Patents by Inventor Wen Liu

Wen Liu 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).

  • Patent number: 9282909
    Abstract: A measurement device with electroencephalography (EEG) and electrocardiography (ECG) functionalities includes a first shell having ECG functionality and a second shell. The first shell includes a first contact and a second contact located at a first side of the first shell; and a third contact located at a second side of the first shell, wherein the second side of the first shell is substantially opposite to the first side of the first shell. The second shell includes a fixing device, for connecting with and fixing on the first shell; and a fourth contact, a fifth contact and a sixth contact, located at a first side of the second shell, for electrically connecting with the first contact, the second contact and the third contact respectively when the first shell is connected to and fixed on the fixing device, in order to perform EEG measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Yuan Wang, Chi-Chan Chiang, Ting-Wen Liu, Chun-Chih Lai, Chia-Liang Lai
  • Patent number: 9282912
    Abstract: A measurement device with electroencephalography (EEG) and electrocardiography (ECG) functionalities includes a shell and a turning structure. The shell includes a first contact and a second contact located at a first side of the shell; and a third contact. The turning structure, disposed on the shell, is utilized for adjusting the third contact to be located at the first side when the measurement device is in an EEG mode, and adjusting the third contact to be located at a second side of the shell when the measurement device his in an ECG mode, wherein the second side is substantially opposite to the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chi-Chan Chiang, Chia-Yuan Wang, Chia-Liang Lai, Ting-Wen Liu, Chun-Chih Lai
  • Publication number: 20160064317
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an interposer substrate, including providing a carrier having a first circuit layer formed thereon, forming a plurality of conductive pillars on the first circuit layer, forming a first insulating layer on the carrier, with the conductive pillars being exposed from the first insulating layer, forming on the conductive pillars a second circuit layer that is electrically connected to the conductive pillars, forming a second insulating layer on the second surface of the first insulating layer and the second circuit layer, exposing a portion of a surface of the second circuit layer from the second insulating layer, and removing the carrier. The invention further provides the interposer substrate as described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Che-Wei HSU, Shih-Ping HSU, Chih-Wen LIU
  • Publication number: 20160064287
    Abstract: A method includes providing a first source/drain contact, providing a second source/drain contact, and surrounding the first and second source/drain contacts with a dielectric material layer. The providing a first source/drain contact and the providing a second source/drain contact are performed one after the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: CHI-WEN LIU, CHAO-HSIUNG WANG
  • Publication number: 20160064560
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transistor device having an epitaxial carbon layer and/or a carbon implantation region that provides for a low variation of voltage threshold, and an associated method of formation. In some embodiments, the transistor device has an epitaxial region arranged within a recess within a semiconductor substrate. The epitaxial region has a carbon doped silicon epitaxial layer and a silicon epitaxial layer disposed onto the carbon doped silicon epitaxial layer. A gate structure is arranged over the silicon epitaxial layer. The gate structure has a gate dielectric layer disposed onto the silicon epitaxial layer and a gate electrode layer disposed onto the gate dielectric layer. A source region and a drain region are arranged on opposing sides of a channel region disposed below the gate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Tsung-Hsing Yu, Chia-Wen Liu, Yeh Hsu, Shih-Syuan Huang, Ken-Ichi Goto, Zhiqiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20160064498
    Abstract: Provided is a memory device, including a plurality of gate pillar structures and a plurality of dielectric pillars. The gate pillar structures and the dielectric pillars are arranged alternately and separately along a first direction, and are arranged alternately and contact each other along a second direction. In addition, the gate pillar structures and the dielectric pillars are embedded in a stack layer along a third direction, thereby dividing the stack layer into a plurality of stack structures. A sidewall of each of the dielectric pillars in the second direction and a sidewall of the adjacent gate pillar structure in the second direction are not coplanar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Kuang-Wen Liu
  • Publication number: 20160064524
    Abstract: A tunneling field-effect transistor (TFET) device is disclosed. A frustoconical protrusion structure is disposed over the substrate and protrudes out of the plane of substrate. A drain region is disposed over the substrate adjacent to the frustoconical protrusion structure and extends to a bottom portion of the frustoconical protrusion structure as a raised drain region. A gate stack is disposed over the substrate. The gate stack has a planar portion, which is parallel to the surface of substrate and a gating surface, which wraps around a middle portion of the frustoconical protrusion structure, including overlapping with the raised drain region. An isolation dielectric layer is disposed between the planar portion of the gate stack and the drain region. A source region is disposed as a top portion of the frustoconical protrusion structure, including overlapping with a top portion of the gating surface of the gate stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Harry-Hak-Lay Chuang, Cheng-Cheng Kuo, Chi-Wen Liu, Ming Zhu
  • Publication number: 20160052940
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds of Formula I-I and embodiments and salts thereof for the treatment of diseases (e.g., neurodegenerative diseases). R1, R2, R3, X1, X2, A and Cy variable in Formula I-I all have the meaning as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: GENENTECH, INC.
    Inventors: ANTHONY ESTRADA, LITING DONG, KEVIN X. CHEN, PAUL GIBBONS, MALCOLM HUESTIS, TERRY KELLAR, WEN LIU, CHANGYOU MA, JOSEPH LYSSIKATOS, ALAN OLIVERO, SNAHEL PATEL, DANIEL SHORE, MICHAEL SIU
  • Patent number: 9269632
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method for fabricating a semiconductor device is disclosed. An exemplary semiconductor device includes a substrate including a fin structure disposed over the substrate. The fin structure includes one or more fins. The semiconductor device further includes an insulation material disposed on the substrate. The semiconductor device further includes a gate structure disposed on a portion of the fin structure and on a portion of the insulation material. The gate structure traverses each fin of the fin structure. The semiconductor device further includes a source and drain feature formed from a material having a continuous and uninterrupted surface area. The source and drain feature includes a surface in a plane that is in direct contact with a surface in a parallel plane of the insulation material, each of the one or more fins of the fin structure, and the gate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Wen Liu, Chao-Hsiung Wang
  • Publication number: 20160046171
    Abstract: A method controls the discharge of temperature-conditioned air from a plurality of zone outlets of an automotive HVAC system via an open architecture multi-zone HVAC unit having a single blower fan, an evaporator downstream of the blower and a heater downstream of the evaporator, wherein each zone in the module includes a temperature mix door for proportioning hot and cold air, which is controlled by a separate Discharge Temperature Maintenance control (DTM control), and an output valve for controlling a zonal output flow rate. The output valve of each zone outlet is placed in an output valve position associated with a target resistance; and the single blower fan is operated at a minimum voltage required for generating a total requested blower output flowrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Yanping Xia, Mingyu Wang, Wen Liu, Prasad S. Kadle, Jeffrey C. Kinmartin
  • Publication number: 20160048426
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for backing up data. The method includes: determining whether a new file of a predetermined type exists locally; calculating a checked value corresponding to the new file according to a predetermined algorithm if the new file of the predetermined type exists; sending a query request containing the checked value to a connected router, so as to query whether a file having the checked value is stored in the router; and backing up the new file to the router if determining that no file having the checked value is stored in the router according to a query result returned from the router.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Tiejun Liu, Wen Liu, Zheng Li
  • Publication number: 20160049396
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for fabricating semiconductor device structures on a substrate. For example, a substrate including a first region and a second region is provided. One or more first semiconductor device structures are formed on the first region. One or more semiconductor fins are formed on the second region. One or more second semiconductor device structures are formed on the semiconductor fins. A top surface of the semiconductor fins is higher than a top surface of the first semiconductor device structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: CHI-WEN Liu, CHAO-HSIUNG WANG
  • Publication number: 20160049472
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a nanowire structure and a stressor. The nanowire structure includes a first channel section and a second channel section. The stressor subjects the first channel section to a first strain level and the second channel section to a second strain level greater than the first strain level. The difference between the second strain level and the first strain level is less than the second strain level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: TSUNG-HSING YU, YEH HSU, CHIA-WEN LIU, JEAN-PIERRE COLINGE
  • Publication number: 20160035684
    Abstract: An embodiment is a bump bond pad structure that comprises a substrate comprising a top layer, a reinforcement pad disposed on the top layer, an intermediate layer above the top layer, an intermediate connection pad disposed on the intermediate layer, an outer layer above the intermediate layer, and an under bump metal (UBM) connected to the intermediate connection pad through an opening in the outer layer. Further embodiments may comprise a via mechanically coupling the intermediate connection pad to the reinforcement pad. The via may comprise a feature selected from the group consisting of a solid via, a substantially ring-shaped via, or a five by five array of vias. Yet, a further embodiment may comprise a secondary reinforcement pad, and a second via mechanically coupling the reinforcement pad to the secondary reinforcement pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Hsiu-Ping Wei, Hsien-Wei Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ying-Ju Chen, Yu-Wen Liu
  • Publication number: 20160035849
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a semiconductor device. An exemplary structure for a nanowire structure comprises a first semiconductor material having a first lattice constant and a first linear thermal expansion constant; and a second semiconductor material having a second lattice constant and a second linear thermal expansion constant surrounding the first semiconductor material, wherein a ratio of the first lattice constant to the second lattice constant is from 0.98 to 1.02, wherein a ratio of the first linear thermal expansion constant to the second linear thermal expansion constant is greater than 1.2 or less than 0.8.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Kuo-Cheng Ching, Chi-Wen Liu, Chao-Hsiung Wang
  • Publication number: 20160023337
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a steam powered nailing gun. In certain embodiments, the steam powered nailing gun includes a handle, a casing, a high pressure water pump, a piston mechanism, a nailing gun base, and a nail magazine. The piston mechanism is connected to the casing. One end of the piston mechanism is connected to the high pressure water pump, and another end is connected to nailing gun base. The nail magazine is disposed at a position corresponding to piston mechanism on the nailing gun base. A phase transition thermal storage device and a steam power generator are positioned inside casing having steam power generator inside phase transition thermal storage device. The steam power generator is connected to high pressure water pump and piston mechanism. The high pressure water pump is further connected to a water supply device 11 on the handle through a second water supply pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gui-Wen Liu, Ming-Jun Yang, Jin-Quan Huang
  • Publication number: 20160027689
    Abstract: Self-aligned contacts are provided. In an embodiment the self-aligned contacts are formed by partially removing a first dielectric material from adjacent to a gate electrode and fully removing a second dielectric material from adjacent to the gate electrode. A conductive material is deposited into the regions of the removed first dielectric material and the second dielectric material, and the conductive material and metal gates are recessed below a spacer. A dielectric layer is deposited over the recessed conductive material and the recessed metal gates, and the self-aligned contacts are formed through the dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Chao-Hsun Wang, Shih-Wen Liu, Fu-Kai Yang, Hsien-Cheng Wang, Mei-Yun Wang
  • Publication number: 20160023336
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a phase transition heat storage device. In certain embodiments, the phase transition heat storage device includes a housing, a phase transition material body, a plurality of heating devices, a temperature sensor, and a temperature controller. The phase transition material body is disposed inside the housing. The heating devices enter the housing and are implanted inside the phase transition material body. The temperature sensor has a first end and a second end. The temperature controller is disposed outside of the housing. The first end of the temperature sensor is disposed inside the phase transition material body, and the second end of the temperature sensor is connected to the temperature controller through a first wire. The heating devices are connected to the temperature controller through a second wire. The present invention also relates to a steam powered nailing gun having a phase transition heat storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gui-Wen Liu, Ming-Jun Yang, Jin-Quan Huang
  • Publication number: 20160023340
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a spring reset device for a piston mechanism. In certain embodiments, the spring reset device includes: a connecting plate, a pull rod, a plurality of reset springs, and a plurality of brackets. The connecting plate has a plurality of connecting pins. Each of the reset springs has a first end, and a second end. Each of the brackets has a connecting pin. The spring reset device is positioned on a top end of a piston body. The piston body includes a piston cylinder body, a piston plate, a piston rod, and a cylinder cover. A lower side of the piston plate is connected to the piston rod through a thread. First end of each of reset springs is rotatably connected to a hook portion of connecting plate. Second end of each of reset springs is rotatably connected a hook portion of a corresponding bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gui-Wen Liu, Ming-Jun Yang, Jin-Quan Huang
  • Publication number: 20160023338
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cylinder cover for a cylinder of a piston mechanism. In certain embodiments, the cylinder cover includes a cylinder cover body, a valve plate, and a one-directional valve. The cylinder cover body has an exhaust port, and an oil intake. The exhaust port and oil intake are disposed on outer circumference of the cylinder cover body. The one directional oil valve is formed by a compression spring and a ball. An inner end of the oil intake is connected to the compression spring through the ball and the ball is disposed between one end of the compression spring and the inner end of the oil intake. The valve plate is retained on an inner wall of the cylinder cover body by a retaining nut. The cylinder cover further has an auxiliary heating rod inside cylinder cover body for pre-heating cylinder cover to a predetermined temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gui-Wen Liu, Ming-Jun Yang, Jin-Quan Huang