Patents by Inventor Shi-Ming Zhang

Shi-Ming Zhang 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: 8086095
    Abstract: An audio and video (AV) apparatus includes a player module for playing audio and video files, generating audio and video signals, and an internal display and an internal speaker. The AV apparatus further includes: a first switch for generating first instructions; an output module for being externally connected to output the audio and video signals; and a control module connected to the first switch. The control module being configured for disabling the internal display and internal speaker at receiving the first instructions at a situation that the output module is externally connected to output the audio and video signals, and disabling the internal display while keeping the internal speaker enabled at receiving the first instruction at a situation that the output module is not externally connected. A method for controlling the audio and video apparatus is provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Lung Hung, Tao Wang, Shi-Ming Zhang, Wang-Chang Duan, Wen-Ming Chen, Pei Liu
  • Patent number: 8072784
    Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a controller, a first convertor, a second convertor, and a switching unit. The first convertor is configured for receiving a first voltage from an external power supply and converting the first voltage into a second voltage. The controller is coupled to the first convertor for generating a start signal when receiving the second voltage. The second convertor is connected to the controller for receiving the first voltage, converting the first voltage into a third voltage to power an operating unit of the electronic device, and converting the first voltage into a fourth voltage to power the controller when receiving the start signal. The switching unit is coupled to the controller and the first convertor for disabling the first convertor when the controller receives the fourth voltage. A related power supply unit is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Lung Hung, Tao Wang, Wen-Ming Chen, Wang-Chang Duan, Qiang Huang, Shi-Ming Zhang
  • Patent number: 7916440
    Abstract: An electronic device includes an integrated circuit, a power interface, and an interface circuit connected between the integrated circuit and the power interface for protecting the integrated circuit from being damaged by electrostatic discharge. The interface circuit includes a current limit unit connected between the power interface and the integrated circuit for limiting an electrostatic discharge current and an electrostatic protection unit connected to a common node of the power interface and the current limit unit for clamping a voltage of the common node to a predetermined value. A related integrated circuit is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Lung Hung, Tao Wang, Shi-Ming Zhang, Wang-Chang Duan, Wen-Ming Chen, Pei Liu
  • Patent number: 7804195
    Abstract: A power supply system for an electronic device includes a first and a second connector, a switch, and a controller. The first connector is used for connecting to a first power source. The second connector is used for connecting to a second power source, wherein the second power source is rechargeable. The switch establishes a connection between the first connector and the second connector so as to allow the first power source to charge the second power source. The controller detects a presence of the first power source and the second power source, and controls the switch to periodically establish the connection at the absence of the second power source, and to continuously establish the connection at the presence of the second power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Lung Hung, Wang-Chang Duan, Wen-Ming Chen, Tao Wang, Shi-Ming Zhang, Pei Liu
  • Publication number: 20090161394
    Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a controller, a first convertor, a second convertor, and a switching unit. The first convertor is configured for receiving a first voltage from an external power supply and converting the first voltage into a second voltage. The controller is coupled to the first convertor for generating a start signal when receiving the second voltage. The second convertor is connected to the controller for receiving the first voltage, converting the first voltage into a third voltage to power an operating unit of the electronic device, and converting the first voltage into a fourth voltage to power the controller when receiving the start signal. The switching unit is coupled to the controller and the first convertor for disabling the first convertor when the controller receives the fourth voltage. A related power supply unit is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD ., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHUN-LUNG HUNG, TAO WANG, WEN-MING CHEN, WANG-CHANG DUAN, QIANG HUANG, SHI-MING ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20090154900
    Abstract: An audio and video (AV) apparatus includes a player module for playing audio and video files, generating audio and video signals, and an internal display and an internal speaker. The AV apparatus further includes: a first switch for generating first instructions; an output module for being externally connected to output the audio and video signals; and a control module connected to the first switch. The control module being configured for disabling the internal display and internal speaker at receiving the first instructions at a situation that the output module is externally connected to output the audio and video signals, and disabling the internal display while keeping the internal speaker enabled at receiving the first instruction at a situation that the output module is not externally connected. A method for controlling the audio and video apparatus is provided as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHUN-LUNG HUNG, TAO WANG, SHI-MING ZHANG, WANG-CHANG DUAN, WEN-MING CHEN, PEI LIU
  • Publication number: 20090147419
    Abstract: An electronic device includes an integrated circuit, a power interface, and an interface circuit connected between the integrated circuit and the power interface for protecting the integrated circuit from being damaged by electrostatic discharge. The interface circuit includes a current limit unit connected between the power interface and the integrated circuit for limiting an electrostatic discharge current and an electrostatic protection unit connected to a common node of the power interface and the current limit unit for clamping a voltage of the common node to a predetermined value. A related integrated circuit is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHUN-LUNG HUNG, TAO WANG, SHI-MING ZHANG, WANG-CHANG DUAN, WEN-MING CHEN, PEI LIU
  • Publication number: 20090134934
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a power interface for transmitting power, an integrated circuit capable of resetting, and a switch circuit. The switch circuit is connected to the power interface for transmitting the power to the integrated circuit after the integrated circuit is reset and stop transmitting the power to the integrated circuit if the integrated circuit is resetting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Lung Hung, Wen-Ming Chen, Wang-Chang Duan, Tao Wang, Kun Huang, Shi-Ming Zhang
  • Publication number: 20090129006
    Abstract: An exemplary portable media player includes a main body and a cover. The portable media player further includes a main display unit, an auxiliary display unit, a control device, and a power management unit. The control device provides a first control signal when the cover is detected to be in the first state, and a second control signal when the cover is detected to be in the second state. The power management unit is electrically coupled to the control device, the main display unit, and the auxiliary unit. The power management selectively supplies electrical power to the main display unit and the auxiliary unit based on the first control signal and the second control signal, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LUNG DAI, TAO WANG, SHI-MING ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20090127935
    Abstract: A power supply system for an electronic device includes a first and a second connector, a switch, and a controller. The first connector is used for connecting to a first power source. The second connector is used for connecting to a second power source, wherein the second power source is rechargeable. The switch establishes a connection between the first connector and the second connector so as to allow the first power source to charge the second power source. The controller detects a presence of the first power source and the second power source, and controls the switch to periodically establish the connection at the absence of the second power source, and to continuously establish the connection at the presence of the second power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHUN-LUNG HUNG, WANG-CHANG DUAN, WEN-MING CHEN, TAO WANG, SHI-MING ZHANG, PEI LIU