Patents by Inventor Chia-Ming Liu
Chia-Ming Liu 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: 20140069613Abstract: A cooling apparatus is disclosed. The cooling apparatus includes a carrier and a flat-plate type cooling conduit. The flat-plate type cooling conduit is made of a high thermal conductive material and disposed on or in the carrier. The flat-plate type cooling conduit includes a conduit portion and a flat plate portion. The conduit portion has a conducting hole for conducting a coolant, and the flat plate portion is adhered to the carrier for allowing the coolant to perform heat exchange through a large contact area between the flat plate portion and the carrier. In addition, a cooling source gel can be used to perform heat exchange with the coolant in the conducting hole in order to improve the heat exchange efficiency of the cooling apparatus, and to effectively reduce the temperature of the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chia-Ming LIU, Lien-Tai CHEN, Tsing-Tang SONG, Chin-Tien YANG, Szu-Ju LI
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Publication number: 20130324233Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for executing a computer game. One method includes an operation for setting an initial value to the jackpot of a first player. The jackpot of the first player is increased based on each bet by the first player in the computer game. Additionally, the jackpot of the first player is increased based on each bet made by friends of the first player in the computer game. The friends of the first player have a social connection with the first player, and the jackpot of the first player is independent from bets in the computer game of players that are not friends of the first player. The method further includes an operation for resetting the jackpot of the first player to the initial value when the first player or when any friend of the first player wins the jackpot.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Zynga Inc.Inventors: John Frederic Constable, Jon-Paul Emile Dumont, Michael J. Engle, Cor Robert Despota, James Chia-Ming Liu, Michael Anthony Fox
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Publication number: 20130249665Abstract: A bobbin can be used for a magnetic component. The magnetic component includes at least one coil, and the coil includes at least one pin. The bobbin includes a body and a pin holder. The body includes a winding part and two plates. The winding part is used for winding the coil. The plates are respectively disposed on the opposites of the winding part. The pin holder is disposed on one of the plates, and it includes at least one locating hole for inserting the pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Chia-Ming LIU, Ming-Cheng LEE, Yi-Lin CHEN, Po-Yu WEI, Chih-Ming CHEN, Cheng-En LIAO, Wei-Chin CHEN
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Publication number: 20130194061Abstract: A magnetic module includes a magnetic element and a base. The magnetic element includes a conductive assembly and a magnetic core assembly. The conductive assembly includes a plurality of terminals. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded within the conductive assembly. The base includes a base body and a plurality of conductive structures. The base body has a first surface, wherein the magnetic element is disposed on the first surface. The conductive structures are disposed on the base body and engaged with the plurality of terminals, so that the plurality of terminals are fixed by and electrically connected with the plurality of conductive structures, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Po-Yu Wei, Ming-Cheng Lee, Yi-Lin Chen, Cheng-En Liao, Chia-Ming Liu, Chih-Ming Chen, Wei-Chin Chen
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Publication number: 20130169296Abstract: An impedance analyzer includes: a control voltage generating unit for generating a control voltage that has a predetermined amplitude value; a measuring unit operable to provide an output current, which has an amplitude value corresponding to that of the control voltage, for flowing through first and second body portions of a biological target, and to generate a measurement voltage that has an amplitude value corresponding to a difference between voltages at the first and second body portions attributed to flow of the output current therethrough; and a calculating module operable to determine an electrical impedance between the first and second body portions according to a predetermined adjustment value and the amplitude value of the measurement voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: NATIONAL CHI NAN UNIVERSITYInventors: Tak-Shing Ching, Tai-Ping Sun, Chia-Ming Liu
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Patent number: 8476720Abstract: A sensing unit package with reduced size and improved thermal sensing capabilities. An exemplary package includes a printed circuit board with a plurality of electrical traces, an application-specific integrated circuit (Analog ASIC) chip, and a micromachined sensor formed on a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) die. The Analog ASIC chip is electrically and mechanically attached to the printed circuit board. The MEMS die is in direct electrical communication with only a portion of the electrical traces of the printed circuit board and is mechanically and thermally attached directly to the Analog ASIC chip. A thermally conducting compound is located between the MEMS die and the Analog ASIC chip. One or more solder balls electrically attach the Analog ASIC chip to the printed circuit board and one or more solder traces electrically attach the MEMS die to the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Chia-Ming Liu
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Patent number: 8466920Abstract: A two dimensional (2D) vector graphics triangulation system and a method thereof are provided. The system includes a memory module and a triangle mesh processing module. The memory module temporarily stores a triangle mesh triangulated from a 2D vector graphics into a binary tree data structure. The triangle mesh processing module adjusts the triangle mesh, or re-performs a triangulation processing to a local region of the loop when a state of a loop of the 2D vector graphics is changed. The triangle mesh processing module includes a level of detail unit, which proportionally adjusts an error threshold according to a zoom condition of the loop, updates an error value of each boundary line when the loop is deformed, and splits a boundary line or merges two neighboring boundary lines according to the error values of the boundary lines and the error threshold.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2009Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Institute for Information IndustryInventors: Huai-Che Lee, Jung-Hong Chuang, Tan-Chi Ho, Tsung-Sheng Fu, Yun Chien, Chia-Ming Liu
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Publication number: 20130093789Abstract: Virtual images are located for display in a head-mounted display (HMD) to provide an augment reality view to an HMD wearer. Sensor data may be collected from on-board sensors provided on an HMD. Additionally, other day may be collected from external sources. Based on the collected sensor data and other data, the position and rotation of the HMD wearer's head relative to the HMD wearer's body and surrounding environment may be determined. After resolving the HMD wearer's head position, the HMD wearer's total field of view (TFOV) may be classified into regions. Virtual images may then be located in the classified TFOV regions to locate the virtual images relative to the HMD wearer's body and surrounding environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: JAMES CHIA-MING LIU, STEPHEN GILCHRIST LATTA, ANTON ANDREWS, BENJAMIN ISAAC VAUGHT, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL NOVAK, SHERIDAN LEIGH SMALL
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Publication number: 20130096863Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer media for calibrating user-mounted devices are provided. An external device capable of providing calibration data to a user-mounted device worn by a user is identified. An identification acknowledgement is received from the external device. A device calibration mode is entered in which calibration data describing the user-mounted device is received by the user-mounted device. The calibration data is based at least in part on sensor data acquired and normalized by the external device. The calibration data is then received. The calibration data includes at least one determined pose or body measurement of the user and a calculated alignment of the user-mounted device relative to the user. The user-mounted device is calibrated using the received calibration data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: JAMES CHIA-MING LIU, BENJAMIN ISAAC VAUGHT, PAOLO MALABUYO
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Publication number: 20130086674Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and computer storage media for identifying, authenticating, and authorizing a user to a device. A dynamic image, such as a video captured by a depth camera, is received. The dynamic image provides data from which geometric information of a portion of a user may be identified as well as motion information of a portion of the user may be identified. Consequently, a geometric attribute is identified from the geometric information. A motion attribute may also be identified from the motion information. The geometric attribute is compared to one or more geometric attributes associated with authorized users. Additionally, the motion attribute may be compared to one or more motion attributes associated with the authorized users. A determination may be made that the user is an authorized user. As such the user is authorized to utilize functions of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: ERIC HORVITZ, DESNEY S. TAN, JAMES CHIA-MING LIU
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Publication number: 20130050258Abstract: A see-through head-mounted display (HMD) device provides an augmented reality image which is associated with a real-world object, such as a picture frame, wall or billboard. Initially, the object is identified by a user, e.g., based on the user gazing at the object for a period of time, making a gesture such as pointing at the object and/or providing a verbal command. The location and visual characteristics of the object are determined by a front-facing camera of the HMD device, and stored in a record. The user selects from among candidate data streams, such as a web page, game feed, video or stocker ticker. Subsequently, when the user is in the location of the object and looks at the object, the HMD device matches the visual characteristics to the record to identify the data stream, and displays corresponding augmented reality images registered to the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: James Chia-Ming Liu, Anton Oguzhan Alford Andrews, Craig R. Maitlen, Christopher M. Novak, Darren A. Bennett, Sheridan Martin Small
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Publication number: 20130013417Abstract: A facility is provided for adding, identifying, comparing, organizing, annotating, sharing and discovering goods to acquire. This facility provides users with the information and the ability to make informed goods acquisition decisions at the point of sale where they could not have done so previously. Through the system of goods organization, the user will be able to benefit from the identifiable information about the goods that they currently own when presented with new acquirable goods. Knowing the relations between the existing goods owned allows users to benefit from objective measurements of the likelihood of success or satisfaction when presented with a new acquisition target.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Ferucia LLCInventors: Michael Hamilton Miller, Lisa Ann Miller, James Chia-Ming Liu, Alexander George Parakilas
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Publication number: 20130001709Abstract: A sensing unit package with reduced size and improved thermal sensing capabilities. An exemplary package includes a printed circuit board with a plurality of electrical traces, an application-specific integrated circuit (Analog ASIC) chip, and a micromachined sensor formed on a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) die. The Analog ASIC chip is electrically and mechanically attached to the printed circuit board. The MEMS die is in direct electrical communication with only a portion of the electrical traces of the printed circuit board and is mechanically and thermally attached directly to the Analog ASIC chip. A thermally conducting compound is located between the MEMS die and the Analog ASIC chip. One or more solder balls electrically attach the Analog ASIC chip to the printed circuit board and one or more solder traces electrically attach the MEMS die to the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Chia-Ming Liu
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Publication number: 20130007668Abstract: A system and method are provided that enhances a user's experience when using a see-through near eye display device. A user interface is provided for a user to manage single or simultaneous applications in a head mounted device. Applications for the head mounted device may be activated or deactivated by the user via the user-interface. The user's total field of view (TFOV) which accounts for a complete range of rotation and translation of the user's head may be determined by tracking the user's head position and rotation relative to the user's body and an environment associated with the user. One region of the user's TFOV (e.g., the right-hand side) may display an “application menu” including a list of applications that can be launched, and another region of the user's TFOV (e.g., the left-hand side) may display an “active menu” including a list of applications currently running.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: James Chia-Ming Liu, Anton Oguzhan Alford Andrews, Craig R. Maitlen, Sheridan Small
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Publication number: 20120327116Abstract: Virtual images are located for display in a head-mounted display (HMD) to provide an augment reality view to an HMD wearer. Sensor data may be collected from on-board sensors provided on an HMD. Additionally, other day may be collected from external sources. Based on the collected sensor data and other data, the position and rotation of the HMD wearer's head relative to the HMD wearer's body and surrounding environment may be determined. After resolving the HMD wearer's head position, the HMD wearer's total field of view (TFOV) may be classified into regions. Virtual images may then be located in the classified TFOV regions to locate the virtual images relative to the HMD wearer's body and surrounding environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: JAMES CHIA-MING LIU, STEPHEN GILCHRIST LATTA, ANTON ANDREWS, BENJAMIN ISSAC VAUGHT, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL NOVAK, SHERIDAN LEIGH SMALL
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Publication number: 20120323515Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer media for calibrating user-mounted devices are provided. An external device capable of providing calibration data to a user-mounted device worn by a user is identified. An identification acknowledgement is received from the external device. A device calibration mode is entered in which calibration data describing the user-mounted device is received by the user-mounted device. The calibration data is based at least in part on sensor data acquired and normalized by the external device. The calibration data is then received. The calibration data includes at least one determined pose or body measurement of the user and a calculated alignment of the user-mounted device relative to the user. The user-mounted device is calibrated using the received calibration data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: JAMES CHIA-MING LIU, BENJAMIN ISAAC VAUGHT, PAOLO MALABUYO
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Publication number: 20120286916Abstract: A bobbin for use in a magnetic module is provided. The bobbin comprises a winding body, a first plate and a second plate. The winding body is disposed between the first plate and the second plate, and further comprises a first end, a second end and a through hole. The first end comprises a first buckling portion, and the through hole penetrates the first end and the second end. The first plate includes a second buckling portion and a first opening, while the second buckling portion is adapted to engage with the first buckling portion. The second plate includes a second opening, and the second plate is engaged with the second end of the winding body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Chia-Ming LIU, Zhi-Liang ZHANG, Yi Lin CHEN, Po Yu WEI, Chih-Ming CHEN
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Patent number: 8222793Abstract: An acoustic power generator and a method for manufacturing the same. The method comprises steps of: measuring a sonic frequency of a sound wave; determining a phononic crystal and a resonant cavity according to the measured sonic frequency; and determining at least a piezoelectric material according to the measured sonic frequency and installing the piezoelectric material inside the resonant cavity.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Cheng Kung UniversityInventors: Liang-Yu Wu, Chia-Ming Liu, Lien-Wen Chen
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Publication number: 20120171660Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for screening or purifying enteroviruses, a method for mass-producing enteroviruses, and a method for manufacturing an enterovirus vaccine. The method for screening enteroviruses in a sample comprises the following steps: (A) providing a sample and a carrier, wherein monosaccharides such as glucose or galactose are bound to the surface of the carrier, and the monosaccharides have binding affinity to enterovirus; (B) contacting the sample with the carrier; (C) removing components of the sample that do not bind to the carrier; (D) providing a detection unit and contacting the detection unit with the carrier, wherein the detection unit binds to the sample bound on the carrier; and (E) measuring a signal of the detection unit, wherein when the signal of the detection unit is detected, it represents that the enterovirus exists in the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: National Cheng Kung UniversityInventors: Huan-Yao LEI, Chia-Ming Liu
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Publication number: 20110163646Abstract: A surface structure of a metal cabinet and a surface processing method for preparing the same are provided. Before assembling the metal cabinet, areas which will be more frequently touched or worn and torn are defined as processing areas on the metal cabinet. The processing areas are then conducted with a plurality of pretreatment processes. Then, a colored paint layer is formed on the processing areas, and then a clear lacquer layer is formed on the colored paint layer. Preferably, the clear baking finish layer has a thickness within a range from 40 ?m to 65 ?m. In such a way, the surface structure obtained according to the present invention is adapted for preventing corrosion, improving the color performance, and providing surface protection and maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: Chia Ming LIU