Patents Assigned to Inno-Tech Co., Ltd.
  • Patent number: 8988051
    Abstract: A synchronous rectifying buck-boost converter includes a controller, first and second transistors, an inductor and a capacitor. The controller is connected to the gates of the first and second transistors for controlling ON/OFF of the first and second transistors, and further controls the current of the inductor and charge/discharge of the capacitor. The first and second transistors connected in series are connected to the controller and the inductor. The inductor is connected to a first external power unit or a first external loading device. The drain of the first transistor is connected to a second external power unit or a second external loading device such that a low-voltage input power of the first external power unit is converted to a high-voltage output power or a high-voltage input power of the second external power unit is converted to a low-voltage output power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Inno-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Yi-Pin Chen
  • Publication number: 20150078037
    Abstract: A power control device for dynamically adjusting frequency includes an electric transformer, a controller, a loading feedback unit, and a switching transistor. The electric transformer includes a first side induction coil connected to an input power unit, a second side induction coil connected to a loading unit to generate an output power by electromagnetic induction with the first side induction coil, and an auxiliary induction coil generating a power sensing signal by electromagnetic induction with the first side induction coil. The loading feedback unit generates a loading feedback signal. The controller determines the level of loading based on the loading feedback signal and further detects the valleys of the power sensing signal so as to change the switching signal which controls the switching transistor at the optimal one of the valleys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Chih Feng Lin
  • Patent number: 8907736
    Abstract: A digital pulse width modulation controller includes a pulse width modulation controller, a selection unit having at least one selector, a comparison unit having at least one comparator, and a signal conversion unit having at least one digital-to-analog converter. The digital-to-analog converter generates a reference current and/or voltage. The comparator receives the reference current and/or voltage, and performs a comparison operation to generate a comparison signal based on a feedback signal. The selector selects one selection signal to input into the pulse width modulation controller, which receives other parameters set by a user or the system at the same time so as to control characteristics of the digital pulse width modulation signals, thereby improving the electric properties of a loading circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Inno-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih Feng Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Ching-Yuan Lin, Ting-Chin Tsen, Yi-Pin Chen
  • Patent number: 8885363
    Abstract: A dual-mode switching power control device includes an electric transformer, a PWM driving controller, a switching transistor, an isolation element, an output diode and an output capacitor. The PWM driving controller is connected to the switching transistor coupled to the electric transformer. The first side inductor of the electric transformer and the switching transistor are coupled to an input power, and the second side inductor of the electric transformer is coupled to the output diode. The output capacitor and a load are connected in series. The output power is converted into a feedback signal by the isolation element. The PWM driving controller determines to perform DCM or CCM based on the feedback signal to control the current flowing through the electric transformer, and the output power is generated. Therefore, the efficiency of power conversion is improved and is suitable for high power applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Inno-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Chih Feng Lin
  • Publication number: 20140218125
    Abstract: A digital pulse width modulation controller includes a pulse width modulation controller, a selection unit having at least one selector, a comparison unit having at least one comparator, and a signal conversion unit having at least one digital-to-analog converter. The digital-to-analog converter generates a reference current and/or voltage. The comparator receives the reference current and/or voltage, and performs a comparison operation to generate a comparison signal based on a feedback signal. The selector selects one selection signal to input into the pulse width modulation controller, which receives other parameters set by a user or the system at the same time so as to control characteristics of the digital pulse width modulation signals, thereby improving the electric properties of a loading circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih Feng Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Ching-Yuan Lin, Ting-Chin Tsen, Yi-Pin Chen
  • Publication number: 20140218975
    Abstract: A power conversion system with adjustable frequency includes an electric transformer, a pulse width modulation driving controller, a switching transistor, a first and second voltage division resistors connected in series, an output diode and an output capacitor. The electric transformer receives the input power and generates the sensing current and induced current. The sensing current flows through the first and second voltage division resistors to generate the feedback signal. The induced current flows through the output diode and output capacitor to generate the output voltage to supply the load. The pulse width modulation driving controller determine whether the loading state of the load based on the feedback signal, and change the switching frequency according to the loading state and the input power, thereby increasing the whole efficiency of the power conversion system and achieving the aim of dynamically adjusting the optimal frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Chih Feng Lin
  • Publication number: 20140192563
    Abstract: A dual-mode switching power control device includes an electric transformer, a PWM driving controller, a switching transistor, an isolation element, an output diode and an output capacitor. The PWM driving controller is connected to the switching transistor coupled to the electric transformer. The first side inductor of the electric transformer and the switching transistor are coupled to an input power, and the second side inductor of the electric transformer is coupled to the output diode. The output capacitor and a load are connected in series. The output power is converted into a feedback signal by the isolation element. The PWM driving controller determines to perform DCM or CCM based on the feedback signal to control the current flowing through the electric transformer, and the output power is generated. Therefore, the efficiency of power conversion is improved and is suitable for high power applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Chih Feng Lin
  • Publication number: 20140133205
    Abstract: A sine pulse width modulation controller includes an edge detection unit for receiving a feedback input signal from the external electrical device to generate an edge signal, a register unit for storing and outputting a parameter signal, an angle increasing unit for receiving the edge signal and the parameter signal, determining cycles of pulse width modulation and generating an angle signal, a sine calculation unit for receiving the angle signal and performing a recursive algorithm based on the angle signal to implement the recursive algorithm so as to generate a sine calculation value, a multiplication unit for receiving the sine calculation value which is then further multiplied by the amplitude signal from the register unit to generate a pulse width signal, and a sine output unit receiving the pulse width signal to generate driving signals for driving the external electrical device to generate a sine terminal voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20140092641
    Abstract: A synchronous rectifying buck-boost converter includes a controller, first and second transistors, an inductor and a capacitor. The controller is connected to the gates of the first and second transistors for controlling ON/OFF of the first and second transistors, and further controls the current of the inductor and charge/discharge of the capacitor. The first and second transistors connected in series are connected to the controller and the inductor. The inductor is connected to a first external power unit or a first external loading device. The drain of the first transistor is connected to a second external power unit or a second external loading device such that a low-voltage input power of the first external power unit is converted to a high-voltage output power or a high-voltage input power of the second external power unit is converted to a low-voltage output power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: INNO-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Yuan Lin, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Yi-Pin Chen
  • Patent number: 8687393
    Abstract: A power converter module is disclosed, which is an all-digital module. The power converter module includes a reference voltage generation unit, a voltage loop control unit, a current loop control unit, an input voltage compensation unit, and a pulse width modulation generation unit, to transfer input power to stable output power for providing power to an external loading device through driving bridge switch unit with external driver. The voltage loop control unit and the current loop control unit contain a proportion-integral-differentiation controller for receiving signal related to voltage and current of loading device to form voltage control loop and current control loop. The pulse width modulation generation unit contains function of deciding necessary stop time to improve quality of output power and decrease the effect of input power and loading variation, and to provide stable sine-waveform output power to the external loading device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Inno-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Ching-Yuan Lin
  • Patent number: 8664928
    Abstract: A digital power factor correction device is provided, which is an all-digital control module. The digital power factor correction device includes a voltage loop control unit, an input power control unit, a current loop control unit, and a pulse width modulation generation unit, to perform power factor correction for minimizing the phase difference between input current and input voltage through adjusting input current with an external driver and a switch unit. The voltage loop control unit and the current loop control unit contain a proportion-integral-differentiation controller to form a voltage control loop and a current control loop, respectively. The input power control unit adjusts current waveform according to the input power, while the pulse width modulation generation unit determines the stop time of pulse width modulation to produce a pulse width modulation signal, to control the external driver and the switch unit for eliminating loading effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Inno-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh, Ching-Yuan Lin
  • Patent number: 8513941
    Abstract: A power detection regulation device including a power detection signal generator, a power state detector and a regulated output unit is disclosed. The power detection signal generator receives the input power from an external power supply and generates a power detection signal. The power state detector generates a power state signal based on the power state derived from the power detection signal. The regulated output unit receives the power state signal and generates a driving signal to an external electrical device in accordance with the feedback signal from the external electrical device. The power state signal is provided for the external electrical element to perform relevant processes, and the regulated output device can output the predetermined driving signal on receiving the power state signal indicating some abnormal situation in the input power so as to maintain the normal operation performed by the actuating element in the external electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Inno-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ting-Chin Tsen, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8334685
    Abstract: A signal detector and a signal detection method adapted for detecting a voltage signal are provided. According to a digital signal converted from a low voltage full wave or half wave signal and/or a mains AC signal inputted thereto, the signal detector and the signal detection method are capable of detecting a voltage level, and/or a frequency, and/or a zero point, and/or a phase of the low voltage full wave or half wave signal and/or the mains AC signal inputted thereto, and determining whether the detected factor is abnormal, and is further capable of outputting an interrupt signal for subsequent processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: INNO-TECH Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ting-Chin Tsen, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8213195
    Abstract: A PWM step wave and sine wave driving device is provided. The driving device includes an ADC unit, an input processing unit, a first pulse width calculation unit, a register unit, a first output unit, a zero point detecting unit, a second pulse width calculation unit, a second output unit, and a multiplexer output unit. The driving device receives input signals, and output desired step wave or sine wave driving signals for driving an external electric device. The driving device detects a point of zero voltage of the system power supply by the zero point detecting unit. When the system power supply is abnormal, the first output unit outputs predetermined PWM step wave output signals, or the second output unit outputs predetermined PWM sine wave output signals. In such a way, the external electric device can be maintained for regular operation, so that the malfunction or breakdown thereof is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: INNO-TECH Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ting-Chin Tsen, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8134390
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) type voltage signal converter is provided for integrating with other ICs. The signal converter includes a first chopper circuit module, a second chopper circuit module, a full wave combining module, and a zero point detecting circuit module. Each of the circuit modules may be formed by an IC module. The first and second chopper circuit modules are composed of differential operational amplifiers for converting a high voltage signal into first and second low voltage half wave signals. The full wave combining module combines the first and second low voltage half wave signals to obtain a full wave signal. The zero point detecting circuit module converts the first and second low voltage half wave signals into a square wave having the same frequency of the high voltage signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: INNO-TECH Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ting-Chin Tsen, Shu-Chia Lin, Wen-Yueh Hsieh
  • Patent number: 6421447
    Abstract: A method of generating surround sound with channels processing separately includes steps of transmitting left and right channel signals separately to a first multiple frequency phase shift processor, a pre-set equalizer and a second multiple frequency phase shift processor without addition and subtraction thereby providing a stereo sound position enhancement processing, transmitting left and right space signals separately to two multiple frequency phase shift processors, two stereo signal difference processors and a pre-set equalizer to provide a surround sound enhancement processing, and transmitting left channel signals, left space signals, right channel signals and right space signals separately to respective variable amplifiers to adjust output amplitude after the sound position enhancement processing and the surround sound enhancement processing and then summing up output signals to obtain three dimensional effect enhancement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Inno-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Ming Chu