Patents Assigned to Metal Industries Research and Development Centre
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Patent number: 10703993Abstract: A method for refining fuel oil comprises subjecting fuel oil to an extraction treatment with an extraction agent to extract a light component from the fuel oil, so as to obtain a light oil mixture containing the light component of the fuel oil and the extraction agent. The extraction agent is selected from the group consisting of a matter composed of oil and miscible with the light component of the fuel oil, a non-polar compound in a gaseous state at the room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and a combination thereof. The extraction agent is in a liquid state during the extraction treatment.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Teng-Chien Chen, Chun-Hung Hung, Chi-Hui Chen
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Publication number: 20200202087Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) positioning system comprises transceivers, positioning tags, processing units and a computing host. One or multiple positioning tags are attached to a target object being located. When the transceivers first generate and transmit transmission signals, one or multiple tag antennas in the positioning tag receive the transmission signals and transmit back modulated signals. The transceivers then receive and transmit the modulated signals to the processing units. The processing units are configured to obtain received signals, and calculate frequency differences based on the received signals and the transmission signals. The computing host calculates position coordinates of tag antennas based on the frequency differences, and then calculates the orientation of the target object being located according to the position coordinates of the tag antennas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: NAI-CHUN AN, YUAN-CHIH LIN, HSIU-AN TSAI, SHUO-CHING CHEN, CHIH-LUNG LIN
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Patent number: 10687910Abstract: An orthopedic surgery assistant system includes: a multi-axis mechanical arm module; at least one end effector, including: two linear actuating elements, two actuating element encoders, a central annular structure, a connector, and a power/torque sensing element; a guide and positioning module; and a surgery remote control module, so that a user pulls the multi-axis mechanical arm and the end effector according to a real-time three-dimensional model, so that the multi-axis mechanical arm performs translation and rotation motions in a plurality of axial directions on an applied end, and the end effector performs a rotation motion of two degrees of freedom on the applied end.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Chin-Yu Chang, Bing-Feng Huang, Chih-Lung Lin
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Patent number: 10692483Abstract: An active noise cancellation device having an acoustic filter includes: a casing, an active noise cancellation unit, a speaker, a noise cancellation processor and an acoustic filter. The casing includes a first channel and a second channel, wherein a channel length of the first channel is greater than a channel length of the second channel. The active noise cancellation unit includes an external microphone disposed outside the casing. The active noise cancellation is configured to detect an ambient noise, wherein a location of the external microphone corresponds to a location of the first external end of the first channel. The speaker is disposed at a second external end of the second channel, and is configured to output a phase-inverted signal of the ambient noise. The noise cancellation processor electrically couples with the external microphone and the speaker. The acoustic filter is disposed inside the first channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventor: Tai-Hsin Hsu
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Publication number: 20200175774Abstract: A medical image modeling system and a medical image modeling method are provided. The medical image modeling system includes an input device, a processing device, and a storage device. The input device obtains medical image data. The processing device is coupled to the input device. The processing device converts the medical image data into a bone model in response to a first operational command. The storage device is coupled to the processing device. The storage device stores a model database. The processing device reads the model database in response to a second operational command to obtain a bone reconstruction block corresponding to a defect block of the bone model. The processing device integrates a bone reconstruction model depicted corresponding to the bone reconstruction block into the defect block of the bone model to generate an integrated bone model.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Kai-Szu Lo, Jian-Jia Tzeng, Sheng-Hong Yang, Bo-Wei Pan
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Publication number: 20200171668Abstract: An automatic positioning method and an automatic control device are provided. The automatic control device includes a processing unit, a memory unit, and a camera unit to automatically control a robotic arm. When the processing unit executes a positioning procedure, the camera unit obtains a first image of the robotic arm. The processing unit analyzes the first image to establish a three-dimensional working environment model and obtains first spatial positioning data. The processing unit controls the robotic arm to move a plurality of times to sequentially obtain a plurality of second images of the robotic arm by the camera unit and analyzes the second images and encoder information of the robotic arm to obtain second spatial positioning data. The processing unit determines whether an error parameter between the first spatial positioning data and the second spatial positioning data is less than a specification value to end the positioning procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Shi-Wei Lin, Chun-Ming Yang, Fu-I Chou, Wan-Shan Yin
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Publication number: 20200171655Abstract: An automatic control method and an automatic control device are provided. The automatic control device includes a processing unit, a memory unit and a camera unit. The memory unit records an object database and a behavior database. When the automatic control device is operated in an automatic learning mode, the camera unit obtains a continuous image, and the processing unit analyzes the continuous image to determine whether there is an object being moved and matching an object model recorded in the object database in a first placement area. When the continuous image displays the object is moved, the processing unit obtain control data corresponding to moving the object from the first placement area to a second placement area, and the processing unit records the control data to the behavior database. The control data includes trajectory data and motion posture data of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Shi-Wei Lin, Fu-I Chou, Chun-Ming Yang, Wei-Chan Weng, Chih-Chin Wen
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Patent number: 10668122Abstract: The Toona sinensis extract of the present invention is prepared using supercritical fluid technique, wherein the method includes steps of: (a) drying the leaves of T. sinensis; (b) pulverizing the leaves as particles; and (c) extracting the particles with supercritical carbon dioxide to obtain the T. sinensis extract. This supercritical T. sinensis extract not only can decrease blood sugar level, but also promotes lipid degradation, inhibits the formation of huge lipid droplet and improves the metabolic symptoms. Accordingly, the T. sinensis extract further is able to be prepared as food supplement and pharmaceuticals.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignees: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, KAOHSIUNG MEDICAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Pei-Jung Lien, Chuan-Chia Sun, Tzu-Chen Kuo, Sheng-Chung Yang, Yang-Chang Wu, Fang-Rong Chang, Tusty-Jiuan Hsieh, Yi-Hong Tsai, Ying-Chi Du
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Patent number: 10625397Abstract: The present invention relates to a grind machining apparatus, which comprises a grinding wheel and an electrochemical processing module. The grinding wheel has a grinding surface on the surface. The electrochemical processing modules is disposed at the grinding wheel. The processing surface of the electrochemical processing module faces the direction away from an axle of the grinding wheel and is located lower than the grinding surface. By using the above grind machining apparatus, alternate compound machining including electrochemical oxidation processing and mechanical grind machining can be performed.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Zhi-Wen Fan, Jia-Jin Li, Da-Yu Lin
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Patent number: 10596609Abstract: An springback compensation method for on-line real-time metal sheet roll bending includes the steps of using multiple rollers to bend a continuous metal sheet of multiple sections having different materials or different thickness respectively; using a first position sensor to individually measure springback angles of the multiple sections of the bent metal sheet, and feeding back to a programmable logic controller; using the programmable controller to control a bending roller to compensate the multiple sections of the bent metal sheet respectively; using a second position sensor to individually measure compensated angles of the multiple sections of the bent metal sheet; and comparing a difference between the compensated angles and standard angles of the multiple sections of the bent metal sheet after compensating bending.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Chun-Cheng Huang, Chien-Sin Huang, Chien-Hung Huang
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Patent number: 10589940Abstract: A power wheel including a positioning device, a wireless communication module, and a controller is provided, where the controller is configured to operate in an active mode or a passive mode. When operating in the passive mode, the controller is configured to: acquire route information and moving information from the power wheel operating in the active mode by the wireless communication module, and acquire relative position information with the other power wheels by the positioning device; and determine a rotation strategy of the power wheel according to the route information, the moving information and the relative position information. When operating in the active mode, the controller is configured to: acquire the route information, and transmit the route information to the other power wheels; and determine the rotation strategy of the power wheel according to the route information. In addition, a cooperative carrying method of the power wheel is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Kuang-Shine Yang, Ping-Hua Su, Cheng-Yu Lu, Chiu-Feng Lin, Ying-Cherng Lu, Pao-Hsien Hsieh, Chia-Lung Huang
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Patent number: 10571362Abstract: A gentle start-up device includes: a rotational type hollow pipe body, including an inlet and an outlet, and having an inner wall provided with a plurality of bar-shaped fins; a transmission unit, physically connected to the rotational type hollow pipe body; and a driving unit, physically connected to the transmission unit for driving the transmission unit to rotate the rotational type hollow pipe body in a rotational direction and to achieve a predetermined rotational speed according to a water supply flow value of a water turbine of a hydraulic generator set, whereby water flow which passes through the rotational type hollow pipe body generates rotational flow.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Bo-Han Wang, Cheng-En Wu, Ren-Yo Huang
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Patent number: 10557501Abstract: A noncontact fluid bearing is manufactured by disposing a flow controller in a cavity of a carrier to form a pressure chamber within the cavity. A sealing layer of the flow controller is located between a porous layer of the flow controller and the pressure chamber and has micro through holes communicating with the pressure chamber and pores of the porous layer. Because the sealing layer is located in the pressure chamber and a surface of the porous layer is exposed by a housing of the carrier, the noncontact fluid bearing can be processed from the exposed surface of the porous layer to conform standards of thickness and flatness. Furthermore, the sealing layer peeling from the noncontact fluid bearing is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventor: Kuo-Yu Chien
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Patent number: 10548566Abstract: The system includes a stand surrounding a working area, a signal detector receiving a signal generated by the wire, and a positioning module disposed on the stand. The positioning module is configured to drive the signal detector moving forward and backward on a two-dimensional plane in the working area. The system also includes a computer system electrically connected to the signal detector and the positioning module. The compute system receives the signal from the signal detector, generates position information according to the signal, and transmits the position information to the positioning module, such that the positioning module moves the signal detector to a position corresponding to a position of the wire in the blood vessel according to the position information.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Ming-Hui Chen, Ming-Hui Cheng, Tzyy-Ker Sue
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Patent number: 10543092Abstract: A bone implant adapted to be implanted in a bone structure having a bone tissue, a cartilage tissue, and being formed with a hole is provided. The bone implant includes a scaffold disposed in the hole for connecting with the bone tissue, a connecting layer disposed on the scaffold, and a porous surface layer. The connecting layer includes a bottom portion connected to the scaffold and an extension portion extending from the bottom portion and formed with a plurality of receiving chambers. The porous surface layer is connected to the extension portion and includes a plurality of filler portions respectively filling the receiving chambers, and a tissue-connecting portion configured for connecting with the cartilage tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Jian-Yuan Huang, Chen-Chie Wang, Shih-Hua Huang
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Patent number: 10470693Abstract: The optical sensing device is provided for receiving and transmitting a light signal. A light working area is defined according to a measurement range of the light signal. The optical sensing device includes a body, a transformation part and a signal unit. A light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are disposed at an end of the body, and the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit face the light working area. The transformation part pivots on the body. A light processing unit is disposed on the transformation part, and the light processing unit is capable of locating in the light working area for transmitting or receiving the light signal. The signal unit is configured for transmitting and processing the light signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignees: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Ming-Hui Chen, Sheng-Hao Tseng, Kang-Yu Chu
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Patent number: 10456104Abstract: A universal C-ARM calibration seat includes a base, at least three action units, and a driving and positioning device. The base is annular and has a central axis. The base includes a correction plate mounting area. The at least three action units is mounted on a side of the base opposite to the correction plate mounting area. Each of the at least three action units includes a sliding member. The driving and positioning device is coaxially mounted to and rotatable relative to the base about the central axis. The driving and positioning device includes a rotating unit configured to actuate each sliding member. When the driving and positioning device rotates relative to the base, the rotating unit actuates each sliding member to simultaneously move toward the central axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventor: Ming-Hui Chen
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Patent number: 10441208Abstract: A muscle power detection device and a muscle power detection method for detecting and classifying a muscle power status of a subject are provided. The muscle power detection device includes an inertia measurement unit, a pressure detection unit and a processing unit. The inertia measurement unit is configured to be arranged at a part of the subject and to obtain inertial data corresponding to the part of the subject according to movement status of the part of the subject. The pressure detection unit is configured to detection external force applied on the part of the subject to obtain pressure data. The processing unit is configured to perform an operation on the inertial data and the pressure data for obtaining evaluation values, and to obtain muscle power information corresponding to the part of the subject according to the evaluation values.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignees: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, Kaohsiung Veterans General HospitalInventors: Hsuan-Chih Lin, Ming-Hui Cheng, Tzyy-Ker Sue, Chiu-Feng Lin, Ko-Long Lin
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Patent number: 10413984Abstract: A method for predicting precision of an electrical discharge machine is provided. In the method, plural sets of process data are obtained while the electrical discharge machine processes workpiece samples. Process features are established based on the process data. Each of the workpiece samples with respect to each of at least one measurement item is measured by using a metrology tool, thereby obtaining measurement values of the workpiece samples with respect to each measurement item. A correlation analysis operation is performed to obtain correlation coefficients. At least one key feature is selected from the process features as representative according to the correlation coefficients. The measurement values of the workpiece samples with respect to each measurement item, and the sets of process data corresponding to the key features are used to build a predictive model for predicting the precision of the electrical discharge machine.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Haw-Ching Yang, Min-Nan Wu, Cheng-Yen Chen, Wen-Chieh Wu, Chia-Ming Jan
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Patent number: 10413933Abstract: A coating method has a reciprocating rotating step. A wire bar is rotated at a first rotational speed for coating a film on a web. In a process of rotating the wire bar at the first rotational speed, a tangential direction of the wire bar at a connecting area between the wire bar and the web is opposite to a moving direction of the web, and then the wire bar is rotated to restore to an original position at a second rotational speed. Meanwhile, the tangential direction is changed and is same to the moving direction of the web. The second rotational speed is far faster than the first rotational speed. A coating device has a base, the wire bar disposed across the base, and a rotation adjusting module connected to the wire bar for driving the wire bar to rotate reciprocatingly.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Kuan-Chih Liu, Shi-Wei Lin