Patents by Inventor Yu Kuang

Yu Kuang 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: 20250079299
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to integrated chip structure. The integrated chip structure includes a lower insulating structure disposed over a lower dielectric structure surrounding one or more lower interconnects. A bottom electrode via is surrounded by one or more interior sidewalls of the lower insulating structure. The bottom electrode via includes a barrier surrounding a conductive core. A bottom electrode is arranged on the bottom electrode via, a data storage structure is over the bottom electrode, and a top electrode is over the data storage structure. The barrier includes a sidewall disposed along the one or more interior sidewalls of the lower insulating structure and a horizontally covering segment protruding outward from the sidewall to above a top surface of the lower insulating structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Zhen Yu Guan, Sheng-Wen Fu, Hsun-Chung Kuang
  • Patent number: 12235586
    Abstract: Impurities in a liquefied solid fuel utilized in a droplet generator of an extreme ultraviolet photolithography system are removed from vessels containing the liquefied solid fuel. Removal of the impurities increases the stability and predictability of droplet formation which positively impacts wafer yield and droplet generator lifetime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hao Lai, Ming-Hsun Tsai, Hsin-Feng Chen, Wei-Shin Cheng, Yu-Kuang Sun, Cheng-Hsuan Wu, Yu-Fa Lo, Shih-Yu Tu, Jou-Hsuan Lu, Shang-Chieh Chien, Li-Jui Chen, Heng-Hsin Liu
  • Publication number: 20250056097
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and a method for stream distribution. The method includes: determining a viewer to be a helper viewer with respect to a content type; determining a distributor to have engaged in the content type in a stream; and suggesting the distributor to invite the viewer into the stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Wei-Kun LU, Yu-Cheng FAN, Chia-Han CHANG, Hung-Kuang TAI
  • Publication number: 20250047919
    Abstract: A method for facilitating streamer interaction with a viewer includes extracting a history topic based on an activity record of the viewer; calculating a score of each of the history topics based on at least one parameter; and generating a topic suggestion based on the history topic and the score which is corresponding to the history topic, and providing the topic suggestion to the streamer. The method is suitable for providing a topic suggestion (or interact topic suggestion) with respect to the viewer to the streamer via a live-streaming platform executed by a computing device. Thereby, the method can be used for facilitating streamer interaction with viewers and provides an appropriate topic suggestion. In addition, a computing device and a computer-readable storage medium which are capable of implementing the method are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: YUNG-CHI HSU, CHI-WEI LIN, SHAO-TANG CHIEN, WEI-HSIANG HUNG, WEI-KUN LU, YU-CHENG FAN, CHIA-HAN CHANG, HUNG-KUANG TAI
  • Publication number: 20250048645
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a memory device including a semiconductor substrate, a first electrode disposed over the semiconductor substrate, a ferroelectric layer disposed between the first electrode and the semiconductor substrate, and a first stressor layer separating the first electrode from the ferroelectric layer. The first stressor layer has a coefficient of thermal expansion greater than that of the ferroelectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Bi-Shen Lee, Tzu-Yu Lin, Yi-Yang Wei, Hai-Dang Trinh, Hsun-Chung Kuang, Cheng-Yuan Tsai
  • Publication number: 20250045534
    Abstract: Implementations relate to a method implemented by one or more processors, the method including: receiving natural language (NL) based input associated with a client device; generating, using a large language model (LLM) and based on processing the NL based input, LLM output; determining, based on the LLM output, a sequence of LLM responses, the sequence of LLM responses including at least one intermediate LLM response and a final LLM response. In some implementations, the method may further include causing the final LLM response to be rendered at the client device. In additional or alternative implementations, the method may further include storing, as an instance of training data for fine-tuning the LLM or an additional LLM, the NL based input along with the final LLM response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Swaroop Mishra, Ragha Kotikalapudi, Sahitya Potluri, Taylor Bos, YaGuang Li, Hanzhao Lin, Steven Zheng, Yu Du, Chen Zhu, Chenkai Kuang, Xinying Song, Heng-Tze Cheng, Ed H. Chi, Quoc Le
  • Patent number: 12209825
    Abstract: A water cooling device includes a first collector, a second collector and a plurality of tubes. The first collector includes a receiving chamber and a plurality of distribution chamber. The receiving chamber has an inlet for receiving a working fluid. Each of the distribution chambers includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion opposite to the first wall portion. The first wall portion has an opening communicating with the receiving chamber. The second wall portion has an outlet. Each of the tubes is connected to the outlet of one of the distribution chambers on one end, and is connected to the second collector on another end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yu-Jei Huang, Li-Kuang Tan
  • Patent number: 12167526
    Abstract: An extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photolithography system generates EUV light by irradiating droplets with a laser. The system includes a droplet generator with a nozzle and a piezoelectric structure coupled to the nozzle. The generator outputs groups of droplets. A control system applies a voltage waveform to the piezoelectric structure while the nozzle outputs the group of droplets. The waveform causes the droplets of the group to have a spread of velocities that results in the droplets coalescing into a single droplet prior to being irradiated by the laser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Kuang Sun, Cheng-Hao Lai, Yu-Huan Chen, Wei-Shin Cheng, Ming-Hsun Tsai, Hsin-Feng Chen, Chiao-Hua Cheng, Cheng-Hsuan Wu, Yu-Fa Lo, Shang-Chieh Chien, Li-Jui Chen, Heng-Hsin Liu
  • Publication number: 20240365460
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a modularized vessel droplet generator assembly (MGDVA) including a droplet generator assembly (DGA). Under a normal operation, the liquid fuel moves along an operation pathway extending through the DGA to eject or discharge the liquid fuel (e.g., liquid tin) from a nozzle of the DGA into a vacuum chamber. The liquid fuel in the vacuum chamber is then exposed to a laser generating an extreme ultra-violet (EUV) light. Under a service operation, the operation pathway is closed and a service pathway extending through the DGA is opened. A gas is introduced into the service pathway forming a gas-liquid interface between the gas and the liquid fuel. The gas-liquid interface is driven to an isolation valve directly adjacent to the DGA. In other words, the gas pushes back the liquid fuel to the isolation valve. Once the gas-liquid interface reaches the isolation valve, the isolation valve is closed isolating the DGA from the liquid fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Yu-Kuang SUN, Ming-Hsun TSAI, Wei-Shin CHENG, Cheng-Hao LAI, Hsin-Feng CHEN, Chiao-Hua CHENG, Cheng-Hsuan WU, Yu-Fa LO, Jou-Hsuan LU, Shang-Chieh CHIEN, Li-Jui CHEN, Heng-Hsin LIU
  • Publication number: 20240365461
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a modularized vessel droplet generator assembly (MGDVA) including a droplet generator assembly (DGA). Under a normal operation, the liquid fuel moves along an operation pathway extending through the DGA to eject or discharge the liquid fuel (e.g., liquid tin) from a nozzle of the DGA into a vacuum chamber. The liquid fuel in the vacuum chamber is then exposed to a laser generating an extreme ultra-violet (EUV) light. Under a service operation, the operation pathway is closed and a service pathway extending through the DGA is opened. A gas is introduced into the service pathway forming a gas-liquid interface between the gas and the liquid fuel. The gas-liquid interface is driven to an isolation valve directly adjacent to the DGA. In other words, the gas pushes back the liquid fuel to the isolation valve. Once the gas-liquid interface reaches the isolation valve, the isolation valve is closed isolating the DGA from the liquid fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Yu-Kuang SUN, Ming-Hsun TSAI, Wei-Shin CHENG, Cheng-Hao LAI, Hsin-Feng CHEN, Chiao-Hua CHENG, Cheng-Hsuan WU, Yu-Fa LO, Jou-Hsuan LU, Shang-Chieh CHIEN, Li-Jui CHEN, Heng-Hsin LIU
  • Publication number: 20240361701
    Abstract: A method of inspecting an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation source includes, in an idle mode, inserting a borescope mounted on a fixture through a first opening into a chamber of the EUV radiation source. The borescope includes a connection cable attached at a first end to a camera. The EUV radiation source includes an excitation laser that generates a light beam that is configured to focus onto tin droplets to generate EUV radiation inside the chamber of the EUV radiation source. The method further includes extending the extendible section, in a direction toward the second opening of the EUV radiation source, to move the camera beyond the blocking shield, and acquiring one or more images from a region beyond the blocking shield. The method also includes analyzing the one or more acquired images to determine an amount of tin debris deposited inside the chamber of the EUV radiation source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chiao-Hua CHENG, Sheng-Kang YU, Shang-Chieh CHIEN, Wei-Chun YEN, Heng-Hsin LIU, Ming-Hsun TSAI, Yu-Fa LO, Li-Jui CHEN, Wei-Shin CHENG, Cheng-Hsuan WU, Cheng-Hao LAI, Yu-Kuang SUN, Yu-Huan CHEN
  • Patent number: 12096543
    Abstract: A method for using an extreme ultraviolet radiation source is provided. The method includes performing a lithography process using an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation source; after the lithography processes, inserting an extraction tube into a vessel of the EUV radiation source; and cleaning a collector of the EUV radiation source by using the extraction tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chiao-Hua Cheng, Hsin-Feng Chen, Yu-Fa Lo, Yu-Kuang Sun, Wei-Shin Cheng, Yu-Huan Chen, Ming-Hsun Tsai, Cheng-Hao Lai, Cheng-Hsuan Wu, Shang-Chieh Chien, Heng-Hsin Liu, Li-Jui Chen, Sheng-Kang Yu
  • Patent number: 12066761
    Abstract: In a method of inspecting an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation source, during an idle mode, a borescope mounted on a fixture is inserted through a first opening into a chamber of the EUV radiation source. The borescope includes a connection cable attached at a first end to a camera. The fixture includes an extendible section mounted from a first side on a lead screw, and the camera of the borescope is mounted on a second side, opposite to the first side, of the extendible section. The extendible section is extended to move the camera inside the chamber of the EUV radiation source. One or more images are acquired by the camera from inside the chamber of the EUV radiation source at one or more viewing positions. The one or more acquired images are analyzed to determine an amount of tin debris deposited inside the chamber of the EUV radiation source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chiao-Hua Cheng, Sheng-Kang Yu, Shang-Chieh Chien, Wei-Chun Yen, Heng-Hsin Liu, Ming-Hsun Tsai, Yu-Fa Lo, Li-Jui Chen, Wei-Shin Cheng, Cheng-Hsuan Wu, Cheng-Hao Lai, Yu-Kuang Sun, Yu-Huan Chen
  • Patent number: 12063734
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a modularized vessel droplet generator assembly (MGDVA) including a droplet generator assembly (DGA). Under a normal operation, the liquid fuel moves along an operation pathway extending through the DGA to eject or discharge the liquid fuel (e.g., liquid tin) from a nozzle of the DGA into a vacuum chamber. The liquid fuel in the vacuum chamber is then exposed to a laser generating an extreme ultra-violet (EUV) light. Under a service operation, the operation pathway is closed and a service pathway extending through the DGA is opened. A gas is introduced into the service pathway forming a gas-liquid interface between the gas and the liquid fuel. The gas-liquid interface is driven to an isolation valve directly adjacent to the DGA. In other words, the gas pushes back the liquid fuel to the isolation valve. Once the gas-liquid interface reaches the isolation valve, the isolation valve is closed isolating the DGA from the liquid fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Kuang Sun, Ming-Hsun Tsai, Wei-Shin Cheng, Cheng-Hao Lai, Hsin-Feng Chen, Chiao-Hua Cheng, Cheng-Hsuan Wu, Yu-Fa Lo, Jou-Hsuan Lu, Shang-Chieh Chien, Li-Jui Chen, Heng-Hsin Liu
  • Publication number: 20240128626
    Abstract: A transmission device includes a daisy chain structure composed of at least three daisy chain units arranged periodically and continuously. Each of the daisy chain units includes first, second and third conductive lines, and first and second conductive pillars. The first and second conductive lines at a first layer extend along a first direction and are discontinuously arranged. The third conductive line at a second layer extends along the first direction and is substantially parallel to the first and second conductive lines. The first conductive pillar extends in a second direction. The second direction is different from the first direction. A first part of the first conductive pillar is connected to the first and third conductive lines. The second conductive pillar extends in the second direction. A first part of the second conductive pillar is connected to the second and third conductive lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicants: UNIMICRON TECHNOLOGY CORP., National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Yu-Kuang WANG, Ruey-Beei Wu, Ching-Sheng Chen, Chun-Jui Huang, Wei-Yu Liao, Chi-Min Chang
  • Publication number: 20230411373
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first electric integrated circuit component, a second integrated circuit component, and a first plasmonic bridge. The second electric integrated circuit component is aside the first electric integrated circuit component. The first plasmonic bridge is vertically overlapped with both the first electric integrated circuit component and the second electric integrated circuit component. The first plasmonic bridge includes a first plasmonic waveguide optically connecting the first electric integrated circuit component and the second electric integrated circuit component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Kuang Liao, Cheng-Chun Tsai, Chen-Hua Yu, Fang-Cheng Chen, Wen-Chih Chiou, Ping-Jung Wu
  • Patent number: 11830841
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an interconnect structure, an insulating layer and a conductive layer. The interconnect structure includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The insulating layer contacts the interconnect structure. The insulating layer includes a third surface contacting the second surface of the interconnect structure and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface. The conductive layer is electrically coupled to the interconnect structure. The conductive layer has a continuous portion extending from the second surface to the fourth surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chuei-Tang Wang, Chih-Chieh Chang, Yu-Kuang Liao, Hsing-Kuo Hsia, Chih-Yuan Chang, Jeng-Shien Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11830861
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first optical transceiver, a second optical transceiver, a third optical transceiver, and a plasmonic waveguide. The first optical transceiver, the second optical transceiver, and the third optical transceiver are stacked in sequential order. The first optical transceiver and the third optical transceiver respectively at least one optical input/output portion for transmitting and receiving an optical signal. The plasmonic waveguide includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment optically coupled to one another. The first segment is embedded in the first optical transceiver. The second segment extends through the second optical transceiver. The third segment is embedded in the third optical transceiver. The first segment is optically coupled to the at least one optical input/output portion of the first optical transceiver and the third segment is optically coupled to the at least one optical input/output portion of the third optical transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Kuang Liao, Cheng-Chun Tsai, Chen-Hua Yu, Fang-Cheng Chen, Wen-Chih Chiou, Ping-Jung Wu
  • Publication number: 20230375783
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a photonic die and an optical die. The photonic die includes a grating coupler and an optical device. The optical device is connected to the grating coupler to receive radiation of predetermined wavelength incident on the grating coupler. The optical die is disposed over the photonic die and includes a substrate with optical nanostructures. Positions and shapes of the optical nanostructures are such to perform an optical transformation on the incident radiation of predetermined wavelength when the incident radiation passes through an area of the substrate where the optical nanostructures are located. The optical nanostructures overlie the grating coupler so that the incident radiation of predetermined wavelength crosses the optical die where the optical nanostructures are located before reaching the grating coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Kuang Liao, Jia-Xsing Li, Ping-Jung Wu, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: D1053740
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: SHENZHEN STARSHIP TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yu Kuang