, communication servers, and a connection network connecting the communication servers for mutual communication. The walkie-talkies are divided into communication groups, and each communication group is assigned to one specific communication server. The walkie-talkies and the communication server in the same communication group employ an exclusive wireless channel to wirelessly communicate. In particular, the communication server is invoked by one of the walkie-talkies in the same communication group to perform a broadcasting process for the walkie-talkies in different communication groups to broadcast at the same time. The present invention is suitably applied to any indoor or outdoor environments as long as the communication servers are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Li-Wen LIAO, Wan-Chen CHEN, Ming-Chin HO
  • Publication number: 20210343738
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip. The integrated chip includes a semiconductor substrate having sidewalls that define a recess within an upper surface of the semiconductor substrate. A plurality of upper electrode segments are arranged over the semiconductor substrate and are vertically separated from the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate by a first dielectric layer. A lower electrode segment is arranged directly between the sidewalls of the semiconductor substrate and directly between adjacent ones of the plurality of upper electrode segments. A second dielectric layer is arranged directly between the sidewalls of the semiconductor substrate and the lower electrode segment and also directly between the plurality of upper electrode segments and the lower electrode segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Wan-Chen Chen, Yu-Hsiung Wang, Han-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 11088159
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip. The integrated chip includes a plurality of upper electrodes disposed over a substrate and a lower electrode disposed between the plurality of upper electrodes. A charge storage layer continuously extends from along a first side of the lower electrode to along a second side of the lower electrode opposing the first side. The charge storage layer separates the lower electrode from the plurality of upper electrodes and the substrate. A silicide is disposed over the lower electrode and the plurality of upper electrodes. The silicide has sidewalls that are laterally separated by a distance directly overlying a top of the charge storage layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wan-Chen Chen, Yu-Hsiung Wang, Han-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20200144280
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip. The integrated chip includes a plurality of upper electrodes disposed over a substrate and a lower electrode disposed between the plurality of upper electrodes. A charge storage layer continuously extends from along a first side of the lower electrode to along a second side of the lower electrode opposing the first side. The charge storage layer separates the lower electrode from the plurality of upper electrodes and the substrate. A silicide is disposed over the lower electrode and the plurality of upper electrodes. The silicide has sidewalls that are laterally separated by a distance directly overlying a top of the charge storage layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Wan-Chen Chen, Yu-Hsiung Wang, Han-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20200112633
    Abstract: A method for using an intercom to implement an intelligent calling process, an intelligent calling apparatus and a system is presented. The method is adapted to a site that adopts intercoms to perform a calling process. The system utilizes a server for receiving a calling signal generated by an intelligent calling apparatus. The calling signal records ID information used to represent a calling location. The server obtains the calling location by querying a database. The software process running in the server combines voice signals according to the calling location. A calling voice is generated and sent to the intercoms carried by the personnel member. When any personnel members receive the calling voice by the intercom, this calling process can be completed as the personnel member arrives at the calling location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: LI-WEN LIAO, WAN-CHEN CHEN, YEN-TING HO
  • Publication number: 20200068369
    Abstract: The disclosure is related to an IoT service system with a Bluetooth Low Energy mesh network, and a communication method thereof. The IoT service system includes multiple intelligent service calling devices, multiple service communication devices and an agent node forming a BLE mesh network. One service calling device generates a service request signal that is broadcasted over a BLE mesh network. When a server receives the service request signal through the agent node, a service personnel and his portable service communication device are obtained by querying a database according to identification information relating to the service calling device that generates the service request signal. A service calling signal is therefore formed and broadcasted over the BLE mesh network. If a distance between the service communication device and the service calling device reaches a threshold while the service personnel is in service, a service dismissing signal is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: LI-WEN LIAO, JINN-YUAN LAY, YEN-TING HO, WAN-CHEN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20200068370
    Abstract: The disclosure is related to a method for intelligent calling service, an apparatus and a system thereof. The method is performed in a server. When the server receives a service request signal recording a device ID generated by an apparatus for intelligent calling service, call information of service personnel can be obtained based on a service location corresponding to the device ID by querying a database of the server. After that, the server issues a service call signal to service communication devices carried by the service personnel. When a distance between the service communication device and the apparatus for intelligent calling service reaches a threshold, it shows that one of the service personnel is in service. This calling service procedure is done when the server receives a dismissing signal generated by the apparatus or the service communication device near the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: LI-WEN LIAO, YEN-TING HO, WAN-CHEN CHEN
  • Patent number: 10535676
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip. The integrated chip includes a plurality of upper electrodes separated from a semiconductor substrate by a first dielectric layer. A lower electrode is laterally disposed between the plurality of upper electrodes and between sidewalls of the semiconductor substrate. A second dielectric layer lines opposing sidewalls and a lower surface of the lower electrode. The second dielectric layer laterally separates the lower electrode from the plurality of upper electrodes and from the sidewalls of the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wan-Chen Chen, Yu-Hsiung Wang, Han-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 10419896
    Abstract: A walkie-talkie messaging system includes a processing controller device, a sensing signal transmission unit, a master walkie-talkie, and a plurality of slave walkie-talkies. The sensing signal transmission unit is connected to the processing controller device via a wired or wireless connection, the processing controller device is connected to the master walkie-talkie via a wired connection, and the master walkie-talkie is connected to the slave walkie-talkies via a wireless connection. The processing controller device further includes a comparison module, a database, a determination module and a schedule module. The database is connected to the comparison module and the determination module, and the determination module is connected to the schedule module. The master walkie-talkie is connected to the processing controller device via an audio line, such that the processing controller device is capable of determining whether the master walkie-talkie is occupied by an activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Keenstar Corporation
    Inventors: Li-Wen Liao, Wan-Chen Chen, Yen-Ting Ho
  • Publication number: 20190273091
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip. The integrated chip includes a plurality of upper electrodes separated from a semiconductor substrate by a first dielectric layer. A lower electrode is laterally disposed between the plurality of upper electrodes and between sidewalls of the semiconductor substrate. A second dielectric layer lines opposing sidewalls and a lower surface of the lower electrode. The second dielectric layer laterally separates the lower electrode from the plurality of upper electrodes and from the sidewalls of the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Wan-Chen Chen, Yu-Hsiung Wang, Han-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 10297608
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated chip having an inter-digitated capacitor, and an associated method of formation. In some embodiments, the integrated chip has a plurality of upper electrodes separated from a substrate by a first dielectric layer. A plurality of lower electrodes vertically extend from between the plurality of upper electrodes to locations embedded within the substrate. A charge trapping dielectric layer is arranged between the substrate and the plurality of lower electrodes and between the plurality of upper electrodes and the plurality of lower electrodes. The charge trapping dielectric layer has a plurality of discrete segments respectively lining opposing sidewalls and a lower surface of one of the plurality of lower electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wan-Chen Chen, Yu-Hsiung Wang, Han-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 9890206
    Abstract: An antibody, or a binding fragment of the antibody, against H1N1 virus, includes a heavy chain variable region and a light chain variable region, wherein the heavy chain variable region contains complementarity determining regions (CDR) that have the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 6, and SEQ ID NO: 7; and wherein the light chain variable region contains complementarity determining regions that have the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NO: 8, SEQ ID NO: 9, and SEQ ID NO: 10. A method for treating or preventing H1N1 infection in a subject includes administering to the subject the antibody or the binding fragment of the antibody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Medigen Biotechnology Corporation
    Inventors: Young-Sun Lin, Kuei-Tai Lai, Huei-Luen Huang, Hsiang-Ting Hsu, Wan-Chen Chen, Ya-Lin Chen, Chia-Wen Wong
  • Publication number: 20170213841
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated chip having an inter-digitated capacitor, and an associated method of formation. In some embodiments, the integrated chip has a plurality of upper electrodes separated from a substrate by a first dielectric layer. A plurality of lower electrodes vertically extend from between the plurality of upper electrodes to locations embedded within the substrate. A charge trapping dielectric layer is arranged between the substrate and the plurality of lower electrodes and between the plurality of upper electrodes and the plurality of lower electrodes. The charge trapping dielectric layer has a plurality of discrete segments respectively lining opposing sidewalls and a lower surface of one of the plurality of lower electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Wan-Chen Chen, Yu-Hsiung Wang, Han-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 9691780
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an inter-digitated capacitor that can be formed along with split-gate flash memory cells and that provides for a high capacitance per unit area, and a method of formation. In some embodiments, the inter-digitated capacitor has a well region disposed within an upper surface of a semiconductor substrate. A plurality of trenches vertically extend from the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate to positions within the well region. Lower electrodes are arranged within the plurality of trenches. The lower electrodes are separated from the well region by a charge trapping dielectric layer arranged along inner-surfaces of the plurality of trenches. A plurality of upper electrodes are arranged over the semiconductor substrate at locations laterally separated from the lower electrodes by the charge trapping dielectric layer and vertically separated from the well region by a first dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wan-Chen Chen, Yu-Hsiung Wang, Han-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20170092650
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an inter-digitated capacitor that can be formed along with split-gate flash memory cells and that provides for a high capacitance per unit area, and a method of formation. In some embodiments, the inter-digitated capacitor has a well region disposed within an upper surface of a semiconductor substrate. A plurality of trenches vertically extend from the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate to positions within the well region. Lower electrodes are arranged within the plurality of trenches. The lower electrodes are separated from the well region by a charge trapping dielectric layer arranged along inner-surfaces of the plurality of trenches. A plurality of upper electrodes are arranged over the semiconductor substrate at locations laterally separated from the lower electrodes by the charge trapping dielectric layer and vertically separated from the well region by a first dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Wan-Chen Chen, Yu-Hsiung Wang, Han-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20170051046
    Abstract: An antibody, or a binding fragment of the antibody, against H1N1 virus, includes a heavy chain variable region and a light chain variable region, wherein the heavy chain variable region contains complementarity determining regions (CDR) that have the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 6, and SEQ ID NO: 7; and wherein the light chain variable region contains complementarity determining regions that have the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NO: 8, SEQ ID NO: 9, and SEQ ID NO: 10. A method for treating or preventing H1N1 infection in a subject includes administering to the subject the antibody or the binding fragment of the antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: MEDIGEN BIOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Young-Sun Lin, Kuei-Tai Lai, Huei-Luen Huang, Hsiang-Ting Hsu, Wan-Chen Chen, Ya-Lin Chen, Chia-Wen Wong
  • Patent number: 9183971
    Abstract: A method for controllable layer-by-layer removal of graphene layers is provided. The method includes the steps of: disposing a single-layer or multi-layer graphene on a heat source, arranging graphene layer or layers in a sealed chamber filled with ozone gas, and removing a targeted area of graphene with a laser. The method provides low-temperature removal of graphene layer-by-layer. The heat source, laser, and the highly oxidizing ozone gas selectively control the removal of graphene layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Wan-Chen Chen, Wei-Jen Hsu, Po-Yuan Teng, Po-Wen Chiu