Patents Assigned to Quanta Computers Inc.
  • Rack server
    Patent number: 9425904
    Abstract: Provided herein is a rack server including a rack, a plurality of system boards and a fan plate. The system boards are disposed within the rack, and each system board has a first wireless transceiver. The fan plate is also disposed within the rack, and the fan plate has a plurality of second transceivers, and the second transceivers are wirelessly connected to the first transceivers, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Maw-Zan Jau, Wei-Yi Chu, Ting-Chen Ko, Chia-Ming Liang
  • Horizontal coupling of vertically-oriented hard drive
    Patent number: 9406345
    Abstract: An apparatus adapted to house a component oriented in a first direction used for facilitating insertion and removal of the component in a second direction to/from a chassis, the first direction orthogonal to the second direction. The apparatus can be a caddy with an attached pivoting handle. Pivoting the handle in the first direction down towards the caddy causes the hard drive to slide in the second direction to couple with a hard drive coupling on the chassis. In some implementations, the caddy houses a hard drive in a vertical orientation, such that multiple hard drives can be coupled side-by-side to each other. In some implementations, the caddy is removably attached to the chassis. The chassis can comprise a rail, and the handle can comprise a hook. The hook attaches to the rail forming a removable attachment that allows for easy removal and insertion of the caddy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Yang, Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Wei Lin
  • Rack server system and operation method applicable thereto
    Patent number: 9389660
    Abstract: A rack server system and an operating method applicable thereto are provided. The rack server system includes a battery backup unit (BBU) and at least one server. The operating method includes: communicating the server and the BBU with each other; the BBU providing a status information and a previous self-discharging test information to the server for the server to judge a status of the BBU; and providing power from the BBU to the server and adjusting a loading of the server according to the status information of the BBU when an input power is interrupted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Maw-Zan Jau, Tzu-Hung Wang, Chin-Hsiang Chan
  • DEVICE FOR PLAYING MUSIC AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160192094
    Abstract: A device for playing music includes a maglev unit and a base unit. The maglev unit outputs a first sound signal based on a physical signal corresponding to an original sound signal. The base unit provides the physical signal to the maglev unit via a first wireless transmission, and outputs a second sound signal based on the original sound signal. The base unit includes a maglev control module, a power supply module and a processor. The maglev control module generates a magnetic force according to a first current to make the maglev unit float on the base unit. When the first current is continuously within a predetermined current range for a predetermined time duration, the processor controls the power supply module to output the first current, and to supply an electrical energy to the maglev unit via a second wireless transmission that is different from the first wireless transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Chien-Hung LIU
  • Storage array module and hard disk accommodating unit thereof
    Patent number: 9367082
    Abstract: A storage array module and a hard disk accommodating unit thereof are provided. The hard disk accommodating unit includes a fixing recess, a first tray and a second tray. The first tray is reciprocally and slidably disposed in the fixing recess. The second tray is reciprocally and slidably disposed on the first tray. When the second tray slides a distance in a sliding direction, the second tray pushes the first tray into the fixing recess, after the second tray reversely slides the distance in the sliding direction, the second tray pushes the first tray for protruding out of the fixing recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Maw-Zan Jau, Chao-Jung Chen, Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng
  • Rack server system and control method thereof
    Patent number: 9360911
    Abstract: A rack server system and a control method thereof are provided. The rack server system establishes a communication link for communicating with a battery backup unit. The battery backup unit is connected to a power input port of the rack server system, and includes a number of battery modules connected with each other in parallel. The rack server system controls the battery backup unit to perform validity test on a first battery module during a first period and to perform validity test on a second battery module during a second period, wherein the first period and the second period are not overlapped with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Maw-Zan Jau, Tzu-Hung Wang, Chin-Hsiang Chan
  • OPTICAL TOUCH SCREEN
    Publication number: 20160139735
    Abstract: An optical touch screen includes a display panel, a first camera module, a second camera module, and a controller. The first camera module includes a first emitting unit and a first receiving unit. The first emitting unit is used for emitting a first light beam toward the surface of the display panel. The first receiving unit is used for capturing an image on the display panel. The second camera module includes a second emitting unit and a second receiving unit. The second emitting unit is used for emitting a second light beam toward the surface of the display panel. The second receiving unit is used for capturing another image on the display panel. The controller calculates a relative horizontal position of the object with the display panel, and determines whether a distance between the object and the display panel is located in a touch area or a hover area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Chien-Hung LIN
  • HEAT DISSIPATING MODULE
    Publication number: 20160143188
    Abstract: A heat dissipating module includes a bottom cover, a top cover, a fan body, and a heat dissipating structure. The top cover is disposed opposite the bottom cover, in which an air outlet is formed by the top cover and the bottom cover. The fan body is disposed between the top cover and the bottom cover, and the fan body provides an airflow toward the air outlet. The heat dissipating structure is disposed in front of the air outlet, in which the heat dissipating structure and the bottom cover are formed with a one-piece metal sheet. The heat dissipating structure is bent from the bottom cover toward the air outlet. The heat dissipating structure includes openings, such that the airflow passes through the openings from the air outlet and performs heat exchange with the heat dissipating structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Ping-Sheng KAO, Jer-Kuang LU, Wei-Cheng LIAO, Jih-Sheng YEH
  • RETRIEVING CONSOLE MESSAGES AFTER DEVICE FAILURE
    Publication number: 20160119180
    Abstract: A service controller of a computing device can store console messages so that an external management device can retrieve the console messages after a malfunction or crash of the computing device. For example, the service controller can be configured to redirect serial output (e.g., console messages, system log messages, system error message, etc.) to a network interface controller for transmission over a network connection. The service controller can be configured to store the console messages in non-volatile memory of the service controller. The service controller can receive a request for the stored console messages and transmit the stored console messages to an external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Chin-Fu TSAI
  • Complex-valued phase-based eulerian motion modulation
    Patent number: 9324005
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of amplifying temporal variation in at least two images includes converting two or more images to a transform representation. The method further includes, for each spatial position within the two or more images, examining a plurality of coefficient values. The method additionally includes calculating a first vector based on the plurality of coefficient values. The first vector can represent change from a first image to a second image of the at least two images describing deformation. The method also includes modifying the first vector to create a second vector. The method further includes calculating a second plurality of coefficients based on the second vector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Neal Wadhwa, Michael Rubinstein, Frederic Durand, William T. Freeman, Hao-Yu Wu, Eugene Inghaw Shih, John V. Guttag
  • MOLDING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIRECTLY GAS-COOLING A MOLDING OBJECT
    Publication number: 20160107357
    Abstract: A molding system for directly gas-cooling a molding object includes a cold air provider, two molding parts, a plurality of outlets, at least one air-providing molding part, at least one air passage, and a controller. The two molding parts are closed detachably to co-define a forming cavity therebetween. The outlets are arranged on the air-providing molding part. The air passage is connected to the cold air provider and the outlets. The controller drives the cold air provider to provide cold air to a molding object in the forming cavity directly when the two molding parts are separating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Shu-Chen LIN
  • Server cluster and control mechanism thereof
    Patent number: 9317104
    Abstract: A server cluster including a network switch and multiple server nodes is provided. The network switch is connected to an external network. Each server node includes a network port, a network chip and a control unit. The network port is connected to the network switch via a cable. The network chip detects the cable to obtain a connection state with the external network at the server node after the network switch is started, and accordingly outputs a connection state signal. The control unit turns on or shuts down the server node according to the connection state signal and an on/off state of the server node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Le-Sheng Chou, Sz-Chin Shih
  • Hard drive tray device
    Patent number: 9304556
    Abstract: A hard drive tray device applied in a server is provided. The server includes a housing. The hard drive tray device includes a rail member and a tray. The rail member is disposed at the inner wall of the housing. The tray is slidably engaged with the rail member so as to slide between an expanded position and a closed position relative to the housing. The tray includes a base for carrying two storage devices. The base has a hollow portion. The storage devices are respectively located at two sides of the hollow portion. When the tray slides to the expanded position, one of the storage devices and at least a part of the hollow portion are located outside the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Maw-Zan Jau, Chao-Jung Chen, Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Chung-Hua Jen
  • Server rack system and power management method applicable thereto
    Patent number: 9304562
    Abstract: A server rack system including a plurality of power supply units, a monitoring circuit, a rack management controller (RMC), and a plurality of server nodes is provided. The monitoring circuit is for monitoring the power supply units. The RMC is for monitoring the power supply units. When the monitoring circuit and/or the RMC finds that at least one of the power supply units failed to output a normal voltage, an operation status of the server nodes is lowered or at least one of the server nodes is forcibly shut down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Maw-Zan Jau, Wei-Yi Chu, Ting-Chen Ko, Li-Ching Chi, Wei-Kai Chao
  • Serial output redirection using HTTP
    Patent number: 9282072
    Abstract: A service controller on a computing device can be configured to redirect serial output over a network using HTTP. For example, the service controller can be configured with a web server that can receive the serial output and stream the serial output to a web browser over an HTTP connection. In some implementations, the HTTP connection can be a WebSocket connection, as defined by the HTML5 specification. In some implementations, a proxy server can be configured with a web server that can receive serial over LAN (SOL) output from multiple servers and stream the SOL to a web browser on a client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Yen-Ping Tung
  • Dynamic power capping of a subset of servers when a power consumption threshold is reached and allotting an amount of discretionary power to the servers that have power capping enabled
    Patent number: 9250684
    Abstract: In some implementations, a system administrator can specify a maximum amount of power for a data center or a rack of servers. If the data center or rack consumes more than a threshold amount of power, the data center or rack can be put into power capping mode. Once in power capping mode, servers in the data center or rack can be power capped. The amount of power at which a server is capped can be dynamically determined based on the amount of discretionary power available to distribute among the power capped servers in the rack or data center and the amount of power that the server consumes relative to other servers in the data center or rack. Once power consumption in the data center or rack falls below a threshold level, power capping for the data center or rack can be disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Li-Tsung Chen
  • METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SENSOR
    Publication number: 20160026235
    Abstract: A method for controlling a sensor includes steps of: sensing an object for determining whether the object is within a sensing range of the sensor; if it is determined that the object is not within the sensing range, the sensor is turned into a non-active mode for a predicted non-active time, wherein the predicted non-active time is calculated based on a predetermined or a historical non-active time; sensing the object for determining whether the object is within the sensing range during the predicted non-active time; and if it is determined that the object is not within the sensing range during the predicted non-active time, the sensor is turned into a sleep mode for an predicted sleep time, wherein the predicted sleep time is calculated based on the predetermined non-active time and a predetermined sleep time, or is calculated based on the historical non-active time and a historical sleep time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Li LI, Yuan-Chih YEH, Chun-Hao LIEN
  • HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160021358
    Abstract: A head mounted display system comprises a lens set, an image capturing unit and a processing circuit. The lens set comprises a first liquid crystal panel and a second liquid crystal panel. The first liquid crystal panel comprises first liquid crystal blocks, and the second liquid crystal panel comprises second liquid crystal blocks. The image capturing unit captures front image data having a first dynamic range. The processing circuit performs tone mapping according to the front image data to generate mapping image data having a second dynamic range smaller than the first dynamic range. The processing circuit calculates regulated values according to the mapping image data. A driving circuit drives the first liquid crystal blocks and the second liquid crystal blocks according to the regulated values, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Chu YANG, Chung-Te LI
  • COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING BIOS
    Publication number: 20150355913
    Abstract: A computer system and a method for setting basic input/output system (BIOS) are disclosed. The computer system comprises a remote computer and servers. The remote computer transmits a setting command. Each of the servers comprises a first management unit and a motherboard. The motherboard comprises a storage device and a processor. The storage device stores the BIOS. The processor executes the BIOS. The processor communicates with the first management unit to determine whether the BIOS configuration needs to be updated after the server rebooted. The processor updates the BIOS according to the setting command when the BIOS configuration must to be updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Ping-Liang LIN, Yung-Fu LI
  • Server rack system
    Patent number: 9207734
    Abstract: A rack system for a server includes a number of server units, which includes first to the third sets of server units, voltage converter, first to third power supply circuits. The voltage converter receives and converters a three-phase alternating current (AC) power signal to provide first to third single-phase power signals. The first to the third sets of power supply circuits respectively provides first to third direct current (DC) power signals according to the first to the third single-phase power signals. The first set to the third set of server units is respectively powered by first to the third DC power signals or respectively powered by first part, second part, and third part of the first to the third DC power signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Wang, Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Ming Chen, Wei-Yi Chu