Patents by Inventor CHUNG-NAN KO

CHUNG-NAN KO 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: 11579653
    Abstract: A docking station and a control method thereof are provided. The docking station includes a first USB interface, a second USB interface, a video signal output terminal, a microcontroller, a first signal multiplexer, a second signal multiplexer, a video signal processor, and a video signal converter. The microcontroller determines whether the first USB interface or the second USB interface is connected to an electronic device. When the first USB interface is connected to the electronic device, the microcontroller sets the first USB interface as an uplink port. The uplink port receives a signal from the electronic device, and selects and outputs a video signal through the signal. The video signal processor is configured to receive and process the video signal. The video signal converter converts the video signal into a video output signal that is capable of being output to the video signal output terminal for playing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: GOOD WAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chien-Chih Chan, Chang-Chieh Yang, Chung-Nan Ko, Liang-Hung Yu
  • Publication number: 20230011534
    Abstract: A method for locking automobile includes determines if a door locking action is done by a driver. If the automobile is found to be in a status of parking and an engine system is not turned off, a sensor can detect presence of absence of passengers in the automobile. The location of a key being found outside of the automobile or still inside according to wireless communication signals from the key allows the engine system to be shut down and the door lock to be locked, thereby locking and securing the automobile, otherwise the driver is warned that his door locking action is ineffective and his action to apply locking is rejected. An apparatus and a non-transitory computer readable medium for locking automobile are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventor: CHUNG-NAN KO
  • Patent number: 11373624
    Abstract: A vehicular screen central control system includes a processor, an information acquisition module communicatively coupled to the processor, a rotator communicatively coupled to the processor, and a display device coupled to the rotator. The display device includes a first display area and a second display area. The information acquisition module is configured to acquire a light intensity signal received by the display device. The processor is configured to control the display device to display and analyze the light intensity signal to transmit an instruction to the rotator. The rotator adjusts an angle between the first display area and the second display area according to the instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignees: FUDING PRECISION COMPONENTS (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: Chung-Nan Ko
  • Publication number: 20210405698
    Abstract: A docking station and a control method thereof are provided. The docking station includes a first USB interface, a second USB interface, a video signal output terminal, a microcontroller, a first signal multiplexer, a second signal multiplexer, a video signal processor, and a video signal converter. The microcontroller determines whether the first USB interface or the second USB interface is connected to an electronic device. When the first USB interface is connected to the electronic device, the microcontroller sets the first USB interface as an uplink port. The uplink port receives a signal from the electronic device, and selects and outputs a video signal through the signal. The video signal processor is configured to receive and process the video signal. The video signal converter converts the video signal into a video output signal that is capable of being output to the video signal output terminal for playing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: CHIEN-CHIH CHAN, CHANG-CHIEH YANG, CHUNG-NAN KO, LIANG-HUNG YU
  • Patent number: 11163518
    Abstract: A docking station is provided. When a first electronic device is connected to a docking station, the first electronic device is connected to a first display device and a second display device through the docking station. However, when the first electronic device and a second electronic device are connected to the docking station, the docking station connects the first display device to the first electronic device, and connects the second display device to the second electronic device instead of the first electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: GOOD WAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chien-Chih Chan, Chang-Chieh Yang, Chung-Nan Ko, Liang-Hung Yu
  • Publication number: 20210287629
    Abstract: A vehicular screen central control system includes a processor, an information acquisition module communicatively coupled to the processor, a rotator communicatively coupled to the processor, and a display device coupled to the rotator. The display device includes a first display area and a second display area. The information acquisition module is configured to acquire a light intensity signal received by the display device. The processor is configured to control the display device to display and analyze the light intensity signal to transmit an instruction to the rotator. The rotator adjusts an angle between the first display area and the second display area according to the instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventor: CHUNG-NAN KO
  • Publication number: 20200320880
    Abstract: An intelligent vehicle blind spot detection system, includes an MCU (microcontroller unit), visual detectors, a blind spot detection device and a warning device. The visual detectors are used to monitor whether the driver's eyesight directs to the left or right rearview mirror, and can be set on either side A-pillar or on the central control panel. The blind spot detection device is used to detect whether there are other vehicles in the blind zone of the driver's sight through the corresponding rearview mirror. The warning signal occurs only in a situation that both the visual detectors and the blind spot detection device obtain the respective positive results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: CHUNG-NAN KO
  • Publication number: 20200238911
    Abstract: An AR assist glasses system for vehicles includes a MCU (Microcontroller Unit) linked respectively with a camera for taking the images, a display device for showing the images either from the camera or other existing driving assist systems, a wireless communication module for sending the images or information of the specific zone which the driver pays attention to, a gyroscope for detecting the displacement of the head of the driver to decide which specific zone the driver pays attention to, a wireless charging module for charging the battery, a touch control for inputting the control information, and a micro vibration motor for warning the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: CHUNG-NAN KO
  • Publication number: 20200231123
    Abstract: A vehicle intelligent anti-theft key system and a method operating the same are operated via a two-stage authentication. The first stage authentication is the conventional car key section certification, and the second stage authentication is a newly added preset condition certification. The preset condition can be regarding the time and/or the place, e.g., parking in a parking lot coordinated by the GPS (Global Positioning System) from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., which is set according to the car owner's live schedule. Even if the thief may use the high-tech replication method to pass the first stage car key section certification, the thief may not be able to pass the second stage preset condition certification due to objective inconsistency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventor: CHUNG-NAN KO
  • Publication number: 20200201457
    Abstract: An intelligent control system for use within a car includes a plurality of connection stations at different positions, and at least one smart display. The display includes a mating seat adapted to be detachably connected to the connection station. The display may show the main use interface (UI) corresponding to such a specific connection station recognized by the intelligent control system. The connection station includes detection circuits to inform the system of the connected display and allow the correct corresponding UI to be shown on the display. The display may be a tablet so as to connect with the computer system of the car for obtaining the data of the car.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: CHUNG-NAN KO
  • Patent number: 9804776
    Abstract: A window control method includes as follows. Control a vehicle to switch to a window adjusting mode in response to input operations applied on a touch input unit of a vehicle. Recognize a gesture in response to input signals. Therein the input signals are generated by the touch input unit in response to input operations applied thereon. Compare the gesture with a plurality of predefined gestures stored in a storage unit of the vehicle to determine whether the gesture is same as one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Obtain a control order corresponding to the one of the plurality of predefined gestures when the gesture matches the one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Control one or more vehicle windows to rise or go down according to the control order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Nan Ko, Chia-Chieh Cheng
  • Publication number: 20170305398
    Abstract: A brake assistant control system for a vehicle includes one or more sensors, to detect a movement state of the vehicle. The one or more sensor includes a g-sensor to detect acceleration of a movement of the vehicle, a braking force control unit to adjust a braking force of the vehicle, and a brake assistant control module. The brake assistant control module is coupled to all the sensors and can receive signals from all the sensors. When the motion sensor detects the vehicle is in a stationary state and the g-sensor detects acceleration of the vehicle, the brake assistant control module can increase braking force to slow the speed of the vehicle, through the braking force control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: CHUNG-NAN KO
  • Patent number: 9639323
    Abstract: An audio control method includes as follows. Control a vehicle to switch to an audio playing mode in response to input operations applied on a touch input unit of a vehicle. Recognize a gesture in response to input signals. Compare the gesture with a plurality of predefined gestures stored in a storage unit of the vehicle to determine whether the gesture is same as one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Obtain a control order corresponding to the one of the plurality of predefined gestures when the gesture matches the one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Control a volume of an audio player of the vehicle to increase or decrease according to the control order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Nan Ko, Chia-Chieh Cheng
  • Publication number: 20160306532
    Abstract: An air conditioner control method includes as follows. Control a vehicle to switch to an air conditioning mode in response to input operations applied on a touch input unit of a vehicle. Recognize a gesture in response to input signals generated by a touch input unit of the vehicle in response to input operations applied thereon. Compare the gesture with a plurality of predefined gestures stored in a storage unit of the vehicle to determine whether the gesture is same as one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Obtain a control order corresponding to the one of the plurality of predefined gestures when the gesture is same as the one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Control a temperature of an air conditioner of the vehicle to rise or go down according to the control order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: CHUNG-NAN KO, CHIA-CHIEH CHENG
  • Publication number: 20160306606
    Abstract: An audio control method includes as follows. Control a vehicle to switch to an audio playing mode in response to input operations applied on a touch input unit of a vehicle. Recognize a gesture in response to input signals. Compare the gesture with a plurality of predefined gestures stored in a storage unit of the vehicle to determine whether the gesture is same as one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Obtain a control order corresponding to the one of the plurality of predefined gestures when the gesture matches the one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Control a volume of an audio player of the vehicle to increase or decrease according to the control order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: CHUNG-NAN KO, CHIA-CHIEH CHENG
  • Publication number: 20160305176
    Abstract: A window control method includes as follows. Control a vehicle to switch to a window adjusting mode in response to input operations applied on a touch input unit of a vehicle. Recognize a gesture in response to input signals. Therein the input signals are generated by the touch input unit in response to input operations applied thereon. Compare the gesture with a plurality of predefined gestures stored in a storage unit of the vehicle to determine whether the gesture is same as one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Obtain a control order corresponding to the one of the plurality of predefined gestures when the gesture matches the one of the plurality of predefined gestures. Control one or more vehicle windows to rise or go down according to the control order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: CHUNG-NAN KO, CHIA-CHIEH CHENG