Chang, Hsin-Chu

Bii-Junq Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090104547	IMAGE SENSOR - A method is provided for processing a substrate. The substrate has at least one filter region, a plurality of bond pads, and a plurality of scribe lines arranged around the filter region and bond pads. A first planarization layer is formed above the substrate. The planarization layer has a substantially flat top surface overlying the filter region, the bond pads and the scribe lines. At least one color resist layer is formed over the first planarization layer and within the filter region while the first planarization layer covers the bond pads and the scribe lines.	04-23-2009

Che-Chih Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090067124	Display Device with Bended Signal Transmission Structure and Method for Manufacture Thereof - This invention provides a display device and the assembly method thereof. The display device includes a first electronic module and a second electronic module partly overlapping each other. The first electronic module includes a first signal transmission unit with one side extending to form a first extension section. The second electronic module includes a second signal transmission unit partly overlapping the first signal transmission unit and having a side extending to form a first connection section. The first extension section overlaps and is electrically connected to the first connection section. Part of the overlapping first extension section and first connection section are bent to partly overlap the second signal transmission unit. Thus the second signal transmission unit is able to accept and to transmit signals via the first signal transmission unit of the first electronic device.	03-12-2009
20110116002	FLAT PANEL DISPLAY MODULE - A display module includes a planar display panel being a liquid crystal display panel, a frame disposed under the planar display panel, a lower bezel disposed outside the frame, an upper bezel disposed outside the planar display panel, and a back light module disposed inside the frame. The frame includes at least one side wall. The outer surface of the side wall includes a plurality of tenons and a fixing plate is coupled to the side wall. The fixing plate is contacted with a side of the planar display panel. The side wall of the lower bezel includes a first hole corresponding to a first tenon so that the first tenon can be engaged with the first hole. The side wall of the upper bezel includes at least one second hole corresponding to a second tenon so that the second tenon can be engaged with the second hole.	05-19-2011

Patent applications by Che-Chih Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Chia-Hsin Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090296016	Liquid Crystal Display and Frame Set Thereof - The present invention discloses a liquid crystal display that includes a plastic frame, a printed circuit board, a pin, a slot, a first constraining part and a liquid crystal panel. The printed circuit board has at least one hole therein. The pin is disposed on the plastic frame. The slot is formed on the pin and extends along the major axis of the pin. The first constraining part is disposed on the side surface of the pin for constraining the printed circuit board between the first constraining part and the plastic frame. The liquid crystal panel is held by the plastic frame and electrically connected to the printed circuit board.	12-03-2009

Chia-Hsu Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110089434	DISPLAY PANEL AND REWORK METHOD OF GATE INSULATING LAYER OF THIN FILM TRANSISTOR - A rework method of a gate insulating layer of a thin film transistor includes the following steps. First, a substrate including a silicon nitride layer, which serves as a gate insulating layer, disposed thereon. Subsequently, a first film removal process is performed to remove the silicon nitride layer. The first film removal process includes an inductively coupled plasma (ICP) etching process. The ICP etching process is carried out by introducing gases including sulfur hexafluoride and oxygen. The ICP etching process has an etching selectivity ratio of the silicon nitride layer to the substrate, which is substantially between 18 and 30.	04-21-2011

Chia Wei Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080237831	MULTI-CHIP SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE STRUCTURE - A multi-chip semiconductor package structure is disclosed according to the present invention, the package structure includes: a carrier board having a first surface, a second surface, and at least an opening penetrating the first and second surfaces, the first and second surfaces each having electrically connecting pads; a semiconductor component received in the opening, the semiconductor component has a first active surface and a second active surface, and each of the first and second active surfaces has a plurality of electrode pads; a plurality of first conductive elements electrically connected to the electrically connecting pads of the first and second surfaces of the carrier board with the electrode pads of the first and second active surfaces of the semiconductor component; and a molding material formed on a portion of the first surface of the carrier board, the first active surface of the semiconductor component, a portion of the second surface of the carrier board, and the second active surface of the semiconductor component, and adapted to cover the first conductive elements; thereby forming a module structure for electrical connection with other modules or stacked devices, and further enhancing electrical functions.	10-02-2008
20080237832	MULTI-CHIP SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE STRUCTURE - A multi-chip semiconductor package structure is disclosed, including a carrier board having a first and an opposing second surfaces and formed with at least an opening penetrating the first and second surfaces, wherein a plurality of electrically connecting pads are formed on the first and second surfaces of the carrier board, respectively; a semiconductor component disposed in the opening, the semiconductor component having a first and a second active surfaces each with a plurality of electrode pads being formed thereon; a third semiconductor chip having an active surface and an inactive surface, the active surface having a plurality of electrode pads formed thereon for electrically connecting with the electrically connecting pads on the first surface of the carrier board and the electrode pads on the first active surface of the semiconductor component; and a fourth semiconductor chip having an active surface and an inactive surface, the active surface having a plurality of electrode pads formed thereon for electrically connecting with the electrically connecting pads on the second surface of the carrier board and the electrode pads on the second active surface of the semiconductor component, thereby providing a modularized structure for electrically connecting with other modules or stack devices and enhancing electrical functionality.	10-02-2008
20080237833	MULTI-CHIP SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE STRUCTURE - A multi-chip semiconductor package structure is disclosed according to the present invention. The package structure includes: a carrier board having a first surface, a second surface, and at least one opening penetrating the first and second surfaces, the first and second surfaces each being formed with a plurality of electrically connecting pads thereon; a semiconductor component received in the opening and having first and second active surfaces, the first and second active surfaces each being formed with a plurality of electrode pads thereon; a plurality of first conductive elements electrically connected to the electrically connecting pads on the second surface of the carrier board and the electrode pads on the second active surface of the semiconductor component; a semiconductor chip having an active surface and an inactive surface, the active surface having a plurality of electrode pads electrically connected to the electrically connecting pads on the first surface of the carrier board and the electrode pads on the first active surface of the semiconductor component; and a molding material formed on a portion of the second surface of the carrier board and the second active surface of the semiconductor component to cover the first conductive elements. The present invention provides a modularized structure capable of electrically connecting to other modules or stacked devices as well as enhancing electrical performance.	10-02-2008
20090038838	CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A circuit board and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The circuit board includes a core board, a first bonding layer disposed on the core board, and a first wiring layer disposed on the first bonding layer. The first bonding layer enables the first wiring layer to be bonded to the core layer better, thereby preventing delamination and forming a fine-pitch wiring layer.	02-12-2009
20090091903	Stack structure of circuit boards embedded with semiconductor chips - A stack structure of circuit boards embedded with semiconductor chips is proposed. At least two circuit boards are provided. Each of the circuit boards includes circuit layers formed on surfaces thereof and at least one opening embedded with a semiconductor chip, wherein, the circuit layers have a plurality of conductive structures and electrically conductive pads, and the semiconductor chip has a plurality of electrode pads, and the conductive structures of the circuit layers are electrically conductive to the electrode pads of the semiconductor chip. At least one adhesive layer is formed between the two circuit boards and disposed with a conductive material corresponding in position to the electrically conductive pads of the circuit boards. Thus, a conductive path can be formed by the conductive material between the electrically conductive pads of the circuit boards, thereby establishing electrical connection between the two circuit boards.	04-09-2009

Patent applications by Chia Wei Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Chien-Cheng Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100163286	Circuit Board Structure and Manufacturing Method Thereof and Liquid Crystal Display Containing the Same - A circuit board structure and a manufacturing method thereof and a liquid crystal display (LCD) containing the same are disclosed. The circuit board structure comprises a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) and a printed circuit board. On a first surface of the printed circuit board opposite to a connection area (such as a gold fingers area) thereof for connecting to the FPC, dummy circuits are formed for maintaining uniform stress when the printed circuit board and the FPC are press-bonded. In the manufacturing method, an electrically-conductive layer is first formed on the first surface of the printed circuit board, and then first grooves and second grooves are formed on the electrically-conductive layer simultaneously, thereby forming real circuits and dummy circuits, wherein the depths of the first grooves and the second grooves are about the same, and the thicknesses of the dummy circuits and the real circuits are about the same.	07-01-2010

Chih-Hui Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090262310	PICTURE CORRECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A picture correction systems and a method are provided. The system includes a circular variable resistance unit and a control unit. The circular variable resistance unit includes at least two circular resistance coils and a control stick. One of the circular resistance coils receives a voltage. The control stick is disposed on the inner rims of the circular resistance coils to be electrically connected with the circular resistance coils. The control stick rolls along the inner rims of the circular resistance coils. The circular variable resistance unit generates a loop voltage according to a position of the control stick being located at the inner rims of the circular resistance coils. The control unit receives the loop voltage, and performs a picture correction for a projector according to the loop voltage.	10-22-2009

Chih-Kung Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090104547	IMAGE SENSOR - A method is provided for processing a substrate. The substrate has at least one filter region, a plurality of bond pads, and a plurality of scribe lines arranged around the filter region and bond pads. A first planarization layer is formed above the substrate. The planarization layer has a substantially flat top surface overlying the filter region, the bond pads and the scribe lines. At least one color resist layer is formed over the first planarization layer and within the filter region while the first planarization layer covers the bond pads and the scribe lines.	04-23-2009
20100164040	Microlens Structure for Image Sensors - A microlens structure and a method of fabrication thereof are provided. The method comprises forming a layer of microlens material over a substrate, which has photo-sensitive elements formed therein. The microlens material, which comprises a photo-resist material, is exposed in accordance with a desired pattern a plurality of times. The energy used with each exposure process is less than the energy required if a single exposure is used. Furthermore, the masks used for each exposure may differ. In an embodiment, the masks are varied so as to create a notch in the upper corner of the microlens. The microlens structure may have a height less than about 0.5 um and/or a gap between microlenses less than about 0.2 um. In an embodiment, one or more dielectric layers having a combined thickness greater than about 3.5 um are interposed between the photo-sensitive elements and the microlenses.	07-01-2010

Patent applications by Chih-Kung Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Chih-Lung Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100229103	System and method for conference management - The present invention relates to a system for conference management and a method for conference management. The system for conference management comprises a gateway including a conference control module; a plurality of computers connected to the gateway by a network, each of the computers storing a report content respectively; and a large sized display connected to the gateway. By using the conference control module to manage the rights of display of the computers, the computer that is granted the right of display transmits the report content to the gateway, and displays on the large sized display for information communication.	09-09-2010

Ching-Tang Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090121098	STAND AND DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A stand for supporting a display screen of a display device is provided. The stand includes a base plate, a height adjusting mechanism, and a sleeve. One end of the height adjusting mechanism is connected to the base plate, and the other end of the height adjusting mechanism is connected to the display screen. The sleeve surrounds the height adjusting mechanism. One end of the sleeve is connected to the one end of the height adjusting mechanism, and the other end of the sleeve is connected to the other end of the height adjusting mechanism. The sleeve has a plurality of annular tooth sections connected in sequence, and the annular tooth sections may be extended or compressed according to a length variation of the height adjusting mechanism.	05-14-2009

Chin-Tsao Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090066918	PROJECTOR - A projector includes a case, a separating plate, an electronic component system, a light source device and a blocking device. The case has a space defined therein. The separating plate is arranged in the case to divide the space into a first space and a second space. The electronic component system is arranged in the first space. The light source device for emitting light is arranged in the second space. The blocking device has a blocking plate which is arranged adjacent to the separating plate and controlled to be located from a first position and a second position. When the blocking plate is located at the first position, air flows from the first space into the second space. When the blocking plate is located at the second position, air in the second space is prevented from entering into the first space.	03-12-2009
20090073146	INTERFACE DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - An interface device includes a first connector, a second connector, and a switch unit. The first connector and the second connector respectively have a first power pin and a second power pin. The switch unit is coupled between the first connector and the second connector. When one of the first and the second connectors receives a first multimedia signal, the switch unit controls whether or not to transmit the first multimedia signal to the other of the first and the second connectors according to a voltage level of the other of the first and the second power pins.	03-19-2009

Chin-Yu Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100171905	TRANSFLECTIVE DISPLAY PANEL - A transflective display panel includes a first substrate, a plurality of electroluminescent (EL) elements disposed on the first substrate, a plurality of reflectors disposed on the first substrate, a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, a plurality of transparent electrodes disposed on a side of the second substrate opposite to the first substrate, a plurality of color filter layers disposed on a side of the second substrate opposite to the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. Accordingly, a problem of insufficient contrast ratio of the transflective display panel can be solved, when the ambient light is too high.	07-08-2010

Chiu-Fang Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100052721	TEST SOCKET AND TEST MODULE - The present invention discloses a test socket for testing an image sensor that comprises a sensing area facing a light source. The test socket comprises a signal-connecting mechanism for transmitting a signal between the image sensor and a source of the test signal, a bearing layer having an opening and being arranged at the surface facing the light source, and a transparent layer arranged between the image sensor and the bearing layer for supporting the image sensor.	03-04-2010
20100126755	ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR WITH GOOD CURRENT CAPABILITY AND A METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE CURRENT CAPABILITY OF AN ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR - The present invention relates to an electric conductor with large current capability and a method for enhancing current capability of an electric conductor, and particularly relates to a test probe with good current capability and a method for improving the current capability of a test probe. In the present invention, dents are formed on the surface of an electric conductor to make the surface rough, so that the electric conductor can have a greater surface area. The larger surface area of the electric conductor provides more paths for passage of the electric current in order to improve the current capability of the electric conductor.	05-27-2010

Chung-Hsing Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100297538	Holographic Reticle and Patterning Method - A hologram reticle and method of patterning a target. A layout pattern for an image to be transferred to a target is converted into a holographic representation of the image. A hologram reticle is manufactured that includes the holographic representation. The hologram reticle is then used to pattern the target. Three-dimensional patterns may be formed in a photoresist layer of the target in a single patterning step. These three-dimensional patterns may be filled to form three-dimensional structures or else used in a multi-surface imaging composition. The holographic representation of the image may also be transferred to a top photoresist layer of a top surface imaging (TSI) semiconductor device, either directly or using the hologram reticle. The top photoresist layer may then be used to pattern an underlying photoresist layer with the image. The lower photoresist layer is used to pattern a material layer of the device.	11-25-2010

Patent applications by Chung-Hsing Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Chung-Wei Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090244427	LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A liquid crystal display panel includes a first substrate, and a second substrate opposite to and facing the first substrate. The first substrate, having a repairing region and a display region defined thereon, includes at least one repairing wire arranged in the repairing region, and a passivation layer disposed over the repairing wire. The second substrate includes a common electrode, and at least one repairing protection pad formed thereon. The repairing protection pad, disposed on the surface of the common electrode and in the repairing region, faces the first substrate, and corresponds to the repairing wire.	10-01-2009
20100221865	Crosstalk Improvement Through P On N Structure For Image Sensor - The present disclosure provides an image sensor semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate having a first type of dopant; a semiconductor layer having a second type of dopant different from the first type of dopant and disposed on the semiconductor substrate; and an image sensor formed in the semiconductor layer.	09-02-2010

Patent applications by Chung-Wei Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Chun-Huan Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080251797	Array substrate and method for manufacturing the same - An array substrate is disclosed. The array substrate comprises a substrate, a gate metal layer, a gate insulation layer, a semiconductor layer, a patterned metal layer, a flat layer, and a pixel electrode. The patterned metal layer is disposed on the surface of the semiconductor layer comprising a source and a drain, and on the surface of the gate insulation layer comprising a storage capacitor line and a data line. The storage capacitor line has an extending portion parallel to a scan line. The pixel electrode overlaps parts of the scan line, parts of the data line, parts of the storage capacitor line, and parts of the extending portion. A method for manufacturing the array substrate is also provided.	10-16-2008
20100225624	FLAT DISPLAY PANEL - A flat display panel includes a substrate, at least a driving chip, a plurality of control lines and conductive lines. The substrate has a display area and peripheral circuit area defined thereon. The driving chip is disposed in the peripheral circuit area, and has a plurality of pins. The pitches of adjacent pins are varied. The pitches of the pins in the central portion of the driving chip are smaller than the pitches of the pins in the border portion. The control lines and the conductive lines are disposed in the display area and the peripheral circuit area respectively, and the control lines are electrically connected to the conductive lines.	09-09-2010

Daw Ping Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100301701	VOLTAGE CONVERTER AND DRIVING SYSTEM USING SUCH VOLTAGE CONVERTER - A voltage converter is provided for receiving a low input DC voltage and driving a piezoelectric actuator of a fluid transportation device. The voltage converter includes plural capacitors, a resistor and a boost chip. The boost chip is connected with the plural capacitors and the resistor, has a switch element and a polar switching circuit, and receives the low input DC voltage. The low input DC voltage is increased and multiplied to a high DC voltage by a switching operation of the switch element. The high DC voltage is converted into an output AC voltage by the polar switching circuit so as to drive the piezoelectric actuator. An operating frequency of the boost chip is controlled by the plural capacitors and the resistor.	12-02-2010

Fan-Chieh Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090289538	LAMP MODULE - A lamp module suitable for a projector has an insulating base, a lamp, electrode lines, electrode terminals, electrode strips, conductive lines, an electrical connector and conductive terminals. The lamp is mounted on the insulating base. Each of the electrode lines has an end connected to the lamp. The electrode terminals are respectively connected to the other ends of the electrode lines. Each of the electrode strips has a first end and a second end, wherein the electrode terminals and the first ends are fastened on the insulating base, and the electrode terminals respectively contact the first ends. The electrical connector is connected to one ends of the conductive lines. The conductive terminals are respectively connected to another ends of the conductive lines. The conductive terminals and the second ends herein are fastened on the insulating base, and the conductive terminals respectively contact the second ends.	11-26-2009

Fang-Lin Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100085291	LCD with two-dot inversion - An LCD with two-dot inversion includes plural gate lines for transmitting gate driving signals, plural data lines for transmitting data driving signals, and a pixel array. The pixel array includes plural pixels. The plural pixels display frames according to the received gate driving signals and data driving signals. A first data line of the plural data lines is coupled to a first column of pixels and a second column of pixels. The plural data lines are curves with several bends. The difference between the numbers of the first and the second columns is at least two.	04-08-2010

Hsin-An Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100123851	Backlight Module and Display Device Using the Same - The present disclosure is a backlight module including a light guide plate, a supporter, and a light source module. The light guide plate has a light incident side. The supporter has a bottom plate, a sidewall, and a top plate corresponding to the bottom plate. The bottom plate extends from a first end of the sidewall toward the light guide plate, and the top plate extends along a second end of the sidewall toward the light guide plate. The length of the sidewall is longer than the length of the top plate, such that the top plate corresponding to the sidewall forms at least one breach to expose the second end of the sidewall. The bottom plate, the top plate, and the sidewall together form an accommodating space, and the light incident side of the light guide plate is disposed between the top plate and the bottom plate. The light source module is disposed in the accommodating space and partially exposed through the at least one breach. The light source module has at least one light emitting unit and a printed circuit board. The light emitting unit is disposed on the printed circuit board, such that an emitting surface of the light emitting unit can face the light incident side of the light guide plate.	05-20-2010
20100245716	Display Device and Backlight Module with Thermal Isolating Layer - A display device and a backlight module thereof are provided. The display device further includes a display panel having a display area. The backlight module is disposed under the display panel and includes a light source holder, a light source, and a light guide plate. The light source holder has a sidewall, a top plate, and a bottom plate, wherein the bottom plate partially overlaps the display area of the display device. The light guide plate is disposed corresponding to the display area of the display device and has one end located in an opening between the top plate and the bottom plate. A thermal isolating layer is interposed between the light guide plate and a portion of the bottom plate which corresponds to the display area. The perpendicular distance between the light guide plate and the portion of the bottom plate overlapping the thermal isolating layer is greater than a perpendicular distance between the light guide plate and the other portion of the bottom plate.	09-30-2010
20110019121	FLAT PANEL DISPLAY MODULE - A flat panel display module is introduced herein, which principally includes an upper bezel, a liquid crystal panel, a frame, an optical film set and a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), wherein various types electrical components mounted on the PCBA are capable of being completely or mostly accommodated within a caved structure constructed within the inside of the flat panel display module so as to reduce a thickness of the whole flat panel display module. Simultaneously, a better structural strength for the whole flat panel display module can be achieved therefore by closely stacking up the above-mentioned elements of the whole flat panel display module.	01-27-2011

Hsun Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090273034	Source/Drain Carbon Implant and RTA Anneal, Pre-SiGe Deposition - A semiconductor device system, structure, and method of manufacture of a source/drain to retard dopant out-diffusion from a stressor are disclosed. An illustrative embodiment comprises a semiconductor substrate, device, and method to retard sidewall dopant out-diffusion in source/drain regions. A semiconductor substrate is provided with a gate structure, and a source and drain on opposing sides of the gate structure. Recessed regions are etched in a portion of the source and drain. Doped stressors are embedded into the recessed regions. A barrier dopant is incorporated into a remaining portion of the source and drain.	11-05-2009
20110027955	Source/Drain Carbon Implant and RTA Anneal, Pre-SiGe Deposition - A semiconductor device system, structure, and method of manufacture of a source/drain to retard dopant out-diffusion from a stressor are disclosed. An illustrative embodiment comprises a semiconductor substrate, device, and method to retard sidewall dopant out-diffusion in source/drain regions. A semiconductor substrate is provided with a gate structure, and a source and drain on opposing sides of the gate structure. Recessed regions are etched in a portion of the source and drain. Doped stressors are embedded into the recessed regions. A barrier dopant is incorporated into a remaining portion of the source and drain.	02-03-2011

Patent applications by Hsun Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Huilin Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100065969	Integrated circuit device - An integrated circuit device having at least a bond pad for semiconductor devices and method for fabricating the same are provided. A bond pad has a first passivation layer having a plurality of openings. A conductive layer which overlies the openings and portions of the first passivation layer, having a first portion overlying the first passivation layer and a second portion overlying the openings. A second passivation layer overlies the first passivation layer and covers edges of the conductive layer.	03-18-2010

Patent applications by Huilin Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Hung-Ju Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100085292	LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY HAVING DUAL DATA SIGNAL GENERATION MECHANISM - A liquid crystal display having dual data signal generation mechanism is disclosed for simplifying the display structure and retaining high display quality. The liquid crystal display includes a dual data signal generator, a preliminary data line, a first data line, a second data line, and a pixel unit. The dual data signal generator functions to convert a preliminary data signal, received from the preliminary data line, into a first data signal and a second data signal. The first and second data signals are furnished to the first and second data lines respectively. The pixel unit includes a first sub-pixel unit and a second sub-pixel unit. The first sub-pixel unit is coupled to the first data line for receiving the first data signal. The second sub-pixel unit is coupled to the second data line for receiving the second data signal.	04-08-2010
20110157243	DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRIVING DISPLAY PANEL THEREOF - A display apparatus and a method for driving a display panel thereof are provided. The display apparatus comprises a display panel and a gate driver. The display panel comprises two gate lines, two source lines, a pixel and two transistors. The pixel is electrically coupled to the two gate lines and the two source lines through the two transistors respectively. The gate driver is for providing a first pulse to one of the gate lines according to a predetermined frequency and providing a second pulse to another one according to the predetermined frequency. An enabling period of the second pulse is behind an enabling period of the first pulse, and a predetermined time interval is existed between a rising edge of the second pulse and a rising edge of the first pulse. The predetermined time interval is longer than a time length of the enabling period of the first pulse.	06-30-2011

Jih-Ching Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100079732	Lamp and Optical Projector - A lamp includes a lampwick, a reflector, and a shade. The reflector has an opening and a bottom portion opposite to the opening. The lampwick is disposed at the bottom portion and passes through the bottom portion and at least one part of the lampwick is disposed in the reflector. The shade disposed outside the reflector covers a part of the reflector. The shade connected to the bottom portion has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet and the outlet are disposed at two opposite sides of the reflector respectively. An air flow flows into the space between the reflector and the shade through the inlet. At least one part of the air flow flows through the outlet along a flowing direction. An included angle defined between the flowing direction and a transmitting direction of an illumination light beam formed by the reflector is an acute angle.	04-01-2010

Ke-Chih Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090153791	Chip on film structure - The chip on film structure for a liquid crystal display is disclosed. The chip on film structure includes a film substrate, a driver chip disposed on the film substrate, a plurality of the input pad, and a plurality of output pads. The input pads and the output pads are disposed on two opposite sides of the driver chip, and are electrically connect to the driver chip respectively. Each input pad comprises an extending portion extending from the input pads to a first cutting edge respectively, and a width of the extending portion is thinner than a width of the input pad, and the extending portions are cut along the first cutting edge.	06-18-2009
20090185089	PIXEL STRUCTURE OF LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A pixel structure of a liquid crystal display panel includes a scan line, a data line, a thin film transistor (TFT), a pixel electrode, a light-shielding pattern, and a common line. The data line includes a first data line section and a second data line section composed respectively of the first material layer and second material layer and electrically connected to each other through a plurality of contact plugs. In addition, the pixel electrode is electrically connected to a drain of the TFT, and the light-shielding pattern, which is a floating metal, is disposed over the first data line section. The common line, the light-shielding pattern, and the second data line section are composed of the same material layer.	07-23-2009

Keh-Jeng Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090002012	Accurate Capacitance Measurement for Ultra Large Scale Integrated Circuits - Test structures and methods for measuring contact and via parasitic capacitance in an integrated circuit are provided. The accuracy of contact and via capacitance measurements are improved by eliminating not-to-be-measured capacitance from the measurement results. The capacitance is measured on a target test structure that has to-be-measured contact or via capacitance. Measurements are then repeated on a substantially similar reference test structure that is free of to-be-measured contact or via capacitances. By using the capacitance measurements of the two test structures, the to-be-measured contact and via capacitance can be calculated.	01-01-2009
20100156453	Accurate Capacitance Measurement for Ultra Large Scale Integrated Circuits - Test structures and methods for measuring contact and via parasitic capacitance in an integrated circuit are provided. The accuracy of contact and via capacitance measurements are improved by eliminating not-to-be-measured capacitance from the measurement results. The capacitance is measured on a target test structure that has to-be-measured contact or via capacitance. Measurements are then repeated on a substantially similar reference test structure that is free of to-be-measured contact or via capacitances. By using the capacitance measurements of the two test structures, the to-be-measured contact and via capacitance can be calculated.	06-24-2010

Ken-Chih Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100253276	Power supply system and circuit control method thereof - A power supply system is adapted to providing a rated power to a load, and includes a fuel cell, a secondary battery, a charging device, and a control unit. The fuel cell provides a first power. The secondary battery provides a second power and is electrically connected with the fuel cell. The charging device is electrically connected with the fuel cell and the secondary battery.	10-07-2010
20100320908	Light emitting diode illumination apparatus and power supply module thereof - A power supply module is formed as a package body suitable to be assembled in a light emitting diode illumination apparatus. The power supply module includes a light emitting diode driver, a feedback control unit, a current converting unit, and a package material. The light emitting diode driver, the feedback control unit, and the current converting unit are packaged integrally by the package material. The current converting unit is suitable for supplying power to the light emitting diode driver and the feedback control unit. The feedback control unit is suitable to receive a feedback signal from a light source module disposed outside of the package body and provide an adjusting signal to the light emitting diode driver, so as to make the light emitting diode driver to adjust the magnitude of a control current and provide the control current to the light source module.	12-23-2010

Kun-Rong Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100060866	MICRO-PROJECTOR - A micro-projector applied to a portable computer includes a projecting device and a clipping structure. The projecting device is capable of communicating with the portable computer through signals and projecting a projection light. The clipping structure is capable of clipping the portable computer selectively. The projecting device is disposed on the clipping structure.	03-11-2010
20100103384	PROJECTION APPARATUS - A projection apparatus adapted to be disposed on a surface and adapted to project an image frame onto the surface is provided. The projection apparatus includes a housing, an optical engine, a projection lens, a containing sink, an extension rod, and a curved surface reflection device. The optical engine is disposed in the housing, and capable of providing an image beam. The projection lens is disposed in the transmission path of the image beam. The containing sink is disposed on the housing and has a containing space. The extension rod is movably connected to the containing sink. The curved surface reflection device is pivotally connected to the extension rod. The extension rod and the curved surface reflection device are adapted to be contained in the containing space. The curved surface reflection device has a curved reflective surface capable of reflecting the image beam to the surface.	04-29-2010
20110085146	PROJECTION SYSTEM, PROJECTION APPARATUS, AND IMAGING MODULE - A projection system including a light valve, a lens, an arc reflector, and an arc screen is provided. The light valve is capable of providing an image beam. The lens is disposed in the transmission path of the image beam. The arc reflector has an arc reflective surface. The arc reflective surface is disposed in the transmission path of the image beam from the lens, so as to reflect the image beam. The arc reflective surface is curved in a first direction and not curved in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The arc screen is disposed in the transmission path of the image beam reflected by the arc reflective surface. The arc screen is curved in the first direction and not curved in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. A projection apparatus and an imaging module are also provided.	04-14-2011
20110102745	STEREO DISPLAY APPARATUS - A stereo display apparatus includes a support member, at least one projector, a screen, first reflectors, and an actuator. The projector is connected to the support member, and includes a battery and an image memory module. The projector is capable of emitting an image beam. The screen is connected to the support member. The first reflectors surround the support member. The actuator is connected to the support member and is capable of driving the support member to rotate. The support member is capable of driving the projector and the screen to rotate. When the projector and the screen rotate, the image beam is projected onto the first reflectors in sequence, and the first reflectors reflect the image beam onto the screen in sequence.	05-05-2011

Kuo-Chin Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090130840	Protected Solder Ball Joints in Wafer Level Chip-Scale Packaging - Protection of a solder ball joint is disclosed in which the solder ball joint is located below the surface level of the encapsulating buffer layer. The buffering layer is etched to expose one or more electrode posts, each of which may be made up of a single column or multiple columns. A top layer resulting either from a top conductive cap or a plating layer around the electrode posts also lies below the buffer layer. When the solder ball is placed onto the posts, the solder/ball joint is protected in a position below the surface of the buffer layer, while still maintaining an electrical connection between the various solder balls and their associated or capping/plating material, electrode posts, wiring layers, and circuit layers. Therefore, the entire ball joint is protected from direct stress.	05-21-2009
20100301477	Silicon-Based Thin Substrate and Packaging Schemes - A silicon-based thin package substrate is used for packaging semiconductor chips. The silicon-based thin package substrate preferably has a thickness of less than about 200 μm. A plurality of traces are formed in the silicon-based thin package substrate, connecting BGA balls and solder bumps. A semiconductor chip may be mounted on the solder bumps. The silicon-based thin package substrate may be used as a carrier of semiconductor chips.	12-02-2010
20110057313	Enhanced Copper Posts for Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging - An enhanced wafer level chip scale packaging (WLCSP) copper electrode post is described having one or more pins that protrude from the top of the electrode post. When the solder ball is soldered onto the post, the pins are encapsulated within the solder material. The pins not only add shear strength to the soldered joint between the solder ball and the electrode post but also create a more reliable electrical connection due to the increased surface area between the electrode post/pin combination and the solder ball. Moreover, creating an irregularly shaped solder joint retards the propagation of cracks that may form in the intermetal compounds (IMC) layer formed at the solder joint.	03-10-2011

Patent applications by Kuo-Chin Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Kuo-Chou Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090095870	STAND AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - A stand suitable for erecting a display unit of a display device on a platform is provided. The stand is provided with a base and at least a post. The post is provided with a base portion and a bar portion. The base portion is fastened to the base. The bar portion is fastened to the display unit, and has one end connected to the base portion. An orthographic projection area of the base portion to the base is greater than that of the bar portion to the base so as to increase the structure strength of the stand.	04-16-2009

Liang-Kang Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100110725	LIGHT GUIDE PLATE AND BACKLIGHT MODULE - A light guide plate (LGP) including a first surface, a second surface, a light incident surface and a plurality of optical micro-structures is provided. The first surface is opposite to the second surface. The light incident surface connects the first surface and the second surface. The optical micro-structures are disposed on the second surface and include a plurality of round protrusive points and a plurality of curved protrusions. The curved protrusions are disposed among the round protrusive points. Each of the curved protrusions has a first arc side and a second arc side opposite to the first arc side, and an indentation of the first arc side and an indentation of the second arc side are substantially towards a same direction. In addition, a backlight module employing the above-mentioned LGP is also provided.	05-06-2010
20110157914	BACKLIGHT MODULE - A backlight module includes a light guide plate, a reflecting unit, two light emitting units, and two light absorbing units. The light guide plate has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and two light incident surfaces connecting the first surface and the second surface. The two light incident surfaces are respectively located at two adjacent corners of the light guide plate. The reflecting unit is disposed on the second surface. The two light emitting units are respectively disposed beside the two light incident surfaces. Light beams emitted by the two light emitting units are capable of entering the light guide plate respectively through the two light incident surfaces and being transmitted out of the light guide plate through the first surface. The light absorbing units are disposed between the second surface and the reflecting unit and are respectively adjacent to the two light incident surfaces.	06-30-2011

Lu-Kuen Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090207331	Liquid crystal display panel and semiconductor array substrate thereof - A liquid crystal display (LCD) panel including a color filter substrate, a liquid crystal layer and a semiconductor array substrate is provided. The liquid crystal layer is disposed between the two substrates. The semiconductor array substrate disposed at one side of the color filter substrate includes a transparent base, a planar layer, several pixel electrodes and an opaque layer. The pixel electrodes are arranged in an array on the planar layer, which covers the transparent base. Each two adjacent pixel electrodes are spaced by a gap. The opaque layer is disposed in the planar layer, and is located beneath each gap. The opaque layer having an extended portion disposed at two sides thereof is extended towards two sides of each gap to be under part of the pixel electrodes. The opaque layer is at least a half of the planar layer in thickness.	08-20-2009

Mao-Yi Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080316416	LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An LCD device has an LCD panel having a peripheral region, a heating layer disposed on the LCD panel, and two first flexible printed circuits (FPCs) electrically connected to the heating layer, and adapted to transmit voltage to the heating layer so that the heating layer can generate heat. At least one of the FPCs has a wide portion and a narrow portion being fixed in the peripheral region of the LCD panel and being connected to the heating layer.	12-25-2008
20100182559	LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY HAVING HEATING LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An LCD includes a first substrate, a heating layer formed on the first substrate, an insulating layer having a first opening formed on the heating layer, at least one switching device, two contact pads formed on the insulating layer, and respectively electrically connected to the scan line and the data line, a capacitor, a bridge electrode formed in the first opening, a passivation layer covering the switching device and the capacitor, a pixel electrode formed on the passivation layer and electrically connected to the drain of the switching device, a second substrate having a common electrode disposed on the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer. The source of the switching device is connected to the data line. The passivation layer has a plurality of second openings respectively exposing the contact pads and the bridge electrode, wherein the bridge electrode is electrically disconnected from the contact pads.	07-22-2010
20110164195	DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING HEATING LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A display device includes a first substrate, a heating layer formed on the first substrate, an insulating layer having a first opening formed on the heating layer, at least one switching device, two contact pads formed on the insulating layer, and respectively electrically connected to the scan line and the data line, a capacitor, a passivation layer covering the switching device and the capacitor, and a pixel electrode formed on the passivation layer and electrically connected to the drain of the switching device. The source of the switching device is connected to the data line. The passivation layer has a plurality of second openings exposing the contact pads.	07-07-2011

Patent applications by Mao-Yi Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Shao-Wei Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100259704	Backlight Module and Liquid Crystal Display - A backlight module includes a back plate having a through opening area, a carrying element disposed on the back plate, a circuit board disposed on the carrying element and at least one light emitting element disposed on the circuit board and corresponding to the through opening area. An LCD includes an LCD panel having a display area and a non-display area opposite to each other, a backlight module including a back plate, a circuit board and at least one light emitting element and a cover disposed at the LCD panel. The back plate disposed at the non-display area has a through opening area corresponding to the non-display area. The light emitting element is disposed on the circuit board and corresponding to the through opening area. The cover has a surface and covers the through opening area. The surface of the cover faces the through opening area and the non-display area.	10-14-2010

Sheng-Kai Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100134704	DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device including a control module, a plastic rear cover, a display panel, a buffer element and a plastic front cover is provided. The plastic rear cover includes a plurality of supporting ribs protruded from an inner surface of the plastic rear cover. An outer surface of the plastic rear cover has a receiving portion, in which the control module is received. The display panel includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the first surface is disposed in accordance with the inner surface of the plastic rear cover. The buffer element is leant against the second surface. The plastic front cover has a display opening used for exposing a part of the second surface, and is leant against the buffer element.	06-03-2010

Shih-Chang Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090009679	Backlight Module - A backlight module includes a frame, an optical element, a bottom plate, a holder, and a light source. The optical elements are located on the frame and a space between the sidewall of the frame and the optical elements. The bottom plate located under the optical elements. The light source is on the holder inserted into the space, The holder is inserted into the space along the direction toward the bottom surface of the bottom plate, and is removed from the space along the opposing direction.	01-08-2009
20100238371	Backlight Module - A backlight module includes a frame, an optical element, a bottom plate, a holder, and a light source. The optical elements are located on the frame and a space between the sidewall of the frame and the optical elements. The bottom plate located under the optical elements. The light source is on the holder inserted into the space, The holder is inserted into the space along the direction toward the bottom surface of the bottom plate, and is removed from the space along the opposing direction.	09-23-2010

Shih-Cheng Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100008620	Optical Clock Signal Distribution Using Through-Silicon Vias - An integrated circuit structure includes a semiconductor chip including a front surface and a back surface; a via extending from the back surface of the semiconductor chip into the semiconductor chip, wherein the via is light transparent; and a photon detector in the semiconductor chip and exposed to the via.	01-14-2010

Shih-Ming Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110005010	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING PARTICLES IN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING - A system for semiconductor wafer manufacturing, comprises a chamber process path for processing the wafer, and a device operable to remove particles from the wafer by electrostatic and electromagnetic methodologies wherein the device is installed in the chamber process path.	01-13-2011

Shu-Lin Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090062216	BUTANOL EXTRACT OF BIDENS PILOSA - A method of treating a Th1-mediated disorder includes administering to a subject in need of the treatment an effective amount of a compound of the formula I:	03-05-2009

Ting-Mao Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100305933	Method and Apparatus for Verifying Logic Circuits Using Vector Emulation with Vector Substitution - A method for verifying a logic circuit in a prototyping system includes (a) configuring programmable logic circuits of the prototyping system to implement the logic circuit and to implement probe circuits for accessing internal nodes of the logic circuit; (b) preparing emulation vectors for use in a vector emulation of the logic circuit in the prototyping system; (c) setting one or more vector substitution points; (d) preparing one or more packet vectors at each vector substitution point for replacing emulation vectors in the vector emulation; (e) performing the vector emulation using the emulation vectors until one of the vector substitution points is reached; and (f) substituting packet vectors for the corresponding emulation vectors at vector substitution point and continuing the vector emulation.	12-02-2010

Tjong-Ren Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100052508	DISCHARGE LAMP AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A discharge lamp is disclosed, including a sealed vessel with an inner surface, at least one illuminating gas filled inside the sealed vessel, and a fluorescent layer coated on the inner surface. The composition of the fluorescent layer is adjusted according to a colored light emitted by the illuminating gas during a discharge process within the sealed vessel, such that the colored light is converted into a visible light after passing through the fluorescent layer.	03-04-2010

Vencent Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080204688	Methodology For Implementing Enhanced Optical Lithography For Hole Patterning In Semiconductor Fabrication - System and method for enhancing optical lithography methodology for hole patterning in semiconductor fabrication are described. In one embodiment, a photolithography system comprises an illumination system for conditioning light from a light source, the illumination system producing a three-pore illumination pattern; a reticle comprising at least a portion of a pattern to be imaged onto a substrate, wherein the three-pore illumination pattern produced by the illumination system is projected through the reticle; and a projection lens disposed between the reticle and the substrate.	08-28-2008
20080206679	Contrast Enhancing Exposure System and Method For Use In Semiconductor Fabrication - Contrast enhancing exposure apparatus and method for use in semiconductor fabrication are described. In one embodiment, a method for forming a pattern on a substrate, wherein the substrate includes a photoresist layer comprising photoacid generators (“PAGs”) and photobase generators (“PBGs”), is described. The method includes dividing the pattern into two component patterns; exposing the photoresist layer of the substrate to UV light through a first mask corresponding to a first one of the component patterns; subsequent to the exposing the photoresist layer of the substrate to UV light through the first mask, exposing the photoresist layer of the substrate to UV light through a second mask corresponding to a second one of the component patterns, wherein the PAGs and PBGs disposed in areas of the photoresist layer that have been exposed to UV light at least twice are activated and wherein the activated PAGs neutralize the activated PBGs in areas of the photoresist layer that have been exposed to UV light at least twice.	08-28-2008

Vencent S. Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090315125	SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS WITH BILAYER DIELECTRICS - A semiconductor device is disclosed that includes: a substrate; a first dielectric layer formed over the substrate and formed of a first high-k material, the first high-k material selected from the group consisting of HfO	12-24-2009

Victor Chih Yuan Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090002012	Accurate Capacitance Measurement for Ultra Large Scale Integrated Circuits - Test structures and methods for measuring contact and via parasitic capacitance in an integrated circuit are provided. The accuracy of contact and via capacitance measurements are improved by eliminating not-to-be-measured capacitance from the measurement results. The capacitance is measured on a target test structure that has to-be-measured contact or via capacitance. Measurements are then repeated on a substantially similar reference test structure that is free of to-be-measured contact or via capacitances. By using the capacitance measurements of the two test structures, the to-be-measured contact and via capacitance can be calculated.	01-01-2009
20100156453	Accurate Capacitance Measurement for Ultra Large Scale Integrated Circuits - Test structures and methods for measuring contact and via parasitic capacitance in an integrated circuit are provided. The accuracy of contact and via capacitance measurements are improved by eliminating not-to-be-measured capacitance from the measurement results. The capacitance is measured on a target test structure that has to-be-measured contact or via capacitance. Measurements are then repeated on a substantially similar reference test structure that is free of to-be-measured contact or via capacitances. By using the capacitance measurements of the two test structures, the to-be-measured contact and via capacitance can be calculated.	06-24-2010

Wei-Jen Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110096018	TOUCH DISPLAY PANEL AND TOUCH SENSING UNIT THEREOF - A touch display panel includes a display panel and a touch sensing unit. The touch sensing unit includes first sensing series, and second sensing series. Each of the first sensing series includes a plurality of first transparent sensing pads disposed along a first direction, and a plurality of non-transparent bridge lines disposed along the first direction. Each of the non-transparent bridge lines is disposed between two adjacent first transparent sensing pads, overlapping with two adjacent first transparent sensing pads, and electrically connected to two adjacent first transparent sensing pads. The line width of each non-transparent bridge line is substantially between 0.5 micrometers and 10 micrometers, and the reduction of aperture ratio in a pixel region of the touch display panel caused by the non-transparent bridge lines is substantially between 0.1% and 5%.	04-28-2011

Wei-Tien Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100110338	LCD and Light Guide Plate Thereof - A light guide plate includes an incident face, a bottom surface, a main reflective structure and an auxiliary reflective structure. The bottom surface is connected to the incident face. The main reflective structure is disposed on the bottom surface and has a first and a second inclined surface. The auxiliary reflective structure is disposed on the bottom surface and has a third and a fourth inclined surface. The auxiliary reflective structure and the main reflective structure have an interval therebetween, in which the interval ranges between 0.2 micrometer and 0.5 micrometer, and a bottom width of the auxiliary reflective structure on the bottom surface is smaller than a bottom width of the main reflective structure on the bottom surface. A liquid crystal display is also disclosed herein.	05-06-2010
20110157889	Diffusion Plate with at Least One Star Diffusion Structure and a Lighting Module Using the Same - A diffusion plate for use with a lighting module is provided. The diffusion plate includes a substrate, a plurality of circular diffusion structures, and at least one star diffusion structure. The circular diffusion structures are disposed on one face of the substrate in array. Each circular diffusion structure includes a plurality of first partial reflecting units. The first partial reflecting units are disposed on the substrate in circular distribution. The outer arcs of adjacent circular diffusion structures together form a star region. The at least one star diffusion structure includes a plurality of second partial reflecting units. The second partial reflecting units are disposed in the star region on the face of the substrate, wherein the second partial reflecting units are distributed in star distribution.	06-30-2011

Wen-Chen Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100124690	FUEL CELL FLUID FLOW PLATE WITH SHELL PASSAGEWAY PIECE - A fluid cell fluid flow plate comprises: a fluid flow plate, having one face being a fluid flow face for receiving a reactive fluid and the other face being a non-active surface, provided with a first manifold, a second manifold, and a flow channel disposed on the fluid flow face; and a shell passageway piece, configured with parallel-disposed first face and second face that are connected to each other through a connecting face with at least one through hole provided thereon; wherein the flow channel being respectively connected to the first manifold through a first opening and to the second manifold through a second opening; and when the shell passageway piece and the fluid flow plate are combined, the first face contacts the fluid flow face, the second face contacts the non-active surface, and the first manifold communicates with the first opening by the through hole.	05-20-2010
20100227243	FUEL CELL STACK WITH METAL SEPARATORS - A single cell structure used in a fuel cell stack with metal separators, the single cell structure comprising: a cathode gas diffusion layer; an anode gas diffusion layer; a membrane electrode assembly, disposed between the cathode gas diffusion layer and the anode gas diffusion layer; a pair of first separators disposed outside the cathode gas diffusion layer and the anode gas diffusion layer, a first surface of the first separators being provided with a plurality of grooves and ribs thereon; a pair of second separators disposed outside the first separators to be assembled with the first separators, a first surface of the second separators being provided with a plurality of groove and ribs; and a pair of middle separators disposed outside the second separators to be assembled with the second separators.	09-09-2010

Wen-Chia Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090085425	Flat Spring and Voice Coil Motor using the same - A flat spring of a voice coil motor includes a fixing frame having a first connector, and an elastic arm. The elastic arm includes a main body, and a first curve portion. The first curve portion is arranged on one terminal end of the main body and connects with the first connector of the fixing frame, or is arranged on one terminal end of the main body, which extends to the fixing frame.	04-02-2009

Weng Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080246057	Silicon layer for stopping dislocation propagation - A composite semiconductor structure and method of forming the same are provided. The composite semiconductor structure includes a first silicon-containing compound layer comprising an element selected from the group consisting essentially of germanium and carbon; a silicon layer on the first silicon-containing compound layer, wherein the silicon layer comprises substantially pure silicon; and a second silicon-containing compound layer comprising the element on the silicon layer. The first and the second silicon-containing compound layers have substantially lower silicon concentrations than the silicon layer. The composite semiconductor structure may be formed as source/drain regions of metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) devices.	10-09-2008
20080308899	TRIANGULAR SPACE ELEMENT FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Provided is a semiconductor device including a substrate. A gate formed on the substrate. The gate includes a sidewall. A spacer formed on the substrate and adjacent the sidewall of the gate. The spacer has a substantially triangular geometry. A contact etch stop layer (CESL) is formed on the first gate and the first spacer. The thickness of the CESL to the width of the first spacer is between approximately 0.625 and 16.	12-18-2008

Patent applications by Weng Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Ya-Hsien Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090147501	Backlight Module and Method of Manufacture Using Complementary Light Sources having the Same Color - The present invention provides a backlight module and a manufacture method thereof using complementary light sources having the same color. The backlight module includes an optical film set and a plurality of light source sets having a first light source and a second light source. The first light source generates a first chromaticity light while the second light source generates a second chromaticity light. The first chromaticity light mixes with the second chromaticity light in the space between the light source sets and the optical film set and then enters the optical film set. The first chromaticity light and the second chromaticity light have their own spectrum and both spectra fall into a first color region of the CIE 1931 color space. Within the first color region, the spectrum of the first chromaticity light is close to a second color region while the spectrum of the second chromaticity light is close to a third color region.	06-11-2009
20090290339	Illuminant System Using High Color Temperature Light Emitting Diode and Manufacture Method Thereof - A light emitting diode (LED) illuminant system, a manufacture method thereof, and a backlight module using the same are provided. The LED illuminant system includes a plurality of white light illuminants and at least one green light illuminant mixed in the white light illuminants. A light power ratio of the green light illuminant to the white light illuminants is in between 1/5 to 1/20. The color temperature of the whole illuminant system will be enhanced to a certain extent by mixing the green light illuminant and the white light illuminants. The manufacture method includes the following steps: obtaining a transmission spectrum of the white light illuminants; analyzing the transmission spectrum to determine n supplemental amount of a green light; and disposing at least one green illuminant in accordance with the supplemental amount of the green light.	11-26-2009

Yen Min Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110102319	HYBRID POINTING DEVICE - The present invention discloses a hybrid pointing device including an optical navigation module and a pointing module. The optical navigation module is configured to replace the conventional buttons of a convention pointing device, such as an optical mouse or a trackball mouse. The optical navigation module is configured to sense gestures of at least one object operated by a user to activate commands associated with particular programs running on the host. Since the optical navigation module is only configured to sense gestures of the object but not the movement of the hybrid pointing device relative to a surface, the resolution thereof is aimed to be sufficiently high enough for sensing gestures and no need to be relatively high.	05-05-2011

Ying Lun Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090159830	Fluid transportation device - A fluid transportation device includes a valve seat, a valve cap, a valve membrane, multiple buffer chambers, and an actuating module. The valve seat has an inlet channel and an outlet channel. The valve cap is disposed on the valve seat. The valve membrane is arranged between the valve seat and the valve cap. The multiple buffer chambers include a first buffer chamber between the valve membrane and the valve cap and a second buffer chamber between the valve membrane and the valve seat. Each of the first buffer chamber and the second buffer chamber has a flow-guiding structure extended from an outer edge to a center thereof. The actuating module has a periphery fixed on the valve cap. A pressure cavity is defined between the actuating module and the valve cap. Another flow-guiding structure is formed at an inner edge of the pressure cavity.	06-25-2009
20090217994	Multi-channel fluid conveying apparatus - A multi-channel fluid conveying apparatus, for delivering a fluid, includes a valve seat, a valve cover, a valve membrane, a plurality of temporary-deposit chambers, and an actuating device. The valve seat includes at least one inlet channel and at least one outlet channel. The valve cover is arranged on the valve seat. The valve membrane is interposed between the valve seat and the valve cover and includes a plurality of valve structures made of the same material with the same thickness, wherein at least one of the valve structures has a rigidity different from those of other valve structures. The plurality of temporary-deposit chambers is interposed between the valve membrane and the valve cover and between the valve membrane and the valve seat. The actuating device is, having a periphery, fixed to the valve cover.	09-03-2009
20090242060	Fluid transportation device having multiple double-chamber actuating structrures - A fluid transportation device includes a flow-gathering module and multiple double-chamber actuating structures. The flow-gathering module includes two surfaces opposed to each other, multiple first flow paths and multiple second flow paths running through the two surfaces, an inlet channel arranged between the two surfaces and communicated with the multiple first flow paths, and an outlet channel arranged between the two surfaces and communicated with the multiple second flow paths. The multiple double-chamber actuating structures are arranged on the flow-gathering module side by side. Each double-chamber actuating structure includes a first chamber and a second chamber symmetrically arranged on the two surface of the flow-gathering module. Each of the first chamber and the second chamber includes a valve cap arranged over the flow-gathering module, a valve membrane arranged between the flow-gathering module and the valve cap, and an actuating member having a periphery fixed on the valve cap.	10-01-2009
20090242061	Dual-cavity fluid conveying apparatus - A dual-cavity fluid conveying apparatus includes a flow-converging device, a first cavity body, and a second cavity body. The flow-converging device includes two sides corresponding to each other; a first channel and a second channel both passing through the two sides; and an inlet passage and an outlet passage both arranged between the two sides and communicated with the first channel and the second channel, respectively. The first cavity body and the second cavity body are symmetrically disposed at the two sides of the flow-converging device, wherein the first cavity body and the second cavity body each includes a valve cover disposed on one side of the flow-converging device, a valve membrane interposed between the one side of the flow-converging device and the valve cover, and an actuating device disposed circumferentially on the valve cover so as to define, together with the valve cover, a pressure chamber.	10-01-2009

Yin Lun Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100301701	VOLTAGE CONVERTER AND DRIVING SYSTEM USING SUCH VOLTAGE CONVERTER - A voltage converter is provided for receiving a low input DC voltage and driving a piezoelectric actuator of a fluid transportation device. The voltage converter includes plural capacitors, a resistor and a boost chip. The boost chip is connected with the plural capacitors and the resistor, has a switch element and a polar switching circuit, and receives the low input DC voltage. The low input DC voltage is increased and multiplied to a high DC voltage by a switching operation of the switch element. The high DC voltage is converted into an output AC voltage by the polar switching circuit so as to drive the piezoelectric actuator. An operating frequency of the boost chip is controlled by the plural capacitors and the resistor.	12-02-2010

Yi-Shun Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110127840	POWER SWITCHING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF, AND PROJECTION DEVICE USING THE POWER SWITCHING DEVICE - A power switching device, a power switching method, and a projection device using the power switching device are provided. In the power switching method, a first power and a second power are received, and the voltage level of the first power is compared with the voltage level of the second power. One of the first power and the second power having the higher voltage level is sustained by using one of the first power and the second power having the lower voltage level until one of the first power and the second power having the higher voltage level stabilizes. At least one of the first power and the second power having the higher voltage level and being already stabilized is output as an output voltage.	06-02-2011

Yuan-Wen Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080259655	SWITCHING-MODE POWER CONVERTER AND PULSE-WIDTH-MODULATION CONTROL CIRCUIT WITH PRIMARY-SIDE FEEDBACK CONTROL - A pulse-width-modulation control circuit of a switching-mode power converter with a primary-side feedback control is disclosed. The switching-mode power converter includes a transformer, a power switch, a current sensing resistor and the pulse-width-modulation control circuit. The transformer includes a primary-side winding, a secondary-side winding and an auxiliary winding. The pulse-width-modulation control circuit includes a sample and hold circuit, a transconductor circuit, an error amplifier and a pulse-width-modulation generator.	10-23-2008
20090147548	CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR ADJUSTING LEADING EDGE BLANKING TIME AND POWER CONVERTING SYSTEM USING THE SAME CONTROL CIRCUIT - A control circuit for adjusting leading edge blanking time is disclosed. The control circuit is applied to a power converting system. The control circuit adjusts a leading edge blanking time according to a feedback signal relative to a load connected to the output terminal of the power converting system. An over-current protection mechanism of the power converting system is disabled within the leading edge blanking time.	06-11-2009
20100026268	CONTROL METHOD FOR ADJUSTING LEADING EDGE BLANKING TIME IN POWER CONVERTING SYSTEM - A control method for adjusting leading edge blanking time in a power converting system is disclosed. The control method includes: receiving a feedback signal relative to a load connected to an output terminal of the power converting system; determining the leading edge blanking time to be a first value if the feedback signal has a magnitude about a first voltage; and determining the leading edge blanking time to be a second value if the feedback signal has a magnitude about a second voltage, wherein the first value is smaller than the second value, and the first voltage is greater than the second voltage.	02-04-2010
20100124084	POWER CONVERTER WITH CONTROL CIRCUIT AND RELATED CONTROL METHOD - A control circuit for use in a power converter has a multi-function terminal, a current comparator circuit, and an under-voltage detection circuit. The current comparator circuit compares current flowing through a power switch of the power converter with a reference value through the multi-function terminal when the power switch is on, and turns the power switch off when the current reaches the reference value. The under-voltage detection circuit determines whether an input voltage of the power converter is less than a predetermined value through the multi-function terminal when the power switch is turned off.	05-20-2010

Patent applications by Yuan-Wen Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Yu-Feng Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110076401	Method of Making Showerhead for Semiconductor Processing Apparatus - A method of making a showerhead for a semiconductor processing apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a substrate; forming first holes in the substrate; forming a protective film on the substrate, where the protective film covers sidewalls of the first holes; and forming second holes in the substrate, where a part of the protective film within the first holes is removed. In another embodiment, the method includes providing a substrate; forming islands on the substrate; forming a protective film on the substrate, where the protective film does not cover the tops of the islands; and forming holes in the islands.	03-31-2011

Yu-Hsiu Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100284202	BACKLIGHT UNIT - A backlight unit includes a light guide plate and a plurality of light sources. A side of the light guide plate is provided with an optical microstructure including a plurality of convex lens members aligned along the side. The height-to-pitch ratios of the convex lens members in the central region of the optical microstructure are different from those of the convex lens members in the side regions of the optical microstructure. For example, the height-to-pitch ratios of the convex lens members in the central region of the optical microstructure are larger than the height-to-pitch ratios of the convex lens members in the side regions of the optical microstructure. The light sources may be light emitting diodes (LED) directed toward the optical microstructure.	11-11-2010
20110037717	Backlight Module with Low Electromagnetic Interference and Display Device Using the Same - A backlight module and a display device using the same are provided. The display device includes a display panel, an electromagnetic touch panel, and the backlight module overlapping one another. The backlight module has a light guide plate and a light source module consisting of a flexible circuit board strip and a plurality of light sources disposed thereon. The flexible circuit board strip includes a light source section, a connection section, and a signal transmission section. The light source section and the signal transmission section extend along a light entrance edge and a side edge adjacent to the light entrance edge of the light guide plate, respectively. Two ends of the connection section are connected to the light source section and the signal transmission section, respectively. The connection section includes at least one first fold making the light source disposing plane of the light source section and the wiring disposing plane of the signal transmission section be no coplanar and also makes the wiring disposing plane be perpendicular to the plane of the side edge of the light guide plate.	02-17-2011
20110134366	Backlight Module and Display Device Having the Same - The present invention discloses a backlight module and a display device comprising the backlight module. The backlight module includes a light source, a light guide plate and a frame, wherein the light guide plate has a light entrance end and a first side. An angle is included between the light entrance end and the first side, wherein a plurality of light diffusing structures are formed on the light entrance end. The light source is disposed at a position corresponding to the light entrance end and emits a light toward the light diffusing structures. The frame has a first wall facing an inner surface of the first side. A centre line perpendicular to the light entrance end is defined on the light guide plate, wherein the distance between the inner surface and the centre line increases in a direction toward the light source.	06-09-2011

Yu-Lin Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100278338	CODING DEVICE AND METHOD WITH RECONFIGURABLE AND SCALABLE ENCRYPTION/DECRYPTION MODULES - A reconfigurable and scalable cryptography (encryption/decryption) system architecture and related method are described. The system utilizes a multiple-pass approach, each pass applying one cryptography algorithm with its own cryptography keys. The encrypted data can only be fully and correctly decrypted with the correct algorithms in the correct sequence (as determined by one or more security level parameters) and the correct cryptography keys. The system includes a multiple cryptography algorithm set section which is reconfigurable to perform multiple cryptography algorithms sequentially, and a cryptography controller which receives an input key set and a security level parameter. The cryptography controller reconfigures the multiple cryptography algorithm set section based on the security level parameter to perform multiple selected cryptography algorithms in a selected sequence. The cryptography controller also generates cryptography keys based on the input key set and provide the cryptography keys to the multiple cryptography algorithm set section.	11-04-2010
20100310065	SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED VIDEO/IMAGE ENCODING/DECODING AND ENCRYPTION/DECRYPTION - An encryption-enabled entropy coder for a multimedia codec is disclosed. The entropy coder implements a randomized Huffman coding scheme without storing multiple sets of Huffman tables in a ROM. The entropy coder includes a ROM storing a single set of code tables, a table lookup section coupled to the ROM which converts symbols to original codewords and vice versa by performing table lookup, and a table randomizer section for converting original Huffman codewords to randomized Huffman codewords and vice versa using an isomorphic code generator algorithm. The table randomizer section performs the conversion based on a key hopping sequence generated by a pseudorandom bit generator using an encryption/decryption key.	12-09-2010

Yu-Shuan Chang, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110012844	LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY WITH SENSING MECHANISM AND SENSE POSITIONING METHOD THEREOF - A liquid crystal display with sensing mechanism includes a data line, a sensing unit, a pixel unit, a first gate line, a second gate line, a source driver, a readout signal processing unit and a switch unit. The data line is used to deliver a data signal or a readout signal. The sensing unit is employed to generate the readout signal. The pixel unit functions to control pixel brightness according to the data signal. The first gate line delivers a first gate signal for controlling the sensing unit. The second gate line delivers a second gate signal for controlling the pixel unit. The source driver is utilized for providing the data signal. The readout signal processing unit performs a sensing position analysis on the readout signal received. The switch unit is put in use for connecting the data line with either the source driver or the readout signal processing unit.	01-20-2011

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