Patents Assigned to National Applied Research Laboratories
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Publication number: 20160061671Abstract: An optical element stress aberration calculation system and method, where a stress distribution is obtained through a stress analysis and a light tracking technologies, and then a stress distribution generated by incident lights with different viewing angles is calculated, so that a stress aberration error is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Ming-Ying HSU, Shenq-Tsong CHANG, Ting-Ming HUANG
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Patent number: 9272102Abstract: Disclosed is a medicine box counter, which comprise a case body, comprising a bottom seat, an upper cap movably combined with the case body, and a plurality of resilient elements disposed between the bottom seat and the upper cap. As such, the medicine and the bottom seat are directly combined so that when the user exerts a pressure upon the upper cap in the use course, the resilient elements may be indirectly extruded and thus the bottom seat triggers the count mechanism to count, and after the pressure on the upper cap is released, the upper cap automatically restores to its original position by means of the resilient elements, whereby achieving the efficacies of rapid assembly, convenient use, effective medicine-taken count and reduced manufacturing cost are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Chih-Sheng Yu, Yu-Cheng Ou, Fan-Chun Hsieh, Ping-Hung Lin, Shui-Jung Chen, Jiann-Shiun Kao, Shu-Hui Hung
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Patent number: 9269857Abstract: Disclosed are a method and system for eliminating yellow ring phenomenon occurring on the white light emitting diode (LED) based on a blue light chip exciting yellow phosphor powders and having a packaging surface enclosing thereon. Lightspot images are repeatedly acquired outside the white LED, and then each analyzed to see if the yellow ring still exists on a lightspot. If yes, a further atomization process is performed on the packaging surface of white LED, until the acquired and analyzed image shows no yellow ring exists. A lightspot-by-lightspot basis is used in the yellow ring elimination task. In the image analysis, a look up table may be provided in advanced or established at the same time simultaneously with the yellow ring elimination task. The atomization performed on the lightspot may also consider a width issue.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Ching-Ching Yang, Hsin-Yi Tsai, Yi-Ju Chen, Kuo-Cheng Huang
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Patent number: 9255944Abstract: A platinum-platinum silicide modified silicon composite tip apex, and a method for forming the aforesaid tip apex are disclosed, where a metallic precursor solution and a silicon probe are reacted to form a local platinum nano-structure, which could be precisely controlled with local selectivity, and a local platinum silicide layer is formed between the platinum nano-structure and the silicon probe with an atmospheric microwave annealing (a-MWA) process conducted as well, largely enhancing the conductivity of the tip and spatial resolution of the field detection in field sensitive scanning probe microscopy. In addition to exemption from a stray-field effect and thus having better image quality, the platinum silicide-containing probe could more efficiently enhance the interfacial electron transfer efficiency as compared to the probe tip having only a platinum nano-structure, so that the probe could be applicable to a controlled conductive probe having high spatial resolution.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Chun-Ting Lin, Ming-Hua Shiao, Shu-Hung Tung, Mao-Nan Chang
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Publication number: 20160033409Abstract: A fluorescence intensity analyzing and fluorescence image synthesizing system and method are disclosed. The first fluorescence intensity detection device successively detects the plurality of first fluorescence intensities according to the first timing and the second fluorescence intensity detection device successively detects the plurality of second fluorescence intensities according to the second timing, and then the picture processing device analyzes the first and second timings and synthesizes the first and second fluorescence intensity ranges into the synthesized picture according to the fluorescence intensities, whereby the image processing technology may be used to calculate the fluorescence target range and thus mark the fluorescence target range.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicants: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIES, NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITYInventors: Rui-Cian WENG, Min-Yu LIN, Chi-Hung HUANG, Yen-Pei LU, Wen-Shiang CHEN, Chia-Wen LO
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Patent number: 9240054Abstract: In a method for monitoring water level of a water body, a monitoring system is configured to: capture a current image that has a portion of the water body, and a remaining portion aside from the portion of the water body; process the current image into a processed image that includes a water body region corresponding to the portion of the water body, and a background region corresponding to the remaining portion of the current image; mark, on the processed image, a plurality of virtual alert points according to a predetermined water level of the water body; determine whether at least one of the virtual alert points is located within the water body region of the processed image; and generate a monitoring result according to the determination thus made.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Shi-Wei Lo, Chien-Hao Tseng, Lun-Chi Chen, Jyh-Hong Wu, Fang-Pang Lin, Wei-Fuu Yang, Ming-Chang Shieh, Chun-Ming Su, Hui-Lin Chen
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Publication number: 20160003706Abstract: A measuring method for an optical element for obtaining a plurality of measurement errors of the optical element is disclosed, which comprises steps of irradiating a laser ray to an overall portion of the optical element, wherein the optical element is supported as one of a horizontal state and a vertical state; rotating continuously the optical element with 360 degrees to reflect the laser ray to obtain a reflected light wavefront picture from the reflected laser ray; analyzing the reflected light wavefront picture to obtain a plurality of aberration characteristics information, respectively, each being one of a sine and a cosine wave functions of a wavefront error for each of the plurality of specified rotation angles; analyzing a plurality of interference factors each for the plurality of measurement errors on each of the plurality of aberration characteristics information, respectively; calculating and extracting a plurality of classified aberration characteristics information for each of the plurality ofType: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Shenq-Tsong CHANG, Wei-Cheng LIN, Ting-Ming HUANG
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Patent number: 9191128Abstract: A spread spectrum clock generator for generating a spread spectrum clock signal is provided. The spread spectrum clock generator includes a phase-locked loop system and a random walk modulator. The random walk modulator generates a modulating signal according to a random walk model. Then, the phase-locked loop system generates a clock signal with spread spectrum in response to the modulating signal. A method for generating the spread spectrum clock signal using the spread spectrum clock generator is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Yu-Shao Shiao, Yu-Hsiang Chang, Guo-Wei Huang
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Patent number: 9183739Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated system of full optical complete bridge safety monitoring with speech warming for smart phones. The Integrated system of full optical complete bridge safety monitoring includes a stabilizing device, optical sensing device and communication device. The basic structure involves cable and optical fiber connecting two ends and joined by heat shrink tubes. A measuring segment is located between two heat shrink tubes. The stabilizing device provides a pre-determined tensile strength to the measuring segment. The optical fiber sensing device detects a response via a Fiber Bragg grating in the optical fiber's measuring segment. When the measuring segment receives a response, it changes from first phase to second phase and creates a signal change from the reflected signals. Signal processing device converts the signal changes to physical parameters. The communication device sends warning signals to users.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventor: Zheng-Kuan Lee
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Publication number: 20150313518Abstract: The present invention is an image based oxygen saturation measuring device and method thereof. The method comprises steps of providing a plurality of red lights and a plurality of infrared lights arranged uniformly in an interlocked fashion and turned on alternatively; controlling the plurality of red lights and infrared lights to irradiate onto a selected skin area of a testee to have a red light turn-on period and an infrared light turn-on period; receiving a reflected version of the plurality of red lights and infrared lights from the selected skin area, respectively; and analyzing one reflected red light and one infrared light to acquire an oxygen saturation index for each of the coordination points. By means of the present invention, the measurement of oxygen saturation may be much exempted from effects brought from exterior interference and poor blood circulation, and may achieve a large measurement area in a single time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Hsin-Yi TSAI, Kuo-Cheng HUANG, Yi-Ju CHEN, Han-Chao CHANG
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Publication number: 20150280010Abstract: A transistor device structure includes a substrate, a first polycrystalline semiconductor thin film and a first transistor unit. The first polycrystalline semiconductor thin film is disposed on the substrate. A grain diameter of the first polycrystalline semiconductor thin film is greater than 1 micrometer and a thickness of the first polycrystalline semiconductor thin film is less than three hundredths of the grain diameter. The first transistor unit is disposed on the first polycrystalline semiconductor thin film and includes a first gate dielectric layer and a first gate structure. The first gate dielectric layer is disposed on a surface of the first polycrystalline thin film semiconductor. The first gate structure is disposed on a surface of the first gate dielectric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Jia-Min SHIEH, Wen-Hsien HUANG, Chang-Hong SHEN, Chih-Chao YANG, Tung-Ying HSIEH
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Patent number: 9145601Abstract: A composite material which expands the range of light-absorption of an original constitution material, which is formed through two or more total oxides contacting and fixing to the oxygen reduced oxides with the same composition of materials as the total oxides. The composite material can excite the light-driven reaction to achieve an enlarged absorption range of the light band. In the contacting and fixing process of the composite material, a calcination process is not required, so that the process can be applied to a substrate which is plastic or not suitable for high-temperature heating.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Instrument Technology Research Center, National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Din Ping Tsai, Hung Ji Huang
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Publication number: 20150268272Abstract: A conducted type current probe is provided herein and comprises a plurality of first resistors, at least one second resistor, a first connective port, and a second connective port. The first resistors are connected in parallel to form a resistor with 1? resistance value, and the resistance value of the second resistor is 49?. The first resistors and the second resistor are connected. The first connective port is connected with a test end of a test Integrated Circuit (IC), and the second connective port is connected with a test receiver by a coaxial cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Yin-Cheng CHANG, Da-Chiang CHANG
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Patent number: 9140619Abstract: A piezoelectric vacuum gauge includes an actuator with a flexible portion, an actuating unit, a sensor unit, a signal input terminal and a signal output terminal, and a fixture unit having a base portion and a cover portion. An external signal is generated by a signal generator. Receive and transmit an external signal to an actuating unit by the signal input terminal so that the actuating unit has a vibration. Prompt a flexible portion by the actuating unit to produce a first resonant motion when the actuating unit having the vibration. The first resonant motion converts into a second resonant motion because the flexible portion is subject to a damping force of ambient air. Prompt a sensor unit by the second resonant motion to cause a shape transformation of the sensor unit to generate a detecting signal. Output the detecting signal to an external instrument by a signal output terminal of sensor unit to calculate a vacuum pressure value.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Chia-Che Wu, Chi-Shao Chen, Che-Yu Lin, Fong-Zhi Chen, Fan-Chun Hsieh
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Patent number: 9126968Abstract: The present invention relates to a quinic acid derivative, preparation process of the same and pharmaceutical uses thereof. The quinic acid derivative has a quinic acid-like structure which binds to CD28, blocks T-cell signal 2 pathway via CD28, and suppresses T-cell activation. The C-1 carboxyl group, the C-3 hydroxyl group and the C-4 hydroxyl group of quinic acid are modified to attenuate the cytotoxicity of the quinic acid derivative. The preparation process of the quinic acid derivative comprises 2 steps of: treating quinic acid with the first reagent in the presence of the acid catalyst to form an immediate; and treating the immediate with the second reagent to from the quinic acid derivative. With the ability to suppress T-cell activation, the quinic acid derivative is used to treats an autoimmune disease, an allergy, transplant rejection or other related immune disorder.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Hueih-Min Chen, Chung-Ming Sun, Chih-Yu Huang
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Patent number: 9122996Abstract: A method of performing real-time correction of a water stage forecast includes obtaining at least one predicted water stage of at least one time and a predicted water stage of a next time after the at least one time; obtaining at least one observed water stage of the at least one time; generating a system error of the water stage forecast according to the at least one observed water stage, the at least one predicted water stage, the predicted water stage of the next time, a Time Series method, and an Average Deviation method; utilizing a Kalman filter method to generate a random error of the water stage forecast; generating a water stage forecast correction of the next time according to the system error and the random error; and correcting a predicted water stage of the next time according to the water stage forecast correction and the predicted water stage.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Ho-Cheng Lien, Shiang-Jen Wu, Chih-Tsung Hsu
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Patent number: 9116854Abstract: An image correlation for images having speckle pattern is evaluated. Modulation transfer function (MTF) curves of speckle-pattern images captured at different times are figured out. Whether a correlation value between the MTF curves meets a threshold is checked. If the correlation value is smaller than the threshold, speckle-pattern images are re-selected for re-figuring out the MTF curves and the correlation value. Thus, error of strain and displacement for digital image correlation owing to blurring images of the on-moving target object is figured out; calculation time of the digital image correlation is reduced; and accuracy on measuring physical parameters of the target object before and after movement is improved for digital image correlation.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Chi-Hung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Yung-Hsiang Chen, Tzi-Hung Chung, Tai-Shan Liao
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Patent number: 9118338Abstract: A current-steering offset compensation circuit is configured for compensating an offset caused by process variation or environment variation of a signal processor. The signal processor includes a pair of differential input terminals and a pair of differential output terminals. The current-steering offset compensation circuit comprises a current-steering circuit connected with the signal processor, a digital control unit which generates a digital control signal according to the outputs from the pair of differential output terminals of the signal processor, and a digital-to-analog converter which receives the digital control signal and outputs a control voltage, wherein the current-steering circuit receives the control voltage, so as to steer the current of the pair of differential input terminals, to reduce the offset in the signal processor.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Ying-Zong Juang, Hann-Huei Tsai, Po-Chang Wu, Chih-Yuan Yeh, Kuei-Cheng Lin
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Patent number: 9105481Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate, at least a first N-type germanium (Ge) structure and at least a first P-type Ge structure. The first N-type Ge structure is formed on the substrate and has two end parts and at least a first central part bonded between the two end parts thereof. The first central part is floated over the substrate, and a side surface of the first central part is a {111} Ge crystallographic surface. The first P-type Ge structure is formed on the substrate and has two end parts and at least a second central part bonded between the two end parts thereof. The side surface of the second central part is a {110} Ge crystallographic surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Chee-Wee Liu, Yen-Ting Chen
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Patent number: 9103778Abstract: An image-based refractive index measuring system comprises an optical device and an electronic device. The optical device is used to guiding an external light which is passed through an analyte. The electronic device comprises an image capture module, an image analyze module and a display module. The image capture module generates a first image by capturing the external light source. The image analyze module connects to the image capture module to receive the first image, and analyzes the first image in order to generate an analytical result comprising the refractive index of the analyte. The display module connects to the image analyze module to receive and display the analytical result.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: National Applied Research LaboratoriesInventors: Tai-Shan Liao, Chi-Hung Huang, Chih-Chieh Wu, Din Ping Tsai, Shih-Jie Chou, Cheng-Fang Ho