Patents Assigned to Winstron Corporation
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Patent number: 10761556Abstract: A rotational positioning mechanism includes a base, a rotational shaft, a rotational plate, at least two first switches and a positioning assembly. The rotational shaft is pivoted to the base. The rotational plate is connected to the rotational shaft and is configured to rotate relative to the base along with the rotational shaft. The rotational plate has at least two first positioning portions. The two first switches are respectively disposed at the two first positioning portions. The positioning assembly is disposed at the base, and comprises a positioning component configured to form a structural interference with any one of the first positioning portions or remove the structural interference. After the positioning component forms the structural interference with any one of the first positioning portions, the positioning component abuts against the corresponding first switch, and the degree of rotational freedom of the rotational plate and the rotational shaft are restricted.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsing Liu, Tseng-Hun Yu
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Patent number: 10602077Abstract: An image processing method and an image processing system for eye-gaze correction are provided. The method is applicable to an image processing system having a screen and an image capturing device and includes the following steps. A user's face in front of the screen is captured by the image capturing device to generate a facial image. A head offset and an eye-gaze position of the user with respect to the screen are obtained based on the facial image so as to accordingly determine whether to correct the facial image. If yes, the facial image is corrected based on the eye-gaze position and a preset codebook to generate a corrected facial image, where the preset codebook records correction information of multiple preset eye-gaze positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Chin-Lun Lai, Jun-Horng Chen, Jie-Ci Yang, Meng-Chao Kao
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Patent number: 10473259Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an installation assembly configured to mount an extension module on a supporting frame. The installation assembly includes a main body, a supporting mechanism, and an upper engaging component. The supporting mechanism is disposed on a rear side of the main body away from the supporting frame and configured to mount the extension module. The upper engaging component is connected to a top portion of the main body and configured to engage with a top portion of the supporting frame. In such a way, the extension module can be mounted on the supporting frame easily by the installation assembly of the present disclosure. The present disclosure can effectively simplify assembly and disassembly processes and save time of assembly and disassembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Kuang-Wen Chen, Ming-Yen Tsai
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Patent number: 10142408Abstract: A hardware loading adjusting method includes performing a first thread for receiving and decompressing the compressed data, to generate and to store decompressed data to a first storage module by a first speed; performing a second thread for storing the decompressed data to a second storage module by a second speed; and adjusting a ratio between the size of the compressed data and the decompressed data stored in the first storage module and the size of the first storage module according to the relationship between the first speed and the second speed.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventor: Chong Zhang
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Patent number: 10090756Abstract: A buck voltage regulator control circuit for a single-input multi-output direct current power supply system, during a soft start phase of a first buck voltage regulator of the power supply system, the buck voltage regulator control circuit controls a first high side switch of the first buck voltage regulator to switch to a turned-on state from a turned-off state when a second high side switch of a second buck voltage regulator is in the turned-off state. Therefore, the first and second high side switches are not simultaneously switched to the turned-on state from the turned-off state to reduce inrush current.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2018Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Meng-Ru Tsai, Tung-Ling Tsai
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Patent number: 10044361Abstract: An amplifying circuit for analog to digital converter with multi-stage conversion range is used for dividing an analog input voltage into multiple voltage ranges to perform signal amplification and attenuation according to multiple magnifications (e.g., amplify the analog input voltage with low voltage level, and attenuate the analog input voltage with high voltage level). The analog to digital converter performs analog to digital conversion to the analog input voltage with amplification or attenuation to generate a digital bit with amplification or attenuation, and then generates an output digital bit according to the digital bit and the magnification. As a result, the analog to digital converter is adaptive to the analog input voltage with high voltage level, and precision and quantization error of the analog input voltage with low voltage level can be maintained as well.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventor: Meng-Ru Tsai
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Patent number: 9373907Abstract: A flexible flat cable includes conductive wires disposed on a first surface of an insulation layer, and a cover shield covering an opposite second surface and side surfaces of the insulation layer. An electrical connector includes an insulation case defining an insertion space for receiving an insertion portion of the flexible flat cable, conductive terminals disposed on the base and contacting respectively with the conductive wires, and a ground unit. The ground unit includes a contacting portion disposed in the insertion space and contacting with the cover shield of the flexible flat cable, and a conductive portion extending out of the insulation case for grounding the flexible flat cable.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Yu-Feng Chiang, Cheng-Hao Lee, Tung-Huang Kuo
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Patent number: 9345158Abstract: A dustproof device includes a first component, a second component and an engaging mechanism. The first component includes a first plug body which is pluggable into the first standard connection port. The second component includes a second plug body which is pluggable into the second standard connection port. The engaging mechanism includes a first engaging part which is disposed on the first component, and a second engaging part which is disposed on the second component and which is removably engageable with the first engaging part. The first component is removably connected to the second component by virtue of removable engagement between the first engaging part and the second engaging part.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: WINSTRON CORPORATIONInventor: Chia-Chi Shao
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Patent number: 9086856Abstract: A carrier for installation in a receiving space of a chassis includes a carrier body having a bottom wall and two sidewalls that cooperatively define a carrying space. The bottom wall has two opposite short sides respectively defining front and rear sides of the carrier body. A front shell is connected to the front side of the carrier body, and includes a front cover plate and two connecting walls extending into the carrying space and respectively and adjustably connected to the sidewalls in an overlapping manner to adjust a distance between the front cover plate and the rear side of the carrier body, so that the length of the carrier corresponds to the depth of the receiving space of the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: WINSTRON CORPORATIONInventor: Yu-Tung Tsao
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Patent number: 9042091Abstract: portable electronic device includes a host module, a display module and a hinge structure. The hinge structure is pivotally connected to the host module and the display module. The hinge structure includes a support frame, a rotating component and two pivotal components. An end of the rotating component is installed inside the support frame and another end of the rotating component is installed inside the display module, so that the display module is capable of rotating in a first rotating direction relative to the support frame. The two pivotal components are disposed at opposite sides of the support frame and separated from the rotating component. An end of each pivotal component is installed inside the support frame and another end of each pivotal component is installed inside the host module, so that the display module is capable of rotating in a second rotating direction relative to the host module.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Wen-Chi Hsu, Cheng-Hsing Liu, Chu-Chia Tsai, Chin-Ming Wei, San-Pao Kao, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Hung-Chih Chen, Shun-De Bai
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Patent number: 9036347Abstract: The present invention discloses a display device including a base, a screen and a fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism is connected to the base and the screen for fixing the screen on the base. The fixing mechanism includes a supporting structure rotatably installed on the base. Two ends of the supporting structure selectively engage with a plurality of constraining portions on the screen so as to fix the screen at different view angles relative to the base. The fixing mechanism further includes a resilient component sheathing with the supporting structure. An end of the resilient component is fixed on the base, and the other end of the resilient component is fixed on the supporting structure. The resilient component provides torque to the supporting structure as the screen rotates relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Yu-Ling Kuo, Chun Chang, Kai-Hsiang Chang
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Patent number: 8872759Abstract: A writing apparatus for performing a writing operation on an electronic paper includes a writing controller and a pixel array writing unit. The writing controller includes a data driving unit for providing a plurality of data signals, and a scan driving unit for providing a plurality of scan signals. The pixel array writing unit is coupled electrically to the data driving unit and the scan driving unit, and is adapted to be disposed to confront a first planar side of the electronic paper for performing the writing operation on the electronic paper as controlled by the writing controller, where the data signals are written into the electronic paper with reference to the scan signals so as to enable the electronic paper to display a corresponding image.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventor: Yao-Tsung Chang
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Publication number: 20130265714Abstract: A carrier for installation in a receiving space of a chassis includes a carrier body having a bottom wall and two sidewalls that cooperatively define a carrying space. The bottom wall has two opposite short sides respectively defining front and rear sides of the carrier body. A front shell is connected to the front side of the carrier body, and includes a front cover plate and two connecting walls extending into the carrying space and respectively and adjustably connected to the sidewalls in an overlapping manner to adjust a distance between the front cover plate and the rear side of the carrier body, so that the length of the carrier corresponds to the depth of the receiving space of the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: WINSTRON CORPORATIONInventor: Yu-Tung TSAO
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Patent number: 8520374Abstract: An electronic device includes a first board structure, a second board structure and a pivoting mechanism. A fixing hole is formed on the first board structure. Two ends of the pivoting mechanism respectively pivot to the first board structure and the second board structure. The electronic device further includes a fixing mechanism installed on the pivoting mechanism. The fixing mechanism includes a base fixed inside the pivoting mechanism, a pin disposed on the base in a slidable manner for inserting into the fixing hole on the first board structure so as to constrain rotation of the first board structure relative to the pivoting mechanism, and a latch disposed on the base in a slidable manner and contacting against the pin for sliding the pin relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Tung-Hsien Lin, Chia-Lian Yen, Tsai-Yun Sun
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Patent number: 8407887Abstract: A pressing apparatus is adapted for pressing a plurality of heat sinks on a circuit board, and includes a frame body and a plurality of pressing tools. The frame body includes a platform configured for placement of the circuit board thereon, and a mounting frame disposed above and spaced apart from the platform. The pressing tools are disposed at respective positions on the mounting frame. Each of the pressing tools includes an axle component, a universal joint unit disposed at a bottom end of the axle component, and a pressing head connected to the universal joint unit. The axle component extends downwardly between the platform and the mounting frame, and is configured to be resiliently and vertically movable. The pressing head is adapted for contacting one of the heat sinks, and is rotatable about the axle component by virtue of the universal joint unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Chia-Ming Lee, Shou-Yuan Yang
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Patent number: 8138618Abstract: An oscillating power generator includes a base, an energy transforming device, and an oscillating transmission device. The energy transforming device is disposed on the base for generating electric energy. The oscillating transmission device is disposed on the base for driving a driven gear shaft of the energy transforming device. The oscillating transmission device includes an oscillating part, a first ratchet transmission mechanism, and a transmission mechanism. The oscillating part is disposed outside the base in an oscillating manner. The first ratchet transmission mechanism is engaged with the driven gear shaft. The transmission mechanism is connected to the oscillating part and the first ratchet transmission mechanism for driving the first ratchet transmission mechanism when the oscillating part is oscillating, so as to drive the driven gear shaft of the energy transforming device to rotate.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20120050966Abstract: An electronic device assembly includes an electronic device and a support mechanism. The electronic device has a bottom surface, and at least one positioning groove formed in the bottom surface. The support mechanism includes first and second support members. The first support member has opposite first and second connecting ends. The first connecting end is pivotally connected to the bottom surface, is spaced apart from the positioning groove in a longitudinal direction, and is disposed rearwardly of the positioning groove. The second support member has a third connecting end and an engaging end opposite to the third connecting end. The third connecting end is pivotally connected to the second connecting end. The engaging end is removably engageable to the positioning groove such that the first and second support members are inclined protrudingly relative to the bottom surface in a supporting position when the engaging end is engaged to the positioning groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: WINSTRON CORPORATIONInventors: Bo-Wen LIU, Chin-Lung FAN
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Patent number: 8122293Abstract: A method for automatically simulating manual testing of a computer after the computer is powered on includes the steps of: (a) connecting the computer to an external storage device having a script recorded thereon that corresponds to a manual testing operation; and (b) after the computer is powered on, enabling the computer to access the script of the external storage device for performing the manual testing operation. By providing automatic simulation of manual testing of a computer after the computer is powered on, time and labor costs incurred in a conventional method of manually inputting instructions required for the manual testing operation in the computer are saved.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Yuan-Chan Lee, Chan-Mei Chu
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Patent number: 7088575Abstract: A portable storage device. The portable storage device includes a main body and a battery dock. The main body has a connector, a protective element and at least one first power connection portion. The connector and first power connection portion are disposed on the main body. The connector is electrically connected to the data transfer port of an electronic device. The protective element is connected to the main body to protect the connector. The battery dock is connected to the main body and has at least one second power connection portion corresponding to the first power connection portion. The second power connection portion is connected to the first power connection portion when the battery dock is connected to the main body.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Yang-Po Chiu, Yi-Ling Kuo
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Patent number: 6965512Abstract: A folding frame includes an upper body, a lower body, a fixing device disposed on the upper body, a hook rotatably coupled to the lower body, and a fastener for rotating the hook opposite to the lower body. The fastener comprises a shaft of which a first end is coupled to the hook, a spring of which a first end is coupled to a second end of the shaft, and a latch pin capable of moving the spring thereby moving the shaft for rotating the hook, and of which a first end of the latch pin is coupled to a second end of the spring. The hook is unhooked from the fixing device when the hook is rotated into the lower body, and the hook is engaged with the fixing device when the hook is rotated out from the lower body.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: King-Tung Huang, Hsin-Chien Wang, Chu-Hsian Chian, Chi-Min Hung, Yu-Jen Liu