Patents by Inventor Cheng-Hsing Kuo
Cheng-Hsing Kuo 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: 8584531Abstract: An ultrasonic gas flow measurement device includes a dumbbell-shaped tube, a first ultrasonic transceiver, a second ultrasonic transceiver, a first cover part, a second cover part and a control unit. The dumbbell-shaped tube includes a central tube part, a first cone part, a first tube part, a second cone part and a second tube part, wherein the first tube part has a flow inlet, the second tube part has a flow outlet, the central tube part connects to the first tube part through the first cone part, and connects to the second tube part through the second cone part. The first ultrasonic transceiver installed inside the first tube part is used for transmitting or receiving ultrasonic signals. The second ultrasonic transceiver installed inside the second tube part is used for transmitting or receiving ultrasonic signals. The control unit is used to control the first and second transceivers.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Tatung CompanyInventors: Shu-Ting Liao, Ya-Leei Chien, Shih-Jung Chang, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Patent number: 8374806Abstract: An ultrasonic phase-shift detection device includes a clock generator, a divider, a first counter, a comparator, a phase detector and a second counter. The divider is provided for dividing the clock signal to generate ultrasonic signals. The comparator is provided for comparing the counting value of the first counter and a predetermined number. The phase detector is provided for comparing the phase shift between different ultrasonic signals. The second counter is provided for counting to generate the digital result signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Tatung CompanyInventors: Shu-Ting Liao, Chao-Fa Lee, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Patent number: 8355546Abstract: A method for identifying a fingerprint image includes inputting a fingerprint image captured by an electronic device, calculating an amount of valid ridge pixels in an amount of total ridge pixels of the fingerprint image to generate a first ratio, calculating an amount of successive ridge pixels in an amount of total ridge pixels of the fingerprint image to generate a second ration when the first ratio is identified within a first predetermined range, and determining the fingerprint image as a valid fingerprint image when the second ratio is identified within a second predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Cheng-Hsing Kuo, Yen-Hui Wang, Tung-Jung Wu
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Publication number: 20120186362Abstract: An adjustable ultrasonic gas flow measurement device includes a gas pipe, a transmitter, a receiver and a micro-processing module. The gas pipe is filled with a gas under test. The transmitter and the receiver are respectively installed in two ends of the gas pipe for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals inside the gas pipe. The micro-processing module is electrically connected to the transmitter and the receiver for generating and sending a first ultrasonic signal to the transmitter for transmitting, and comparing the phase shift of a second ultrasonic signal and a third ultrasonic signal to output a phase comparison result, wherein the transmitted first ultrasonic signal passing through the gas pipe was received by the receiver as the second ultrasonic signal, and the third ultrasonic signal is generated by shifting the first ultrasonic signal with a predetermined phase difference.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Tatung CompanyInventors: Chao-Fa Lee, Shu-Ting Liao, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Publication number: 20120118074Abstract: An ultrasonic gas flow measurement device includes a dumbbell-shaped tube, a first ultrasonic transceiver, a second ultrasonic transceiver, a first cover part, a second cover part and a control unit. The dumbbell-shaped tube includes a central tube part, a first cone part, a first tube part, a second cone part and a second tube part, wherein the first tube part has a flow inlet, the second tube part has a flow outlet, the central tube part connects to the first tube part through the first cone part, and connects to the second tube part through the second cone part. The first ultrasonic transceiver installed inside the first tube part is used for transmitting or receiving ultrasonic signals. The second ultrasonic transceiver installed inside the second tube part is used for transmitting or receiving ultrasonic signals. The control unit is used to control the first and second transceivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: Tatung CompanyInventors: Shu-Ting Liao, Ya-Leei Chien, Shih-Jung Chang, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Publication number: 20120077257Abstract: A cell measurement system measures changes of frequency and transepithelial electrical resistance of a tested cell sample. The cell measurement system includes a quartz crystal sensing module, an oscillation module, a periodic wave-generation module, a low-pass filtration module, and a control module. The cell measurement system of the present invention can simultaneously measure changes of frequency and transepithelial electrical resistance of a tested cell sample during cell growth so that the growth level and healthy condition of the cells and degree of a monolayer completion of the cells can be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Tatung CompanyInventors: Chao-Fa Lee, Tsong-Rong Yan, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Publication number: 20120041693Abstract: An ultrasonic phase-shift detection device includes a clock generator, a divider, a first counter, a comparator, a phase detector and a second counter. The divider is provided for dividing the clock signal to generate ultrasonic signals. The comparator is provided for comparing the counting value of the first counter and a predetermined number. The phase detector is provided for comparing the phase shift between different ultrasonic signals. The second counter is provided for counting to generate the digital result signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: Tatung CompanyInventors: Shu-Ting Liao, Chao-Fa Lee, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Patent number: 8078248Abstract: A digital logic module of oximeter sensor probe includes a detection probe, an operation circuit, and an integrated circuit. This digital logic module of oximeter sensor probe is provided with the light source driving function and the light source capturing function for reducing loading of the microprocessor, so that a cheaper microprocessor can be used in the oximeter sensor for reducing the development cost of the oximeter.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Tatung CompanyInventors: Chao-Fa Lee, Shih-Jung Chang, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Publication number: 20110191110Abstract: A multi-parameter physical audio signal decoding system includes an audio capturing device, a signal pre-processor, a signal decoder, a data modulator and a display device. The audio capturing device receives audio signals, and transforms them into digital signals in real time. The digital signals are transmitted to the signal pre-processor. The signal decoder decodes the digital signals. The data modulator removes signal noises. The display device displays the modulated digital signals. In a non-real-time decoding process, an audio file recorded with physical signals is transmitted to the pre-processor to proceed the decoding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Tatung CompanyInventors: Shih-Jung Chang, Chao-Fa Lee, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Patent number: 7974686Abstract: A multi-channel bio-med electric signals capturing device includes: a detection channel unit, a control unit, a voice signal generator and a computer device. The detection channel unit is provided to detect bioelectric signals produced from human body and amplify the same. The control unit is provided to capture the amplified bio-med electric signals based on a frequency conforming to a computer acceptable audient signal. The voice signal generator transmits the captured amplified bio-med electric signals to a microphone of the computer device, whereby a recording program built in the computer device records the input audient signal as a voice file. Accordingly, the user is able to monitor the bio-med electric signals by easily and simply using a computer device.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Tatung CompanyInventors: Chao-Fa Lee, Shih-Jung Chang, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Publication number: 20110118563Abstract: A portable multi-parameter physiological monitoring and recording device includes multiple sensors, multiple detection channel units, a multiplexer, a clock generator, a controller, an analog switch, a recording unit and a storage unit. The sensors are attached on the body of a person for sensing physiological parameter signals. The detection channel units amplify the received physiological parameter signals. The multiplexer captures the amplified physiological parameter signals. The clock generator generates clock signals in the audio-frequency range. The controller controls the multiplexer to capture the amplified physiological parameter signals based on the clock signals generated by the clock generator. The analog switch outputs the amplified physiological parameter signals as an audio signal. The recording unit records the audio signals as an audio file. The storage unit stores the audio file.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: Tatung CompanyInventors: Chao-Fa Lee, Shih-Jung Chang, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Publication number: 20110107275Abstract: A method of testing a cursor interactive with a pointing device on a displaying device includes pointing at a position on a displaying device by the pointing device within a predetermined period, identifying whether a movement of the cursor makes any change corresponding to the pointing device, and concluding a testing result in accordance with the movement of the cursor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Cheng-Hsing Kuo, Yen-Hui Wang, Tung-Jung Wu
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Publication number: 20110096962Abstract: A method for identifying a fingerprint image includes inputting a fingerprint image captured by an electronic device, calculating an amount of valid ridge pixels in an amount of total ridge pixels of the fingerprint image to generate a first ratio, calculating an amount of successive ridge pixels in an amount of total ridge pixels of the fingerprint image to generate a second ration when the first ratio is identified within a first predetermined range, and determining the fingerprint image as a valid fingerprint image when the second ratio is identified within a second predetermined range.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Cheng-Hsing Kuo, Yen-Hui Wang, Tung-Jung Wu
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Publication number: 20110092826Abstract: A system for measuring ECG and breath signals by using two polar electrodes includes a first polar electrode, a second polar electrode and a breath and ECG signals measuring device. The breath and ECG signals measuring device includes a level regulator, a square wave generator, a breath signal process module and an ECG signal process module. The first and second polar electrodes are attached on the body of a person under test to import square wave signal and receive the first and second measuring signals. The level regulator adjusts the voltage reference of the first and second measuring signals. The breath signal process module and the ECG signal process module process and generate a breath signal and an ECG signal respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: Tatung CompanyInventors: Chao-Fa Lee, Shu-Ting Liao, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Patent number: 7814795Abstract: A dual mode measurement system with quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) is provided, which includes a quartz sensing component, a first measurement circuit, a second measurement circuit and a switch unit. When the first measurement circuit is selected through the switch unit, the first measurement circuit and the quartz sensing component form an oscillation circuit and output a resonance signal. When the second measurement circuit is selected through the switch unit, the second measurement circuit outputs a frequency scanning signal to scan the quartz sensing component, so as to output an impedance sensing signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Tatung CompanyInventors: Chao-Fa Lee, Cheng-Hsing Kuo, Tsong-Rong Yan
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Publication number: 20100160803Abstract: A multi-channel bio-med electric signals capturing device includes: a detection channel unit, a control unit, a voice signal generator and a computer device. The detection channel unit is provided to detect bioelectric signals produced from human body and amplify the same. The control unit is provided to capture the amplified bio-med electric signals based on a frequency conforming to a computer acceptable audient signal. The voice signal generator transmits the captured amplified bio-med electric signals to a microphone of the computer device, whereby a recording program built in the computer device records the input audient signal as a voice file. Accordingly, the user is able to monitor the bio-med electric signals by easily and simply using a computer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Tatung CompanyInventors: Chao-Fa Lee, Shih-Jung Chang, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Publication number: 20090171221Abstract: A system for monitoring heart and lung functions comprises an audio signal sensing unit, an audio signal processing unit, an electrocardiogram signal sensing unit, an electrocardiogram signal processing unit, and a microprocessor unit. The audio signal sensing unit senses audio signals, including a heart sound and a lung sound. The audio signal processing unit is connected to the audio signal sensing unit and processes the audio signals to obtain the heart sound and the lung sound. The electrocardiogram signal sensing unit senses an electrocardiogram signal. The electrocardiogram signal processing unit is connected to the electrocardiogram signal sensing unit and processes the electrocardiogram signal. The microprocessor unit is connected to the audio signal processing unit, the electrocardiogram signal processing unit and a computer host, and processes the heart sound, the lung sound and the electrocardiogram signal to be data that can be identified by the computer host.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Tatung CompanyInventors: Shu-Ting Liao, Chao-Fa Lee, Cheng-Hsing Kuo, Shih-Jung Chang
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Publication number: 20090165560Abstract: A dual mode measurement system with quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) is provided, which includes a quartz sensing component, a first measurement circuit, a second measurement circuit and a switch unit. When the first measurement circuit is selected through the switch unit, the first measurement circuit and the quartz sensing component form an oscillation circuit and output a resonance signal. When the second measurement circuit is selected through the switch unit, the second measurement circuit outputs a frequency scanning signal to scan the quartz sensing component, so as to output an impedance sensing signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: TATUNG COMPANYInventors: Chao-Fa Lee, Cheng-Hsing Kuo, Tsong-Rong Yan
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Patent number: 7509860Abstract: This present invention relates to a system for measuring resonant frequency and delay time of the quartz crystal microbalance. The system includes a transistor oscillating circuit, a switch circuit, a comparator circuit, and a control circuit. The transistor oscillating circuit comprises a quartz oscillator for generating an original oscillating signal. The switch circuit is coupled to the transistor oscillating circuit for outputting a start signal to generate the original oscillating signal. The comparator circuit is coupled to the transistor oscillating circuit for transforming the original oscillating signal to a square wave oscillating signal. The control circuit is coupled to the comparator circuit for receiving the square oscillating signal to estimate the resonant frequency and the delay time of the quartz crystal microbalance.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Tatung CompanyInventors: Chao-Fa Lee, Tsong-Rong Yan, Cheng-Hsing Kuo
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Publication number: 20080184801Abstract: This present invention relates to a system for measuring resonant frequency and delay time of the quartz crystal microbalance. The system includes a transistor oscillating circuit, a switch circuit, a comparator circuit, and a control circuit. The transistor oscillating circuit comprises a quartz oscillator for generating an original oscillating signal. The switch circuit is coupled to the transistor oscillating circuit for outputting a start signal to generate the original oscillating signal. The comparator circuit is coupled to the transistor oscillating circuit for transforming the original oscillating signal to a square wave oscillating signal. The control circuit is coupled to the comparator circuit for receiving the square oscillating signal to estimate the resonant frequency and the delay time of the quartz crystal microbalance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Tatung CompanyInventors: Chao-Fa Lee, Tsong-Rong Yan, Cheng-Hsing Kuo