Patents by Inventor Yung-Chih Wu

Yung-Chih Wu 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: 11973055
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first wafer including a first substrate and a first interconnect structure, a sidewall of the first interconnect structure forming an obtuse angle with a sidewall of the first substrate; and a second wafer bonded to the first wafer, the second wafer including a second substrate and a second interconnect structure, the sidewall of the first substrate being laterally offset from a sidewall of the second substrate and a sidewall of the second interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yung-Chi Lin, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20240136199
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a semiconductor manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor manufacturing method includes the following streps. A first semiconductor element with a first bonding film is formed. The first bonding film is formed on a first side of the first semiconductor element. The first semiconductor element and the first bonding film form a taper structure. The first bonding film forms a wide portion of the taper structure. The first semiconductor element forms a narrow portion of the taper structure. A second semiconductor element with a second bonding film is formed. The second bonding film is formed on the second semiconductor element. The first semiconductor element and the second semiconductor element are bonded by bonding the first bonding film and the second bonding film. An oxide layer is filled to surround the first semiconductor element and the first bonding film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yung-Chi LIN, Tsang-Jiuh WU, Wen-Chih CHIOU
  • Patent number: 11948920
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing the same, and a semiconductor package. The semiconductor device includes a die stack and a cap substrate. The die stack includes a first die, second dies stacked on the first die, and a third die stacked on the second dies. The first die includes first through semiconductor vias. Each of the second dies include second through semiconductor vias. The third die includes third through semiconductor vias. The cap substrate is disposed on the third die of the die stack. A sum of a thickness of the third die and a thickness of the cap substrate ranges from about 50 ?m to about 80 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: I-Chun Hsu, Yan-Zuo Tsai, Chia-Yin Chen, Yang-Chih Hsueh, Yung-Chi Lin, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Patent number: 10395696
    Abstract: A double data rate memory includes a circuit board, a goldfinger connection interface, at least 16 first IC chips, at least 16 second IC chips, a first and a second read-only memory. The circuit board has a first surface, a second surface, a first region and a second region. The first IC chips are disposed on the first surface. The second IC chips are disposed on the second surface. The first read-only memory is connected with the first and the second IC chips disposed on the first region. The second read-only memory is connected with the first and the second IC chips disposed on the second region. 10 pins of the goldfinger connection interface are connected with the second read-only memory and the first and the second IC chips disposed on the second region to make them operate. At least 32 IC chips are effectively operated in single one memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: APACER TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Yung-Chih Wu, Rui-Cheng Lin
  • Patent number: 10067273
    Abstract: A color filter substrate includes a base layer and a number of color filter modules arranged on the base layer. Each color filter module includes two black matrix units arranged on the base layer and separated from each other, three color filter units arranged on the base layer and separated from each other by the two black matrix units, a first spacer element arranged on a first black matrix unit, and a second spacer element arranged on a second black matrix unit. Each color filter module is arranged in a linear arrangement. At least one portion of the first spacer element is made of a same material and during a same manufacturing process as a corresponding at least one of the color filter units. Each color filter unit corresponds to one predetermined color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yung-Chih Wu
  • Patent number: 10056044
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device and a display flickering method are provided. The display flickering method includes receiving a first instruction signal and a color selection signal from a time sequence control circuit; outputting a data signal and a control signal according to the first instruction signal and the color selection signal; displaying an image by at least one frame display frequency according to the data signal; providing a backlight source for illuminating the display panel by at least one backlight flicker frequency according to the control signal, in which the display panel displays the at least one image having at least one frame flicker frequency according to the at least one backlight flicker frequency and the at least one frame display frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Hsiang Yang, Yih-Sheng Yu, Tsung-Shiun Lee, Yung-Chih Wu
  • Patent number: 9983735
    Abstract: A touch system is disclosed herein. The touch system includes detecting units and a control unit. The detecting units are disposed around a detecting area, and form a plurality of scan lines therebetween. The control unit is configured to detect first crossing points according to a transmission status of each of the scan lines, to delete ghost points of the first crossing points according to a first scan line having a first slope value of the scan lines to generate second crossing points, and to divide the second crossing points into groups to output touch points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Li-Wei Chang, Yung-Chih Wu, Wei-Ting Chen
  • Publication number: 20160349419
    Abstract: A color filter substrate includes a base layer and a number of color filter modules arranged on the base layer. Each color filter module includes two black matrix units arranged on the base layer and separated from each other, three color filter units arranged on the base layer and separated from each other by the two black matrix units, a first spacer element arranged on a first black matrix unit, and a second spacer element arranged on a second black matrix unit. Each color filter module is arranged in a linear arrangement. At least one portion of the first spacer element is made of a same material and during a same manufacturing process as a corresponding at least one of the color filter units. Each color filter unit corresponds to one predetermined color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: YUNG-CHIH WU
  • Publication number: 20160154491
    Abstract: A touch system is disclosed herein. The touch system includes detecting units and a control unit. The detecting units are disposed around a detecting area, and form a plurality of scan lines therebetween. The control unit is configured to detect first crossing points according to a transmission status of each of the scan lines, to delete ghost points of the first crossing points according to a first scan line having a first slope value of the scan lines to generate second crossing points, and to divide the second crossing points into groups to output touch points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Li-Wei CHANG, Yung-Chih WU, Wei-Ting CHEN
  • Patent number: 9236031
    Abstract: Adjust a vertical blanking interval of a display horizontal synchronization signal, according to a difference between an external horizontal synchronization signal and the display horizontal synchronization signal, for synchronizing the display horizontal synchronization signal to the external horizontal synchronization signal. This only requires one or two frames to synchronize the display horizontal synchronization signal to the external horizontal synchronization signal, and will not cause the user to perceive display pauses or flickers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chih-Wen Cho, Yung-Chih Wu
  • Publication number: 20150269892
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device and a display flickering method are provided. The display flickering method includes receiving a first instruction signal and a color selection signal from a time sequence control circuit; outputting a data signal and a control signal according to the first instruction signal and the color selection signal; displaying an image by at least one frame display frequency according to the data signal; providing a backlight source for illuminating the display panel by at least one backlight flicker frequency according to the control signal, in which the display panel displays the at least one image having at least one frame flicker frequency according to the at least one backlight flicker frequency and the at least one frame display frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Chih-Hsiang Yang, Yih-Sheng Yu, Tsung-Shiun Lee, Yung-Chih Wu
  • Publication number: 20140218331
    Abstract: A dynamic power adjustment circuit for noise rejection in a capacitance touch system includes: a power source configured to generate a fixed power voltage V, a voltage adjustment circuit electrically connected to the power source, and a noise detection circuit electrically connected to the voltage adjustment circuit. The voltage adjustment circuit is configured to generate a plurality of different voltage signals VH(1), VH(2), . . . , VH(n) from the power voltage V, to select one of the voltage signals VH(1), VH(2), . . . , VH(n) as an adjusting voltage VH according to a noise selection signal VH_SEL, and to output the adjusting voltage VH to a level shift for adjusting a driving voltage. The noise detection circuit is configured to generate the noise selection signal VH_SEL for the voltage adjustment circuit according to a plurality of sensing signals RX generated by a capacitance touch sensing device of the capacitance touch system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jen-Chun Chang, Yung-Chih Wu, Hsin-Te Lee, Chih-Hsiang Yang
  • Patent number: 8623641
    Abstract: In a general aspect, an apparatus for washing biological material is provided which includes an outer sleeve, and an inner sleeve disposed within the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve has an open end for receiving the biological material, and an opposed closed end. The inner sleeve is detachably and slidably positioned within the outer sleeve, and includes a first port for receiving and dispensing washing liquid, a second port defining a liquid flow path between an interior of the inner sleeve and an interior of the outer sleeve, and a filter disposed in the second port. The filter allows passage of washing liquid but not passage of the biological material therethrough. A chamber, formed between the filter and the closed end of the outer sleeve, is configured to permit flow of washing liquid via the filter while retaining the biological material therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Nun Chen, Chun-Jen Liao, Chin-Yu Lin, Chin-Fu Chen, Yung-chih Wu
  • Publication number: 20120262627
    Abstract: Adjust a vertical blanking interval of a display horizontal synchronization signal, according to a difference between an external horizontal synchronization signal and the display horizontal synchronization signal, for synchronizing the display horizontal synchronization signal to the external horizontal synchronization signal. This only requires one or two frames to synchronize the display horizontal synchronization signal to the external horizontal synchronization signal, and will not cause the user to perceive display pauses or flickers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Chih-Wen Cho, Yung-Chih Wu
  • Patent number: 7906333
    Abstract: A surface modification method of polysaccharide, the modified polysaccharide, and a method of culturing and recovery cells using the same are provided. The surface modification method of polysaccharide comprises (a) immersing a polysaccharide material in an acid, (b) immersing the polysaccharide material in an acidic solution containing a protein, and (c) immersing the polysaccharide material in an alkaline solution containing bivalent metal ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chun-Jen Liao, Yung-chih Wu, Chen-Chi Tsai, Hsiang-Ming Huang, Yuan-Hua Hsu, Shu-Fang Chiang
  • Patent number: 7700355
    Abstract: A porous matrix, preparation thereof, and methods of using the same. The porous matrix of calcium alginate is prepared using a plurality of particles containing a multivalent cation, admixing the particles with ionic cross-linked polysaccharides and water to form a mixture, introducing a cross linker to solidify the mixture, dissolving the particles of the mixture in an acid to form a porous structure, and neutralizing and cross-linking the porous structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chun-Jen Liao, Jui-Hsiang Chen, Chen-Chi Tsai, Yung-Chih Wu, Shu-Fang Chiang, Yi-Jung Hsiang
  • Patent number: 7481941
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and apparatus for separating blood plasma, having a mixing unit in the form of a first injection having a first connecting tube and a first piston to provide a compartment for a mixture composed of plasma to be separated and the protein-precipitating agent; a separating unit composed of a filtering tube for separating and preserving a solid material after separation. The filtering tube includes a third connecting tube a filter and a third piston, the third connecting tube communicates with the fourth injection tube having a fourth piston for receiving a separated liquid; and a storage unit in the form of a fifth injection tube having a fifth connecting tube, a second connecting valve and a fifth piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chen-Chi Tsai, Yung-Chih Wu
  • Publication number: 20090007937
    Abstract: In a general aspect, an apparatus for washing biological material is provided which includes an outer sleeve, and an inner sleeve disposed within the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve has an open end for receiving the biological material, and an opposed closed end. The inner sleeve is detachably and slidably positioned within the outer sleeve, and includes a first port for receiving and dispensing washing liquid, a second port defining a liquid flow path between an interior of the inner sleeve and an interior of the outer sleeve, and a filter disposed in the second port. The filter allows passage of washing liquid but not passage of the biological material therethrough. A chamber, formed between the filter and the closed end of the outer sleeve, is configured to permit flow of washing liquid via the filter while retaining the biological material therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Chung-Nun Chen, Chun-Jen Liao, Chin-Yu Lin, Chin-Fu Chen, Yung-chih Wu
  • Publication number: 20090011506
    Abstract: An apparatus for washing cells and/or tissue includes an outer sleeve, an inner assembly, and a filter. The outer sleeve includes a closed end and an open end. The inner assembly is axially movable in the outer sleeve. The filter is affixed to the inner assembly, wherein a chamber is formed by the filter, the outer sleeve, and the inner assembly. Furthermore, a process for washing cells and/or tissue comprising: (a) providing an apparatus as described above, wherein the cells and/or tissue and washing liquid are disposed in the chamber, and (b) axially moving the inner assembly to wash the cells and/or tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chung-Nun CHEN, Chun-Jen Liao, Chin-Yu Lin, Chin-Fu Chen, Yung-Chih Wu
  • Publication number: 20080110831
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and apparatus for separating blood plasma, having a mixing unit in the form of a first injection having a first connecting tube and a first piston to provide a compartment for a mixture composed of plasma to be separated and the protein-precipitating agent; a separating unit composed of a filtering tube for separating and preserving a solid material after separation. The filtering tube includes a third connecting tube a filter and a third piston, the third connecting tube communicates with the fourth injection tube having a fourth piston for receiving a separated liquid; and a storage unit in the form of a fifth injection tube having a fifth connecting tube, a second connecting valve and a fifth piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chen-Chi Tsai, Yung-Chih Wu