Patents by Inventor Min Chao

Min Chao 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: 10000617
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a porous fluorine-containing polymer membrane is provided, which includes mixing a fluorine-containing polymer, a pore creating agent, and a solvent to form a mixture; forming a membrane of the mixture, and removing the pore creating agent and the solvent in the membrane to form the porous fluorine-containing polymer film. The pore creating agent has a chemical formula of wherein R1 is a C1-8 alkyl group, a C2-8 alkenyl group, a C2-8 alkynyl group, or a C6-12 aromatic group, and A? is hydrogen sulfite ion, dihydrogen phosphate ion, nitrate ion, halogen ion, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chia-Hua Ho, Min-Chao Chang, Teh-Ming Liang, Ren-Yang Horng, Hsin Shao, Meng-Shun Huang
  • Patent number: 9957171
    Abstract: A composite is provided, the composite comprises a carbon support, and a layered double hydroxide (LDH) immobilized on the carbon support for selectively removing phosphorus. An electrode for electrochemical removal of phosphorus, and methods and apparatuses for electrochemical purification by utilizing the electrode are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Li-Ching Chung, Teh-Ming Liang, Ren-Yang Horng, Hsin Shao, Po-I Liu, Min-Chao Chang
  • Publication number: 20180056241
    Abstract: A forward osmosis process is provided, which includes separating a feed part and a draw solution part by a semi-permeable film. An ionic liquid is introduced into the draw solution part, and brine is introduced into the feed part. The brine has an osmotic pressure lower than that of the ionic liquid, so that pure water of the brine permeates through the semi-permeable film, enters the draw solution part, and mixes with the ionic liquid to form a draw solution. The draw solution was obtained out of the draw solution part to be left to stand at room temperature, so that the draw solution separated into a water layer and an ionic liquid layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Po-I LIU, Li-Ching CHUNG, Chih-Hsiang FANG, Chia-Hua HO, Hsin SHAO, Meng-Shun HUANG, Ren-Yang HORNG, Teh-Ming LIANG, Min-Chao CHANG, Tsui Jung YANG
  • Patent number: 9691671
    Abstract: The present invention provides a test key array including a lower conductive pattern, and the lower conductive pattern includes a plurality of first L-shaped traces parallel to each other, an upper conductive pattern, where the upper conductive pattern includes a plurality of second L-shaped traces parallel to each other, the lower conductive pattern crosses to the upper conductive pattern, and a plurality of cross regions are defined between the lower conductive pattern and the upper conductive pattern, and a plurality of conductive plugs, disposed on parts of the cross regions, electrically connecting to the lower conductive pattern and the upper conductive pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Tse-Min Chao, Tzu-Yun Chang, Hsueh-Chun Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20170174820
    Abstract: A binder for capacitive deionization electrode is provided, which is formed by reacting a polyether polyol, a diisocyanate, and a diol having a hydrophobic side chain. The binder may bind an electrode material and to form a capacitive deionization electrode. The electrode material and the binder may have a weight ratio of 90:5 to 90:25.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Po-I LIU, Li-Ching CHUNG, Teh-Ming LIANG, Ren-Yang HORNG, Hsin SHAO, Ruei-Shin CHEN, Hsu-Tzu FAN, Chih-Hsiang FANG, Min-Chao CHANG
  • Publication number: 20170174857
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a porous fluorine-containing polymer membrane is provided, which includes mixing a fluorine-containing polymer, a pore creating agent, and a solvent to form a mixture; forming a membrane of the mixture, and removing the pore creating agent and the solvent in the membrane to form the porous fluorine-containing polymer film. The pore creating agent has a chemical formula of wherein R1 is a C1-8 alkyl group, a C2-8 alkenyl group, a C2-8 alkynyl group, or a C6-12 aromatic group, and A? is hydrogen sulfite ion, dihydrogen phosphate ion, nitrate ion, halogen ion, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chi-Hua HO, Min-Chao CHANG, Teh-Ming LIANG, Ren-Yang HORNG, Hsin SHAO, Meng-Shun HUANG
  • Patent number: 9547030
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for recognizing touch. A first value T1 and a second value T2 are set. A number of first sensing values C1 are obtained. C1 is compared with T1 and T2. When C1 is greater than or equal to T1, a touch with finger is recognized. When C1 is smaller than T2, no touch is recognized. When C1 are greater than or equal to T2 and smaller than T1, following steps are taken. A third value T3 is set. At least three driving electrodes are driven and a number of second sensing values C2 are obtained. A number of maximum sensing values C2peak are selected from the C2 and compared with T3. When C2peak are greater than or equal to T3, a touch with glove is recognized. And when not, no touch is recognized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: TIANJIN FUNAYUANCHUANG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Min Chao, Chien-Yung Cheng, Po-Sheng Shih
  • Publication number: 20160297695
    Abstract: A method for electrochemically selectively removing ions using a composite electrode is provided. The composite electrode includes a composite having a carbon support and an inorganic material immobilized on the carbon support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Li-Ching Chung, Teh-Ming Liang, Ren-Yang Horng, Hsin Shao, Po-I Liu, Min-Chao Chang, Chia-Heng Yen, Chih-Hsiang Fang
  • Publication number: 20160255721
    Abstract: A printed circuit board precursor includes a substrate, a catalytic layer, a conductive layer, and a metal layer. The substrate has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a wall defining a channel, and the channel completely penetrates through the substrate from the top surface to the bottom surface. The catalytic layer is formed on the top surface, the bottom surface, and the wall of the substrate. The conductive layer is attached to and covers the catalytic layer. The metal layer is disposed on the conductive layers and filled in the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: CHIEN-HWA CHIU, CHIH-MIN CHAO, PEIR-RONG KUO, CHIA-HUA CHIANG, CHIH-CHENG HSIAO, FENG-PING KUAN, YING-WEI LEE, WEI-CHENG LEE
  • Patent number: 9405420
    Abstract: A method for controlling a touch panel is disclosed. A first driving signal is applied to the driving electrodes to obtain a number of first electrical signals corresponding to a number of conductive stripes of touch panel. The first electrical signals are converted into a number of first digital signals by digital analog conversion with a first factor. A second driving signal is applied to a number of driving electrodes to obtain a number of second electrical signals corresponding to a number of button electrodes of the touch panel. The second electrical signals are converted into a number of second digital signals by digital analog conversion with a second factor. The second factor is smaller than the first factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: TIANJIN FUNAYUANCHUANG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chien-Yung Cheng, Po-Sheng Shih, Li-Min Chao
  • Patent number: 9386709
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board precursor includes the steps of providing a substrate. Then the surface of the substrate is catalyzed to form a catalytic layer by a catalyst. Subsequently, a conductive layer is formed and attached to the surface of the catalytic layer. Finally, a metal layer is electroplated on the conductive layer. A printed circuit board precursor includes a substrate having a surface. Specifically, the surface is catalytically treated to form a catalytic layer. The precursor also includes a conductive layer which is attached to and covers the catalytic layer and a metal layer which is disposed on the conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: ICHIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Hwa Chiu, Chih-Min Chao, Peir-Rong Kuo, Chia-Hua Chiang, Chih-Cheng Hsiao, Feng-Ping Kuan, Ying-Wei Lee, Wei-Cheng Lee
  • Publication number: 20160142633
    Abstract: A capture apparatus of video image is provided with image sensors and an image composer. Each image sensor continually captures plurality sets of video image data, wherein each set of video image data includes odd frame image data and even frame image data and the images sensors includes a first set of image sensors and a second set of image sensors. The image composer is coupled to the image sensors and is configured to filter the odd frame image data from the video image data of the first set of image sensors and the even frame image data from the video image data of the second set of image sensors, compose the odd frame image data and/or the even frame image data to generate an output image with a fixed output resolution according to an input resolution of the video image data and the fixed output resolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Wei-Min CHAO, Hsin-Yu CHEN, Chia-Hsiang CHEN
  • Patent number: 9329740
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for recognizing touch. A first value T1 and a second value T2 are set. A maximum sensing value Cpeak is obtained. A position of the Cpeak is defined as a sensing position A. Sensing values C1, C2, C3, and C4 of four neighboring sensing positions are obtained. Cpeak is compared with T1 and T2. When Cpeak is greater than or equal to T1, a touch with finger is recognized. When Cpeak is smaller than T2, no touch is recognized. When Cpeak is greater than or equal to T and smaller than T1, following steps are taken. A third value T3 is set. A first total sensing value Ct of C1, C2, C3, and C4 is compared with T3. When Ct is greater than or equal to T3, a touch with glove is recognized. When Ct is less than T3, no touch is recognized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: TIANJIN FUNAYUANCHUANG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Min Chao, Chien-Yung Cheng, Po-Sheng Shih
  • Patent number: 9326374
    Abstract: A flexible circuit board comprises a substrate which has a polyimide layer recessed to define at least a compartment. The compartment includes an inner wall surface having a side wall and a bottom wall. The compartment is for containing a multilayer unit, wherein the multilayer unit includes an adhesion enhancing layer formed on the wall of the compartment, a first electrically conducting layer disposed on the adhesion enhancing layer, and a second electrically conducting layer formed on the first electrically conducting layer. The adhesion enhancing layer is palladium. The first electrically conducting layer is nickel. The substrate is composed of polyimide (PI).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: ICHIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Hwa Chiu, Chih-Min Chao, Peir-Rong Kuo, Chia-Hua Chiang, Chih-Cheng Hsiao, Feng-Ping Kuan, Ying-Wei Lee, Yung-Chang Juang
  • Patent number: 9309635
    Abstract: A bridge lifting support bracket is disclosed, which comprises a supporting mechanism, comprising a bracket having a depressed area at a face thereof and a lifting portion disposed at two sides of the bracket, respectively; and at least two jacks, disposed on a bottom face of the lifting portions, respectively. As such, a space for receiving a jack properly is secured by digging out a space of a concrete protection layer of a lower structure and using a supporting mechanism cooperating therewith when only a small space or a closely tight bonding with no seam existing between a bridge and a pier, whereby a lifting process of the bridge may be safely performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: CHINA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
    Inventors: Ching-Lung Liao, Min Chao, Chung-Yue Wang, Jin-Chung Ma, Chin-Yu Wang, Wu-Peng Peng
  • Patent number: 9303372
    Abstract: A synchronous control integrated system for bridge lifting, comprising a monitor mechanism; an oil pressure control mechanism, connected to the monitor mechanism; a plurality of jacks, each connected to the oil pressure mechanism, respectively; and a sensor mechanism, connected to the monitor mechanism. As such, a shift variance generated by girders of a bridge may form a signal by using a sensor mechanism and jacks together transmitted on line to a monitor mechanism as a control parameter, so that the monitor mechanism may have an accurate adjustment and monitoring on an oil pressure control mechanism and the jacks, whereby completing the synchronous control operation for the bridge lifting course. Furthermore, the bridge lifting construction may have its improved accuracy and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignees: CHINA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC., CHENG SHIU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ching-Lung Liao, Min Chao, Chung-Yue Wang, Jin-Chung Ma, Wu-Peng Peng
  • Publication number: 20160064295
    Abstract: The present invention provides a test key array including a lower conductive pattern, and the lower conductive pattern includes a plurality of first L-shaped traces parallel to each other, an upper conductive pattern, where the upper conductive pattern includes a plurality of second L-shaped traces parallel to each other, the lower conductive pattern crosses to the upper conductive pattern, and a plurality of cross regions are defined between the lower conductive pattern and the upper conductive pattern, and a plurality of conductive plugs, disposed on parts of the cross regions, electrically connecting to the lower conductive pattern and the upper conductive pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Tse-Min Chao, Tzu-Yun Chang, Hsueh-Chun Hsiao
  • Patent number: 9262008
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for recognizing touch on a touch panel. A first value and a second value are set. Sensing value Cn is compared with the first value and the second value. When the sensing value Cn is greater than or equal to the first value, a touch with finger is recognized. When the sensing value Cn is smaller than the second value, no touch is recognized. When the sensing values Cn are greater than or equal to the second value and smaller than the first value, following steps are taken. A time period is setting. Touch signals are sensed several times during the time period and a number of maximum sensing values ?Cpeak are selected. Average sensing values ?Cpeak are calculated. When the average sensing values ?Cpeak satisfy following formula: 0.8 ?Cpeak??Cpeak?1.2 ?Cpeak, a touch with glove is determined. And when not, no touch is recognized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: TIANJIN FUNAYUANCHUANG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Min Chao, Chien-Yung Cheng, Po-Sheng Shih
  • Patent number: 9237304
    Abstract: A multi-channel sharing apparatus and a multi-channel sharing method are disclosed. The multi-channel sharing apparatus comprises a companion chip and an application processor. The companion chip comprises a first compression circuit, a second compression circuit and a transmission circuit. The application processor comprises a receiving circuit and a network module. The first compression circuit generates a first bit stream and a second bit stream according to the first channel data. The second compression circuit generates a third bit stream and a fourth bit stream according to the second channel data. The transmission circuit transmits the first, second, third and fourth bit streams. The receiving circuit receives the first, second, third and fourth bit streams. The network module outputs the first network package according to the second bit stream, and outputs the second network package according to the fourth bit stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Chu Yang, Wei-Min Chao, Yi-Sheng Yu
  • Publication number: 20150244982
    Abstract: A multi-channel sharing apparatus and a multi-channel sharing method are disclosed. The multi-channel sharing apparatus comprises a companion chip and an application processor. The companion chip comprises a first compression circuit, a second compression circuit and a transmission circuit. The application processor comprises a receiving circuit and a network module. The first compression circuit generates a first bit stream and a second bit stream according to the first channel data. The second compression circuit generates a third bit stream and a fourth bit stream according to the second channel data. The transmission circuit transmits the first, second, third and fourth bit streams. The receiving circuit receives the first, second, third and fourth bit streams. The network module outputs the first network package according to the second bit stream, and outputs the second network package according to the fourth bit stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Chu YANG, Wei-Min CHAO, Yi-Sheng YU