Patents by Inventor Chen-Chih Hou

Chen-Chih Hou has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11117049
    Abstract: A computer cockpit for interacting with a user includes a front camera, a back camera, a display device, a microprocessor, a chair, and a controller. The front camera or the back camera captures an image of the user. The display device generates a display image according to the image. The microprocessor analyzes the display image on the display device, so as to obtain height information of the user. The microprocessor generates a first control signal according to the height information. The chair includes a cushion and a backrest connected to the cushion. The controller adjusts a first tilt angle of the backrest according to the first control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Chen-Chih Hou, Chun-Chih Kuo, An-Cheng Lee
  • Patent number: 11017966
    Abstract: A key structure including a circuit board, a membrane, a positioning frame, a sensor module, a scissor leg, and a key cap is provided. The membrane is disposed on the circuit board and is electrically connected to each other. The positioning frame is disposed on the membrane. The sensor module is disposed on the membrane and is electrically connected to the circuit board. The scissor leg is connected to the positioning frame and is adapted to move up and down relative to the positioning frame. The key cap is detachably disposed at the scissor leg and is spaced with positioning frame. The key cap has a reflective plane and a shaft component. The reflective plane faces the membrane. The shaft component is extended from the reflective plane and penetrates through the scissor leg and the positioning frame to abut the membrane. The sensor module is aligned with the reflective plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Hung-Chi Chen, Yung-Cheng Teng, Chen-Chih Hou, Cheng-Han Lin, Yung-Hui Hou
  • Publication number: 20200273643
    Abstract: A key structure including a circuit board, a membrane, a positioning frame, a sensor module, a scissor leg, and a key cap is provided. The membrane is disposed on the circuit board and is electrically connected to each other. The positioning frame is disposed on the membrane. The sensor module is disposed on the membrane and is electrically connected to the circuit board. The scissor leg is connected to the positioning frame and is adapted to move up and down relative to the positioning frame. The key cap is detachably disposed at the scissor leg and is spaced with positioning frame. The key cap has a reflective plane and a shaft component. The reflective plane faces the membrane. The shaft component is extended from the reflective plane and penetrates through the scissor leg and the positioning frame to abut the membrane. The sensor module is aligned with the reflective plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Hung-Chi Chen, Yung-Cheng Teng, Chen-Chih Hou, Cheng-Han Lin, Yung-Hui Hou
  • Patent number: 10714281
    Abstract: A key structure including a circuit board, a membrane, a positioning frame, a sensor module, a scissor leg, and a key cap is provided. The membrane is disposed on the circuit board and is electrically connected to each other. The positioning frame is disposed on the membrane. The sensor module is disposed on the membrane and is electrically connected to the circuit board. The scissor leg is connected to the positioning frame and is adapted to move up and down relative to the positioning frame. The key cap is detachably disposed at the scissor leg and is spaced with positioning frame. The key cap has a reflective plane and a shaft component. The reflective plane faces the membrane. The shaft component is extended from the reflective plane and penetrates through the scissor leg and the positioning frame to abut the membrane. The sensor module is aligned with the reflective plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Hung-Chi Chen, Yung-Cheng Teng, Chen-Chih Hou, Cheng-Han Lin, Yung-Hui Hou
  • Publication number: 20200185168
    Abstract: A key structure including a circuit board, a membrane, a positioning frame, a sensor module, a scissor leg, and a key cap is provided. The membrane is disposed on the circuit board and is electrically connected to each other. The positioning frame is disposed on the membrane. The sensor module is disposed on the membrane and is electrically connected to the circuit board. The scissor leg is connected to the positioning frame and is adapted to move up and down relative to the positioning frame. The key cap is detachably disposed at the scissor leg and is spaced with positioning frame. The key cap has a reflective plane and a shaft component. The reflective plane faces the membrane. The shaft component is extended from the reflective plane and penetrates through the scissor leg and the positioning frame to abut the membrane. The sensor module is aligned with the reflective plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Hung-Chi Chen, Yung-Cheng Teng, Chen-Chih Hou, Cheng-Han Lin, Yung-Hui Hou
  • Publication number: 20200147484
    Abstract: A computer cockpit for interacting with a user includes a front camera, a back camera, a display device, a microprocessor, a chair, and a controller. The front camera or the back camera captures an image of the user. The display device generates a display image according to the image. The microprocessor analyzes the display image on the display device, so as to obtain height information of the user. The microprocessor generates a first control signal according to the height information. The chair includes a cushion and a backrest connected to the cushion. The controller adjusts a first tilt angle of the backrest according to the first control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Chen-Chih HOU, Chun-Chih KUO, An-Cheng LEE
  • Patent number: 9535466
    Abstract: An electronic assembly including a first body having at least one recess, a first electronic module disposed within the first body, at least one first terminal set disposed within the recess and electrically connected to the first electronic module, a second body having at least one protruding portion, a second electronic module disposed within the second body and at least one second terminal set disposed in the protruding portion, partially exposed by the surface of the protruding portion and electrically connected to the second electronic module. The first and the second bodies are assembled to each other by the protruding portion inserting into the recess, and the first terminal set contacts the second terminal set, such that the first and the second electronic modules are electrically connected to each other through the first and the second terminal sets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yi-Mu Chang, Yan-Lin Kuo, Cheng-Nan Ling, Chun-I Chen, Hsien-Wei Chen, Yu-Shih Wang, Chen-Chih Hou
  • Publication number: 20160266616
    Abstract: An electronic assembly including a first body having at least one recess, a first electronic module disposed within the first body, at least one first terminal set disposed within the recess and electrically connected to the first electronic module, a second body having at least one protruding portion, a second electronic module disposed within the second body and at least one second terminal set disposed in the protruding portion, partially exposed by the surface of the protruding portion and electrically connected to the second electronic module. The first and the second bodies are assembled to each other by the protruding portion inserting into the recess, and the first terminal set contacts the second terminal set, such that the first and the second electronic modules are electrically connected to each other through the first and the second terminal sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Yi-Mu Chang, Yan-Lin Kuo, Cheng-Nan Ling, Chun-I Chen, Hsien-Wei Chen, Yu-Shih Wang, Chen-Chih Hou