Patents by Inventor Chih-Yi Tu

Chih-Yi Tu 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: 11974367
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a light board and a light dimmer circuit. The light board includes multiple first light emitting elements and second light emitting elements. The first light emitting elements are disposed in a first area of the light board. The second light emitting elements are disposed in a second area of the light board. The light dimmer circuit is configured to drive the second light emitting elements to generate flickering lights from the second area of the light board, and is configured to drive the first light emitting elements to generate non-flickering lights from the first area of the light board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsien Wang, Ming-Chieh Cheng, Po-Yen Chen, Shih-Chieh Chang, Kuan-Hsien Tu, Xiu-Yi Lin, Ling-Chun Wang
  • Patent number: 8453321
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer FPCB which includes providing a first substrate, a second substrate and a binder layer; defining an opening on the binder layer; defining a first slit in the dielectric layer of the first substrate; laminating the first substrate, the binder layer and the second substrate; forming a second slit in the conductive layer of the first substrate, the second slit being created so as to align with the first slit, cutting the first substrate, the binder layer and the second substrate thereby forming a multilayer flexible printed circuit board having different numbers of layers in different areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignees: FuKui Precision Component (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Zhen Ding Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun-Qing Zhang, Chih-Yi Tu, Szu-Min Huang
  • Patent number: 8249847
    Abstract: An exemplary simulation system for manufacturing a printed circuit board is provided. The simulation system includes at least one simulation sub-system. The simulation sub-system includes an input module, a storing module, a processing module, and an output module. The input module is configured for acquiring a number of processing parameters associated with steps of a process for manufacturing the printed circuit board. The storing module is configured for storing a number of simulation functions relating to the steps of the process for manufacturing the printed circuit board. The processing module is configured for selecting and performing the corresponding simulation function according to the acquired parameters, thereby obtaining a simulation result. The output module is configured for output the simulation result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignees: FuKui Precision Compnent (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Zhen Ding Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Zhu, Ming Wang, Chih-Yi Tu
  • Patent number: 8061959
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a board inverter and a boarding inverting system. The board inverter includes a support, a first board picking device, an second board picking device and a controller. Each of the first board picking device and the second board picking device includes a driving mechanism and a first board picking device. The driving mechanism comprises a first linear driving means mounted on the support, a second linear driving means mechanically coupled to the first linear driving means, and a rotary driving means attached to the second linear driving means. The controller is connected to all the power supply members. The controller controls the motion of the first board picking device and the second board picking device such that the first board picking device and the second board picking device cooperatively inverting workpieces transmitted on a production line. The board inverter can be installed on a production line without altering the arrangement of existing production line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignees: FuKui Precision Component (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Zhen Ding Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ya-Ling Fan, Ching-Hung Pi, Cheng-Ta Tu, Chih-Yi Tu, Cheng-Hsien Lin
  • Patent number: 8049113
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, a printed circuit board includes a dielectric layer and a conductive trace formed on the dielectric layer. The conductive layer includes a first conductive portion, a connecting portion and a second conductive portion. The connecting portion includes a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first conductive portion; the second end is connected to the second conductive portion. A width of the connecting portion gradually decreases from the first end to the second end. Reflection and cross talk of signals transmitted in the presented printed circuit board can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignees: FuKui Precision Component (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Zhen Ding Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong-Qing He, Ming Wang, Chih-Yi Tu, Cheng-Hsien Lin
  • Patent number: 8049511
    Abstract: A method of detecting faulty via holes of a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board including a number of electric trace segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignees: FuKui Precision Component (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Zhen Ding Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li Xiao, I-Hsien Chiang, Chih-Yi Tu
  • Patent number: 8042265
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer FPCB includes the steps of: providing a first substrate, a second substrate and a binder layer; defining an opening on the binder layer; defining a first slit in the dielectric layer of the first substrate; laminating the first substrate, the binder layer and the second substrate; forming a second slit in the conductive layer of the first substrate, the second slit is configured to be aligned with the first slit, cutting the first substrate, the binder layer and the second substrate thereby forming a multilayer flexible printed circuit board having different numbers of layers in different areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignees: FuKui Precision Component (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Advanced Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Jun-Qing Zhang, Chih-Yi Tu, Szu-Min Huang
  • Publication number: 20110247207
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer FPCB which includes providing a first substrate, a second substrate and a binder layer; defining an opening on the binder layer; defining a first slit in the dielectric layer of the first substrate; laminating the first substrate, the binder layer and the second substrate; forming a second slit in the conductive layer of the first substrate, the second slit being created so as to align with the first slit, cutting the first substrate, the binder layer and the second substrate thereby forming a multilayer flexible printed circuit board having different numbers of layers in different areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicants: FOXCONN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC., FUKUI PRECISION COMPONENT (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JUN-QING ZHANG, CHIH-YI TU, SZU-MIN HUANG
  • Patent number: 7897055
    Abstract: The present inventions relates to a method for manufacturing a multilayer FPCB having different number of layers in different areas. The method includes the steps of: providing a binder layer; removing a portion of the binder layer thereby defining an opening in the binder layer; forming a multilayer FPCB which having a first copper clad laminate structure and a second copper clad laminate structure disposed on two opposite sides of the binder layer respectively using the binder layer; cutting the first copper clad laminate structure; cutting the multilayer FPCB in manner that a portion of first copper clad laminate structure that is exposed to the opening is separated from the first copper clad structure thereby obtain a multilayer FPCB having different number of layers in different areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Foxconn Advanced Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Yi Tu, Cheng-Hsien Lin, I-Hsien Chiang
  • Patent number: 7581312
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer FPCB includes the steps of: providing a first copper clad laminate, a second copper clad laminate and a binder layer; defining an opening on the binder layer; defining a first slit on the first copper clad laminate; laminating the first copper clad laminate, the binder layer and the second copper clad laminate; defining a via hole for establishing electric connection between the first copper clad laminate and the second copper clad laminate; cutting the first copper clad laminate, the binder layer and the second copper clad laminate thereby forming a multilayer flexible printed circuit board having different numbers of layers in different areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignees: FuKui Precision Component (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Advanced Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Yi Tu, Cheng-Hsien Lin, Ming Wang
  • Publication number: 20090175713
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a board inverter and a boarding inverting system. The board inverter includes a support, a first board picking device, an second board picking device and a controller. Each of the first board picking device and the second board picking device includes a driving mechanism and a first board picking device. The driving mechanism comprises a first linear driving means mounted on the support, a second linear driving means mechanically coupled to the first linear driving means, and a rotary driving means attached to the second linear driving means. The controller is connected to all the power supply members. The controller controls the motion of the first board picking device and the second board picking device such that the first board picking device and the second board picking device cooperatively inverting workpieces transmitted on a production line. The board inverter can be installed on a production line without altering the arrangement of existing production line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicants: FUKUI PRECISION COMPONENT (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: YA-LING FAN, CHING-HUNG PI, CHENG-TA TU, CHIH-YI TU, CHENG-HSIEN LIN
  • Publication number: 20090088881
    Abstract: An exemplary simulation system for manufacturing a printed circuit board is provided. The simulation system includes at least one simulation sub-system. The simulation sub-system includes an input module, a storing module, a processing module, and an output module. The input module is configured for acquiring a number of processing parameters associated with steps of a process for manufacturing the printed circuit board. The storing module is configured for storing a number of simulation functions relating to the steps of the process for manufacturing the printed circuit board. The processing module is configured for selecting and performing the corresponding simulation function according to the acquired parameters, thereby obtaining a simulation result. The output module is configured for output the simulation result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicants: FUKUI PRECISION COMPONENT (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Jin Zhu, Ming Wang, Chih-Yi Tu
  • Publication number: 20090039895
    Abstract: A method of detecting faulty via holes of a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board including a number of electric trace segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicants: FuKui Precision Component (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., FOXCONN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Li Xiao, I-Hsien Chiang, Chih-Yi Tu
  • Publication number: 20090027072
    Abstract: An exemplary an apparatus for testing chips with ball grid array comprised of a number of solder balls is provided. The apparatus includes a main printed circuit board, a supporting board and a testing device. The main printed circuit board has a edge connector. The supporting board defines a number of electrically conductive through holes arranged in an array corresponding to the ball grid array. One end of each of the electrically conductive through holes is configured for electrically connection to the main printed circuit board, the other end of the electrically through holes is configured for receiving and electrically connecting the corresponding solder ball of the ball grid array. The testing device has a socket connector for insertion of the edge connector therein. The testing device is configured for testing the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicants: FUKUI PRECISION COMPONENT (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: YONG-HUI FENG, I-HSIEN CHIANG, CHIH-YI TU
  • Publication number: 20080308042
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for plasma-processing of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs). The apparatus includes a plasma-discharging chamber, two electrodes arranged in the chamber for generating plasma in the chamber, a frame, and two elongated holding arms disposed on the frame. The frame includes a number of spaced parallel first bars and a number of spaced parallel second bars. The first bars intersecting with the second bars. The elongated holding arms are substantially parallel with each other. Each of the arms has an inner sidewall. The inner sidewalls of the elongated holding arms are opposite to each other. An elongated recess is defined in each of the inner sidewalls proximate to the frame. The apparatus can ensure uniform plasma-processing and protect FPCBs from being burned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicants: FUKUI PRECISION COMPONENT (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: ZE LONG, SZU-MIN HUANG, CHIH-YI TU
  • Publication number: 20080302258
    Abstract: An exemplary screen printing stencil includes a frame, a screen mesh and a metal foil. The screen mesh is stretched tightly in the frame. The metal foil is attached on a surface of the screen mesh. A screen printing pattern is defined on the metal foil by a laser machining process. A machining tolerance of the screen printing pattern is either in a range from 0.005 to 0.02 millimeters or in a range from ?0.02 to ?0.005 millimeters. The screen printing stencil can be used in a screen printing process of manufacturing a printed circuit board, thereby improving quality of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicants: FUKUI PRECISION COMPONENT (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Yong-Hong Zhang, Szu-Min Huang, Chih-Yi Tu
  • Publication number: 20080283289
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, a printed circuit board includes a dielectric layer and a conductive trace formed on the dielectric layer. The conductive layer includes a first conductive portion, a connecting portion and a second conductive portion. The connecting portion includes a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first conductive portion; the second end is connected to the second conductive portion. A width of the connecting portion gradually decreases from the first end to the second end. Reflection and cross talk of signals transmitted in the presented printed circuit board can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicants: FuKui Precision Component (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., FOXCONN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Dong-Qing He, Ming Wang, Chih-Yi Tu, Cheng-Hsien Lin
  • Publication number: 20080250637
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer FPCB includes the steps of: providing a first substrate, a second substrate and a binder layer; defining an opening on the binder layer; defining a first slit in the dielectric layer of the first substrate; laminating the first substrate, the binder layer and the second substrate; forming a second slit in the conductive layer of the first substrate, the second slit is configured to be aligned with the first slit, cutting the first substrate, the binder layer and the second substrate thereby forming a multilayer flexible printed circuit board having different numbers of layers in different areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicants: FUKUI PRECISION COMPONENT (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: JUN-QING ZHANG, CHIH-YI TU, SZU-MIN HUANG
  • Publication number: 20080148562
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer FPCB includes the steps of: providing a first copper clad laminate, a second copper clad laminate and a binder layer; defining an opening on the binder layer; defining a first slit on the first copper clad laminate; laminating the first copper clad laminate, the binder layer and the second copper clad laminate; defining a via hole for establishing electric connection between the first copper clad laminate and the second copper clad laminate; cutting the first copper clad laminate, the binder layer and the second copper clad laminate thereby forming a multilayer flexible printed circuit board having different numbers of layers in different areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicants: FUKUI PRECISION COMPONENT (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: CHIH-YI TU, CHENG-HSIEN LIN, MING WANG
  • Publication number: 20080116166
    Abstract: The present inventions relates to a method for manufacturing a multilayer FPCB having different number of layers in different areas. The method includes the steps of: providing a binder layer; removing a portion of the binder layer thereby defining an opening in the binder layer; forming a multilayer FPCB which having a first copper clad laminate structure and a second copper clad laminate structure disposed on two opposite sides of the binder layer respectively using the binder layer; cutting the first copper clad laminate structure; cutting the multilayer FPCB in manner that a portion of first copper clad laminate structure that is exposed to the opening is separated from the first copper clad structure thereby obtain a multilayer FPCB having different number of layers in different areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: FOXCONN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: CHIH-YI TU, CHENG-HSIEN LIN, I-HSIEN CHIANG