Patents by Inventor Chih-Kai Chang

Chih-Kai Chang 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: 8928689
    Abstract: A pixel data conversion method for display with delta panel arrangement converts an input video signal into a temporary video signal which is a first RGB signal with 640 horizontal resolution in a strip panel arrangement and converts the temporary video signal into an output video signal which is a RGB signal with 320 horizontal resolution in the delta panel arrangement. Each line of the output video signal has 960 pixels. A pixel size ratio is defined as a ratio of a pixel size of the delta panel to a pixel size of the strip panel. The 320 horizontal resolution is obtained by dividing the 640 horizontal resolution by the pixel size ratio and then by three.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Orise Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Li Wu, Chih-Kai Chang
  • Publication number: 20140295707
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector structure, wherein the electrical connector structure according to the present invention includes: a housing, a plurality of electrical modules, and a plurality of LED modules, and the plurality of electrical modules and the plurality of LED modules are disposed in the housing. Moreover, the primary objective of the present invention is to provide an electrical connector structure, which reduces the difficulty of assembling and manufacturing costs for an electrical connector by improving the structure inside the electrical connector; moreover, the present invention increases the production efficiency and the safety of the product so as to improve the assembly quality and the process of production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicants: U. D. Electronic Corp., Dongguan Jian Guan Plastic Electronic Co., Ltd., U. D. (ZHONG JIANG) Electronic Corp.
    Inventor: Chih-Kai Chang
  • Publication number: 20140254094
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly structure with filter device and printed circuit board and a welding method for making the same. The welding method is firstly make the metal lines of at least one filter devices be disposed in the metal notches formed on at least one edges of the printed circuit board, and then respectively remove the insulation layers covering the metal lines; therefore, the welding metal lines can be respectively welded with the metal notches after the metal lines and the metal notches are treated with a dip soldering process. Thus, the welding process of the filter device and the printed circuit board can be carried out on the edges of the printed circuit board by simple process procedures; moreover, the fabrication yield of the assembly structure can be effectively increased, and the manufacturing time and cost of the assembly structure can be simultaneously reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicants: U. D. ELECTRONIC CORP., DONGGUAN JIAN GUAN PLASTIC ELECTRONIC CO., LTD., U. D. (ZHONG JIANG) ELECTRONIC CORP.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Chang, Tao Guo
  • Patent number: 8774505
    Abstract: A method of fixed bit-rate image compression/decompression based on 2×2 image unit encodes an image that is divided into a plurality of 2×2 coding units. The method determines whether a 2×2 coding unit has one of first to seven man-made patterns. When the 2×2 coding unit has one of the first to seven man-made patterns, a differential error encoding and a quantization and look-up are performed on the 2×2 coding unit for generating a first coded data. Otherwise, the 2×2 coding unit is a natural pattern, and the method sequentially performs a color domain transform, a discrete cosine transform, and a quantization and look-up on the 2×2 coding unit for generating a second coded data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Orise Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih Kai Chang
  • Patent number: 8717277
    Abstract: An apparatus of approximating backlight spread is used in a display to estimate a backlight spread image corresponding to an image after backlight spreading of a plurality of backlight sources arranged in a matrix form. An equalizer receives backlight pulse width modulation signals of the backlight sources for performing an equalization operation and generating corresponding equalization signals. A backlight seed image constructor receives the equalization signals to establish a backlight seed image. A first calculation unit calculates positions corresponding to the backlight seed image based on a backlight spread image. A second calculation unit calculates coordinates of the backlight seed image corresponding to the positions. A distance calculator calculates distance differences between the positions and coordinates of the backlight seed image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Orise Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Chang, Yu-Li Wu
  • Patent number: 8643593
    Abstract: An apparatus compensates image in a backlight local dimming system for estimating pixels of the image after backlight spreading of a plurality of backlight sources in the backlight local dimming system. The apparatus includes a block dimming value decision unit, a quality/power-saving priority decision unit, a temporal filter, a backlight spread approximation unit, and an image compensation unit. The block dimming value decision unit calculates an average value, a maximum value and a initial value for each image block. The quality/power-saving priority decision unit generates a backlight control signal based on the average value, the initial value, and two thresholds. The temporal filter adaptively generates a backlight pulse width modulation signal based on the backlight control signal. The backlight spread approximation unit generates a backlight spread image based on the backlight pulse width modulation signal. The image compensation unit compensates the image based on the backlight spread image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Orise Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Chang, Yu-Li Wu
  • Patent number: 8569392
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making absorbent for metal. In the method, at first, solution of first monomer and solution of second monomer are provided. Then, the solution of the second monomer is introduced into the solution of the first monomer. Finally, a microwave reaction is executed to provide micro-alls of absorbent for metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Armaments Bureau, Ministry of National Defense
    Inventors: Yen-Chung Chen, Chih-kai Chang, Hsiou-Jeng Shy, Ching-Yu Tso, Jen-Bin Won, Ming-Der Ger
  • Publication number: 20130147805
    Abstract: A pixel data conversion method for display with delta panel arrangement converts an input video signal into a temporary video signal which is a first RGB signal with 960 horizontal resolution in strip panel arrangement and converts the temporary video signal into an output video signal which is a RGB signal with 320 horizontal resolution in delta panel arrangement. Each line of the output video signal has 960 pixels, wherein a sequence of red pixel, green pixel, and blue pixel is repeatedly arranged for an odd-numbered horizontal line, and a sequence of green pixel, blue pixel, and red pixel is repeatedly arranged for an even-numbered horizontal line. The position of each pixel in an even-numbered horizontal line has a half-pixel dislocation to the position of each pixel in an odd-numbered horizontal line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Chih Kai CHANG, Yu Li WU
  • Patent number: 8424931
    Abstract: A locking apparatus uses a handle pivotally connected to a base to control the movement of a slide block slidablely accommodated in a base. The slide block includes a locking tongue. The locking tongue protrudes out of the base or retracts back into the base according to the movement of the slide block. Thus, the locking apparatus can lock the hard disk when the locking tongue protrudes out of the base and unlock the hard disk when the locking tongue retracts back into the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Kai Chang
  • Publication number: 20130071021
    Abstract: A method of fixed bit-rate image compression/decompression based on 2×2 image unit encodes an image that is divided into a plurality of 2×2 coding units. The method determines whether a 2×2 coding unit has one of first to seven man-made patterns. When the 2×2 coding unit has one of the first to seven man-made patterns, a differential error encoding and a quantization and look-up are performed on the 2×2 coding unit for generating a first coded data. Otherwise, the 2×2 coding unit is a natural pattern, and the method sequentially performs a color domain transform, a discrete cosine transform, and a quantization and look-up on the 2×2 coding unit for generating a second coded data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Chih Kai CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130070155
    Abstract: A method for displaying on-screen display (OSD) image, suitable for a display apparatus, is provided. In the present invention, the OSD image is enabled for showing a setting menu of the display apparatus. The setting menu includes many items. When one of the items is selected, whether the selected item is valid is determined according to a current using state of the display apparatus. If the selected item is valid, a function corresponding to the selected item is executed. If the selected item is not valid, a suggestive block is displayed on the OSD image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Chang, Jian-Wei Lee
  • Publication number: 20130066030
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making absorbent for metal. In the method, at first, solution of first monomer and solution of second monomer are provided. Then, the solution of the second monomer is introduced into the solution of the first monomer. Finally, a microwave reaction is executed to provide micro-alls of absorbent for metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Armaments, Bureau, Ministry of National Defense
    Inventors: Yen-Chung Chen, Chih-kai Chang, Hsiou-Jeng Shy, Ching-Yu Tso, Jen-Bin Won, Ming-Der Ger
  • Publication number: 20130016141
    Abstract: An apparatus compensates image in a backlight local dimming system for estimating pixels of the image after backlight spreading of a plurality of backlight sources in the backlight local dimming system. The apparatus includes a block dimming value decision unit, a quality/power-saving priority decision unit, a temporal filter, a backlight spread approximation unit, and an image compensation unit. The block dimming value decision unit calculates an average value, a maximum value and a initial value for each image block. The quality/power-saving priority decision unit generates a backlight control signal based on the average value, the initial value, and two thresholds. The temporal filter adaptively generates a backlight pulse width modulation signal based on the backlight control signal. The backlight spread approximation unit generates a backlight spread image based on the backlight pulse width modulation signal. The image compensation unit compensates the image based on the backlight spread image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: ORISE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai CHANG, Yu-Li WU
  • Publication number: 20130016036
    Abstract: An apparatus of approximating backlight spread is used in a display to estimate a backlight spread image corresponding to an image after backlight spreading of a plurality of backlight sources arranged in a matrix form. An equalizer receives backlight pulse width modulation signals of the backlight sources for performing an equalization operation and generating corresponding equalization signals. A backlight seed image constructor receives the equalization signals to establish a backlight seed image. A first calculation unit calculates positions corresponding to the backlight seed image based on a backlight spread image. A second calculation unit calculates coordinates of the backlight seed image corresponding to the positions. A distance calculator calculates distance differences between the positions and coordinates of the backlight seed image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: ORISE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai CHANG, Yu-Li Wu
  • Patent number: 8237063
    Abstract: A shielding assembly includes a hollow frame and a cover mounted to the hollow frame. The hollow frame comprises a plurality of sidewalls, where one of the sidewalls defines a first groove and another one of the sidewall opposite to the one of sidewalls includes a first fixing portion. The cover includes a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, a first latch located on the first end and engaged with the first groove, and a second fixing portion located on the second end and engaged with the first fixing portion, so as to retain the cover on the frame. The first latch includes a resilient bent portion extending from the first end of the cover, and a hook protruding from the resilient bent portion and received in the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Kai Chang
  • Patent number: 8238091
    Abstract: A locking mechanism includes a tray to receive a hard disk drive and a locking apparatus. The locking apparatus includes a base attached to a front wall of the tray, a handle pivotally connected to the base, and a locking member attached to the base. The base defines a receiving chamber and a mounting hole in communication with the receiving chamber. The locking member includes a sliding portion slidably received in the receiving chamber of the base to impel the handle to pivot relative to the base, and a locking tongue attached to the sliding portion. Movement of the locking tongue relative to the mounting hole causes the locking mechanism to toggle between a locked and unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignees: Ambit Microsystems (Shanghai) Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Chang, Song Gao, Cai-Wen Xu
  • Patent number: 8089752
    Abstract: A hard disk drive holder fixes hard disk drives in electronic equipment, and includes at least one handling assembly and a bracket for receiving the handling assemblies. Each of the handling assemblies is fixed to one of the hard disk drives to push or pull the hard disk drive into or out from the bracket for replacement or repair, and includes a handle and a pair of handle seats. The handle includes a holding portion and two extending portions including a convex block. Each of the handle seats includes a housing cavity and a spring clip. The spring clip includes a first stopper portion, a second stopper portion and a hook portion. The convex block is movable between the first stopper portion and the second stopper portion to limit movement range of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignees: Ambit Microsystems (Shanghai) Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cai-Wen Xu, Chih-Kai Chang
  • Publication number: 20110214916
    Abstract: A shielding assembly includes a hollow frame and a cover mounted to the hollow frame. The hollow frame comprises a plurality of sidewalls, where one of the sidewalls defines a first groove and another one of the sidewall opposite to the one of sidewalls includes a first fixing portion. The cover includes a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, a first latch located on the first end and engaged with the first groove, and a second fixing portion located on the second end and engaged with the first fixing portion, so as to retain the cover on the frame. The first latch includes a resilient bent portion extending from the first end of the cover, and a hook protruding from the resilient bent portion and received in the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHIH-KAI CHANG
  • Publication number: 20110182023
    Abstract: A hard disk drive holder fixes hard disk drives in electronic equipment, and includes at least one handling assembly and a bracket for receiving the handling assemblies. Each of the handling assemblies is fixed to one of the hard disk drives to push or pull the hard disk drive into or out from the bracket for replacement or repair, and includes a handle and a pair of handle seats. The handle includes a holding portion and two extending portions including a convex block. Each of the handle seats includes a housing cavity and a spring clip. The spring clip includes a first stopper portion, a second stopper portion and a hook portion. The convex block is movable between the first stopper portion and the second stopper portion to limit movement range of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicants: AMBIT MICROSYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CAI-WEN XU, CHIH-KAI CHANG
  • Publication number: 20110074169
    Abstract: A locking apparatus uses a handle pivotally connected to a base to control the movement of a slide block slidablely accommodated in a base. The slide block includes a locking tongue. The locking tongue protrudes out of the base or retracts back into the base according to the movement of the slide block. Thus, the locking apparatus can lock the hard disk when the locking tongue protrudes out of the base and unlock the hard disk when the locking tongue retracts back into the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHIH-KAI CHANG