Patents Assigned to Arima Computer Corporation
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Patent number: 7502222Abstract: A tablet PC and a assembling method thereof are provided. The tablet PC includes a body having a mounting point, a rotating mechanism mounted on the mounting point, and a power device mounted on the rotating mechanism. The power device is rotatable from a first position to a second position around the rotating mechanism so as to sustain the body.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventors: Ping Yu Cheng, Chien-Chu Lu, Cheung-Shien Tu
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Patent number: 7495696Abstract: A white balance method for an image formed by a digital still camera is provided. The white balance method comprises steps of: removing a color cast over a white object of the image; detecting a reference white point from the image by extracting an a pixel information of the white object; and adjusting a white balance of the white object by determining a scale factor based on the color cast and the pixel information.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventors: Varsha Chikane, Chiou-Shann Fuh, Albert Hsueh
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Publication number: 20080198136Abstract: An ultra mobile personal computer includes a monitor, a keyboard apparatus, and a micro-touchpad. The monitor is coupled on the keyboard apparatus such that the monitor could be shifted relatively to the keyboard apparatus to display a keyboard panel built inside. In addition, the micro-touchpad is arranged on the keyboard apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: ARIMA COMPUTER CORPORATIONInventors: Ping-Yu Cheng, Chien-Chu Lu
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Patent number: 7379295Abstract: An apparatus controlled by one touch operation for releasing and propping components is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base, a prop device with a resilient piece and an ejecting pin, a reciprocating device located between the base and the prop device, and a stabilizing device fixed on the base. The reciprocating device includes a reciprocating piece and a reciprocating base fixed on the reciprocating piece. The stabilizing device includes a stabilizing base and a movable latch connected to the prop device for limiting the ejecting pin of the prop device.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventor: Fa-Chih Ke
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Publication number: 20080084396Abstract: A tablet computer is provided. The tablet computer includes: an electronic computing base having receiving portion; a liquid crystal display pivotally connected to the electronic computing base; a keyboard detached contained in the receiving portion and wirelessly communicating with the electronic computing base; a container disposed on the receiving portion; and a cover mounted on the receiving portion and pivotally connected to the electronic computing base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Applicant: Arima Computer CorporationInventor: Huang Chih Pen
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Publication number: 20080068786Abstract: A tablet PC and a assembling method thereof are provided. The tablet PC includes a body having a mounting point, a rotating mechanism mounted on the mounting point, and a power device mounted on the rotating mechanism. The power device is rotatable from a first position to a second position around the rotating mechanism so as to sustain the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: ARIMA COMPUTER CORPORATIONInventors: Ping Yu Cheng, Chien-Chu Lu, Cheung-Shien Tu
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Patent number: 7317444Abstract: A method and circuit for improving a quality of display on an LAD screen are disclosed. The method is to synchronize a vertical synchronization signal of a video signal supplied to an LAD system with an oscillation signal produced by a burst mode DC-to-AC inverter driving the lamps of the system in order to suppress interference noise appearing on an LCD screen. The circuit suggested includes mainly two semiconductor switches, impedance elements, and a diode to realize the synchronization function.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2003Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventor: Chung-Hsing Chang
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Patent number: 7265374Abstract: A novel NPBL and ANPL light emitting semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the same are provided. In the present invention, plural nano-particles are applied in the active layer of the light emitting semiconductor device, so that the leakage current thereof is reduced. In addition, the provided light emitting semiconductor device fabricated via a planar technology process is microscopically planar, but not planar at micro- and nano-scale. Hence the parasitic wave guiding effect, which suppresses the light extraction efficiency of the light emitting semiconductor device, is destroyed thereby.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventors: Stephen Lee, Yury Georgievich Shreter, Yury Toomasovich Rebane, Ruslan Ivanovich Gorbunov
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Publication number: 20070126675Abstract: Methods for detecting and eliminating a ghosting effect of liquid crystal display (LCD) are disclosed. The ghosting effect detecting method comprises the steps of providing a visual persistency period, providing a maximum color alternation speed of the LCD, obtaining a threshold value by multiplying the human visual persistency period by the maximum color alternation speed, calculating a variation of an intensity level of each of the plurality of pixel components of the LCD and comparing the threshold value and the variation of the intensity level to obtain a comparison result to determine whether the ghosting effect exists in the pixel component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2005Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: ARIMA COMPUTER CORPORATIONInventors: Chao-Hua Lee, Jong-Dae Oh, Xiao-Song Zhou, C.-C. Kuo
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Patent number: 7145738Abstract: A camera lens drive mechanism includes a lens cylinder, and the lens hollow is able to fit over a lens. A conductor coil is wound around an outer surface of the lens cylinder, and a coil spring is surrounding the lens hollow cylinder. A magnetic body is opposite to the conductor coil for the magnetic line of force from the magnet can cut across the conductor coil. An active force is induced on the coil when a current is conducted in the conductor coil, and then the lens cylinder is pushed also. The magnitude of the active force can be controlled by adjusting the magnitude of the current in the conductor coil.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2005Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventors: Mao-Zen Shu, Wen-Tsai Hsu
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Patent number: 7126799Abstract: The present invention relates to a static discharge protection module of LCD display control board of portable computer which have an insulation sleeve, a LCD display control board and a metal foil which pressed on the insulation sleeve. The present invention can reduce errors by human labor to adhere conductive cloth to wrong position below front frame, can reduce materials, such as conductive cloth, conductive foam, and can effectively solve the problems of ESD test failure of LED indicator.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventors: ShengGuo Chen, ChengNan Chen
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Patent number: 7123476Abstract: An extending base for a portable computer is provided. The extending base includes: a base body, an electrical connector fixedly mounted on the base body for being electrically connected with the portable computer, a detachable cover covering the base body for supporting the portable computer, wherein the electrical connector is protrudent out of the detachable cover, a plurality of first engaging elements mounted on the detachable cover, a sliding structure mounted on the base body for sliding along a direction in response to an external force, and a plurality of second engaging elements mounted on the sliding structure for engaging with the first engaging elements so as to fix the detachable cover on the base body.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventor: Billy Ke
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Publication number: 20060176589Abstract: A camera lens drive mechanism includes a lens cylinder, and the lens hollow is able to fit over a lens. A conductor coil is wound around an outer surface of the lens cylinder, and a coil spring is surrounding the lens hollow cylinder. A magnetic body is opposite to the conductor coil for the magnetic line of force from the magnet can cut across the conductor coil. An active force is induced on the coil when a current is conducted in the conductor coil, and then the lens cylinder is pushed also. The magnitude of the active force can be controlled by adjusting the magnitude of the current in the conductor coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Applicant: ARIMA COMPUTER CORPORATIONInventors: Mao-Zen Shu, Wen-Tsai Hsu
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Publication number: 20060164521Abstract: A white balance method for an image formed by a digital still camera is provided. The white balance method comprises steps of: removing a color cast over a white object of the image; detecting a reference white point from the image by extracting an a pixel information of the white object; and adjusting a white balance of the white object by determining a scale factor based on the color cast and the pixel information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: Arima Computer CorporationInventors: Varsha Chikane, Chiou-Shann Fuh, Albert Hsueh
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Publication number: 20060093929Abstract: A method for fabricating a color filter (CF) is provided. The method includes steps of providing a substrate and forming a dielectric layer thereon, performing a first lithography process with a first photoresist on the dielectric layer to form a plurality of first pixels, performing a second lithography process with a second photoresist on the dielectric layer to form a plurality of second pixels, wherein the second pixels overlap the first pixels, which the second pixels are next to, performing a third lithography process with a third photoresist on the dielectric layer such that the dielectric layer is covered with the third photoresist, and calendering a cylinder on the third photoresist to form a plurality of third pixels and to form a flat surface by the first, the second and the third pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2004Publication date: May 4, 2006Applicant: Arima Computer CorporationInventor: Jui-Hsi Chen
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Patent number: 7037629Abstract: A method for fabricating a color filter (CF) is provided. The method includes steps of providing a substrate and forming a dielectric layer thereon, performing a first lithography process with a first photoresist on the dielectric layer to form a plurality of first pixels, performing a second lithography process with a second photoresist on the dielectric layer to form a plurality of second pixels, wherein the second pixels overlap the first pixels, which the second pixels are next to, performing a third lithography process with a third photoresist on the dielectric layer such that the dielectric layer is covered with the third photoresist, and calendering a cylinder on the third photoresist to form a plurality of third pixels and to form a flat surface by the first, the second and the third pixels.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventor: Jui-Hsi Chen
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Patent number: 7038755Abstract: A method for fabricating a liquid crystal (LC) panel is provided. The method mainly limits the distance ? between each of the small panel patterns and each of the gasket seal patterns to 0<?<0.25 mm, so as to eliminate the deformation on the periphery of the large LC panel, coming up in the small panel on the periphery of the large LC panel after the small LC panels are segmented from the large LC panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventor: Jung-Li Yen
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Patent number: 7024729Abstract: A rotation apparatus comprises a sleeve, a retaining means, a first base, a second base, a pivot and a pivot base. The sleeve passes through the first base and the second base and screws into the retaining means. The pivot is fixed onto the second base and the pivot base is coupled to the pivot. After mounting a display panel to a host body via the rotation apparatus, the display panel can be flipped open via the pivot/pivot base linkage and then rotated around the axis of the sleeve. Furthermore, the components constituting the rotation apparatus are easy to manufacture and assemble.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventors: Hung-Wei Chang, Jui-Liang Ho, Chyun-Nan Liu
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Patent number: 7012796Abstract: An electrostatic discharge protection apparatus is described. A multi-hole conductive layer is placed between a multi-hole structure and an electronic element of an electronic device. The multi-hole electric conductive layer contacts a conductive layer on the inside surface of a case of the electronic device. It dissipates the electric charges accumulated on the multi-hole structure because of a lack of the conductive layer, and thus prevents the accumulated electric charges from discharging to damage the electronic element.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventors: Sheng-Guo Chen, Cheng-Nan Chen
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Patent number: D580429Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Arima Computer CorporationInventors: Ping-Yu Cheng, Chien-Chu Lu