Patents Assigned to Hon Hai Precisions Industry Co., Ltd.
  • MOLDING APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20070092592
    Abstract: An exemplary molding apparatus (100) includes a first mold core (110), a second mold core (120), a lens holder (130), an elastic member (140) and a mold frame (150). The first mold core is substantially cylindrical and has a first molding surface for press molding a top surface of a lens. The second mold core is substantially cylindrical and has a second molding surface for press molding a bottom surface of the lens. The lens holder has a cavity for fitting the lens. The elastic member is a spring. The elastic member is placed between the lens holder and the second mold core. The first mold core, the second mold core, the lens holder and the elastic member are disposed in the mold frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: TSUNG-WEI CHIANG
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING FEEDERS OF A SURFACE MOUNT MACHINE
    Publication number: 20070089825
    Abstract: A method for managing feeders of a surface mount machine includes the steps of: initializing all IC cards of the feeders; scanning the feeders; inputting initial operational information of each feeder to a corresponding IC card and a first document; inputting current operational information of each feeder to its IC card and the first document periodically; determining whether the surface mount machine needs to continue operating; inputting end information to the corresponding IC card and the first document if the surface mount machine does not need to continue operating. A related system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: TSUNG-CHIH TSAI, Feng-Hua Zhou, Chun-Guang Zhao, Wei Zhang
  • Apparatus and method for testing an IEEE1394 port
    Publication number: 20070094558
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing an IEEE1394 port of a motherboard test device includes an IEEE1394 connector, a cable transceiver arbiter connected to the IEEE1394 connector, a first converting chip connected to the cable transceiver arbiter, a second converting chip connected to the first converting chip, and a flash chip connected to the second converting chip. The controller receives IEEE1394 signals from the connector, the first converting chip and second converting chip cooperate to convert the IEEE1394 signals to flash signals, the flash signals are stored in the flash chip. The first converting chip and the second converting chip also cooperate to convert the flash signals to the IEEE1394 signals, the connector outputs the IEEE1394 signals through the controller. A method for testing an IEEE1394 port of a motherboard test device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chia-Ching Yi, Tsai-Sheng Wen, Chao-Tsung Fan, Kuan-Neng Wang, Ming-Shiu Ou Yang, Wei-Yuan Chen
  • SIGNAL TRANSMISSION LINE
    Publication number: 20070090512
    Abstract: A signal transmission line used in a printed circuit board (PCB), the signal transmission line comprises a driving terminal for driving a signal, a contact portion, the signal line connected with the driving terminal and the contact portion to transmit the signal wherein a length of the signal line is so arranged that a time for the signal transmitted from the driving terminal to the contact portion is not less than half of a time for the transmitted signal to reach a receiving terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHENG-HONG LIU, SHOU-KUO HSU, YU-CHANG PAI
  • Solar energy assembly for portable electronic device
    Publication number: 20070089776
    Abstract: An exemplary solar energy assembly includes a body (10), a solar energy collecting component (20), and a lens module (30). The lens module is movably mounted to the body and is configured for concentrating incident solar radiation onto the solar energy collecting component. The solar energy collecting component is movably mounted to the body and is configured for converting incident solar radiation energy into electrical energy. The solar energy collecting component and the lens module are movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the lens module, the body, and the solar energy collecting component are stacked on each other. In the second position the solar energy collecting component and the lens module are moved away from the body so as to enable the lens module to concentrate incident solar radiation onto the solar energy collecting component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hsin-Ho Lee
  • DISCHARGE LAMP DRIVING DEVICE AND DRIVING METHOD
    Publication number: 20070090774
    Abstract: A discharge lamp driving device for driving a lamp module (23) including a plurality of lamps includes a switch circuit (21), a transformer and filter circuit (22), and a microcontroller (20). The switch circuit converts a received signal to an alternating current signal. The transformer and filter circuit is connected between the switch circuit and the lamp module, for amplifying and shaping the alternating current signal. The microcontroller connected to the switch circuit for outputting a control signal to control the switch circuit to output the alternating current signal to the lamp module. In the invention, correlative parameters and specifications of the circuit are predetermined via the microcontroller. Therefore, the structure of the whole circuit is simple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHIH-CHAN GER, CHIA-MING CHANG
  • E-MAIL SENDING SYSTEM, METHOD AND MOBILE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20070093236
    Abstract: A method automatically selecting an appropriate wireless network to send an e-mail is provided. The method includes the steps of: obtaining a priority identifier of an e-mail that is ready to be sent; identifying the obtained priority identifier and generating an associated path selection signal; and sending the e-mail through a corresponding wireless network according to the path selection signal. A related mobile device and system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Chuan Lian, Feng Zhou, Kuan-Hong Hsieh
  • BAND-PASS FILTER
    Publication number: 20070090900
    Abstract: A band-pass filter (10) for reducing harmonic electromagnetic signals includes an input line (100), an output line (120), at least one first resonator (140), and at least one second resonator (160). The input line inputs electromagnetic signals. The output line outputs electromagnetic signals. The first resonator includes a first grounded end (141), electronically connected to the input line, and a first open end (142). The second resonator is disposed parallel to the first resonator. The second resonator includes a second grounded end (161), electronically connected to the output line, and a second open end (162). The first grounded end is disposed in the same direction as the second grounded end, and the first open end is disposed in the same direction as the second open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: YEN-YI SHIH
  • Laser welding system for welding workpiece
    Publication number: 20070090097
    Abstract: An exemplary laser welding system for welding workpiece includes a laser generating system, a supporting system, and a control system. The laser generating system is configured for applying laser beams to the workpiece. The supporting system is configured for supporting the workpiece thereon. The supporting system includes a holder and a cooler disposed on the holder. The holder is configured for supporting the workpiece thereon and the cooler is configured for absorbing heat generated due to welding of the workpiece. The control system is configured for detecting a welding surface of the workpiece on the holder of the supporting system thereby obtaining a feedback signal associated therewith and correspondingly controlling the laser generating system to apply the laser beam to the workpiece so as to weld the workpiece according to the feedback signal. The workpiece can achieve a smooth welding surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen
  • PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
    Publication number: 20070089903
    Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a reference layer, a through hole defined in the reference layer, and a plurality of insulating areas are defined in the reference layer around the through hole. The copper around the through hole is separated by the insulating areas and forms a plurality of copper strips. The metal surface area around the through hole available for heat dissipation is reduced to slow down heat distribution. Defect formation is thus reduced when the PCB is in a reflow process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ya-Ling Huang
  • Apparatus and method for manufacturing carbon nanotubes
    Publication number: 20070092430
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing carbon nanotubes is provided. The apparatus includes a reaction chamber having a first inlet configured for introducing a carbon-containing gas thereinto and a first outlet; a heater for elevating an interior temperature of the reaction chamber, wherein the reaction chamber is configured for accommodating a substrate and the first inlet defines a route for channeling the introduced carbon-containing gas toward the substrate, the route being substantially perpendicular to a main plane of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Bor-Yuan Hsiao
  • LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20070091221
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a bracket, and a liquid crystal display panel. The bracket includes a bezel, and a cover mounted to the bezel. One of the bezel and the cover includes an elastic member mounted to a side thereof. A side of the liquid crystal display panel is mounted to the elastic member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lin-Yun Hong, Hsuan-Chen Chen, Chien-Li Tsai, Chun-Chi Liang
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING THE COUPLED LOCATIONS OF COMPUTER DEVICES
    Publication number: 20070094427
    Abstract: A method for verifying the coupled locations of computer devices is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) mapping a logical address of each device interface on a standard motherboard to a physical address of the device interface on the standard motherboard; (b) storing all mapping relationships in a database; (c) obtaining a list of devices linked to the standard motherboard of a computer to be verified from a BOM; (d) determining a logical address of each device according to product assembly standards; (e) obtaining a standard physical address of each device according to its logical address and a mapping relationship in the database; (f) writing the standard physical address of each device into a device specification file; and (g) checking the validity of installation locations of devices of the computer to be verified based on the device specification file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hoi Chan, Ru-Da Xu, Yue Li
  • Assembling and testing device for lens units and method for employing the same
    Publication number: 20070091298
    Abstract: An apparatus (100) for assembling and testing a lens unit (20) having a barrel (202) and a lens group (204) includes an assembling device (22), a testing device and a mounting member (30). The assembling device is used to assemble the lens group into the barrel to form the lens unit. The testing device is used to test the assembled lens unit. The mounting member is configured for carrying the lens unit in a manner so as to move the lens unit along a circle from a first position where the assembling device performs the assembling to a second position where the testing device performs the testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kun-Jung Tsai
  • INJECTION MOLD
    Publication number: 20070092598
    Abstract: An injection mold includes a first mold plate (10), a second mold plate (60) mating with the first plate (10), a sliding block (20), a gear assembly (30), a first rack (40), and a second rack (50). The sliding block (20) is movably disposed on the first mold plate (10), and the first rack (40) is attached to the sliding block (20). The gear assembly (30) is configured for actuating the first rack (40). The second rack (50) is fixed on the second plate (60) for actuating the gear assembly (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHIEN-SHENG TU
  • INDICATING CIRCUIT FOR COMPUTER
    Publication number: 20070090964
    Abstract: In one preferred embodiment, an indicating circuit for a computer includes a microcontroller receiving a plurality of signals from the computer, and transforming the signals into a plurality of control signals; and an indicator having at least two light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and controlled by the control signals, wherein the at least two LEDs have different colors. The at least two LEDs emit lights of various colors according to the various usage states of hard disk, or power states of the computer. So it is easy for users to see the states of the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Xing You, Ke-You Hu, Xiang Cao
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADING NETWORK CONTENT
    Publication number: 20070094398
    Abstract: A method for automatically downloading network content, comprising steps of receiving user preferences; downloading network content; determining whether the network content corresponds with the user preferences; and transmitting the network content to a client if the network content corresponds with the user preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: YI-HSIU CHOU
  • FILE TRANSFERRING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20070093240
    Abstract: A file transferring method is provided. The method includes the steps of: receiving a send request for a selection of one or more media files from a first cell phone, wherein the send request comprises an identification (ID) or a title of each media file selected, and a recipient cell phone number; generating a receive request corresponding to the send request, and transmitting the receive request to the recipient cell phone, wherein the receive request comprises a number of the first cell phone, the ID code or the title of each media file selected, and a location indicating where each media file content is stored; and transmitting the media files selected to the recipient cell phone when the recipient cell phone establishes a data connection. A corresponding system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuan-Hong Hsieh, Xiao-Guang Li, Wen-Chuan Lian
  • POWER SUPPLY DEVICE WITH ROTATABLE PLUG
    Publication number: 20070091545
    Abstract: A power supply device (10) includes a base (20) and a plug (30). The base includes a top wall (22), a recessed portion (24) defined in the top wall, and a locating portion (280) formed in the recessed portion. The plug is rotatably received in the recessed portion, and includes a protruding portion (322) received in the locating portion. When the protruding portion moves along the locating portion, the plug rotates relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SHIH-CHI WONG
  • MULTIMEDIA PLAYING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20070094406
    Abstract: A multimedia playing apparatus is provided. The multimedia playing apparatus includes a memory for storing image files, picture files, and multi media hyper link (MMHL) files, each MMHL file comprising timeline information, audio information, and text information; and a central processing unit (CPU) electrically connected to the memory for reading an image file or a picture file from the memory, obtaining an MMHL file matched with the image file or the picture file, and controlling simultaneous output of the image file or the picture file and the MMHL file according to the timeline information. A multimedia playing method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiao-Guang Li, Wen-Chuan Lian, Kuan-Hong Hsieh