Patents by Inventor Hong-Che Yen
Hong-Che Yen 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).
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Patent number: 11163384Abstract: A roller wheel module includes a roller wheel, an elastic member, and an adjustment assembly. The roller wheel includes a ratchet structure and has a configuration surface. The configuration surface is divided into a blank region and a ratchet region. The ratchet structure is disposed on the configuration surface and is located in the ratchet region. The elastic member is disposed next to the roller wheel and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end of the elastic member is connected to the adjustment assembly, and the adjustment assembly drives the second end of the elastic member to move between the blank region and the ratchet region. The roller wheel module allows the user to switch between a ratchet rotating mode and a smooth rolling mode according to requirements, and allows the user to quickly scrolling and have a better touch feel.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology CorporationInventors: Hsiao-Lung Chiang, Chen-Yu Tsai, Hong-Che Yen
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Publication number: 20210200336Abstract: A roller wheel module includes a roller wheel, an elastic member, and an adjustment assembly. The roller wheel includes a ratchet structure and has a configuration surface. The configuration surface is divided into a blank region and a ratchet region. The ratchet structure is disposed on the configuration surface and is located in the ratchet region. The elastic member is disposed next to the roller wheel and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end of the elastic member is connected to the adjustment assembly, and the adjustment assembly drives the second end of the elastic member to move between the blank region and the ratchet region. The roller wheel module allows the user to switch between a ratchet rotating mode and a smooth rolling mode according to requirements, and allows the user to quickly scrolling and have a better touch feel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicants: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology CorporationInventors: Hsiao-Lung Chiang, Chen-Yu Tsai, Hong-Che Yen
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Patent number: 10884519Abstract: The invention provides a scroll wheel module, which includes an adjustment wheel, a scroll wheel and a transmission mechanism. The adjustment wheel includes an adjustment portion. The scroll wheel includes a contact portion. The transmission mechanism has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is connected to the adjustment portion of the adjustment wheel, and the second end is adjacent to the scroll wheel. When the adjustment wheel is rotated, the first end of the transmission mechanism produces a displacement relative to the adjustment portion such that the second end of the transmission mechanism applies a force to the contact. A magnitude of the force is proportional to a rotational force of the scroll wheel.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology CorporationInventors: Chin-Yuan Lin, Chih-Wen Su, Hong-Che Yen, Urey Deng
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Publication number: 20180267629Abstract: The invention provides a scroll wheel module, which includes an adjustment wheel, a scroll wheel and a transmission mechanism. The adjustment wheel includes an adjustment portion. The scroll wheel includes a contact portion. The transmission mechanism has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is connected to the adjustment portion of the adjustment wheel, and the second end is adjacent to the scroll wheel. When the adjustment wheel is rotated, the first end of the transmission mechanism produces a displacement relative to the adjustment portion such that the second end of the transmission mechanism applies a force to the contact. A magnitude of the force is proportional to a rotational force of the scroll wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicants: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology CorporationInventors: Chin-Yuan Lin, Chih-Wen Su, Hong-Che Yen, Urey Deng
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Publication number: 20120146535Abstract: An LED controller application specific integrated circuit includes a host interface and a PWM module. The PWM module is configured to control a plurality of LED devices, and comprises a PWM data buffer, an arithmetic core and a plurality of PWM channels. The PWM data buffer is configured to store PWM turning-point data from the host. The arithmetic core is configured to generate PWM data according to the PWM turning-point data stored in the PWM data buffer. The plurality of PWM channels are configured to receive the PWM data, and each comprises a PWM controller and a PWM I/O interface. The PWM controller is configured to control the operation of the PWM channel. The PWM I/O interface is configured to connect to an LED device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: GOYATEK TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: SHIH MING LEE, HONG CHE YEN, WEN LIN KAO, YUNG FU CHEN, TZAI DE LIN
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Patent number: 7948473Abstract: A mouse device includes a main body and at least one mouse foot pad. The mouse foot pad is fixed on the lower surface of the main body. The mouse foot pad includes a first layer with first friction coefficient ?1 and a second layer with a second friction coefficient ?2, where the second friction coefficient ?2 is greater than the first friction coefficient ?1. The first layer and the second layer are formed as a laminate. The second layer is bonded to the lower surface of the main body. The first layer is in contact with the working plane when the mouse device is operated. When the second layer is in contact with the working plane, the user is reminded that the mouse foot pad needs to be changed.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Hsi Yu, Hong-Che Yen, Ming-Hsun Lu
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Patent number: 7808482Abstract: A slim mouse includes a first housing, a second housing and a connecting member. The first housing includes a first front part and a first rear part, wherein the first rear part has a first slant. The second housing includes a second front part and a second rear part, wherein the second front part has a second slant. The connecting member includes a rotating shaft for connecting the first slant and the second slant, so that the second housing is rotatable with the rotating shaft and relative to the first housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Hung Lin, Hong-Che Yen, Chang-Chih Wu, Hsiao-Lung Chiang
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Patent number: 7719518Abstract: A computer peripheral device includes a first housing, a second housing, a connecting member and a judging circuit. The connecting member is made of a conducting material and includes a rotating shaft. The second housing is rotatable relative to the first housing with rotation of the rotating shaft, so that the computer peripheral device is switched between a first configuration and a second configuration. The judging circuit includes a first conducting contact and a second conducting contact. The judging circuit activates a first function when the computer peripheral device is adjusted to the first configuration such that the first conducting contact is electrically connected to the second conducting contact through the connecting member. The judging circuit activates a second function when the computer peripheral device is adjusted to the second configuration such that the electrical connection between the first conducting contact and the second conducting contact is interrupted.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Hsiao-Lung Chiang, Hong-Che Yen
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Patent number: 7714841Abstract: A wireless mouse includes a rotatable backdoor, a damper and a clasping member. The backdoor has an engaging element. The damper is mounted onto the lower base and includes a rotary member. When the clasping member is engaged with the engaging element, the backdoor is closed. Due to the rotational resistance provided by the damper, the backdoor can be slowly opened.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventor: Hong-Che Yen
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Patent number: 7696983Abstract: A wireless mouse includes a housing, a wireless signal receiver, a power switch, a carrier seat and a push-push element. The power switch is arranged inside the housing and includes a triggering part. The carrier seat is movably installed inside the housing for carrying the wireless signal receiver thereon and has a knob exposed outside a surface of the housing. The push-push element is arranged inside the housing and includes a clipping part for engaging with the carrier seat to fix the carrier seat in a first position or a second position. When the carrier seat is fixed in the first position, the carrier seat contacts the triggering part of the power switch to turn off the power switch.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Hsiao-Lung Chiang, Hong-Che Yen
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Patent number: 7667688Abstract: A cursor control device includes a main body, a circuit board, a base, a touch support stand, a touch sensor and a knock sensor. The circuit board is disposed within the main body. The base is disposed within the main body and above the circuit board, and includes an elongated slot. The touch support stand is mounted on the base and aligned with the elongated slot. The touch sensor is supported on the touch support stand and electrically connected to the circuit board. In response to a touching action on the touch sensor, a screen scrolling signal is generated. The knock sensor is mounted on the circuit board and under the touch support stand. The knock sensor is triggered when the touch support stand is moved to touch the knock sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Hsiao-Lung Chiang, Chun-Nan Su, Hong-Che Yen, Chih-Hung Lin
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Publication number: 20080192009Abstract: The present invention relates to a storing structure of a wireless mouse for storing a wireless signal receiver therein. The storing structure of the wireless mouse includes a cover member, a carrier and a carrier door. The cover member includes a receiving portion therein. The carrier is disposed in the receiving portion and movable to be protruded from the cover member. The carrier door is pivotally coupled to the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Zhi-Xiang Wu, Hong-Che Yen, Chih-Hung Lin
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Publication number: 20080150895Abstract: A mouse device includes a main body and at least one mouse foot pad. The mouse foot pad is fixed on the lower surface of the main body. The mouse foot pad includes a first layer with first friction coefficient ?1 and a second layer with a second friction coefficient ?2, where the second friction coefficient ?2 is greater than the first friction coefficient ?1. The first layer and the second layer are formed as a laminate. The second layer is boned to the lower surface of the main body. The first layer is in contact with the working plane when the mouse device is operated. When the second layer is in contact with the working plane, the user is reminded that the mouse foot pad needs to be changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.Inventors: Ming-Hsi Yu, Hong-Che Yen, Ming-Hsun Lu
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Publication number: 20080136777Abstract: A sweat-free mouse device includes a mouse main body and a sweat-free cover. The mouse main body has an upper surface for resting a user's palm thereon and includes a recess structure in the upper surface thereof, wherein a first magnetic element is disposed in the recess structure. The sweat-free cover is used for covering the recess structure and includes a cover body and an adsorbent article. A first surface of the cover body is sheltered by the adsorbent article. A second magnetic element is disposed on a second surface of the cover body. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are magnetically coupled to each other such that the sweat-free cover is securely attached onto the upper surface of the mouse main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.Inventors: Ming-Hsun Lu, Hong-Che Yen
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Publication number: 20080030469Abstract: A wireless mouse includes a housing, a rubbery cover and a wireless signal receiver. The housing has a receptacle therein for accommodating the wireless signal receiver therein. The receptacle has an entrance exposed from the housing. The rubbery cover can be plugged into the entrance of the receptacle to close the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.Inventors: Hong-Che Yen, Chih-Hung Lin
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Publication number: 20080007523Abstract: A wireless mouse includes a housing, a wireless signal receiver, a power switch, a carrier seat and a push-push element. The power switch is arranged inside the housing and includes a triggering part. The carrier seat is movably installed inside the housing for carrying the wireless signal receiver thereon and has a knob exposed outside a surface of the housing. The push-push element is arranged inside the housing and includes a clipping part for engaging with the carrier seat to fix the carrier seat in a first position or a second position. When the carrier seat is fixed in the first position, the carrier seat contacts the triggering part of the power switch to turn off the power switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.Inventors: Hsiao-Lung Chiang, Hong-Che Yen
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Publication number: 20070273651Abstract: A cursor control device includes a main body, a circuit board, a base, a touch support stand, a touch sensor and a knock sensor. The circuit board is disposed within the main body. The base is disposed within the main body and above the circuit board, and includes an elongated slot. The touch support stand is mounted on the base and aligned with the elongated slot. The touch sensor is supported on the touch support stand and electrically connected to the circuit board. In response to a touching action on the touch sensor, a screen scrolling signal is generated. The knock sensor is mounted on the circuit board and under the touch support stand. The knock sensor is triggered when the touch support stand is moved to touch the knock sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Hsiao-Lung Chiang, Chun-Nan Su, Hong-Che Yen, Chih-Hung Lin
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Publication number: 20070268252Abstract: A computer peripheral device includes a first housing, a second housing, a connecting member, and a judging circuit. The connecting member is made of a conducting material and includes a rotating shaft. The second housing is rotatable relative to the first housing with rotation of the rotating shaft, so that the computer peripheral device is switched between a first configuration and a second configuration. The judging circuit includes a first conducting contact and a second conducting contact. The judging circuit activates a first function when the computer peripheral device is adjusted to the first configuration such that the first conducting contact is electrically connected to the second conducting contact through the connecting member. The judging circuit activates a second function when the computer peripheral device is adjusted to the second configuration such that the electrical connection between the first conducting contact and the second conducting contact is interrupted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Hsiao-Lung Chiang, Hong-Che Yen
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Publication number: 20070252816Abstract: A wireless mouse includes a rotatable backdoor, a damper and a clasping member. The backdoor has an engaging element. The damper is mounted onto the lower base and includes a rotary member. When the clasping member is engaged with the engaging element, the backdoor is closed. Due to the rotational resistance provided by the damper, the backdoor can be slowly opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Applicant: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventor: Hong-Che Yen
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Publication number: 20070211028Abstract: A slim mouse includes a first housing, a second housing and a connecting member. The first housing includes a first front part and a first rear part, wherein the first rear part has a first slant. The second housing includes a second front part and a second rear part, wherein the second front part has a second slant. The connecting member includes a rotating shaft for connecting the first slant and the second slant, so that the second housing is rotatable with the rotating shaft and relative to the first housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Chih-Hung Lin, Hong-Che Yen, Chang-Chih Wu, Hsiao-Lung Chiang