Patents by Inventor Tsai-Fa Liu

Tsai-Fa Liu 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: 11604600
    Abstract: A stand-alone bridging test method is provided, which is applied to a stand-alone bridging device. The stand-alone bridging device is coupled to a storage device. The stand-alone bridging device includes a bridging controller. The storage device includes a device controller and a device memory. The stand-alone bridging test method includes the bridging controller generates a handshaking test signal and transmits the handshaking test signal to the device controller. The device controller generates a confirmation test signal according to the handshaking test signal and transmits the confirmation test signal to the bridging controller. The bridging controller generates a test data according to the confirmation test signal and transmits a write command to the device controller to write the test data into the device memory. The bridging controller transmits a read command to the device controller to read a stored data of the device memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Silicon Motion, Inc.
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Patent number: 11579977
    Abstract: A data storage device restoring method is provided, which is adapted to a data storage device. The data storage device includes an SSD controller, a power management circuit, a non-volatile memory, and a reset circuit. The data storage device restoring method includes: the power management circuit determines whether a normal signal from the SSD controller is received within a predetermined time; if not, the power management circuit resupplies power to the data storage device but stops supplying power to the non-volatile memory, thereby the SSD controller stays in a read-only memory mode to automatically execute the data storage device restoring process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Silicon Motion, Inc.
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Publication number: 20220358058
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sideband signal adjustment system including an M.2 interface module containing a first power supply voltage pin and a second power supply voltage pin, a switching module, and a control module. When the control module detects that the second power pin receives a second power voltage, the switching module electrically connects to the second power supply voltage pin, and the control module receives or sends a second sideband signal with the same voltage level as the second power supply voltage through the M.2 interface module. When the control module detects that the first power supply voltage pin receives the first power supply voltage different from the second power voltage, the switching module electrically connects to the first power supply voltage pin, and the control module receives or sends a first sideband signal with the same voltage level as the first power supply voltage through the M.2 interface module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: SILICON MOTION, INC.
    Inventors: Hung-Lian LIEN, Tsai-Fa LIU
  • Patent number: 11335409
    Abstract: A data erasing method of a non-volatile memory and a storage device using the same are provided. The data erasing method of the non-volatile memory includes the following steps. A boost circuit is boosted to output a damage voltage. A switch is turned on to apply the damage voltage to the non-volatile memory. The switch is connected between the boost circuit and the non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory is destroyed by the damage voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: SILICON MOTION, INC.
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Publication number: 20210224158
    Abstract: A data storage device restoring method is provided, which is adapted to a data storage device. The data storage device includes an SSD controller, a power management circuit, a non-volatile memory, and a reset circuit. The data storage device restoring method includes: the power management circuit determines whether a normal signal from the SSD controller is received within a predetermined time; if not, the power management circuit resupplies power to the data storage device but stops supplying power to the non-volatile memory, thereby the SSD controller stays in a read-only memory mode to automatically execute the data storage device restoring process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Publication number: 20210200459
    Abstract: A stand-alone bridging test method is provided, which is applied to a stand-alone bridging device. The stand-alone bridging device is coupled to a storage device. The stand-alone bridging device includes a bridging controller. The storage device includes a device controller and a device memory. The stand-alone bridging test method includes the bridging controller generates a handshaking test signal and transmits the handshaking test signal to the device controller. The device controller generates a confirmation test signal according to the handshaking test signal and transmits the confirmation test signal to the bridging controller. The bridging controller generates a test data according to the confirmation test signal and transmits a write command to the device controller to write the test data into the device memory. The bridging controller transmits a read command to the device controller to read a stored data of the device memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Patent number: 11003390
    Abstract: A data storage device is shown, which has a data storage module and a lighting module with the lighting module controlled by a host through the data storage module. The data storage module has a non-volatile memory and a controller that operates the non-volatile memory in response to the host. The lighting module has a lighting decoration. When the host outputs a command that carries the lighting request regarding the lighting decoration, the controller is switched to operate the lighting decoration to emit light according to the lighting request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: SILICON MOTION, INC.
    Inventors: Ching-Hsin Hu, Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Publication number: 20200388337
    Abstract: A data erasing method of a non-volatile memory and a storage device using the same are provided. The data erasing method of the non-volatile memory includes the following steps. A boost circuit is boosted to output a damage voltage. A switch is turned on to apply the damage voltage to the non-volatile memory. The switch is connected between the boost circuit and the non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory is destroyed by the damage voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Silicon Motion, Inc.
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa LIU
  • Publication number: 20200290178
    Abstract: A socket structure for installing and removing tires includes a sheathing action section, a neck buffer section and a power plug section, and the sheathing action section has an axial polygonal action hole, and the power plug section has an axial square hole and a radial through hole provided for plugging and connecting a power output shaft of a power tool to achieve the expected effect of outputting power. The sheathing action section has an edge thickening and reinforcing portion at the front end to improve the overall structural strength of the sheathing action section and achieve the effects of preventing damage and extending service life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Publication number: 20200201572
    Abstract: A data storage device is shown, which has a data storage module and a lighting module with the lighting module controlled by a host through the data storage module. The data storage module has a non-volatile memory and a controller that operates the non-volatile memory in response to the host. The lighting module has a lighting decoration. When the host outputs a command that carries the lighting request regarding the lighting decoration, the controller is switched to operate the lighting decoration to emit light according to the lighting request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Ching-Hsin HU, Tsai-Fa LIU
  • Patent number: 10592143
    Abstract: A method of data writing for a data storage device includes steps of: determining whether an event of power drop/loss is recorded, wherein the event of power drop/loss is associated with a power supplied by an external device; when it is determined that the event of power drop/loss is recorded, determining whether a backup power source operates abnormally; and when it is determined that the backup power source operates abnormally, the data storage device enters from a normal mode into a write through mode, wherein in the write through mode, data from the external device is written into a buffer area of the data storage device. A data storage device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: SILICON MOTION, INC.
    Inventors: Tsai-Fa Liu, Hung-Lian Lien
  • Publication number: 20200035299
    Abstract: A method and system for power loss protection are provided. The method for power loss protection is adapted to a data storage device. The data storage device comprises a controller, a non-volatile memory, a first pin and a second pin. The method for power loss protection comprises the following steps. Firstly, the data storage device receives an operating voltage required for the operation of the data storage device by using the first pin. Then, when a power loss event occurs, the data storage device receives a flash voltage required for the non-volatile memory to write back data by using the second pin, in order that the non-volatile memory completes a data writing procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Hung-Lian Lien, Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Publication number: 20190258418
    Abstract: A method of data writing for a data storage device includes steps of: determining whether an event of power drop/loss is recorded, wherein the event of power drop/loss is associated with a power supplied by an external device; when it is determined that the event of power drop/loss is recorded, determining whether a backup power source operates abnormally; and when it is determined that the backup power source operates abnormally, the data storage device enters from a normal mode into a write through mode, wherein in the write through mode, data from the external device is written into a buffer area of the data storage device. A data storage device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Tsai-Fa Liu, Hung-Lian Lien
  • Patent number: 10324645
    Abstract: A data storage method for a data storage device is provided. The data storage method includes steps of: determining whether a power drop/loss event occurs; when the power drop/loss event is determined to have occurred, recording a voltage level of a charge storage device, wherein the charge storage device provides power to the data storage device during the power drop/loss event; determining whether the charge storage device is operating normally according to the recorded voltage level of the charge storage device; and when the charge storage device is determined to be not operating normally, configuring the data storage device to enter a safe operation mode. A data storage device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: SILICON MOTION, INC.
    Inventors: Tsai-Fa Liu, Hung-Lian Lien
  • Publication number: 20170371577
    Abstract: A data storage method for a data storage device is provided. The data storage method includes steps of: determining whether a power drop/loss event occurs; when the power drop/loss event is determined to have occurred, recording a voltage level of a charge storage device, wherein the charge storage device provides power to the data storage device during the power drop/loss event; determining whether the charge storage device is operating normally according to the recorded voltage level of the charge storage device; and when the charge storage device is determined to be not operating normally, configuring the data storage device to enter a safe operation mode. A data storage device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Tsai-Fa Liu, Hung-Lian Lien
  • Patent number: 9833887
    Abstract: A replaceable magnetic screw-locking depth positioning head includes a main body formed by a rod, a positioning sleeve, a buckling ring, a cushioning member and a magnetic member. The positioning sleeve has a stepped slot, so that the buckling ring can be installed into the stepped slot more conveniently, and the stepped slot contains a cushioning member and a magnetic member. The cushioning member provides a buffering/shock absorbing effect and a better manufacture precision of the main body, and the magnetic member provides a better positioning effect for locking the screw, and a first slot is formed at a free end of the stepped slot for accommodating debris. The positioning head of the present invention has the advantages of high manufacturing efficiency, production efficiency and manufacturing precision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Publication number: 20160361804
    Abstract: An angled rod for a hand tool comprising a driving part having a driving end for driving a screw, an angled connection part, and a tool-mounting part for connecting to a driving tool. The tool-mounting part is angularly extended to the driving part such that the tool-mounting part and the driving part are non-parallel to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventor: Tsai Fa Liu
  • Patent number: D709346
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Patent number: D753979
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventor: Tsai Fa Liu
  • Patent number: D759456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Tsai Fa Liu