Patents

Patents & Patent Applications

Inventions in virtual metrology, predictive maintenance, yield analysis, manufacturing optimization, and satellite collision avoidance.

Granted U.S. Patents (6)

1. Virtual Metrology Method Based on Convolutional Autoencoder and Transfer Learning and System Thereof

 US12481879B2 · Granted November 25, 2025
      Inventors: Fan-Tien Cheng; Yu-Ming Hsieh; Yueh-Feng Tsai; Chin-Yih Lin

2. Golden Path Search Method for Manufacturing Process and System Thereof

 US12354122B2 · Granted July 8, 2025
      Inventors: Chin-Yih Lin; Fan-Tien Cheng; Ching-Kang Ing; Yu-Ming Hsieh; Po-Hsiang Peng

3. Multiple-Variable Predictive Maintenance Method for Component of Production Tool and Non-Transitory Tangible Computer Readable Recording Medium Thereof

 US12228921B2 · Granted February 18, 2025
      Inventors: Chin-Yih Lin; Yu-Ming Hsieh; Fan-Tien Cheng; Hsien-Cheng Huang

4. Virtual Metrology Method Using Convolutional Neural Network and Computer Program Product Thereof

 US11921474B2 · Granted March 5, 2024
      Inventors: Fan-Tien Cheng; Yu-Ming Hsieh; Tan-Ju Wang; Li-Hsuan Peng; Chin-Yih Lin

5. Predictive Maintenance Method for Component of Production Tool and Computer Program Product Thereof

 US11378946B2 · Granted July 5, 2022
      Inventors: Chin-Yih Lin; Yu-Ming Hsieh; Fan-Tien Cheng; Hsien-Cheng Huang

6. System and Method That Consider Tool Interaction Effects for Identifying Root Causes of Yield Loss

 US10948903B2 · Granted March 16, 2021
      Inventors: Chin-Yih Lin; Yu-Ming Hsieh; Fan-Tien Cheng

Provisional Application for Patent (PPA)

1. Generative-FewShot-Active Virtual Metrology

Application No. 64/009,945 · Filed
Inventors: Chin-Yih Lin; Tzu-Liang (Bill) Tseng

2. Adaptive Reinforcement Learning-Driven Digital Twin for Multi-Objective and Multi-Machine Process Optimization

Application No. 64/008,781 · Filed
Inventors: Chin-Yih Lin; Tzu-Liang (Bill) Tseng

3. System for Multi-Objective Parameter Optimization with Deep-Feature Gaussian Process and Method Thereof, and Non-Transitory Computer Readable Storage Medium

Application No. 19/183,745 · Filed
Inventors: Chin-Yih Lin; T.-H. Tsai; T.-L. Tseng

4. System for Multi-View Quantum-Tensor Partition Feature Selection and Sample Elimination and Method Thereof, and Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Storage Medium

Application No. 19/217,122 · Filed
Inventors: Chin-Yih Lin; T.-H. Tsai; T.-L. Tseng

5. CLARiC: Contrastive Learning and Causality-Validated Root-Cause Inference With Counterfactual and Intervention Testing for Explainable Smart Manufacturing

Application No. 64/010,425 · Filed
Inventors: Chin-Yih Lin; Tzu-Liang (Bill) Tseng

6. PARSEC: Lag-Aware Orbital Neighbor Graphs with Conformal Risk Calibration for Closed-Loop Conjunction Assessment and Safe Maneuver Planning

Application No. 64/025,035 · Filed
Inventors: Chin-Yih Lin; Tzu-Liang Tseng; Yirong Lin