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).
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Patent number: 7973491Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.Inventors: Ming-Feng Liu, Chao-Jung Lin
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Patent number: 7948736Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.Inventors: Ming Feng Liu, Chao Jung Lin
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Patent number: 7893629Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.Inventors: Ming-Yan Yang, Chin-Long Yang, Chao-Jung Lin
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Publication number: 20090184657Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: DARFON ELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Ming Yan Yang, Chin Long Yang, Chao Jung Lin
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Publication number: 20090160353Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: DARFON ELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Ming Yan YANG, Chin Long YANG, Chao Jung LIN, Ming Yen WU
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Publication number: 20090160350Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: Darfon Electronics Corp.Inventors: Ming Feng LIU, Chao Jung LIN
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Publication number: 20090121647Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Ming Feng LIU, Chao Jung LIN
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Patent number: 6922023Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.Inventors: Huang-Chang Hsu, Ching-Chang Hsieh, Chao-Jung Lin, Cheng-Hsiu Lu
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Publication number: 20040004450Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: January 8, 2004Applicant: Darfon Electronics Corp.Inventors: Huang-Chang Hsu, Ching-Chang Hsieh, Chao-Jung Lin, Cheng-Hsiu Lu
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Patent number: 6445279Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Darfon Electronics Corp.Inventors: Chao-Jung Lin, Chien-Ming Li
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Publication number: 20020063620Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Applicant: Darfon Electronics Corp.Inventors: Chao-Jung Lin, Chien-Ming Li
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Publication number: 20020036560Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Inventors: Cheng-Hsiu Lu, Chen-Lung Sue, Shao-An Lu, Chao-Jung Lin, Chien-Ming Li, Kou-Chuan Wang