Patents by Inventor Yohei Yamaguchi

Yohei Yamaguchi 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: 20200006568
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to realize the TFT of the oxide semiconductor having a superior characteristics and high reliability during the product's life. The structure of the present invention is as follows. A display device comprising: a substrate including a display area where plural pixels are formed, the pixel includes a first TFT of a first oxide semiconductor, a first gate insulating film is formed on the first oxide semiconductor, the first gate insulating film is a laminated film of a first silicon oxide film and a first aluminum oxide film, a gate electrode is formed on the first aluminum film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei YAMAGUCHI, Isao SUZUMURA
  • Patent number: 10453965
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to realize the TFT of the oxide semiconductor having a superior characteristics and high reliability during the product's life. The structure of the present invention is as follows. A display device comprising: a substrate including a display area where plural pixels are formed, the pixel includes a first TFT of a first oxide semiconductor, a first gate insulating film is formed on the first oxide semiconductor, the first gate insulating film is a laminated film of a first silicon oxide film and a first aluminum oxide film, a gate electrode is formed on the first aluminum film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Isao Suzumura
  • Publication number: 20190305009
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to improve reliability of the TFT of the oxide semiconductor. The feature of the invention is: A display device comprising: a substrate including a display area where plural pixels are formed, the pixel includes a first TFT of a first oxide semiconductor, a first gate insulating film is formed under the first oxide semiconductor, a first gate electrode is formed under the first gate insulating film, an interlayer insulating film is formed on the first oxide semiconductor; a drain wiring, which connects with the first oxide semiconductor, and a source wiring, which connects with the first oxide semiconductor, are formed on the interlayer insulating film; the drain wiring or the source wiring is a laminated structure of a second oxide semiconductor and a first metal, the second oxide semiconductor is under the first metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventor: Yohei YAMAGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20190244979
    Abstract: A display device to improve reliability of the TFT of the oxide semiconductor, including: a substrate including a display area where plural pixels are formed, the pixel includes a first TFT of a first oxide semiconductor; a first gate insulating film is formed on the first oxide semiconductor, a gate electrode is formed on the first gate insulating film, an interlayer insulating film is formed over the gate electrode; the gate insulating film includes a first silicon oxide film, the gate electrode includes a first gate layer made of a second oxide semiconductor and a second gate layer made of metal or alloy; the interlayer insulating film has a first interlayer insulating film including a second silicon oxide film, and a second interlayer insulating film including a first aluminum oxide film on the first interlayer insulating film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Isao SUZUMURA, Yohei YAMAGUCHI, Hajime WATAKABE, Akihiro HANADA, Hirokazu WATANABE, Marina SHIOKAWA
  • Patent number: 10373984
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to improve reliability of the TFT of the oxide semiconductor. The feature of the invention is: A display device comprising: a substrate including a display area where plural pixels are formed, the pixel includes a first TFT of a first oxide semiconductor, a first gate insulating film is formed under the first oxide semiconductor, a first gate electrode is formed under the first gate insulating film, an interlayer insulating film is formed on the first oxide semiconductor; a drain wiring, which connects with the first oxide semiconductor, and a source wiring, which connects with the first oxide semiconductor, are formed on the interlayer insulating film; the drain wiring or the source wiring is a laminated structure of a second oxide semiconductor and a first metal, the second oxide semiconductor is under the first metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventor: Yohei Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 10361229
    Abstract: The invention allows formation of LTPS TFTs and TAOS TFTs on the same substrate. The invention provides a display device including a substrate having a display area in which pixels are formed. The pixels include a first TFT made of a TAOS. The drain of the first TFT is formed of first LTPS 112. The source of the first TFT is formed of second LTPS 113. The first LTPS 112 is connected to a first electrode 106 via a first through-hole 108 formed in an insulating film 105 covering the first TFT. The second LTPS 113 is connected to a second electrode 107 via a second through-hole 108 formed in the insulating film 105 covering the first TFT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Isao Suzumura, Hidekazu Miyake
  • Patent number: 10283644
    Abstract: A thin film transistor includes a first oxide semiconductor, a source electrode, a drain electrode, a gate insulating film and a gate electrode. A second oxide semiconductor layer is between the first oxide semiconductor layer and the source electrode. A third oxide semiconductor layer is between the first oxide semiconductor layer and the drain electrode. The content ratio of oxygen/Indium in each of the second semiconductor layer and the third oxide semiconductor layer is equal to or larger than that of the first semiconductor layer. A thickness of each of the second semiconductor layer and the third oxide semiconductor layer is bigger than that of the first semiconductor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Isao Suzumura, Norihiro Uemura, Takeshi Noda, Hidekazu Miyake, Yohei Yamaguchi
  • Publication number: 20190118268
    Abstract: A lathe includes a spindle, a turret, a Z-axis feed mechanism moving the spindle and the turret relative to each other in a Z-axis direction along a center axis of the spindle, an X-axis feed mechanism moving the spindle and the turret relative to each other in an X-axis direction orthogonal to the Z-axis direction, and a plurality of tool holders each having a tool holding part holding a tool, and attached to the turret. The tool holding part of at least one of the tool holders holds the tool at a holding position thereon set at a position such that, when the held tool is indexed to a machining position by rotation of the turret, a cutting-edge reference point of the held tool is offset to one side with respect to an X-Z plane including a center axis of the turret.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: DMG MORI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masahiro Yamane, Yohei Yamaguchi, Toshikazu Okutani
  • Publication number: 20190067334
    Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to form a stable oxide semiconductor TFT in a display device. The concrete structure is: A display device having a TFT substrate that includes a TFT having an oxide semiconductor layer comprising: the oxide semiconductor layer is formed on a first insulating film that is formed by a silicon oxide layer, the oxide semiconductor layer and an aluminum oxide film are directly formed on the first insulating film. The first insulating film becomes oxygen rich when the aluminum oxide film is formed on the first insulating film by sputtering. Oxygens in the first insulating film is effectively confined in the first insulating film, eventually, the oxygens diffuse to the oxide semiconductor for a stable operation of the oxide semiconductor TFT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventor: Yohei YAMAGUCHI
  • Patent number: 10161031
    Abstract: An IGZO sintered compact composed of indium (In), gallium (Ga), zinc (Zn), oxygen (O) and unavoidable impurities, wherein the IGZO sintered compact has a flexural strength of 50 MPa or more, and a bulk resistance of 100 m?cm or less. Provided is a sputtering target capable of suppressing the target cracks and reducing the generation of particles during deposition via DC sputtering, and forming favorable thin films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Toshiya Kurihara, Koji Kakuta
  • Publication number: 20180364509
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes an insulating substrate, a thin-film transistor including a semiconductor layer formed on a layer above the insulating substrate, a gate electrode which at least partly overlaps the semiconductor layer, and a first electrode and a second electrode which are electrically connected to the semiconductor layer, and a light shielding layer formed between the thin-film transistor and the insulating substrate to at least partly overlap the semiconductor layer, the light shielding layer electrically connected to the gate electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Arichika Ishida, Hidekazu Miyake, Hiroto Miyake, Isao Suzumura
  • Publication number: 20180342536
    Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to form a flexible display device where the substrate is made of resin, wherein the TFT can be annealed in high temperature; consequently, a reliability of the TFT is improved. The concrete measure is as follows. A display device having a pixel electrode and a TFT including a semiconductor layer on a substrate comprising: a source region of the semiconductor layer connects with a source electrode, a drain region of the semiconductor layer connects with a drain electrode; the pixel electrode connects with the source electrode; the drain electrode connects with a video signal line; a distance between the drain electrode and the substrate is smaller than a distance between the semiconductor and the substrate, the semiconductor layer is formed between the pixel electrode and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Isao Suzumura, Hajime Watakabe, Akihiro Hanada, Hirokazu Watanabe, Yohei Yamaguchi, Marina Shiokawa, Ryotaro Kimura
  • Publication number: 20180308869
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to make it possible to form an LIPS TFT and an oxide semiconductor TFT on the same substrate. A display device includes a substrate having a display region in which pixels are formed. The pixel includes a first TFT using an oxide semiconductor 109. An oxide film 110 as an insulating material is formed on the oxide semiconductor 109. A gate electrode 111 is formed on the oxide film 110. A first electrode 115 is connected to a drain of the first TFT via a first through hole formed in the oxide film 110. A second electrode 116 is connected to a source of the first TFT via a second through hole formed in the oxide film 110.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Isao SUZUMURA, Kazufumi WATABE, Yoshinori ISHII, Hidekazu MIYAKE, Yohei YAMAGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20180294286
    Abstract: The invention allows formation of LTPS TFTs and TAOS TFTs on the same substrate. The invention provides a display device including a substrate having a display area in which pixels are formed. The pixels include a first TFT made of a TAOS. The drain of the first TFT is formed of first LTPS 112. The source of the first TFT is formed of second LTPS 113. The first LTPS 112 is connected to a first electrode 106 via a first through-hole 108 formed in an insulating film 105 covering the first TFT. The second LTPS 113 is connected to a second electrode 107 via a second through-hole 108 formed in the insulating film 105 covering the first TFT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Yohei YAMAGUCHI, lsao SUZUMURA, Hidekazu MIYAKE
  • Publication number: 20180286890
    Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to improve reliability of the TFT of the oxide semiconductor. The invention is characterized as follows. A display device comprising: a substrate including a display area where plural pixels are formed, the pixel includes a first TFT of a first oxide semiconductor; a first gate insulating film is formed on the first oxide semiconductor, a gate electrode is formed on the first gate insulating film, an interlayer insulating film is formed over the gate electrode; the gate insulating film includes a first silicon oxide film, the gate electrode includes a first gate layer made of a second oxide semiconductor and a second gate layer made of metal or alloy; the interlayer insulating film has a first interlayer insulating film including a second silicon oxide film, and a second interlayer insulating film including a first aluminum oxide film on the first interlayer insulating film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Isao Suzumura, Yohei Yamaguchi, Hajime Watakabe, Akihiro Hanada, Hirokazu Watanabe, Marina Shiokawa
  • Publication number: 20180286889
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to improve reliability of the TFT of the oxide semiconductor. The feature of the invention is: A display device comprising: a substrate including a display area where plural pixels are formed, the pixel includes a first TFT of a first oxide semiconductor, a first gate insulating film is formed under the first oxide semiconductor, a first gate electrode is formed under the first gate insulating film, an interlayer insulating film is formed on the first oxide semiconductor; a drain wiring, which connects with the first oxide semiconductor, and a source wiring, which connects with the first oxide semiconductor, are formed on the interlayer insulating film; the drain wiring or the source wiring is a laminated structure of a second oxide semiconductor and a first metal, the second oxide semiconductor is under the first metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventor: Yohei YAMAGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20180286888
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to realize the TFT of the oxide semiconductor having a superior characteristics and high reliability during the product's life. The structure of the present invention is as follows. A display device comprising: a substrate including a display area where plural pixels are formed, the pixel includes a first TFT of a first oxide semiconductor, a first gate insulating film is formed on the first oxide semiconductor, the first gate insulating film is a laminated film of a first silicon oxide film and a first aluminum oxide film, a gate electrode is formed on the first aluminum film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Isao Suzumura
  • Patent number: 10088728
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes an insulating substrate, a thin-film transistor including a semiconductor layer formed on a layer above the insulating substrate, a gate electrode which at least partly overlaps the semiconductor layer, and a first electrode and a second electrode which are electrically connected to the semiconductor layer, and a light shielding layer formed between the thin-film transistor and the insulating substrate to at least partly overlap the semiconductor layer, the light shielding layer electrically connected to the gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Arichika Ishida, Hidekazu Miyake, Hiroto Miyake, Isao Suzumura
  • Patent number: 10047012
    Abstract: An IGZO sintered compact composed of indium (In), gallium (Ga), zinc (Zn), oxygen (O) and unavoidable impurities, wherein an average length of cracks existing in the IGZO sintered compact is 3 ?m or more and 15 ?m or less. Provided is a sputtering target capable of suppressing the target cracks and reducing the generation of particles during deposition via DC sputtering, and forming favorable thin films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation
    Inventors: Yohei Yamaguchi, Koji Kakuta
  • Patent number: 10026754
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to make it possible to form an LIPS TFT and an oxide semiconductor TFT on the same substrate. A display device includes a substrate having a display region in which pixels are formed. The pixel includes a first TFT using an oxide semiconductor 109. An oxide film 110 as an insulating material is formed on the oxide semiconductor 109. A gate electrode 111 is formed on the oxide film 110. A first electrode 115 is connected to a drain of the first TFT via a first through hole formed in the oxide film 110. A second electrode 116 is connected to a source of the first TFT via a second through hole formed in the oxide film 110.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Japan Dispaly Inc.
    Inventors: Isao Suzumura, Kazufumi Watabe, Yoshinori Ishii, Hidekazu Miyake, Yohei Yamaguchi