Patents by Inventor Wei-Kang Cheng

Wei-Kang Cheng 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: 20140153239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting diode (LED). The LED comprises an LED die, one or more metal pads, and a fluorescent layer. The characteristics of the present invention include that the metals pads are left exposed for the convenience of subsequent wiring and packaging processes. In addition, the LED provided by the present invention is a single light-mixing chip, which can be packaged directly without the need of coating fluorescent powders on the packaging glue. Because the fluorescent layer and the packaging glue are not processed simultaneously and are of different materials, the stress problem in the packaged LED can be reduced effectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: FORMOSA EPITAXY INCORPORATION
    Inventors: CHI-CHIH PU, CHEN-HONG LEE, TZU-HSIANG WANG, SHENG-HUNG HSU, WEI-KANG CHENG, SHYI-MING PAN
  • Publication number: 20140103369
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting element includes a transparent substrate and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) chips. The transparent substrate has a support surface and a second main surface disposed opposite to each other. At least some of the LED structures are disposed on the support surface and form a first main surface where light emitted from with a part of the support surface without the LED structures. Each of the LED structures includes a first electrode and a second electrode. Light emitted from at least one of the LED structures passes through the transparent substrate and emerges from the second main surface. An illumination device includes the semiconductor light emitting element and a supporting base. The semiconductor light emitting element is disposed on the supporting base, and an angle is formed between the semiconductor light emitting element and the supporting base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Formosa Epitaxy Incorporation
    Inventors: Chi-Chih Pu, Chen-Hong Lee, Tzu-Hsiang Wang, Sheng-Hung Hsu, Wei-Kang Cheng, Shyi-Ming Pan
  • Patent number: 8698175
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light-emitting diode (LED). The LED comprises an LED die, one or more metal pads, and a fluorescent layer. The characteristics of the present invention include that the metals pads are left exposed for the convenience of subsequent wiring and packaging processes. In addition, the LED provided by the present invention is a single light-mixing chip, which can be packaged directly without the need of coating fluorescent powders on the packaging glue. Because the fluorescent layer and the packaging glue are not processed simultaneously and are of different materials, the stress problem in the packaged LED can be reduced effectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Formosa Epitaxy Incorporation
    Inventors: Wei-Kang Cheng, Jia-Lin Li, Shyi-Ming Pan, Kuo-Chin Huang
  • Patent number: 8658443
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing light emitting device is provided. Firstly, provide a substrate. Then arrange a light emitting unit on the substrate. Next form at least one electrode and arrange at least one protective layer on the electrode. The protective layer is to prevent a phosphor layer following formed on the light emitting unit from covering the electrode. After forming the phosphor layer, flatten the phosphor layer and the protective layer. A part of the phosphor layer over the protective layer is removed. Thus the electrode is not affected by the phosphor layer and conductivity of the electrode is improved to resolve phosphor thickness and uniformity problems of the light emitting device. Therefore, the thickness of the light emitting device with LED is effectively reduced and stability of white color temperature control is significantly improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Formosa Epitaxy Incorporation
    Inventors: Wei-Kang Cheng, Yu-Chih Lin, Han-Zhong Liao, Yi-Sheng Ting, Shyi-Ming Pan
  • Publication number: 20130322081
    Abstract: A light emitting element includes a transparent substrate and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) chips. The transparent substrate has a support surface and a second main surface disposed opposite to each other. At least some of the LED chips are disposed on the support surface and form a first main surface where light emitted from with a part of the support surface without the LED chips. Each of the LED chips includes a first electrode and a second electrode. Light emitted from at least one of the LED chips passes through the transparent substrate and emerges from the second main surface. An illumination device includes the light emitting element and a supporting base. The light emitting element is disposed on the supporting base, and an angle is formed between the light emitting element and the supporting base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Shyi-Ming Pan, Wei-Kang Cheng, Chih-Shu Huang, Chen-Hong Lee, Shih-Yu Yeh, Chi-Chih Pu, Cheng-Kuang Yang, Shih-Chieh Tang, Siang-Fu Hong, Tzu-Hsiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20130320363
    Abstract: A sapphire substrate configured to form a light emitting diode (LED) chip providing light in multi-directions, a LED chip and an illumination device are provided in the present invention. The sapphire substrate includes a growth surface and a second main surface opposite to each other. A thickness of the sapphire substrate is thicker than or equal to 200 micrometers. The LED chip includes the sapphire substrate and at least one LED structure. The LED structure is disposed on the growth surface and forms a first main surface where light emitted from with a part of the growth surface without the LED structures. At least a part of light beams emitted from the LED structure pass through the sapphire substrate and emerge from the second main surface. The illumination device includes at least one LED chip and a supporting base. The LED chip is disposed on the supporting base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Formosa Epitaxy Incorporation
    Inventors: Shyi-Ming Pan, Wei-Kang Cheng, Chih-Shu Huang, Chen-Hong Lee, Shih-Yu Yeh, Chi-Chih Pu, Cheng-Kuang Yang, Shih-Chieh Tang, Siang-Fu Hong, Tzu-Hsiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20130320373
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting device comprising a transparent substrate which light can pass through and at least one LED chip emitting light omni-directionally. Wherein the LED chip is disposed on one surface of the substrate and the light emitting angle of the LED chip is wider than 180°, and the light emitted by the LED chip will penetrate into the substrate and at least partially emerge from another surface of the substrate. According to the present invention, the light emitting device using LED chips can provide sufficient lighting intensity and uniform lighting performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: FORMOSA EPITAXY INCORPORATION
    Inventors: CHI-CHIH PU, CHEN-HONG LEE, SHIH-YU YEH, WEI-KANG CHENG, SHYI-MING PAN, SIANG-FU HONG, CHIH-SHU HUANG, TZU-HSIANG WANG, SHIH-CHIEH TANG, CHENG-KUANG YANG
  • Publication number: 20130009096
    Abstract: An oxynitride phosphor and a method of manufacturing the same are revealed. The formula of the oxynitride phosphor is Ba3-x-ySi6O12N2:Cey, Eux (0?x?1, 0?y?1). Europium (Eu) and cerium (Ce) are luminescent centers. The oxynitride phosphor is synthesized by solid-state reaction. The oxynitride phosphor is excited by vacuum ultraviolet light with a wavelength range of 130 nm to 300 nm or ultraviolet to visible light with a wavelength range of 350 nm to 550 nm. The emission wavelength of the oxynitride phosphor is ranging from 400 nm to 700 nm. Thus the oxynitride phosphor can be applied to plasma display panels and ultraviolet (UV) excitation sources. The energy transfer occurs between Ce and Eu of the oxynitride phosphor and the oxynitride phosphor has a blue light emission peak and a green light emission peak. Thus color rendering index of the oxynitride phosphor is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: FORMOSA EPITAXY INCORPORATION
    Inventors: CHENG-I CHU, RU-SHI LIU, YU-CHIH LIN, CHEN-HONG LEE, WEI-KANG CHENG, YI-SHENG TING, SHYI-MING PAN
  • Publication number: 20130009097
    Abstract: An oxynitride phosphor and a method of manufacturing the same are revealed. The formula of the oxynitride phosphor is Ba3-xSi6O12N2: Yx (0?x?1). Y is praseodymium (Pr) or terbium (Tb) used as a luminescent center. The oxynitride phosphor is synthesized by solid-state reaction. The oxynitride phosphor is excited by vacuum ultraviolet light with a wavelength range of 130 nm to 300 nm or ultraviolet to visible light with a wavelength range of 300 nm to 550 nm to emit light with a wavelength range of 400 nm to 700 nm. Moreover, the full-width at half-maximum of the emission spectrum is smaller than 30 nm. Thus the oxynitride phosphor is suitable for applications of backlights, plasma display panels and ultraviolet excitation. The oxynitride phosphor has higher application value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: FORMOSA EPITAXY INCORPORATION
    Inventors: CHENG-I CHU, RU-SHI LIU, YU-CHIH LIN, CHEN-HONG LEE, WEI-KANG CHENG, YI-SHENG TING, SHYI-MING PAN
  • Publication number: 20130009095
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an oxynitride phosphor is revealed. A precursor is sintered under 0.1-1000 MPa nitrogen pressure for synthesis of an oxynitride phosphor. The general formula of the oxynitride phosphors is MxAyBzOuNv (0.00001?x?5; 0.00001?y?3; 0.00001?z?6; 0.00001?u?12; 0.00001?v?12). M is an activator or a mixture of activators. A is a bivalent element or a mixture of bivalent elements. B is a trivalent element, a tetravalent element, a mixture of trivalent elements or a mixture of tetravalent elements. O is a univalent element, a bivalent element, a mixture of univalent elements, or a mixture of bivalent elements. N is a univalent element, a bivalent element, a trivalent element, a mixture of univalent elements, a mixture of bivalent elements, or a mixture of trivalent elements. Thus pure phosphor can be mass-produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: FORMOSA EPITAXY INCORPORATION
    Inventors: CHENG-I CHU, RU-SHI LIU, YU-CHIH LIN, CHEN-HONG LEE, WEI-KANG CHENG, YI-SHENG TING, SHYI-MING PAN
  • Patent number: 8188493
    Abstract: Abstract of Disclosure A light emitting diode includes a substrate, an N-doped layer disposed on the substrate, a plurality of cathodes disposed between the N-doped layer and the substrate, an active layer disposed on the N-doped layer, a P-doped layer disposed on the active layer, and a plurality of anodes disposed on the P-doped layer. The cathodes are electrically connected to the N-doped layer, and the patterns of the cathodes are disconnected from each other. The anodes are electrically connected to the P-doped layer, and the patterns of the anodes are disconnected from each other. Each cathode and a corresponding anode form a loop, and each loop is an independent loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Formosa Epitaxy Incorporation
    Inventors: Fang-I Li, Wei-Kang Cheng, Chih-Hsuan Lu, Yi-Sheng Ting, Shyi-Ming Pan
  • Publication number: 20120061711
    Abstract: A light emitting diode includes a substrate, an N-doped layer disposed on the substrate, a plurality of cathodes disposed between the N-doped layer and the substrate, an active layer disposed on the N-doped layer, a P-doped layer disposed on the active layer, and a plurality of anodes disposed on the P-doped layer. The cathodes are electrically connected to the N-doped layer, and the patterns of the cathodes are disconnected from each other. The anodes are electrically connected to the P-doped layer, and the patterns of the anodes are disconnected from each other. Each cathode and a corresponding anode form a loop, and each loop is an independent loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Fang-I Li, Wei-Kang Cheng, Chih-Hsuan Lu, Yi-Sheng Ting, Shyi-Ming Pan
  • Publication number: 20120049216
    Abstract: The present invention provides an alternating current light-emitting diode (AC LED), which uses a light compensation layer disposed on the light-emitting surface of the AC LED. The materials of the light compensation layer can be phosphorescent or fluorescent materials. The light-emitting mechanism is mainly the light-emitting mechanism of electron-hole pairs in a triplet state. By absorbing light of the AC LED, the flashes occurred when the power of the AC LED alters from a positive half-cycle to a negative one can be compensated. Thereby, the AC LED can emit light full-timely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: FORMOSA EPITAXY INCORPORATION
    Inventors: YI-SHENG TING, WEI-KANG CHENG, SHYI-MING PAN
  • Publication number: 20120045857
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing light emitting device is revealed. Firstly, provide a substrate. Then arrange a light emitting unit on the substrate. Next form at least one electrode and arrange at least one protective layer on the electrode. The protective layer is to prevent a phosphor layer following formed on the light emitting unit from covering the electrode. After forming the phosphor layer, flatten the phosphor layer and the protective layer. That means to remove part of the phosphor layer over the protective layer and the protective layer. Thus the electrode is not affected by the phosphor layer and conductivity of the electrode is improved to resolve phosphor thickness and uniformity problems of the light emitting device. Therefore, the thickness of the light emitting device with LED is effectively reduced and stability of white color temperature control is significantly improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: FORMOSA EPITAXY INCORPORATION
    Inventors: WEI-KANG CHENG, YU-CHIH LIN, HAN-ZHONG LIAO, YI-SHENG TING, SHYI-MING PAN
  • Patent number: 8053797
    Abstract: The present invention provides a light-emitting device with a reflection layer and the structure of the reflection layer. The reflection layer comprises a variety of dielectric materials. The reflection layer includes a plurality of dielectric layers. The materials of the plurality of dielectric layers have two or more types with two or more thicknesses, except for the combination of two material types and two thicknesses, for forming the reflection layer with a variety of structures. The reflection layer according to the present invention can be applied to light-emitting diodes of various types to form new light-emitting devices. Owing to its excellent reflectivity, the reflection layer can improve light-emitting efficiency of the light-emitting devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Formosa Epitaxy Incorporation
    Inventors: Wei-Kang Cheng, Shyi-Ming Pan, Cheng-Kuo Huang, Yin-Cheng Chu, Kuo-Chin Huang
  • Publication number: 20100270566
    Abstract: A light emitting device with selective reflection function being applied to general light emitting device and AC-type light emitting device is revealed. The light emitting device includes at least one vertical light emitting unit, at least one selective reflection layer and a phosphor layer. The selective reflection layer is disposed over the vertical light emitting unit and the phosphor layer is arranged over the selective reflection layer. Thus first colored light from the vertical light emitting unit passes the selective reflection layer and then to be converted into second colored light by the phosphor layer. The selective reflection layer reflects the second colored light while the first colored light is mixed with the second colored light to form mixing colored light. By the selective reflection layer that prevents the second colored light emitting into the light emitting unit, the lighting efficiency of the light emitting device is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Wei-Kang CHENG, Yi-Sheng Ting, Shyi-Ming Pan
  • Publication number: 20100270570
    Abstract: The present invention provides a light emitting element comprising a first substrate, a light emitting unit disposed on the first substrate, at least a selective reflection layer disposed on an emitting side of the light emitting unit so that a light of a first color emitted from the light emitting unit passes through the selective reflection layer, and a fluorescent layer disposed on the emitting side of the light emitting unit and converting the light of the first color passing therethrough into a light of a second color, wherein a light of a mixed color is formed by the lights of the first and second color and only the light of the second color is reflected by the selective reflection layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Wei-Kang CHENG, Yi-Sheng Ting, Shyi-Ming Pan
  • Publication number: 20100078667
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light-emitting diode (LED).The LED comprises an LED die, one or more metal pads, and a fluorescent layer. The characteristics of the present invention include that the metals pads are left exposed for the convenience of subsequent wiring and packaging processes. In addition, the LED provided by the present invention is a single light-mixing chip, which can be packaged directly without the need of coating fluorescent powders on the packaging glue. Because the fluorescent layer and the packaging glue are not processed simultaneously and are of different materials, the stress problem in the packaged LED can be reduced effectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Wei-Kang Cheng, Jia-Lin Li, Shyi-Ming Pan, Kuo-Chin Huang
  • Publication number: 20100081220
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light-emitting diode (LED) and a method for manufacturing the same. The LED comprises an LED die, one or more metal pads, and a fluorescent layer. The characteristics of the present invention include that the metals pads are left exposed for the convenience of subsequent wiring and packaging processes. In addition, the LED provided by the present invention is a single light-mixing chip, which can be packaged directly without the need of coating fluorescent powders on the packaging glue. Because the fluorescent layer and the packaging glue are not processed simultaneously and are of different materials, the stress problem in the packaged LED can be reduced effectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Wei-Kang Cheng, Jia-Lin Li, Shyi-Ming Pan, Kuo-Chin Huang
  • Publication number: 20100078671
    Abstract: A nitride based semiconductor light emitting device is revealed. The light emitting device includes a light emitting epitaxial layer, a P-type electrode and a N-type electrode. The P-type electrode and the N-type electrode are disposed on the light emitting epitaxial layer. The light emitting device features on that the N-type electrode is arranged on the inner side of the P-type electrode. The P-type electrode extends toward the N-type electrode along the edge of the light emitting epitaxial layer and the N-type electrode extends inward along the inner side of the P-type electrode. By means of the electrode pattern with special design, the light emitting area of the light emitting device is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Kuo-Chin HUANG, Shyi-Ming Pan, Hung-Li Pan, Cheng-Kuo Huang, Wei-Kang Cheng, Yi-Sheng Ting