Patents by Inventor Chao-Ming Chu

Chao-Ming Chu 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: 9179567
    Abstract: An electronic device having a calculation function and suitable for being detachably connected to a portable electronic device having a calculation function is provided. The electronic device includes a body, a connecting base and a supporter. The body has a first surface. The connecting base is disposed at the body and has a containing cavity. The portable electronic device is suitable for being disposed in the containing cavity to be electronically connected to the electronic device. A back surface of the portable electronic device leans against the first surface. The supporter is connected to the body and supports the body, and an angle is formed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Cheng-Chih Hung, Chao-Ming Chu, Szu-Tang Chiu
  • Patent number: 8824134
    Abstract: A tablet electronic device is disclosed. The tablet electronic device includes a first side, a second side and an electronic component. The first side has a first thickness. The second side is opposite to the first side and has a second thickness. The second thickness is larger than the first thickness. The second side has a recess. The electronic component is accommodated in the recess such that a gravity center of the tablet electronic device is adjusted towards the second side. The tablet electronic device has a holding portion and the center of gravity of the tablet electronic device is arranged in a suitable position, thus the tablet electronic device disclosed herein can be comfortably operated while being held in a user's hand. Furthermore, the tablet electronic device can be set in various ways for comfortable usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chao-Ming Chu, Peter Clark Timothy
  • Publication number: 20130314858
    Abstract: An electronic device having a calculation function and suitable for being detachably connected to a portable electronic device having a calculation function is provided. The electronic device includes a body, a connecting base and a supporter. The body has a first surface. The connecting base is disposed at the body and has a containing cavity. The portable electronic device is suitable for being disposed in the containing cavity to be electronically connected to the electronic device. A back surface of the portable electronic device leans against the first surface. The supporter is connected to the body and supports the body, and an angle is formed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Cheng-Chih Hung, Chao-Ming Chu, Szu-Tang Chiu
  • Publication number: 20130043115
    Abstract: A keyboard module includes a key unit, a fixed unit and a cover layer. The key unit includes a plurality of key structures. The fixed unit includes a plurality of position limiting structures, and the position limiting structures are fixed to the corresponding key structures, respectively. The cover layer covers and connects to the key unit and the fixed unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Fei-Lin Yang, Chao-Ming Chu, Yang-Po Chiu, Shin-Min Lee, Chiu-Lang Huang
  • Patent number: 8185920
    Abstract: An ejecting mechanism capable of preventing an accidental touch is disposed in a housing having a tray and used for ejecting the tray out of the housing. The ejecting mechanism includes a tray ejecting button and a front cover. The front cover is disposed at the housing and located at the ejecting direction of the tray. The front cover has a sliding key including a pressing body and a triggering body connected to one end of the pressing body. When the pressing body drives the triggering body to slide until the triggering body aligns to the tray ejecting button, the pressing body is capable of being forced to drive one end of the triggering body to trigger the tray ejecting button to eject the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: ASUSTek Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Shun-Lung Wang, Chun-Hao Liao, Chao-Ming Chu, Chih-Min Huang, Ta-Wei Liu, Hsuan-Wu Wei
  • Publication number: 20120106047
    Abstract: A tablet electronic device is disclosed. The tablet electronic device includes a first side, a second side and an electronic component. The first side has a first thickness. The second side is opposite to the first side and has a second thickness. The second thickness is larger than the first thickness. The second side has a recess. The electronic component is accommodated in the recess such that a gravity center of the tablet electronic device is adjusted towards the second side. The tablet electronic device has a holding portion and the center of gravity of the tablet electronic device is arranged in a suitable position, thus the tablet electronic device disclosed herein can be comfortably operated while being held in a user's hand. Furthermore, the tablet electronic device can be set in various ways for comfortable usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Chao-Ming CHU, Peter Clark TIMOTHY
  • Publication number: 20110187649
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a host module and an input module. The input module includes a keyboard unit and a touch unit. The keyboard unit is electrically connected to the host module. The touch unit includes a touch pad and a plurality of key sets. The touch pad is electrically connected to the key sets. The key sets are selected to be disposed next to the touch pad or not. This can improve the flexibility for the user to use the electronic device with a touch pad and a plurality of key sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Chao-Ming CHU, Tzu-Wei Tai, Hsin-Ying Chen, Sheng-Ta Lin
  • Publication number: 20110164359
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a host module and an input module. The input module includes a keyboard unit and a plurality of the touch units. The keyboard unit includes a plurality of keys which are electrically connected to the host module. The touch units are disposed adjacent to the keyboard unit and electrically connected to the host module. The electronic device as disclosed brings the convenience for the user to use the electronic device by a plurality of the touch units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Chao-Ming CHU, Izu-Wei Tai, Lionel Zhen Jie Wong, Wan-Lynn Ng, Cindy Hui Min Liew, Daniel Pittella Alenquer, Geoffrey Javier
  • Publication number: 20110164374
    Abstract: A portable storage device includes a body and a cable. The body has a receiving slot with an opening. The cable is received in the receiving slot and is electrically connected with the body. The cable has at least one bending portion with an included angle less than 90 degree, thereby flexibly extends the cable along a longitudinal extension axis and avoids non-linear twist or curl occurring on the cable, so as to allow a convenient folding and storing of the connecting cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Tzu-Wei TAI, Chao-Ming Chu
  • Publication number: 20110104917
    Abstract: An electronic device with a hidden I/O interface module is disclosed. The electronic device includes a container and a surface with an opening, container and the opening communicate with each other. The container includes a first position and a second position. The electronic device also includes an I/O connection unit, a pivot module and a cover. The I/O connection unit is disposed at the container, electrically connected to the electronic device and includes a connecting surface. The pivot module is connected to the I/O connection unit. The cover is connected to the pivot module. When the cover is shut, it covers the container and makes the I/O connection unit located at the first position. When the cover is open, it drives the pivot module to drive the I/O connection unit to move to the second position to make the connecting surface of the I/O connection unit aligned with the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Kuan-Ting Chen, Chao-Ming Chu, Yi-Ting Chen
  • Patent number: 7922502
    Abstract: An electronic device with a hidden I/O interface module is disclosed. The electronic device includes a container and a surface with an opening, container and the opening communicate with each other. The container includes a first position and a second position. The electronic device also includes an I/O connection unit, a pivot module and a cover. The I/O connection unit is disposed at the container, electrically connected to the electronic device and includes a connecting surface. The pivot module is connected to the I/O connection unit. The cover is connected to the pivot module. When the cover is shut, it covers the container and makes the I/O connection unit located at the first position. When the cover is open, it drives the pivot module to drive the I/O connection unit to move to the second position to make the connecting surface of the I/O connection unit aligned with the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Asustek Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Kuan-Ting Chen, Chao-Ming Chu, Yi-Ting Chen
  • Patent number: 7891995
    Abstract: An electronic device with a hidden I/O interface module is disclosed. The electronic device includes a container and a surface with an opening, container and the opening communicate with each other. The container includes a first position and a second position. The electronic device also includes an I/O connection unit, a pivot module and a cover. The I/O connection unit is disposed at the container, electrically connected to the electronic device and includes a connecting surface. The pivot module is connected to the I/O connection unit. The cover is connected to the pivot module. When the cover is shut, it covers the container and makes the I/O connection unit located at the first position. When the cover is open, it drives the pivot module to drive the I/O connection unit to move to the second position to make the connecting surface of the I/O connection unit aligned with the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Asustek Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Kuan-Ting Chen, Chao-Ming Chu, Yi-Ting Chen
  • Publication number: 20100240239
    Abstract: An electronic device with a hidden I/O interface module is disclosed. The electronic device includes a container and a surface with an opening, container and the opening communicate with each other. The container includes a first position and a second position. The electronic device also includes an I/O connection unit, a pivot module and a cover. The I/O connection unit is disposed at the container, electrically connected to the electronic device and includes a connecting surface. The pivot module is connected to the I/O connection unit. The cover is connected to the pivot module. When the cover is shut, it covers the container and makes the I/O connection unit located at the first position. When the cover is open, it drives the pivot module to drive the I/O connection unit to move to the second position to make the connecting surface of the I/O connection unit aligned with the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Kuan-Ting Chen, Chao-Ming Chu, Yi-Ting Chen
  • Publication number: 20090199221
    Abstract: An ejecting mechanism capable of preventing an accidental touch is disposed in a housing having a tray and used for ejecting the tray out of the housing. The ejecting mechanism includes a tray ejecting button and a front cover. The front cover is disposed at the housing and located at the ejecting direction of the tray. The front cover has a sliding key including a pressing body and a triggering body connected to one end of the pressing body. When the pressing body drives the triggering body to slide until the triggering body aligns to the tray ejecting button, the pressing body is capable of being forced to drive one end of the triggering body to trigger the tray ejecting button to eject the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Shun-Lung Wang, Chun-Hao Liao, Chao-Ming Chu, Chih-Min Huang, Ta-Wei Liu, Hsuan-Wu Wei
  • Publication number: 20090174258
    Abstract: A built-in uninterruptible power supply system and an electronic device using the same are provided. The built-in uninterruptible power supply system supplies power to an electronic component of an electronic device. The built-in uninterruptible power supply system includes a power supply, a power storage, a power supply switch and a power display. The power supply switch electrically couples the power supply with the power storage. The power supply switch switches to transmit a first power or a second power to the electronic component. The power display is disposed in the casing and electrically coupled with the power storage for displaying a storage power of the power storage. When the external power source stops supplying power to the power supply, the power supply switch switches to transmit the second power from the power storage to the electronic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Ta-Wei Liu, Shun-Lung Wang, Chun-Hao Liao, Chao-Ming Chu, Chih-Min Huang, Hsuan-Wu Wei
  • Publication number: 20080055843
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a first body, a cover, and a restoring element is provided. The first body has at least one sidewall and an opening on the sidewall. At least a part of the cover passes through the sidewall and is pivoted to the first body. When the cover is at a first position, the cover covers the opening to prevent dust from entering the opening. When the cover is at a second position, the cover exposes the opening. The restoring element is disposed in the first body and imposes an elastic force to the cover so as to rotate the cover from the first position to the second position for exposing the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Lian-Tien Ke, Cheng-Yi Lee, Chao-Ming Chu, Shun-Lung Wang, Li-Yen Wang
  • Patent number: D629797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chao-Ming Chu, Tzu-Wei Tai
  • Patent number: D675613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chao-Ming Chu, Peter Clark Timothy
  • Patent number: D685782
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng-Chih Hung, Chao-Ming Chu, Szu-Tang Chiu
  • Patent number: D696668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Chuan Chen, Chao-Ming Chu, Hsuan-Wu Wei