Patents by Inventor Wei-Te Chiang

Wei-Te Chiang 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: 20230215935
    Abstract: An embodiment is a method including forming a raised portion of a substrate, forming fins on the raised portion of the substrate, forming an isolation region surrounding the fins, a first portion of the isolation region being on a top surface of the raised portion of the substrate between adjacent fins, forming a gate structure over the fins, and forming source/drain regions on opposing sides of the gate structure, wherein forming the source/drain regions includes epitaxially growing a first epitaxial layer on the fin adjacent the gate structure, etching back the first epitaxial layer, epitaxially growing a second epitaxial layer on the etched first epitaxial layer, and etching back the second epitaxial layer, the etched second epitaxial layer having a non-faceted top surface, the etched first epitaxial layer and the etched second epitaxial layer forming source/drain regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Tzu-Ching Lin, Wei Te Chiang, Wei Hao Lu, Chii-Horng Li, Chien-I Kuo, Li-Li Su
  • Patent number: 11600715
    Abstract: An embodiment is a method including forming a raised portion of a substrate, forming fins on the raised portion of the substrate, forming an isolation region surrounding the fins, a first portion of the isolation region being on a top surface of the raised portion of the substrate between adjacent fins, forming a gate structure over the fins, and forming source/drain regions on opposing sides of the gate structure, wherein forming the source/drain regions includes epitaxially growing a first epitaxial layer on the fin adjacent the gate structure, etching back the first epitaxial layer, epitaxially growing a second epitaxial layer on the etched first epitaxial layer, and etching back the second epitaxial layer, the etched second epitaxial layer having a non-faceted top surface, the etched first epitaxial layer and the etched second epitaxial layer forming source/drain regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY. LTD.
    Inventors: Tzu-Ching Lin, Chien-I Kuo, Wei Te Chiang, Wei Hao Lu, Li-Li Su, Chii-Horng Li
  • Patent number: 11240570
    Abstract: In an approach, a processor determines respective resolution levels for a plurality of objects, presented in a video segment to be rendered, based on a relationship between a primary object and at least one remaining object of the plurality of objects. A processors, determines, from the video segment, a plurality of object-based video elements at the determined respective resolution levels, each of the plurality of object-based video elements corresponding to one of the plurality of objects. A processor causes the plurality of object-based video elements to be delivered for rendering the video segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Lu Fu, Yin Xia, Po Ya Chuang, Wei-Te Chiang
  • Patent number: 11205713
    Abstract: An embodiment is a method including forming a raised portion of a substrate, forming fins on the raised portion of the substrate, forming an isolation region surrounding the fins, a first portion of the isolation region being on a top surface of the raised portion of the substrate between adjacent fins, forming a gate structure over the fins, and forming source/drain regions on opposing sides of the gate structure, wherein forming the source/drain regions includes epitaxially growing a first epitaxial layer on the fin adjacent the gate structure, etching back the first epitaxial layer, epitaxially growing a second epitaxial layer on the etched first epitaxial layer, and etching back the second epitaxial layer, the etched second epitaxial layer having a non-faceted top surface, the etched first epitaxial layer and the etched second epitaxial layer forming source/drain regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Ching Lin, Chien-I Kuo, Wei Te Chiang, Wei Hao Lu, Li-Li Su, Chii-Horng Li
  • Patent number: 11095901
    Abstract: A picture is obtained. The picture is intended to be compressed in a video stream. The picture includes pixel data that depicts a scene. A subject in the pixel data that depicts the scene is identified. The identification is based on the pixel data included in the picture. A plurality of object data is generated. The generated object data is related to the subject. The generation is based on the identification of the subject. An intended compression format of the pictured to be compressed in the video stream is determined. A pixel operation on the picture is performed. The performance is based on the determination of the intended compression format and before compression of the picture. The generated plurality of object data is related with the picture after compression of the picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: En-Shuo Hsu, Po-Hsun Tseng, David Shao Chung Chen, Wei-Te Chiang, Hsiao-Yung Chen
  • Patent number: 10976983
    Abstract: In an approach for smart collaboration, a plurality of images are received. Each image of the plurality of images is from a different device of a plurality of devices. The plurality of images are combined into a single combined image. The combined image is transferred to the plurality of devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Der-Joung Wang, David Shao Chung Chen, Lilian Lai, Louis Huang, Wei-Te Chiang, Molly Chang, Po-Hsun Tseng, Kuo-Liang Chou
  • Publication number: 20210092403
    Abstract: A picture is obtained. The picture is intended to be compressed in a video stream. The picture includes pixel data that depicts a scene. A subject in the pixel data that depicts the scene is identified. The identification is based on the pixel data included in the picture. A plurality of object data is generated. The generated object data is related to the subject. The generation is based on the identification of the subject. An intended compression format of the pictured to be compressed in the video stream is determined. A pixel operation on the picture is performed. The performance is based on the determination of the intended compression format and before compression of the picture. The generated plurality of object data is related with the picture after compression of the picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: En-Shuo Hsu, Po-Hsun Tseng, David Shao Chung Chen, Wei-Te Chiang, Hsiao-Yung Chen
  • Patent number: 10861935
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an epitaxy scheme for forming source/drain regions in a semiconductor device, such as an n-channel device. In an example, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming an active area on a substrate. The active area includes a source/drain region. The formation of the source/drain region includes forming a barrier region along a bottom surface and side surface of a recess in the active area. The barrier region includes arsenic having a first dopant concentration. The formation of the source/drain region further includes forming an epitaxial material on the barrier region in the recess. The epitaxial material includes phosphorous having a second dopant concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-I Kuo, Shao-Fu Fu, Chia-Ling Chan, Yi-Fang Pai, Li-Li Su, Wei Hao Lu, Wei Te Chiang, Chii-Horng Li
  • Publication number: 20200310737
    Abstract: In an approach for smart collaboration, a plurality of images are received. Each image of the plurality of images is from a different device of a plurality of devices. The plurality of images are combined into a single combined image. The combined image is transferred to the plurality of devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Der-Joung Wang, David Shao Chung Chen, Lilian Lai, Louis Huang, Wei-Te Chiang, Molly Chang, Po-Hsun Tseng, Kuo-Liang Chou
  • Publication number: 20200052098
    Abstract: An embodiment is a method including forming a raised portion of a substrate, forming fins on the raised portion of the substrate, forming an isolation region surrounding the fins, a first portion of the isolation region being on a top surface of the raised portion of the substrate between adjacent fins, forming a gate structure over the fins, and forming source/drain regions on opposing sides of the gate structure, wherein forming the source/drain regions includes epitaxially growing a first epitaxial layer on the fin adjacent the gate structure, etching back the first epitaxial layer, epitaxially growing a second epitaxial layer on the etched first epitaxial layer, and etching back the second epitaxial layer, the etched second epitaxial layer having a non-faceted top surface, the etched first epitaxial layer and the etched second epitaxial layer forming source/drain regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Tzu-Ching Lin, Chien-I Kuo, Wei Te Chiang, Wei Hao Lu, Li-Li Su, Chii-Horng Li
  • Publication number: 20190355816
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an epitaxy scheme for forming source/drain regions in a semiconductor device, such as an n-channel device. In an example, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming an active area on a substrate. The active area includes a source/drain region. The formation of the source/drain region includes forming a barrier region along a bottom surface and side surface of a recess in the active area. The barrier region includes arsenic having a first dopant concentration. The formation of the source/drain region further includes forming an epitaxial material on the barrier region in the recess. The epitaxial material includes phosphorous having a second dopant concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Chien-I Kuo, Shao-Fu Fu, Chia-Ling Chan, Yi-Fang Pai, Li-Li Su, Wei Hao Lu, Wei Te Chiang, Chii-Horng Li
  • Patent number: 10453943
    Abstract: An embodiment is a method including forming a raised portion of a substrate, forming fins on the raised portion of the substrate, forming an isolation region surrounding the fins, a first portion of the isolation region being on a top surface of the raised portion of the substrate between adjacent fins, forming a gate structure over the fins, and forming source/drain regions on opposing sides of the gate structure, wherein forming the source/drain regions includes epitaxially growing a first epitaxial layer on the fin adjacent the gate structure, etching back the first epitaxial layer, epitaxially growing a second epitaxial layer on the etched first epitaxial layer, and etching back the second epitaxial layer, the etched second epitaxial layer having a non-faceted top surface, the etched first epitaxial layer and the etched second epitaxial layer forming source/drain regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Ching Lin, Chien-I Kuo, Wei Te Chiang, Wei Hao Lu, Li-Li Su, Chii-Horng Li
  • Patent number: 10374038
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an epitaxy scheme for forming source/drain regions in a semiconductor device, such as an n-channel device. In an example, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming an active area on a substrate. The active area includes a source/drain region. The formation of the source/drain region includes forming a barrier region along a bottom surface and side surface of a recess in the active area. The barrier region includes arsenic having a first dopant concentration. The formation of the source/drain region further includes forming an epitaxial material on the barrier region in the recess. The epitaxial material includes phosphorous having a second dopant concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-I Kuo, Chii-Horng Li, Chia-Ling Chan, Li-Li Su, Yi-Fang Pai, Wei Te Chiang, Shao-Fu Fu, Wei Hao Lu
  • Publication number: 20190165100
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an epitaxy scheme for forming source/drain regions in a semiconductor device, such as an n-channel device. In an example, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming an active area on a substrate. The active area includes a source/drain region. The formation of the source/drain region includes forming a barrier region along a bottom surface and side surface of a recess in the active area. The barrier region includes arsenic having a first dopant concentration. The formation of the source/drain region further includes forming an epitaxial material on the barrier region in the recess. The epitaxial material includes phosphorous having a second dopant concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-I KUO, Chii-Horng LI, Chia-Ling CHAN, Li-Li SU, Yi-Fang PAI, Wei Te CHIANG, Shao-Fu FU, Wei Hao LU
  • Publication number: 20190109217
    Abstract: An embodiment is a method including forming a raised portion of a substrate, forming fins on the raised portion of the substrate, forming an isolation region surrounding the fins, a first portion of the isolation region being on a top surface of the raised portion of the substrate between adjacent fins, forming a gate structure over the fins, and forming source/drain regions on opposing sides of the gate structure, wherein forming the source/drain regions includes epitaxially growing a first epitaxial layer on the fin adjacent the gate structure, etching back the first epitaxial layer, epitaxially growing a second epitaxial layer on the etched first epitaxial layer, and etching back the second epitaxial layer, the etched second epitaxial layer having a non-faceted top surface, the etched first epitaxial layer and the etched second epitaxial layer forming source/drain regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Tzu-Ching Lin, Chien-I Kuo, Wei Te Chiang, Wei Hao Lu, Li-Li Su, Chii-Horng Li
  • Patent number: 10085146
    Abstract: A method for handling a plurality of instant message delivery media to a user of a mobile device is provided. The method may include detecting at least one instant message to be delivered to a recipient-user on the mobile device. The method may also include determining if a plurality of predefined conditions have been configured by the recipient-user. The method may further include displaying the at least one instant message to the recipient-user in accordance with the plurality of predefined conditions configured by the recipient-user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Shu-chih Chen, Jen-Ping Cheng, Wei-Te Chiang, Pei-yi Lin
  • Patent number: 10080135
    Abstract: A method for handling a plurality of instant message delivery media to a user of a mobile device is provided. The method may include detecting at least one instant message to be delivered to a recipient-user on the mobile device. The method may also include determining if a plurality of predefined conditions have been configured by the recipient-user. The method may further include displaying the at least one instant message to the recipient-user in accordance with the plurality of predefined conditions configured by the recipient-user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Shu-chih Chen, Jen-Ping Cheng, Wei-Te Chiang, Pei-yi Lin
  • Publication number: 20180151703
    Abstract: An embodiment is a method including forming a raised portion of a substrate, forming fins on the raised portion of the substrate, forming an isolation region surrounding the fins, a first portion of the isolation region being on a top surface of the raised portion of the substrate between adjacent fins, forming a gate structure over the fins, and forming source/drain regions on opposing sides of the gate structure, wherein forming the source/drain regions includes epitaxially growing a first epitaxial layer on the fin adjacent the gate structure, etching back the first epitaxial layer, epitaxially growing a second epitaxial layer on the etched first epitaxial layer, and etching back the second epitaxial layer, the etched second epitaxial layer having a non-faceted top surface, the etched first epitaxial layer and the etched second epitaxial layer forming source/drain regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Tzu-Ching Lin, Chien-I Kuo, Wei Te Chiang, Wei Hao Lu, Li-Li Su, Chii-Horng Li
  • Publication number: 20170168999
    Abstract: A method for translating a webpage includes receiving an HTML package comprising one or more HTML files and one or more corresponding program integrated information (PII) files, identifying elements corresponding to the one or more HTML files to be translated into a target language, creating a mapping file corresponding to the identified elements, wherein the mapping file indicates a PII file to which each identified element corresponds as well as context information corresponding to each PII file, translating the PII files indicated by the mapping file into a target language to provide translated PII files, and replacing untranslated PII files in the HTML package with corresponding translated PII files to provide a translated package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Xiao Long Chen, Wei-Te Chiang, Jia Yu Hu, Na Lv, Xi Ning Wang, Zhe Yan, Zhuo Zhao
  • Publication number: 20170111666
    Abstract: In an approach for storing frames of a video, a computer divides a video into one or more frames. The computer identifies a frame type associated with an individual frame within the divided one or more frames, wherein the identified frame type includes one of the following: an I-frame, a B-frame, and a P-frame. The computer stores the individual frame within a corresponding storage location based on the associated identified frame type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: David S.C. Chen, Hsiao-Yung Chen, Wei-Te Chiang, En-Shuo Hsu, Yu-Hsing Wu