Patents Assigned to Quanta Computers Inc.
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Patent number: 8120648Abstract: The invention discloses a method for displaying a stereoscopic image, wherein the stereoscopic image includes a first-eye image and a second-eye image. The method is to firstly calculate a shift of the first-eye image with respect to the second-eye image. Then, the method moves the first-eye image for a length of a shift. Afterward, the method outputs the moved first-eye image and the second-eye image to display the stereoscopic image. Thereby, the parallax of the stereoscopic image is adjusted, so as to enhance the synthesizing effect of the stereoscopic image created.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Yun-Cheng Liu, Tung-Lin Hsieh, Ching-Chun Chiang
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Patent number: 8120785Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for inspecting a three-dimensional sensor. According to the invention, a light source is controlled to emit a light of a known phase, and the known phase of the emitted light is altered by at least two known phase values. The three-dimensional sensor is driven in sensing the light reflected by the inspecting space to capture an image. In accordance with the captured image and the relative angle and the active brightness of each pixel thereof and the plurality of reference data, at least two quality data relative to the three-dimensional sensor are calculated.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Quanta Computer, Inc.Inventors: Iman Hung, Yu-Chi Chung, Hsin-Hung Lee
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Patent number: 8118333Abstract: The invention discloses a lock device. The lock device is used for detachably mounting a cover on a base. A recess is formed on the cover. A first hole is formed on the bottom of the recess, and a first retainer is extended out of the bottom of the recess. The lock device includes a first sliding member, a first elastomer, and a second sliding member. A column which is capable of passing through the first hole is formed on the first sliding member. A second retainer which is used for the first retainer to lock is formed on the second sliding member. When the first sliding member slides toward the base along a first axle, the column pushes the second retainer to make the second sliding member slide toward a second axle, so as to make the second retainer separate from the first retainer.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Jen-Hsiang Lee, Po-Li Hsieh, Chai-Cheng Lu
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Publication number: 20120032921Abstract: An optical touch system includes a first light source, a second light source, a sensing module and a processing module. The lighting timing of the second light source differs with the lighting timing of the first light source by a phase. The sensing module is for capturing a sensing image related to a touch point on a panel, and receiving a first bounce light of the touch point corresponding to the first light source and a second bounce light of the touch point corresponding to the second light source. The processing module is for obtaining angle information according to the sensing image, calculating a phase difference between the first bounce light and the second bounce light to obtain distance information, and determining a coordinate corresponding to the touch point according to the angle information and the distance information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Ping-Chung Lin, Chen-Kuan Lin, Yu-Chen Chen, Yi-Chien Lin
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Publication number: 20120032922Abstract: An optical touch system includes a substrate, at least one sensor, a processing unit and an analysis unit. The substrate has a touch region. The at least one sensor is used for capturing a full-size image of the touch region, wherein the full-size image includes a central region image near a light axis of the at least one sensor, and a side region image. The processing unit is used for sampling the central region image to obtain a central compressed image and transmitting the central compressed image and the side region image under a normal mode. The analysis unit is used for analyzing the central compressed image and the side region image to obtain a touch point coordinate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Ping-Chung Lin, Chen-Kuan Lin, Yi-Chien Lin, Yu-Chen Chen
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Publication number: 20120026730Abstract: A light guide member and a light irradiation module with the light guide member and an electric device with the light irradiation module are provided in the invention in which the light guide member has a cone shaped body and a ring shaped flange. The cone shaped body has an opening at an apex of one end of the cone shaped body. The ring shaped flange is extended from a circular rim of the other end of the cone shaped body. One inner surface of the opening is defined as a light incident surface, and a circular rim surface of the ring shaped flange surrounding the cone shaped body is defined as a light emitting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Chen-Ping Yeh, Yen-Ching Wang
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Patent number: 8107367Abstract: The invention discloses a method of establishing an adaptive mobile cluster network. The method comprises the steps of: (a) determining a network service requested by a mobile communication device; (b) according to the requested network service, determining at least one communication parameter needed by the mobile communication device; (c) according to the needed communication parameter, selecting a header device from a plurality of wireless communication devices by the communication device; (d) selecting a plurality of agent devices from the remaining wireless communication devices by the header device; and (e) selecting a plurality of normal devices from the remaining wireless communication devices by the agent devices, so as to establish the adaptive mobile cluster network.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Jie-Min Chen, Kai-Wen Tien
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Publication number: 20120018139Abstract: A cooling apparatus for server rack is disclosed, which is disposed above at least one server rack. The cooling apparatus for server rack includes a fan module disposed at a back end above the least one server rack, a heat exchanger module disposed at a front end above the least one server rack, and an air guide connecting the fan module and the heat exchanger module. A hot air exhausted from the back end of the least one server rack is extracted by the fan module and is sent to the heat exchanger module through the air guide, and the hot air is cooled by the heat exchanger module, and a cool air is exhausted from the front end of the least one server rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Kai-Hung Lin, Chih-Ming Chen, Wen-Liang Huang
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Publication number: 20120023210Abstract: An operation method for a server system includes: (A) under control of a hardware abstraction layer (HAL), a plurality of node management units sharing a hardware resource; (B) if one of the node management units needs to use the hardware resource, the node management unit sending an instruction or a data to the HAL and accordingly the HAL using the hardware resource in represent of the node management unit; and (C) if an external instruction is received, the HAL identifying which transmission port of the hardware resource receives the external instruction, so to send the external instruction to a corresponding node management unit, and after the external instruction is executed, the corresponding node management unit sending back an information to the HAL so that the HAL sends back the information to an external system administrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Te-Hsien LAI, Yu-Cheng Chen, Ching-Fu Kung
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Patent number: 8100441Abstract: An electronic device and its push-lock and push-release type of latch structure are provided in the invention. The latch structure includes a platform, an elastic restorable element connected to the platform, and two side bases respectively disposed on two opposite edges of the platform. Each of the side bases has a base body having a loop track with a stopper, a driven element movably disposed on the base body and movable with the platform, and a āUā type rod pivotally connected to the driven element at one end thereof and extending into the loop track at another end thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Wen-Chieh Liao, Wei-Cheng Wang
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Patent number: 8100442Abstract: A rotary lock mechanism disclosed includes a housing, a linear latch, and a rotary latch. The linear latch is disposed next to the housing and slides corresponding to the housing. The rotary latch is pivoted at a side of the housing, which faces the position structure. The rotary latch includes a dual-angle ramp disposed facing the linear latch. The linear latch may touch the dual-angle ramp to rotate the rotary latch when the linear latch slides corresponding to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Chih-Chiang Hsu, Tsung-Ju Chiang
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Patent number: 8103290Abstract: The invention provides a method for guiding a mobile communication device in a wireless communication network. At first, the method according to the invention determines a plurality of referenced positions covered in the wireless communication network. Afterward, the method obtains a plurality of communication quality parameters which each corresponds to one of the plurality of referenced positions. Next, the method transmits the plurality of referenced positions and the plurality of communication quality parameters to the mobile communication device and receives a target position from the mobile communication device. Then, the method determines a current position relative to the mobile communication device. Finally, according to the target position and the current position, the method generates a guiding information and transmits the guiding information to the mobile communication device.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Quanta Computer, Inc.Inventor: Kai-Wen Tien
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Patent number: 8102650Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a first body, a second body, an axle assembly, a supporting frame, a display panel, a lens unit and a reflective unit. The second body is connected to the first body. The axle assembly is disposed between the first body and the second body, and via which first body is rotatable relative to the second body. The supporting frame is disposed in the second body and connected to the axle assembly, wherein the supporting frame is rotated with the rotation of the axle assembly. The display panel is fastened in the supporting frame. The lens unit is disposed on an end of the supporting frame. The reflective unit is disposed on the supporting frame and adjacent to the display panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Wen-Ji Tsai, Bo-Ren Yan, Tsung-Yu Wu
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Patent number: 8103286Abstract: The invention discloses a wireless communication system including first mobile devices, a second mobile device, and a system end. The system end cooperates with the second device to determine a coordinate of each of the first mobile devices. When each of the first mobile devices receives a signal from the system end, each of the first mobile devices can detect its corresponding received signal strength. The system end or the second mobile device is capable of generating a received signal strength distribution map according to the coordinates and the strengths of the received signals.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventor: Kai-Wen Tien
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Publication number: 20120013577Abstract: An optical touch structure including a light guide element, a light source, a reflecting mirror, and an image sensor is provided. The light guide element has a light-emitting surface. The light guide element guides the light provided by the light source to the light-emitting surface. The extending direction of the reflecting mirror is substantially perpendicular to the light-emitting surface. The intersection of the reflecting mirror and the light guide element is defined as a first position. The light guide element and the reflecting mirror define a touch range. The image sensor is disposed on a second position opposite to the first position. The sensing area of the image sensor at least covers the touch range. When the proceeding path of the first direction light is shorter than that of the second direction light, the strength of the second direction light is larger than that of the first direction light.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventor: Chien-Hung LIN
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Patent number: 8090018Abstract: The invention discloses an image processing apparatus for improving the definition of an input image. The input image consists of a plurality of pixels, and the pixels are divided into an edge portion and a background portion. The image processing apparatus includes a compound operating unit, a sharpness processing unit, and an edge detecting unit. The compound operating unit is used for generating a noise-eliminated image by subjecting the input image to an open-close process and a close-open process. The sharpness processing unit is used for generating an enhanced image by subjecting the input image to a sharpness process. The edge detecting unit is used for receiving the noise-eliminated image and the enhanced image and determining whether each pixel of the input image belongs to the edge portion or the background portion, so as to selectively output the gray level of each pixel of the enhanced or noise-eliminated image.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Tung-Lin Hsieh, Yu-Wen Huang, Ming-Horng Shiu, Hsin-Hung Lee
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Publication number: 20110316760Abstract: A multi-band antenna includes a connecting conductor, first and second conducting arms, and a loop conductor. The connecting conductor has a feed-in end and a connecting end. The first conducting arm is connected to the connecting end of the connecting conductor. The second connecting arm is connected to the connecting end of the connecting conductor and is substantially perpendicular to the first connecting arm. The loop conductor has first and second radiator sections, each adjacent and substantially parallel to a respective one of the first and second conducting arms. The loop conductor forms a substantially L-shaped gap with the first and second conducting arms, further has a grounding end adjacent to the feed-in end, and extends from the grounding end to the feed-in end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Chao-Hsu Wu, Chi-Yin Fang
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Patent number: 8085532Abstract: An electronic device includes a first, a second body, and an engaging mechanism. The second body is connected to the first body and rotates relatively to the first body. The engaging mechanism, disposed on the second body, includes a rotating member and a moving member. The rotating member is rotatably disposed on the second body. The moving member is movably disposed on the second body and abuts the rotating member. The second body is fastened to the first body by the moving member of the engaging mechanism. When the rotating member rotates along a first direction, the moving member is pushed along a second direction to depart from the first body.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventor: Chen Tseng
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Patent number: 8086278Abstract: The invention discloses a holding apparatus, which includes a fixed body, a carrying stand and a signal cable. The fixed body includes a ball joint, extending portion and a cable tunnel. The cable tunnel, disposed within the fixed body, is connected to a first opening of the ball joint. The carrying stand includes a casing, a pivot component and a transmitting interface. The ball joint is pivotally connected to the pivot component through a second opening of the casing. The signal cable, disposed through the cable tunnel of the ball joint, is electrically connected to the transmitting interface within the carrying stand. When the carrying stand rotates relative to the fixed body, a limiting portion of the pivot component is used for stopping the extending portion, so as to limit a rotating angle of the carrying stand.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Chin-Chen Li, Chi-Yuan Wang
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Publication number: 20110309984Abstract: A twin-Vee-type dual band antenna includes interconnected first and second conductor arms and interconnected first and second mirroring conductor arms disposed on a substrate. The second conductor arm has a radiator section extending parallel to the first conductor arm. The first mirroring conductor arm is symmetrical to the first conductor arm, and forms an angle (?) of less than 180 degrees with the first conductor arm. The second mirroring conductor arm is symmetrical to the second conductor arm, and has a radiator section extending parallel to the first mirroring conductor arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Chieh-Ping Chiu, Feng-Jen Weng, I-Ping Yen, Hsiao-Wei Wu