Patents by Inventor Yun Feng

Yun Feng 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: 12285045
    Abstract: An atomizer for an electronic cigarette includes an atomization compartment housing, an atomizer assembly and an outer cover covering the atomization compartment housing. The outer cover is provided with a suction nozzle opening and a communication hole. The atomization compartment housing includes an atomization cavity, an opening and a through groove. The atomization cavity is disposed inside the atomization compartment housing, and the atomizer assembly is disposed inside the atomization cavity. The opening is disposed at an end of the atomization compartment housing and communicates with the atomization cavity. The opening and the atomization cavity form a smoke passage that communicates with the suction nozzle opening. The through groove is disposed in an outer wall of the atomization compartment housing. The through groove and the outer cover form an intake passage. Two ends of the intake passage communicate with the suction nozzle opening and the communication hole respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: LUXSHARE PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yun Feng, Huabing Li, Zhongyuan Lai, Yu Huang
  • Patent number: 12267992
    Abstract: A memory device having a capacitor structure and a method of forming the same are provided. The memory device includes a substrate; a dielectric layer disposed on the substrate; and a plurality of capacitor structures respectively disposed in the dielectric layer. Each capacitor structure includes: a cup-shaped lower electrode; a first upper electrode conformally covering an outer surface of the cup-shaped lower electrode; a first capacitor dielectric layer disposed between the outer surface of the cup-shaped lower electrode and the first upper electrode; a second upper electrode conformally covering an inner surface of the cup-shaped lower electrode, wherein the second upper electrode is electrically connected to the first upper electrode by at least one connection via; and a second capacitor dielectric layer disposed between the inner surface of the cup-shaped lower electrode and the second upper electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Feng Kao, Katherine H Chiang
  • Patent number: 12249371
    Abstract: A physically unclonable function (PUF) device includes first and second inverters, each of which includes a common gate node and a common drain node. The common drain node of the first inverter is electrically connected to the common gate node of the second inverter. The PUF device also includes a common output node, a first resistive memory device (RMD) electrically connected to the common drain node of the first inverter and the common output node, and a second RMD electrically connected to the common drain node of the second inverter and the common output node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yun-Feng Kao, Katherine H. Chiang
  • Patent number: 12249608
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes an interconnection structure, a first transistor, and a second transistor. The interconnection structure includes a first metal line layer, a second metal line layer and a third metal line layer arranged over one another. The first transistor includes a gate structure. The second transistor is disposed adjacent to the first transistor, and includes a source/drain structure. The gate structure of the first transistor is disposed over and electrically connected to the first metal line layer, and the source/drain structure of the second transistor is arranged below and electrically connected to the second metal line layer through the third metal line layer. A manufacturing method of a semiconductor structure is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Yun-Feng Kao, Katherine H. Chiang
  • Publication number: 20250071701
    Abstract: A communication method, a terminal device, and a network device are provided. The method includes: receiving, by a terminal device, first information, where the first information is used to indicate TAs of one or more TRPs. In this application, the first information is introduced to indicate the TAs of the one or more TRPs, that is, a TA is indicated by using a TRP as a granularity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.
    Inventors: Xin YOU, Xue LIN, Jianfei CAO, Yun FENG
  • Publication number: 20250069648
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are related to a memory device. In one aspect, the memory device includes a memory array including a set of memory cells. In one aspect, each of the set of memory cells includes a corresponding transistor and a corresponding capacitor connected in series between a bit line and a select line. In one aspect, the memory device includes a first transistor including a source/drain electrode coupled to a controller and another source/drain electrode coupled to the bit line. In one aspect, the memory device includes a second transistor including a gate electrode coupled to the bit line. In one aspect, the second transistor is configured to conduct current corresponding to data stored by a memory cell of the set of memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Jun Wu, Yun-Feng Kao, Sheng-Chih Lai, Katherine H. Chiang, Chung-Te Lin
  • Publication number: 20250056930
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor stack, an insulating structure, a metal oxide structure and a metal structure. The semiconductor stack includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure and an active structure located between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure. The insulating structure is disposed below the first semiconductor structure and comprising a first opening and a second opening. The metal oxide structure is disposed below the insulating structure and located in the first opening, and contacts the semiconductor stack to form a first contact surface therebetween. The metal structure is located in the second opening, and contacts the semiconductor stack to form a second contact surface therebetween. The first contact surface is separated from the second contact surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Tzu Yun Feng, Wei Shan Yeoh, Yao-Ning Chan, June Kuo
  • Publication number: 20250054861
    Abstract: A memory device includes a plurality of memory cells. Each of the plurality of memory cells includes a capacitor configured to store an amount of electrical charges, and a plurality of transistors electrically coupled to the capacitor. Based on a pulse signal, a first subset of the plurality of transistors are configured to form a first conduction path, and a second subset of the plurality of transistors are configured to form a second conduction path. The amount of electrical charges is configured to be altered through the first conduction path and the second conduction path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wai-Kit Lee, Yun-Feng Kao, Katherine H. Chiang
  • Publication number: 20250029918
    Abstract: A three-dimensional integrated structure and the manufacturing method(s) thereof are described. The three-dimensional integrated structure includes a substrate having conductive features therein, and a component array disposed over the substrate and on the conductive features. The component array includes a metallic material layer and capacitor structures separated by the metallic material layer. Each of the capacitor structures includes a first metallic pillar, a first dielectric sheath surrounding the first metallic pillar, a second metallic sheath surrounding the first dielectric sheath, and a second dielectric sleeve surrounding the second metallic sheath. The metallic material layer laterally encapsulates the capacitor structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Feng Kao, Chien-Hao Huang, Gao-Ming Wu, Katherine H CHIANG
  • Publication number: 20250017016
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to an integrated circuit including first and second charge-trapping devices and a control circuit. The first charge-trapping device includes a first charge-trapping structure arranged over a substrate between a first gate structure and a first channel region. The second charge-trapping device is coupled in series with the first charge-trapping device and includes a second charge-trapping structure arranged over the substrate between a second gate structure and a second channel region. The control circuit is coupled to the first and second gate structures and is configured to store a first input of an IMPLY operation as a stored value of the first charge-trapping device, store a second input of the IMPLY operation as a stored value of the second charge-trapping device, and update the stored value of the second charge-trapping device based on the stored value of the first charge-trapping device to perform the IMPLY operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Yun-Feng Kao, Katherine H. Chiang
  • Patent number: 12171269
    Abstract: Disclosed are an atomizer, an atomization system and an operation method of the atomization system. The atomizer includes an atomization pipe, a reservoir and a flexible block piece. The atomization pipe includes an opening. The opening penetrates through an outer surface of the atomization pipe. The reservoir is disposed in the atomization pipe. The opening is communicated with the reservoir. The flexible block piece is disposed in the opening. The flexible block piece allows an injection needle to pass through the flexible block piece and enter the reservoir. The atomization system includes a base and the atomizer, and the atomizer is detachably connected to the base. The flexible block piece is filled in the opening to play a sealing role, and when specific liquid is consumed, the specific liquid can be injected into the reservoir by penetrating the injector into the flexible block piece, thus achieving reuse of the atomizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: LUXSHARE PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yun Feng, Huabing Li, Yu Huang
  • Patent number: 12176022
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are related to a memory device. In one aspect, the memory device includes a memory array including a set of memory cells. In one aspect, each of the set of memory cells includes a corresponding transistor and a corresponding capacitor connected in series between a bit line and a select line. In one aspect, the memory device includes a first transistor including a source/drain electrode coupled to a controller and another source/drain electrode coupled to the bit line. In one aspect, the memory device includes a second transistor including a gate electrode coupled to the bit line. In one aspect, the second transistor is configured to conduct current corresponding to data stored by a memory cell of the set of memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Jun Wu, Yun-Feng Kao, Sheng-Chih Lai, Katherine H. Chiang, Chung-Te Lin
  • Publication number: 20240421036
    Abstract: A semiconductor device may include a non-volatile memory structure that may be formed in a back end of line (BEOL) region of a semiconductor device. The non-volatile memory structure may include a dielectric-based one-time programmable (OTP) anti-fuse memory structure or a dielectric-based resistive random access memory (ReRAM), among other examples. The non-volatile memory structure may be selectively programmed based on modifying an electrical resistance of the non-volatile memory structure, and may retain data stored in the non-volatile memory structure even when electrical power is removed from the semiconductor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Yun-Feng KAO, Katherine H. CHIANG
  • Publication number: 20240395824
    Abstract: An embodiment inverter circuit includes an electrically insulating structure having a slab geometry including a first surface and a second surface that are parallel to one another and that are each oriented in respective planes that are perpendicular to a thickness direction, a p-type semiconductor layer formed on the first surface, an n-type semiconductor layer formed on the second surface, a gate dielectric layer formed in contact with the p-type semiconductor layer and the n-type semiconductor layer, a gate electrode formed in contact with the gate dielectric layer, a first source electrode and a first drain electrode formed in contact with the p-type semiconductor layer, and a second source electrode and a second drain electrode formed in contact with the n-type semiconductor layer. The inverter circuit may be connected to a voltage supply, a ground voltage terminal, an input signal terminal, and an output terminal to operate as an inverter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Yun-Feng Kao, Katherine H. Chiang
  • Publication number: 20240392235
    Abstract: Pseudomonas and a use thereof are provided. The preservation number of the Pseudomonas is CGMCC No. 22583. The growth temperature of the Pseudomonas is 37-45° C. Under a medium-high temperature oil reservoir condition, the Pseudomonas can be denatured from a non-viscosity fluid to a multifunctional oil-extraction bacterial solution having both surface activity and viscoelasticity, and also has the functions of expanding the swept volume and improving the oil washing efficiency. The recovery ratio is increased by more than 20% in a physical simulation experiment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Weidong WANG, Jing HU, Yanbin CAO, Qin QIAN, Lei ZHANG, Liaoyuan GUO, Gongze CAO, Gangzheng SUN, Junzhang LIN, Yongting SONG, Shenghui YUE, Changzhong YUAN, Xiaoling WU, Mingshan DING, Guangjun GAO, Jing WANG, Tao LIU, Yun FENG, Caifeng LI, Xin SONG, Zihui CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240395322
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an array of M inverters, M being an integer of at least 2 such that the array of M inverters includes at least a first inverter and a second inverter; (M?1) pairs of resistive memory devices (RMDs) coupled to the array of M inverters; and a write line coupled to an input of the first inverter. (M?1) inverters of the array of M inverters are each connected in parallel with a pair of RMDs of the (M?1) pairs of RMDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Yun-Feng KAO, Katherine H. CHIANG
  • Publication number: 20240387542
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first gate, a second gate disposed over the first gate, a first contact, a second contact, a third contact disposed between the first gate and the second gate, a first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer is disposed between the first gate and the third contact. The first semiconductor layer includes a first channel region, a first source region, and a first drain region, and the first channel region laterally extends between the first drain region and the first contact. The second semiconductor layer is disposed between the second gate and the third contact. The second semiconductor layer includes a second channel region, a second source region, and a second drain region, and the second channel region laterally extends between the second drain region and the second contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Feng Kao, Katherine H. CHIANG
  • Patent number: 12148471
    Abstract: A memory device, an operation method of a memory cell in a memory device and a semiconductor die are provided. A computational memory cell in the memory device includes: a field effect transistor (FET), with a changeable threshold voltage; and resistive storage devices, connected by a common terminal coupled to a source/drain terminal of the FET. By altering the threshold voltage of the FET, a logic function of the computational memory cell can be changed. During a logic operation, inputs are provided to the computational memory cell as resistance states of the resistive storage devices, and a current passing through a conduction channel of the FET is functioned as an output for the logic operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Feng Kao, Katherine H Chiang
  • Patent number: D1052291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Inventor: Yun Feng Wang
  • Patent number: D1054377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: LUXSHARE PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yun Feng, Min Fan, Wenjun Tang