Patents by Inventor Chin-Chung Shih

Chin-Chung Shih 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: 9395874
    Abstract: A method of operating a handheld electronic device and a touch interface apparatus and a storage medium using the same are provided. In this method, an operating interface displayed on a touch screen of the handheld electronic device is used to operate a function module of the handheld electronic device. First, the function module of the handheld electronic device is activated to display a user interface corresponding to the function module on the touch screen. Next, an operating function of the function module is activated, so as to display a corresponding operating interface on the touch screen. In the meantime, the user interface of the function module is reduced simultaneously and displayed on an area of the touch screen excluding the operating interface. Accordingly, a convenient operating interface is provided for the user to operate while the content of original displayed frame remains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Yih-Feng Kao, Chun-Yao Hou, Hui-Wen Wang, Fu-Chiang Chou, Chin-Chung Shih
  • Publication number: 20160062397
    Abstract: A method of fabricating housing includes steps of: providing a sheet; providing a mold including a first core and a second core, in which the first core substantially extends along a plane, and the second core is adjacent to the first core; pressing the sheet to the mold to make the sheet attach to the second core, in which the second core is fixed to the sheet; and moving the sheet away from the first core along a vertical direction perpendicular to the plane to separate the second core and the first core so as to make the second core become an internal member, in which a housing is formed of the sheet and the internal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Che-Hung HUANG, Chin-Chung SHIH
  • Patent number: 9220171
    Abstract: A method of fabricating housing includes steps of: providing a sheet; providing a mold including a first core and a second core, in which the first core substantially extends along a plane, and the second core is adjacent to the first core; pressing the sheet to the mold to make the sheet attach to the second core, in which the second core is fixed to the sheet; and moving the sheet away from the first core along a vertical direction perpendicular to the plane to separate the second core and the first core so as to make the second core become an internal member, in which a housing is formed of the sheet and the internal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Che-Hung Huang, Chin-Chung Shih
  • Patent number: 9201529
    Abstract: A touch sensing method and a portable electronic apparatus are disclosed in this invention. The portable electronic apparatus includes a display module, a touch module and a processing unit. The display module is used for displaying a user interface. The user interface includes a plurality of interface layers. Each of the interface layers has a layer depth index respectively. The touch module is used for sensing a touch input. The processing unit is used for mapping the touch input to one of the interface layers according to the touch input and the layer depth indices of the interface layers, so as to select or execute an application function on the one of the interface layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yih-Feng Kao, Ming-Yu Chen, Chin-Chung Shih
  • Publication number: 20150201506
    Abstract: A method of fabricating housing includes steps of: providing a sheet; providing a mold including a first core and a second core, in which the first core substantially extends along a plane, and the second core is adjacent to the first core; pressing the sheet to the mold to make the sheet attach to the second core, in which the second core is fixed to the sheet; and moving the sheet away from the first core along a vertical direction perpendicular to the plane to separate the second core and the first core so as to make the second core become an internal member, in which a housing is formed of the sheet and the internal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Che-Hung HUANG, Chin-Chung SHIH
  • Patent number: 9052426
    Abstract: A display module is provided. The display module includes a frame, a light guide plate, a light source device, a display panel and an optical film. The light guide plate is accommodated within the frame. The light guide plate has a recess. The light source device is disposed between the frame and the light guide plate. The display panel is disposed on the recess and attached to the light guide plate to seal the recess. The optical film is located within the recess. A handheld electronic device having said display module is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Chih-Jen Hu, Chih-Shan Yeh, Chin-Chung Shih, Yuan-Hung Chang
  • Patent number: 8920178
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus assembly including an electronic apparatus and a detachable connector is provided. The electronic apparatus has a cavity, a first magnetic element and a set of first terminals. The first magnetic element and the set of first terminals are disposed in the cavity. The detachable connector has an inserting portion, a body portion, a second magnetic element and a set of second terminals. The inserting portion is adapted to be inserted into the cavity. The body portion is connected to the inserting portion. The second magnetic element and the set of second terminals are disposed on the inserting portion. When the inserting portion is inserted into the cavity, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are mutually attracted. The two sets of terminals are mutually contacted, and the body portion is adapted to be supported on a plane to stand the electronic apparatus on the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Sheng Wei, Chin-Chung Shih, Chih-Shan Yeh, Yuan-Hung Chang
  • Publication number: 20140139443
    Abstract: A touch sensing method and a portable electronic apparatus are disclosed in this invention. The portable electronic apparatus includes a display module, a touch module and a processing unit. The display module is used for displaying a user interface. The user interface includes a plurality of interface layers. Each of the interface layers has a layer depth index respectively. The touch module is used for sensing a touch input. The processing unit is used for mapping the touch input to one of the interface layers according to the touch input and the layer depth indices of the interface layers, so as to select or execute an application function on the one of the interface layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yih-Feng Kao, Ming-Yu Chen, Chin-Chung Shih
  • Publication number: 20140092625
    Abstract: A display module is provided. The display module includes a frame, a light guide plate, a light source device, a display panel and an optical film. The light guide plate is accommodated within the frame. The light guide plate has a recess. The light source device is disposed between the frame and the light guide plate. The display panel is disposed on the recess and attached to the light guide plate to seal the recess. The optical film is located within the recess. A handheld electronic device having said display module is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Chih-Jen Hu, Chih-Shan Yeh, Chin-Chung Shih, Yuan-Hung Chang
  • Publication number: 20130318470
    Abstract: A method of operating a handheld electronic device and a touch interface apparatus and a storage medium using the same are provided. In this method, an operating interface displayed on a touch screen of the handheld electronic device is used to operate a function module of the handheld electronic device. First, the function module of the handheld electronic device is activated to display a user interface corresponding to the function module on the touch screen. Next, an operating function of the function module is activated, so as to display a corresponding operating interface on the touch screen. In the meantime, the user interface of the function module is reduced simultaneously and displayed on an area of the touch screen excluding the operating interface. Accordingly, a convenient operating interface is provided for the user to operate while the content of original displayed frame remains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Yih-Feng Kao, Chun-Yao Hou, Hui-Wen Wang, Fu-Chiang Chou, Chin-Chung Shih
  • Patent number: 8525800
    Abstract: A method of operating a handheld electronic device and a touch interface apparatus and a storage medium using the same are provided. In this method, an operating interface displayed on a touch screen of the handheld electronic device is used to operate a function module of the handheld electronic device. First, the function module of the handheld electronic device is activated to display a user interface corresponding to the function module on the touch screen. Next, an operating function of the function module is activated, so as to display a corresponding operating interface on the touch screen. In the meantime, the user interface of the function module is reduced simultaneously and displayed on an area of the touch screen excluding the operating interface. Accordingly, a convenient operating interface is provided for the user to operate while the content of original displayed frame remains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Yih-Feng Kao, Chun-Yao Hou, Hui-Wen Wang, Fu-Chiang Chou, Chin-Chung Shih
  • Publication number: 20130143419
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus assembly including an electronic apparatus and a detachable connector is provided. The electronic apparatus has a cavity, a first magnetic element and a set of first terminals. The first magnetic element and the set of first terminals are disposed in the cavity. The detachable connector has an inserting portion, a body portion, a second magnetic element and a set of second terminals. The inserting portion is adapted to be inserted into the cavity. The body portion is connected to the inserting portion. The second magnetic element and the set of second terminals are disposed on the inserting portion. When the inserting portion is inserted into the cavity, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are mutually attracted. The two sets of terminals are mutually contacted, and the body portion is adapted to be supported on a plane to stand the electronic apparatus on the plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Sheng Wei, Chin-Chung Shih, Chih-Shan Yeh, Yuan-Hung Chang
  • Patent number: 8411043
    Abstract: An electronic device including a casing, a touch display and a processor is provided. The casing has an opening, and the touch display is disposed inside the casing for receiving the operation of an input tool. The opening exposes a portion of the touch display. The touch display has a sensing surface. The processor is coupled to the touch display, and the user interface displayed by the touch display is determined by the processor. As a result, the convenience of operating the electronic device is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Yih-Feng Kao, Chih-Feng Hsu, John C. Wang, Chin-Chung Shih, Chun-Yao Hou
  • Patent number: 8411042
    Abstract: An electronic device that has a sensing function with no-hindrance touching is provided. The electronic device includes a casing, a touch display and a processor. The casing has an opening, and the touch display is disposed inside the opening for receiving an operation of an input tool. The touch display has a sensing surface which allows the input tool to slide smoothly over the sensing surface and the casing. The processor is electrically coupled to the touch display, and the user interface displayed by the touch display is determined by the processor. As a result, the convenience of operating the electronic device is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Yih-Feng Kao, Chih-Feng Hsu, John C. Wang, Chin-Chung Shih, Chun-Yao Hou
  • Patent number: 8264467
    Abstract: A handheld electronic apparatus comprises a touch panel, a front cover and a display panel. The front cover has a support portion with a first opening. The touch panel is placed on the support portion and covers the first opening. The touch panel comprises a touch panel body and a flexible printed circuit (FPC). The touch panel body has a first substrate having a notch configured to accommodate one end of the flexible printed circuit connected to the touch panel body. When the touch panel is assembled with the front cover, the flexible printed circuit will not be too-sharply bent due to the notch design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chin Chung Shih, Hsueh Lin Lu
  • Patent number: 8249677
    Abstract: A handheld electronic device including a first body, a second body and a sliding mechanism is provided. The first body includes a first frame and a first cover connected to each other. The second body includes a second frame and a second cover connected to each other. The second frame is stacked over the first frame and partially located between the first frame and the first cover. The first frame is partially located between the second frame and the second cover. The sliding mechanism is disposed between the first body and the second body and is covered by the first cover and the second cover. The first frame and the second frame are slidable relative to each other through the sliding mechanism so that the first frame and the second frame are exposed by the second cover and the first cover, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chin-Chung Shih, Yi-Shen Wang
  • Patent number: 8223489
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first main body and a second main body. The first main body includes a first housing, a first magnetic member and a first elastic member. The second main body includes a second housing and a second magnetic member. The second housing is pivotally connected with the first housing. The first elastic member is disposed within the first housing. The first elastic member connecting with the first magnetic member and the first housing makes the first magnetic member floatable within the first housing. The second magnetic member is disposed within the second housing. When the second housing moves close to a surface of the first housing, the magnetic force between the first and second magnetic members is increased, so as to hold the relative position of the first and second main bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Chin-Chung Shih
  • Patent number: 8077854
    Abstract: An electronic device and a protection cover thereof are provided. The electronic device includes a cap body, a main body, a flexible printed circuit board and a protection cover. The protection cover includes a receiving portion and a combining portion. The receiving portion has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to an upper surface of the main body and the second end connects to the combining portion. As the cap body moves from a first position to a second position on the main body, the combining portion is coupled to a bottom surface of the cap body, so that when the cap body rotates in the second position, the protection cover moves along with the cap body and covers the flexible printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan Ou, Ching-Shih Chen, Chang-Hwang Chiou, Chin-Chung Shih
  • Patent number: 7996052
    Abstract: A flexible circuit board for an electronic apparatus includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part has a first connecting terminal electrically connected to the first electronic module of the electronic apparatus. The second connecting part has a second connecting terminal electrically connected to the second electronic module of the electronic apparatus. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are not parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chin-Chung Shih, Ching-Shih Chen
  • Publication number: 20110164355
    Abstract: A handheld electronic device including a first body, a second body and a sliding mechanism is provided. The first body includes a first frame and a first cover connected to each other. The second body includes a second frame and a second cover connected to each other. The second frame is stacked over the first frame and partially located between the first frame and the first cover. The first frame is partially located between the second frame and the second cover. The sliding mechanism is disposed between the first body and the second body and is covered by the first cover and the second cover. The first frame and the second frame are slidable relative to each other through the sliding mechanism so that the first frame and the second frame are exposed by the second cover and the first cover, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chin-Chung Shih, Yi-Shen Wang