Chin-Wei Lin

Chin-Wei Lin: The Mastermind behind Apple's Cutting-Edge Patented Technologies

Chin-Wei Lin, an innovative inventor and accomplished engineer, has been credited with over a hundred patents in his work with the technology giant Apple Inc. Lin calls San Jose, California home, where he has been tirelessly working to push the boundaries of modern technology and design. His latest patents demonstrate the breadth and depth of his expertise, as he has developed of a device and method for improved LED driving, and power and data routing structures for organic light-emitting diode displays.

Lin's most recent patent for a device and method for improved LED driving is a straightforward yet highly effective innovation that enhances the functionality of electronic devices. The patent explains that the invention involves an electronic device comprising a display and a controller configured to provide a first frequency refresh rate to the display. The controller is also configured to generate a control signal that regulates emission of light from the LED of a display pixel at a second frequency. This frequency is determined by whether the first frequency refresh rate of the display is less than a predetermined threshold value. The device provides better efficiency and output clarity from LED displays.

Lin's expertise is not limited to display and lighting technologies. His patent for power and data routing structures for organic light-emitting diode displays is another exceptional demonstration of his innovative abilities. The organic light-emitting diode display, in particular, has gained traction in recent years, thanks to its flexibility, vibrant color reproduction, and enhanced energy efficiency. Lin's design is especially tailored to such displays. The patent reveals an array of pixels containing a pixel definition layer that is formed on thin-film transistor circuitry. The organic light-emitting diodes are provided with emissive materials overlapping respective anodes. The cathode layer covers the entire pixel array, thus eliminating the intrinsic pixel definition layer openings found in other displays. Lin built a ground power supply path for the cathodes, that may include laser-deposited metal on the cathode layer, L-shaped path segments, a mesh-shaped metal pattern, and metal layers that are shorted to the cathode layer using portions of a metal layer. This exclusive design structure effectively distributes ground voltage to the entire display.

Lin's work with Apple Inc. has provided him with a formidable platform to execute his technologies. His fellow colleagues Shinya Ono and Tsung-Ting Tsai are equally accomplished engineers who also work towards notable advancements at the company. Together, they form an unstoppable task force that is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology higher.

The contributions of Lin and his colleagues have not gone unnoticed. With solid work ethics and unwavering expertise and skill, it is no wonder that they are regarded as some of the leading innovators in the world of technology and design. Chin-Wei Lin is an exceptional inventor, a sparkling example of what can be achieved when creativity and drive are combined.