Patents by Inventor Chao-Jung Lin

Chao-Jung Lin 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).

  • Patent number: 7973491
    Abstract: A multi-lamp backlight apparatus is disclosed. The multi-lamp backlight apparatus includes 2N lamps, N balancing transformers, and a high-voltage power source. N is a positive integer and k is an integer index ranging from 1 to N. The kth balancing transformer among the N balancing transformers includes a first primary winding, a second primary winding, and a secondary winding. The first primary winding connects in series with the (2k?1)th lamp of the 2N lamps. The second primary winding connects in series with the first primary winding and the (2k)th lamp. The secondary winding corresponds to the first primary winding and the second primary winding. The high-voltage power source is connected between the first primary windings and the second primary windings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Feng Liu, Chao-Jung Lin
  • Patent number: 7948736
    Abstract: The invention provides a balance transformer and a backlight apparatus using the same. The balance transformer comprises a first main coil, a second main coil, a first induction coil, and a conductor. The first main coil has a first contact point and a second contact point, and the second main coil has a third contact point and a fourth contact point. The first induction coil is corresponding to the first main coil and the second main coil. The conductor is then series connected to the first contact point and the fourth contact point. Accordingly, the balance transformer drives the backlight apparatus to light and balances the currents of a plurality of light units of the backlight apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ming Feng Liu, Chao Jung Lin
  • Patent number: 7893629
    Abstract: The invention discloses a backlight apparatus. The backlight apparatus includes a power source, a lamp, a balance transformer, a detecting circuit, a judging module, and a controlling module. The balance transformer includes a primary winding electrically connected to the power source and a secondary winding corresponding to the primary winding and electrically connected to the lamp. The detecting circuit is used for detecting a current generated by the secondary winding and generating a first voltage according to the current. The judging module is used for judging whether the value of the first voltage is smaller than a default value. The controlling module is used for controlling the power source according to a judgment made by the judging module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Yan Yang, Chin-Long Yang, Chao-Jung Lin
  • Publication number: 20090184657
    Abstract: The invention discloses a backlight apparatus. The backlight apparatus includes a power source, a lamp, a balance transformer, a detecting circuit, a judging module, and a controlling module. The balance transformer includes a primary winding electrically connected to the power source and a secondary winding corresponding to the primary winding and electrically connected to the lamp. The detecting circuit is used for detecting a current generated by the secondary winding and generating a first voltage according to the current. The judging module is used for judging whether the value of the first voltage is smaller than a default value. The controlling module is used for controlling the power source according to a judgment made by the judging module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: DARFON ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Ming Yan Yang, Chin Long Yang, Chao Jung Lin
  • Publication number: 20090160353
    Abstract: The invention discloses a multi-lamp backlight apparatus. The multi-lamp backlight apparatus includes a first lamp, a second lamp, a controlling unit, a resonating unit, and a balance transformer. The controlling unit is used for generating a controlling signal. The resonating unit is used for converting the controlling signal into a resonating signal. The balance transformer includes a primary winding, a first secondary winding, and a second secondary winding. The primary winding is used for receiving the resonating signal. The first secondary winding is corresponding to the primary winding and coupled to the first lamp. The second secondary winding is corresponding to the primary winding and coupled to the second lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: DARFON ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Ming Yan YANG, Chin Long YANG, Chao Jung LIN, Ming Yen WU
  • Publication number: 20090160350
    Abstract: The invention provides a balance transformer and a backlight apparatus using the same. The balance transformer comprises a first main coil, a second main coil, a first induction coil, and a conductor. The first main coil has a first contact point and a second contact point, and the second main coil has a third contact point and a fourth contact point. The first induction coil is corresponding to the first main coil and the second main coil. The conductor is then series connected to the first contact point and the fourth contact point. Accordingly, the balance transformer drives the backlight apparatus to light and balances the currents of a plurality of light units of the backlight apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Darfon Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ming Feng LIU, Chao Jung LIN
  • Publication number: 20090121647
    Abstract: A multi-lamp backlight apparatus is disclosed. The multi-lamp backlight apparatus includes 2N lamps, N balancing transformers, and a high-voltage power source. N is a positive integer and k is an integer index ranging from 1 to N. The kth balancing transformer among the N balancing transformers includes a first primary winding, a second primary winding, and a secondary winding. The first primary winding connects in series with the (2k?1)th lamp of the 2N lamps. The second primary winding connects in series with the first primary winding and the (2k)th lamp. The secondary winding corresponds to the first primary winding and the second primary winding. The high-voltage power source is connected between the first primary windings and the second primary windings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Ming Feng LIU, Chao Jung LIN
  • Patent number: 6922023
    Abstract: An inverter for driving multiple discharge lamps. The inverter has a transformer for driving a first discharge lamp and a second discharge lamp. The inverter also includes a first balancing circuit connected in series with the first discharge lamp and a second balancing circuit connected in series with the second discharge lamp. According to a matching signal, the first and the second balancing circuits adjust a first lamp current through the first discharge lamp and a second lamp current through the second discharge lamp, respectively. A comparator is provided to receive a first sensing signal from the first balancing circuit and a second sensing signal from the second balancing circuit. Comparing the first sensing signal with the second sensing signal, the comparator generates the matching signal which controls the first and the second balancing circuits to equalize the first lamp current and the second lamp current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Huang-Chang Hsu, Ching-Chang Hsieh, Chao-Jung Lin, Cheng-Hsiu Lu
  • Publication number: 20040004450
    Abstract: An inverter for driving multiple discharge lamps. The inverter has a transformer for driving a first discharge lamp and a second discharge lamp. The inverter also includes a first balancing circuit connected in series with the first discharge lamp and a second balancing circuit connected in series with the second discharge lamp. According to a matching signal, the first and the second balancing circuits adjust a first lamp current through the first discharge lamp and a second lamp current through the second discharge lamp, respectively. A comparator is provided to receive a first sensing signal from the first balancing circuit and a second sensing signal from the second balancing circuit. Comparing the first sensing signal with the second sensing signal, the comparator generates the matching signal which controls the first and the second balancing circuits to equalize the first lamp current and the second lamp current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: Darfon Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Huang-Chang Hsu, Ching-Chang Hsieh, Chao-Jung Lin, Cheng-Hsiu Lu
  • Patent number: 6445279
    Abstract: A variable resistance device is provided. Instead of a conventional planar-type structure or a three-dimensional structure using an elastic strip, a variable resistance device with a three-dimensional structure using easy-assembling parts, such as a mount and a spring, is adapted. The easy-assembling parts would not be deformed permanently so that the reliability of the variable resistance device is enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chao-Jung Lin, Chien-Ming Li
  • Publication number: 20020063620
    Abstract: A variable resistance device is provided. Instead of a conventional planar-type structure or a three-dimensional structure using an elastic strip, a variable resistance device with a three-dimensional structure using easy-assembling parts, such as a mount and a spring, is adapted. The easy-assembling parts would not be deformed permanently so that the reliability of the variable resistance device is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Applicant: Darfon Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chao-Jung Lin, Chien-Ming Li
  • Publication number: 20020036560
    Abstract: A detachable transformer includes a high-voltage coil, an anti-splash cap, a low-voltage coil and a transformer body. The coupling chamber has a top end coupled to the anti-splash cap and a bottom end for matching the transformer body. It is assured that the filler can be encapsulated between the high-voltage coil and the transformer body. After the low-voltage coil and the iron core are inserted, the transformer is then formed. Furthermore, the anti-splash cap can be either separable from the coupling chamber or an integral part of the high-voltage coil. The anti-splash cap can also be replaced by an anti-splash sleeve, which is disposed in the high-voltage coil. This enhances the insulation effect of the high-voltage coil by encapsulating the filler in the gap and between the high-voltage coil and the transformer body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsiu Lu, Chen-Lung Sue, Shao-An Lu, Chao-Jung Lin, Chien-Ming Li, Kou-Chuan Wang