Patents by Inventor Chi-Yao Chen
Chi-Yao Chen 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: 20180020114Abstract: The disclosure provides a scanning device including a flatbed scanner and an ADF. The flatbed scanner includes a first body, a transparent substrate disposed on top surface of the first body, a first film disposed on top surface of the transparent substrate, and an image capturing module disposed under bottom surface of the transparent substrate. The ADF includes a second body, a backplane disposed at bottom of the second body for covering top surface of the flatbed scanner, a paper passage disposed inside the ADF, and a second film. An open portion is configured in the paper passage corresponding to top surface of the transparent substrate, and results communication between the paper passage and top surface of the transparent substrate. The second film is disposed at paper entrance of the open portion. Wherein, the first film and the second film are not overlap on top surface of the transparent substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Shao-Lan SHENG, Chi-Yao CHEN
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Sheet separation mechanism with annular member and sheet-fed scanning apparatus using such mechanism
Patent number: 9840384Abstract: A sheet separation mechanism comprises a separation roller set and a reverse roller set rotating in the same rotation direction. The reverse roller set presses sheets onto the separation roller set to stop one or multiple ones of the sheets close to the reverse roller set from passing through a nip between the separation and reverse roller sets, and allow the sheet directly contacting the separation roller set to pass through the nip. The reverse roller set comprises a shaft, and two reverse rollers and an annular member all mounted on the shaft, which rotates the reverse rollers. The annular member, disposed between the two reverse rollers, is rotatable relatively to the shaft and movable relatively to the shaft in a radial direction of the shaft. The annular member and the reverse rollers commonly press the sheets. A sheet-fed scanning apparatus using the sheet separation mechanism is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Avision Inc.Inventors: Shao-Lan Sheng, Chi-Yao Chen, Chin-Chu Chiu -
SHEET SEPARATION MECHANISM WITH ANNULAR MEMBER AND SHEET-FED SCANNING APPARATUS USING SUCH MECHANISM
Publication number: 20170144849Abstract: A sheet separation mechanism comprises a separation roller set and a reverse roller set rotating in the same rotation direction. The reverse roller set presses sheets onto the separation roller set to stop one or multiple ones of the sheets close to the reverse roller set from passing through a nip between the separation and reverse roller sets, and allow the sheet directly contacting the separation roller set to pass through the nip. The reverse roller set comprises a shaft, and two reverse rollers and an annular member all mounted on the shaft, which rotates the reverse rollers. The annular member, disposed between the two reverse rollers, is rotatable relatively to the shaft and movable relatively to the shaft in a radial direction of the shaft. The annular member and the reverse rollers commonly press the sheets. A sheet-fed scanning apparatus using the sheet separation mechanism is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: SHAO-LAN SHENG, CHI-YAO CHEN, CHIN-CHU CHIU -
Publication number: 20170043969Abstract: The present disclosure provides a transmission assembly and an office machine comprising the same. The transmission assembly includes a body, a first roller, a second roller, a flexible element, a third roller and a transmission element. The first roller is pivoted at a first position of the body, the second roller is pivoted at a second position of the body, one end of the flexible element connects to the body, the third roller is pivoted besides the first roller in parallel and rotates with the first roller simultaneously, and a transmission element is used to surround axes of the first roller and the second roller; wherein, the rotating directions of the first roller, the second roller, the third roller and the transmission element are the same. The present disclosure provides another office machine using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Sung-Po CHENG, Chin-Chu CHIU, Chi-Yao CHEN, Shao-Lan SHENG
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Patent number: 9469493Abstract: The present invention discloses a stacking tray device to be used for a business machine. The stacking tray device comprises a tray, a guide plate and a stopper, wherein paper is placed on the tray, the guide plate moves relative to the tray and restricts the size of the paper, and the stopper sets the position where the guide plate stops when the guide plate is pushed from the center towards the outside. When the stopper is in a lock position, the guide plate stops at a first position corresponding to a first standard paper size; when the stopper is in an unlock position, the guide plate stops at a second position corresponding to an oversized paper size.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Avision Inc.Inventors: Chi-Yao Chen, Chao-Yu Peng, Sheng-Wei Fan
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Patent number: 9402008Abstract: A multi-mode scanner comprises a first body, a second body and a scanning module. The first body connected to the second body has connected first and second sides. A passageway accommodating a first portion of a bent document is formed between the first and second bodies. A second portion of the bent document is connected to the first portion of the bent document and supported by a second side of the first body. The first and second bodies are configured such that a weight of the bent document makes the second portion be in flat surface contact with the second side, or makes the first portion be in flat surface contact with first side. The scanning module disposed in one or both of the first and second bodies performs an image scan operation on the first portion of the bent document in the passageway to obtain an image signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2015Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Avision Inc.Inventors: Chi-Yao Chen, Chao Yu Peng
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Publication number: 20160080598Abstract: A multi-mode scanner comprises a first body, a second body and a scanning module. The first body connected to the second body has connected first and second sides. A passageway accommodating a first portion of a bent document is formed between the first and second bodies. A second portion of the bent document is connected to the first portion of the bent document and supported by a second side of the first body. The first and second bodies are configured such that a weight of the bent document makes the second portion be in flat surface contact with the second side, or makes the first portion be in flat surface contact with first side. The scanning module disposed in one or both of the first and second bodies performs an image scan operation on the first portion of the bent document in the passageway to obtain an image signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Chi-Yao CHEN, Chao Yu PENG
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Patent number: 9247097Abstract: A multi-purpose scanner comprises a first body, a second body and a scanning module. The second body is disposed on the first body. A first passageway and a second passageway, which are for accommodating a first portion and a second portion of an angled document, and are disposed on a first plane and a second plane, respectively, are formed between the first body and the second body. An included angle is formed between the first plane and the second plane. The scanning module, disposed in the first body and/or the second body, performs an image scan operation on the first portion of the angled document in the first passageway to obtain an image signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Avision Inc.Inventors: Chi-Yao Chen, Jui Cheng Liu, Chao Yu Peng
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Publication number: 20150353301Abstract: The present invention discloses a stacking tray device to be used for a business machine. The stacking tray device comprises a tray, a guide plate and a stopper, wherein paper is placed on the tray, the guide plate moves relative to the tray and restricts the size of the paper, and the stopper sets the position where the guide plate stops when the guide plate is pushed from the center towards the outside. When the stopper is in a lock position, the guide plate stops at a first position corresponding to a first standard paper size; when the stopper is in an unlock position, the guide plate stops at a second position corresponding to an oversized paper size.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: CHI-YAO CHEN, CHAO-YU PENG, SHENG-WEI FAN
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Publication number: 20150256704Abstract: A multi-purpose scanner comprises a first body, a second body and a scanning module. The second body is disposed on the first body. A first passageway and a second passageway, which are for accommodating a first portion and a second portion of an angled document, and are disposed on a first plane and a second plane, respectively, are formed between the first body and the second body. An included angle is formed between the first plane and the second plane. The scanning module, disposed in the first body and/or the second body, performs an image scan operation on the first portion of the angled document in the first passageway to obtain an image signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: AVISION INC.Inventors: CHI-YAO CHEN, JUI CHENG LIU, CHAO YU PENG
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Patent number: 8395827Abstract: A scanner includes a platen assembly, a sheet feeder and a scanning module. The platen assembly and the sheet feeder are combined together to form a non-linear paper path. The paper path has a scan region. The sheet feeder includes a feeding mechanism, a transporting mechanism and a discharging mechanism. The feeding mechanism feeds a document into the paper path. The transporting mechanism transports the document from the feeding mechanism to the scan region. The document is transported past the scan region in a direction substantially parallel to a scan plane in the scan region. The discharging mechanism transports the document out of the paper path from the scan region. The scanning module movably disposed in the platen assembly acquires an image of the document transported past the scan region.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Avision Inc.Inventors: Thomas Sheng, Chi-Yao Chen
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Patent number: 8362917Abstract: A device and method for determining communications parameters such as signal strength is provided. The device includes a plurality of meters, each having an associated transceiver configured to receive a different communications protocol. Communications signals are received by a communications module and transmitted to the plurality of meters. The plurality of meters provide an indication of a signal parameter, such as signal strength for example, to allow the operator to decide which communications protocol the end device should use.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.Inventors: Charles Feldman, Chi Yao Chen, Thomas Q. Wong, Michael Parobek, Vivekanand Shiwmangal, Costas Magoulas
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Patent number: 8330619Abstract: A device and method of counting pulse or switch contact signals over time from any commodity in various applications such as manufacturing and process control is provided. The device includes a pulse splitter relay that generates a first output pulse signal and a second pulse output signal. The first output pulse signal is transmitted to a recorder that receives the pulse signal and stores data such as date and time information when the pulse signal was received. The second output pulse signal is transmitted to a downstream system, such as a building management system for example. The data from the recorder and the downstream system may be compared to verify the pulse signals and identify potential sources for error.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.Inventors: Charles Feldman, Chi Yao Chen
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Patent number: 8170699Abstract: A metering system for measuring the electrical power used to charge a vehicle is provided. The metering system includes an electrical meter operably coupled to a conductor connected to the vehicle and an electrical outlet. A controller receives signals from the meter to record the measured electrical consumption. The controller includes a plurality of communications devices for communicating with different communications carriers. In one embodiment, the controller selects one of the communications devices based on availability and a desired criterion. The selected communications device then transmits the measured electrical power consumption to a utility provider. In one embodiment, the metering system is mobile.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Anthony F. Barna, Charles Feldman, Chi Yao Chen
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Publication number: 20110285544Abstract: A device and method of counting pulse or switch contact signals over time from any commodity in various applications such as manufacturing and process control is provided. The device includes a pulse splitter relay that generates a first output pulse signal and a second pulse output signal. The first output pulse signal is transmitted to a recorder that receives the pulse signal and stores data such as date and time information when the pulse signal was received. The second output pulse signal is transmitted to a downstream system, such as a building management system for example. The data from the recorder and the downstream system may be compared to verify the pulse signals and identify potential sources for error.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.Inventors: Charles Feldman, Chi Yao Chen
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Publication number: 20110169658Abstract: A device and method for determining communications parameters such as signal strength is provided. The device includes a plurality of meters, each having an associated transceiver configured to receive a different communications protocol. Communications signals are received by a communications module and transmitted to the plurality of meters. The plurality of meters provide an indication of a signal parameter, such as signal strength for example, to allow the operator to decide which communications protocol the end device should use.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.Inventors: Charles Feldman, Chi Yao Chen, Thomas Q. Wong, Michael Parobek, Vivekanand Shiwmangal, Costas Magoulas
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Publication number: 20110153131Abstract: A metering system for measuring the electrical power used to charge a vehicle is provided. The metering system includes an electrical meter operably coupled to a conductor connected to the vehicle and an electrical outlet. A controller receives signals from the meter to record the measured electrical consumption. The controller includes a plurality of communications devices for communicating with different communications carriers. In one embodiment, the controller selects one of the communications devices based on availability and a desired criterion. The selected communications device then transmits the measured electrical power consumption to a utility provider. In one embodiment, the metering system is mobile.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Anthony F. Barna, Charles Feldman, Chi Yao Chen
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Patent number: 7917251Abstract: A metering system for measuring the electrical power used to charge a vehicle is provided. The metering system includes an electrical meter operably coupled to a conductor connected to the vehicle and an electrical outlet. A controller receives signals from the meter to record the measured electrical consumption. The controller includes a plurality of communications devices for communicating with different communications carriers. In one embodiment, the controller selects one of the communications devices based on availability and a desired criterion. The selected communications device then transmits the measured electrical power consumption to a utility provider. In one embodiment, the metering system is mobile.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Anthony F. Barna, Charles Feldman, Chi Yao Chen
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Patent number: D732034Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Avision Inc.Inventors: Chi-Yao Chen, Jui Cheng Liu, Chao Yu Peng
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Patent number: D800217Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Avision Inc.Inventors: Chin-Chu Chiu, Ku-Ming Chen, Chi-Yao Chen