Patents by Inventor Yen-An SHIH

Yen-An SHIH 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: 20170213805
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package is provided. The method includes providing a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate is attached onto the second substrate by an adhesive layer. A first opening is formed to penetrate the first substrate and the adhesive layer and separate the first substrate and the adhesive layer into portions. A chip package formed by the method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Chia-Lun SHEN, Yi-Ming CHANG, Tsang-Yu LIU, Yen-Shih HO
  • Publication number: 20170207182
    Abstract: A chip package including a substrate is provided. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto. The substrate includes a sensing or device region which is adjacent to the first surface. A recess is in the substrate. The recess extends from the second surface towards the first surface, and vertically overlaps the sensing or device region. A redistribution layer is electrically connected to the sensing or device region, and extends from the second surface into the recess. A method of forming the chip package is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Tsang-Yu LIU, Chia-Sheng LIN, Chaung-Lin LAI
  • Patent number: 9711403
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for forming a chip package which includes: providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, wherein at least two conducting pads are disposed on the first surface of the substrate; partially removing the substrate from the second surface of the substrate to form at least two holes extending towards the first surface, wherein the holes correspondingly and respectively align with one of the conducting pads; after the holes are formed, partially removing the substrate from the second substrate to form at least a recess extending towards the first surface, wherein the recess overlaps with the holes; forming an insulating layer on a sidewall and a bottom of the trench and on sidewalls of the holes; and forming a conducting layer on the insulating layer, wherein the conducting layer electrically contacts with one of the conducting pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Hui Chen, Ming-Kun Yang, Tsang-Yu Liu, Yen-Shih Ho
  • Patent number: 9693436
    Abstract: A displaying apparatus includes a flexible substrate, at least one composite layer disposed on the flexible substrate, and an electronic device disposed on the composite layer. The composite layer includes a stack of an organic layer and an inorganic layer, and at least one of the inorganic layer and the organic layer includes at least one anti-static material, such as anti-static particles, an anti-static agent or an anti-static layer (e.g., transparent conductive layer/transparent conductive oxide layer, or polymeric conductive layer). The displaying apparatus of the embodiment enables the electronic device, such as the flexible electronic device, to achieve the product requirements, such as the flexibility, good resistance to water and vapor, and the ability of releasing the electrostatic charges and making the overall structure to release stresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hsiang-Yuan Cheng, Yue-Shih Jeng, Yen-Shih Lin, Wei-Chih Liu
  • Publication number: 20170179330
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a silicon substrate, a protection layer, an electrical pad, an isolation layer, a redistribution layer, a conductive layer, a passivation layer, and a conductive structure. The silicon substrate has a concave region, a step structure, a tooth structure, a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The step structure and the tooth structure surround the concave region. The step structure has a first oblique surface, a third surface, and a second oblique surface facing the concave region and connected in sequence. The protection layer is located on the first surface of the silicon substrate. The electrical pad is located in the protection layer and exposed through the concave region. The isolation layer is located on the first and second oblique surfaces, the second and third surfaces of the step structure, and the tooth structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Wei-Luen SUEN, Wei-Ming CHIEN, Po-Han LEE, Tsang-Yu LIU, Yen-Shih HO
  • Patent number: 9685354
    Abstract: An embodiment of this invention provides a separation apparatus for separating a stacked article, such as a semiconductor chip package with sensing functions, comprising a substrate and a cap layer formed on the substrate. The separation apparatus comprises a vacuum nozzle head including a suction pad having a top surface and a bottom surface, a through hole penetrating the top surface and the bottom surface of the suction pad, and a hollow vacuum pipe connecting the through hole to a vacuum pump; a stage positing under the vacuum nozzle head and substantially aligning with the suction pad; a control means coupling to the vacuum nozzle head to lift upward or lower down the vacuum nozzle head; and a first cutter comprising a first cutting body and a first knife connecting to the first cutting body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Shih Ho, Tsang-Yu Liu, Chia-Sheng Lin, Yi-Ming Chang
  • Publication number: 20170148844
    Abstract: A chip package includes a chip, an adhesive layer, and a dam element. The chip has a sensing area, a first surface, and a second surface that is opposite to the first surface. The sensing area is located on the first surface. The adhesive layer covers the first surface of the chip. The dam element is located on the adhesive layer and surrounds the sensing area. The thickness of the dam element is in a range from 20 ?m to 750 ?m, and the wall surface of the dam element surrounding the sensing area is a rough surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Hsiao-Lan YEH, Chia-Sheng LIN, Yi-Ming CHANG, Po-Han LEE, Hui-Hsien WU, Jyun-Liang WU, Shu-Ming CHANG, Yu-Lung HUANG, Chien-Min LIN
  • Publication number: 20170148694
    Abstract: A chip package includes a chip, a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer, and a protection cap. The chip has a sensing area, a first surface, a second surface that is opposite to the first surface, and a side surface adjacent to the first and second surfaces. The sensing area is located on the first surface. The first adhesive layer covers the first surface of the chip. The second adhesive layer is located on the first adhesive layer, such that the first adhesive layer is between the first surface and the second adhesive layer. The protection cap has a bottom board and a sidewall that surrounds the bottom board. The bottom board covers the second adhesive layer, and the sidewall covers the side surface of the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Hsiao-Lan YEH, Chia-Sheng LIN, Yi-Ming CHANG, Po-Han LEE, Hui-Hsien WU, Jyun-Liang WU
  • Publication number: 20170148752
    Abstract: A chip package includes a substrate, an isolation layer, a redistribution layer, a passivation layer, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and a conductive structure. The isolation layer is located on the substrate. The redistribution layer is located on the isolation layer. The passivation layer is located on the isolation layer and the redistribution layer. The passivation layer has an opening, a wall surface that surrounds the opening, and a surface that faces away from the isolation layer. A portion of the redistribution layer is exposed through the opening. The first conductive layer is located on the redistribution layer that is in the opening, and extends to the wall surface and the surface of the passivation layer. The second conductive layer covers the first conductive layer. The conductive structure is located on the second conductive layer and protrudes from the passivation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Chia-Sheng LIN, Po-Han LEE, Wei-Luen SUEN
  • Patent number: 9653422
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package is provided. The method includes providing a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate is attached onto the second substrate by an adhesive layer. A first opening is formed to penetrate the first substrate and the adhesive layer and separate the first substrate and the adhesive layer into portions. A chip package formed by the method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Lun Shen, Yi-Ming Chang, Tsang-Yu Liu, Yen-Shih Ho
  • Publication number: 20170133447
    Abstract: A pixel circuit is provided comprising the following. The first transistor includes a gate electrode and a semiconductor layer comprising a channel region, a source region, a first drain region, and a second drain region. A first portion of the channel region is connected to the source region, a second portion of the channel region is connected to the first drain region, and a third portion of the channel region is connected to the second drain region. The channel width of the second portion is greater than that of the third portion. A capacitive device is connected to the gate of the first transistor. The second transistor includes a source region connected to the second drain region and a drain region connected to the light-emitting element. The third transistor includes a source region connected to the first drain region and a drain region connected to a capacitive device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Chi-Yu YEH, Chen-Ming HU, Yen-Shih HUANG
  • Patent number: 9640683
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a silicon substrate, a protection layer, an electrical pad, an isolation layer, a redistribution layer, a conductive layer, a passivation layer, and a conductive structure. The silicon substrate has a concave region, a step structure, a tooth structure, a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The step structure and the tooth structure surround the concave region. The step structure has a first oblique surface, a third surface, and a second oblique surface facing the concave region and connected in sequence. The protection layer is located on the first surface of the silicon substrate. The electrical pad is located in the protection layer and exposed through the concave region. The isolation layer is located on the first and second oblique surfaces, the second and third surfaces of the step structure, and the tooth structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Wei-Luen Suen, Wei-Ming Chien, Po-Han Lee, Tsang-Yu Liu, Yen-Shih Ho
  • Patent number: 9640488
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a chip package which includes: a semiconductor substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a first recess extending from the first surface towards the second surface; a second recess extending from a bottom of the first recess towards the second surface, wherein a sidewall and the bottom of the first recess and a second sidewall and a second bottom of the second recess together form an exterior side surface of the semiconductor substrate; a wire layer disposed over the first surface and extending into the first recess and/or the second recess; an insulating layer positioned between the wire layer and the semiconductor substrate; and a metal light shielding layer disposed over the first surface and having at least one hole, wherein a shape of the at least one hole is a quadrangle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Min Lin, Yi-Ming Chang, Shu-Ming Chang, Yen-Shih Ho, Tsang-Yu Liu, Chia-Ming Cheng
  • Publication number: 20170117242
    Abstract: A chip package is provided. The chip package includes a substrate. The substrate includes a sensing region or device region. The chip package also includes a first conducting structure disposed on the substrate. The first conducting structure is electrically connected to the sensing region or device region. The chip package further includes a passive element vertically stacked on the substrate. The passive element and the first conducting structure are positioned side by side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Tsang-Yu LIU, Po-Han LEE, Chi-Chang LIAO
  • Patent number: 9633935
    Abstract: A stacked chip package is provided. The stacked chip package includes a first substrate having a first side and a second side opposite thereto. The first substrate includes a recess therein. The recess adjoins a side edge of the first substrate. A plurality of redistribution layers is disposed on the first substrate and extends onto the bottom of the recess. A second substrate is disposed on the first side of the first substrate. A plurality of bonding wires is correspondingly disposed on the redistribution layers in the recess, and extends onto the second substrate. A device substrate is disposed on the second side of the first substrate. A method of forming the stacked chip package is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Shih Ho, Chih-Wei Ho, Tsang-Yu Liu
  • Publication number: 20170110495
    Abstract: A chip package includes a chip, a dam element, and a height-increasing element. The chip has an image sensing area, a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The image sensing area is located on the first surface of the chip. The dam element is located on the first surface of the chip and surrounds the image sensing area. The height-increasing element is located on the dam element, such that the dam element is between the height-increasing element and the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Jyun-Liang WU, Chia-Sheng LIN, Po-Han LEE, Yen-Shih HO
  • Patent number: 9611143
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package is provided. The method includes providing a substrate and a capping layer, wherein the substrate has a sensing device therein adjacent to a surface of the substrate. The capping layer is attached to the surface of the substrate by an adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer covers the sensing device. A dicing process is performed on the substrate, the adhesive layer, and the capping layer along a direction to form individual chip packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Shih Ho, Tsang-Yu Liu, Chia-Sheng Lin, Yi-Ming Chang
  • Patent number: 9613904
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a dam layer, a photoresist layer, and a conductive layer. The first substrate has a conductive pad. The second substrate has a through via, a sidewall surface surrounding the through via, a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The through via penetrates through the first and second surfaces. The conductive pad is aligned with the through via. The dam layer is located between the first substrate and the second surface. The dam layer protrudes toward the through via. The photoresist layer is located on the first surface, the sidewall surface, the dam layer protruding toward the through via, and between the conductive pad and the dam layer protruding toward the through via. The conductive layer is located on the photoresist layer and the conductive pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yu-Tung Chen, Chien-Min Lin, Chuan-Jin Shiu, Chih-Wei Ho, Yen-Shih Ho
  • Patent number: 9601460
    Abstract: A chip package including a semiconductor substrate is provided. A recess is in the semiconductor substrate and adjoins a side edge of the semiconductor substrate, wherein the semiconductor substrate has at least one spacer protruding from the bottom of the recess. A conducting layer is disposed on the semiconductor substrate and extends into the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Shih Ho, Tsang-Yu Liu, Chia-Sheng Lin, Chia-Ming Cheng, Shu-Ming Chang, Tzu-Wen Tseng
  • Patent number: 9570398
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a chip package which includes: a first substrate; a second substrate disposed thereon, wherein the second substrate includes a lower semiconductor layer, an upper semiconductor layer, and an insulating layer therebetween, and a portion of the lower semiconductor layer electrically contacts with at least one pad on the first substrate; a conducting layer disposed on the upper semiconductor layer of the second substrate and electrically connected to the portion of the lower semiconductor layer electrically contacting with the at least one pad; an opening extending from the upper semiconductor layer towards the lower semiconductor layer and extending into the lower semiconductor layer; and a protection layer disposed on the upper semiconductor layer and the conducting layer, wherein the protection layer extends onto a portion of a sidewall of the opening, and does not cover the lower semiconductor layer in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Shu-Ming Chang, Yu-Ting Huang, Tsang-Yu Liu, Yen-Shih Ho