Patents by Inventor Wen Lin
Wen Lin 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).
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Patent number: 8809175Abstract: Multi-stage preheat high-temperature anneal processes after the deposition of the gate dielectric layer(s) reduce the number of interfacial sites and improve the negative bias temperature instability (NTBI) performance of a p-type metal-oxide-semiconductor transistor (PMOS). The gate dielectric layers may include an interfacial oxide layer and a high-k dielectric layer. The multi-stage preheat is designed to reduce dopant deactivation and to improve inter-mixing between the interfacial oxide layer and the high-k dielectric layer. The high-temperature anneal is used to reduce the number of interfacial sites at the interface between the silicon substrate and the interfacial oxide layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chun Hsiung Tsai, Xiong-Fei Yu, Yu-Lien Huang, Da-Wen Lin
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Publication number: 20140225192Abstract: A semiconductor structure comprises a substrate having a first conductive type; a deep well having a second conductive type formed in the substrate; a first well having the first conductive type and a second well having the second conductive type both formed in the deep well and the second well spaced apart from the first well; a gate electrode formed on the substrate and disposed between the first and second wells; an isolation extending down from the surface of the substrate and disposed between the gate electrode and the second well; a conductive plug including a first portion and a second portion electrically connected to each other, and the first portion electrically connected to the gate electrode, and the second portion penetrating into the isolation. The bottom surface of the second portion of the conductive plug is covered by the isolation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chiu-Te Lee, Ke-Feng Lin, Shu-Wen Lin, Kun-Huang Yu, Chih-Chung Wang, Te-Yuan Wu
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Publication number: 20140225882Abstract: A display panel includes a gate driving circuit and a control circuit. The gate driving circuit includes a plurality of circuit stages. An Nth-circuit stage of the circuit stages includes a start unit, a drive unit, a first pull-down unit, a second pull-down unit, and a current detecting unit. The drive unit is configured to provide a dock signal to an Nth-output terminal. The first pull-down unit is configured to make an enable node have a first pull-down voltage. The second pull-down unit is configured to provide a disable node with a second pull-down voltage. The current detecting unit is configured to detect an error current passing through the first pull-down unit and output an error signal according to the error current. The control circuit is configured to adjust the second pull-down voltage according to the error signal of the Nth-circuit stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: E Ink Holdings Inc.Inventors: Chi-Liang WU, Po-Hsin LIN, Chin-Wen LIN, Ted-Hong SHINN
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Patent number: 8805916Abstract: Digital signal processing (“DSP”) circuit blocks are provided that can more easily work together to perform larger (e.g., more complex and/or more arithmetically precise) DSP operations if desired. These DSP blocks may also include redundancy circuitry that facilitates stitching together multiple such blocks despite an inability to use some block (e.g., because of a circuit defect).Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Altera CorporationInventors: Martin Langhammer, Yi-Wen Lin, Keone Streicher
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Patent number: 8796691Abstract: A system for displaying images and fabricating method thereof are provided. The system includes a thin film transistor substrate including a substrate having a display area and a pad area. The thin film transistor substrate further includes a conductive line disposed on the substrate in the display area. The conductive line includes a lower metal line, an upper metal line and a middle metal line therebetween. The width of the middle metal line is narrower than that of the upper metal line.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Innolux CorporationInventors: Chieh-Wen Lin, Chih-Chieh Wang, Sheng-Wen Chang, Te-Chang Wan
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Publication number: 20140205991Abstract: A method is provided for providing teaching-learning materials corresponding to real-world scenarios. Teaching-learning materials are provided and stored in advance, wherein each item of the teaching-learning materials corresponds to coordinates marking locations for at least one landmark. A service request specifying the coordinates of a location for a specific client device is received. One item of the teaching-learning materials is then selected in response to the service request, wherein the selected teaching-learning material corresponding to the landmark that is located on or near the location of the client device. Learning service is provided based on the selected teaching-learning material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Yushi Xu, Kang-Wen Lin
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Patent number: 8786951Abstract: A composite optical film is provided. The composite optical film sequentially includes a substrate, a light diffusion layer, and a light-gathering layer. The light diffusion layer includes a binder and plural micro beads dispersed therein. The thickness of the light diffusion layer is 2-6 times of the average diameter of the micro beads, and the distance between adjacent micro beads is smaller than the average diameter of the micro beads. The light-gathering layer has plural light-gathering micro structures.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Eternal Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsung-Hsing Wang, Po-Wen Lin, Yi-Chia Wang, Jui-Kai Hu
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Patent number: 8785286Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit includes providing a semiconductor wafer including a semiconductor fin dispatched on a surface of the semiconductor wafer; forming a dopant-rich layer having an impurity on a top surface and sidewalls of the semiconductor fin, wherein the impurity is of n-type or p-type; performing a knock-on implantation to drive the impurity into the semiconductor fin; and removing the dopant-rich layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chun Hsiung Tsai, Chien-Tai Chan, Mao-Rong Yeh, Da-Wen Lin
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Patent number: 8779892Abstract: A wireless illumination controller with the function to set the lowest driving power includes a microprocessor, a driver, an illumination control switch, and a wireless receiving module. The microprocessor is built in with an adjustable lowest power and connected with the driver, the illumination control switch, the wireless receiving module and a power processing module. The illumination control switch is used to set the lowest power of the microprocessor. After the wireless receiving module receives a wireless illumination adjustment command, the power of the driving signal output from the driver is controlled to be not lower than the lowest power. Therefore, when a user adjusts the illumination, the driving power is never lower than the lowest driving power of the corresponding light bulb, thereby avoiding flickering.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Arc Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wen-Lin Chen
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Patent number: 8772793Abstract: An exemplary LED includes an electrode layer, an LED die, a transparent electrically conductive layer, and an electrically insulating layer. The electrode layer includes a first section and a second section electrically insulated from the first section. The LED die is arranged on and electrically connected to the second section of the electrode layer. The transparent electrically conductive layer is formed on the LED die and electrically connects the LED die to the first section of the electrode layer. The electrically insulating layer is located between the LED die and the transparent electrically conductive layer to insulate the transparent electrically conductive layer from the second section of the electrode layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Advanced Optoelectronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shih-Cheng Huang, Po-Min Tu, Ya-Wen Lin
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Patent number: 8772114Abstract: A method of semiconductor fabrication including forming a first work function metal layer on a first region of the substrate and forming a metal layer on the first work function metal layer and on a second region of the substrate. A dummy layer is formed on the metal layer. The layers are then patterned to form a first gate structure in the first region and a second gate structure in the second region of the substrate. The dummy layer is then removed to expose the metal layer, which is treated. The treatment may be an oxygen treatment that allows the metal layer to function as a second work function layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hak-Lay Chuang, Ming Zhu, Hui-Wen Lin, Bao-Ru Young
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Patent number: 8774546Abstract: A method and an apparatus for single-image-based rain streak removal are introduced herein. In this method and apparatus, an original image is decomposed into a high frequency part and a low frequency part, and the high frequency image is then decomposed into a rain part and a non-rain part. The non-rain high frequency image and the original low frequency image are used to produce a non-rain image.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Li-Wei Kang, Chia-Wen Lin, Che-Tsung Lin, Yu-Chen Lin
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Patent number: 8772147Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes forming a first set of gate electrodes over a substrate, adjacent gate electrodes of the first set of gate electrodes being separated by a first gap width, and having a first gate width. The method includes forming a second set of gate electrodes over the substrate, adjacent gate electrodes of the second set of gate electrodes being separated by a second gap width less than the first gap width, and having a second gate width greater than the first gate width. The method further includes forming a first set of spacer structures on sidewalls of the first and second sets of gate electrodes. The method further includes forming a second set of spacer structures abutting the first set of spacer structures and removing a subset of the second set of spacer structures over the sidewalls of the second set of gate electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Lee-Wee Teo, Ming Zhu, Hui-Wen Lin, Bao-Ru Young, Harry-Hak-Lay Chuang
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Publication number: 20140187387Abstract: The present invention relates to a stair exercise device for simulating stair climbing, the device having a plurality of steps which are activated by the weight of a person walking up them. A stationary platform at the base of the stair exercise device sends a signal to a controller to bring the exercise device to a controlled stop when an operator steps onto the platform. The steps of the exercise device stop in a predetermined location when the exercise device comes to a controlled stop, ensuring proper step location to allow the operator to easily enter and exit the exercise device. Steps have a step platform of a different color than the risers between steps to aid in foot placement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Mrako A. Fenster, Derek L. Nelson, Chih-Ming Lai, Kung-Lung Lai, Chieh-Wen Lin, Ming-Hsin Chi, Chinh-Kuo Huang, Yung-Fa Wang
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Publication number: 20140187863Abstract: An endoscope controlling device includes a rigid tube mounted to an end face of a base and in communication with a compartment in the base. A positioning groove is formed in an inner periphery of the base and includes a bottom wall having a slot. A linear displacement control module includes a control member and a movable board. The control member is aligned with a through-hole in a periphery of the base. The control member controls longitudinal movement of the movable board in the compartment along a longitudinal axis of the base via a driving gear. An optical element receiving drum is mounted to the movable board. A rotational movement control module is mounted around the optical element receiving drum and received in the positioning groove of the base. A portion of the rotational movement control module is extended through the slot and exposed outside of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Cheng-Wen Lin, Wei-Jen Shih, Yen-Nien Chen, Tzyy-Ker Sue, Pei-Yuan Lee, Hung-Wen Huang, Chien-Sheng Lo
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Publication number: 20140183445Abstract: An LED package includes a substrate, a buffer layer formed on the substrate, an epitaxial structure formed on the buffer layer, and a plurality of carbon nanotube bundles formed in the epitaxial structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: YA-WEN LIN, CHING-HSUEH CHIU, PO-MIN TU, SHIH-CHENG HUANG
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Patent number: 8765166Abstract: Drug delivery devices comprising a non-bioabsorbable polymer structure configured to support a composition comprising an active agent. The devices include a plurality of portions fused together and a recess configured to support the composition. At least one of the portions includes an impermeable polymer and at least one other portion includes a rate-limiting water-permeable polymer. The rate-limiting water-permeable polymer allows for transportation of the active agent to an exterior of the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Novaer Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Casey Kopczynski, Cheng-Wen Lin, Chris Sutay
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Patent number: 8766358Abstract: A semiconductor structure comprises a substrate having a first conductive type; a deep well having a second conductive type formed in the substrate and extending down from a surface of the substrate; a first well having the first conductive type and a second well having the second conductive type both formed in the deep well and extending down from the surface of the substrate, and the second well spaced apart from the first well; a gate electrode formed on the substrate and disposed between the first and second wells; an isolation extending down from the surface of the substrate and disposed between the gate electrode and the second well; a conductive plug including a first portion and a second portion electrically connected to each other, and the first portion electrically connected to the gate electrode, and the second portion penetrating into the isolation.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Chiu-Te Lee, Ke-Feng Lin, Shu-Wen Lin, Kun-Huang Yu, Chih-Chung Wang, Te-Yuan Wu
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Publication number: 20140175117Abstract: A dispensing device for a vending machine includes at least one bracket, base, tray, blocking plate, and jacking member. A plurality of trays holds a plurality of bases level, one item of products being kept on one level base. The tray is rotatable to release the base, allowing only one item of products to drop down by gravity for the customer, and the jacking member is rotated out of the bracket with the tray to rotate the first blocking plate to hold the remaining and unpurchased products on their respective bases.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.Inventors: Yun-Lung CHEN, Wen-Lin XIE, Jia-Fu LI
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Patent number: RE45060Abstract: The disclosure relates to spacer structures of a semiconductor device. An exemplary structure for a semiconductor device comprises a substrate having a first active region and a second active region; a plurality of first gate electrodes having a gate pitch over the first active region, wherein each first gate electrode has a first width; a plurality of first spacers adjoining the plurality of first gate electrodes, wherein each first spacer has a third width; a plurality of second gate electrodes having the same gate pitch as the plurality of first gate electrodes over the second active region, wherein each second gate electrode has a second width greater than the first width; and a plurality of second spacers adjoining the plurality of second gate electrodes, wherein each second spacer has a fourth width less than the third width.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Lee-Wee Teo, Ming Zhu, Hui-Wen Lin, Bao-Ru Young, Harry-Hak-Lay Chuang
