Patents by Inventor Chi Yuan-Chin
Chi Yuan-Chin 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: 10444594Abstract: The instant disclosure provides a multi-function lens device including a liquid crystal lens unit and a controller. Two liquid crystal lens structures of the liquid crystal lens unit respectively have a first matrix electric field and a second matrix electric field, and different electric field areas of the first and second matrix electric fields cooperate with each other according to a predetermined operation mode provided by the controller for generating at least two divisional scenes on a display screen of the multi-function lens device.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: SILICON TOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Chi-Yuan Chin
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Publication number: 20190163029Abstract: The instant disclosure provides a multi-function lens device including a liquid crystal lens unit and a controller. Two liquid crystal lens structures of the liquid crystal lens unit respectively have a first matrix electric field and a second matrix electric field, and different electric field areas of the first and second matrix electric fields cooperate with each other according to a predetermined operation mode provided by the controller for generating at least two divisional scenes on a display screen of the multi-function lens device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventor: CHI-YUAN CHIN
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Publication number: 20190114956Abstract: An LED driving circuit is provided in the present disclosure for driving an LED matrix module. The LED matrix module includes a plurality of LED units. The LED driving circuit includes a control module, a first driving module and a switch module. The first driving module is used for driving at least one column of the LED matrix module according to a first driving signal provided by the control module. The switch module is electrically connected to the control module for receiving a second driving signal from the control module to drive the at least one row of the LED units of the LED matrix module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: CHI-YUAN CHIN, KUEI-JYUN CHEN
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Publication number: 20180302968Abstract: A driving circuit for driving a light emitting diode module includes: a control module; a driving module electrically connected to the control module and the light emitting diode module for providing a plurality of driving signals to drive the light emitting diode module; and a detecting module electrically connected to the light emitting diode and the control module, the detecting module detecting a voltage or a current of the light emitting diode module and transmitting a detecting signal corresponding to the voltage or the current of the light emitting diode module to the control module. The control module adjusts a waveform of at least one driving signal of the driving signals for driving the light emitting diode module to illuminate uniformly at a driving time interval of the at least one driving signal of the driving signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: CHI-YUAN CHIN, KUEI-JYUN CHEN
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Publication number: 20180180968Abstract: The instant disclosure provides a variable focal length liquid crystal lens assembly and structure thereof. The liquid crystal lens structure includes a first electrode set, a second electrode set and a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first and second electrode sets. The second electrode set includes first and second electrode structures, the first electrode structure including a first transparent insulating layer and a first electrode layer disposed on the first transparent insulating layer, the second electrode structure including a second transparent insulating layer and a second electrode layer disposed on the second transparent insulating layer. The first electrode layer includes a plurality of first conductive lines and the second electrode layer includes a plurality of second conductive lines. The first and the second conductive lines are separated from each other and are arranged alternately for providing a matrix electric field to the liquid crystal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventor: CHI-YUAN CHIN
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Patent number: 9897804Abstract: A crystal lens includes a liquid crystal layer, a pair of alignment layers, a first electrode set, and a second electrode set. The alignment layers are positioned on different sides of the liquid crystal layer. The first and second electrode sets are positioned on different alignment layers. The first electrode set includes a first transparent insulating layer and a first electrode layer. The first electrode set attaches to one of the alignment layers. The second electrode set includes a second transparent insulating layer, a second electrode layer, and a dielectric film. The second electrode layer includes a hole-patterned electrode. The dielectric film attaches to the first transparent insulating layer. The hole-patterned electrode exposes the dielectric film. In addition, an external power supply provides a driving voltage to the hole-patterned electrode and the first electrode layer, so that the liquid crystal molecules inside the liquid crystal layer drive rotation.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: SILICON TOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chi-Yuan Chin, Lin Ping Zhang, Yong Cao
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Patent number: 9804302Abstract: A liquid crystal lens structure is disclosed, comprising a first substrate and a second substrate each having oppositely arranged sides, a first side and second side. A liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, in which first side of the first substrate and second side of the second substrate are proximate to the liquid crystal layer. A first transparent conductive layer is disposed between the first substrate and the liquid crystal layer. A second transparent conductive layer is disposed on the second side of the second substrate, in which the second transparent conductive layer comprises a circular opening and a circular electrode in the circular opening. Thus, the invention can provide better response time and improve efficiency of the liquid crystal lens structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: SILICON TOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chi-Yuan Chin, Lin Ping Zhang
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Patent number: 9735569Abstract: A driving circuit applied in a display system includes a node, a current control circuit, a protecting circuit and a timing controller, wherein the node is arranged to connect to a lighting element; the current control circuit is coupled to the node and arranged to selectively provide a current to the lighting element according to a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal; the protecting circuit is coupled to the node and arranged to be selectively enabled to limit the voltage of the node according to a control signal to make the voltage of the node maintain a predetermined voltage, wherein the lighting element does not have any current passed through when the voltage of the node maintains the predetermined voltage; and the timing controller is arranged to generate the PWM signal and the control signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Silicon Touch Technology Inc.Inventors: Chi-Yuan Chin, Kuei-Jyun Chen
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Patent number: 9684101Abstract: An optical zoom structure includes an amplifying set, a focusing set, and an image display region. The amplifying set resembles the diverging optical effect and includes a first fixed focal set and a first liquid crystal lens. The focusing set resembles a converging optical effect and includes a second fixed focal set and a second liquid crystal lens. The first liquid crystal lens and the second fixed focal set are disposed between the first fixed focal set and the second liquid crystal lens. The first distance is from the first fixed focal set to the first liquid crystal lens. The second distance is from the first liquid crystal lens to the second fixed focal set. The third distance is from the second fixed focal set to the second liquid crystal lens. The fourth distance is from the second first liquid crystal lens to the image display region.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: SILICON TOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chi-Yuan Chin, Zhi Gao Xu, Lin Ping Zhang, Yong Cao
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Patent number: 9609712Abstract: The present disclosure provides a signal generating method and a circuit for controlling dimming of an LED. The method comprises generating a first pulse signal, the first pulse signal comprising information of P bits gray levels, P being an integer, wherein the minimum pulse-width of the first pulse is N, N is an integer; generating a second pulse signal after the first pulse signal, the second pulse signal comprising information of Q bits gray levels, Q being an integer, wherein the amplitude of the second pulse signal is different from the amplitude of the first pulse signal, the minimum pulse-width of the second pulse is the same as the minimum pulse-width of the first pulse; and utilizing the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal to represent gray levels information of the LED.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: SILICON TOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chi-Yuan Chin, Kuei-Jyun Chen
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Publication number: 20170004754Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dot correction method for a LED display device. The LED display device has a plurality of LED units arranged in an array. The method comprises providing driving currents to the plurality of LED units in columns or rows of the LED display device to make the LED units emit light; obtaining non-uniform brightness information corresponding to the LED units in columns or rows of the LED display device; and adjusting the driving current provided to each LED unit according to the non-uniform brightness information, in order to make the brightness of each LED unit be the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: CHI-YUAN CHIN, KUEI-JYUN CHEN
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Publication number: 20170006679Abstract: The original abstract line 1 “The present disclosure provides a signal generating method for controlling dimming of an LED.” will be replaced by the “The present disclosure provides a signal generating method and a circuit for controlling dimming of an LED.”. The original abstract line 4 “wherein the minimum pulse-width of the first pulse is N Hz,” will be replaced by the “wherein the minimum pulse-width of the first pulse is N”.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: CHI-YUAN CHIN, KUEI-JYUN CHEN
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Publication number: 20160181795Abstract: A driving circuit applied in a display system includes a node, a current control circuit, a protecting circuit and a timing controller, wherein the node is arranged to connect to a lighting element; the current control circuit is coupled to the node and arranged to selectively provide a current to the lighting element according to a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal; the protecting circuit is coupled to the node and arranged to be selectively enabled to limit the voltage of the node according to a control signal to make the voltage of the node maintain a predetermined voltage, wherein the lighting element does not have any current passed through when the voltage of the node maintains the predetermined voltage; and the timing controller is arranged to generate the PWM signal and the control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Chi-Yuan Chin, Kuei-Jyun Chen
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Patent number: 9325270Abstract: The present invention provides a driving circuit for a vibration motor and a driving method for the vibration motor. The driving circuit comprises: a detecting unit, coupled to the vibration motor, for detecting rotating position and rotating speed of the vibration motor and accordingly generating a detecting result; and a control unit, coupled to the detecting unit and the vibration motor, for controlling acceleration and deceleration of the vibration motor according to the detecting result. The driving method comprises: providing a detecting unit for detecting rotating position and rotating speed of the vibration motor and accordingly generating a detecting result; and providing a control unit for controlling acceleration and deceleration of the vibration motor according to the detecting result.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Silicon Touch Technology Inc.Inventors: Chi-Yuan Chin, Yu-Chun Chuang
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Publication number: 20160097948Abstract: A liquid crystal lens structure is disclosed, comprising a first substrate and a second substrate each having oppositely arranged sides, a first side and second side. A liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, in which first side of the first substrate and second side of the second substrate are proximate to the liquid crystal layer. A first transparent conductive layer is disposed between the first substrate and the liquid crystal layer. A second transparent conductive layer is disposed on the second side of the second substrate, in which the second transparent conductive layer comprises a circular opening and a circular electrode in the circular opening. Thus, the invention can provide better response time and improve efficiency of the liquid crystal lens structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: CHI-YUAN CHIN, LIN PING ZHANG
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Patent number: 9274383Abstract: A liquid crystal lens includes a liquid crystal layer and at least two driving electrode plates. The liquid crystal layer is arranged between the driving electrode plates. Each of the driving electrode plates includes a transparent substrate, a circuit layer, an insulating layer, an electrode layer, at least a conducting pillar and an alignment layer. The transparent substrate has a surface, and the circuit layer is atop the surface. The conducting pillar is arranged in the insulating layer and connected to the electrode layer and the circuit layer. The alignment layer contacts the liquid layer. The electrode layer is interposed between the alignment layer and the insulating layer. The electrode layer in at least one of the driving electrode plates includes at least two ring-shaped electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: SILICON TOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chi-Yuan Chin, Yan Wu, Rong-Li Liu, Ling-Yuan Tseng, Yong Cao, Cheng-Chieh Yang
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Publication number: 20150293353Abstract: A crystal lens includes a liquid crystal layer, a pair of alignment layers, a first electrode set, and a second electrode set. The alignment layers are positioned on different sides of the liquid crystal layer. The first and second electrode sets are positioned on different alignment layers. The first electrode set includes a first transparent insulating layer and a first electrode layer. The first electrode set attaches to one of the alignment layers. The second electrode set includes a second transparent insulating layer, a second electrode layer, and a dielectric film. The second electrode layer includes a hole-patterned electrode. The dielectric film attaches to the first transparent insulating layer. The hole-patterned electrode exposes the dielectric film. In addition, an external power supply provides a driving voltage to the hole-patterned electrode and the first electrode layer, so that the liquid crystal molecules inside the liquid crystal layer drive rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: CHI-YUAN CHIN, LIN PING ZHANG, YONG CAO
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Publication number: 20150260884Abstract: An optical zoom structure includes an amplifying set, a focusing set, and an image display region. The amplifying set resembles the diverging optical effect and includes a first fixed focal set and a first liquid crystal lens. The focusing set resembles a converging optical effect and includes a second fixed focal set and a second liquid crystal lens. The first liquid crystal lens and the second fixed focal set are disposed between the first fixed focal set and the second liquid crystal lens. The first distance is from the first fixed focal set to the first liquid crystal lens. The second distance is from the first liquid crystal lens to the second fixed focal set. The third distance is from the second fixed focal set to the second liquid crystal lens. The fourth distance is from the second first liquid crystal lens to the image display region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: CHI-YUAN CHIN, ZHI GAO XU, LIN PING ZHANG, YONG CAO
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Publication number: 20150015839Abstract: A liquid crystal lens includes a liquid crystal layer and at least two driving electrode plates. The liquid crystal layer is arranged between the driving electrode plates. Each of the driving electrode plates includes a transparent substrate, a circuit layer, an insulating layer, an electrode layer, at least a conducting pillar and an alignment layer. The transparent substrate has a surface, and the circuit layer is atop the surface. The conducting pillar is arranged in the insulating layer and connected to the electrode layer and the circuit layer. The alignment layer contacts the liquid layer. The electrode layer is interposed between the alignment layer and the insulating layer. The electrode layer in at least one of the driving electrode plates includes at least two ring-shaped electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: SILICON TOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: CHI-YUAN CHIN, YAN WU, RONG-LI LIU, LING-YUAN TSENG, YONG CAO, CHENG-CHIEH YANG
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Patent number: 8907735Abstract: A PWM circuit that can have two refresh rates, including: a first PWM signal generator and a second PWM signal generator; wherein the first PWM signal generator and the second PWM signal generator respectively control refresh rates in two dimensions of an output data generated from a target apparatus. A PWM signal generation method that can have two refresh rates, including: generating a first PWM signal; generating a second PWM signal; and controlling refresh rates in different dimensions of an output data generated from a target apparatus respectively by using the first PWM signal and the second PWM signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Silicon Touch Technology Inc.Inventors: Chi-Yuan Chin, Kuei-Jyun Chen