Patents by Inventor Wei-Cheng Huang

Wei-Cheng Huang 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: 20250103914
    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method including: determining a first cross-entropy loss, wherein the first cross-entropy loss is determined based on a set of predictions, and wherein the set of predictions are based on a classifier head of a machine learning model generating the set of predictions based on a set of feature vectors; updating the classifier head and a prompt of the machine learning model with the first cross-entropy loss; generating outlier samples based on the set of feature vectors; providing, as input to the classifier head, the set of feature vectors and the outlier samples, wherein a second cross-entropy loss and an outlier regularization loss are computed by the classifier head based on the set of feature vectors and the outlier samples; and updating the classifier head with the second cross-entropy loss and the outlier regularization loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng HUANG, Richard CHEN, Hsiang HSU
  • Patent number: 12189662
    Abstract: A method may include: receiving an original dataset and a sensitive attribute; initializing a distilled dataset from the original dataset; initializing a classification model; sampling original dataset data and an original dataset label from the original dataset, and distilled dataset data and a distilled dataset label from the distilled dataset; providing the sampled original dataset data from the original dataset to the classification model, resulting in an original dataset prediction probability; providing the sampled distilled dataset data from the distilled dataset to the classification model, resulting in a distilled dataset prediction probability; calculating a distilled dataset cross-entropy loss for the distilled dataset prediction probability and the distilled dataset label; calculating distilled dataset gradients for the distilled dataset cross-entropy loss; calculating a distance between the gradients as a matching loss; and updating the distilled dataset with the matching loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Zhonghao Shi, Hsiang Hsu, Richard Chen, Wei-Cheng Huang
  • Patent number: 11714348
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a pellicle frame from a photomask includes a heater configured to soften an adhesive between the pellicle frame and the photomask; a shower head including a plate, a central region of the plate is configured to overlap with a pattern area of the photomask, and a periphery region of the plate is configured to provide a flow from the periphery region of the plate toward the pellicle frame and the adhesive; and a gripper configured to secure the pellicle frame against the flow and remove the adhesive and the pellicle frame from the photomask. A method of removing a pellicle frame, includes providing a plate overlapped with a pattern area of the photomask; providing a flow from the plate toward the pellicle frame and an adhesive; securing the pellicle frame; soften the adhesive; and leveraging the pellicle frame to remove the adhesive and the pellicle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Wei Cheng Huang, Kun-Lung Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20220334465
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a pellicle frame from a photomask includes a heater configured to soften an adhesive between the pellicle frame and the photomask; a shower head including a plate, a central region of the plate is configured to overlap with a pattern area of the photomask, and a periphery region of the plate is configured to provide a flow from the periphery region of the plate toward the pellicle frame and the adhesive; and a gripper configured to secure the pellicle frame against the flow and remove the adhesive and the pellicle frame from the photomask. A method of removing a pellicle frame, includes providing a plate overlapped with a pattern area of the photomask; providing a flow from the plate toward the pellicle frame and an adhesive; securing the pellicle frame; soften the adhesive; and leveraging the pellicle frame to remove the adhesive and the pellicle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: WEI CHENG HUANG, KUN-LUNG HSIEH
  • Patent number: 11392025
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a pellicle frame from a photomask includes a heater, a shower head, and a gripper. The heater is configured to soften a portion of an adhesive between the pellicle frame and the photomask. The shower head facing to the heater and configured to provide a flow from a patterned area of the photomask toward the pellicle frame and the adhesive. The gripper is configured to secure the pellicle frame against the flow and to remove the adhesive and the pellicle frame from the photomask. A method of removing a pellicle frame from a photomask includes providing a flow from a pattern area of the photomask toward the pellicle frame and an adhesive; securing the pellicle frame in a force-transmitting manner against the flow; soften at least a portion of the adhesive; and leveraging the pellicle frame to remove the adhesive and the pellicle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Wei Cheng Huang, Kun-Lung Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20210103212
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a pellicle frame from a photomask includes a heater, a shower head, and a gripper. The heater is configured to soften a portion of an adhesive between the pellicle frame and the photomask. The shower head facing to the heater and configured to provide a flow from a patterned area of the photomask toward the pellicle frame and the adhesive. The gripper is configured to secure the pellicle frame against the flow and to remove the adhesive and the pellicle frame from the photomask. A method of removing a pellicle frame from a photomask includes providing a flow from a pattern area of the photomask toward the pellicle frame and an adhesive; securing the pellicle frame in a force-transmitting manner against the flow; soften at least a portion of the adhesive; and leveraging the pellicle frame to remove the adhesive and the pellicle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: WEI CHENG HUANG, KUN-LUNG HSIEH
  • Patent number: 10877369
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a pellicle frame from a photomask includes a shower head and a gripper. The shower head is configured to provide an air curtain between the pellicle frame and a patterned area of the photomask. The gripper is configured to secure the pellicle frame from a direction against the flow blown from the air curtain. The flow is substantially directed toward a periphery of the photomask. A method of removing a pellicle frame from a photomask includes providing an air curtain between the pellicle frame and a patterned area of the photomask, and generating a temperature difference between the photomask and the pellicle frame. The flow of the air curtain is substantially directed toward a periphery of the photomask. The temperature of the photomask is higher than the temperature of the pellicle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Wei Cheng Huang, Kun-Lung Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10796872
    Abstract: A vehicle circuit breaker includes a housing configured with a electrode assembly including a first electrode and second electrode; the first electrode is configured with a first conducting element and first insertion portion, and the second electrode is configured with an electrode connection portion and second insertion portion; a bimetal conducting sheet and blocking element are configured inside the housing, where the bimetal conducting sheet has a plurality of conducting concave portions for the installment of a second conducting element and the connection with the electrode connection portion, thereby carrying out a blocking action when current is abnormal and therefore making it easier for assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: KUOYUH W.L. ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wei-Cheng Huang
  • Publication number: 20200073231
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a pellicle frame from a photomask includes a shower head and a gripper. The shower head is configured to provide an air curtain between the pellicle frame and a patterned area of the photomask. The gripper is configured to secure the pellicle frame from a direction against the flow blown from the air curtain. The flow is substantially directed toward a periphery of the photomask. A method of removing a pellicle frame from a photomask includes providing an air curtain between the pellicle frame and a patterned area of the photomask, and generating a temperature difference between the photomask and the pellicle frame. The flow of the air curtain is substantially directed toward a periphery of the photomask. The temperature of the photomask is higher than the temperature of the pellicle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Wei Cheng HUANG, Kun-Lung HSIEH
  • Patent number: 10383390
    Abstract: A sole cushioning module includes a contacting plate, a base plate, a connecting portion and a first spring leaf. The contacting plate abuts against a sole. The base plate and the contacting plate form a space. The connecting portion connects with the contacting plate and the base plate. The first spring leaf is located within the space. The first spring leaf connects with the base plate. The first spring leaf is curved and forms a first outer curved surface. A first region of the first outer curved surface abuts against the contacting plate. When the contacting plate moves towards the base plate, the contacting plate presses on the first outer curved surface. The first spring leaf deforms, and the first outer curved surface slides relative to the contacting plate. The first region shifts towards an end of the first spring leaf connecting with the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Mau-Pin Hsu, Wei-Cheng Huang
  • Patent number: 9844898
    Abstract: Various processes for creating mirrored features are discussed herein as well as devices that include the mirrored features. One embodiment includes a button having a transparent layer and an opaque layer coupled to the transparent layer. A portion of the transparent layer extends through the opaque layer so that the portion of the transparent layer is flush with a back surface of the opaque layer and generally has a shape of a desired feature. The button also includes a reflective object positioned so that it may be seen through the transparent layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Hill, Wayne Wei-Cheng Huang, Lee Hua Tan, Nicholas Isaac Reid, Reid Collins, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Ian A. Spraggs
  • Patent number: 9787133
    Abstract: A hot-pluggable uninterruptible power supply module includes at least one first power supply device, each first power supply device having an end electrically connected with an electronic system and another end electrically connected with an external AC power source; at least one hot-swapping uninterruptible power supply module, each hot-swapping uninterruptible power supply module including a control module, a second power supply device, and a battery that is electrically connected with the second power supply device. The second power supply device is electrically connected with the control module. The control module of each hot-swapping uninterruptible power supply module is electrically connected with each first power supply device. The second power supply device of each hot-swapping uninterruptible power supply module is electrically connected with the electronic system and an end of each first power supply device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: COMPUWARE TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Ta Liang, Wei-Cheng Huang
  • Publication number: 20170258021
    Abstract: A hydroponic device includes a water tank, a drain pan, a hydroponic module and a light emitting diode module. The water tank delivers water to the drain pan via a drain pump. The water is then dispensed to each pot body of the hydroponic module. Each pot body includes an inner pot and an outer pot. Water inside the inner pot will flow to the outer pot through the draining hole. Water will flow out of an overflow outlet and re-enter the water tank if the water level is higher than the overflow outlet. The light emitting diode module is disposed above the hydroponic module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Chia-Hsiang Chiu, Chien-Ming Sung, Wei-Cheng Huang, Chun-Wei Liu, Pei-Te Liu, Hung-Hsuan Su, Chi-Fang Ho, Hsien-Yao Shui, Kun-Lin Wu, Po-Hsien Huang, Chen-Ying Wang, Cheng-Han Huang, Kun-Lung Wu, Tsung-Yu Wu, Tse-An Lin, Chien-Fa Huang, Mao-Sung Lin
  • Publication number: 20170153456
    Abstract: A universal joint module includes a base, a first bearer, a rotor, a fastening member, and an elastic member. The base has an inner space, a hole, and an opening opposite to the hole communicating with the inner space. The first bearer is disposed in the inner space. The rotor includes a knob rotatably disposed in the inner space and leant against the first bearer, and a shaft connected to the knob and passing through the hole. The fastening member is located in the inner space and close to the opening, and movably fastened to the base to adjust a distance between the fastening member and the first bearer. The elastic member located between the first bearer and the fastening member presses the first bearer to preserve a stress between the first bearer and the knob. A head-mounted display device using the universal joint is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Huang, Chin-Sheng Chao, Chun-Yao Chen, Ming-Chen Liu, Chih-Lung Chen
  • Publication number: 20170150765
    Abstract: A head-mounted display device includes a belt body, a buckle assembly disposed on the belt body, and an electronic module disposed on the buckle assembly. The buckle assembly includes a base movably fixed to the belt body and a cover detachably disposed on the base. One of the base and the cover includes a sliding rail while the other includes a sliding member. One of the base and the cover includes an arm and a hook protruding from the arm while the other includes an engaging indent. The electronic module including a display module is disposed on the cover. The hook is engaged with the engaging indent so that the cover is fixed to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Huang, Chin-Sheng Chao, Chun-Yao Chen, Ming-Chen Liu, Chih-Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 9661889
    Abstract: A head-mounted display device includes a belt body, a buckle assembly disposed on the belt body, and an electronic module disposed on the buckle assembly. The buckle assembly includes a base movably fixed to the belt body and a cover detachably disposed on the base. One of the base and the cover includes a sliding rail while the other includes a sliding member. One of the base and the cover includes an arm and a hook protruding from the arm while the other includes an engaging indent. The electronic module including a display module is disposed on the cover. The hook is engaged with the engaging indent so that the cover is fixed to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Huang, Chin-Sheng Chao, Chun-Yao Chen, Ming-Chen Liu, Chih-Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 9621859
    Abstract: A time-lapse photography method includes several steps as follows. A determination is immediately made as to whether an image retaining condition is satisfied whenever an electronic device with an image-capturing function collects at least one data set. The data set includes a captured image. When the image retaining condition is satisfied, the captured image of the data set is stored; otherwise, the captured image of the data set is refused to be stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shang-Yuan Yuan, Hsiang-Ping Liu, Mei-Yi Tsai, Wei-Cheng Huang
  • Publication number: 20170055633
    Abstract: A sole cushioning module includes a contacting plate, a base plate, a connecting portion and a first spring leaf. The contacting plate abuts against a sole. The base plate and the contacting plate form a space. The connecting portion connects with the contacting plate and the base plate. The first spring leaf is located within the space. The first spring leaf connects with the base plate. The first spring leaf is curved and forms a first outer curved surface. A first region of the first outer curved surface abuts against the contacting plate. When the contacting plate moves towards the base plate, the contacting plate presses on the first outer curved surface. The first spring leaf deforms, and the first outer curved surface slides relative to the contacting plate. The first region shifts towards an end of the first spring leaf connecting with the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Mau-Pin HSU, Wei-Cheng HUANG
  • Patent number: 9445440
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for controlling wireless network devices, which includes the following steps: a control device with a wireless network function is utilized to scan several access-point (AP) mode wireless network devices. One of the AP mode wireless network devices is selected as a master AP according to the scanning result. The at least one AP mode wireless network device other than the selected one is set to a client mode. The at least one wireless network device set to the client mode builds a connection to the control device with a wireless network function through the master AP. The present invention also discloses a control device with a wireless network function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Huang, Mei-Yi Tsai, Shang-Yuan Yuan
  • Publication number: 20160234415
    Abstract: An image capturing device includes a case, a lens cover, a light source, an image capturing module, and a controller. The case and the lens cover integrally form an accommodating space. The light source is disposed in the accommodating space. The image capturing module is disposed in the accommodating space and configured to capture an image through the lens cover. The controller is electrically connected to the light source and the image capturing module. The controller obtains a result image by subtracting the brightness distribution of a built-in ghost image from the brightness distribution of the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng HUANG, Jin-Kae JANG