Patents by Inventor An Hsieh

An Hsieh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20170045794
    Abstract: A pixel array includes pixel unit sets each including a substrate having first and second pixel regions, a scan line, first and second data lines extending along a second direction, first and second active devices respectively in the first and second pixel regions, and first and second pixel electrodes respectively located in the first and second pixel regions and electrically connected to the first and second active devices, respectively. The scan line includes a main scan line and first and second branch scan lines (connected to the main scan line) extending along a first direction. The first active device is electrically connected to the first branch scan line and the first data line. The second active device is electrically connected to the second branch scan line and the second data line. At least one of the first and second data lines is overlapped with the first and second pixel electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Feng Lin, Yao-An Hsieh, Yu-Ping Kuo, Ching-Sheng Cheng
  • Patent number: 9480960
    Abstract: A process for preparing a phase change microcapsule having a thermally conductive shell is introduced. The thermal conductivity of the encapsulation materials for the phase change microcapsules is increased by adding thermally conductive nano-materials. The vinylsilane compound is polymerized with the acrylic monomer to form the copolymer first, and then the thermally conductive inorganic material is added. Thereafter, the phase change microcapsule having the phase change material as the core and the thermally conductive material-containing copolymer as the shell is prepared. The polar functional groups on the surface of the thermally conductive inorganic material condense with the vinylsilane compound to form chemical bonding, thereby substantially increasing the compatibility between the thermally conductive inorganic material and the copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: NATIONAL CHUNG SHAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Yen-Feng Shih, Yi-Hsiuan Yu, Yen-Lin Tseng, Hou-An Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9425628
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle battery pack cooling system, including: a housing; a fan attached to the housing; a first section of the housing including a battery module selectively in fluid communication with the fan; a second section of the housing including a battery support device selectively in fluid communication with the fan; and a baffler assembly configured to control fluid communication between the fan and the first and second sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thanh D. Pham, Jesus Cardoso, David Hayes, Jason C. Marcath, Darko Acevski, Karin Lovett, Hsiao-An Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9419317
    Abstract: Air is supplied from a passenger cabin of a vehicle to an intake passage between the passenger cabin and a battery of the vehicle. The vehicle may be an electric vehicle such as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or a battery-only electric vehicle (BEV). A signal indicating a blockage of air flow through the battery is generated in response to a difference in temperature exceeding a predetermined magnitude. The difference in temperature is between (i) the intake passage and (ii) the passenger cabin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jesus Cardoso, Hsiao-An Hsieh, David Hayes, Beth Ann Dalrymple, Jason C. Marcath, Michael Schamber
  • Patent number: 9380158
    Abstract: A computer implemented method includes detecting a vehicle state for which a user is to be notified. The method also includes sending a notification for a user regarding the vehicle state. The method further includes receiving a response that a do not disturb mode is enabled for the user. The method additionally includes queuing the notification for later delivery. The method also includes re-sending the notification for the user at a later point in time than when an original notification was sent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Hayes, Thanh Due Pham, Jesus Cardoso, Jason G. Marcath, Darko Acevski, Karin Lovett, Hsiao-An Hsieh, Beth Ann Dalrymple
  • Publication number: 20160167543
    Abstract: Air is supplied from a passenger cabin of a vehicle to an intake passage between the passenger cabin and a battery of the vehicle. The vehicle may be an electric vehicle such as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or a battery-only electric vehicle (BEV). A signal indicating a blockage of air flow through the battery is generated in response to a difference in temperature exceeding a predetermined magnitude. The difference in temperature is between (i) the intake passage and (ii) the passenger cabin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Jesus Cardoso, Hsiao-An Hsieh, David Hayes, Beth Ann Dalrymple, Jason C. Marcath, Michael Schamber
  • Publication number: 20160151757
    Abstract: A process for preparing a phase change microcapsule having a thermally conductive shell is introduced. The thermal conductivity of the encapsulation materials for the phase change microcapsules is increased by adding thermally conductive nano-materials. The vinylsilane compound is polymerized with the acrylic monomer to form the copolymer first, and then the thermally conductive inorganic material is added. Thereafter, the phase change microcapsule having the phase change material as the core and the thermally conductive material-containing copolymer as the shell is prepared. The polar functional groups on the surface of the thermally conductive inorganic material condense with the vinylsilane compound to form chemical bonding, thereby substantially increasing the compatibility between the thermally conductive inorganic material and the copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: YEN-FENG SHIH, YI-HSIUAN YU, YEN-LIN TSENG, HOU-AN HSIEH
  • Patent number: 9351036
    Abstract: A channel receiving apparatus includes: a first modulating device converts a first channel into a first predetermined frequency according to a first oscillating signal and a second oscillating signal; and a second modulating device converts a second channel into a second predetermined frequency according to a third oscillating signal and a fourth oscillating signal; wherein the first oscillating signal has a first frequency, the second oscillating signal has a second frequency, the third oscillating signal has a third frequency, and the fourth oscillating signal has a fourth frequency, when the third frequency is substantially equal to the first frequency, the third oscillating signal is arranged to be shifted by a predetermined frequency range to have a fifth frequency different from the first frequency, and when the second frequency is substantially equal to the first frequency, the second frequency and the first frequency are shifted by the predetermined frequency range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Rafael microelectronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Meng-Ping Kan, Chun-An Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9343687
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-containing organic light-emitting compounds represented by formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen, an alkyl group, or an aryl group which is unsubstituted or substituted with at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, and a halo group with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 is the aryl group. The disclosure further relates to methods for preparing these compounds, to electronic devices comprising the same, and to the use of the compounds as OLED material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: NATIONAL CHI NAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Long-Li Lai, Pei-An Hsieh, Yan-Chih Lu
  • Patent number: 9300017
    Abstract: Air is supplied from a passenger cabin of a vehicle to an intake passage between the passenger cabin and a battery of the vehicle. The vehicle may be an electric vehicle such as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or a battery-only electric vehicle (BEV). A signal indicating a blockage of air flow through the battery is generated in response to a difference in temperature exceeding a predetermined magnitude. The difference in temperature is between (i) the intake passage and (ii) the passenger cabin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jesus Cardoso, Hsiao-An Hsieh, David Hayes, Beth Ann Dalrymple, Jason C. Marcath, Michael Schamber
  • Publication number: 20160059531
    Abstract: A film application apparatus includes a first base configured to couple a film material and a second base rotatably coupled to the first base. The first base defines an opening and two through holes on opposite side of the first base, the through holes communicate with the opening. The second base defines a receiving chamber and the receiving chamber is configured for accommodating a work piece. The film application apparatus further includes a pressing component inserted through the first base, the pressing component penetrating through the opening from the two through holes for pressing the film material against to a face of the work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: XIN-JIAN ZHANG, KUO-AN HSIEH, XIAN-LIN YANG, XIN HOU, KE-FENG ZHU
  • Publication number: 20160060955
    Abstract: The instant disclosure provides a retractable light-diffusing module installed between indoors and outdoors. The retractable light-diffusing module includes a plurality of light-diffusing structures and a plurality of connecting units. The plurality of light-diffusing structures are spaced from each other sequentially, wherein each of the plurality of light-diffusing structures comprises a light-transmitting box and a light-diffusing filler. The light-transmitting box comprises an accommodating space which is filled with the light-diffusing filler. Each of the connecting units is located between each two of the light-diffusing structures to connect the plurality of light-diffusing structures, thereby forming a flat light-diffusing panel. When the outdoor sunlight passes through the flat light-diffusing panel, the sunlight will be transformed into a uniform flat panel light source irradiating the indoors thoroughly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Yin-An Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20160053531
    Abstract: A light-diffusing structure may include a plurality of light-diffusing cell units. Each light-diffusing cell unit is polygonal with a plurality of edges and corners respectively, and the light-diffusing cell units connect with others by the edges to form a light-diffusing panel. When the sunlight passes through the light-diffusing panel, the sunlight is diffused and converted to a uniformly balanced light source. The light-diffusing structure may further include a restricting unit to restrict the movement of the light-diffusing panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: Crucibleware Company Limited
    Inventor: Yin-An Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9222566
    Abstract: An auto-locking torque distributing mechanism comprises a main plate receiving two gear sets. On two sides of the main plate, slots and apertures are respectively formed near two side peripheries thereof and partially communicated with each other. A sleeve assembly includes a covering unit with an opening enclosed by a first wall whereby each aperture is communicated with the opening and arranged near the first wall while connecting the main plate to the sleeve assembly. When one wheel slips and spins much faster than the other wheel, the sleeve assembly keeps fluid to avoid leaking. By the aforementioned partial communication, the fluid is easily sucked into the aperture to enter the slot and go among the gear sets, thereby limiting the amount of torque sent to the slipping wheel and distributing as much as torque to the non-slipping wheel to keep the traction of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Inventors: Kuo-Ming Lee, Yu-An Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20150350720
    Abstract: A channel receiving apparatus includes: a first modulating device converts a first channel into a first predetermined frequency according to a first oscillating signal and a second oscillating signal; and a second modulating device converts a second channel into a second predetermined frequency according to a third oscillating signal and a fourth oscillating signal; wherein the first oscillating signal has a first frequency, the second oscillating signal has a second frequency, the third oscillating signal has a third frequency, and the fourth oscillating signal has a fourth frequency, when the third frequency is substantially equal to the first frequency, the third oscillating signal is arranged to be shifted by a predetermined frequency range to have a fifth frequency different from the first frequency, and when the second frequency is substantially equal to the first frequency, the second frequency and the first frequency are shifted by the predetermined frequency range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Rafael microelectronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Meng-Ping Kan, Chun-An Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20150329783
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a microencapsulated phase-change material-containing gypsum plate capable of flame retardation and temperature variation attenuation is introduced, such that an organic microencapsulated phase-change material is uniformly distributed in an inorganic gypsum plate. The method involves putting a microencapsulated phase-change material in a dispersing agent solution, blending the dispersing agent solution to form a first solution, putting the foaming agent in the first solution, putting gypsum powder and starch in the first solution, blending the first solution to form a microencapsulated phase-change material gypsum mixture solution, molding the microencapsulated phase-change material gypsum mixture solution to finalize the manufacturing of a microencapsulated phase-change material-containing gypsum plate capable of flame retardation and temperature variation attenuation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: NATIONAL CHUNG SHAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: PING-SZU TSAI, YI-HSIUAN YU, JENG-PEI HSIEH, SHU-HUA LEE, HOU-AN HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20150070472
    Abstract: The present invention provides measuring apparatus and method for three-dimensional profilometry of an object, wherein a random-speckle beam and a structured fringe beam are projected onto the object and reflected therefrom for forming deformed random-speckle beam and structured fringe beams that are separately acquired by an image acquiring device thereby obtaining a random-speckle image utilized to determine an absolute phase information of each position on the surface of the object, and a structured fringe image utilized to determine a relative phase information for each position of the surface of the object. Each absolute phase information and each relative phase information corresponding to each position are converted into an absolute depth and a relative depth, respectively. Finally, the depth information of each position on the surface of the object is calculated by combining the corresponding absolute depth and the relative depth whereby the surface profile of the object can be established.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Liang-Chia CHEN, Chung-An HSIEH, Ming-Xuan WENG
  • Publication number: 20150060164
    Abstract: A system for cooling a traction battery includes a battery inlet housing having first and second inlets. A first duct is coupled to the first inlet, and a second duct is coupled to the second inlet. A flow guide vane is disposed within the battery inlet housing adjacent to the first inlet. The flow guide vane is positioned to redirect flow from the first duct to mix with flow from the second duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: LeeAnn Wang, Hsiao-An Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20150035668
    Abstract: A computer implemented method includes detecting a vehicle state for which a user is to be notified. The method also includes sending a notification for a user regarding the vehicle state. The method further includes receiving a response that a do not disturb mode is enabled for the user. The method additionally includes queuing the notification for later delivery. The method also includes re-sending the notification for the user at a later point in time than when an original notification was sent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: David Hayes, Thanh Due Pham, Jesus Cardoso, Jason G. Marcath, Darko Acevski, Karin Lovett, Hsiao-An Hsieh, Beth Ann Dalrymple
  • Patent number: 8907776
    Abstract: A computer implemented method includes detecting a vehicle state for which a user is to be notified. The method also includes sending a notification for a user regarding the vehicle state. The method further includes receiving a response that a do not disturb mode is enabled for the user. The method additionally includes queuing the notification for later delivery. The method also includes re-sending the notification for the user at a later point in time than when an original notification was sent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Hayes, Thanh Duc Pham, Jesus Cardoso, Jason C. Marcath, Darko Acevski, Karin Lovett, Hsiao-An Hsieh, Beth Ann Dalrymple