Patents by Inventor Yu-Kuan Chang

Yu-Kuan Chang 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: 11961769
    Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit, including forming a n-type doped well (N-well) and a p-type doped well (P-well) disposed side by side on a semiconductor substrate, forming a first fin active region extruded from the N-well and a second fin active region extruded from the P-well, forming a first isolation feature inserted between and vertically extending through the N-well and the P-well, and forming a second isolation feature over the N-well and the P-well and laterally contacting the first and the second fin active regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiu Hsu, Yu-Kuan Lin, Feng-Ming Chang, Hsin-Wen Su, Lien Jung Hung, Ping-Wei Wang
  • Patent number: 11604402
    Abstract: A projection system and a projection method are provided. The projection system includes a first projector and a second projector. The first projector is configured to project a first grid picture onto a projection surface. The second projector is configured to project a second grid picture onto the projection surface. The second grid picture and the first grid picture are blended into a blended projection picture. The first grid picture includes a first overlap region. Grid lines of the first overlap region are displayed in a first color. The second grid picture includes a second overlap region. Grid lines of the second overlap region are displayed in a second color. The first color and the second color are complementary colors. When the blended projection picture is formed, grid lines of an overlap region of the first grid picture and the second grid picture are displayed in a recognition color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Chien, Yu-Kuan Chang
  • Patent number: 11343480
    Abstract: A projection positioning system and a projection positioning method thereof are provided. A projection device projects a first test image and a second test image on a projection screen based on a projection range at different time points. At least one photosensitive element is disposed on the projection screen. In response to projecting the first test image, a computing device divides a first image sub-zone of the first test image according to the first image sub-zone corresponding to one of first optical parameters sensed by the photosensitive element, to generate the second test image. In response to projecting the second test image, the computing device determines positioning information of the photosensitive element with respect to the projection range according to a second image sub-zone corresponding to one of second optical parameters sensed by the photosensitive element. The projection device performs a projection adjustment function according to the positioning information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Chien, Chung-Lung Yang, Yu-Kuan Chang, Pen-Ning Kuo
  • Patent number: 11303863
    Abstract: A projection system, a projection image adjusting method and a projector are provided. The projection system includes a projector and a control unit. The projector projects a projection image. The control unit controls movement of an image grid point of the projection image projected by the projector. When the projector receives a continuous adjustment signal output by the control unit, the projector determines a cumulative displacement amount proportional to a continuous signal quantity cumulative value according to the continuous signal quantity cumulative value of the continuous adjustment signal, and the image grid point is moved by the projector according to the cumulative displacement amount to correspondingly deform at least a part of the projection image, so as to provide a convenient projection image adjustment effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Chien, Yu-Kuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20210409666
    Abstract: A projection positioning system and a projection positioning method thereof are provided. A projection device projects a first test image and a second test image on a projection screen based on a projection range at different time points. At least one photosensitive element is disposed on the projection screen. In response to projecting the first test image, a computing device divides a first image sub-zone of the first test image according to the first image sub-zone corresponding to one of first optical parameters sensed by the photosensitive element, to generate the second test image. In response to projecting the second test image, the computing device determines positioning information of the photosensitive element with respect to the projection range according to a second image sub-zone corresponding to one of second optical parameters sensed by the photosensitive element. The projection device performs a projection adjustment function according to the positioning information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Chien, Chung-Lung Yang, Yu-Kuan Chang, Pen-Ning Kuo
  • Publication number: 20210364904
    Abstract: A projection system and a projection method are provided. The projection system includes a first projector and a second projector. The first projector is configured to project a first grid picture onto a projection surface. The second projector is configured to project a second grid picture onto the projection surface. The second grid picture and the first grid picture are blended into a blended projection picture. The first grid picture includes a first overlap region. Grid lines of the first overlap region are displayed in a first color. The second grid picture includes a second overlap region. Grid lines of the second overlap region are displayed in a second color. The first color and the second color are complementary colors. When the blended projection picture is formed, grid lines of an overlap region of the first grid picture and the second grid picture are displayed in a recognition color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Chien, Yu-Kuan Chang
  • Patent number: 11048141
    Abstract: Provided is an electric field generating substrate and a liquid crystal lens containing the same. The electric field generating substrate contains: a first substrate; and a first electric field generating unit disposed on the first substrate. The first electric field generating unit contains: a first main electrode; a second main electrode; and a first sub-electrode disposed between the first main electrode and the second main electrode. The first sub-electrode electrically connects to the first main electrode and the second main electrode. A first resistor is disposed between the first main electrode and the first sub-electrode, and a second resistor is disposed between the first sub-electrode and the second main electrode. In addition, the first main electrode, the second main electrode and the first sub-electrode are substantially parallel to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: NATIONAL YANG MING CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Huang-Ming Chen, Yu-Kuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20200389632
    Abstract: A projection calibration system and a projection calibration method thereof are provided. A projection device projects test pictures onto a projection screen. Each test picture includes a pattern. A plurality of photosensitive elements are disposed on a frame of the projection screen and measure brightness sensing information when the projection device projects each test picture. In response to the pattern being changed from a first position in a first test picture to a second position in a second test picture, the brightness sensing information is changed from a first sensing value to a second sensing value. In response to the brightness sensing information being changed from the first sensing value to the second sensing value, a computing device determines picture boundary parameters according to the first position. The projection device performs image scaling according to the picture boundary parameters to project a calibrated picture aligned with the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Chien, Chung-Lung Yang, Yu-Kuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20200355982
    Abstract: Provided is an electric field generating substrate and a liquid crystal lens containing the same. The electric field generating substrate contains: a first substrate; and a first electric field generating unit disposed on the first substrate. The first electric field generating unit contains: a first main electrode; a second main electrode; and a first sub-electrode disposed between the first main electrode and the second main electrode. The first sub-electrode electrically connects to the first main electrode and the second main electrode. A first resistor is disposed between the first main electrode and the first sub-electrode, and a second resistor is disposed between the first sub-electrode and the second main electrode. In addition, the first main electrode, the second main electrode and the first sub-electrode are substantially parallel to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Huang-Ming CHEN, Yu-Kuan CHANG
  • Publication number: 20200358991
    Abstract: A projection system, a projection image adjusting method and a projector are provided. The projection system includes a projector and a control unit. The projector projects a projection image. The control unit controls movement of an image grid point of the projection image projected by the projector. When the projector receives a continuous adjustment signal output by the control unit, the projector determines a cumulative displacement amount proportional to a continuous signal quantity cumulative value according to the continuous signal quantity cumulative value of the continuous adjustment signal, and the image grid point is moved by the projector according to the cumulative displacement amount to correspondingly deform at least a part of the projection image, so as to provide a convenient projection image adjustment effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Chien, Yu-Kuan Chang
  • Patent number: 10764546
    Abstract: A projection device having a signal input unit, an image signal generating unit, an image adjustment unit, a control unit and a projection unit is provided. The signal input unit receives an external signal. The image signal generating unit generates an image signal. The image adjustment unit generates image adjustment gridlines according to the signal source. The control unit detects the signal input unit, and when the signal input unit does not receive the external signal, the control unit controls the image signal generating unit to generate the image signal to serve as the signal source. The projection unit projects the signal source and the image adjustment gridlines onto a projection plane. The projection device and the method for generating adjustment gridlines of the invention are still capable of generating the image adjustment gridlines in case that an input signal source does not exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Chien, Yu-Kuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20200244935
    Abstract: A projection device having a signal input unit, an image signal generating unit, an image adjustment unit, a control unit and a projection unit is provided. The signal input unit receives an external signal. The image signal generating unit generates an image signal. The image adjustment unit generates image adjustment gridlines according to the signal source. The control unit detects the signal input unit, and when the signal input unit does not receive the external signal, the control unit controls the image signal generating unit to generate the image signal to serve as the signal source. The projection unit projects the signal source and the image adjustment gridlines onto a projection plane. The projection device and the method for generating adjustment gridlines of the invention are still capable of generating the image adjustment gridlines in case that an input signal source does not exist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Chien, Yu-Kuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20200145628
    Abstract: A projection apparatus and a correcting method of a display image are provided. Positions of identification points and an original point are determined, where the positions of the identification points relate to a size of the display image. An indication line is generated according to a selected identification point of the identification points and the original point. A correcting graphic content on the display image, which includes the identification points, the original point and the indication line, is displayed. A control signal, which indicates a movement of the selected identification point, is received. The position of the selected identification point and the indication line according to the control signal are modified, to modify the size of the display image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Chien, Yu-Kuan Chang, Yung-Chiao Liu
  • Publication number: 20150029133
    Abstract: A method for compensating electromagnetic inductive pressure level of an electromagnetic pen is disclosed. First of all, an electromagnetic pen is provided on a touch panel, wherein the touch panel has a sensor layer and at least one sensor coil on a transparent substrate, the sensor coil is located on the peripheral region of the transparent substrate and around the sensor layer. Then a signal amplitude of the electromagnetic pen is calculated and a pressure level value is calculated via a frequency of the electromagnetic pen. Next distances between the sensor coil and the electromagnetic pen are calculated to obtain the location of the electromagnetic pen. Then a pressure level compensation value is obtained from a pressure level compensation value table. Finally, a compensated pressure level value is obtained by adding the pressure level value and the pressure level compensation value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: WALTOP INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHIA-JUI YEH, YU-KUAN CHANG
  • Publication number: 20150029132
    Abstract: A method for compensating electromagnetic inductive pressure level of an electromagnetic pen is disclosed. First of all, an electromagnetic pen is provided on a touch panel, wherein the touch panel has a sensor layer and at least one sensor coil on a transparent substrate, the sensor coil is located on the peripheral region of the transparent substrate and around the sensor layer. Then the coordinates of the electromagnetic pen are calculated via the sensor layer and a pressure level value is calculated via a frequency of the electromagnetic pen. Next a pressure level compensation value is obtained from a pressure level compensation value table. Finally, a compensated pressure level value is obtained by adding the pressure level value and the pressure level compensation value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: WALTOP INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHIA-JUI YEH, YU-KUAN CHANG
  • Patent number: 8941626
    Abstract: A method for compensating electromagnetic inductive pressure level of an electromagnetic pen is disclosed. First of all, an electromagnetic pen is provided on a touch panel, wherein the touch panel has a sensor layer and at least one sensor coil on a transparent substrate, the sensor coil is located on the peripheral region of the transparent substrate and around the sensor layer. Then a signal amplitude of the electromagnetic pen is calculated and a pressure level value is calculated via a frequency of the electromagnetic pen. Next distances between the sensor coil and the electromagnetic pen are calculated to obtain the location of the electromagnetic pen. Then a pressure level compensation value is obtained from a pressure level compensation value table. Finally, a compensated pressure level value is obtained by adding the pressure level value and the pressure level compensation value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Waltop International Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Jui Yeh, Yu-Kuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20130155669
    Abstract: A separate drive circuit structure for light emitting diode (LED) lamp tube, wherein the LED lamp tube comprises a lampshade and at least an LED lamp strap installed inside the lampshade, and the left and right sides of the LED lamp strap in the interior of the lampshade are respectively installed with a separate drive circuit structure. The separate drive circuit structures disposed at the two ends are connected with a transmission line such that the separate drive circuit structures disposed at the two ends together constitute a drive circuit capable of driving the LED lamp strap to illuminate. Moreover, the separate drive circuit structure can effectively reduce the tube diameter of the lampshade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Feng-Pin LEE, Chun-Chen Liu, Yu-Kuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20130128567
    Abstract: An improved light emitting diode (LED) lamp tube structure, comprising a lampshade, at least an LED lamp strap installed inside the lampshade and at least a drive circuit installed on any side of the interior of the lampshade, wherein the drive circuit includes multiple electronic components and a drive circuit board, in which the electronic components are insertion installed on one side of the drive circuit board, and at least an LED is insertion installed on the other side of the drive circuit board. Therefore, when the drive circuit drives the LED lamp strap to illuminate, it also drives the LEDs insertion installed on the other side of the drive circuit board to light up at the same time so the entire lampshade can illuminate completely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Cheng-Ming Lee, Chun-Chen Liu, Yu-Kuan Chang