Patents by Inventor Yen-Yu Chou

Yen-Yu Chou 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: 11978641
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes: forming a semiconductor device on a main region of the device substrate, the device substrate having a peripheral region surrounding the main region; forming a first filling layer on the peripheral region of the device substrate; forming a second filling layer over the first filling layer and the semiconductor device after forming the first filling layer, the second filling layer having a polishing rate different from that of the first filling layer; performing a planarization process over the second filling layer to remove a portion of the second filling layer so that a remaining portion of the second filling layer has a planarized surface opposite to the device substrate; and bonding the device substrate to a carrier substrate through the first filling layer and the remaining portion of the second filling layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Pei-Yu Chou, Yen-Yu Chen, Meng-Ku Chen, Shiang-Bau Wang, Tze-Liang Lee
  • Patent number: 11799461
    Abstract: A memory device and a slew rate detector are provided. The slew rate detector includes a clock signal generator, a pulse signal generator, a plurality of sampling comparators, and a detection result generator. The clock signal generator multiplies a frequency of a base clock signal to generate clock signals. The pulse signal generator generates first pulse signals and second pulse signals according to the clock signals. Each of the sampling comparators samples each of transmission signals to generate a reference signal according to the first pulse signals, and samples each of the transmission signals to generate a comparison signal according to the second pulse signals. The sampling comparators compare the reference signals with the comparison signals to generate comparison results. The detection result generator performs an operation on the comparison results to generate detection results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: Yen-Yu Chou
  • Publication number: 20230283764
    Abstract: An image display system and a display method are provided. The image display system includes at least one image display device including an image decoding circuit, a 3D image processing circuit, and an image playback circuit. The image decoding circuit decodes a 3D image signal from an external signal source to obtain and output an image data signal and a synchronization signal. The 3D image processing circuit performs 3D image processing on the image data signal and the synchronization signal to generate a processed image data signal and a processed synchronization signal. The viewing angle switching circuit generates a processed viewing angle switching signal according to the processed synchronization signal. The image playback circuit generates a playback image signal according to the processed image data signal. The image display system generates a 3D image according to the processed viewing angle switching signal and the playback image signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Chia Lai, Te-Sung Su, Yen-Yu Chou
  • Patent number: 11588478
    Abstract: A delay control device for controlling a delay circuit includes an oscillator, a counter, and an output control circuit. The oscillator generates an internal clock signal according to an external clock signal. The counter generates an accumulative signal according to the internal clock signal. The counter is selectively reset by the external clock signal. The output control circuit generates a delay indication signal according to the accumulative signal. The delay time of the delay circuit is adjusted according to the delay indication signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: WINDBOND ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventor: Yen-Yu Chou
  • Publication number: 20220045668
    Abstract: A delay control device for controlling a delay circuit includes an oscillator, a counter, and an output control circuit. The oscillator generates an internal clock signal according to an external clock signal. The counter generates an accumulative signal according to the internal clock signal. The counter is selectively reset by the external clock signal. The output control circuit generates a delay indication signal according to the accumulative signal. The delay time of the delay circuit is adjusted according to the delay indication signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: Yen-Yu CHOU
  • Patent number: 10091470
    Abstract: Disclosed are a projection device and a light source driving method thereof. The projection device includes a light source module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Keng Wu, Yen-Yu Chou, Fu-Shan Wang
  • Publication number: 20180199013
    Abstract: Disclosed are a projection device and a light source driving method thereof. The projection device includes a light source module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Keng Wu, Yen-Yu Chou, Fu-Shan Wang
  • Patent number: 9460801
    Abstract: A method for determining a storing state of a flash memory is provided. The method includes the following steps. Firstly, plural first specific cell patterns are programmed into the flash memory. Then, plural second specific cell patterns are programmed into the flash memory. Then, a slicing voltage is adjusted to allow a distinguishable error percentage to be lower than a predetermined value. Afterwards, a first storing state and a second storing state of other cells of the flash memory are distinguished from each other according to the adjusted slicing voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shih-Jia Zeng, Chien-Fu Tseng, Hsie-Chia Chang, Yen-Yu Chou
  • Patent number: 9358173
    Abstract: A rehabilitation and training apparatus is built based on the empirical law by introducing physical therapists' experiences into the apparatus to simulate therapy with hands in the course of rehabilitation. The apparatus includes a multi-axis robotic arm having first to eighth arm segments, and a high-precision control system for controlling movements of the multi-axis robotic arm. The control system provides an active, a passive and an auxiliary mode; receives and computes information about a patient's movements and muscle force detected by potentiometers and force sensors provided in the multi-axis robotic arm; and accordingly, drives actuators to apply an aiding force or a resisting force to assist the patient in completing rehabilitation exercises. The apparatus also includes a humanized operating interface, via which a doctor or a physical therapist may obtain related rehabilitation data for assessment and adjustment of rehabilitation therapeutic courses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Li-Chen Fu, Wei-Wen Wang, Cheng-Chang Ho, Yen-Yu Chou
  • Patent number: 9047982
    Abstract: A data compensating method for a flash memory is provided. Firstly, a first threshold voltage distribution curve of the cells of the flash memory with a first storing state is acquired. Then, a second threshold voltage distribution curve of the cells of the flash memory with a second storing state is acquired. Then, a first occurrence probability of a first type ICI pattern of the first storing state is calculated according to a statistic voltage range and the first threshold voltage distribution curve. A second occurrence probability of the first type ICI pattern of the second storing state is acquired according to the statistic voltage range and the second threshold voltage distribution curve. During a read cycle, storing states of central cells corresponding to the first type ICI pattern are compensated according to the first occurrence probability and the second occurrence probability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shih-Jia Zeng, Chien-Fu Tseng, Hsie-Chia Chang, Yen-Yu Chou
  • Publication number: 20140136924
    Abstract: A method for determining a storing state of a flash memory is provided. The method includes the following steps. Firstly, plural first specific cell patterns are programmed into the flash memory. Then, plural second specific cell patterns are programmed into the flash memory. Then, a slicing voltage is adjusted to allow a distinguishable error percentage to be lower than a predetermined value. Afterwards, a first storing state and a second storing state of other cells of the flash memory are distinguished from each other according to the adjusted slicing voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: LITE-ON IT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shih-Jia Zeng, Chien-Fu Tseng, Hsie-Chia Chang, Yen-Yu Chou
  • Publication number: 20140133225
    Abstract: A data compensating method for a flash memory is provided. Firstly, a first threshold voltage distribution curve of the cells of the flash memory with a first storing state is acquired. Then, a second threshold voltage distribution curve of the cells of the flash memory with a second storing state is acquired. Then, a first occurrence probability of a first type ICI pattern of the first storing state is calculated according to a statistic voltage range and the first threshold voltage distribution curve. A second occurrence probability of the first type ICI pattern of the second storing state is acquired according to the statistic voltage range and the second threshold voltage distribution curve. During a read cycle, storing states of central cells corresponding to the first type ICI pattern are compensated according to the first occurrence probability and the second occurrence probability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: LITE-ON IT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shih-Jia Zeng, Chien-Fu Tseng, Hsie-Chia Chang, Yen-Yu Chou
  • Publication number: 20090281465
    Abstract: A rehabilitation and training apparatus is built based on the empirical law by introducing physical therapists' experiences into the apparatus to simulate the therapy with hands in the course of rehabilitation. The apparatus includes a multi-axis robotic arm, and a high-precision control system. The control system provides three operating modes, including an active, a passive, and an auxiliary mode; receives and computes information about a patient's movements and produced force detected by potentiometers and force sensors provided in the multi-axis robotic arm; and accordingly, drives actuators to apply an aiding force or a resisting force to assist the patient in completing and repeating rehabilitation exercises. The apparatus also includes a humanized operating interface, via which a doctor or a physical therapist may obtain related rehabilitation data for assessment and adjustment of rehabilitation therapeutic courses. A method of controlling the apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Li-Chen Fu, Wei-Wen Wang, Cheng-Chang Ho, Yen-Yu Chou