Patents by Inventor Wen-Yu Yang
Wen-Yu Yang 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: 11943877Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a circuit substrate having opposing first and second sides, a redistribution structure disposed at the first side, and a dielectric structure disposed at the second side. The circuit substrate includes a first circuit layer disposed at the first side and a second circuit layer disposed at the second side. The redistribution structure is electrically coupled to the circuit substrate and includes a first leveling dielectric layer covering the first circuit layer, a first thin-film dielectric layer disposed on the first leveling dielectric layer and having a material different from the first leveling dielectric layer, and a first redistributive layer disposed on the first thin-film dielectric layer and penetrating through the first thin-film dielectric layer and the first leveling dielectric layer to be in contact with the first circuit layer. The dielectric structure includes a second leveling dielectric layer disposed below the second circuit layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.Inventors: Wen-Yu Lin, Kai-Ming Yang, Chen-Hao Lin, Pu-Ju Lin, Cheng-Ta Ko, Chin-Sheng Wang, Guang-Hwa Ma, Tzyy-Jang Tseng
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Patent number: 11942398Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, at least one via, a liner layer and a conductive layer. The substrate includes an electronic circuitry. The at least one via passes through the substrate. The at least one via includes a plurality of concave portions on a sidewall thereof. The liner layer fills in the plurality of concave portions of the at least one via. The conductive layer is disposed on the sidewall of the at least one via, covers the liner layer, and extends onto a surface of the substrate. The thickness of the conductive layer on the sidewall of the at least one via is varied.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ting-Li Yang, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Jhao-Yi Wang, Fu Wei Liu, Chin-Yu Ku
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Patent number: 11929418Abstract: A gate structure includes a substrate divided into an N-type transistor region and a P-type transistor region. An interlayer dielectric covers the substrate. A first trench is embedded in the interlayer dielectric within the N-type transistor region. A first gate electrode having a bullet-shaped profile is disposed in the first trench. A gate dielectric contacts the first trench. An N-type work function layer is disposed between the gate dielectric layer and the first gate electrode. A second trench is embedded in the interlayer dielectric within the P-type transistor region. A second gate electrode having a first mushroom-shaped profile is disposed in the second trench. The gate dielectric layer contacts the second trench. The N-type work function layer is disposed between the gate dielectric layer and the second gate electrode. A first P-type work function layer is disposed between the gate dielectric layer and the N-type work function layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Jie-Ning Yang, Wen-Tsung Chang, Po-Wen Su, Kuan-Ying Lai, Bo-Yu Su, Chun-Mao Chiou, Yao-Jhan Wang
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Publication number: 20240072158Abstract: A method of forming a FinFET is disclosed. The method includes depositing a conductive material across each of a number of adjacent fins, depositing a sacrificial mask over the conductive material, patterning the conductive material with the sacrificial mask to form a plurality of conductive material segments, depositing a sacrificial layer over the sacrificial mask, and patterning the sacrificial layer, where a portion of the patterned sacrificial layer remains over the sacrificial mask, where a portion of the sacrificial mask is exposed, and where the exposed portion of the sacrificial mask extends across each of the adjacent fins. The method also includes removing the portion of the sacrificial layer over the sacrificial mask, after removing the portion of the sacrificial layer over the sacrificial mask, removing the sacrificial mask, epitaxially growing a plurality of source/drain regions from the semiconductor substrate, and electrically connecting the source/drain regions to other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Sung-Hsin Yang, Jung-Chi Jeng, Ru-Shang Hsiao, Kuo-Min Lin, Z.X. Fan, Chun-Jung Huang, Wen-Yu Kuo
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Publication number: 20180122693Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure is provided, including the following steps. A first dielectric layer is formed on a substrate. An etching step is performed to the first dielectric layer. A N2O treating step is performed to an etched surface of the first dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer is formed on a N2O treated surface of the first dielectric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Wen-Yu Yang, Chien-Hua Shih, Hsin-Yi Chung, Shu-Hui Hu
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Patent number: 9626007Abstract: An image detecting method, comprising: controlling a synchronizing controller to transmit a first activating signal to a light source controller; controlling the light source controller to control at least one light source to generate a predetermined radiating pattern, and controlling the light source controller to transmit back a first responding signal to the synchronizing controller when the light source controller receives the first activating signal; and controlling an image sensor to start an image detecting when the synchronizing controller receives the first responding signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Chia-Cheun Liang, Wen-Yu Yang, Chao-Chien Huang, Chi-Yang Huang, Hung-Yu Lee, Ming-Tsan Kao
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Patent number: 9444987Abstract: An interactive imaging system includes an image system and a remote controller. The image system includes at least one reference beacon, a receiving unit and a host. The at least one reference beacon emits light in an emission pattern. The receiving unit is configured to receive a packet data. The host controls an enable time of the at least one reference beacon according to the packet data. The remote controller includes an image sensor and a transmission unit. The image sensor captures the light emitted from the at least one reference beacon at a sampling period. The transmission unit sends the packet data corresponding to the sampling period of the image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: PIXART IMAGING INCInventors: Chia-Cheun Liang, Chao-Chien Huang, Chi-Yang Huang, Wen-Yu Yang, Hung-Yu Lee
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Patent number: 9369751Abstract: A hand-held pointing device includes a main body, a processing circuit, a light emitting device and two image sensing devices. The main body has a first surface and a second surface for lying on an operating surface. The two image sensing devices are disposed in the main body and configured to sense first and second images through first and second transparent areas thereof, respectively. The light emitting device, disposed in the main body, is configured to emit a light source through the second transparent area. The processing circuit is configured to determine and operate the hand-held pointing device in a remote controller mode or a mouse mode according to whether the first image contains an image of a reference light source and/or the second image contains an image of the operating surface reflecting the light source. An operation for a hand-held pointing device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: PIXART IMAGING INC.Inventors: Chia-Cheun Liang, Chi-Yang Huang, Chih-Yen Wu, Wen-Yu Yang
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Patent number: 9275610Abstract: The present invention discloses an object tracking apparatus including a reference object, an optical sensor and a controller. The reference object has a plurality of light emitting devices, for generating an optical signal. The optical sensor is for detecting the optical signal and generating an identification signal in response to the optical signal. The controller is for generating a control signal according to the identification signal and outputting the control signal to the reference object, thereby adaptively adjusting a light emitting number or light emitting intensity of the plurality of light emitting devices. The present invention discloses a method for controlling an object tracking apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: PIXART IMAGING INCORPORATIONInventors: Wen-Yu Yang, Chia-Cheun Liang, Chi-Yang Huang, Han-Ping Cheng, Ming-Tsan Kao
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Publication number: 20150228788Abstract: A stress memorization process including the following step is provided. A gate is formed on a substrate. A low-k dielectric layer with a dielectric constant lower than 3 is formed to entirely cover the gate and the substrate. A stress layer is formed to entirely cover the low-k dielectric layer. The stress layer and the low-k dielectric layer are removed. Moreover, a semiconductor structure including a contact etch stop layer is provided. A gate is disposed on a substrate. A porous layer entirely covers the gate and the substrate. A contact etch stop layer entirely covers the porous layer, wherein the thickness of the porous layer is thinner than the thickness of the contact etch stop layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Chun-Feng Chen, Wen-Yu Yang, Yu-Cheng Tung, Chun-Hsien Huang, Hui-Shen Shih, Shih-Chang Chang
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Publication number: 20140191966Abstract: An operating apparatus adapted to manipulate an operating interface of a display device and having a switchable operation mode is provided. The display device is adapted to provide a first optical signal. The operating apparatus includes a processing module, a light-emitting element, a light sensing element and a switching module. The light-emitting element, the light sensing element and the switching module are electrically connected to the processing module. The switching module is adapted to switch the switchable operation mode to a first mode or a second mode. When the switchable operation mode is switched to the first mode, the light sensing element receives the first optical signal. When the switchable operation mode is switched to the second mode, the light-emitting element provides a second optical signal and the light sensing element receives the second optical signal. An interactive image system having the operating apparatus is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: CHIA-CHEUN LIANG, WEN-YU YANG, CHIH-YEN WU
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Publication number: 20140196086Abstract: A hand-held pointing device includes a main body, a processing circuit, a light emitting device and two image sensing devices. The main body has a first surface and a second surface for lying on an operating surface. The two image sensing devices are disposed in the main body and configured to sense first and second images through first and second transparent areas thereof, respectively. The light emitting device, disposed in the main body, is configured to emit a light source through the second transparent area. The processing circuit is configured to determine and operate the hand-held pointing device in a remote controller mode or a mouse mode according to whether the first image contains an image of a reference light source and/or the second image contains an image of the operating surface reflecting the light source. An operation for a hand-held pointing device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: PIXART IMAGING INC.Inventors: CHIA-CHEUN LIANG, CHI-YANG HUANG, CHIH-YEN WU, WEN-YU YANG
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Publication number: 20140071103Abstract: The present invention discloses an object tracking apparatus including a reference object, an optical sensor and a controller. The reference object has a plurality of light emitting devices, for generating an optical signal. The optical sensor is for detecting the optical signal and generating an identification signal in response to the optical signal. The controller is for generating a control signal according to the identification signal and outputting the control signal to the reference object, thereby adaptively adjusting a light emitting number or light emitting intensity of the plurality of light emitting devices. The present invention discloses a method for controlling an object tracking apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: PIXART IMAGING INCORPORATIONInventors: Wen-Yu Yang, Chia-Cheun Liang, Chi-Yang Huang, Han-Ping Cheng, Ming-Tsan Kao
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Publication number: 20140028552Abstract: An image detecting method, comprising: controlling a synchronizing controller to transmit a first activating signal to a light source controller; controlling the light source controller to control at least one light source to generate a predetermined radiating pattern, and controlling the light source controller to transmit back a first responding signal to the synchronizing controller when the light source controller receives the first activating signal; and controlling an image sensor to start an image detecting when the synchronizing controller receives the first responding signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Chia-Cheun Liang, Wen-Yu Yang, Chao-Chien Huang, Chi-Yang Huang, Hung-Yu Lee, Ming-Tsan Kao
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Publication number: 20140015990Abstract: An interactive imaging system includes an image system and a remote controller. The image system includes at least one reference beacon, a receiving unit and a host. The at least one reference beacon emits light in an emission pattern. The receiving unit is configured to receive a packet data. The host controls an enable time of the at least one reference beacon according to the packet data. The remote controller includes an image sensor and a transmission unit. The image sensor captures the light emitted from the at least one reference beacon at a sampling period. The transmission unit sends the packet data corresponding to the sampling period of the image sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Chia-Cheun LIANG, Chao-Chien HUANG, Chi-Yang HUANG, Wen-Yu YANG, Hung-Yu LEE
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Publication number: 20110199336Abstract: An optical touch device is presented. When the optical touch device is in a sleep mode, only one of all image sensors of the optical touch device is enabled to detect an indication object on a touch area, so as to determine a wakeup time of the entire optical touch device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Ming Tsan Kao, Wen Yu Yang
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Patent number: 7586482Abstract: A method for increasing a report rate of a wireless mouse for decreasing delay time of the wireless mouse includes selecting a packet mode, inputting data corresponding to the selected packet mode according to control signals inputted into the wireless mouse, performing a first error check operation according to a first data, performing a second error check operation according to the first error check operation and the inputted data, forming an error check block according to the second error check operation, forming a packet according to the error check block and the inputted data, and outputting the packet through a radio-frequency channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Bi-Hui Lin, Chin-Hsin Yang, Chin-Chou Lee, Chun-Huang Lin, Wen-Yu Yang
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Patent number: 7466305Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing a report rate of a wireless mouse for decreasing delay time of the wireless mouse, which includes: selecting a packet mode from a plurality of packet modes and inputting data corresponding to the selected packet mode for forming a packet according to control signals inputted into the wireless mouse; and outputting the packet through a radio-frequency channel. The present invention further provides a method for reducing power consumption of a mouse, which includes: detecting a moving speed of the mouse; and transmitting packets with a low report rate when the moving speed of the mouse is less than a default value.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Bi-Hui Lin, Chin-Hsin Yang, Chin-Chou Lee, Chun-Huang Lin, Wen-Yu Yang
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Publication number: 20060181513Abstract: A method for increasing a report rate of a wireless mouse for decreasing delay time of the wireless mouse includes selecting a packet mode, inputting data corresponding to the selected packet mode according to control signals inputted into the wireless mouse, performing a first error check operation according to a first data, performing a second error check operation according to the first error check operation and the inputted data, forming an error check block according to the second error check operation, forming a packet according to the error check block and the inputted data, and outputting the packet through a radio-frequency channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Bi-Hui Lin, Chin-Hsin Yang, Chin-Chou Lee, Chun-Huang Lin, Wen-Yu Yang
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Publication number: 20060146022Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing a report rate of a wireless mouse for decreasing delay time of the wireless mouse, which includes: selecting a packet mode from a plurality of packet modes and inputting data corresponding to the selected packet mode for forming a packet according to control signals inputted into the wireless mouse; and outputting the packet through a radio-frequency channel. The present invention further provides a method for reducing power consumption of a mouse, which includes: detecting a moving speed of the mouse; and transmitting packets with a low report rate when the moving speed of the mouse is less than a default value.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Bi-Hui Lin, Chin-Hsin Yang, Chin-Chou Lee, Chun-Huang Lin, Wen-Yu Yang