Patents by Inventor Andy Ho

Andy Ho 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: 20190051227
    Abstract: A method of visual range mapping includes receiving a plurality of eye detection results from at least one eye tracking device and a display range from a display device, generating a visual range according to the plurality of eye detection results; comparing the visual range with the display range to generate a calibration value, and mapping the visual range into the display range according to the calibration value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Andy Ho, Tsung-Han Yang, Szu-Chieh Wang, Jian-Chi Lin, JASON HSIAO
  • Patent number: 10068571
    Abstract: A voice control method and a voice control system are provided. The voice control method is adapted to a voice control apparatus connected to a local area network. The voice control method includes following steps. Voice data is received. A voice recognition is executed for the voice data to obtain voice print information and a prompt command corresponding to the voice data. Permission information corresponding to the voice print information is determined according to the voice print information and the prompt command. At least one electronic apparatus is controlled through the local area network according to at least one of the permission information, the prompt command and environment information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Andy Ho, Yin-Hsong Hsu
  • Publication number: 20170361088
    Abstract: A method of forming an electrode array is disclosed, the method comprising: forming an elongate comb structure comprising a plurality of longitudinally-spaced electrode contacts extending from and supported by a spine; electrically connecting each of a plurality of electrically conductive pathways to a respective one of the plurality of electrode contacts; placing the conductive pathways adjacent the contacts; placing silicone over the conductive pathways and contacts; curing the silicone so as to substantially retain the longitudinal spacing between neighboring contacts; and severing the spine from the plurality of electrode contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Fysh DADD, Andy HO, Shahram MANOUCHEHRI, Nicholas Charles Kendall PAWSEY, Peter SCHULLER, Peter Raymond SIBARY
  • Patent number: 9694174
    Abstract: A method of forming an electrode array is disclosed, the method comprising: forming an elongate comb structure comprising a plurality of longitudinally-spaced electrode contacts extending from and supported by a spine; electrically connecting each of a plurality of electrically conductive pathways to a respective one of the plurality of electrode contacts; placing the conductive pathways adjacent the contacts; placing silicone over the conductive pathways and contacts; curing the silicone so as to substantially retain the longitudinal spacing between neighboring contacts; and severing the spine from the plurality of electrode contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Fysh Dadd, Andy Ho, Shahram Manouchehri, Nicholas Charles Kendall Pawsey, Peter Schuller, Peter Raymond Sibary
  • Publication number: 20170133012
    Abstract: A voice control method and a voice control system are provided. The voice control method is adapted to a voice control apparatus connected to a local area network. The voice control method includes following steps. Voice data is received. A voice recognition is executed for the voice data to obtain voice print information and a prompt command corresponding to the voice data. Permission information corresponding to the voice print information is determined according to the voice print information and the prompt command. At least one electronic apparatus is controlled through the local area network according to at least one of the permission information, the prompt command and environment information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Andy Ho, Yin-Hsong Hsu
  • Publication number: 20150151112
    Abstract: A method of forming an electrode array is disclosed, the method comprising: forming an elongate comb structure comprising a plurality of longitudinally-spaced electrode contacts extending from and supported by a spine; electrically connecting each of a plurality of electrically conductive pathways to a respective one of the plurality of electrode contacts; placing the conductive pathways adjacent the contacts; placing silicone over the conductive pathways and contacts; curing the silicone so as to substantially retain the longitudinal spacing between neighboring contacts; and severing the spine from the plurality of electrode contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Fysh DADD, Andy HO, Shahram MANOUCHEHRI, Nicholas Charles Kendall PAWSEY, Peter SCHULLER, Peter Raymond SIBARY
  • Patent number: 8955211
    Abstract: A method of forming an electrode array is disclosed, the method comprising: forming an elongate comb structure comprising a plurality of longitudinally-spaced electrode contacts extending from and supported by a spine; electrically connecting each of a plurality of electrically conductive pathways to a respective one of the plurality of electrode contacts; placing the conductive pathways adjacent the contacts; placing silicone over the conductive pathways and contacts; curing the silicone so as to substantially retain the longitudinal spacing between neighboring contacts; and severing the spine from the plurality of electrode contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Fysh Dadd, Andy Ho, Shahram Manouchehri, Nicholas Charles Kendall Pawsey, Peter Schuller, Peter Raymond Sibary
  • Patent number: 8819919
    Abstract: A method of forming a non-linear path of at least a portion of at least one electrically conducting wire extending between a first location and a second location. The method includes the steps of forming a wire path template defining a non-linear path, winding said wire through said template such that said wire adopts said non-linear path, connecting the wire to a feedthrough member, wherein the feedthrough member is configured to provide an electrical connection through a wall of an implantable component implantable in a recipient along with the wire, and removing the wire from the template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Andy Ho, Niki Eder, David Walker, Katherine Meagher, Peter Schuller
  • Patent number: 8487463
    Abstract: An enhanced multi-mode power generation system harnesses solar energy, wind, and heat within a designed building or within a large enclosed area, providing an indoor system to generate electricity. Air within an enclosure is heated, either by solar energy or by use of an electrified exothermic heating material, to enhance the airflow velocity within the enclosure. A system of narrowed passageways within the enclosure further increases the airflow velocity, which enhancement may also include or be supplemented by a blower. The enhanced velocity air is passed through one or multiple-staged wind turbines to generate electrical power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventors: Andy Ho, Zheng Yan
  • Publication number: 20110230944
    Abstract: A method of forming a non-linear path of at least a portion of at least one electrically conducting wire extending between a first location and a second location. The method includes the steps of forming a wire path template defining a non-linear path, winding said wire through said template such that said wire adopts said non-linear path, connecting the wire to a feedthrough member, wherein the feedthrough member is configured to provide an electrical connection through a wall of an implantable component implantable in a recipient along with the wire, and removing the wire from the template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Andy Ho, Niki Eder, David Walker, Katherine Meagher, Peter Schuller
  • Publication number: 20110181049
    Abstract: An enhanced multi-mode power generation system harnesses solar energy, wind, and heat within a designed building or within a large enclosed area, providing an indoor system to generate electricity. Air within an enclosure is heated, either by solar energy or by use of an electrified exothermic heating material, to enhance the airflow velocity within the enclosure. A system of narrowed passageways within the enclosure further increases the airflow velocity, which enhancement may also include or be supplemented by a blower. The enhanced velocity air is passed through one or multiple-staged wind turbines to generate electrical power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Andy Ho, Zheng Yan
  • Patent number: 7950134
    Abstract: A method of forming and connecting an antenna to a feedthrough member of a housing. The method comprising a step of: positioning the feedthrough member and an antenna template relative to each other. A step of connecting the first portion of at least one electrically conducting wire to the feedthrough member. An additional step of winding the wire at least once around the antenna template, and a further step of connecting a second portion of each wire to said feedthrough member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Andy Ho, Niki Eder, David Walker, Katherine Meagher, Peter Schuller
  • Publication number: 20110022146
    Abstract: A method of forming an electrode array is disclosed, the method comprising: forming an elongate comb structure comprising a plurality of longitudinally-spaced electrode contacts extending from and supported by a spine; electrically connecting each of a plurality of electrically conductive pathways to a respective one of the plurality of electrode contacts; placing the conductive pathways adjacent the contacts; placing silicone over the conductive pathways and contacts; curing the silicone so as to substantially retain the longitudinal spacing between neighboring contacts; and severing the spine from the plurality of electrode contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Fysh Dadd, Andy Ho, Shahram Manouchehri, Nicholas Charles Kendall Pawsey, Peter Schuller, Peter Raymond Sibary
  • Publication number: 20070128940
    Abstract: A method of forming and connecting an antenna to a feedthrough member of a housing. The method comprising a step of: positioning the feedthrough member and an antenna template relative to each other. A step of connecting the first portion of at least one electrically conducting wire to the feedthrough member. An additional step of winding the wire at least once around the antenna template, and a further step of connecting a second portion of each wire to said feedthrough member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Andy Ho, Niki Eder, David Walker, Katherine Meagher, Peter Schuller
  • Publication number: 20060248822
    Abstract: A mounting frame for mounting structures in buildings, which has a faceplate for concealing unsightly mounting points along the mounting frame. The faceplate is attached to a base of the mounting frame by means of magnetic coupling, which may include a magnet provided in either one of the base or the faceplate, and a complementary magnet or magnetic material attached to the other one of the base or the faceplate. In one aspect of the present invention, the mounting frame is structured to support shutters for windows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Andy Ho
  • Publication number: 20060023419
    Abstract: An adjusting air duct adopts a novel design so that it is movable according to the location of the heat generating source in a computer host to be aligned with air vents of the side board of the computer host. Therefore external cooling air may be sucked in through fans and channeled to the heat generating source through the air duct to achieve optimal heat dissipation effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Min-Che Kao, Andy Ho
  • Patent number: 6990537
    Abstract: A method for controlling communication on a bus connecting a first processor, a second processor, and a device. The method transmits a first control signal from the first processor to the second processor via a control signal line, causing a bus connection of the second processor to enter a high-impedance state, transfers data between the device and the first processor via the bus, then setting a bus connection of the first processor to the high-impedance state, and transmits a second control signal from the first processor to the second processor via the control signal line, causing the bus connection of the second processor to exit the high-impedance state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: ESS Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Hong Chan, Elim Huang, Andy Ho
  • Publication number: 20040024929
    Abstract: A method for controlling communication on a bus connecting a first processor, a second processor, and a device. The method transmits a first control signal from the first processor to the second processor via a control signal line, causing a bus connection of the second processor to enter a high-impedance state, transfers data between the device and the first processor via the bus, then setting a bus connection of the first processor to the high-impedance state, and transmits a second control signal from the first processor to the second processor via the control signal line, causing the bus connection of the second processor to exit the high-impedance state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Ming Hong Chan, Elim Huang, Andy Ho