Patents Assigned to Industrial Technology Research Institute
  • Oral Fixation Device and Fixing Method Using the Same
    Publication number: 20120017918
    Abstract: An oral fixation device and an oral fixing method using the same are provided. The oral fixation device includes a U-shaped brace and an arch board. The arch board is connected to an inner wall of the U-shaped brace, wherein the central part of the arch board is thicker than the connecting part, and the maximum thickness of the arch board is larger than 2 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicants: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chen-Ning Huang, Chen-Liang Lin, Yunn-Jy Chen
  • CURRENT-MODE AMPLIFIER
    Publication number: 20120019325
    Abstract: A current-mode amplifier including an input stage, a feedback circuit and an output stage is provided. The input stage has an input terminal for receiving an input current of the current-mode amplifier. The input stage generates a corresponding inner current in accordance with the input current and a feedback current. The feedback circuit is connected to the input stage. The feedback circuit generates the corresponding feedback current in accordance with the inner current of the input stage. An input terminal of the output stage is connected to an output terminal of the input stage. An output terminal of the output stage serves as an output terminal of the current-mode amplifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Horng-Yuan Shih, Wei-Hsien Chen, Kai-Cheung Juang
  • HEMOSTATIC APPLICATOR AND HEMOSTATIC MODULE
    Publication number: 20120022515
    Abstract: A hemostatic applicator adapted to stop a bleeding site from bleeding is provided. The hemostatic applicator includes a magnetic part, an anti-adhesion layer and a non-magnetic part. The magnetic part is suitable to be heated to a temperature with a high frequency electromagnetic field. The anti-adhesion layer is formed on a surface of the magnetic part, and the magnetic part contacts the bleeding site through the anti-adhesion layer. The non-magnetic part is connected with the magnetic part. A hemostatic module is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Gwo-Bin Lee, Xi-Zhang Lin, Chong-Jeh Lo, Sheng-Chieh Huang, Yi-Yuan Chang
  • Indexing writehead for bistable media
    Patent number: 8102362
    Abstract: A system and method for writing bistable media with a writehead is described. The media has two or more discrete write areas, each area defined by at least one electrical contact, and the media further has at least one alignment feature positioned with regard to one or more discrete write area. The writehead has corresponding alignment features and electrical conductors to the alignment features and electrical contacts of the media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Theodore K. Ricks, Robert G. Capurso, David M. Johnson, Domenic Maiola
  • Double-sided metal clad laminate and fabrication method thereof
    Patent number: 8101038
    Abstract: The invention discloses double-sided metal clad laminates and fabrication methods thereof. A plurality of polyamic acid coatings is co-extruded on a first metal foil and heat imidization to provide a multilayer polyimide film. A second metal foil is hot pressed on the multilayer polyimide film, thus providing a double-sided metal clad laminate. The polyamic acid coatings include a first, a second, and a third polyamic acid coating with surface tensions of S1, S2, and S3, respectively, satisfying relations of S1>S2>S3, wherein the first polyamic acid coating is the coating directly applied on the first metal foil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Charng-Shing Lu, Shu-Chu Shih, Jinn-Shing King, Shur-Fen Liu
  • Algorithm of collecting and constructing training location data in a positioning system and the positioning method therefor
    Patent number: 8102315
    Abstract: An algorithm of collecting and constructing training location data is provided as it is applied to a test space of a plurality of beacons and training locations. The signal patterns of beacons adjacent to each training location are detected. The signal pattern is converted into a signal vector and each signal vector is integrated for calculating a feature vector of each training location. The coordinate and the feature vector of each training location, after being recorded, are introduced into a numerical data fitting model for constructing the signal pattern function of each beacon. For positioning, the current signal patterns of the beacons adjacent to the user location are detected and converted to a discriminant function. Thereafter, the minimum of the discriminant function is computed so as to find the position of the user location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Sheng-Po Kuo, Yu-Chee Tseng, Yueh-Feng Lee
  • Light-emitting devices having excited sulfur medium by inductively-coupled electrons
    Patent number: 8102107
    Abstract: A light-emitting device having an excited sulfur medium by inductively-coupled electrons is provided. This device includes a substrate, an energy transmission coil disposed over the substrate, a transparent discharge cavity disposed over the energy transmission coil, having a substantially planar top and bottom surface, and a high-frequency oscillating power supply coupled to the energy transmission coil. While power up, the energy transmission coil induces an electromagnetic field within the transparent discharge cavity of the light-emitting device. In one embodiment, the transparent discharge cavity includes a sulfur-containing medium disposed within the transparent discharge cavity, and a buffer gas or a plurality of buffer gasses filling inner space of the transparent discharge cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventor: Hung-Yuan Hsieh
  • Snapshot mechanism and method thereof
    Patent number: 8103840
    Abstract: A snapshot mechanism and a method thereof used in a data processing system are provided to backup snapshot data. The snapshot mechanism includes a snapshot storage unit and a buffer storage unit, wherein the snapshot storage unit is used as a unit for storing data generated after a target storage unit snapshots data and accordingly generating a plurality of snapshot management data. In addition, the buffer storage unit temporarily stores new data and flushes the data to the target storage unit in predetermined time interval. According to the snapshot management data, the target storage unit can be rolled back or rolled forward to the status before a predetermined time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wen-Shyang Hwang, Ching-Hung Lin, Jun-Yao Wang, Chin-Pei Su, Tsung-Lin Tsai
  • Method and apparatus for de-mapping symbol in multi-input multi-output communication system
    Patent number: 8102932
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for de-mapping symbols in a Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) system are provided. In the present invention, an estimated channel effect and a plurality of received data symbols are used to estimate a plurality of transmitted data symbols. A plurality of constellation points around an estimated value are selected as the detected values of the transmitted data symbol after the estimated value of one of the transmitted data symbols is calculated. Then, the detected values are used to calculate the detected values of remaining transmitted data symbols separately so as to obtain a plurality of detected value sets. Finally, a best one among the detected value sets is chosen as a result of de-mapping the received symbols. Therefore, only a few detected value sets are calculated and a better detected result is obtained, which possesses low complexity and high performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Po-Lin Chiu, Ren-Jr Chen
  • Exchange membrane containing modified maleimide oligomers
    Patent number: 8101669
    Abstract: An exchange membrane containing modified maleimide oligomers comprising sulfonated poly(aryl ether ketone) (S-PAEK) and modified maleimide oligomers. The exchange membrane uses the modified maleimide oligomers having a hyper-branched architecture as matrix, and introduces them into S-PAEK to constitute semi-interpenetration network (semi-IPN), so as to intensify water holding capacity, chemical resistance, the electrochemical stability and thermal resistance of the ionic/proton exchange membrane. The exchange membrane can be used to fabricate the membrane electrode assemblies, fuel cells, and be applied them to the fields of seawater desalination, heavy water and sewage treatment, and biomass-energy resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Central University
    Inventors: Jing-Pin Pan, Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Jung-Mu Hsu, Peter P. Chu, Chien-Shun Wu, Bo-Jun Liu
  • Chip package structure and method for fabricating the same
    Patent number: 8102058
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a chip package structure and method for fabricating the same. The chip package structure includes at least one chip having at least one through via. At least one stress buffering structure is disposed in the through via. The stress buffering structure includes a first gasket and a second gasket. A supporting pillar has two terminals respectively connected to the first gasket and the second gasket. The cross-sectional area of the supporting pillar is smaller than areas of the first gasket and the second gasket. A buffering layer is sandwiched between the first gasket and the second gasket, surrounding a sidewall of the supporting pillar. An insulating layer is disposed on the through via, surrounding a sidewall of the stress buffering structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Che Hsieh, Ra-Min Tain, Wei Li
  • Micro-pump and micro-pump system
    Patent number: 8100669
    Abstract: A micro-pump for atomizing and including a main-housing, a nozzle plate, at least an actuator, and a liquid transport pipe is provided. The main-housing has a liquid inlet, a liquid outlet, an air inlet, and a micro-droplet outlet. The nozzle plate is assembled to the main-housing and has at least one nozzle. The nozzle plate divides the interior of the main-housing into a first chamber and a second chamber. The nozzle and the liquid inlet are connected with the first chamber. The air inlet, the liquid outlet, and the micro-droplet outlet are connected with the second chamber. The actuator is disposed on at least one of the main-housing or the nozzle plate. The actuator drives the nozzle plate, so that liquid is filled into the first chamber and sprayed out through the nozzle into the second chamber. The liquid transport pipe connects the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventor: Chun-Fu Lu
  • Method for forming color cholesteric liquid crystal display devices comprising forming a patterned enclosed structure having a plurality of stripe wall structures connected to both a seal line and a solid bulk region
    Patent number: 8102499
    Abstract: The invention provide a fabrication method for a color cholesteric liquid crystal display device, comprising: providing a first substrate; forming a patterned enclosed structure on the first substrate, wherein the patterned enclosed structure comprises a plurality of stripe wall structures, and one end of each stripe wall structure is connected to and perpendicular to a straight seal line, thereby dividing a first LC channel with a first opening, a second closed LC channel, and a third closed LC channel, and the length of the first LC channel exceeds that of the second LC channel, and the length of the second LC channel exceeds that of the third LC channel; providing a second substrate with an adhesion layer formed thereon; assembling the first substrate and the second substrate to tightly seal the adhesion layer and the patterned enclosed structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Liao, Jen-Chieh Yang, Kuo-Lung Lo
  • Initial-on SCR device for on-chip ESD protection
    Patent number: 8102001
    Abstract: A semiconductor device for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection includes a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) including a semiconductor substrate, a first well formed in the substrate, a second well formed in the substrate, a first p-type region formed in the first well to serve as an anode, and a first n-type region partially formed in the second well to serve as a cathode, a p-type metal-oxide-semiconductor (PMOS) transistor formed in the first well including a gate, a first diffused region and a second diffused region separated apart from the first diffused region, a second n-type region formed in the first well electrically connected to the first diffused region of the PMOS transistor, and a second p-type region formed in the substrate electrically connected to the second diffused region of the PMOS transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Dou Ker, Shih-Hung Chen, Kun-Hsien Lin
  • Sigma delta modulator and quantizer and quantization method thereof
    Patent number: 8102291
    Abstract: A quantizer of a sigma-delta modulator includes a pulse width modulator (PWM), a converter and a voltage level tracing device. The PWM receives an input signal, and generates a PWM signal according to one or more sawtooth waves and one or more reference voltages. The converter is connected to the output of the PWM and digitizes the PWM signal to generate an output digital value. The voltage level tracing device is connected to the output of the converter, and receives the output digital value to generate a reference voltage adjustment value. The reference voltage adjustment value is transmitted to the PWM for adjusting the reference voltage, so as to change the next corresponding voltage level of the sawtooth wave to track the input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chien Hua Cheng, Tim Kuei Shia, Jia Chun Huang
  • Electromagnetic conductor reflecting plate and antenna array thereof and radar thereof and communication apparatus thereof
    Patent number: 8102296
    Abstract: An exemplary example of the present disclosure proposes an electromagnetic conductor reflecting plate including a perfect electronic conductor and at least two artificial magnetic conductors, wherein the each of the artificial magnetic conductor is disposed on arbitrary one side of the perfect electronic conductor, and a boundary between the perfect electronic conductor and each of the artificial magnetic conductor forms a virtual radiation unit. In addition, an exemplary example of the present disclosure further proposes an antenna array including an antenna and the electromagnetic conductor reflecting plate, wherein the antenna is disposed on the electromagnetic conductor reflecting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jenn-Hwan Tarng, Li-Yuan Chang, Chin-Chung Nien, Ya-Chung Yu, Jun-Yen Huang
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL
    Publication number: 20120016141
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for preparing hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is provided. The apparatus includes a reaction area including a first organic layer including sugar and a solvent and a second organic layer including a solvent mixture with azeotropy and extractability, a boiling area including a mixing solution formed by the hydroxymethylfurfural and the solvent mixture, connected with the reaction area, and a distilling area including water and a liquid layer including the solvent mixture, connected to the reaction area. In another embodiment of the invention, a method for preparing hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ruey-Fu Shih, Hsi-Yen Hsu
  • LIGHT EMITTING CHIP PACKAGE MODULE AND LIGHT EMITTING CHIP PACKAGE STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120012868
    Abstract: A light emitting chip package module includes a substrate, a light emitting chip package structure, and a magnetic device. The substrate has a surface. The light emitting chip package structure is disposed on the surface of the substrate. The light emitting chip package structure includes a carrier, a light emitting chip, and a sealant. The light emitting chip is disposed on and electrically connected to the carrier. The sealant is disposed on the carrier and covers the light emitting chip. The magnetic device is disposed next to the light emitting chip package structure to apply a magnetic field to the light emitting chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Hsueh-Chih Chang, Rong Xuan, Chao-Wei Li, Chih-Hao Hsu
  • ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20120012819
    Abstract: The disclosure is related to organic semiconductor compounds including benzodithieno(3,2-b:2?,3?-d)thiophene (BDTT) and the derivatives of benzodithieno(3,2-b:2?,3?-d)thiophene. The organic compounds of the disclosure have high resistance to the oxidation and high electrical stability. Accordingly, the semiconductor device having an organic semiconductor layer made of the organic compounds of the disclosure has stable electrical performance, and the reliability of the semiconductor device is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Liang-Hsiang Chen, Ming-Chou Chen, Jing-Yi Yan, Yo-Chi Liang, Xiu Zhang
  • ENCAPSULATION METHOD OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20120012246
    Abstract: An encapsulation method of an environmentally sensitive electronic element is provided. A first substrate is provided, wherein at least one first alignment mark and a plurality of environmentally sensitive electronic elements are formed on the first substrate. A second substrate is provided, wherein at least one second alignment mark and a plurality of limiting cavities are formed on the second substrate. A plurality of cover lids is respectively disposed in the limiting cavities. An adhesive is formed on the cover lids. The first substrate and the second substrate are laminated together with the first alignment mark and the second alignment mark as reference, so that the environmentally sensitive electronic elements are sealed in the adhesive and located between the first substrate and the second substrate. The second substrate and the cover lids are separated from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kuang-Jung Chen, Shu-Tang Yeh, Ping-I Shih, Kung-Yu Cheng, Jian-Lin Wu