Patents by Inventor Hung-Yi Chen

Hung-Yi Chen 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: 20190013309
    Abstract: An electrostatic discharge protection (ESD) structure for protecting a core circuit of an integrated circuit from an ESD event received by a conductive pad of the integrated circuit is provided. The ESD protection structure includes a first conductive layer, a clamp device, a first electrical connection part and a second electrical connection part. The first conductive layer is formed below the conductive pad, and includes a first conductive portion, an insulating portion and a second conductive portion. The insulating portion is surrounded by the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion. The first conductive portion is electrically connected between the conductive pad and the second conductive portion. The clamp device is arranged for clamping the ESD event. The first electrical connection part is coupled between the first conductive portion and the clamp device. The second electrical connection part is coupled between the second conductive portion and the core circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Hung-Yi Chen, Ching-Ling Tsai
  • Patent number: 10131009
    Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous machining system, which comprises an electrochemical machining module, a separating module, and a vibration reducing module. The electrochemical machining module performs an electrochemical machining to a material strip for forming a plurality of components on the material strip. The separating module separates the plurality of components from the material strip. Thereby, the machining time is saved, and thus achieving the purposes of continuous machining and mass production. The vibration reducing module is located between the electrochemical machining module and the separating module. The vibration reducing module can ease the vibration of the material strip. Consequently, the influence of vibration on the electrochemical machining precision of the material strip machined by the electrochemical machining module may be minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Metal Industries Research & Development Centre
    Inventors: Hung-Yi Chen, Jung-Chou Hung
  • Publication number: 20180330675
    Abstract: A display device includes a display module, a control module, a power supply module, and a power monitoring module. The control module is signally connected to the display module. The power supply module is electrically connected to the control module. The power supply module includes an input terminal and an output terminal. The input terminal receives input electricity. The output terminal outputs output electricity to the control module. The power monitoring module is electrically connected to the power supply module and the control module. The power monitoring module monitors an output power of the output electricity and an input power of the input electricity and calculates a power loss ratio according to the output power and the input power. When the power loss ratio is less than a loss threshold, the power monitoring module generates a first notifying data according to the power loss ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Li-Wei Lin, Chen-Chiang LEE, Yank-Chin HUNG, Hung-Yi CHEN, Chih-Yuan CHEN, Wen-Hsin HUNG
  • Publication number: 20180161898
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrochemical machining device, which comprises a machining electrode, a driving module, a spacer, and a conductive electrode. The machining electrode includes an electrochemical machining zone. The driving module drives the machining electrode. The spacer is adjacent to the machining electrode. The conductive electrode is adjacent to the spacer. The spacer spaces the conductive electrode and the machining electrode. When the electrochemical machining device performs electrochemical processes, the driving module drives the machining electrode and moves a machining surface of the machining electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: YOU-LUN CHEN, DA-YU LIN, HUNG-YI CHEN, KUN-CHIN LAN, ZHI-WEN FAN, CHEN-HUI CHANG, CHIN-WEI LIU, CHEN-WEI WU
  • Publication number: 20180163319
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a transmission apparatus, which comprises a base, a transmission module, a first protection sleeve, and a second protection sleeve. The transmission module is disposed on the base and includes a moving unit. The first protection sleeve is disposed around the outer periphery of the transmission module and on the base. One end of the second protection sleeve is covered by the first protection sleeve. The second protection sleeve is disposed around the moving unit and moves linkedly along the moving unit. Thereby, the transmission apparatus according to the present invention may protection the transmission module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: YOU-LUN CHEN, DA-YU LIN, HUNG-YI CHEN, KUN-CHIN LAN, ZHI-WEN FAN, CHEN-HUI CHANG, CHIN-WEI LIU, CHEN-WEI WU
  • Publication number: 20170297127
    Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous machining system, which comprises an electrochemical machining module, a separating module, and a vibration reducing module. The electrochemical machining module performs an electrochemical machining to a material strip for forming a plurality of components on the material strip. The separating module separates the plurality of components from the material strip. Thereby, the machining time is saved, and thus achieving the purposes of continuous machining and mass production. The vibration reducing module is located between the electrochemical machining module and the separating module. The vibration reducing module can ease the vibration of the material strip. Consequently, the influence of vibration on the electrochemical machining precision of the material strip machined by the electrochemical machining module may be minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: HUNG-YI CHEN, JUNG-CHOU HUNG
  • Publication number: 20170278210
    Abstract: A method for providing home care service includes steps of: obtaining profile data including a plurality of available territorial regions that are associated with a number of service providers; receiving a request for the home care service; comparing a required location included in the request with the available territorial regions to determine whether any one of the available territorial regions conforms with the required location; outputting information of a matched service provider who has the available territorial region conforming with the required location; and upon receipt of an order to designate the matched service provider, notifying the matched service provider of an assignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Hung-Yi CHEN, Shih-Yueh LIN, Shih-Han LIU, Wen-Chun LIAO
  • Publication number: 20170167047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous electrochemical processing apparatus, which comprises an electrode transport module, an electrode module, and a material-tape conveying mechanism. The electrode module is connected with the electrode transport module and includes an electrode. The material-tape conveying mechanism is disposed corresponding to the electrode module and used for conveying a material tape. Thereby, the electrode of the electrode module may continuously electrochemical process the material tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: YOU-LUN CHEN, DA-YU LIN, HUNG-YI CHEN, WEN-CHIEH WU, CHIN-WEI LIU, CHEN-WEI WU, KUEN-CHIH LAN, HO-CHUNG FU
  • Publication number: 20170167046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrochemical processing system. The electrochemical processing system comprises a belt electrode and a clean module. The clean module is corresponding to one side of the belt electrode. The electrochemical processing system may be used for cleaning the surface of the belt electrode during an electrochemical process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: You-Lun Chen, Da-Yu Lin, Hung-Yi Chen, Chin-Wei Liu, Chen-Wei Wu, Kuen-Chih Lan, Ho-Chung Fu
  • Publication number: 20160317324
    Abstract: A spinal fusion surgery instrument for implanting and an intervertebral cage thereof are provided. The spinal fusion surgery instrument includes a body, a gripper subassembly, a first control subassembly, and a second control subassembly. The first control subassembly is provided to generate a displacement between a first connecting member and a second connecting member of the gripper subassembly to change the angle of gripper of the intervertebral cage. The second control subassembly is provided to enable a first gripping member and a second gripping member of the gripper subassembly separating smoothly from the dowel pins of the intervertebral cage. By means of the operation model, the spinal fusion surgery instrument may be controlled easily, and the orientation of the intervertebral cage may be promoted in the process of the surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Ming-Cheng CHO, Dian-Ying LIN, Yung-Fang TSAI, Shin-Chang CHUANG, Hung-Yi CHEN
  • Patent number: 8949631
    Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) power supply method is provided. The method is applied to a USB client device to charge a battery of the USB client device. The USB client device is connected to a USB host device via a USB connection including a D+ signal wire and a D? signal wire. The USB power method includes: determining whether the USB host device is a dedicated charging port (DCP) in response to a connection event, providing a verification signal to the USB host device if the USB host device is a DCP, determining whether a verification response signal from the USB host device is received, and driving the USB host device to provide an auxiliary charging current via the D+ and D? signal lines for charging the battery when the verification response signal is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Hung-Yi Chen
  • Publication number: 20150021198
    Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous machining system and the machining method thereof. The machining system comprises a feeding module, an electrochemical machining module, and a separating module. The feeding module supplies a material strip continuously; the electrochemical machining module performs an electrochemical machining to the material strip. When the feeding module supplies the material strip to the electrochemical machining module continuously, the electrochemical machining module performs the electrochemical machining to the material strip continuously for forming continuously a plurality of components on the material strip. The separating module separates the plurality of components from the material strip. Thereby, the machining time is saved, and thus achieving the purposes of continuous machining and mass production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
    Inventors: HUNG-YI CHEN, JUNG-CHOU HUNG
  • Patent number: 8797630
    Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate, a third substrate and a second substrate disposed therebetween. A first grid structure having first openings is disposed on the first substrate to expose pixel regions. A second grid structure having second openings and a third grid structure having third openings are disposed on the second substrate and the third substrate, respectively. A first polar solution layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A second polar solution layer is disposed between the third substrate and the second substrate. A first non-polar solution layer is disposed within the first openings. A second non-polar solution layer is disposed within the second openings. The second non-polar solution layer disposed in different pixel regions has different colors. A third non-polar solution layer is disposed within the third openings. The third non-polar solution layer disposed in different pixel regions has different colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Hung-Yi Chen, Chien-Kai Chen, Chen-Hsien Liao
  • Publication number: 20140085703
    Abstract: A pixel structure is provided, which includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a plurality of ribs, a plurality of first pixel electrodes, a plurality of second pixel electrodes, a color display medium, a black display medium, a light transmissive medium and a color filter. The ribs are formed between the first and second substrates. The first and second pixel electrodes are formed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The color display medium and the black display medium are formed on the first and second substrates respectively. The light transmissive medium is formed between the first and second substrates. The color filter is formed on the first substrate or on the second substrate. Spectrums, which light is allowed to pass through the color filter and the color display medium in one of sub pixel zones which the ribs divide the pixel structure into, overlap each other partially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Hung-Yi Chen, Chien-Kai Chen, Chen-Hsien Liao
  • Publication number: 20140085702
    Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate, a third substrate and a second substrate disposed therebetween. A first grid structure having first openings is disposed on the first substrate to expose pixel regions. A second grid structure having second openings and a third grid structure having third openings are disposed on the second substrate and the third substrate, respectively. A first polar solution layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A second polar solution layer is disposed between the third substrate and the second substrate. A first non-polar solution layer is disposed within the first openings. A second non-polar solution layer is disposed within the second openings. The second non-polar solution layer disposed in different pixel regions has different colors. A third non-polar solution layer is disposed within the third openings. The third non-polar solution layer disposed in different pixel regions has different colors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hung-Yi Chen, Chien-Kai Chen, Chen-Hsien Liao
  • Patent number: 8467202
    Abstract: A flyback power system includes a rectifier and filter circuit, a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller, a feedback circuit, a master converter circuit, a slave converter circuit, and a slave converter control circuit. The master converter circuit continuously converts power signals from the rectifier and filter circuit into first direct current (DC) power signals to drive load according to PWM signals of the PWM controller when the flyback power system powered on. The slave converter circuit converts the power signals from the rectifier and filter circuit into second DC power signals according to the PWM signals, and superposes the second DC power signals to the first DC power signals to drive the load when the load is heavy. The slave converter control circuit detects whether the load is heavy, and controls the PWM signals whether to input into the slave converter circuit according to a state of the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Ampower Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsiung Lee, Chien-Chieh Tai, Hung-Yi Chen
  • Publication number: 20130080797
    Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) power supply method is provided. The method is applied to a USB client device to charge a battery of the USB client device. The USB client device is connected to a USB host device via a USB connection including a D+ signal wire and a D? signal wire. The USB power method includes: determining whether the USB host device is a dedicated charging port (DCP) in response to a connection event, providing a verification signal to the USB host device if the USB host device is a DCP, determining whether a verification response signal from the USB host device is received, and driving the USB host device to provide an auxiliary charging current via the D+ and D? signal lines for charging the battery when the verification response signal is received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Hung-Yi CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120300516
    Abstract: A power supply module including a cable and a power conversion device is provided. The cable includes a power line and a detection line and a terminal thereof connected to an electronic device, wherein the detection line transmits a first electrical numerical energy value of first electrical energy received by the electronic device through the power line. The power conversion device connects another terminal of the cable, transmits second electrical energy to the electronic device and includes an electrical energy control unit and a feedback unit. The feedback unit is used for receiving the first electrical numerical energy value and produces a feedback signal according to the first electrical numerical energy value. The electrical energy control unit receives an input electrical energy, connects the feedback unit, and regulates output electrical energy thereof and the second electrical energy having a second electrical numerical energy value with reference of the feedback signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Hung-Yi Chen, Yi-Hsun Lin, Yen-Chih Chen, Wei-Chih Shih, Ming-Hsien Lee
  • Publication number: 20120188801
    Abstract: A flyback power system includes a rectifier and filter circuit, a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller, a feedback circuit, a master converter circuit, a slave converter circuit, and a slave converter control circuit. The master converter circuit continuously converts power signals from the rectifier and filter circuit into first direct current (DC) power signals to drive load according to PWM signals of the PWM controller when the flyback power system powered on. The slave converter circuit converts the power signals from the rectifier and filter circuit into second DC power signals according to the PWM signals, and superposes the second DC power signals to the first DC power signals to drive the load when the load is heavy. The slave converter control circuit detects whether the load is heavy, and controls the PWM signals whether to input into the slave converter circuit according to a state of the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: AMPOWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHI-HSIUNG LEE, CHIEN-CHIEH TAI, HUNG-YI CHEN
  • Patent number: 8120271
    Abstract: A multi-lamp driving circuit for driving a plurality of lamp groups includes an inversion circuit configured to drive the plurality of lamp groups and a current balance circuit electrically connected between the inversion circuit and the plurality of lamp groups. The current balance circuit includes a plurality of transformers, each including a first magnetic loop composed of a first primary winding and a first secondary winding and a second magnetic loop composed of a second primary winding and a second secondary winding. Numbers of turns of the second primary winding and the second secondary winding of each of the plurality of transformers are equivalent, and numbers of turns of the first primary winding and the first secondary winding of each of the plurality of transformers are equivalent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Ampower Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsiung Lee, Yu-Hsiao Chao, Hung-Yi Chen