Patents by Inventor Yi-Liang Hou
Yi-Liang Hou 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: 20240162313Abstract: A method for forming a high electron mobility transistor is disclosed. A mesa structure having a channel layer and a barrier layer is formed on a substrate. The mesa structure has two first edges extending along a first direction and two second edges extending along a second direction. A passivation layer is formed on the substrate and the mesa structure. A first opening and a plurality of second openings connected to a bottom surface of the first opening are formed and through the passivation layer, the barrier layer and a portion of the channel layer. In a top view, the first opening exposes the two first edges of the mesa structure without exposing the two second edges of the mesa structure. A metal layer is formed in the first opening and the second openings thereby forming a contact structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chih-Tung Yeh, Chun-Liang Hou, Wen-Jung Liao, Chun-Ming Chang, Yi-Shan Hsu, Ruey-Chyr Lee
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Publication number: 20230292960Abstract: A kitchen container includes a container body, a cover body, a rotating mechanism, and a drive element. The rotating mechanism includes a moving rack transversely movable on the cover body, a main gear driven by the moving rack and a drive gear driven by the main gear. The drive element is connected with the drive gear. The main gear is linked with the drive gear through at least one transmission set. The transmission set is disposed on a sliding trough and is shifted with rotation of the main gear. The transmission set shifts on the sliding trough to be a linked state with the drive gear when the main gear rotates in a rotating direction, and the transmission set shifts on the sliding trough to be disengaged from the linked state with the drive gear when the main gear rotates in another rotating direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Yi-Liang HOU, Che-Hsin LIAO, Chen-Yu CHENG
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Patent number: 10416011Abstract: An electromagnetic flowmeter includes a measurement tube having a mounting tube liner and a control module installed in an outer side of the measurement tube. A magnetic field module is installed in an outer side being orthogonal to a shaft of the measurement tube without contacting the working fluid. An electrode structure is disposed on an outer surface of the measurement tube and partially extended in the mounting tube liner to contact the working fluid. The actuator element is electrically connected with the control module and connected with the electrode structure. The actuator element is driven by an external force to drive the electrode structure toward the mounting tube liner inside and being orthogonal to the mounting tube liner for compensating the wear of the electrode structure so as to obtain a correct measurement result and increase the service life.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: FINETEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Chien-Lung Huang, Sheng-Shou Chen, Yi-Liang Hou, Chun-Ju Chen
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Publication number: 20190113374Abstract: An electromagnetic flowmeter includes a measurement tube having a mounting tube liner and a control module installed in an outer side of the measurement tube. A magnetic field module is installed in an outer side being orthogonal to a shaft of the measurement tube without contacting the working fluid. An electrode structure is disposed on an outer surface of the measurement tube and partially extended in the mounting tube liner to contact the working fluid. The actuator element is electrically connected with the control module and connected with the electrode structure. The actuator element is driven by an external force to drive the electrode structure toward the mounting tube liner inside and being orthogonal to the mounting tube liner for compensating the wear of the electrode structure so as to obtain a correct measurement result and increase the service life.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Chien-Lung HUANG, Sheng-Shou CHEN, Yi-Liang HOU, Chun-Ju CHEN
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Patent number: 10261173Abstract: A method of processing FMCW radar signal retrieves a configuring parameter set (120) corresponding to a working environment or a detected material, receives a reflection time-domain signal, executes a time-domain-to-frequency-domain converting process to the reflection time-domain signal for obtaining a reflection frequency-domain signal, executes the corresponded process on the reflection frequency-domain signal according to the configuring parameter set (120), and analyzes the processed reflection frequency-domain signal and generates a detecting result. The present disclosed example can effectively reduce the time of the development and the cost of manufacture via executing the corresponded process according to the configuring parameter set (120) corresponding to the working environment or the detected material.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: FINETEK CO., LTD.Inventors: I-Chu Lin, Shih-Wei Lu, Chun-Han Huang, Yi-Liang Hou
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Patent number: 10228274Abstract: A liquid level sensing apparatus (10) for long-distance automatically enhancing a signal-to-noise ratio is applied to a measured target (20). The liquid level sensing apparatus (10) includes a sensing module (102), a long-distance command receiving module (104) and at least a brake module (106). The sensing module (102) transmits a sensing signal (108) to the measured target (20). The sensing signal (108) touches the measured target (20) to reflect back a reflected signal (110). The sensing module (102) receives the reflected signal (110) to measure the signal-to-noise ratio and to measure a height of the measured target (20). The long-distance command receiving module (104) is electrically connected to the sensing module (102). The long-distance command receiving module (104) receives a long-distance command signal (302). The brake module (106) is mechanically connected to the sensing module (102).Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: FINETEK CO., LTD.Inventors: I-Chu Lin, Yao-Chen Yu, Chao-Kai Cheng, Yi-Liang Hou
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Patent number: 9976893Abstract: A method for measuring a permittivity (?) of a material (30) includes following steps. A sensing rod (14) of a material level sensor (10) inserts into a tank (20). The material level sensor (10) proceeds with a material level measurement of the material (30) to obtain a first feature value. The material level sensor (10) is vertically moved with a vertical distance (Hair). The material level sensor (10) proceeds with the material level measurement to obtain a second feature value, and subtracts the first feature value by the second feature value to obtain a feature value variation, and calculates the feature value variation to obtain the permittivity (?) of the material (30).Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: FINETEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Shyh-Jong Chung, I-Chu Lin, Liang-Chi Chang, Chao-Kai Cheng, Yi-Liang Hou
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Publication number: 20180137767Abstract: A UAV having a radar-guided landing function that helps the UAV to land on a landing station is disclosed. The UAV uses a GPS transceiving unit's positioning, and receives a flight path from an external source through a control unit to advance toward the landing station. When the UAV approaches a landing station, the control unit receives an activation signal and activates a landing radar to continuously transmit a frequency sweeping radar wave. When the frequency sweeping radar wave reaches the landing station, a reflected radar wave is generated, so that the landing radar receives the reflected radar wave and transmits it to the control unit. The control unit performs computation based on data related to the reflected radar wave and accordingly controls the UAV to land on the landing station.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Yi Liang HOU, Yi Yin LEE
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Publication number: 20180106886Abstract: A radar level transmitter (1, 1a) includes a detection body (10, 10a), an antenna body (20, 20a) and a film sheet (30, 30a). The detection body (10, 10a) has a circuit board (12) being capable of emitting signals of detection and receiving reflected signals. One end of the antenna body (20, 20a) connects with the detection body (10, 10a). The film sheet (30, 30a) is combined with the antenna body (20, 20a) and covers another end of the antenna body (20, 20a); an airflow passes through the film sheet (30, 30a) for being capable of removing dusts adhered to the film sheet (30, 30a). Therefore, a radar level transmitter (1, 1a) with dust removing structures is achieved and a regular cleaning by personnel is not necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: I-Chu LIN, Yao-Chen YU, Chao-Kai CHENG, Yi-Liang HOU
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Publication number: 20180073909Abstract: A liquid level sensing apparatus (10) for long-distance automatically enhancing a signal-to-noise ratio is applied to a measured target (20). The liquid level sensing apparatus (10) includes a sensing module (102), a long-distance command receiving module (104) and at least a brake module (106). The sensing module (102) transmits a sensing signal (108) to the measured target (20). The sensing signal (108) touches the measured target (20) to reflect back a reflected signal (110). The sensing module (102) receives the reflected signal (110) to measure the signal-to-noise ratio and to measure a height of the measured target (20). The long-distance command receiving module (104) is electrically connected to the sensing module (102). The long-distance command receiving module (104) receives a long-distance command signal (302). The brake module (106) is mechanically connected to the sensing module (102).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: I-Chu LIN, Yao-Chen YU, Chao-Kai CHENG, Yi-Liang HOU
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Patent number: 9851324Abstract: A sensing apparatus includes a probe and a sensing module. The sensing module includes a material sensing circuit, an operation unit and a signal output circuit. The sensing module generates a frequency sweep signal and sends the frequency sweep signal to the probe to sense a status of a material. The frequency sweep signal is a plurality of signals having different frequencies from each other in a predetermined frequency range. When the frequency sweep signal touches the material, an equivalent capacitance of the material is utilized to generate a reflected signal. The material sensing circuit receives the reflected signal and sends the reflected signal to the operation unit. The operation unit operates the reflected signal to generate a waveform signal to determine the status of the material. The operation unit utilizes an impedance spectrum to determine the status of the material.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Finetek Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yin-Lun Huang, I-Chu Lin, Chao-Kai Cheng, Yi-Liang Hou
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Patent number: 9823110Abstract: A radar liquid level measuring apparatus (10) includes a first oscillation module (102), a second oscillation module (104), a frequency comparator (106) and a control module (107). The first oscillation module (102) has a first oscillation frequency. The first oscillation module (102) generates a first pulse signal (10202). The second oscillation module (104) has a second oscillation frequency. The second oscillation module (104) generates a second pulse signal (10402). The frequency comparator (106) converts the first pulse signal (10202) and the second pulse signal (10402) into an adjusted signal (10602). The control module (107) compares the adjusted signal (10602) with an expectation value (10818) to obtain a comparative result signal. According to the comparative result signal, the control module (107) adjusts the second oscillation frequency, so that the second oscillation frequency and the first oscillation frequency have a constant frequency difference.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: FINETEK CO., LTD.Inventors: I-Chu Lin, Liang-Chi Chang, Cheng-Huang Wu, Chao-Kai Cheng, Yi-Liang Hou
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Publication number: 20170328984Abstract: A method of processing FMCW radar signal retrieves a configuring parameter set (120) corresponding to a working environment or a detected material, receives a reflection time-domain signal, executes a time-domain-to-frequency-domain converting process to the reflection time-domain signal for obtaining a reflection frequency-domain signal, executes the corresponded process on the reflection frequency-domain signal according to the configuring parameter set (120), and analyzes the processed reflection frequency-domain signal and generates a detecting result. The present disclosed example can effectively reduce the time of the development and the cost of manufacture via executing the corresponded process according to the configuring parameter set (120) corresponding to the working environment or the detected material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: I-Chu LIN, Shih-Wei LU, Chun-Han HUANG, Yi-Liang HOU
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Patent number: 9729074Abstract: A multifunctional signal isolation converter (10) is arranged in a safe area (20), and is applied to an electronic apparatus (40) arranged in a dangerous area (30). The multifunctional signal isolation converter (10) includes a microprocessor (108) and a power supply unit (116). The microprocessor (108) determines whether internal functions of the multifunctional signal isolation converter (10) are normal or not to obtain a first judgment value. The electronic apparatus (40) sends an input signal (42) to the microprocessor (108). The microprocessor (108) determines whether functions of the electronic apparatus (40) are normal or not to obtain a second judgment value according to the input signal (42). The microprocessor (108) controls whether the power supply unit (116) supplies a driving power (122) to the electronic apparatus (40) or not according to the first judgment value and the second judgment value.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: FINETEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Liang-Chi Chang, Jen-Shun Wang, Chi-Fan Liao, Yi-Liang Hou
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Publication number: 20170219332Abstract: A time domain reflectometry waveguide structure (1) includes: a control module (10) for transmitting a sensing signal and receiving a reflection signal fed back from the sensing signal; a waveguide sensor (20) connected to the control module (10) and including a first probe (21) connected to the control module (10), a curved probe (22) connected to the first probe (21) and a second probe (23) extended from the curved probe (22); a protective cover (30) coaxially sheathed on the first probe (21) and exposing the curved probe (22), and a sensing signal passing through the protective cover (30) and the first probe (21) without interference and transmitted to the curved probe (22) and the second probe (23) to obtain the reflection signal; and an insulator (40) covered onto the waveguide sensor (20) and the protective cover (30) to prevent interference, facilitate measurements, and measure environmental parameters of different media.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: I-Chu LIN, Liang-Chi CHANG, Chao-Kai CHENG, Yao-Chen YU, Yi-Liang HOU
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Publication number: 20170199072Abstract: A material level indicator includes a probe, first and second signal compensating units, arranged at first and second ends of the probe respectively, and a controlling module arranged at the first end and includes a signal processor, a signal emitter, and a signal receiver. The second end is opposite to the first end. The signal processor is connected to the signal emitter and the signal receiver. The signal emitter emits an electromagnetic signal from the first end to the second end of the probe. The first and second signal compensating units reflect the electromagnetic signal, and the signal processor generates first and second time interval differences according to the reflected electromagnetic signal received by the signal receiver. The signal processor calibrates an environmental coefficient and indicates a dielectric coefficient of the material according to the first and second time interval differences respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: I-Chu LIN, Liang-Chi CHANG, Wei-Yu CHEN, Chun-Han HUANG, Yi-Liang HOU
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Patent number: 9702750Abstract: A material level indicator includes a probe, first and second signal compensating units, arranged at first and second ends of the probe respectively, and a controlling module arranged at the first end and includes a signal processor, a signal emitter, and a signal receiver. The second end is opposite to the first end. The signal processor is connected to the signal emitter and the signal receiver. The signal emitter emits an electromagnetic signal from the first end to the second end of the probe. The first and second signal compensating units reflect the electromagnetic signal, and the signal processor generates first and second time interval differences according to the reflected electromagnetic signal received by the signal receiver. The signal processor calibrates an environmental coefficient and indicates a dielectric coefficient of the material according to the first and second time interval differences respectively.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: FINETEK CO., LTD.Inventors: I-Chu Lin, Liang-Chi Chang, Wei-Yu Chen, Chun-Han Huang, Yi-Liang Hou
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Patent number: 9658089Abstract: An electromagnetic flowmeter with voltage-amplitude conductivity-sensing function for a liquid in a tube includes a first microprocessor, a transducer, flow-sensing device, an exciting-current generating device, a voltage-amplitude conductivity-sensing device, and a switch. The transducer includes coils and sensing electrodes. The switch is electrically connected to the first microprocessor and the sensing electrode. The switch is selectively connected to the flow-sensing device or the voltage-amplitude conductivity-sensing device according to the signals sent from the microprocessor. The microprocessor drives the exciting-current generating device to generate an exciting current when the switch is connected to the flow-sensing device. The microprocessor stops the exciting-current generating device from generating exciting current and computing conductivity of liquid when the switch is electrically connected to the voltage-amplitude conductivity-sensing device.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Finetek Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Hui Chang, Chi-Chih Chou, Chun-Ju Chen, Chun-Hung Chen, Yi-Liang Hou
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Patent number: 9638570Abstract: A calibration method for a capacitance level sensing apparatus (10) is applied for a tank measurement. A measurement signal generating circuit (102) generates a measurement signal (104) to proceed with the tank measurement. According to a measurement result measured through the measurement signal (104), a sensing circuit (108) transmits a sensing signal (110) to a control unit (112). According to the sensing signal (110), the control unit (112) determines whether the sensing signal (110) is in an effective range or not. If the sensing signal (110) is in the effective range, the control unit (112) sets a total capacitance in accordance with the sensing signal (110) as a measurement base value. If the sensing signal (110) is not in the effective range, the control unit (112) controls the measurement signal generating circuit (102) to adjust a measurement frequency of the measurement signal (104).Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: FINETEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Yin-Lun Huang, Chao-Kai Cheng, Chi-Fan Liao, Yi-Liang Hou
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Publication number: 20170115147Abstract: An electromagnetic flowmeter with voltage-amplitude conductivity-sensing function for a liquid in a tube includes a first microprocessor, a transducer, flow-sensing device, an exciting-current generating device, a voltage-amplitude conductivity-sensing device, and a switch. The transducer includes coils and sensing electrodes. The switch is electrically connected to the first microprocessor and the sensing electrode. The switch is selectively connected to the flow-sensing device or the voltage-amplitude conductivity-sensing device according to the signals sent from the microprocessor. The microprocessor makes the exciting-current generating device to generate an exciting current when the switch is connected to the flow-sensing device. The microprocessor makes the exciting-current generating device to stop generating exciting current and computing conductivity of liquid when the switch is electrically connected to the voltage-amplitude conductivity-sensing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2017Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Ming-Hui CHANG, Chi-Chih CHOU, Chun-Ju CHEN, Chun-Hung CHEN, Yi-Liang HOU