Patents by Inventor I-Ming Lin

I-Ming Lin 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: 11966133
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a substrate, a plurality of color filters disposed on the substrate, an optical film disposed on the plurality of color filter, and a defect disposed between the substrate and the optical film. The optical film has a first base, a protective layer on the first base, and a second base between the first base and the protective layer and having a first processed area. In a top view of the electronic device, the first processed area corresponds to the defect and at least partially overlaps at least two color filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tai-Chi Pan, Chin-Lung Ting, I-Chang Liang, Chih-Chiang Chang Chien, Po-Wen Lin, Kuang-Ming Fan, Sheng-Nan Chen
  • Patent number: 11016555
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling power consumption associated with a computing device having first and second processors configured to perform different types of operations includes providing a user interface that allows, during normal operation of the computing device, at least one of: (i) a user selection of desired performance levels of the first and second processors relative to one another, such that higher desired performance levels of one processor correspond to lower desired performance levels of the other processor, and (ii) a user selection of a desired performance level of the first processor and a user selection of a desired performance level of the second processor, the two user selections being made independently of one another. The apparatus and method control, during normal operation of the computing device, performance levels of the processors in response to the one or more user selections of the desired performance levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: I-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20180341317
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling power consumption associated with a computing device having first and second processors configured to perform different types of operations includes providing a user interface that allows, during normal operation of the computing device, at least one of: (i) a user selection of desired performance levels of the first and second processors relative to one another, such that higher desired performance levels of one processor correspond to lower desired performance levels of the other processor, and (ii) a user selection of a desired performance level of the first processor and a user selection of a desired performance level of the second processor, the two user selections being made independently of one another. The apparatus and method control, during normal operation of the computing device, performance levels of the processors in response to the one or more user selections of the desired performance levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: I-Ming Lin
  • Patent number: 10067555
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling power consumption associated with a computing device having first and second processors configured to perform different types of operations includes providing a user interface that allows, during normal operation of the computing device, at least one of: (i) a user selection of desired performance levels of the first and second processors relative to one another, such that higher desired performance levels of one processor correspond to lower desired performance levels of the other processor, and (ii) a user selection of a desired performance level of the first processor and a user selection of a desired performance level of the second processor, the two user selections being made independently of one another. The apparatus and method control, during normal operation of the computing device, performance levels of the processors in response to the one or more user selections of the desired performance levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: I-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20150234450
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling power consumption associated with a computing device having first and second processors configured to perform different types of operations includes providing a user interface that allows, during normal operation of the computing device, at least one of: (i) a user selection of desired performance levels of the first and second processors relative to one another, such that higher desired performance levels of one processor correspond to lower desired performance levels of the other processor, and (ii) a user selection of a desired performance level of the first processor and a user selection of a desired performance level of the second processor, the two user selections being made independently of one another. The apparatus and method control, during normal operation of the computing device, performance levels of the processors in response to the one or more user selections of the desired performance levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: I-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20150078609
    Abstract: A vent structure for electro-acoustic product includes a plastic member shaped like a tube and defining an opening, and a ventilation layer bonded to the plastic member using an insert molding technique and fully covered over the opening. Thus, the ventilation layer of the vent structure is more moisture-heat resistant in the environment and will not drop from the plastic member easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: MERRY ELECTRONICS (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YING-HO TSENG, YUNG-HO CHANG, CAI-LI CHEN, I-MING LIN
  • Publication number: 20140181539
    Abstract: A system and method for adaptive power consumption in a computing device having a chassis forming an enclosure for a chamber. The computing device further includes, in the chamber, a heterogeneous processing unit that includes a CPU operatively coupled with a GPU and that generates thermal and performance information for the CPU and GPU, a memory, and a memory controller that connects the memory to the heterogeneous processing unit. A passive cooling subsystem and an active cooling subsystem cools off the chamber. A plurality of thermal sensors are positioned to monitor temperatures within the chamber. A thermal detection and control unit receives thermal and performance information from the heterogeneous processing unit and the plurality of thermal sensors and responsively adjusts overall power consumption of the heterogeneous processing unit, the memory controller, the memory and the active cooling subsystem to maintain performance of the heterogeneous processing unit while minimizing thermal heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
    Inventor: I-Ming Lin
  • Patent number: 8286436
    Abstract: This is an enhanced thermoelectric cooler with superconductive heat-dissipative coolers for use in air-conditioner. This invention is comprised of a thermoelectric cooling chip sandwiched between two superconductive unidirectional heat-dissipative cooling devices. Each device consists of special superconductive pipes, heat-dissipative plates, and a fan. The cooling devices are to dissipate heat quickly from the thermoelectric cooling chip and to maintain constant hot to cold air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventors: I-Ming Lin, Fu-Hsing Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20120257780
    Abstract: An earphone structure with no-section-difference design is provided, including an earphone casing, a transmission wire and a strain relief thereof. The earphone casing has a joining end to join with a joining section of the transmission wire The strain relief is formed at where the earphone casing and the transmission wire are joined. Along from the earphone casing to the transmission wire, diameter of the strain relief decreases progressively to a same diameter with that of the transmission wire, thereby providing a no-section-difference exterior look thereof between the strain relief and the transmission wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: MERRY ELECTRONICS (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Yi Huang, I-Ming Lin, Yu-Lan Liang, Chiu-Yun Tung
  • Patent number: 8213668
    Abstract: An in-ear earphone includes a shell and a sound output device. The shell has a first engaging portion. The sound output device has a sound tunnel, a second engaging portion and a speaker. The speaker is disposed between the sound tunnel and the second engaging portion coaxially with the sound tunnel. The second engaging portion is movably engaged with the first engaging portion. The angle between the shell and the sound output device is adjustable so that the sound tunnel can be suitably plugged into individual user's ear canals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Jung Tsao, I-Ming Lin
  • Patent number: 8073178
    Abstract: A microphone includes a casing having an open side and a lid mounted to and covering the open side of the casing. A circuit board and a mounting plate are mounted in the casing. An audio conversion unit and a switch are mounted on the circuit board and electrically connected with each other such that activation of the switch controls on/off of the audio conversion unit. The lid includes a pivotal portion pivotably engaged with an end of the mounting plate distant to the switch, allowing the other end of the lid to pivot relative to the mounting plate between an activating position for pressing against and activating the switch and a non-activating position disengaged from the switch. A returning member is mounted between the lid and the casing for returning the other end of the lid to the non-activating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Jung Tsao, I-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20110132001
    Abstract: This is an enhanced thermoelectric cooler with superconductive heat-dissipative coolers for use in air-conditioner. This invention is comprised of a thermoelectric cooling chip sandwiched between two superconductive unidirectional heat-dissipative cooling devices. Each device consists of special superconductive pipes, heat-dissipative plates, and a fan. The cooling devices are to dissipate heat quickly from the thermoelectric cooling chip and to maintain constant hot to cold air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: I-Ming Lin, Fu-Hsing Hsich
  • Patent number: 7918092
    Abstract: This is an enhanced thermoelectric cooler with superconductive heat-dissipative coolers for use in air-conditioner. This invention is comprised of a thermoelectric cooling chip sandwiched between two superconductive unidirectional heat-dissipative cooling devices. Each device consists of special superconductive pipes, heat-dissipative plates, and a fan. The cooling devices are to dissipate heat quickly from the thermoelectric cooling chip and to maintain constant hot to cold air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventors: I-Ming Lin, Fu-Hsing Hsieh
  • Patent number: 7894622
    Abstract: A microphone includes a case, a circuit board, a plate, a cover/button element and an elastic element. The circuit board is disposed in the case and includes a transducer for receiving and converting sound waves into electric signals and a switch operable for turning on and off the circuit board. The plate is disposed in the case and defines two slots and an aperture through which the switch is exposed. A cover/button element includes at least two hooks inserted through the slots defined in the plate so that the cover/button element is movable between a normal position away from the switch of the circuit board and a pushed position in contact with the switch while always covering the case. The elastic element is sandwiched between the plate and the cover/button element for returning the cover/button element to the normal position from the pushed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Nan Chen, I-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20100111348
    Abstract: An in-ear earphone includes a shell and a sound output device. The shell has a first engaging portion. The sound output device has a sound tunnel, a second engaging portion and a speaker. The speaker is disposed between the sound tunnel and the second engaging portion coaxially with the sound tunnel. The second engaging portion is movably engaged with the first engaging portion. The angle between the shell and the sound output device is adjustable so that the sound tunnel can be suitably plugged into individual user's ear canals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Ching-Jung TSAO, I-Ming LIN
  • Patent number: 7614911
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a strain relief collar for use with an accessory associated with a mobile device and its method of making. The first step is the making of an outer molded body having an engagement portion with a cutout. The second step is inserting a cord into the outer molded body. The third step is the forming of an inner molded body having a hooking portion extending outward from the periphery thereof and beyond the cutout for engaging with an accessory. The present invention also discloses another strain relief collar for use with another accessory associated with a mobile device and its method of making. The first step is connecting the cord to an electrical component associated with the accessory. The second step is the forming of an inner molded body. The third step is the forming of an outer molded body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fang-Chang Hsieh, I-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20090124115
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a strain relief collar for use with an accessory associated with a mobile device and its method of making. The first step is the making of an outer molded body. The second step is inserting a cord into the outer molded body. The third step is the forming of an inner molded body. The present invention also discloses another strain relief collar for use with another accessory associated with a mobile device and its method of making. The first step is connecting the cord to an electrical component associated with the accessory. The second step is the forming of an inner molded body. The third step is the forming of an outer molded body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Fang-Chang Hsieh, I-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20090116674
    Abstract: A microphone includes a casing. A circuit board is mounted in the casing. The circuit board includes an audio conversion unit and a switch mounted thereon. Activation of the switch controls on/off the audio conversion unit. A mounting member is securely mounted in the casing. The mounting member includes a plurality of holes and a plurality of returning members monolithically formed thereon. A lid includes a plurality of hooks engaged with the respective holes of the mounting member. The lid can be moved for activation of the switch and can be urged to its original position by the plurality of returning members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Chun-Nan Chen, I-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20080240470
    Abstract: A microphone includes a casing having an open side and a lid mounted to and covering the open side of the casing. A circuit board and a mounting plate are mounted in the casing. An audio conversion unit and a switch are mounted on the circuit board and electrically connected with each other such that activation of the switch controls on/off of the audio conversion unit. The lid includes a pivotal portion pivotably engaged with an end of the mounting plate distant to the switch, allowing the other end of the lid to pivot relative to the mounting plate between an activating position for pressing against and activating the switch and a non-activating position disengaged from the switch. A returning member is mounted between the lid and the casing for returning the other end of the lid to the non-activating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Ching-Jung Tsao, I-Ming Lin
  • Patent number: D671606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: I-Ming Lin