Patents Assigned to National Kaohsiung University of Applied Science
  • Patent number: 10384996
    Abstract: A fluorene-containing compound having a formula (I) where X and R are as defined in as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventors: Fu-San Yen, Chi-Han Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9958663
    Abstract: A light-trapping cancer cell stage testing method includes: measuring a first average escape velocity or range of first cancer cells and a second average escape velocity or range of second cancer cells whose stage is known and differ from that of the first cancer cells and whose types are known; utilizing the first average escape velocity and the second average escape velocity to calculate a reference ratio to build a database; selecting stage-unknown cancer cells and measuring an escape velocity of the stage-unknown cancer cells (type-known); utilizing the escape velocity of the stage-unknown cancer cells and an escape velocity of reference-stage cancer cells to calculate a ratio; and determining a stage of the stage-unknown cancer cells with a result comparing the ratio of the escape velocities for the stage-unknown cancer cells with the reference ratios stored in the database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventors: Shih-Kun Liu, Li-Chin Chen, Chia-Ching Tsai, Wen-Kai Hsieh, Fong-Min Hsu, Yong-Jai Shen, Wei-Yi Sung
  • Patent number: 9905007
    Abstract: A physiological information detection system includes an image-capturing unit, an image-processing unit and a data-transmitting unit. The image-capturing unit is provided to capture a series of images of head portions and connects with the image-capturing unit to receive the captured images. The image-processing unit is operated to process the captured images and to trace a head portion area and a neck portion area thereof in the processed images. The image-processing unit is further operated to process the captured images to retrieve temperature data from the selected head portion area and the selected neck portion area. The image-processing unit is further operated to convert variations of the temperature data into estimated pulse data. The data-transmitting unit connects with the image-processing unit to transmit the estimated pulse data to a predetermined device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventor: Gwo-Jia Jong
  • Patent number: 9883667
    Abstract: A bug zapper includes a body, a fan and a light source. The body has a compartment, an opening, a channel arranged between the compartment and the opening, and a coupling portion arranged between the compartment and the channel. The channel is formed by an enclosed reflection wall and gradually expands from the coupling portion towards the opening. The fan is coupled with the coupling portion. The light source is mounted on a location of the body adjacent to the fan and irradiates light in the channel. As such, the efficiency in attracting the mosquitoes is outstanding, and the negative effect to the human is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventors: Hsiao-Yi Lee, Yu-Nan Liu, Yu-Jen Liu, Hsin-Yi Ma
  • Patent number: 9805246
    Abstract: A fingerprint processing system includes an input unit, a calculation unit and an output unit. The input unit is applied to input an original fingerprint image. The calculation unit is applied to decompose the original fingerprint image to a decomposed image by singular value decomposition (SVD) and the decomposed image is transformed into a plurality of sub-band images by discrete wavelet transformation (DWT) with a template. A plurality of compensation weight coefficients of DWT are calculated to compensate the sub-band images to generate a plurality of compensated sub-band images which are rebuilt by an inverse DWT. After rebuilding the compensated sub-band images, the output unit is applied to output an enhanced fingerprint image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventor: Jing-Wein Wang
  • Patent number: 9669527
    Abstract: A digital torque wrench mainly comprises a transmission rod of wrench body provided in a handle, and a tool head provided at the exterior of the handle. An abutment surface on the other end of the transmission rod is to abut with one end of a lever arm. A roller is provided on the other end of the lever arm, and a rolling member opposite to the roller is also provided. A latch member on an actuator is inserted between the roller and the rolling member. Further, a controller is coupled with the actuator and a torque sensing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventors: Shine-Tzong Ho, Bo-Yi Zhuang
  • Patent number: 9233496
    Abstract: A mold system includes a carrier platform and an adjustment mechanism. The carrier platform is provided to arrange at least one mold member. The adjustment mechanism includes at least two adjustment units arranged on the carrier platform. Each of the adjustment units includes a positioning member and an electrically-driven adjustment member pivotally-connected therewith. In adjustment operation, the positioning members commonly engage with the mold member and are driven by the electrically-driven adjustment members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Wu, Cheng-Hao Chiu, Chieh-Ju Wu, Kai-En Chang
  • Patent number: 9194991
    Abstract: A fiber optic sensor structure includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a third substrate, a first fiber optic sensor and a second fiber optic sensor. The first substrate has a first groove, while the second substrate has a second groove. A manufacturing method includes: arranging the first fiber optic sensor in the first groove and arranging the second fiber optic sensor the second groove; and stacking the second substrate on the first substrate and stacking the third substrate on the second substrate. When assembled, the first fiber optic sensor is provided between the first substrate and the second substrate, and the second fiber optic sensor is provided between the second substrate and the third substrate to form a double-layer fiber optic sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventors: Chia-Chin Chiang, Kuang-Chuan Liu
  • Publication number: 20150213965
    Abstract: A method of making a europium ion doped working electrode, which comprises the following steps: anodizing a Ti foil to obtain an electrode body; dipping the electrode body into an acid solution, which contains 0.035 to 0.045 M of europium ions, followed by thermal treating in a closed system under 100° C. to 180° C. and calcining. Based on the steps above, the fabrication of a working electrode is simplified and the cost is decreased. Also, a europium ion doped working electrode that can enhance the photoelectric conversion efficiency of a back side illuminated TiO2-based DSSC to 153.7 times is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Science
    Inventors: Wein-Duo Yang, Hsin-Yi Liu
  • Patent number: 9028100
    Abstract: The adjustable LED lens has a body having a light incident surface and a light-emitting surface respectively mounted on two opposite sides of the body. The light-emitting surface has a concave tapered surface. The adjustable LED lens is mounted on a holder. A distance between the adjustable LED lens and the holder is changeable. An LED is mounted on the holder, wherein a light generated by the LED passes through the light incident surface and the light-emitting surface of the body. The concave tapered surface of the light-emitting surface increases a light distribution angle to increase an illumination range and decrease a glare. The distance between the adjustable LED lens and the LED is changeable to adjust a light shape as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventors: Hsiao-I Li, Yong-Lin Chang, Wei-Chen Yen, Yung-Ta Tsai
  • Patent number: 8977045
    Abstract: A recognition method includes: retrieving a component image from an image source; utilizing SVD (singular value decomposition) to decompose the component image; and utilizing the decomposed component image for image recognition. In an embodiment, the recognition method further includes: utilizing a light compensation method to calculate at least one light compensation coefficient; utilizing the light compensation coefficient to process the component image to obtain a light-compensated component image; and utilizing the light-compensated component image for image recognition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventor: Jing-Wein Wang
  • Patent number: 8951699
    Abstract: An adjustable photo-mask for providing variable properties includes a casing and a plate. The casing has a receiving room inside and a plurality of openings, with the openings extending from the receiving room to a front face of the casing. The plate has a plurality of through holes, with an axial direction of the through holes defined as a ray-transmission direction, with the plate slideably received in the receiving room, and with the through holes and the openings totally or partially overlapping in the ray-transmission direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Science
    Inventors: Chia-Chin Chiang, Chien-Chia Tseng
  • Publication number: 20150034860
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a composite membranes containing a metal ion adsorbent, the method comprising the following steps: mixing a metal ion adsorbent powder and a solvent to form a mixture, wherein the solvent is capable of dissolving cellulose; mixing the mixture and cellulose to form a gel blend; removing the solvent from the gel blend, and drying the gel blend to obtain a composite membrane containing a metal ion adsorbent. By means of mixing metal ion adsorbent and cellulose by phase inversion to obtain the composite membrane containing a metal ion adsorbent, the composite membrane containing a metal ion adsorbent can remove heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventors: Wein-Duo Yang, Lin-Hsiang Huang, Zen-Ja Chung
  • Patent number: 8895448
    Abstract: To form a single crystal silicon membrane with a suspension layer, a single crystal silicon substrate with crystal orientation <111> is prepared. A doped layer is formed on the top surface of the single crystal silicon substrate. Multiple main etching windows are formed through the doped layer. A cavity is formed through the single crystal silicon substrate by anisotropic etching. The doped layer is above the cavity to form a suspension layer. If two electrode layers are formed on the two ends of the suspension layer, a micro-heater is constructed. The main etching windows extend in parallel to a crystal plane {111}. By both the single crystal structure and different impurity concentrations of the single crystal silicon substrate, the single crystal silicon substrate has a higher etch selectivity. When a large-area cavity is formed, the thickness of the suspension layer is still controllable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventor: Chung-Nan Chen
  • Publication number: 20140306362
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light-guide device includes: obtaining a substrate having a flow passage; providing inkjet printing equipment having a liquid jetting head apparatus; and injecting an optical wave guide micro-droplet into the flow passage by using the liquid jetting head apparatus of the inkjet printing equipment, to form a light-guide device in the flow passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventor: Chin-Tai CHEN
  • Patent number: 8793016
    Abstract: A hexapod robot device includes a main body and six legs coupled thereto. Each leg has a first connecting rod pivotally connected with the main body, a first driver electrically pivotally connected between the main body and the first connecting rod, with the first driver controllably driving the first connecting rod to move forward and backward along a longitudinal direction, a second connecting rod pivotally connected with the first connecting rod, and a second driver pivotally connected between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, with the second driver controllably driving the second connecting rod to move upward and downward along a vertical direction. The second connecting rod further has an end to engage with the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Science
    Inventor: Chih-Hsiung Yang
  • Publication number: 20140205935
    Abstract: An adjustable photo-mask for providing variable properties is proposed. The adjustable photo-mask includes a casing and a plate. The casing has a receiving room inside and a plurality of openings, with the openings extending from the receiving room to a front face of the casing. The plate has a plurality of through holes, with an axial direction of the through holes being defined as a ray-transmission direction, with the plate being slide-ably received in the receiving room, and with the through holes and the openings totally or partially overlapping in the ray-transmission direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventors: Chia-Chin Chiang, Chien-Chia Tseng
  • Patent number: 8670892
    Abstract: An unmanned trackless order picking forklift system includes a vehicle-driving system, a vehicle-position-adjusting system and a pallet-scanning system each of which is provided in a forklift truck and electrically connected with a CPU device. The vehicle-position-adjusting system is operated to detect a predetermined route so that the CPU device controls the vehicle-driving system to drive the forklift truck along the predetermined route from a first position to a second position. The pallet-scanning system is operated to scan a designated pallet along the predetermined route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Science
    Inventor: Chih-Hsiung Yang
  • Publication number: 20130344233
    Abstract: A process for preparing a solid state electrolyte used in an electrochemical capacitor includes the steps of: (a) preparing a mixture of a water-retaining clay-based mineral component and a film-forming hydroxyl-containing polymer component; (b) subjecting the mixture to a crosslinking reaction so as to form a polymer matrix membrane including a polymer matrix and an ion-permeable film; and (c) treating the polymer matrix membrane with an aqueous solution which includes a plurality of positive and negative ions so as to permit the positive and negative ions to permeate the ion-permeable film to be retained in the polymer matrix, thereby forming the solid state electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventor: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
  • Patent number: 8520910
    Abstract: A method for predicting constellations includes the steps of: providing probability data of correlations between constellations and combined fingerprint types and blood types, and constellation fortune-telling data; detecting and classifying a fingerprint image; inputting a personal blood type; calculating probabilities of correlations between the constellations and the combined fingerprint types and blood types; and correspondingly outputting the constellation fortune-telling data according to the calculated probability. A constellation-predicting system of a preferred embodiment includes a fingerprint-image-detecting device, a blood-type-inputting unit, a calculating unit, a memory unit and a terminal unit which are connected to form the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
    Inventor: Jing-Wein Wang