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: 20090091996
    Abstract: A solid state semiconductor storage device with temperature control function comprises a non-volatile memory unit, a temperature sensing element, and a control unit. The temperature sensing element is used for sensing the operation temperature of the solid state semiconductor storage device so as to provide a temperature sensing signal to the control unit. According to the temperature sensing signal, the control unit controls the operation mode of the solid state semiconductor storage device for achieving the function of temperature control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Ming-Dar Chen, Chuan-Sheng Lin, Hui-Neng Chang, Hsiang-An Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20090058533
    Abstract: The invention provides a voltage generating apparatus for powering at least one amplifier. The voltage generating apparatus comprises a voltage source, a switched capacitor voltage converter and a voltage detector. The voltage source supplies a first voltage to a positive voltage input terminal of the at least one amplifier. The first voltage is a positive DC voltage. The switched capacitor voltage converter is coupled to the voltage source for outputting an output voltage to a negative voltage input terminal of the at least one amplifier according to the first voltage and a predetermined voltage. The output voltage is a negative DC voltage. The voltage detector is coupled to the switched capacitor voltage converter for determining a switching frequency corresponding to the predetermined voltage according to the output voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Chung-An Hsieh, Cheng-Tao Li
  • Patent number: 7485996
    Abstract: A position retention device includes a pivot member having a mounting axle, a cylindrical seat, a cylindrical housing and an annular member. A cylindrical seat is mounted co-axially on the mounting axle of the pivot member, and has pluralities of circumferentially formed and alternately disposed north and south pole sectors. A cylindrical housing is mounted co-axially and rotatably on the mounting axle of the pivot member. An annular member is disposed within the annular receiving chamber in the cylindrical housing for simultaneous rotation with the cylindrical housing. The annular member has pluralities of circumferentially formed and alternately disposed north and south pole sectors. Position of the cylindrical housing is retained stationarily with respect to the cylindrical seat by virtue of attraction between adjacent two of the north or south pole sectors of the cylindrical seat and the annular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Asustek Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Hung-Chung Ku, Chih-Kai Hu, Pin-An Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080270418
    Abstract: A method for registering a domain name and signing up with a search website using a computer network service provider on behalf of a user includes: (a) enabling a computer network service provider to establish a database, which stores therein identity identification information agreed upon with the user; (b) enabling the computer network service provider to receive a message from the user, the message including identity identification information and domain name application data; (c) enabling the computer network service provider to authenticate the identity identification information contained in the message; (d) applying for registration of the domain name after successful authentication; and (e) signing up with at least one search website after successful registration of the domain name.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Te-Tsung Chen, Fa-An Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080235432
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a memory system having a hybrid density memory. The memory system includes a plurality of storage spaces whereby the storage spaces have respective levels of endurance and each storage space has a plurality of blocks and pre-determined weighting factors corresponding to the levels of endurance of the storage spaces. After executing a command of erasing a specific block, the system records the erase in accordance with the weighting factor of the storage space to which the specific block belongs. Whereby, the erase counts of all the blocks of different storage spaces are able to reach respective levels of endurance as simultaneously as possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: A-DATA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MING-DAR CHEN, CHUAN-SHENG LIN, HUI-NENG CHANG, HSIANG-AN HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20080235433
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a control method for a hybrid density memory storage device. The method arranges physical locations for a file system stored in the storage device. The storage device includes a high density storage space, a low density storage space and a hot list capable of recording a plurality of logical locations. The method includes the following steps: receiving a command; verifying whether the logical location of the command belongs to the logical locations recorded in the hot list; and according to the verification, assigning a physical location of the high density storage space or a physical location of the low density storage space as the physical location corresponding to the logical location of the command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: A-DATA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MING-DAR CHEN, CHUAN-SHENG LIN, HUI-NENG CHANG, HSIANG-AN HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20080235468
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a hybrid density memory storage device configured to store data responsive to a host and a file system thereof. The hybrid density memory storage device includes a non-volatile memory, a hot data buffer and a control unit. The non-volatile memory includes a high density storage space and a low density storage space. The control unit is coupled between the host, the non-volatile memory, and the hot data buffer. The control unit has a hot list used for recording a plurality of logical locations of hot data, and the control unit is capable of accessing data in/out the hot data buffer in accordance with the hot list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: A-DATA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MING-DAR CHEN, CHUAN-SHENG LIN, HUI-NENG CHANG, HSIANG-AN HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20080220566
    Abstract: A substrate process for an embedded component is disclosed. A mold having a surface and protruding components protruded from the surface is provided. A first dielectric layer is formed on the surface and covers the protruding components. At least one electronic component having an active surface, a back surface, and contacts formed on the active surface is disposed on the first dielectric layer. The active surface is faced to the first dielectric layer, and the contacts are corresponding to the protruding components. A second dielectric layer is formed on the first dielectric layer and a carrier is disposed on the back surface of the electronic component. Openings are formed on the first dielectric layer by the protruding components in an imprinting step. The openings are corresponding to the contacts. Finally, the mold is removed to form a substrate with an embedded component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Chueh-An Hsieh, Li-Cheng Tai
  • Publication number: 20080199057
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable storage device with a fingerprint identification function. The portable storage device uses a slim sliding fingerprint identifier to detect a user's fingerprint. The slim sliding fingerprint identifier is installed on a lateral side of a housing of the portable storage device such that after the portable storage device is plugged into the application apparatus, the user can enter an identifying fingerprint through the slim sliding fingerprint identifier for a fingerprint identification. The invention enhances the convenience of the fingerprint identification and reduces the circuit occupying area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Hsiang-An Hsieh, Li-Pai Chen
  • Publication number: 20080191346
    Abstract: A bump structure comprises: a plurality of landing pads, a passive element, and a plurality of conductive bumps on a wafer. A method for manufacturing the bump comprises: providing a wafer with a plurality of landing pads, wherein the landing pads comprise a first landing pad and a second landing pad; forming a metal layer on each of the landing pads; forming a first photoresist to cover a surface of the wafer; forming a first opening on the first photoresist, wherein the first opening is disposed between the first landing pad and the second landing pad and exposes the partial metal layer on the first landing pad and the second landing pad; forming an electric resistance material in the first opening to electrically connect the first landing pad and the second landing pad; performing a curing step; and forming a plurality of conductive bumps on the metal layer of each of the landing pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsuch Su, Chuch-An Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080160791
    Abstract: A memory card with a slim USB connector includes a memory card and a cover. The memory card has a memory card body and a slim USB connector located on one end of the memory card body. The memory card has at least one concave portion. The cover covers the slim USB connector. There is a convex portion located on the cover that corresponds to the concave portion. The concave portion and the convex portion are embedded into each other when the memory card is connected with the cover. Thereby, the cover is firmly fastened on the memory card body and the slim USB connector. The problem of the cover easily coming off from the slim USB connector is avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Hsiang-An Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080160834
    Abstract: A memory card with a slim USB connector includes a memory card and a cover. There is a slim USB connected located at one end of the memory card and the slim USB connector has a concave slot. The cover covers the slim USB connector, and there is a through hole located on the cover that corresponds to the concave slot. Thereby, the user can directly exert force onto the concave slot located on the slim USB connector, not exerting a force onto the cover, to exactly unplug the memory card. Therefore, the problem of exerting a force onto the cover to separate the cover from the memory card body while the memory card body is still in the memory slot is avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Hsiang-An Hsieh
  • Patent number: 7382605
    Abstract: An electronic device having a keyboard fixed through a set of suckers and most suitably applied to the host body of an electronic product is provided. The electronic device includes a casing, a keyboard module and at least a sucker. The keyboard module has at least a key and the sucker is used for attaching the keyboard module to the casing. Furthermore, the sucker includes a first coupling part and a second coupling part. The first coupling part is used for sucking up the keyboard module and the second coupling part is used for fixing the sucker to the casing so that the electronic device and the host body can be assembled together smoothly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chien-Sheng Lo, Hung-Chung Ku, Chih-Kai Hu, Pin-An Hsieh
  • Patent number: 7382195
    Abstract: A power supply device for driving an amplifier includes a first power generator, a second power generator, a charge pump and a control unit. The first power generator is used for providing a first voltage for a first power reception end of the amplifier. The second power generator is used for providing a second voltage. The charge pump is coupled between the second power generator and a second power reception end of the amplifier and is used for generating a third voltage for the amplifier according to the second voltage. The control unit is coupled to the second power generator and is used for controlling the second power generator, so as to adjust the second voltage to make the third voltage equal to a multiple of the first voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Anpec Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Fu-Yuan Chen, Chung-An Hsieh, Yueh-Ping Yu
  • Publication number: 20080059702
    Abstract: A portable storage device with operating status display is applied for a processor-based system. The portable storage device includes a storage medium, a control unit, an operating-status-analysis driving unit and a display unit. The control unit receives an access signal from the processor-based system, in order to record and read the information saved in the storage medium to generate a record-and-read signal. The operating-status-analysis driving unit electrically connects with the control unit to give a driving signal after analyzing the record-and-read signal. The display unit receives the driving signal for demonstrating information about an operating status. Therefore, the operating status of the portable storage device is informed in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Chien-Jung Lu, Ying-Ching Lee, Hsiang-An Hsieh
  • Patent number: 7337977
    Abstract: A universal micro memory card has a unique common transmission interface designed according to USB specifications, USB pins and data transmission pins. The universal micro card detects what type a system interface connected to it is and the initialization signals are sent from the system end via the USB pins (D+ and D?). Further, the universal micro card is switched to the corresponding working mode. In this way, the universal micro memory card enables signal transmission from/to different memory card systems via the common transmission interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Carry Computer Eng. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Li Chen, Hsiang-An Hsieh
  • Patent number: 7337619
    Abstract: A method and system for assessing a level of refrigerant in a vehicle air conditioning system. A refrigerant charge value is determined as a function of ambient air temperature, ambient air humidity, conditioned air temperature, and compressor cycling signals. The refrigerant charge value is compared to a threshold value to determine whether the level of refrigerant is acceptable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Hsiao-An Hsieh, Francois Charette, Steven Lake, Harish Maruvada, Mike Calkins, Alex Przebienda, David Volker
  • Publication number: 20080052544
    Abstract: A portable electronic device that can use a dc power and a renewable energy as power supplies. The portable electronic device includes a rechargeable battery as a spare power when the ac power is not available, a power management unit, and a plurality of loads. The power management unit selectively respectively couples the plurality of loads to the power supplies according to a status of each of the power supplies, the amount of power each load requires, and design considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Hsiang-An Hsieh, Li-Pai Chen
  • Publication number: 20080036542
    Abstract: A power supply device for driving an amplifier includes a first power generator, a second power generator, a charge pump and a control unit. The first power generator is used for providing a first voltage for a first power reception end of the amplifier. The second power generator is used for providing a second voltage. The charge pump is coupled between the second power generator and a second power reception end of the amplifier and is used for generating a third voltage for the amplifier according to the second voltage. The control unit is coupled to the second power generator and is used for controlling the second power generator, so as to adjust the second voltage to make the third voltage equal to a multiple of the first voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Fu-Yuan Chen, Chung-An Hsieh, Yueh-Ping Yu
  • Patent number: 7317632
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory storage device with functions of boosting supply voltage and signal level can adopt a non-volatile memory having an operating voltage higher than the supply voltage provided by the host device as a storage medium. The non-volatile memory storage device includes a supply voltage booster, a non-volatile memory storage unit and a controller. The supply voltage booster boosts the lower supply voltage provided by the host device up to the higher operating voltage of the non-volatile memory. The controller adjusts the interface signal to a proper interface signal level by cooperating with the supply voltage and the operating voltage so as to avoid the interface from damage owing to an over high signal level or avoid the non-volatile memory unit from not correctly receiving signal due to an over low signal level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: A-Data Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Pai Chen, Ming-Dar Chen, Hsiang-An Hsieh, Yen-Hsin Liu