Patents by Inventor Yasuhiro Jinbo

Yasuhiro Jinbo 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: 20220344511
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having favorable electrical characteristics is provided. The semiconductor device includes a first oxide; a first conductor and a second conductor over the first oxide; a first insulator over the first conductor; a second insulator over the second conductor; a second oxide provided over the first oxide and being in contact with the side surface of the first conductor and the side surface of the second conductor; a third oxide provided over the second oxide and including regions in contact with the side surface of the first insulator and the side surface of the second insulator; a third insulator over the third oxide; and a third conductor over the third insulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Naoki OKUNO, Yasuhiro JINBO, Ryota HODO
  • Patent number: 11444255
    Abstract: A flexible display device is manufactured with high yield. A display device having high resistance to repeated bending is provided. The display device is manufactured by forming a separation layer over a support substrate; forming, over the separation layer, an inorganic insulating layer including a first portion and a second portion; forming a display element over the inorganic insulating layer to be overlapped with the first portion; forming a connection electrode over the inorganic insulating layer to be overlapped with the second portion; sealing the display element; separating the support substrate and the inorganic insulating layer using the separation layer; attaching a substrate to the inorganic insulating layer to be overlapped with the first portion; and etching the second portion using the substrate as a mask to expose the connection electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takaaki Nagata, Tatsuya Sakuishi, Kohei Yokoyama, Yasuhiro Jinbo, Taisuke Kamada, Akihiro Chida
  • Publication number: 20220283659
    Abstract: A novel functional panel, a novel device, or a novel data processor is provided. A structure in which a first plane, a second plane that is opposite the first plane, and a neutral plane between the first plane and the second plane are provided and a portion of a functional layer having a thickness greater than or equal to half of the thickness of the functional layer is in a region between the first plane and the neutral plane was conceived.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Yasuhiro JINBO, Akio ENDO
  • Publication number: 20220285560
    Abstract: A transistor whose characteristic degradation due to stray light is small is provided. The transistor includes a first insulator, a second insulator over the first insulator, a metal oxide over the second insulator, a first and a second conductor over the metal oxide, a third insulator over the first insulator, the second insulator, the metal oxide, the first conductor, and the second conductor, a fourth insulator over the metal oxide, a fifth insulator over the fourth insulator, and a third conductor over the fifth insulator. The third insulator has an opening to overlap with a region between the first conductor and the second conductor. The fourth insulator, the fifth insulator, and the third conductor are positioned in the opening. The metal oxide has a bandgap greater than or equal to 3.3 eV. The transistor has Vsh higher than or equal to ?0.3 V.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Hitoshi KUNITAKE, Yasuhiro JINBO, Naoki OKUNO, Masahiro TAKAHASHI, Tomonori NAKAYAMA
  • Publication number: 20220238719
    Abstract: A semiconductor device with less variation in transistor characteristics is provided. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor film, a pair of blocking films over the semiconductor film, and an insulating film provided over the semiconductor film and between the pair of blocking films. The semiconductor film includes a pair of n-type regions and an i-type region provided between the pair of n-type regions. The n-type regions overlap with the blocking films. The i-type region overlaps with the insulating film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Hiromi SAWAI, Hiroki KOMAGATA, Yasuhiro JINBO, Naoki OKUNO, Yoshihiro KOMATSU, Motoharu ANDO, Tomoaki MORIWAKA, Koji MORIYA, Jun ISHIKAWA
  • Publication number: 20220223721
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device with high productivity is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Takashi HIROSE, Atsushi SHIBAZAKI, Yasuhiro JINBO
  • Patent number: 11360590
    Abstract: A novel functional panel, a novel device, or a novel data processor is provided. A structure in which a first plane, a second plane that is opposite the first plane, and a neutral plane between the first plane and the second plane are provided and a portion of a functional layer having a thickness greater than or equal to half of the thickness of the functional layer is in a region between the first plane and the neutral plane was conceived.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Jinbo, Akio Endo
  • Publication number: 20220130918
    Abstract: A display device that can switch between normal display and see-through display is provided. Visibility in see-through display is improved. A liquid crystal element overlaps with a light-emitting element. The light-emitting element, a transistor, and the like overlapping with the liquid crystal element transmit visible light. When the liquid crystal element blocks external light, an image is displayed with the light-emitting element. When the liquid crystal element transmits external light, an image displayed with the light-emitting element is superimposed on a transmission image through the liquid crystal element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Kohei YOKOYAMA, Takaaki NAGATA, Tatsuya Sakuishi, Akio YAMASHITA, Yasuhiro JINBO, Hideaki SHISHIDO, Tetsuji ISHITANI
  • Publication number: 20220132683
    Abstract: A light-emitting device can be folded in such a manner that a flexible light-emitting panel is supported by a plurality of housings which are provided spaced from each other and the light-emitting panel is bent so that surfaces of adjacent housings are in contact with each other. Furthermore, in the light-emitting device, in which part or the whole of the housings have magnetism, the two adjacent housings can be fixed to each other by a magnetic force when the light-emitting device is used in a folded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Yoshiharu HIRAKATA, Yasuhiro JINBO, Shunpei YAMAZAKI
  • Patent number: 11304318
    Abstract: A light-emitting device can be folded in such a manner that a flexible light-emitting panel is supported by a plurality of housings which are provided spaced from each other and the light-emitting panel is bent so that surfaces of adjacent housings are in contact with each other. Furthermore, in the light-emitting device, in which part or the whole of the housings have magnetism, the two adjacent housings can be fixed to each other by a magnetic force when the light-emitting device is used in a folded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Hirakata, Yasuhiro Jinbo, Shunpei Yamazaki
  • Publication number: 20220037511
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having favorable electrical characteristics is provided. A first oxide is formed over a substrate; a first insulator is formed over the first oxide; an opening reaching the first oxide is formed in the first insulator; a first oxide film is deposited in contact with the first oxide and the first insulator in the opening; a first insulating film is deposited over the first oxide film; microwave treatment is performed from above the first insulating film; heat treatment is performed on one or both of the first insulating film and the first oxide; a first conductive film is deposited over the first insulating film; and part of the first oxide film, part of the first insulating film, and part of the first conductive film are removed until a top surface of the first insulator is exposed, so that a second oxide, a second insulator, and a first conductor are formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Naoki OKUNO, Yasuhiro JINBO
  • Publication number: 20210399134
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having favorable electrical characteristics is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Yasuhiro JINBO, Jun ISHIKAWA, Sachiaki TEZUKA, Tetsuya KAKEHATA
  • Publication number: 20210345500
    Abstract: A light-emitting device can be folded in such a manner that a flexible light-emitting panel is supported by a plurality of housings which are provided spaced from each other and the light-emitting panel is bent so that surfaces of adjacent housings are in contact with each other. Furthermore, in the light-emitting device, in which part or the whole of the housings have magnetism, the two adjacent housings can be fixed to each other by a magnetic force when the light-emitting device is used in a folded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Yoshiharu HIRAKATA, Yasuhiro JINBO, Shunpei YAMAZAKI
  • Patent number: 11153980
    Abstract: A light-emitting device can be folded in such a manner that a flexible light-emitting panel is supported by a plurality of housings which are provided spaced from each other and the light-emitting panel is bent so that surfaces of adjacent housings are in contact with each other. Furthermore, in the light-emitting device, in which part or the whole of the housings have magnetism, the two adjacent housings can be fixed to each other by a magnetic force when the light-emitting device is used in a folded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Hirakata, Yasuhiro Jinbo, Shunpei Yamazaki
  • Publication number: 20210257394
    Abstract: A display device in which a peripheral circuit portion has high operation stability is provided. The display device includes a first substrate and a second substrate. A first insulating layer is provided over a first surface of the first substrate. A second insulating layer is provided over a first surface of the second substrate. The first surface of the first substrate and the first surface of the second substrate face each other. An adhesive layer is provided between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer. A protective film in contact with the first substrate, the first insulating layer, the adhesive layer, the second insulating layer, and the second substrate is formed in the vicinity of a peripheral portion of the first substrate and the second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Yoshiharu HIRAKATA, Takashi HAMADA, Kohei YOKOYAMA, Yasuhiro JINBO, Tetsuji ISHITANI, Daisuke KUBOTA
  • Publication number: 20210233769
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having favorable electrical characteristics is provided. A metal oxide is formed over a substrate by the steps of: introducing a first precursor into a chamber in which the substrate is provided; introducing a first oxidizer after the introduction of the first precursor; introducing a second precursor after the introduction of the first oxidizer; and introducing a second oxidizer after the introduction of the second precursor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Tetsuya KAKEHATA, Yuji EGI, Yasuhiro JINBO, Yujiro SAKURADA
  • Patent number: 11075232
    Abstract: A display device in which a peripheral circuit portion has high operation stability is provided. The display device includes a first substrate and a second substrate. A first insulating layer is provided over a first surface of the first substrate. A second insulating layer is provided over a first surface of the second substrate. The first surface of the first substrate and the first surface of the second substrate face each other. An adhesive layer is provided between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer. A protective film in contact with the first substrate, the first insulating layer, the adhesive layer, the second insulating layer, and the second substrate is formed in the vicinity of a peripheral portion of the first substrate and the second substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Yoshiharu Hirakata, Takashi Hamada, Kohei Yokoyama, Yasuhiro Jinbo, Tetsuji Ishitani, Daisuke Kubota
  • Patent number: 10976872
    Abstract: To provide a novel display panel that is highly convenient or reliable. To provide a novel input and output device that is highly convenient or reliable. To provide a novel data processing device that is highly convenient or reliable. To provide a method for manufacturing a novel display panel that is highly convenient or reliable. The display panel includes a pixel, a third conductive film electrically connected to the pixel, an insulating film including an opening portion overlapping with the third conductive film, and an electrode including a first region in contact with the third conductive film and a second region functioning as a contact point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Jinbo, Shingo Eguchi, Hisao Ikeda, Tetsuji Ishitani, Taisuke Kamada
  • Publication number: 20210076512
    Abstract: A light-emitting device can be folded in such a manner that a flexible light-emitting panel is supported by a plurality of housings which are provided spaced from each other and the light-emitting panel is bent so that surfaces of adjacent housings are in contact with each other. Furthermore, in the light-emitting device, in which part or the whole of the housings have magnetism, the two adjacent housings can be fixed to each other by a magnetic force when the light-emitting device is used in a folded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Yoshiharu HIRAKATA, Yasuhiro JINBO, Shunpei YAMAZAKI
  • Patent number: 10917978
    Abstract: A light-emitting device can be folded in such a manner that a flexible light-emitting panel is supported by a plurality of housings which are provided spaced from each other and the light-emitting panel is bent so that surfaces of adjacent housings are in contact with each other. Furthermore, in the light-emitting device, in which part or the whole of the housings have magnetism, the two adjacent housings can be fixed to each other by a magnetic force when the light-emitting device is used in a folded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Hirakata, Yasuhiro Jinbo, Shunpei Yamazaki