Patents by Inventor Chi-Cheng Liao
Chi-Cheng Liao 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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Publication number: 20240322274Abstract: A method for determining a State of Charge of a battery module with a first battery having a first rated capacity and a second battery having a second rated capacity including determining an adjusted rated capacity according to at least one of property data of the first battery, property data of the second battery and a system requirement, wherein the adjusted rated capacity is smaller than a summation of the first rated capacity and the second rated capacity; and determining a State of Charge (SoC) which indicates a level of charge of the battery module relative to a total capacity of the battery module according to the level of charge of the battery module and the adjusted rated capacity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2023Publication date: September 26, 2024Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Jia-You Chuang, Jui-Chi Wu, Chi-Cheng Liao
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Patent number: 11906596Abstract: A device estimates the health of a battery by first collecting measurements of the battery over multiple charging and discharging cycles. Scores are assigned to the measurements according to scoring rules stored in a memory of the device. The device calculates battery based on an average of the measurements, where each measurement has an assigned score greater than a threshold.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: MediaTek Inc.Inventors: Chi Cheng Liao, Jia-You Chuang, Jui-Chi Wu
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Publication number: 20220206079Abstract: A device estimates the health of a battery by first collecting measurements of the battery over multiple charging and discharging cycles. Scores are assigned to the measurements according to scoring rules stored in a memory of the device. The device calculates battery based on an average of the measurements, where each measurement has an assigned score greater than a threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Chi Cheng Liao, Jia-You Chuang, Jui-Chi Wu
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Patent number: 10921861Abstract: An electronic device including a luminous strip is provided, including a housing, a first light guiding strip, a second light guiding strip, a light-transmissive structure, a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element and a third light-emitting element. The housing includes a first side wall and a second side wall, where a corner area exists between the first side wall and the second side wall. The first light guiding strip is disposed on the first side wall. The second light guiding strip is disposed on the second side wall. The light-transmissive structure is disposed in the corner area, and connected to the first light guiding strip and the second light guiding strip. The first light-emitting element is disposed at a first end of the first light guiding strip. The second light-emitting element is disposed at a second end of the second light guiding strip.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chieh Mii, Ming-Chih Huang, Tong-Shen Hsiung, Meng-Chu Huang, Fu-Yu Cai, Shang-Chih Liang, Chia-Hao Hung, Li-Wei Yu, Chi Cheng Liao, Hsin-I Lu, Cheng-Yu Lin
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Publication number: 20200333850Abstract: An electronic device including a luminous strip is provided, including a housing, a first light guiding strip, a second light guiding strip, a light-transmissive structure, a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element and a third light-emitting element. The housing includes a first side wall and a second side wall, where a corner area exists between the first side wall and the second side wall. The first light guiding strip is disposed on the first side wall. The second light guiding strip is disposed on the second side wall. The light-transmissive structure is disposed in the corner area, and connected to the first light guiding strip and the second light guiding strip. The first light-emitting element is disposed at a first end of the first light guiding strip. The second light-emitting element is disposed at a second end of the second light guiding strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Chieh MII, Ming-Chih HUANG, Tong-Shen HSIUNG, Meng-Chu HUANG, Fu-Yu CAI, Shang-Chih LIANG, Chia-Hao HUNG, Li-Wei YU, Chi Cheng LIAO, Hsin-I LU, Cheng-Yu LIN
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Patent number: 8451602Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a flexible electrical connector, and a protection cover. The second body is slidably stacked with the first body. The flexible electrical connector is electrically connected between the first body and the second body. The cover is slidably disposed between the first body and the second body. The cover is at an initial position when the first body and the second body are in a stacked state. The cover shields the flexible electrical connector exposed after the second body moves when the first body and the second body are in a spread state. As a result, the lifetime of the handheld electronic device can be prolonged. Additionally, the available region of the handheld electronic device in the spread state can be increased to provide higher design flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Inventors: Ming-Shuo Huang, Chi-Cheng Liao, Cheng-Yu Lin
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Patent number: 8150092Abstract: An acoustic speaker module of a portable electronic device includes an acoustic housing, an acoustic speaker, a chip card and an elastic member. The acoustic housing has an accommodation space, a first opening and a second opening. The acoustic speaker is seamlessly connected with the first opening. The chip card is disposed at the second opening. The elastic member and the chip card are disposed at the second opening to make the accommodation space to form a hermetical space.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Inventors: Ming-Shuo Huang, Chi-Cheng Liao, Cheng-Yu Lin
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Publication number: 20100182739Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a flexible electrical connector, and a protection cover. The second body is slidably stacked with the first body. The flexible electrical connector is electrically connected between the first body and the second body. The cover is slidably disposed between the first body and the second body. The cover is at an initial position when the first body and the second body are in a stacked state. The cover shields the flexible electrical connector exposed after the second body moves when the first body and the second body are in a spread state. As a result, the lifetime of the handheld electronic device can be prolonged. Additionally, the available region of the handheld electronic device in the spread state can be increased to provide higher design flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Ming-Shuo Huang, Chi-Cheng Liao, Cheng-Yu Lin
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Publication number: 20100144409Abstract: A sliding type handheld mobile device is disclosed. A screen module covers a plurality of keys of a body, and may slide relative to the body to expose the keys. The screen module has an opening to allow the FPC to pass through and connect to the body. One end of a linkage is connected to the body, and another end is connected to a shuttle to make the linkage driven by the body and push the shuttle to cover the opening. This may prevent electronic components inside the screen module from being exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Ming-Shuo Huang, Chi-Cheng Liao, Cheng-Yu Lin
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Publication number: 20100020999Abstract: An acoustic speaker module of a portable electronic device includes an acoustic housing, an acoustic speaker, a chip card and an elastic member. The acoustic housing has an accommodation space, a first opening and a second opening. The acoustic speaker is seamlessly connected with the first opening. The chip card is disposed at the second opening. The elastic member and the chip card are disposed at the second opening to make the accommodation space to form a hermetical space.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Ming-Shuo HUANG, Chi-Cheng LIAO, Cheng-Yu LIN
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Patent number: 7632104Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, a first circuit board, an electronic element set and an elastic sheet unit. The body includes a first surface, a second surface and at least one through hole. The first surface is opposite to the second surface. The through hole passes through the body. The first circuit board includes a first conductive portion. The electronic element set is provided at the first surface. The electronic element set includes a second conductive portion. The elastic sheet unit includes a fixing element and two elastic sheets. The fixing element fixes the elastic sheets on the second surface. Each of the elastic sheets includes a first end and a second end. The first ends abut the first conductive portion, and the second ends pass through the through hole to abut the second conductive portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: ASUSTek Computer Inc.Inventors: Chi Cheng Liao, Fu Ming Chen
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Publication number: 20090209301Abstract: The invention provides an electronic device with a detachable keypad module including a casing, a main circuit board and a detachable keypad module. The detachable keypad module is slidingly disposed at the casing and electrically connected to the main circuit board. The detachable keypad module includes a plurality of keys, a keypad circuit board and a keypad casing. The keypad circuit board is disposed between the keys and the main circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Cheng-Yu LIN, Chi-Cheng Liao
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Publication number: 20090173606Abstract: A keyboard includes a printed circuit board, a light guide sheet, a keypad member and a light shield. The printed circuit board has a plurality of light-emitting devices. The light guide sheet is disposed over the printed circuit board to receive the light output from the light-emitting devices. The keypad member has a plurality of keys, wherein the light guide sheet is disposed between the printed circuit board and the keypad member. The light shield is disposed between the light guide sheet and the keypad member. The light shield has a light-absorbing surface, a light-reflective surface and a plurality of light-outlet holes. The light-reflective surface faces the light guide sheet. The light-absorbing surface faces the keypad member. The light output from the light-emitting devices passes the light-outlet holes to illuminate the keypad member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chi-Cheng Liao, Fu-Ming Chen
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Publication number: 20090035958Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, a first circuit board, an electronic element set and an elastic sheet unit. The body includes a first surface, a second surface and at least one through hole. The first surface is opposite to the second surface. The through hole passes through the body. The first circuit board includes a first conductive portion. The electronic element set is provided at the first surface. The electronic element set includes a second conductive portion. The elastic sheet unit includes a fixing element and two elastic sheets. The fixing element fixes the elastic sheets on the second surface. Each of the elastic sheets includes a first end and a second end. The first ends abut the first conductive portion, and the second ends pass through the through hole to abut the second conductive portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chi Cheng Liao, Fu Ming Chen
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Publication number: 20060279358Abstract: An electronic device and a method for manufacturing a linear antenna thereof are provided. The electronic device includes a casing, several guiding bosses, a circuit board and a linear antenna. The casing has an inner wall. The guiding bosses are disposed on the inner wall. The circuit board is disposed inside the casing. The linear antenna is arranged around part of the guiding bosses along a path. The linear antenna is electrically connected to the circuit board and a receiver respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Arthur Chang, Chi-Cheng Liao
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Publication number: 20060244418Abstract: A battery module of a portable electronic device comprises a shell structure, a first battery, a second battery, and an engaging set. The shell structure having a plurality of electrodes forms an electrical connection with the first battery or with the second battery alternatively. The engaging set comprises a first engaging union and a second engaging union. When the first battery is selected, the first engaging union and the first battery are engaged together to form an electrical contact between the first battery and the electrodes. Alternatively, when the second battery is selected, the first engaging union and the second engaging union are engaged together to form an electrical contact between the second battery and the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Chi-Cheng Liao, Iou-Ren Su
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Publication number: 20050139745Abstract: A detachable base of a display includes: a connecting body mounted on a display body, a bottom face of the connecting body having at least one first sliding mechanism and a first retaining mechanism; and an undercarriage correspondingly mounted on the bottom face of the connecting body, the undercarriage having at least one second sliding mechanism and an operating section, wherein the at least one second sliding mechanism has an inlet end and a stop end, the operating section has an elastic region and an operating region, and the operating region located at a free end of the elastic region and another end of the elastic region fixed on the undercarriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: Tatung Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chi-Cheng Liao, Tsyr-Huey Liu
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Patent number: 6772983Abstract: A pivot coupler is constructed to include a hinge base fastened to a stand and holding two packing piece sets at two sides, a hinge bracket fastened to a monitor and holding two washers at two sides, and a shaft inserted in the hinge base and the hinge bracket and locked by a nut to pivotally secure the hinge bracket to the hinge base and to hold the packing piece sets of the hinge base in friction contact with the washers of the hinge bracket.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Tatung Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chi-Cheng Liao, Tsyr-Huey Liu