Patents by Inventor Wen Kuo

Wen Kuo 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: 20190326164
    Abstract: A method includes forming a dielectric layer, forming a photo resist over the dielectric layer, forming a first mask layer over the photo resist, and forming a second mask layer over the first mask layer. A first-photo-first-etching is performed to form a first via pattern in the second mask layer, wherein the first-photo-first-etching stops on a top surface of the first mask layer. A second-photo-second-etching is performed to form a second via pattern in the second mask layer, wherein the second-photo-second-etching stops on the top surface of the first mask layer. The first mask layer is etched using the second mask layer as an etching mask. The photo resist and the dielectric layer are etched to simultaneously transfer the first via pattern and the second via pattern into the dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Jung-Hau Shiu, Chung-Chi Ko, Tze-Liang Lee, Wen-Kuo Hsieh, Yu-Yun Peng
  • Publication number: 20190324055
    Abstract: The system is configured for performing scanning electrochemical microscopy via non-local continuous line probes. The continuous line probes include an insulating probe substrate, an insulating layer, and a conductive band electrode. The system includes a sample stage for positioning a sample substrate to be imaged so as to enable contact with the insulting probe substrate at an angle ?CLP. The continuous line probe is translated across the sample substrate and changes in the signal generated at the continuous line probe are identified to indicate the presence of features on the sample substrate. A plurality of scans are performed at different angles via rotating the sample stage or the continuous line probe, the results of which are combined and analyzed to produce an image of the sample substrate via compressed sensing reconstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Daniel Vincent Esposito, Glen O'Neil, John Wright, Han-wen Kuo, Anna E. Dorfi
  • Publication number: 20190298702
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are topical pharmaceutical compositions of Sebacoyl Dinalbuphine Ester (SDE) and methods of using such compositions for treating pruritus, pain, and inflammatory conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Wendy Huang Chern, Chan-Jung Li, Shu-Wen Kuo, David Chih-Kuang Chou, Yu-En Tien
  • Patent number: 10382744
    Abstract: A monitor system includes at least one three-dimensional camera circuit and a controller. Each of the at least one three-dimensional camera circuit is used for capturing a plurality of images including an object, and generating a depth map corresponding to the object according to the plurality of images. The controller is used for determining a plurality of feature points corresponding to the object according to the plurality of images or depth map, determining relative coordinates of the plurality of feature points according to the depth map, generating external information corresponding to the object according to the relative coordinates of the plurality of feature points, and generating monitor information corresponding to the object according to the external information corresponding to the object and reference parameters corresponding to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: eYs3D Microelectronics, Co.
    Inventors: Chao-Chun Lu, Wen-Kuo Lin
  • Publication number: 20190244343
    Abstract: A method for scanning and analyzing a surface, the method comprising: receiving a piece of equipment with a target surface for inspection; receiving an input from a user; determining at least one scan parameter based on the user input; scanning the target surface using an optical detector in accordance with the at least one scan parameter; generating an image of the target surface; correcting the image of the target surface to remove at least one undesired feature to generate a corrected image based on the at least one scan parameter; and analyzing the corrected image to determine at least one geometric parameter of the target surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiang CHUANG, Becky LIAO, Cheng-Kang HU, Shou-Wen KUO, Jiun-Rong PAI, Hsu-Shui LIU
  • Publication number: 20190240828
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base having a tool storage area for removably storing tools and a compartment below the tool storage area. The tool box further includes a lid selectively securable to the base in a closed position to secure the tools and releasable to an open position that provides user access to the tools. Still further, the tool box includes a processor and machine readable media storing instructions for performing a service operation with one or more of the tools, as well as a input device coupled to the processor, and an output device coupled to the processor for outputting at least a portion of the instructions to a user for servicing the target device. The input device is for receiving identification data and providing the identification data to the processor, wherein the identification data identifies a target device upon which the service operation is to be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Chang-Hsing Lee, Ming-Wang Tsai, Chiung Wen Kuo, Chiati Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10347505
    Abstract: A method includes exposing and developing a negative photo resist, and performing a treatment on the negative photo resist using an electron beam. After the treatment, a layer underlying the photo resist is etched using the negative photo resist as an etching mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Kuo Hsieh, Tsung-Hung Chu, Ming-Chung Liang
  • Patent number: 10340178
    Abstract: A method includes forming a dielectric layer, forming a photo resist over the dielectric layer, forming a first mask layer over the photo resist, and forming a second mask layer over the first mask layer. A first-photo-first-etching is performed to form a first via pattern in the second mask layer, wherein the first-photo-first-etching stops on a top surface of the first mask layer. A second-photo-second-etching is performed to form a second via pattern in the second mask layer, wherein the second-photo-second-etching stops on the top surface of the first mask layer. The first mask layer is etched using the second mask layer as an etching mask. The photo resist and the dielectric layer are etched to simultaneously transfer the first via pattern and the second via pattern into the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-Hau Shiu, Chung-Chi Ko, Tze-Liang Lee, Wen-Kuo Hsieh, Yu-Yun Peng
  • Patent number: 10314847
    Abstract: The present invention discloses scalarane sesterterpenoids represented by formula (I) and meroditerpenoid represented by formula (II), which are extracted from Carteriospongia sp. sponge: where R1 is —CH3 or —C2H5. The compounds of formula (I) can be used to be an anticancer, act as an inhibitor targeting to topoisomerase II and hsp90 and a pharmaceutical composition for anticancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: National Dong Hwa University
    Inventors: Mei-Chin Lu, Ping-Jyun Sung, Jui-Hsin Su, Kuei-Hung Lai, Yi-Chang Liu, Ying-Chi Du, Yu-Ming Hsu, Ming-Kai Weng, Fu-Wen Kuo
  • Publication number: 20190163149
    Abstract: A semiconductor equipment management method applicable to an electronic device for managing multiple pieces of semiconductor equipment is provided. The pieces of semiconductor equipment are respectively controlled through multiple control hosts, and the control hosts and the electronic device are connected to a switch device. The method includes: receiving real-time image information of each control host through the switch device; determining whether the real-time image information of each control host includes a triggering event by performing an image recognition on the real-time image information; executing a macro corresponding to the triggering event, where the macro includes at least one self-defined operation; generating at least one input command according to the self-defined operation of the executed macro; and controlling the control hosts to execute the self-defined operation of the executed macro by transmitting the input command to the control hosts through the switch device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sing-Tsung Li, Hsu-Shui Liu, Jiun-Rong Pai, Sheng-Hsiang Chuang, Shou-Wen Kuo, Chien-Ko Liao
  • Publication number: 20190164265
    Abstract: A method includes: receiving a defect map from a defect scanner, wherein the defect map comprises at least one defect location of a semiconductor workpiece; annotating the defect map with a reference fiducial location of the semiconductor workpiece; determining a detected fiducial location within image data of the semiconductor workpiece; determining an offset correction based on comparing the detected fiducial location with the reference fiducial location; producing a corrected defect map by applying the offset correction to the defect map, wherein the applying the offset correction translocates the at least one defect location; and transferring the corrected defect map to a defect reviewer configured to perform root cause analysis based on the corrected defect map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Chien-Ko Liao, Ya-Hsun Hsueh, Sheng-Hsiang Chuang, Hsu-Shul Liu, Jiun-Rong Pai, Shou-Wen Kuo
  • Publication number: 20190164793
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes a profiler configured to detect variations along a surface of a semiconductor stage; and a jig configured to move the profiler along an axis over the semiconductor stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Cheng-Kang HU, Hsu-Shui LIU, Jiun-Rong PAI, Shou-Wen KUO, Sheng-Hsiang CHUANG, Cheng-Hung CHEN
  • Publication number: 20190160053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injectable, extended-release, pharmaceutical formulations comprising a nalbuphine ester prodrug homogenously dissolved in a solution comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable oil and an oil-miscible retaining solvent, as well as manufacturing processes and medical uses of the formulations. The invention further provides methods for adjusting the duration of action of the formulations by varying the ratio of the pharmaceutically acceptable oil and the oil-miscible retaining solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Chan-Jung LI, David Chih-Kuang Chou, Jin-Ding Huang, Shin-Jr Tsai, Shu-Wen Kuo, Yu-En Tien
  • Publication number: 20190145003
    Abstract: A gas tube, a gas supply system containing the same and a semiconductor manufacturing method using the same are provided. The gas tube includes a porous material body and a resistant sheath surrounding the porous material body. The porous material body has a hollow tube structure and an empty cavity inside the hollow tube structure. The porous material body is hydrophobic and has a plurality of pores therein. The resistant sheath is disposed on the porous material body and surrounds the porous material body. The resistant sheath includes a plurality of holes penetrating through the resistant sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Shiung Chen, Cheng-Yi Huang, Chih-Shen Yang, Shou-Wen Kuo, Po-Wen Chai
  • Publication number: 20190148187
    Abstract: A detaping machine is adapted for removing a tape from a frame, the tape includes a wafer mounting area and a periphery area surrounding the wafer mounting area. The detaping machine includes a carrier and a detaping module. The carrier is for supporting the tape and the frame. The detaping module includes an elastic pressing device and a detaping head, wherein the periphery area of the tape is adapted to be pressed by the elastic pressing device, and the wafer mounting area of the tape is adapted to be pressed by the detaping head. A detaping method is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsung-Sheng Kuo, Hsu-Shui Liu, Jiun-Rong Pai, Shou-Wen Kuo, Wen-Chin Kan, Yang-Ann Chu
  • Patent number: 10283388
    Abstract: A detaping machine is adapted for removing a tape from a frame, the tape includes a wafer mounting area and a periphery area surrounding the wafer mounting area. The detaping machine includes a carrier and a detaping module. The carrier is for supporting the tape and the frame. The detaping module includes an elastic pressing device and a detaping head, wherein the periphery area of the tape is adapted to be pressed by the elastic pressing device, and the wafer mounting area of the tape is adapted to be pressed by the detaping head. A detaping method is further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsung-Sheng Kuo, Hsu-Shui Liu, Jiun-Rong Pai, Shou-Wen Kuo, Wen-Chin Kan, Yang-Ann Chu
  • Publication number: 20190131116
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a system. The system includes a radio frequency (RF) generator configured to output a RF signal. A transmission line is coupled to the RF generator. A plasma chamber is coupled to RF generator via the transmission line, wherein the plasma chamber is configured to generate a plasma based on the RF signal. A micro-arc detecting element is configured to determine whether a micro-arc has occurred in the plasma chamber based on the RF signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Feng-Kuang Wu, Chih-Kuo Chang, Hsu-Shui Liu, Jiun-Rong Pai, Shou-Wen Kuo, Sing-Tsung Li
  • Publication number: 20190103314
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a processing tool for processing a singulated semiconductor die. The tool includes an evaluation unit, a drying unit, and a die wipe station. The evaluation unit is configured to subject the singulated semiconductor die to a liquid to detect flaws in the singulated semiconductor die. The drying unit is configured to dry the liquid from a frontside of the singulated semiconductor die. The die wipe station includes an absorptive drying structure configured to absorb the liquid from a backside of the singulated semiconductor die after the drying unit has dried the liquid from the frontside of the singulated semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Tsung-Sheng Kuo, Hsu-Shui Liu, Jiun-Rong Pai, Shou-Wen Kuo, Yang-Ann Chu
  • Publication number: 20190096752
    Abstract: A method includes forming a dielectric layer, forming a photo resist over the dielectric layer, forming a first mask layer over the photo resist, and forming a second mask layer over the first mask layer. A first-photo-first-etching is performed to form a first via pattern in the second mask layer, wherein the first-photo-first-etching stops on a top surface of the first mask layer. A second-photo-second-etching is performed to form a second via pattern in the second mask layer, wherein the second-photo-second-etching stops on the top surface of the first mask layer. The first mask layer is etched using the second mask layer as an etching mask. The photo resist and the dielectric layer are etched to simultaneously transfer the first via pattern and the second via pattern into the dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Jung-Hau Shiu, Chung-Chi Ko, Tze-Liang Lee, Wen-Kuo Hsieh, Yu-Yun Peng
  • Publication number: 20190067057
    Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting wafer carriers is disclosed. In one example, the apparatus includes: a housing having an opening on a wall of the housing; a load port outside the housing; a robot arm inside the housing; and a processor. The load port is coupled to the wall and configured to load a wafer carrier for inspection. The robot arm is configured to move a first camera connected to the robot arm. The first camera is configured to capture a plurality of images of the wafer carrier. The processor is configured to process the plurality of images to inspect the wafer carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Cheng-Kang Hu, Shau-Wen Kuo, Sheng-Hsiang Chuang, Jiun-Rong Pai, Hsu-Shui Liu