Patents Assigned to National Applied Research Laboratories
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Patent number: 11608653Abstract: An energy dissipation device includes a primary core module, a housing module, first and second outer plates, an energy dissipation unit, first and second preload tension members and a resilient compression unit. When the primary core module and the housing module are subjected to an external force, the first and second preload tension members stretched by the external force, and the resilient compression unit is compressed, such that relative movement between the primary core module and the housing module is generated. The energy dissipation unit generates a retarding force during the relative movement between the primary core module and the housing module, so as to dissipate the kinetic energy generated as a result of the external force.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Chung-Che Chou, Li-Yu Huang, Ping-Ting Chung
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Patent number: 11594647Abstract: This invention provides a light-concentrating structure with photosensitivity enhancing effect, including the substrate, buried layer, first electrode layer, second electrode layer, dielectric layer and interconnection structure. The substrate is equipped with a housing space; the buried layer is arranged above the substrate with the housing space; the first electrode layer is arranged above the buried layer; the second electrode layer is arranged in the middle of the first electrode layer; the dielectric layer is arranged above the second electrode layer; the interconnection structure is arranged above the substrate and the first electrode layer surrounding the dielectric layer, which forms an opening and a light-concentrating recess groove.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Yuan-Ta Hsieh, Chia-Hsin Lee, Hann-Huei Tsai, Ying-Zong Juang, Jian Li, Bo-You Liu
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Publication number: 20230059769Abstract: A facial skin disorder (FSD) identification system is provided and includes a sliding rail arranged around a human facial epidermis, a carrier arranged on the sliding rail, at least one image capturing device arranged on the carrier, and a control circuit unit arranged on the carrier for the carrier to move on the sliding rail and the image capturing device to capture images of the human facial epidermis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicants: BUDDHIST TZU CHI MEDICAL FOUNDATION, NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Chung-Hsing Chang, Shinn-Zong Lin, Chun-Ming Chang, Nai-Yuan Chiang, Rou-Jhen Chen, Han-Chao Chang
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Patent number: 11580659Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for size estimation by image recognition of a specific target using a given scale. First, a reference objected is recognized in an image and the corresponding scale is established. Then the specific target is searched and the size of the specific target is estimated according to the acquired scale.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Jyh-Horng Wu, Chien-Hao Tseng, Meng-Wei Lin, Ting-Shuan Yeh, Yi-Hao Hsiao, Shi-Wei Lo, Fang-Pang Lin, Hsin-Hung Lin, Jo-Yu Chang
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Patent number: 11537739Abstract: The present application is related to system and method for analyzing confidential data. Firstly, a first key is used to obtain a first analysis authorization for proceeding a first analysis responsive to an operational model in an encrypted cloud space with a connection of a network. Then, the result of the first analysis is verified. While the verifying of the operational model is pass, a second key is used to obtain a second analysis authorization for proceeding a second analysis responsive to an operational model without the connection of the network. Thereby, the cloud technique for analyzing data can be applied for analyzing confidential data.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Hsi-Ching Lin, Yu-Shao Liu, August Chao
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Patent number: 11515307Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device includes: providing a substrate; forming an insulating layer on the substrate; forming a first trench in the insulating layer; forming a first semiconductor layer in the first trench; and removing a portion of the insulating layer to expose the first semiconductor layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignees: National Applied Research Laboratories, EPISTAR CorporationInventors: Shih-Pang Chang, Guang-Li Luo, Szu-Hung Chen, Wen-Kuan Yeh, Jen-Inn Chyi, Meng-Yang Chen, Rong-Ren Lee, Shih-Chang Lee, Ta-Cheng Hsu
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Patent number: 11513858Abstract: The present application reveals a system for computing and a method for arranging nodes thereof, which is applied for a remote host connected with a plurality of computing nodes divided to a plurality of first nodes and second nodes due to a first computing mode and a second computing mode. After the remote host receives a job, the remote host evaluates the computing nodes in accordance with the job and a corresponding priority weight parameter to generate a job beginning data to set the first nodes or the second nodes and to proceed the job. While setting the first or the second nodes, the remote host provides the corresponding system image to the corresponding nodes; while the first or the second nodes are full in resource arrangement, the empty nodes will be converted to the supplement nodes with the corresponding system image from the remote host.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Chin-Chen Chu, Hung-Fu Lu, Jheng Yu Chen, San-Liang Chu, August Chao
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Patent number: 11513326Abstract: A catadioptric optical system in sequence of ray tracing comprises a first mirrors group of Ritchey-Chrétien type hyperbolic mirrors with positive diopter including a concave primary mirror having a central through hole and a convex secondary mirror, a second corrector lens group with negative diopter positioned at the image-side of the first mirrors group including a first meniscus lens element having positive refractive power and a convex object-side surface, a second lens element having negative refractive power and biconcave surfaces, a third meniscus lens element having negative refractive power and a concave object-side surface, and a fourth lens element having positive refractive power and biconvex surfaces. The infinite conjugate beams of incident light within field of view pass through the catadioptric optical system to become a corrected beam having a small CRA angle.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Sheng-Feng Lin, Chia-Ray Chen, Tien-Chun Kuo
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Patent number: 11487014Abstract: An integrated device includes a laser ranging module, a dual-branched fiber bundle, a beam splitter, and an image receiving module. The laser ranging module includes a light source, an optical receiver and a computing unit. The fiber bundle is disposed between the laser ranging module and the beam splitter. A target reflects a measuring beam emitted by the light source to form a reflected beam. The beam splitter splits the reflected beam into a first reflected beam and a second reflected beam. The first reflected beam is transmitted to the optical receiver through the fiber bundle to generate a measurement signal. The computing unit receives the measurement signal to calculate a distance between the target and the fiber bundle. The image receiving module is disposed on the optical path of the second reflected beam to receive the second reflected beam and displays the image of the target.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Tai-Shan Liao, Long-Jeng Lee, Shih-Jie Chou, Chun-Jen Weng
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Patent number: 11473895Abstract: The present invention provides a reflective condensing interferometer for focusing on a preset focus. The reflective condensing interferometer includes a concave mirror set, a convex mirror, a light splitting element, and a reflecting element. The concave mirror set has first and second concave surface portions which are oppositely located on two sides of a central axis passing through the preset focus and are concave on a surface facing the central axis and the preset focus. Light is preset to be incident in parallel to the central axis in use. The convex mirror is disposed between the concave mirror set and the preset focus on the central axis, and is convex away from the preset focus. The light splitting element vertically intersects with the central axis between the convex mirror and the preset focus. The reflecting element is disposed between the light splitting element and the convex mirror.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Yi-Cheng Liu, Chun-Jen Weng, Tai-Shan Liao, Guo-Hao Lu
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Patent number: 11431888Abstract: Auto-focus method and a remote sensing satellite are disclosed. The satellite comprises at least a focal plane assembly (FPA) and a focus adjusting apparatus, the auto-focus method comprises: processing a point spread function (PSF) estimation to a multiple regions of a first image to generate multiple first estimated point spread functions; generating a first average point spread function according to the first estimated point spread functions; processing a Gaussian curve fitting to the first average PSF function and defining a first focus number; processing a PSF estimation to multiple regions of a second image to generate multiple second estimated PSF functions; generating a second average point spread function according to the second estimated point spread functions; processing a Gaussian curve fitting to the second average point spread function and defining a second focus number; and comparing the first focus number and the second focus number.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Shiau-Jing Liu, Yu-Lin Tsai, Li-Fen Huang
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Patent number: 11415457Abstract: The present invention provides a vibration sensor, which comprises a circuit board having an accommodating space. A sensing assembly is disposed in the accommodating space. A recess for magnet sliding is disposed in the sensing assembly. Dispose a magnet in the recess and then dispose a coil layer on an arbitrary side or both sides of the sensing assembly. Furthermore, a lubricating layer is coated on the recess. Alternatively, the recess can be a vacuum structure or a hollow cross-sectional structure for reducing the friction between the recess and the magnet. Alternatively, the coil layer can be coated with a protective layer or multiple layers can be stacked. Without increasing the area of the sensor, the sensing on the variation of magnetic flux can be improved. Accordingly, the vibration sensor according to the present invention can achieve wideband detection of vibrations.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Yu-Sheng Lai, Jui-Min Liu, Hsu-Chun Cheng, Mei-I Li, Chun-Chi Chen, Cheng-San Wu, Jia-Min Shieh
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Patent number: 11416449Abstract: The present invention provides a method of synchronous deletion for distributed storage system. According to the present invention, after a first host accesses one or more first datum, a first data list and a second data list will be created in a blockchain network corresponding to the modification of the data in the first host. Then the first data list and the second data list are used to update a second host. Accordingly, by taking advantages of the indestructibility of the blockchain technology, the existence of the first data list and the second data list will be maintained. Then the second data accessed by the second host will still be consistent even the first host has modified them. In addition, a hardware safety module can be further adopted to ensure the correctness of the execution file in the second host.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Lo-Yao Yeh, Peggy Joy Lu, Chia-Hsien Hung
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Patent number: 11363386Abstract: The present application discloses a system for converting vibration to voice frequency wirelessly and a method thereof. By sensing a first vibration variation data and a voice frequency variation data of a vocal vibration part in a first sensing period, a voice frequency reference data is obtained from the voice frequency variation data and the first vibration result. A second vibration result is obtained at a second sensing period for converting to a voice frequency output signal, and the voice frequency output signal is used to output as a voice signal corresponding to the voice frequency various result. Thus, the present application provides a voice signal close to a human voice.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Chun-Ming Huang, Tay-Jyi Lin
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Patent number: 11328419Abstract: A portable biological microscopic image analysis system is suitable for analyzing a sample on a slide in real time, and the sample comes from an animal. The portable biological microscopic image analysis system includes a handheld electronic device and a microscope kit; the handheld electronic device includes an image capture unit, an image analysis module electrically connected to the image capture unit, and a real-time state analysis module electrically connected to the image analysis module; the microscope kit is detachably mounted on the handheld electronic device; wherein the image capture unit is used to obtain an image related to the sample through the microscope kit, the image analysis module is used to obtain cell information corresponding to the animal according to the image, and the real-time state analysis module is used to obtain state information corresponding to the animal according to the cell information.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Chih-Hsien Chiu, Chia-Yung Jui, Shu-Hui Hung, Peggy Joy Lu
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Patent number: 11324665Abstract: A medical intelligent device is for use with a medical jar. The medical jar defines an accommodating space for containing at least one medicine. The medication intelligent device includes a cover and an auxiliary medicine deliver. The cover is detachably mounted on the medical jar. The auxiliary medicine deliver is disposed on the cover and includes a main control chip and a medicine delivery gate electrically connected to the main control chip. The main control chip is used to move the gate between a closed position and an opened position relative to the cover. In the closed position, the medicine delivery gate closes the accommodating space. In the opened position, the medicine delivery gate opens the accommodating space.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Shaw-Ben Shi, Shu-Hui Hung, Wei-Hua Teng
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Patent number: 11314035Abstract: The present invention is directed to an adjustable optical element supporting structure comprising a first structure group, a second structure group, a third structure group and a fourth structure group. The second structure group is disposed on the first structure group, the third structure group is disposed on the second structure group, and the fourth structure group is disposed on the third structure group. Each of the first structure group, the second structure group and the third structure group includes a supporting beam and a node assemble, and the position of the node assemble can be adjusted along a radial or a tangential direction. The fourth structure group is a supporting member having three branches, and a supporting pad made by an elastic material is disposed on the supporting member for supporting an optical element. Accordingly, the present invention can evenly support the optical element having different sizes and structures.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventor: Yi-Kai Huang
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Patent number: 11268845Abstract: A liquid level monitoring system includes: a hardware unit with a tube to extend through a surface of a liquid; a processor unit generating control signals that respectively correspond to target frequencies; a sound generator unit generating, respectively based on the control signals, incident sound waves that transmit in the tube and that are reflected by the surface of the liquid to respectively form reflected sound waves; and a sensor unit for sensing the reflected sound waves to respectively generate feedback signals. The processor unit determines a maximum amplitude frequency based on the feedback signals, and calculates a level of the surface of the liquid based on the maximum amplitude frequency and a length of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Chun-Ming Huang, Chen-Chia Chen, Chih-Hsing Lin, Chien-Ming Wu
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Publication number: 20220019049Abstract: The present invention is directed to an adjustable optical element supporting structure comprising a first structure group, a second structure group, a third structure group and a fourth structure group. The second structure group is disposed on the first structure group, the third structure group is disposed on the second structure group, and the fourth structure group is disposed on the third structure group. Each of the first structure group, the second structure group and the third structure group includes a supporting beam and a node assemble, and the position of the node assemble can be adjusted along a radial or a tangential direction. The fourth structure group is a supporting member having three branches, and a supporting pad made by an elastic material is disposed on the supporting member for supporting an optical element. Accordingly, the present invention can evenly support the optical element having different sizes and structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventor: Yi-Kai Huang
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Publication number: 20210377439Abstract: Auto-focus method and a remote sensing satellite are disclosed. The satellite comprises at least a focal plane assembly (FPA) and a focus adjusting apparatus, the auto-focus method comprises: processing a point spread function (PSF) estimation to a multiple regions of a first image to generate multiple first estimated point spread functions; generating a first average point spread function according to the first estimated point spread functions; processing a Gaussian curve fitting to the first average PSF function and defining a first focus number; processing a PSF estimation to multiple regions of a second image to generate multiple second estimated PSF functions; generating a second average point spread function according to the second estimated point spread functions; processing a Gaussian curve fitting to the second average point spread function and defining a second focus number; and comparing the first focus number and the second focus number.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Shiau-Jing Liu, Yu-Lin Tsai, Li-Fen Huang