Patents by Inventor Kin Fui Chong

Kin Fui Chong 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: 20110090300
    Abstract: There is provided an image capturing apparatus able to be draped onto a stand. The apparatus includes an image capture module for capturing at least one image; and a flexible cable originating from the image capture module for connection of the image capture module to a host. The flexible cable may be for supporting the image capture module at a desired position when the image capturing apparatus is draped onto the stand. Advantageously, locating the image capture module at the desired position enables a user to look at a lens of the image capture module in a manner where a recipient of an image of the user views the user looking directly at the recipient during a video conference session. There are also provided methods for enabling a user to appear to be looking directly at a recipient of an image of the user during a video conferencing session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LTD
    Inventors: Kin Fui Chong, Jack Ng, Wei Lit Wilfred Leung, Seah Seang Yong, Qian Hong, Melvin Soh
  • Publication number: 20110088218
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism for a portable device, the hinge mechanism comprising: a base having a planar surface; a sliding plate having a planar surface; a revolving member located adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the base, the revolving member being capable of revolving and projecting from the base; a dampener located in the base for restraining movement of the revolving member to retain the revolving member in its revolved and projected position; a first joint for coupling the revolving member to the sliding plate, and a plurality of guides arranged longitudinally and transversely in the sliding plate, wherein in a first mode of operation, the sliding plate is slidable over the base in the longitudinal or transverse directions of the base while the planar surface of the sliding plate faces the planar surface of the base, the plurality of guides facilitates the sliding plate to slide over the respective longitudinal and transverse directions of the base by guiding the first joint to run along the longitudinal and
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LTD
    Inventors: Seah Seang Yong, Kin Fui Chong, Wei Lit Wilfred Leung
  • Patent number: 7450733
    Abstract: A speaker comprises an enclosure with at least one wall; and an acoustic driver mounted in an interior of the enclosure and being attached to a front wall of the enclosure. An acoustic extension is mounted to the enclosure and is external of the enclosure. The acoustic extension is operatively connected to the interior of the enclosure; and comprises one of: a bass reflex port, a tuned port, a passive radiator, and a concentric loading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Susimin Suprapmo, Choon Yen Frankie Shee, Thean Kule Christopher Chang, Kin Fui Chong
  • Publication number: 20070290992
    Abstract: There is provided a media player including a casing with a front panel mounted thereon; the front panel including at least one touch sensor; and at least one mechanical switch incorporated within the casing. It is preferable that a combination of activating at least one touch sensor, and activating the at least one mechanical switch at least once is required for the activation of at least one function from a first set of functions of the media player. The media player may be an audio media player, a video media player, a digital photo viewer or a combination of the aforementioned. Associated methods to provide instructions to the media player are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Boon Keat Eddy Toh, Kin Fui Chong, Ka Wei Adrian Wong, Jeng Khim Tan
  • Patent number: 7258449
    Abstract: A portable device comprising a body, at least one wall of the body being of a translucent material and having an outer surface, an inner surface and an outer peripheral edge surface. The outer surface is coated with a first non-translucent material, there being a plurality of outer openings in the first non-translucent material to form a plurality of control indications. The inner surface is coated with a second non-translucent material, there being at least one inner opening in the second non-translucent material for at least one light source. The first non-translucent coating and the second non-translucent coating cause internal reflection within the at least one wall except for the outer openings and the outer peripheral edge through which light from the at least one light source is able to pass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Kin Fui Chong, Kittichai Reawsanguanwong, Boon Keat Eddy Toh
  • Patent number: D517088
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Kin Fui Chong, Kittichal Reawsanguanwong, Eddy Boon Keat Toh
  • Patent number: D529533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Kok Chong Anthony Oh, Kittichai Reawsanguanwong, Kin Fui Chong
  • Patent number: D533575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Kittichai Reawsanguanwong, Anthony Kok Chong Oh, Kin Fui Chong
  • Patent number: D539270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Wei Lit Wilfred Leung, Kin Fui Chong, Kar Choon Ng
  • Patent number: D558227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Mei San Gigi Cho, Kok Chong Anthony Oh, Boon Keat Eddy Toh, Kin Fui Chong
  • Patent number: D608813
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Qian Hong, Kin Fui Chong, Wei Lit Wilfred Leung
  • Patent number: D638014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Kin Fui Chong, Qian Hong