Patents Assigned to Shuttle, Inc.
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Patent number: 11266034Abstract: An interface system for functional module and a functional module thereof are provided. The interface system for the functional module includes a main system and a plurality of functional modules. The main system has a mother board. Each of the functional modules has a circuit board, and at least one functional element disposed on the circuit board, and the functional element is an element having various functions and specifications. An expansion assembly is disposed between the mother board of the main system and the circuit board of any of the functional modules, and the expansion assembly is also disposed between the circuit boards of the functional modules. The main system is selectively and electrically connected to the functional modules through each of the expansion assemblies to be connected extendedly.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: SHUTTLE INC.Inventors: Hsiao-Hui Lee, Hung-Lin Chang
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Patent number: 11174983Abstract: The disclosure relates to a support stand structure with a quick-release wheel mechanism, which includes a stand, a detachable wheeled seat, and multiple fasteners. The stand includes a base. The base has multiple slots and a rear wall. The detachable wheeled seat includes a board and multiple wheels. The board has a front plate disposed above the base and a rear plate projecting over the rear wall. The front plate has multiple tabs extended downwardly and inserted in each slot. Each tab has a through hole. The wheels are mounted on a bottom of the rear plate. The fasteners are installed on a bottom of the base. Each fastener includes a movable pin. Each movable pin is attachable to and detachable from each through hole. Therefore, the support stand has the advantages of stability and saving space with detachable wheels.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: SHUTTLE INC.Inventor: Kuan-Ming Su
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Patent number: 9466262Abstract: A method is provided to control a display screen of an electronic apparatus having an accelerometer and a light sensor. The accelerometer acquires a z-axis value and the z-axis value is compared to a first threshold value. The light sensor acquires a brightness value and the brightness value is compared to a second threshold value if the z-axis value is less than the first threshold value. When the z-axis value is less than the first threshold value and the brightness value is less than the second threshold value, the display screen is turned off. In addition, it is to automatically turn on or turn off the display screen by judging detection values of the accelerometer and the light sensor, thereby increasing convenience of operating the electronic apparatus. Further, the detection values are judged to overcome the misjudgement problem of the electronic apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: SHUTTLE INC.Inventor: Ching-Chuan Shen
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Patent number: 8963855Abstract: A method for unlocking a mobile device is disclosed. When the mobile device is in the lock mode, the touch panel screen on the mobile device detects a multi-touch action simultaneously performed by users. The users perform the multi-touch action on a plurality of the touch points displayed on the touch panel screen. If the multi-touch action satisfies a predetermined unlock condition of the mobile device, the mobile device switches from a lock mode to an unlock mode. The simultaneous multi-touch action is provided to users for unlocking the mobile device. Thus, the simultaneity of the action is utilized to shortening the operating time of the unlock process.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Shuttle Inc.Inventors: Chien-Yuan Chen, Hang-Fang Chen, Yu-Shu Chen
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Patent number: 8667264Abstract: The present invention discloses an expedited computer boot system and method. The expedited computer boot system includes: ROM, RAM, and a module for selecting a boot mode. The module for selecting a boot mode at least includes: a detecting unit and a fast boot unit. The fast boot unit reads configuration settings stored in the RAM and loads into operating system based on the configuration settings if the detecting unit detects no device changed. Otherwise, the fast boot unit reads ROM and Power-On Self Test (POST) is executed if any device is changed. Therefore, the computer system can quickly boot and the time for booting computer is shortened.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Shuttle Inc.Inventor: Chung Yuan Huang
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Patent number: 8283581Abstract: An integral keyboard assembly is provided. The integral keyboard assembly includes a top casing, a keyboard module, and a support plate. The first surface of the top casing is defined a keyboard bonding area where a plurality of openings is arranged as a keyboard structure distribution. The keyboard module includes multiple keys with interspaces formed therebetween. Each of the keys is inserted into a corresponding one of the openings. The support plate is coupled to the top casing so that the keyboard module is sandwiched between the top casing and the support plate. By implementing the present invention, the keyboard assembly has better integrity and space impression. Furthermore, the keyboard module is provided with improved support by utilizing the support plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Shuttle Inc.Inventors: An-Sheng Weng, Chih-Hsiang Chien, His-Yun Chen, Hsin-Hung Lai, Chun-Te Lee, Cheng-Min Chang, Chai-Wei Shih
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Publication number: 20120239918Abstract: The present invention discloses an expedited computer boot system and method. The expedited computer boot system includes: ROM, RAM, and a module for selecting a boot mode. The module for selecting a boot mode at least includes: a detecting unit and a fast boot unit. The fast boot unit reads configuration settings stored in the RAM and loads into operating system based on the configuration settings if the detecting unit detects no device changed. Otherwise, the fast boot unit reads ROM and Power-On Self Test (POST) is executed if any device is changed. Therefore, the computer system can quickly boot and the time for booting computer is shortened.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Shuttle Inc.Inventor: Chung Yuan HUANG
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Publication number: 20110289103Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and system of searching accounts by arranging phone numbers. An individual user table is set up in a general user database and the individual user table includes predetermined phone numbers and predetermined accounts. In addition, each predetermined phone number has at least one corresponding predetermined account. The system will search and show the corresponding predetermined account or the corresponding predetermined phone number after a phone number or an account is input.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Shuttle Inc.Inventors: Yu Chen, Chia-Ching Lee
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Publication number: 20110240450Abstract: An integral keyboard assembly is provided. The integral keyboard assembly includes a top casing, a keyboard module, and a support plate. The first surface of the top casing is defined a keyboard bonding area where a plurality of openings is arranged as a keyboard structure distribution. The keyboard module includes multiple keys with interspaces formed therebetween. Each of the keys is inserted into a corresponding one of the openings. The support plate is coupled to the top casing so that the keyboard module is sandwiched between the top casing and the support plate. By implementing the present invention, the keyboard assembly has better integrity and space impression. Furthermore, the keyboard module is provided with improved support by utilizing the support plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Shuttle Inc.Inventors: An-Sheng Weng, Chih-Hsiang Chien, His-Yun Chen, Hsin-Hung Lai, Chun-Te Lee, Cheng-Min Chang, Chai-Wei Shih
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Patent number: 7719863Abstract: An active start judgment circuit is electrically connected to an AC/DC transforming power supply which has at least one standby power unit to transform AC to DC in regular conditions and a main power unit to transform the AC to the DC in an ON condition for operation of an electronic equipment. The start judgment circuit bridges the standby power unit and the main power unit, and generates a reference potential based on a voltage output from the standby power unit, and gets a power signal from the standby power unit to be compared with the reference potential to output a start signal to the main power unit to transform the AC to the DC. Thus the standby power unit can actively drive the main power unit to supply DC power to activate the electronic equipment.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Shuttle, Inc.Inventors: Fun-Son Yeh, Chun-Yuan Chou
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Patent number: 7643279Abstract: The present invention discloses a computer with a display panel mounted thereon, which comprises: a frame structure, a display panel and at least one casing board covering the frame structure. The frame structure further comprises: a front frame, a rear frame, a baseplate connecting the bottoms of the front frame and the rear frame, and two support bars connecting the tops of the front frame and the rear frame. The front and rear frames, the baseplate and the support bars define an accommodation space inside the frame structure and at least four installation planes encasing the accommodation space. The display panel is installed on an arbitrary installation plane and electrically connected to the motherboard to receive video signals and present images. The casing boards are installed on the other installation planes where no display panel is installed.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Shuttle Inc.Inventor: Hung-Huei Yu
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Patent number: 7613006Abstract: An electronic device installation structure for housing an electronic device which is coupled with a signal transmission dock includes a chassis which has a housing trough to hold the electronic device. The housing trough and the electronic device have respectively a guiding track and a boss that correspond to each other. The guiding track has an inlet and a distal end that jointly define a moving displacement of the boss. The boss can be moved along the guiding track to allow the electronic device to be steadily and fully loaded into the housing trough. The electronic device and the housing trough form an interval between them in the fully loaded condition that is proximate to the thickness of the signal transmission dock so that a secure electric connection is established between the signal transmission dock and the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Shuttle Inc.Inventor: Yi-Ting Kuo
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Patent number: 7554805Abstract: The present invention discloses a heat-dissipation structure for electronic devices, which comprises: a housing having an accommodation space accommodating at least one heat-generating element; a heat conductor arranged in the accommodation space and contacting the heat-generating element; and an electric fan arranged outside the housing. The housing has an opening corresponding to the heat conductor, and the heat conductor extends through the opening and projects from the housing. The electric fan drives an air current to flow through the part of the heat conductor extending through the opening to promote heat-dissipation efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Shuttle Inc.Inventors: Chien-Hsiang Liu, Fun-Son Yeh, Brian Chang
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Patent number: 7530890Abstract: A quickly detached cooling fan mounting bracket for a computer, by which a cooling fan can be quickly removed away from a computer chassis without detaching any other peripheral devices, whereby a large enough computer inner space is exposed in order to facilitate rapid replacement of electrical components. The cooling fan mounting bracket includes a cooling fan receptive mount; a cooling fan; a connecting member, which allows the cooling fan receptive mount to be movably installed on the computer chassis; and a orienting member, which secures the cooling fan receptive mount and the cooling fan onto the computer chassis, and prevents the cooling fan from vibration during the normal operation. Compared with the conventional art, the present invention is easier to remove the cooling fan away from the chassis, thereby, facilitates rapid replacement or maintenance of the computer components.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Shuttle Inc.Inventor: Shih-Tsung Chen
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Patent number: 7484818Abstract: A computer chassis frame includes a support structure on a load-bearing surface of the frame to support a computer chassis cover installed over the frame. The support structure may comprise a plurality of rounded portions on the load-bearing surface of the computer chassis frame, which provide multiple load points to distribute the cover's load on the frame. In addition, a computer chassis may include a removable structure for computer devices, where the removable structure includes an interface configured to mate with the support structures of the computer chassis frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Shuttle Inc.Inventor: Stan Cheng
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Patent number: 7472291Abstract: A power-managing key apparatus uses a power key to integrate the function of ACPI management of computer hardware and hibernation on/off of operation system. A processor coupled to the power key detects pressing-time parameters of the power key and a current state of the computer. The processor sends a hardware signal to emulate ACPI power button function in order to power on/off computer and awake the computer from a power saving mode. The processor sends a software signal to an operation system of the computer to disable/enable a hibernation state. Therefore, the complicated power management performed by computer hardware and operation system can be simplified.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Shuttle Inc.Inventors: Hung-Ming Chen, Bor-Tay Chen
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Patent number: 7431314Abstract: A wheeled hand truck installs, removes, and transports rim-mounted tires and brake drums for vehicles. The truck comprises an elongated frame and extended fork section supported by a transverse axle having wheels at the ends bracketing the frame. The frame includes a handle section extending opposite the fork section that terminates in a grip. The fork section extends opposite the handle for straddling beneath a tire or drum on both sides of its center of gravity. The tire rests against the handle portion and fork, while the drum is mounted in a movable cylinder. The tire or drum is transported by balancing the weight of the tire on the wheels while pushing on the grip. The truck also has an extended lift step for providing leverage, a kickstand, an oil catch pan for brake drum drips, and grab pins for spoke-type hub and drum assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: International Tire Shuttle, Inc.Inventor: Randy L. Donaldson
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Patent number: 7394653Abstract: A heat dissipating system of a multi-media computer includes a computer case, a first heat dissipating area, and a second heat dissipating area. The first heat dissipating area is formed on an inner side of the computer case, wherein a hard disk driver, a video graphics card, and a TV tuner card are installed therein. The second heat dissipating area is formed on the other inner side of the computer case, wherein a power supply module is installed therein. Heat flows are formed in the first heat dissipating area and the second heat dissipating area respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Shuttle Inc.Inventors: Jung-Hsiang Cheng, Andy Lin
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Patent number: D606071Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Shuttle Inc.Inventors: Chen-Her Wu, Huang-Yao Hsu
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Patent number: D751062Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: SHUTTLE INC.Inventor: Chia-Jung Chang