Patents by Inventor Yu-Lung Lee

Yu-Lung Lee 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: 8581708
    Abstract: A remotely controllable receptacle system is disclosed. The remotely controllable receptacle system includes a remote control device for emitting a first request signal and a searching signal, and a plurality of receptacle devices for emitting a first reply signal according to the first request signal. The remote control device determines whether the first reply signal is received and the receptacle device emitting the first reply signal is classified as the vicinity receptacle device and the receptacle device not emitting the first reply signal is classified as the missing receptacle device. The vicinity receptacle device is configured to emit a second request signal according to the searching signal and determine whether the missing receptacle device emits a second reply signal according to the second request signal before a mutual communication between the remote control device and the missing receptacle device via the vicinity receptacle device is established.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Jung-Hui Hsu, Chun Chuan Chen
  • Patent number: 8536733
    Abstract: This invention provides a master and slave power outlet system with a master outlet and a slave outlet, wherein the master outlet includes a current detecting unit and a first wireless module, and the slave outlet includes a second wireless module. When an operating state of a master device connected to the master outlet changes, an output current may change accordingly. The current detecting unit of the master outlet detects the change in the output current and generates a detecting signal, and the master outlet emits a wireless signal through the wireless module according to the detecting signal. The slave outlet receives the wireless signal and provides a power supply or stops providing the power supply to the slave device connected to the slave outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Chun-Chuan Chen, Tsung-Chih Lin
  • Patent number: 8512054
    Abstract: A car charger which has a charge circuit, a shell, an anode conduction section, a cathode conduction section, an operation section, and a connection interface is disclosed. The operation section may selectively collect the anode and cathode conduction sections within a container space of the shell by the manner selected from folding and rotating. Thus, convenience of carrying the car charger may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Ming-Chou Kuo
  • Patent number: 8502414
    Abstract: A power saving apparatus and power saving method thereof are disclosed. The apparatus includes a power controller and a power outlet, wherein the power controller has a first signal transmission interface, said first signal transmission signal interface is used to detect the operation mode of a host machine by a second signal transmission interface of said host machine, and outputs a controlling signal according to the operation mode of said host machine. The power socket communicates with the power controller and switches the power-on or off according to the control signal. When the host machine is operated in non-working mode, the power socket will turn off the power supplied to the peripheral electrical devices of the host machines, so as to save the power consumption of the peripheral electrical devices of the host machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Chun Chuan Chen
  • Patent number: 8491318
    Abstract: A thin socket allowing reception of a power source through a power source input interface, said thin socket comprising a first case, a second case, a plurality of metal clamping parts and a movable part. The second case and the first case conjunctively form a first accommodating space and the movable part is movably embedded into the first accommodating space or protrudes out of the first accommodating space. The first case has a plurality of holes used for insertion of a plurality of conductive terminals in a plug. The second case has an opening whose position on the second case corresponds to the positions of the plurality of holes on the first case. The movable part movably passes through the opening on the second case and has a second accommodating space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Jung-Hui Hsu, Ming-Chou Kuo, Yu Hsuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20130170663
    Abstract: An audio transmission line having an audio transmission plug and an inline controller and a headset is disclosed In the inline controller, one signal input end of signal input module is coupled to one signal transmission unit of the audio transmission plug. The first control part mechanically links up the first and second conductive part, for controlling the input end of first conductive part for connecting with several signal input ends of signal input module, and controlling the output end of the first conductive part for connecting with the input end of one wire circuit, or, controlling the input end of the second conductive part for connecting with the output end of the same wire circuit, and controlling the output end of the second conductive part for connecting with signal output ends of signal output module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: POWERTECH INDUSTRIALCO., LTD.
    Inventors: YU-LUNG LEE, PO-HUA HSU
  • Patent number: 8427283
    Abstract: A remotely controllable receptacle system is disclosed. The remotely controllable receptacle system includes a remote control device for emitting a first request signal and a searching signal, and a plurality of receptacle devices for emitting a first reply signal according to the first request signal. The remote control device determines whether the first reply signal is received and the receptacle device emitting the first reply signal is classified as the vicinity receptacle device and the receptacle device not emitting the first reply signal is classified as the missing receptacle device. The vicinity receptacle device is configured to emit a second request signal according to the searching signal and determine whether the missing receptacle device emits a second reply signal according to the second request signal before a mutual communication between the remote control device and the missing receptacle device via the vicinity receptacle device is established.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Jung-Hui Hsu, Chun Chuan Chen
  • Patent number: 8427357
    Abstract: A remote control system is disclosed. The remote control system includes a remote control transmitter module for transmitting a learning signal or a functional signal, and a remote control receiver module in a host for receiving the learning signal or the functional signal wherein the remote control receiver module operates in a learning mode upon a receipt of the learning signal or controls the host to operate functions according the functional signal. When the remote control receiver module operates in the learning mode the remote control receiver module is configured to verify and store the learning signal for recognizing an identity of the remote control transmitter module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Powertech Industrical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Chun Chuan Chen
  • Patent number: 8415826
    Abstract: A power outlet apparatus with multiple sockets detection, and the detection method and module thereof are disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of socket groups, a plurality of current detection unit, a voltage detection unit, a processing unit, and an output unit. In which the current detection units are installed at the socket groups respectively, for detecting a current data corresponding to each socket group. And the voltage detection unit is for measuring a voltage data of the socket groups. The voltage data and the current data are processed by a processing unit for obtaining an electricity information of each socket group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Lung Lee
  • Patent number: 8366461
    Abstract: An electrical plug includes a base having an accommodating portion, a first hinge member rotatably disposed in the accommodating portion and having a recess, a first prong having one end connected to the first hinge member, a second prong having one end connected to the first hinge member. And the recess is disposed between the first prong and the second prong, a second hinge member is rotatably disposed in the accommodating portion, and a third prong has one end connected to the second hinge member. The first prong and the second prong are rotated by the first hinge member to be selectively received in the accommodating portion, and when the first prong and the second prong are received in the accommodating portion, the third prong is selectively rotated to be received in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Jung-Hui Hsu, Ming-Chou Kuo, Mei-Ju Lin
  • Publication number: 20120297217
    Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates a power controller adapted for controlling the operation of a power socket. The power controller includes a first signal transmission interface and a first micro-control unit. The first signal transmission interface receives power control flow data and a mode signal for the peripheral devices of a host computer. The first micro-control unit outputs a control signal in accordance with the received periphery power control flow data and the received mode signal from a host computer. Further, the first micro-control unit through the communication established between a first communication unit and the second communication unit of the power socket outputs a control signal to the power socket, in order to control the power socket to power or not to power the peripheral devices after a predetermined time delay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: POWERTECH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YU-LUNG LEE, TSUNG-CHIH LIN
  • Patent number: 8310092
    Abstract: Disclosed is an outdoor electrical power receptacle, comprising a main body, a mounting member, and an extension power cord, wherein an upper end of the mounting member couples to the main body. The extension power cord, couples to each of controllable power outlets disposed on the main body and extended out of the main body for connecting to an external power source. Herein, the main body further includes a power switching module, a wireless transceiver, and a microprocessor. The power switching module couples to each controllable power outlet. The wireless transceiver receives a control signal. The microprocessor coupled to the wireless transceiver and the power switching module, drives the power switching module so as to control each of the controllable power outlets to be conducted in response to the control signal. A control system of the outdoor electrical power receptacle according to the present invention is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Jung-Hui Hsu
  • Patent number: 8303333
    Abstract: A light-emitting power connector is disclosed. The light-emitting power connector includes an insulating plug receiving portion, a shell, and a light emitting diode (LED). The insulating plug receiving portion includes a base from which a light penetrating part and a tongue section extend and a plurality of the conductive terminals. The shell is connected to the insulating plug receiving portion and located outside of the tongue section to define a socket between the shell and the tongue section. The LED is installed at a first predetermined position in the insulating plug receiving portion to ensure the shell and the light penetrating part are located within a viewing angle of the LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Lung Lee
  • Patent number: 8301271
    Abstract: The present invention provides a smart power management system, comprising a power management apparatus and at least one electric socket device. The plurality of electric socket devices produce a second wireless signal according to power consumption, and the power management apparatus receives the second wireless signal and computes relevant cost or the carbon footprint information shown on a display unit for reference. In addition, the power management apparatus also compares a setup signal inputted by a user to the second wireless signal, the electricity cost or the carbon footprint information to produce a first wireless signal, thereby controlling the plurality of electric socket devices for providing power supply or stopping power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Ming-Chou Kuo, Tsung-Chih Lin
  • Publication number: 20120258632
    Abstract: A thin socket allowing reception of a power source through a power source input interface, said thin socket comprising a first case, a second case, a plurality of metal clamping parts and a movable part. The second case and the first case conjunctively form a first accommodating space and the movable part is movably embedded into the first accommodating space or protrudes out of the first accommodating space. The first case has a plurality of holes used for insertion of a plurality of conductive terminals in a plug. The second case has an opening whose position on the second case corresponds to the positions of the plurality of holes on the first case. The movable part movably passes through the opening on the second case and has a second accommodating space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: POWERTECH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YU-LUNG LEE, JUNG-HUI HSU, MING-CHOU KUO, YU HSUAN CHEN
  • Patent number: 8242640
    Abstract: A power system with light-controlled function and the control method thereof, which power system comprising a light sensor module, a first microprocessor, a wireless transmitter, at least one controlled socket, a wireless receiver and a second microprocessor. The light sensor module outputs a first electrical signal according to the brightness of light. The first microprocessor is coupled to the light sensor module and outputs a first control signal according to the first electrical signal. The wireless transmitter is coupled to the first microprocessor and transmits the first control signal to the wireless receiver. The second microprocessor is coupled to the wireless receiver and the aforementioned controlled socket so as to control the state of power supply in the above-said controlled socket according to the first control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Chun Chuan Chen
  • Patent number: 8233259
    Abstract: A reformed inductor, a surge protection device, and a surge protector with the reformed inductor and the surge protection device are disclosed. The surge protector includes a main body, a power plug, at least a socket, and a power protection device; wherein the power protection device include a reformed inductor, a plurality of fuses, and a plurality of surge absorber. The design of the surge protector can be used to reduce surge and stabilize current by connecting with circuit of the power outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Tsong-Hwa Chen, Bor-Hua Hsu
  • Patent number: 8212394
    Abstract: A remote controllable power outlet apparatus with grouping capability and a remote control grouping method thereof, includes a microprocessor, a communication module, a power protection and control module, a grouping unit, at least a controllable socket set, a switch, and an original remote control which belongs and corresponds to the remote controllable power outlet apparatus. Therein the switch is coupled between the microprocessor, the power protection and control module, and the controllable socket set, and the switch is for controlling whether or not the controllable socket set provides power. When the original remote control is plugged into the grouping unit, the remote controllable power outlet apparatus then activates a remote control grouping function, and the remote controllable power outlet apparatus can be controlled by another remote control other then the original remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Ming-Chou Kuo
  • Patent number: 8200198
    Abstract: Provided are a power outlet apparatus with message leaving capability and the message leaving method thereof, in which the apparatus includes several units coupling with a computation processing module, such as a communication module, a storage unit, an indication unit, a display unit, and a sound generation unit. A protection module is further included for providing power to all of the modules and units mentioned above. And moreover, the apparatus includes at least one power socket coupling with the power protection and controlling module, wherein the power sockets are for connecting electrical devices requiring power supply. By introducing the electrical message board into the power outlet apparatus, the occupied spaces of the message board is reduced. Furthermore, the power provision of electrical message board is getting more convenient by directly acquiring the electrical power from the power outlet apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Ming-Chou Kuo
  • Patent number: D695693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Lee, Yu-Hsuan Chen