Patents by Inventor Ting-Hui Chih
Ting-Hui Chih 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).
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Publication number: 20070205341Abstract: The invention discloses a rotatable apparatus including a base and a main body attached thereon. The rotatable apparatus utilizes a gear cooperating with a rack to make the main body rotate and further move along the rack during the rotation of the main body, so as to prevent the main body from colliding with the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Ting-Hui Chih, Min-Jye Chen
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Publication number: 20070192519Abstract: An external electronic device, coupled to a main electronic apparatus by USB, comprises a first USB connector connecting with a first USB port on the main electronic apparatus, and at least one extended USB port directly and electrically connected with the first USB connector for connecting other USB devices with the main electronic apparatus. The external electronic device may further comprise a second USB connector for coupling to a second USB port on the main electronic apparatus, and a circuit module coupled to the second connector, wherein the circuit module is powered by the main electronic apparatus via the second USB port rather than by a power cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: BENQ CORPORATIONInventors: Ting Hui Chih, Min Jye Chen
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Patent number: 7175144Abstract: The invention provides a detachable base support including a support, a base plate, and a latch. The support includes a protrusion which has a latch hole. The base plate has a receiving space for accommodating the protrusion. The latch is movably connected to the base plate. When the protrusion is inserted into the receiving space, the latch moves to a first position allowing a portion of the latch to pass through the latch hole for fixing the support onto the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Benq CorporationInventors: Ching-Hui Yen, Ting-Hui Chih, Chi-Cheng Ho, Han-Kuang Ho
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Patent number: 7151967Abstract: A monitor with an adjustable angle and operating method thereof. The monitor includes a rotation component to control display angle, an OSD (On Screen Display) module, a microprocessor and a motor. The OSD module provides an interface from which a target angle can be selected, and the OSD module transmits a first control signal corresponding to the target angle to the microprocessor. The microprocessor transmits a second control signal corresponding to the first control signal to the motor. The motor drives the rotation component to automatically adjust angle of the monitor to the target angle according to the second control signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Benq CorporationInventors: Min-Jye Chen, Yun-Wen Liu, Ting-Hui Chih
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Publication number: 20060266894Abstract: An electronic device. The electronic device comprises a main body, a bracket supporting the main body, a shaft rotatably joined with the bracket and comprising a flange, a base joined with the shaft, and a block slidably joined with the shaft and comprising a notch corresponding to the flange. The base is folded by rotation of the shaft. When the shaft rotates to a predetermined angle, the block slides to a first position in which the notch engages the flange to latch the shaft, thereby positioning the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventor: Ting-Hui Chih
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Publication number: 20060226327Abstract: An adjustable lift support apparatus includes a holder, a base, a first fixed shaft, a support, a second fixed shaft, and a transmission shaft. The first fixed shaft is connected to the base and the holder, and a first gear is mounted thereon. The second fixed shaft is connected to the support and the holder, and a fourth gear is mounted thereon. The transmission shaft is rotatably mounted on the holder, and a second gear is mounted thereon meshing with the first gear and a third gear is mounted thereon meshing with the fourth gear. The support is lifted or lowered by a force to make the second gear rotate with respect to the first gear which is fixed and the third gear rotate with respect to the fourth gear, so as to adjust the height of the support and maintain an included angle between the support and the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventor: Ting-Hui Chih
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Publication number: 20060144186Abstract: A portable device capable of standing and hanging by a handle assembly thereof. The portable device includes a main body and a handle assembly. The handle assembly is connected to the main body, allowing the main body to stand on a surface when the handle assembly is spread to a limit position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Ting-Hui Chih, Wen-Ching Hsieh
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Patent number: 6997582Abstract: A frame for a direct type back light device is provided. The frame includes a base and a plurality of side-plates. The base has a groove and an opening. The groove has a first end and a corresponding second end. The side-plates are respectively disposed on a periphery of the base so that a first slit and a second slit are formed at positions corresponding to the first and the second ends. The first and second slits have different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Benq CorporationInventors: Pang-Lun Yang, Ting-Hui Chih
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Patent number: 6964496Abstract: A lamp module and a back light device having the lamp module are provided. The lamp module includes a resilient holder, a lamp tube, and a support unit. The resilient holder has an accommodation portion, such as a cavity, for accommodating one end of the lamp tube. The support unit has a reception portion, such as a groove, for engaging with a plug portion of the resilient holder. The support unit has a ditch in one side and the lamp module further includes a conductive element disposed in the ditch for dissipating heat generated by the lamp tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: BenQ CorporationInventors: Pang-Lun Yang, Ting-Hui Chih
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Patent number: 6874903Abstract: The present invention is related to an illuminated logo device positioned in a display. The display has a light source and a light guiding plate, and the illuminated logo device has a logo, a casing, a lid, and a light transmitting device. The casing has an encapsulating space, and a groove with a first opening is arranged on the casing for receiving the logo. The lid is positioned above and a predetermined distance away from the casing. Moreover, the lid has a through hole corresponding to the first opening. The light transmitting device is positioned in the through hole and the first opening, and the light transmitting device has a first end surface and a second end surface. The first end surface of the light transmitting device is faced to the first opening and the second end surface contacts the light guiding plate for guiding lights of the light source to the logo via the light transmitting device and the light guiding plate, such that the logo is illuminated without any additional light source.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Benq CorporationInventors: Pang-Lun Yang, Ting-Hui Chih
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Publication number: 20050052835Abstract: A dual-screen display apparatus and a dual screen information processing apparatus are provided. The apparatus includes a first casing, a second casing, and a touch panel input device. The first casing having a first display panel and the second casing having a second display panel are pivotally connected to each other. When the first and the second casings are in a folded configuration, the first display panel faces the second display panel with the touch panel input device being accommodated therebetween. When the first and the second casings are in an unfolded configuration, the first display panel and the second display panel are respectively positioned to face different directions, and the touch panel input device is configured to input information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2004Publication date: March 10, 2005Inventors: Chi-Jung Wu, Ting-Hui Chih
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Patent number: 6859356Abstract: A hinge assembly for pivotably connecting the display portion and the body portion of the portable computer comprises a first fastening portion for attaching to the display portion, a second fastening portion for attaching to the body portion, and a pivot portion for pivotably connecting the first fastening portion with the second fastening portion. The second fastening portion also has a first support arm for horizontally inserting into the insertion hole. The cables, for transmitting signals and power extending from the display portion, are electrically connected through connectors to the cable connection region. The cable connect region is formed on the rear wall or bottom wall of the body portion. The hinge assembly of the invention greatly reduces the extraordinary sound resulting from the rotation of the display portion. Also, some covering components can be eliminated to make the assembly much easier.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2002Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: BENQ CorporationInventors: Ting-Hui Chih, Chi-Jung Wu
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Publication number: 20050027474Abstract: A monitor with an adjustable angle and operating method thereof. The monitor includes a rotation component to control display angle, an OSD (On Screen Display) module, a microprocessor and a motor. The OSD module provides an interface from which a target angle can be selected, and the OSD module transmits a first control signal corresponding to the target angle to the microprocessor. The microprocessor transmits a second control signal corresponding to the first control signal to the motor. The motor drives the rotation component to automatically adjust angle of the monitor to the target angle according to the second control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Min-Jye Chen, Yun-Wen Liu, Ting-Hui Chih
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Publication number: 20040212983Abstract: The present invention is related to an illuminated logo device positioned in a display. The display has a light source and a light guiding plate, and the illuminated logo device has a logo, a casing, a lid, and a light transmitting device. The casing has an encapsulating space, and a groove with a first opening is arranged on the casing for receiving the logo. The lid is positioned above and a predetermined distance away from the casing. Moreover, the lid has a through hole corresponding to the first opening. The light transmitting device is positioned in the through hole and the first opening, and the light transmitting device has a first end surface and a second end surface. The first end surface of the light transmitting device is faced to the first opening and the second end surface contacts the light guiding plate for guiding lights of the light source to the logo via the light transmitting device and the light guiding plate, such that the logo is illuminated without any additional light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2003Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Pang-Lun Yang, Ting-Hui Chih
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Publication number: 20040210783Abstract: A monitor with a first power port and a power line is connected to a power supply of a computer, so as to acquire direct current (DC) for the monitor to function. One end of the main body of the power line is installed with a first connector while the other end of the main body is installed with a second connector, and the first connector is electrically connected with the second connector via the main body. The power supply of the PC includes a second power port. When the first connector is plugged into the first power port and also the second connector is plugged into the second power port, the first power port can be electrically connected with the second power port via the power line, so as to have the monitor obtain the supply of the DC direct from the power supply of the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: Min-Jye Chen, Ting-Hui Chih
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Publication number: 20040057227Abstract: A frame for a direct type back light device is provided. The frame includes a base and a plurality of side-plates. The base has a groove and an opening. The groove has a first end and a corresponding second end. The side-plates are respectively disposed on a periphery of the base so that a first slit and a second slit are formed at positions corresponding to the first and the second ends. The first and second slits have different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: Pang-Lun Yang, Ting-Hui Chih
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Publication number: 20040037073Abstract: A lamp module and a back light device having the lamp module are provided. The lamp module includes a resilient holder, a lamp tube, and a support unit. The resilient holder has an accommodation portion, such as a cavity, for accommodating one end of the lamp tube. The support unit has a reception portion, such as a groove, for engaging with a plug portion of the resilient holder. The support unit has a ditch in one side and the lamp module further includes a conductive element disposed in the ditch for dissipating heat generated by the lamp tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Pang-Lun Yang, Ting-Hui Chih
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Patent number: 6678153Abstract: A flat monitor. The flat monitor comprises a supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism comprises a base having a receiving space, a first linking shaft having a first end connected to the base and a second end, and a second linking shaft having a third end and a fourth end. The third end is movably connected to the base and moves between a first position and a second position. The fourth end is pivoted to the second end of the first linking shaft so as to form a joint portion. A deceleration device is disposed between the first linking shaft and the base in order to slow the speed at which the joint portion moves between a supporting position and a receiving position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Benq CorporationInventors: Min-Jye Chen, Ting-Hui Chih
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Publication number: 20030230693Abstract: The invention provides a detachable base support including a support, a base plate, and a latch. The support includes a protrusion which has a latch hole. The base plate has a receiving space for accommodating the protrusion. The latch is movably connected to the base plate. When the protrusion is inserted into the receiving space, the latch moves to a first position allowing a portion of the latch to pass through the latch hole for fixing the support onto the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Ching-Hui Yen, Ting-Hui Chih, Chi-Cheng Ho, Han-Kuang Ho
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Publication number: 20030025063Abstract: A flat monitor. The flat monitor comprises a supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism comprises a base having a receiving space, a first linking shaft having a first end connected to the base and a second end, and a second linking shaft having a third end and a fourth end. The third end is movably connected to the base and moves between a first position and a second position. The fourth end is pivoted to the second end of the first linking shaft so as to form a joint portion. A deceleration device is disposed between the first linking shaft and the base in order to slow the speed at which the joint portion moves between a supporting position and a receiving position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: BENO CorporationInventors: Min-Jye Chen, Ting-Hui Chih