Patents by Inventor Chien-Chung Tseng
Chien-Chung Tseng 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: 10483667Abstract: An electronic device is provided, which includes a circuit board and a bridge-shaped circuit board structure. The circuit board includes a first circuit board edge, a second circuit board edge, a first coupling unit, and a second coupling portion. The first coupling unit is located on the first circuit board edge. The second coupling unit is located on the second circuit board edge. The bridge-shaped circuit board structure includes a first supporting portion, a second supporting portion, a planar portion, a third coupling unit and a fourth coupling portion. The first supporting portion is disposed on the first planar portion edge. The second supporting portion is disposed on the second planar portion edge. A receiving space is formed between the planar portion and the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORP.Inventors: Hsin-Lung Hsiao, Chien-Chung Tseng, Min-Jung Wu
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Patent number: 10355527Abstract: At least one of a system or a method for wirelessly charging a device is provided. A wireless receiver is configured to communicate with a device to be charged to determine a desired charge scenario indicative of power to be supplied to the device. Based upon the desired charge scenario, a resonant frequency of the wireless receiver is set. The resonant frequency, in combination with energy transferred from a wireless transmitter, is configured to induce a current in the wireless receiver. Power is supplied to the device based upon the current induced in the wireless receiver.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedInventors: Chien-Chung Tseng, Alan Roth, Eric Soenen
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Patent number: 9964977Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes a delay circuit, a detection circuit, and a bias circuit. The delay circuit is configured to generate an oscillating signal in response to a reference signal, a first bias voltage, and a second bias voltage. The detection circuit is configured to compare the oscillating signal with the reference signal, to generate a detect signal. The bias circuit is configured to adjust the first bias voltage and the second bias voltage according to the detect signal and a reference voltage.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Chien-Chung Tseng, Lipen Yuan, Jhih-Jie Shao, Chien-Jung Li
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Patent number: 9948142Abstract: A wireless charging system including a first coil configured to be coupled to a transmitter driver circuit and arranged in a first plane, a second coil configured to be coupled to the transmitter driver circuit and arranged in a second plane and a third coil configured to be coupled to the transmitter driver circuit and arranged in a third plane. The transmitter driver circuit is configured to provide a time-varying current signal to one or more of the first coil, the second coil or the third coil. The first coil, the second coil and the third coil are concentric, the first plane is not parallel to the second plane and the third plane, and the second plane is not parallel to the third plane.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventor: Chien-Chung Tseng
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Patent number: 9858493Abstract: A method for performing registration plate detection includes: performing image processing on image data of a predetermined region in an image to generate an edge image; and performing registration plate detection according to the edge image and the image data of the predetermined region to determine a location of a registration plate image within the predetermined region, for performing a post-processing corresponding to the registration plate image. The step of performing the image processing includes: performing gradient calculations on image data of the predetermined region to generate a gradient image, where the gradient image includes gradient data of the predetermined region; performing edge threshold estimation on the gradient data of the predetermined region, to update an edge threshold through a set of iterative calculations; and generating the edge image according to the edge threshold and according to selective gradient data of the predetermined region.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: NOVATEK Microelectronics Corp.Inventor: Chien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20170286793Abstract: A method for performing registration plate detection includes: performing image processing on image data of a predetermined region in an image to generate an edge image; and performing registration plate detection according to the edge image and the image data of the predetermined region to determine a location of a registration plate image within the predetermined region, for performing a post-processing corresponding to the registration plate image. The step of performing the image processing includes: performing gradient calculations on image data of the predetermined region to generate a gradient image, where the gradient image includes gradient data of the predetermined region; performing edge threshold estimation on the gradient data of the predetermined region, to update an edge threshold through a set of iterative calculations; and generating the edge image according to the edge threshold and according to selective gradient data of the predetermined region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventor: Chien-Chung Tseng
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Patent number: 9778355Abstract: A signal processing method for a frequency-modulated continuous waveform (FMCW) radar system includes receiving a plurality of feedback signals from a plurality of targets and performing analog to digital conversion on the plurality of feedback signals to obtain a digital receiving signal corresponding to the plurality of feedback signals, performing a window function on the digital receiving signal to obtain a window transformation signal corresponding to the digital receiving signal, performing time-domain to frequency-domain conversion on the window transformation signal to obtain a spectrum signal of the window transformation signal, performing two beat frequency detections on the spectrum signal, and determining distances and speeds of the plurality of targets in comparison to the FMCW radar system according to results of the two beat frequency detections.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Wistron NeWeb CorporationInventors: Jeng-Da Li, Chi-Cheng Kuo, Cheng-Hsiung Hsu, Chi-Yung Liao, Chien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20170123444Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes a delay circuit, a detection circuit, and a bias circuit. The delay circuit is configured to generate an oscillating signal in response to a reference signal, a first bias voltage, and a second bias voltage. The detection circuit is configured to compare the oscillating signal with the reference signal, to generate a detect signal. The bias circuit is configured to adjust the first bias voltage and the second bias voltage according to the detect signal and a reference voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Chien-Chung TSENG, Lipen YUAN, Jhih-Jie SHAO, Chien-Jung LI
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Publication number: 20160372849Abstract: An electronic device is provided, which includes a circuit board and a bridge-shaped circuit board structure. The circuit board includes a first circuit board edge, a second circuit board edge, a first coupling unit, and a second coupling portion. The first coupling unit is located on the first circuit board edge. The second coupling unit is located on the second circuit board edge. The bridge-shaped circuit board structure includes a first supporting portion, a second supporting portion, a planar portion, a third coupling unit and a fourth coupling portion. The first supporting portion is disposed on the first planar portion edge. The second supporting portion is disposed on the second planar portion edge. A receiving space is formed between the planar portion and the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Hsin-Lung HSIAO, Chien-Chung TSENG, Min-Jung WU
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Patent number: 9479051Abstract: A DC to DC converter includes a switching circuit and a controller. The switching circuit includes an inductor coupled to first and second voltage supply nodes and to a plurality of output loads. The controller is configured to monitor a current through the inductor and to selectively couple the inductor to each of the plurality of output loads such that at least one of the following criteria is met: 1) an average current through the inductor is minimized for the particular output loads coupled to the switching circuit, or 2) minimize a number of times the switching circuit is switched during a charging period for the particular output loads coupled to the switching circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2011Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chien-Chung Tseng, Eric Soenen, Alan Roth, Justin Shi
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Patent number: 9472964Abstract: Techniques for an interchangeable modular design for mobile device accessories by separating a mobile device accessory into two modules are disclosed herein. The power and data interfaces between a power module and an expansion adapter are predetermined as a standardized design. The power module includes a battery to supply electrical power. The power module has a form-fitting shape adapted to secure a particular mobile device with the power module. The expansion adapter includes interfaces to be connected to the mobile device and the power module. The power module can receive electrical power supplied from the battery of the power module. The expansion adapter and/or power module may include additional hardware functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Inventor: Chien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20160094075Abstract: A wireless charging system including a first coil configured to be coupled to a transmitter driver circuit and arranged in a first plane, a second coil configured to be coupled to the transmitter driver circuit and arranged in a second plane and a third coil configured to be coupled to the transmitter driver circuit and arranged in a third plane. The transmitter driver circuit is configured to provide a time-varying current signal to one or more of the first coil, the second coil or the third coil. The first coil, the second coil and the third coil are concentric, the first plane is not parallel to the second plane and the third plane, and the second plane is not parallel to the third plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventor: Chien-Chung TSENG
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Patent number: 9268009Abstract: A compound circuit board for a radar device includes a first substrate including a plurality of trace layers having a first trace layer formed with a digital signal processing unit and an electronic control unit in a first area, a second substrate including a plurality of trace layers having a second trace layer formed with an antenna module in a second area, and a prepreg layer between the first and second substrates for connecting the first and second substrates, wherein the first area and the second area in a first projecting result generated by projecting the first trace layer on the second trace layer are substantially overlapped.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Wistron NeWeb CorporationInventors: Chien-Chung Tseng, Cheng-Hsiung Hsu, Tsai-Wang Chang, I-Shan Chen, Min-Jung Wu
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Patent number: 9262923Abstract: A blind spot detection system for a vehicle includes a vehicle information detecting module for obtaining at least one vehicle information of the vehicle corresponding to an external environment, an alarm for generating an alarm signal, a plurality of sensors each for emitting a radio signal and receiving a reflecting signal of the transmitted radio signal to detect whether an object exists within a specific range and generate a detection result accordingly, and a control module for controlling the alarm to generate the alarm signal according to the at least one vehicle information and a plurality of detection results generated by the plurality of sensors.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Wistron NeWeb CorporationInventors: Tsai-Wang Chang, Min-Jung Wu, Chien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20160020630Abstract: At least one of a system or a method for wirelessly charging a device is provided. A wireless receiver is configured to communicate with a device to be charged to determine a desired charge scenario indicative of power to be supplied to the device. Based upon the desired charge scenario, a resonant frequency of the wireless receiver is set. The resonant frequency, in combination with energy transferred from a wireless transmitter, is configured to induce a current in the wireless receiver. Power is supplied to the device based upon the current induced in the wireless receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Chien-Chung Tseng, Alan Roth, Eric Soenen
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Publication number: 20150311791Abstract: A single inductor multiple output (SIMO) DC-DC convertor is provided. The SIMO DC-DC convertor is configured to establish a first DC voltage at a first node and establish a second DC voltage at a second node. A first switch of the SIMO DC-DC convertor is activated when a voltage at the first node is below the first DC voltage. A second switch of the SIMO DC-DC convertor is activated when a voltage at the second node is below the second DC voltage. The first switch is deactivated when the voltage at the first node is not below the first DC voltage. The second switch is deactivated when the voltage at the second node is not below the second DC voltage. The first switch and the second switch, and other switches in the SIMO DC-DC converter, are activated in any order and independently of one another to establish desired node voltages.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Chien-Chung Tseng, Alan Roth, Eric Soenen
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Patent number: 9152636Abstract: The present invention discloses a content protection system in a storage medium and the method of the same. The storage medium includes a flash disk, a memory card, a hard disk, a CDR, or a MO. In one aspect of the present invention, the content protection system in a storage medium includes a database; a partitioning module coupled to the database to partition the storage medium; and a link table managing module coupled to the database to establish and manage a link table of a file to be stored in the storage medium.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: LEADCOM TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chien-Chung Tseng, Hsiang-Wen Shih, Wang-Ju Lee, Hsin-Nan Lin
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Publication number: 20150276929Abstract: A signal processing method for a frequency-modulated continuous waveform (FMCW) radar system includes receiving a plurality of feedback signals from a plurality of targets and performing analog to digital conversion on the plurality of feedback signals to obtain a digital receiving signal corresponding to the plurality of feedback signals, performing a window function on the digital receiving signal to obtain a window transformation signal corresponding to the digital receiving signal, performing time-domain to frequency-domain conversion on the window transformation signal to obtain a spectrum signal of the window transformation signal, performing two beat frequency detections on the spectrum signal, and determining distances and speeds of the plurality of targets in comparison to the FMCW radar system according to results of the two beat frequency detections.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Jeng-Da Li, Chi-Cheng Kuo, Cheng-Hsiung Hsu, Chi-Yung Liao, Chien-Chung Tseng
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Patent number: 9076577Abstract: This disclosure relates to a semiconductor device including resistor arrangement including a first resistor electrically connected to a ground voltage and a second resistor in direct physical contact with the first resistor. The second resistor is configured to receive a temperature independent current and the second resistor has thermal properties similar to those of the first resistor. This disclosure also relates to a semiconductor device including a load configured to receive an operating voltage and a voltage source configured to supply the operating voltage. The semiconductor device further includes a resistor arrangement between the load and the voltage source. This disclosure also relates to a method of using a resistor arrangement to calculate an operating current.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Alan Roth, Alexander Kalnitsky, Chien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20140313069Abstract: A compound circuit board for a radar device includes a first substrate including a plurality of trace layers having a first trace layer formed with a digital signal processing unit and an electronic control unit in a first area, a second substrate including a plurality of trace layers having a second trace layer formed with an antenna module in a second area, and a prepreg layer between the first and second substrates for connecting the first and second substrates, wherein the first area and the second area in a first projecting result generated by projecting the first trace layer on the second trace layer are substantially overlapped.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Chien-Chung Tseng, Cheng-Hsiung Hsu, Tsai-Wang Chang, I-Shan Chen, Min-Jung Wu