Patents by Inventor Chun-Hao TU

Chun-Hao 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).

  • Publication number: 20240121523
    Abstract: A light-adjusting device having first regions and second regions is provided. The light-adjusting device includes pillars that form several groups of meta structures. The groups of meta structures correspond to the first regions, and from a top view, the first regions and the second regions are arranged in a checkerboard pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Kai-Hao CHANG, Chun-Yuan WANG, Shin-Hong KUO, Zong-Ru TU, Po-Hsiang WANG, Chih-Ming WANG
  • Patent number: 9423663
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a patterned layer includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; providing a material source for supplying a plurality of charged particles, in which the first surface faces the material source; providing a magnetic element, in which the second surface is arranged between the magnetic element and the first surface; and depositing the charged particles on the first surface through using the magnetic element so as to form a patterned layer. A method for manufacturing an electrochromic device is disclosed as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Tu, Ren-Hong Jhan, Hao-Lun Hsieh, Kuo-Sen Kung, Ting-Chun Lin, Jen-Pei Tseng
  • Patent number: 9392266
    Abstract: A three-dimensional display device includes a display panel and a barrier structure. The barrier structure is located at one side of the display panel. Besides, the barrier structure includes a plurality of barrier patterns and a plurality of transparent slits. The barrier patterns and the transparent slits are arranged alternately. In particular, the barrier patterns include a photoelectric conversion structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Wu, Kuo-Sen Kung, Chun-Hao Tu, Ren-Hong Jhan, Fang-Hui Chan, Jen-Pei Tseng, Yu-Jung Liu, Jiun-Jye Chang
  • Patent number: 9128506
    Abstract: A power tracking device and a power tracking method is disclosed herein. The power tracking device includes a power voltage setting circuit, a switch, a switching signal circuit, and a voltage memory circuit. The switching signal circuit is configured for sending a first control signal to the switch. When the switch receives the first control signal and electrically isolates the power source and the power voltage setting circuit, the voltage memory circuit stores an open circuit voltage of the power source and sends a setting voltage relative to the open circuit voltage, and when the switch receives the first control signal and electrically connects the power source and the power voltage setting circuit, the power voltage setting circuit sets an output voltage of the power source to correspond with the setting voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kuo-Sen Kung, Chun-Hao Tu, Ren-Hong Jhan, Wei-Cheng Wu, Ya-Zhi Hsiao, Ting-Chun Lin, Jen-Pei Tseng, Yu-Jung Liu, Jiun-Jye Chang
  • Publication number: 20150053331
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a patterned layer includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; providing a material source for supplying a plurality of charged particles, in which the first surface faces the material source; providing a magnetic element, in which the second surface is arranged between the magnetic element and the first surface; and depositing the charged particles on the first surface through using the magnetic element so as to form a patterned layer. A method for manufacturing an electrochromic device is disclosed as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Hao TU, Ren-Hong JHAN, Hao-Lun HSIEH, Kuo-Sen KUNG, Ting-Chun LIN, Jen-Pei TSENG
  • Patent number: 8879018
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus and a display thereof are disclosed. The display includes a back plate, a photoelectric converting module, and a display module. The back plate has an inner surface and an open is formed on the back plate. The back plate has an inner edge around the open. The inner edge is concave toward the direction back to inner surface to form a supporting part. The photoelectric converting module is disposed on the supporting part without protruding out of the inner surface. The photoelectric converting module has a light-receiving surface exposed to the open. The display module is disposed on the inner surface of the back plate and the display module covers the photoelectric converting module. The display module has a display surface back to the photoelectric converting module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Ren-Hong Jhan, Jung-Hui Hsu, Kuo-Sen Kung, Chun-Hao Tu, Jen-Pei Tseng, Yu-Jung Liu, Jiun-Jye Chang
  • Patent number: 8816957
    Abstract: An electronic device including a display unit and a photoelectric conversion board is provided. The display unit includes a display surface and a back surface which are opposite to each other, and an edge of the photoelectric conversion board is rotatably connected to the back surface of the display unit. The photoelectric conversion board includes a substrate, a first photoelectric conversion unit, and a second photoelectric conversion unit. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other, the first photoelectric conversion unit is disposed on the first surface, the second photoelectric conversion unit is disposed on the second surface, and an absorption band of the first photoelectric conversion unit is different from an absorption band of the second photoelectric conversion unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Tu, Kuo-Sen Kung, Jun-Hong Jan, Wei-Jhih Lian, Yu-Jung Liu, Fang-Hui Chan, Jiun-Jye Chang, Po-Lun Chen
  • Patent number: 8643006
    Abstract: A thin film transistor is provided. The thin film transistor includes a substrate, a gate, a gate insulating layer, a source and a drain, a channel layer, and first and second patterned passivation layers. The gate is disposed on the substrate. The gate insulating layer is disposed on the gate. The source and the drain are disposed on the gate insulating layer. The channel layer is disposed above or under the source and the drain, wherein a portion of the channel layer is exposed between the source and the drain. The first patterned passivation layer is disposed on the portion of the channel layer, wherein the first patterned passivation layer includes metal oxide, and the first patterned passivation layer has a thickness ranging from 50 angstroms to 300 angstroms. The second patterned passivation layer covers the first patterned passivation layer, the gate insulating layer, and the source and the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Hsiang Chen, Ming-Chin Hung, Chun-Hao Tu, Wei-Ting Lin, Jiun-Jye Chang
  • Publication number: 20130293011
    Abstract: A solar power system includes a solar cell module, a main system and at least one sub system. The solar cell module includes at least one first solar cell unit and one second solar cell unit coupled in series. The first solar cell unit is configured to have an available maximum output current greater than that of the second solar cell unit. The main system is electrically coupled to the solar cell module and simultaneously supplied with electrical power by the first solar cell unit and the second solar cell unit both. The at least one sub system is electrically coupled to the solar cell module and supplied with electrical power by the first solar cell unit only. A solar cell module and a power providing method thereof are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kuo-Sen KUNG, Chun-Hao TU, Ren-Hong JHAN, Wei-Cheng WU, Jen-Pei TSENG, Yu-Jung LIU, Jiun-Jye CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130284230
    Abstract: A solar cell module is provided and includes a first solar cell and a second solar cell. The first solar cell includes a first metal substrate, a first photoelectric conversion layer, a first top electrode layer, a first P-N junction semiconductor, and a first bottom electrode layer. The second solar cell includes a second metal substrate, a second photoelectric conversion layer, a second top electrode layer, a second P-N junction semiconductor, and a second bottom electrode layer. The first photoelectric conversion layer and the first P-N junction semiconductor are respectively located on two opposite sides of the first metal substrate. The second photoelectric conversion layer and the second P-N junction semiconductor are respectively located on two opposite sides of the second metal substrate. The second bottom electrode layer is located on the second P-N junction semiconductor, and is electrically coupled to the first metal substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Hao TU, Kuo-Sen KUNG, Ren-Hong JHAN, Ya-Zhi HSIAO, Ting-Chun LIN, Wei-Cheng WU, Jen-Pei TSENG, Jiun-Jye CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130285636
    Abstract: A power tracking device and a power tracking method is disclosed herein. The power tracking device includes a power voltage setting circuit, a switch, a switching signal circuit, and a voltage memory circuit. The switching signal circuit is configured for sending a first control signal to the switch. When the switch receives the first control signal and electrically isolates the power source and the power voltage setting circuit, the voltage memory circuit stores an open circuit voltage of the power source and sends a setting voltage relative to the open circuit voltage, and when the switch receives the first control signal and electrically connects the power source and the power voltage setting circuit, the power voltage setting circuit sets an output voltage of the power source to correspond with the setting voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Sen KUNG, Chun-Hao Tu, Ren-Hong Jhan, Wei-Cheng Wu, Ya-Zhi Hsiao, Ting-Chun Lin, Jen-Pei Tseng, Yu-Jung Liu, Jiun-Jye Chang
  • Publication number: 20130107533
    Abstract: A three-dimensional display device includes a display panel and a barrier structure. The barrier structure is located at one side of the display panel. Besides, the barrier structure includes a plurality of barrier patterns and a plurality of transparent slits. The barrier patterns and the transparent slits are arranged alternately. In particular, the barrier patterns include a photoelectric conversion structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Wu, Kuo-Sen Kung, Chun-Hao Tu, Ren-Hong Jhan, Fang-Hui Chan, Jen-Pei Tseng, Yu-Jung Liu, Jiun-Jye Chang
  • Publication number: 20130092231
    Abstract: A photovoltaic package includes a substrate, a photovoltaic cell, an electric device, a cover, and an encapsulating material. The photovoltaic cell is disposed on the substrate. The electric device is disposed on the substrate and is electrically connected to the photovoltaic cell. The cover covers the substrate, the photovoltaic cell, and the electric device. The cover has a first depression formed therein. The first depression receives at least a portion of the electric device. The encapsulating material is located between the substrate and the cover. The encapsulating material at least partially encapsulates the photovoltaic cell and the electric device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Sen KUNG, Chun-Hao TU, Ren-Hong JHAN, Wei-Cheng WU, Jen-Pei TSENG, Yu-Jung LIU, Jiun-Jye CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130010409
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus and a display thereof are disclosed. The display includes a back plate, a photoelectric converting module, and a display module. The back plate has an inner surface and an open is formed on the back plate. The back plate has an inner edge around the open. The inner edge is concave toward the direction back to inner surface to form a supporting part. The photoelectric converting module is disposed on the supporting part without protruding out of the inner surface. The photoelectric converting module has a light-receiving surface exposed to the open. The display module is disposed on the inner surface of the back plate and the display module covers the photoelectric converting module. The display module has a display surface back to the photoelectric converting module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ren-Hong Jhan, Jung-Hui Hsu, Kuo-Sen Kung, Chun-Hao Tu, Jen-Pei Tseng, Yu-Jung Liu, Jiun-Jye Chang
  • Publication number: 20120274263
    Abstract: A system for power management electrically connected to a solar cell is provided. The system for power management includes a photo-sensor, a controller electrically connected to the photo-sensor, and a power manager. The photo-sensor detects an illumination (illuminance or irradiance) of an environment where the solar cell is located. A look-up table of illumination vs. maximum output power is built in the controller, wherein a corresponding maximum output power is determined by the controller according to the illumination detected by the photo-sensor. The power manager is electrically connected to the controller and the solar cell. The power manager controls the output current of the solar cell so as to equalize an output power of solar cell and the corresponding maximum output power. A method for power management is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kuo-Sen Kung, Chun-Hao Tu, Ren-Hong Jhan, Yu-Jung Liu, Wei-Cheng Wu, Jiun-Jye Chang, Po-Lun Chen, Wei-Jhih Lian, Liu-Yi Huang, Lin-Yuan You, Ying-Hung Lin, Wei-Ming Lee
  • Publication number: 20120267621
    Abstract: A thin film transistor is provided. The thin film transistor includes a substrate, a gate, a gate insulating layer, a source and a drain, a channel layer, and first and second patterned passivation layers. The gate is disposed on the substrate. The gate insulating layer is disposed on the gate. The source and the drain are disposed on the gate insulating layer. The channel layer is disposed above or under the source and the drain, wherein a portion of the channel layer is exposed between the source and the drain. The first patterned passivation layer is disposed on the portion of the channel layer, wherein the first patterned passivation layer includes metal oxide, and the first patterned passivation layer has a thickness ranging from 50 angstroms to 300 angstroms. The second patterned passivation layer covers the first patterned passivation layer, the gate insulating layer, and the source and the drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Hsiang Chen, Ming-Chin Hung, Chun-Hao Tu, Wei-Ting Lin, Jiun-Jye Chang
  • Publication number: 20120132914
    Abstract: An oxide semiconductor thin film transistor structure includes a substrate, a gate electrode disposed on the substrate, a semiconductor insulating layer disposed on the substrate and the gate electrode, an oxide semiconductor layer disposed on the semiconductor insulating layer, a patterned semiconductor layer disposed on the oxide semiconductor layer, and a source electrode and a drain electrode respectively disposed on the patterned semiconductor layer. The source electrode and the drain electrode are made of a metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Chia-Hsiang Chen, Shih-Hsien Tseng, Ming-Chin Hung, Chun-Hao Tu, Wei-Ting Lin, Jiun-Jye Chang
  • Publication number: 20120105401
    Abstract: An electronic device including a display unit and a photoelectric conversion board is provided. The display unit includes a display surface and a back surface which are opposite to each other, and an edge of the photoelectric conversion board is rotatably connected to the back surface of the display unit. The photoelectric conversion board includes a substrate, a first photoelectric conversion unit, and a second photoelectric conversion unit. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other, the first photoelectric conversion unit is disposed on the first surface, the second photoelectric conversion unit is disposed on the second surface, and an absorption band of the first photoelectric conversion unit is different from an absorption band of the second photoelectric conversion unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Tu, Kuo-Sen Kung, Jun-Hong Jan, Wei-Jhih Lian, Yu-Jung Liu, Fang-Hui Chan, Jiun-Jye Chang, Po-Lun Chen
  • Publication number: 20120105780
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display integrated with a solar cell module, which includes a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate, a cholesteric liquid crystal layer, a third transparent substrate, and a photoelectric conversion layer. The second transparent substrate is disposed on a side of the first transparent substrate, and the cholesteric liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate. The third transparent substrate is disposed on the other side of the first transparent substrate opposite to the second transparent substrate, and the photoelectric conversion layer is adhered between the first transparent substrate and the third transparent substrate. The first transparent substrate, the photoelectric conversion layer and the third transparent substrate constitute the solar cell module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Ren-Hong Jhan, Chun-Hao Tu, Kuo-Sen Kung, Wei-Jhih Lian, Yu-Jung Liu, Jiun-Jye Chang, Po-Lun Chen, Shui-Chih Lien
  • Publication number: 20120080951
    Abstract: A power source circuit includes a power source detection unit, a control unit and a switch unit. The power source detection unit detects whether a plurality of power sources including a green power source is supplied to the power source circuit, and detects and outputting a power value of the green power source. In addition, the control unit is electrically coupled to the power source detection unit and a load, and the control unit further detects a power consumption value of the load, to generate a switch signal to the switch unit according to the power consumption value of the load and a result detected by the power source detection unit. Therefore, the switch unit selects the green power source and at least one of other power sources thereof to supply electric power to the load when necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kuo-Sen KUNG, Chun-Hao TU, Ren-Hong JHAN, Wei-Jhih LIAN, Yu-Jung LIU, Jiun-Jye CHANG, Po-Lun CHEN