Patents Assigned to First International Computer, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8503170
    Abstract: A waterproof and shockproof cover for a PAD computer is disclosed. The cover comprises an upper housing, a base housing, a glass, a first rubber ring, a second rubber ring and four shockproof elements. The base housing is corresponding to the upper housing, wherein the upper housing comprises a first connection and the base housing comprises a second connection corresponding to the first connection for fastening with each other. The upper housing comprises a viewing window hole and a first groove formed around the rim of the viewing hole, and the first rubber ring is disposed within the first groove. The glass covers the viewing window hole and the first rubber ring. The four shockproof elements disposed respectively at four corners of a rectangular accommodation space of the base housing for bearing the PAD computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: First International Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Chieh Hsu, Ding-Yu Lin, Hsin-Chang Chen
  • Patent number: 7995037
    Abstract: A hidden touch pad structure adapted for an electronic product includes a touch pad and a plate covering the touch pad. The plate includes a pad-recognizing portion corresponding to the touch pad. A circuit board is electronically connected to the touch pad for receiving a pressure signal when pressing the pad-recognizing portion of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: First International Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying-Ta Lu, Wan-Chen Chuang
  • Patent number: 7836237
    Abstract: The invention relates to a changeable central processing unit (CPU) module apparatus for a computer, comprising a system control module board, a CPU module board and a heat-dissipating device. A second bus connector of the CPU module board is a golden finger plug extending from the CPU module board and is installed on a socket plug of a first bus connector of the system control module board. With the invention, a user can reduce the cost of updating the CPU and increase the period of using a peripheral equipment of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: First International Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jung-Lung Lien, Tun-Ming Lee, Yueh-Yun Chen
  • Patent number: 7826219
    Abstract: A changeable structure for a faceplate of a portable computer comprises a portable computer and a cover plate; the portable computer is disposed with a housing having a faceplate; one end of the cover plate is pivotally coupled to the housing; the cover plate is disposed with a buckling element buckled up the faceplate. Whereby, the cover plate is allowed to liftably retain on the faceplate and cover a surface of the faceplate, an article is allowed to place in between the cover plate and the faceplate of the portable computer housing so as to vary an outlook or pattern of the faceplate of the computer to meet a requirement of matching the computer outlook with a personalized desire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: First International Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Ming Tz Chien, Chia-Shyong Cheng, Yu-Min Fang
  • Patent number: 7733334
    Abstract: A hidden touch pad structure adapted for an electronic product has a plate, a touch pad arranged inside the plate, a circuit board disposed under and retained against the plate and the touch pad simultaneously, and a lighting device surrounding the touch pad and received inside the plate. The circuit board receives a pressure signal via the plate and the touch pad and drives the lighting device to provide light. The touch pad is recognized via the lighting device surrounding the touch pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: First International Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Ying-Ta Lu
  • Patent number: 7643280
    Abstract: The assembling structure for electronic module comprise a case and a side frame, the characteristic is the case fixed on the base frame of the assembling structure by two front pivots and the case pivoted thereon. Besides, the side frame is installed adjacent to the case. In addition, the case and the side frame respectively include a plurality of locking holes, the side frame further including a locking controller with a first latch and a second latch corresponding to the locking holes, thereby locking the case at a horizontal and oblique position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: First International Computer, Inc.
    Inventor: Chiang-Ko Chen
  • Publication number: 20090300253
    Abstract: The invention relates to a changeable central processing unit (CPU) module apparatus for a computer, comprising a system control module board, a CPU module board and a heat-dissipating device. A second bus connector of the CPU module board is a golden finger plug extending from the CPU module board and is installed on a socket plug of a first bus connector of the system control module board. With the invention, a user can reduce the cost of updating the CPU and increase the period of using a peripheral equipment of the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: First International Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jung-Lung Lien, Tun-Ming Lee, Yueh-Yun Chen
  • Publication number: 20090296335
    Abstract: A portable electronic device comprises a main body and a holding frame. The main body comprises a monitor and a host, and the monitor is pivoted to the host. The holding frame is pivoted to the main body, and the holding frame is in a U shape. The holding frame comprises a pivot unit and a sliding unit. A first end portion of each pivot unit is pivoted to the main body, and the sliding unit is connected to the second end portion of the pivot unit. The sliding unit can slide out of a frame surrounding the monitor to form a holding portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: FIRST INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Shyong Cheng, Tsan-Ya Tai, Jung-Lung Lien
  • Patent number: 7595981
    Abstract: A notebook computer includes a housing, a CPU, a memory, a display, a storage device, a detachable battery pack and a keyboard module. The notebook computer is characterized in that the housing includes a predefined space and a connection interface disposed in the predefined space. The connection interface is electrically connected to the CPU. The notebook computer includes a plurality of electronic device modules. Each electronic device module includes a casing portion and a main body portion, and the main body portion includes a transmission interface. The size of each electronic device module may correspond to the size of the predefined space. Each electronic device module may be secured in the predefined space for combination with the housing, and the transmission interface is electrically connected to the connection interface for power or data transmission. The plurality of electronic device modules are capable of combining individually with the housing for replacing different functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: First International Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Hsiang Chen, Chuan-Yu Hsu, Ming-Wang Lin, Wen-Hsing Chen, Hung-Wen Hsu, Lin-Hsiang Hsieh, Wei-Te Huang
  • Publication number: 20090213204
    Abstract: A video capture device comprises an image sensor, a voice sensor, a control circuit, and a battery module all installed in a housing. The housing comprises a fixture capable of being fixed at a shoulder position of clothing. The image sensor is arranged at a proper angle to capture facial images of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: FIRST INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventor: CHARLENE WONG
  • Publication number: 20090085870
    Abstract: A multimedia device includes a display device, a storage device, an orientation sensor and a processing unit. The storage device has a plurality of programs, and each of which is capable of rendering of an operation interface on the display device. The orientation sensor is capable of detecting the disposed orientation of the display device and sending an orientation signal. The processing unit electrically connected to the display device, the storage device and the orientation sensor. The operation interface shown on the display device is determined by the processing unit in accordance with the orientation signal emitted from the orientation sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: FIRST INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventor: Sean Mosko
  • Publication number: 20090021903
    Abstract: A notebook computer includes a housing, a CPU, a memory, a display, a storage device, a detachable battery pack and a keyboard module. The notebook computer is characterized in that the housing includes a predefined space and a connection interface disposed in the predefined space. The connection interface is electrically connected to the CPU. The notebook computer includes a plurality of electronic device modules. Each electronic device module includes a casing portion and a main body portion, and the main body portion includes a transmission interface. The size of each electronic device module may correspond to the size of the predefined space. Each electronic device module may be secured in the predefined space for combination with the housing, and the transmission interface is electrically connected to the connection interface for power or data transmission. The plurality of electronic device modules are capable of combining individually with the housing for replacing different functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: FIRST INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hsiang Chen, Chuan-Yu Hsu, Ming-Wang Lin, Wen-Hsing Chen, Hung-Wen Hsu, Lin-Hsiang Hsieh, Wei-Te Huang
  • Publication number: 20090020672
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus comprises a cover, a rotation seat, a supporting frame and a knob component. The rotation seat is configured in a inlaid part of the cover and disposed with a limit element capable of being let in a limit slot of the cover; the supporting frame is disposed with a positioning part capable of being let in an accepting part of the rotation seat to allow the supporting frame to be positioned on the rotation seat; the knob component is installed on the positioning part of the supporting frame, and rotated between a buckling position and a release position relatively to the supporting frame; the supporting frame is coupled to the rotation seat to support the cover when the knob component is rotated to the buckling position and an angle of the supporting frame at which the cover is supported can be adjusted by changing a position of the limit element in the limit slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: FIRST INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventors: Jo Fei Lai, Hsin An Hsu
  • Patent number: 7385596
    Abstract: In a stylus attachment structure for an IT product, the attachment structure formed on an IT product, such as, a laptop, a tablet PC and a PDA, comprises an attachment slot, a push-out member, a retaining member and an elastic part, wherein the push-out member is arranged in the attachment slot and the retaining member is slidably mounted at one end of the attachment slot for selectively retaining or releasing the stylus. In this way, when the stylus is not in use for a while, it can be obliquely plugged to one end of the attachment slot, it is easy for the user to pick up the stylus; alternatively, the stylus can be fully received in the attachment socket and further secured in place with a retaining member, thereby enabling the stylus to be attached properly so that it doesn't become loose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: First International Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Shui-Yuan Lin, Yi-Chuan Lo, Chih-Kuang Chiang
  • Patent number: 7375736
    Abstract: A method for testing overclock frequency of VGA includes the following steps. Step A is to receive a new clock parameter of a GPU and a new memory clock parameter, which determine the operation of the VGA. Step B is to make use of the clock parameter of the GPU and the memory clock parameter received from step A to set up the VGA through a software approach so that the VGA is operating with the clock parameters. Step C is to call three dimensional application program interfaces so that the VGA within the pre-defined time limit can execute to show a three dimensional picture in a window and output the three dimensional picture to the display connected to the VGA and executing the lighting instruction, create mesh instruction, object rotation instruction, spherical warp instruction and 3D immediate mode instruction so as to normally display the three dimensional picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: First International Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chin-Jun Kao, Wei-Sen Tang
  • Publication number: 20080115060
    Abstract: A computer user interface menu selection process for allowing a user to use a finger, a pen or a stylus to manipulate a menu. The menu on a touch screen comprises multiple actuating zones which can be selected by the user. These multiple actuating zones are separated by multiple curve lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: FIRST INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventor: Sean Mosko
  • Publication number: 20080113660
    Abstract: A method of dialing phone number prediction to facilitate a phone user to dial a phone number. When the user enters a few digits (not the whole phone numbers) and the screen of the telephone will show possible dialing targets for user to select. Therefore the user does not have to enter the complete phone numbers to make a call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: FIRST INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventors: Jui-Hsiang Chiang, Sean Mosko
  • Patent number: 7204750
    Abstract: An airflow guide structure and manufacture thereof is used to allow components of an airflow guide are cut by molds in a factory to form thin plates in each of which has a plurality of bendable lines, and transported into a mainframe assembly plant to store therein. Each component of the airflow guide is folded into a three-dimensional type at a production line when a mainframe wants to be assembled. Because each component of the airflow guide is a thin plate and lighter in weight, it can be stacked together with another component before a three-dimensional cover body is assembled. Therefore, the space is saved and the transportation and storage are more convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: First International Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Hung-Ping Shen, Chei-Ju Tsai, Han-Tun Chen, Ting-Chiang Huang
  • Patent number: 7180733
    Abstract: An electronic device installation dock for installing an electronic device includes a frame which has a housing space for holding the electronic device and a left side wall and a right side wall that have at least one fastener hole, and an elastic housing that is flexible to couple the electronic device and has two lateral sides corresponding to the two side walls. The lateral sides have a fastener corresponding to the fastener hole and are extended to form a carrying part. The electronic device and the elastic housing are coupled and may be jointly slid in the housing space of the frame. The fastener is engaged with the fastener hole at a fastened position in normal, and may be disengaged at a released position by lifting the carrying part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: First International Computer, Inc.
    Inventor: Lu-Chang Chang
  • Patent number: D551664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: First International Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Shiou Yuan Lin, Chiang Chih-Kuang, Chin-Pang Hsu, Lee Hou Chih