Patents by Inventor Yi-Chen Liu
Yi-Chen Liu 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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Publication number: 20260158254Abstract: A microneedle patch and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The microneedle patch includes a microneedle layer. The microneedle layer has a total area, and the microneedle layer has a first region. The first region has a first area less than or equal to the total area. A material of the microneedle layer includes a biocompatible material, a thermochromic material, a photochromic material, a thermochromic material-induced reactant, a photochromic material-induced reactant, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2025Publication date: June 11, 2026Inventor: Yi-Chen Liu
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Publication number: 20260138004Abstract: A control device and a control device kit. The control device includes two gripping parts and a power supply module. The power supply module includes a rechargeable battery, at least one power supply electrical connection structure, and an external electrical connection structure. The external electrical connection structure is connected with an external power supply device, allowing the external power supply device to charge the rechargeable battery. the gripping electrical connection structure can engage with the power supply electrical connection structure, so that the two gripping parts can obtain power supplied by the rechargeable battery. The two gripping engaging structures can also engage with plate engaging structures provided on both sides of the support plate, allowing the two gripping parts to be connected to each other through the plate engaging structures. The two gripping parts and the support plate can jointly hold the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2025Publication date: May 21, 2026Inventors: HO-LUNG LU, Yi-Chen Liu, Tung-Chi Tsai
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Publication number: 20260131122Abstract: A microneedle patch includes a microneedle layer and a carrier layer. The microneedle layer includes a base layer and a plurality of microneedles. The microneedles are formed from a solution containing pectin and hyaluronic acid, are disposed on the base layer, and are spaced apart from each other. The base layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The plurality of microneedles is located on the first surface, and the microneedle layer is disposed on the carrier layer via the second surface of the base layer. The present invention also provides a transdermal absorption composition, which contains the pectin and the hyaluronic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2025Publication date: May 14, 2026Inventors: Wan-Ting Wu, Yun-Pei Yang, Yi-Chen Liu
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Publication number: 20260131236Abstract: A control handle and a connector assembly. The control handle includes two handle portions, a support portion, and a connector assembly. Multiple operation components are disposed on each of the two handle portions. Each of the operation components is configured to be operable by a user for correspondingly generating a control signal. Two ends of the support portion are connected to the two handle portions, and the control handle is configured to hold an electronic device. The connector assembly includes at least two connectors of different types. Each of the at least two connectors is movably disposed in one of the handle portions, and is operable to protrude from an inner side of the handle portion. The connector that protrudes from the inner side of the handle portion is configured to be mated with a mating connector of the electronic device that is held by the control handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2025Publication date: May 14, 2026Inventors: HO-LUNG LU, Yi-Chen Liu
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Publication number: 20260053039Abstract: Methods for forming semiconductor structures are provided. The method for forming a semiconductor structure includes forming a metal pad over a first substrate and forming a polymer layer over the metal pad. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes forming a seed layer over the metal pad and extending over the polymer layer and forming a conductive pillar over the seed layer. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes wet etching the seed layer using an etchant comprising H2O2. In addition, the step of wet etching the seed layer is configured to form an extending portion having a slope sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2025Publication date: February 19, 2026Inventors: Li-Guo LEE, Yi-Chen LIU, Yung-Sheng LIU, Yi-Jen LAI, Chun-Jen CHEN, Hsi-Kuei CHENG
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Publication number: 20260014456Abstract: A control handle includes two gripping parts, a connecting structure, a detecting module, and a processing module. The two gripping parts are engaged with each other through the connecting structure, thereby being operable to move closer to or away from each other. When the detecting module determines that the two gripping parts are engaged with each other, an engaging signal is generated. The processing module enters a sleep mode when receiving engaging signal. When in the sleep mode and a specific button is pressed, the processing module is operated to control a communication module to search for a connecting host nearby. When the processing module uses the detecting module to determine that the two gripping parts are separated from each other, and the portable electronic device and the connector are connected, the processing module can be connected to the portable electronic device through the communication module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2024Publication date: January 15, 2026Inventors: HO-LUNG LU, Yi-Chen Liu
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Publication number: 20250367543Abstract: A game controller includes a first control handle, a second control handle, a first stretchable assembly and a second stretchable assembly. The first and second stretchable assemblies are slidably disposed on the first and second control handles, respectively, and the first and second stretchable assemblies are pivotally connected to each other, allowing the first and second control handles to slide relative to each other into a combined mode or a separated mode, and allowing the first stretchable assembly to pivot relative to the second stretchable assembly. When the game controller is in the combined mode, the first and second control handles are joined together for use with the game console. When the game controller is in the separated mode, the first and second control handles are separated, thereby forming a mounting space between the first and second control handles for assembling the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2025Publication date: December 4, 2025Applicant: DEXIN CORP.Inventors: Ho Lung LU, Chin-Lung LIN, Yi-Chen LIU
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Publication number: 20250345487Abstract: A composite hydrogel includes gelatin, cinnamic acid, polydopamine nanoparticles, and curcumin is provided. The gelatin is chemically cross-linked with the cinnamic acid to form cinnamic acid-modified gelatin (GelCA), and the curcumin is non-covalently linked to the polydopamine nanoparticles to form curcumin-loaded polydopamine nanoparticles (Cur@PDA). The GelCA undergoes a photo-crosslinking process and then binds with the Cur@PDA to form the composite hydrogel. A method for treating retinal tissue damage includes administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of the composite hydrogel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2024Publication date: November 13, 2025Inventors: Jia-Shing YU, Ta-Ching CHEN, Yi-Chen LIU
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Patent number: 12392667Abstract: An optical pulse measuring method measuring an optical pulse generated from a pulse light source is provided. The method includes: splitting the optical pulse and then focusing them at a measuring point, so as to generate gas plasma by the autocorrelation of the split optical pulses; receiving the sound signal from the gas plasma and generate a plasma sound signal; and using the plasma sound signal to calculate the characteristics of the optical pulse. A measuring device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2023Date of Patent: August 19, 2025Assignee: NATIONAL YANG MING CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Chih-Wei Luo, Yi-Chen Liu, Tien-Tien Yeh
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Patent number: 11928456Abstract: The present disclosure provides a software upgrade system, which is applicable to at least one autonomous mobile robot installed with software in a data distribution service domain. The at least one autonomous mobile robot publishes a version information about the software to the version synchronization topic and receives other version information from the version synchronization topic. Also, the at least one autonomous mobile robot subscribes to a version synchronization topic, and takes the software of the at least one autonomous mobile robot itself as the latest version by a software update procedure to upload to a software update topic, or downloads the latest version of the software from the software update topic and installs it. The present disclosure provides a software upgrade method and a non-transitory recording medium.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chen-Ying Kuo, Cheng-Ting Chang, Yi-Chen Liu
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Patent number: 11733103Abstract: An optical pulse measuring method measuring an optical pulse generated from a pulse light source is provided. The method includes: splitting the optical pulse and then focusing them at a measuring point, so as to generate gas plasma by the autocorrelation of the split optical pulses; receiving the sound signal from the gas plasma and generate a plasma sound signal; and using the plasma sound signal to calculate the characteristics of the optical pulse. A measuring device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Chih-Wei Luo, Yi-Chen Liu, Tien-Tien Yeh
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Publication number: 20230258504Abstract: An optical pulse measuring method measuring an optical pulse generated from a pulse light source is provided. The method includes: splitting the optical pulse and then focusing them at a measuring point, so as to generate gas plasma by the autocorrelation of the split optical pulses; receiving the sound signal from the gas plasma and generate a plasma sound signal; and using the plasma sound signal to calculate the characteristics of the optical pulse. A measuring device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Chih-Wei LUO, Yi-Chen LIU, Tien-Tien YEH
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Publication number: 20230214204Abstract: The present disclosure provides a software upgrade system, which is applicable to at least one autonomous mobile robot installed with software in a data distribution service domain. The at least one autonomous mobile robot publishes a version information about the software to the version synchronization topic and receives other version information from the version synchronization topic. Also, the at least one autonomous mobile robot subscribes to a version synchronization topic, and takes the software of the at least one autonomous mobile robot itself as the latest version by a software update procedure to upload to a software update topic, or downloads the latest version of the software from the software update topic and installs it. The present disclosure provides a software upgrade method and a non-transitory recording medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: CHEN-YING KUO, CHENG-TING CHANG, YI-CHEN LIU
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Publication number: 20230073054Abstract: A preparation method of a hemostatic material is provided, wherein the method mainly includes mixing a keratin and an alginate; obtaining a keratin-alginate composite scaffold by a freeze-gelation method; and drying the keratin-alginate composite scaffold to obtain a hemostatic material. Further, a methylene blue can be loaded into the hemostatic material so that the hemostatic material has antimicrobial photodynamic abilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Jiashing YU, Wei-Fan LU, Ting-Yu LU, Yi-Chen LIU
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Patent number: 11555871Abstract: A method of detecting a biological sample includes the following steps. A magnetic sensor chip is provided, wherein the magnetic sensor chip includes a substrate and a magnetic sensing layer located on the substrate. Probes are connected to the magnetic sensor chip. A sample solution containing biological samples labeled with a first marker is provided on the magnetic sensor chip, so that the biological samples labeled with the first marker are hybridized with the probes. Magnetic beads labeled with a second marker are provided on the magnetic sensor chip, so that the magnetic beads labeled with the second marker are bound onto the biological samples labeled with the first marker. A signal sensed by the magnetic sensing layer is detected by a magnetic sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Cheng-Tai Chen, Shih-Ya Chen, Yi-Chen Liu, Ching-Fang Lu, Chia-Chen Chang, Erh-Fang Lee
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Patent number: 11519380Abstract: A sea wave generating device includes a floating base, a generating assembly, a driving assembly, and a guiding housing. The floating base includes a base body and a cover plate. The generating assembly is secured in the base body and includes a lower magnetic wheel and a power generator. The driving assembly includes an upper magnetic wheel and a blade wheel. The upper magnetic wheel and the lower magnetic wheel are attracted magnetically. The guiding housing is secured to the base body and rests on the cover plate. The guiding housing covers the blade wheel and the upper magnetic wheel. Thus, when the sea wave is introduced into the guiding housing, the seawater pushes the blade wheel which drives the upper magnetic wheel which drives the lower magnetic wheel which drives the power generator to generate an electric power.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Science and TechnologyInventors: Hsiang-Tang Chang, Ssu-Kai Chiu, Yi-Chen Liu
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Publication number: 20220011167Abstract: An optical pulse measuring method measuring an optical pulse generated from a pulse light source is provided. The method includes: splitting the optical pulse and then focusing them at a measuring point, so as to generate gas plasma by the autocorrelation of the split optical pulses; receiving the sound signal from the gas plasma and generate a plasma sound signal; and using the plasma sound signal to calculate the characteristics of the optical pulse. A measuring device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Chih-Wei LUO, Yi-Chen LIU, Tien-Tien YEH
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Patent number: 11217548Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a manufacturing method are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes a conductive trace over the dielectric layer. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive feature over the conductive trace, and a width of the conductive feature is substantially equal to or larger than a maximum width of the conductive trace. In addition, the semiconductor device structure includes a conductive bump over the conductive feature.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Li-Guo Lee, Yung-Sheng Liu, Yi-Chen Liu, Yi-Jen Lai, Chun-Jen Chen, Hsi-Kuei Cheng
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Patent number: 11169031Abstract: An optical pulse measuring method measuring an optical pulse generated from a pulse light source is provided. The method includes: splitting the optical pulse and then focusing them at a measuring point, so as to generate gas plasma by the autocorrelation of the split optical pulses; receiving the sound signal from the gas plasma and generate a plasma sound signal; and using the plasma sound signal to calculate the characteristics of the optical pulse. A measuring device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Chih-Wei Luo, Yi-Chen Liu, Tien-Tien Yeh
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Patent number: 11145613Abstract: Methods for forming semiconductor structures are provided. The method for forming a semiconductor structure includes forming a metal pad over a first substrate and forming a resist layer having an opening over the metal layer. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes forming a conductive pillar and a solder layer over the conductive pillar in the opening of the resist layer and removing the resist layer. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes removing a portion of the conductive pillar so that the conductive pillar has an angled sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTDInventors: Li-Guo Lee, Yung-Sheng Liu, Yi-Chen Liu, Yi-Jen Lai, Chun-Jen Chen, Hsi-Kuei Cheng