Patents by Inventor Yi-Chuan Lin

Yi-Chuan Lin 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: 20250037858
    Abstract: The present invention disclose a medical image-based system for predicting lesion classification and a method thereof. The system comprises a feature data extracting module for providing a raw feature data based on a medical image, and a predicting module for outputting a predicted class and a risk index according to the raw feature data. The predicting module comprises a classification unit for generating the predicted class and a prediction score corresponding thereto according to the raw feature data, and a risk evaluation unit for generating the risk index according to the prediction score. The system provides medical personnels a reference score and a risk index to determine progression of a certain disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: YI-SHAN TSAI, YU-HSUAN LAI, CHENG-SHIH LAI, CHAO-YUN CHEN, MENG-JHEN WU, YI-CHUAN LIN, YI-TING CHIANG, PENG-HAO FANG, PO-TSUN KUO, YI-CHIH CHIU
  • Patent number: 11764285
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device including: providing a substrate having a memory cell region and a logic region; forming a plurality of stack structures on the substrate in the memory cell region; forming a polysilicon layer to cover the plurality of stack structures and the substrate in the logic region; performing a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) process on the polysilicon layer to expose top surfaces of the plurality of stack structures; and after performing the CMP process, patterning the polysilicon layer to form an erase gate between adjacent two stack structures and form a logic gate on the substrate in the logic region, wherein the logic gate has a topmost top surface lower than a topmost top surface of the erase gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Chuan Lin, Chiang-Ming Chuang, Shang-Yen Wu
  • Publication number: 20220320315
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device including: providing a substrate having a memory cell region and a logic region; forming a plurality of stack structures on the substrate in the memory cell region; forming a polysilicon layer to cover the plurality of stack structures and the substrate in the logic region; performing a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) process on the polysilicon layer to expose top surfaces of the plurality of stack structures; and after performing the CMP process, patterning the polysilicon layer to form an erase gate between adjacent two stack structures and form a logic gate on the substrate in the logic region, wherein the logic gate has a topmost top surface lower than a topmost top surface of the erase gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Chuan Lin, Chiang-Ming Chuang, Shang-Yen Wu
  • Patent number: 11411097
    Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device including a substrate, a plurality of memory cells, and at least one dummy gate structure. The substrate has a memory cell region and a dummy region. The memory cells are disposed on the substrate in the memory cell region. Each memory cell includes: adjacent two stack structures disposed on the substrate; two select gates respectively disposed outside the adjacent two stack structures; and an erase gate disposed between the adjacent two stack structures. The erase gate has a step between a topmost top surface and a lowermost top surface of the erase gate. The at least one dummy gate structure is disposed on the substrate in the dummy region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Chuan Lin, Chiang-Ming Chuang, Shang-Yen Wu
  • Publication number: 20210043752
    Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device including a substrate, a plurality of memory cells, and at least one dummy gate structure. The substrate has a memory cell region and a dummy region. The memory cells are disposed on the substrate in the memory cell region. Each memory cell includes: adjacent two stack structures disposed on the substrate; two select gates respectively disposed outside the adjacent two stack structures; and an erase gate disposed between the adjacent two stack structures. The erase gate has a step between a topmost top surface and a lowermost top surface of the erase gate. The at least one dummy gate structure is disposed on the substrate in the dummy region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Chuan Lin, Chiang-Ming Chuang, Shang-Yen Wu
  • Patent number: 10825914
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes following steps. The substrate has a dummy region and a memory cell region. A plurality of first stack structures are formed over the substrate in the memory cell region. At least one second stack structure is formed over the substrate in the dummy region. A conductive layer is formed over the substrate to cover the first stack structures and the at least one second stack structure. A planarization process is performed on the conductive layer to expose top surfaces of the first stack structures and the at least one second stack structure. The conductive layer is patterned to form an erase gate between adjacent two first stack structures, and to form first and second select gates outside the adjacent two first stack structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Chuan Lin, Chiang-Ming Chuang, Shang-Yen Wu
  • Patent number: 10763726
    Abstract: A wheel rim generator is provided, including: a wheel rim having a rim, a disc, and an axis of rotation; a bearing having an outer race and an inner race, said inner race is disposed around said rim within the rim width; a rotor configured to rotate with said outer race, has at least one permanent magnet, and a center of gravity being displaced from said axis of rotation; and a stator configured to rotate with said rim, form at least one magnetic circuit with said rotor, and generate electromotive force with one of constant and changing magnetic flux in said at least one magnetic circuit as said wheel rim rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Inventor: Yi-Chuan Lin
  • Publication number: 20190148513
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes following steps. The substrate has a dummy region and a memory cell region. A plurality of first stack structures are formed over the substrate in the memory cell region. At least one second stack structure is formed over the substrate in the dummy region. A conductive layer is formed over the substrate to cover the first stack structures and the at least one second stack structure. A planarization process is performed on the conductive layer to expose top surfaces of the first stack structures and the at least one second stack structure. The conductive layer is patterned to form an erase gate between adjacent two first stack structures, and to form first and second select gates outside the adjacent two first stack structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Chuan Lin, Chiang-Ming Chuang, Shang-Yen Wu
  • Patent number: 10096215
    Abstract: A non-electrical power operated sensor determining the position and movement of a first object in relation to a second object includes a valve on the first object. The valve has a housing and a cavity. A first sound device is mounted on one side of the housing and connected to the cavity. A second sound device is mounted on the other side of the housing and connected to the cavity. A piston connects the second object and the valve. The piston includes a push rod extending from one side of the plug body and the push rod being moved one way or another way causes one sound or another sound to be made. The disclosure also provides a monitoring system listening for the one sound or for the other sound, the system being able to instantly communicate with an electronic device of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: AMBIT MICROSYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Chuan Lin, Yu-Hu Yan
  • Publication number: 20180286193
    Abstract: A non-electrical power operated sensor determining the position and movement of a first object in relation to a second object includes a valve on the first object. The valve has a housing and a cavity. A first sound device is mounted on one side of the housing and connected to the cavity. A second sound device is mounted on the other side of the housing and connected to the cavity. A piston connects the second object and the valve. The piston includes a push rod extending from one side of the plug body and the push rod being moved one way or another way causes one sound or another sound to be made. The disclosure also provides a monitoring system listening for the one sound or for the other sound, the system being able to instantly communicate with an electronic device of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: YI-CHUAN LIN, YU-HU YAN
  • Patent number: 9815344
    Abstract: A tire sensing system of kinetic parameters is provided, including: at least one wave-emitting source configured to rotate with a tire, and emit at least one detection wave towards an internal surface of said tire; at least one wave sensor configured to rotate with said at least one wave-emitting source, and output a measurement signal according to a physical parameter of said at least one detection wave being reflected off said internal surface; and a processing unit configured to receive said measurement signal, record at least two instants in time during which said at least one detection wave sweeps across the footprint of said tire, and compute a kinetic parameter of said tire with said at least two instants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Inventor: Yi-Chuan Lin
  • Patent number: 9787115
    Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) adaptor supplies a large charging current to charge a device. The USB adaptor includes a voltage conversion circuit, a USB interface, a current detection circuit, a first switch, a second switch, and a third switch. The USB interface includes a power pin, a first data pin, a second data pin, and a ground pin. The current detection circuit detects a charging current of the device, and converts the charging current into a voltage to compare the charging current with a reference voltage to output a comparison signal. The first switch, the second switch, and the third switch control connection relationships between the power pin and the first data pin, the first data pin and the second data pin, and the second data pin and the ground pin according to the comparison signal, respectively. A USB cable is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Chuan Lin, Yu-Hu Yan
  • Publication number: 20170117774
    Abstract: A wheel rim generator is provided, including: a wheel rim having a rim, a disc, and an axis of rotation; a bearing having an outer race and an inner race, said inner race is disposed around said rim within the rim width; a rotor configured to rotate with said outer race, has at least one permanent magnet, and a center of gravity being displaced from said axis of rotation; and a stator configured to rotate with said rim, form at least one magnetic circuit with said rotor, and generate electromotive force with one of constant and changing magnetic flux in said at least one magnetic circuit as said wheel rim rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventor: YI-CHUAN LIN
  • Publication number: 20170106707
    Abstract: A tire sensing system of kinetic parameters is provided, including: at least one wave-emitting source configured to rotate with a tire, and emit at least one detection wave towards an internal surface of said tire; at least one wave sensor configured to rotate with said at least one wave-emitting source, and output a measurement signal according to a physical parameter of said at least one detection wave being reflected off said internal surface; and a processing unit configured to receive said measurement signal, record at least two instants in time during which said at least one detection wave sweeps across the footprint of said tire, and compute a kinetic parameter of said tire with said at least two instants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: YI-CHUAN LIN
  • Publication number: 20150303724
    Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) adaptor supplies a large charging current to charge a device. The USB adaptor includes a voltage conversion circuit, a USB interface, a current detection circuit, a first switch, a second switch, and a third switch. The USB interface includes a power pin, a first data pin, a second data pin, and a ground pin. The current detection circuit detects a charging current of the device, and converts the charging current into a voltage to compare the charging current with a reference voltage to output a comparison signal. The first switch, the second switch, and the third switch control connection relationships between the power pin and the first data pin, the first data pin and the second data pin, and the second data pin and the ground pin according to the comparison signal, respectively. A USB cable is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: YI-CHUAN LIN, YU-HU YAN
  • Publication number: 20150216784
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing fragments of bacterial cellulose film is provided. The addition of the fragments of bacterial cellulose film in a cosmetic composition not only improves the transdermal transmission of active ingredients contained in the cosmetic composition but also provides the functions of skin moisturization, skin exfoliation and sebum absorption. Various applications of bacterial cellulose film are thus provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: NYMPHEAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: YI-CHUAN LIN, YUH-CHYUN WEY, MEI-LING LEE, PIN-CHIH LIN
  • Patent number: 8772003
    Abstract: A bacterial cellulose film is provided, including microbial fibers consisting of bacterial cellulose, wherein the microbial fibers are arranged in a density gradient in a direction of the bacterial cellulose film thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Nympheas International Biomaterial Corp.
    Inventors: Yi-Chuan Lin, Yuh-Chyun Wey, Mei-Ling Lee
  • Publication number: 20110286948
    Abstract: A bacterial cellulose film is provided, including microbial fibers consisting of bacterial cellulose, wherein the microbial fibers are arranged in a density gradient in a direction of the bacterial cellulose film thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: NYMPHEAS INTERNATIONAL BIOMATERIAL CORP.
    Inventors: Yi-Chuan Lin, Yuh-Chyun Wey, Mei-Ling Lee