Patents by Inventor Chen An

Chen An 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).

  • TV PLAYLIST
    Publication number: 20140282772
    Abstract: A playlist server application is provided on a server at a first network node. A playlist local application is provided for a remote device. An indication of a change to a playlist on one of the server and the remote device is obtained from a corresponding one of the playlist server application and the playlist local application. The change is synchronized to another one of the server and the remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventors: David Chen, Vipul Patel, Jian Yu, John Chen, Marc Lawrence-Apfelbaum
  • Fastener
    Publication number: 20140265356
    Abstract: A fastener comprises a fixing frame, a sliding base as well as a sliding frame and a swinging arm disposed inside the sliding base. A beveled guide surface of a fastening hook of a fastening rod of the fixing frame is pressed against a front side wall of the sliding base for inserting the fastening hook into a fastening groove in order that the sliding frame is fixed by the fastening rod at a fastening position. When the sliding base moves along a detaching direction from the fastening position, a turning portion of the swinging arm can be turned by pressing against an actuating rod, and a pressing portion of the swinging arm is driven by the turning portion to push the fastening rod upward for unfastening the sliding frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: GREAT COMPUTER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chen-Chien TSAI, Chia-Liang LU, Hui-Te YU
  • IMPULSE RESPONSE APPROXIMATION METHODS AND RELATED SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140270189
    Abstract: Systems and methods for achieving approximate convolution using partitioned truncated singular value decomposition filtering for each of monaural rendering and binaural rendering are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Beats Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Atkins, Adam Strauss, Chen Zhang
  • Packaging Devices and Methods of Manufacture Thereof
    Publication number: 20140264859
    Abstract: Packaging devices and methods of manufacture thereof for semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing a packaging device includes forming an interconnect wiring over a substrate, and forming conductive balls over portions of the interconnect wiring. A molding material is deposited over the conductive balls and the substrate, and a portion of the molding material is removed from over scribe line regions of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Ming-Da Cheng, Wen-Hsiung Lu
  • Inspection Device and Method for Inspecting Physical Properties of a Steel Ball by Using Eddy Current
    Publication number: 20140266173
    Abstract: An inspection device and method are capable of inspecting physical properties of a steel ball quickly and precisely by using eddy current. The inspection device includes an inspection passage and an inspector has a plurality of probes located in the inspection passage. Each of the probes can produce a specific magnetic field and detect eddy current change produced by the steel ball when moving through the magnetic field, whereby to produce a signal. Then, the signal will be analyzed by the inspector and converted into physical property data of the steel ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Ya-Chen Hsu, Fang-Chih Tien, Yi-Ji Chen
  • SIMPLIFICATIONS ON DISPARITY VECTOR DERIVATION AND MOTION VECTOR PREDICTION IN 3D VIDEO CODING
    Publication number: 20140267605
    Abstract: A device for coding three-dimensional video data includes a video coder configured to determine a first block of a first texture view is to be coded using a block-based view synthesis mode; locate, in a depth view, a first depth block that corresponds to the first block of the first texture view; determine depth values of two or more corner positions of the first depth block; based on the depth values, derive a disparity vector for the first block; using the disparity vector, locate a first block of a second texture view; and, inter-predict the first block of the first texture view using the first block of the second texture view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Vijayaraghavan Thirumalai, Li Zhang, Ying Chen, Marta Karczewicz
  • High-Throughput System and Method for Post-Implantation Single Wafer Warm-Up
    Publication number: 20140273421
    Abstract: A high throughput system for warming a wafer to a desired temperature after undergoing a low-temperature implantation process includes an implantation chamber, a wafer warming chamber configured to uniformly warm a single wafer, and a plurality of robotic arms to transfer wafers throughout the system. At each stage in the fabrication process, the robotic arms simultaneously work with multiple wafers and, therefore, the system provides a high throughput process. Also, the warming chamber may be a vacuum environment, thus eliminating the mist-condensation problem that results in wafer spotting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: TSUN-JEN CHAN, CHENG-HUNG HU, YI-HANN CHEN, KANG HUA CHANG, MING-TE CHEN
  • Overlay Sampling Methodology
    Publication number: 20140278213
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method to achieve enhanced overlay control while maintaining manufacturing throughput for a fabrication process. Locations of a plurality of alignment structures on a wafer comprising a plurality of reticle fields are determined with a layout tool to define a layout-based wafer map. The topography of the wafer is then measured as a function of wafer position by a surface measuring tool. The layout-based wafer map is then projected onto the measured wafer topography to define a modeled wafer map. A subset of alignment structure locations are measured with an alignment tool in an in-line fabrication flow so as not to delay subsequent fabrication steps. Disagreement between the measured alignment structure locations and modeled alignment structure locations is then minimized mathematically to enhance overlay control while maintaining manufacturing throughput.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Han-Ming Hsieh, Li-Shiuan Chen, Chung-Hao Chang, Li-Kong Turn
  • LEMPEL-ZIV DATA COMPRESSION WITH SHORTENED HASH CHAINS BASED ON REPETITIVE PATTERNS
    Publication number: 20140266815
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for Lempel-Ziv data compression with shortened hash chains based on repetitive multi-byte runs. Data is compressed by processing a sequence of data to identify a repetitive pattern, such as a multi-byte run; and providing indicators associated with the sequence of data of a start position and an end position of the repetitive pattern. The indicators of the start and end positions of the repetitive pattern may comprise, for example, flags associated with the positions. The indicators of the start and end positions of the repetitive pattern are processed to determine a sequence length of the repetitive pattern. In addition, a match can be identified in the sequence of data having a length that is greater than or equal to an offset of s bytes to identify a run comprised of an s-byte sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: LSI Corporation
    Inventors: Ning Chen, Robin Sik
  • Integrated Write Mux and Driver Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20140269115
    Abstract: An integrated driver system is disclosed. The driver system includes decoding logic and a driver portion. The decoding logic is configured to receive select signals and data signals. The driver portion is configured to generate driver signals according to the decoded signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Hsien Hua, Yu-Hao Hsu, Chen-Lin Yang, Cheng Hung Lee
  • Sense Amplifier
    Publication number: 20140266436
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a differential sense amplifier comprising first and second cross-coupled inverters with first and second complimentary storage nodes. A first current control element changes a current through the first cross-coupled inverter based upon an output of a second cross-coupled inverter, and a second current control element changes a current through the second cross-coupled inverter based upon an output of the first cross-coupled inverter. Other devices and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng Hung Lee, Hektor Huang, Chi-Kai Hsieh, Shi-Wei Chang, Hong-Chen Cheng
  • PRESS-ON COSMETIC CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20140263460
    Abstract: A press-on cosmetic container has a main tube, an inner tube, a spring and an actuator. The main tube has multiple positioning protrusions and multiple sliding slots. The inner tube has multiple ribs. Two ends of the spring respectively abut the main tube and the inner tube. The actuator is mounted between the main tube and the inner tube and pushes the ribs, such that the ribs are revolved and each rib is positioned alternately through the sliding slots and abutting the positioning protrusions of the main tube. A user can hold the press-on cosmetic container with one single hand to allow a sprayer of a bottle mounted in the cosmetic container to protrude outside or to be stored inside, which is convenient for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Sin-Hsiung CHEN
  • Fiducial Markers for Fluorescent 3D imaging
    Publication number: 20140276005
    Abstract: In some example embodiments, there may be provided an apparatus. The apparatus may include a balloon membrane including an opening, an exterior surface, and an interior surface, the interior surface including one or more fiducial markers forming a pattern detectable by a scanner imaging the interior surface of the inflatable membrane. Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, may also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: LANTOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Alison M. Forsyth, Daniel Vlasic, Ben Frantzdale, Alban De Brouchoven, Xiaowei Chen, Manas Menon, Federico Frigerio
  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH IMPROVED CONTACTING PORTIONS
    Publication number: 20140273652
    Abstract: A plug connector includes a housing with a rear base and a front mating tongue in a mating direction and a plurality of terminals arranged in the housing in a lateral direction. The front mating tongue defines a first face and a second face. The first side defines a rib thereby the first face being divided to a first mating face, a third mating face and a second mating face on the rib. The second face is defined as a fourth mating face. The terminals include plate portions exposed upon the mating tongue and mounting legs outside the housing. The terminals are divided to four groups, the plate portions of the four groups are exposed upon the mating faces respectively. Each of the first and second groups of terminals includes grounding terminals and differential signal pairs, the plate portions of the differential signal pairs have a length equal to 3.2 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MING-LUN SZU, CHIEN-PING KAO, TSU-YANG WU, SHENG-KO CHEN
  • 3D Shielding Case and Methods for Forming the Same
    Publication number: 20140262475
    Abstract: A package includes a die, and a molding material molding the die therein. A metal shield case includes a first metal mesh over and contacting the molding material and the die, a second metal mesh underlying the die, and a Through-Assembly Via (TAV) in the molding material and forming a ring encircling the die. The TAV is electrically connected to the first metal mesh and the second metal mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Monsen Liu, Chuei-Tang Wang, Lai Wei Chih, Chen-Hua Yu
  • PIXEL OF A DISPLAY PANEL AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140267468
    Abstract: A pixel of a display panel includes a first transistor with a first end coupled to a data line, a control end coupled to a scan line; a second transistor with a first end coupled to a first voltage source, a control end coupled to a second end of the first transistor; a third transistor with a first end coupled to a second end of the second transistor, a control end for receiving a control signal; a light emitting unit with a first end coupled to the second end of the second transistor, a second end coupled to a second voltage source; a first capacitor with a first end coupled to the second end of the first transistor, a second end coupled to a second end of the third transistor; and a second capacitor coupled between the second end of the first capacitor and the second voltage source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Chun-Chieh Lin, Ya-Ling Chen
  • IMPLEMENTING A NETWORK OF INTELLIGENT VIRTUAL SERVICE AGENTS TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED AUTOMATED RESPONSES
    Publication number: 20140270111
    Abstract: An intelligent virtual service agent implemented on a computer platform with a processor and a memory is assigned a responsibility to automatically interact with different users via different mediums across a communication network when a predetermined characteristic of content provided by the users is identified. Content provided by a user is received over the communication network. The content provided by the user is analyzed to determine whether the content provided by the user possesses the predetermined characteristic. A determined is made, based on the analyzing, that the content possesses the predetermined characteristic. The intelligent virtual service agent is assigned to automatically interact with the user based on determining that the content possesses the predetermined characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: James FAN, David Fenglin Chen, Jennifer K. Lam
  • INTERLAYER CONDUCTOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140264934
    Abstract: To form an interconnect conductor structure, a stack of pads, coupled to respective active layers of a circuit, is formed. Rows of interlayer conductors are formed to extend in an X direction in contact with landing areas on corresponding pads in the stack. Adjacent rows are separated from one another in a Y direction generally perpendicular to the X direction. The interlayer conductors in a row have a first pitch in the X direction. The interlayer conductors in adjacent rows are offset in the X direction by an amount less than the first pitch. Interconnect conductors are formed over and in contact with interlayer conductors. The interconnect conductors extend in the Y direction and have a second pitch less than the first pitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shih-Hung Chen
  • NEURAL SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140275929
    Abstract: The present invention provides a neural sensing device and method for making the same. The neural sensing device includes a base, an integrated circuit portion, a plurality of microprobes and at least one conductive via. The base has an active surface and a backside surface. The integrated circuit portion is disposed on the active surface of the base. The microprobes protrude from the backside surface of the base. The through silicon via is disposed in the base and electrically connects the integrated circuit portion and the microprobes. Each of the microprobes includes an isolation layer partially covering a conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Kuo-Hua Chen, Chih-Wei Chang, Jin-Chern Chiou
  • TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER
    Publication number: 20140260739
    Abstract: A transmission device for an automatic document feeder includes a driving gear set driven by a driving motor, a first swing arm equipped with a first driving roller set, a second swing arm equipped with a second driving roller set, and a one-way gear set driven by the driving gear set to keep transmitting rollers rotating in the same direction. The first swing arm is driven by the driving gear set and swingable between a first position and a second position to mesh the first driving roller set with a pickup device or an output device. The second swing arm is driven by the driving gear set and swingable between a third position and a fourth position to mesh the second driving roller set with the pickup device or the output device. When the first swing arm swings toward the first/second position, the second arm swings toward the fourth/third position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: FOXLINK IMAGE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: I Chuan Hong, Lung Chen, Tsung Ching Chou, Ting Yu Lu, Jing Hua Fang, Wen Ching Liao