Patents by Inventor Chien-Li Tsai
Chien-Li Tsai 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: 20240096827Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a passivation layer on a semiconductor substrate; a first redistribution line on and extending along the passivation layer; a second redistribution line on and extending along the passivation layer; a first dielectric layer on the first redistribution line, the second redistribution line, and the passivation layer; and an under bump metallization having a bump portion and a first via portion, the bump portion disposed on and extending along the first dielectric layer, the bump portion overlapping the first redistribution line and the second redistribution line, the first via portion extending through the first dielectric layer to be physically and electrically coupled to the first redistribution line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Chen-Shien Chen, Ting-Li Yang, Po-Hao Tsai, Chien-Chen Li, Ming-Da Cheng
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Publication number: 20240019919Abstract: A method of updating power firmware is applied to update power firmware when a power supply is powered. The method is executed by a microcontroller of the power supply, and the method includes steps of: planning a memory space in the microcontroller as a first space and a second space, wherein the first space stores a first program currently executing the power supply required by the power supply, emptying the second space before the power firmware is updated, writing a second program stored in a management system into the second space, switching the second space to the first space to complete updating the power firmware after the second program is completely written into the second space, and continuously outputting working power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Chien-Li TSAI
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Publication number: 20230336001Abstract: A power supply system with current sharing includes a current sharing bus, a plurality of power supply units, and a plurality of controllers. The power supply units are connected to each other through the current sharing bus. Each power supply unit provides a current sharing signal value to the current sharing bus, and provides an output current to a load. Each controller receives current sharing signal values provided from other power supply units and current signal values corresponding to the output currents. When determining that the current signal value is less than a reference current sharing signal value, the controller increases an output voltage of the power supply unit to increase the output current. Otherwise, the controller decreases the output voltage to decrease the output current so that so that the output currents of the power supply units are shared to supply power to the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2022Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Chien-Li TSAI, Chih-Fan LIN, Chih-Hsien HSIEH
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Patent number: 11703936Abstract: A master-slave interchangeable power supply device, a power supply method, a host with the master-slave interchangeable power supply device, and a computer-readable storage medium for use in execution of the power supply method are provided. Upon receipt of a start command, a power control module and a power supply unit of the power supply device operate in a master mode and a slave mode respectively, and then the power supply device provides a working power to a master device to effect related configuration of the power supply device, so as to allow the power control module to switch to the slave mode and allow the working power to be provided to the master device. Therefore, given compliance with a specification of a communication bus, the power control module and the power supply unit, which function as peripheral devices, can perform a communicative function.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Patent number: 11456549Abstract: A power backplane assembly is adapted to be connected to a power supply. The power supply outputs a first voltage. The power backplane assembly includes a backplane body, a conversion circuit board, and an output circuit board. The backplane body is for plugging in the power supply. The conversion circuit board is electrically connected to the backplane body. The backplane body is adapted to deliver the first voltage to the conversion circuit board. The conversion circuit board converts the first voltage into a second voltage. The output circuit board is electrically connected to the conversion circuit board and includes a first output connector and a second output connector. The first output connector is configured to output the first voltage, and the second output connector is at least configured to output the second voltage. A power supply module which has the power backplane assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chien-Li Tsai, Yao-Cheng Tsai
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Publication number: 20220113787Abstract: A master-slave interchangeable power supply device, a power supply method, a host with the master-slave interchangeable power supply device, and a computer-readable storage medium for use in execution of the power supply method are provided. Upon receipt of a start command, a power control module and a power supply unit of the power supply device operate in a master mode and a slave mode respectively, and then the power supply device provides a working power to a master device to effect related configuration of the power supply device, so as to allow the power control module to switch to the slave mode and allow the working power to be provided to the master device. Therefore, given compliance with a specification of a communication bus, the power control module and the power supply unit, which function as peripheral devices, can perform a communicative function.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Publication number: 20200274271Abstract: A power backplane assembly is adapted to be connected to a power supply. The power supply outputs a first voltage. The power backplane assembly includes a backplane body, a conversion circuit board, and an output circuit board. The backplane body is for plugging in the power supply. The conversion circuit board is electrically connected to the backplane body. The backplane body is adapted to deliver the first voltage to the conversion circuit board. The conversion circuit board converts the first voltage into a second voltage. The output circuit board is electrically connected to the conversion circuit board and includes a first output connector and a second output connector. The first output connector is configured to output the first voltage, and the second output connector is at least configured to output the second voltage. A power supply module which has the power backplane assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chien-Li Tsai, Yao-Cheng Tsai
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Patent number: 10622814Abstract: A power conversion apparatus including a main power converter and an auxiliary power converter is provided. The main power converter converts an AC power to a first DC power, and then converts the first DC power to a DC output power. The main power converter has a first power conversion terminal for outputting the first DC power. The auxiliary power converter converts an auxiliary power to a second DC power, and then converts the second DC power to the DC output power. The auxiliary power converter has a second power conversion terminal for outputting the second DC power. The first power conversion terminal and the second power conversion terminal are commonly coupled to a DC power conversion circuit, such that the main power converter and the auxiliary power converter share the DC power conversion circuit and generate a DC output power.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Patent number: 10077780Abstract: A method for controlling a fan speed of an electronic apparatus and the electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The method includes: detecting an input voltage, an output current, and a working temperature of the electronic apparatus; calculating a target speed of the fan according to the input voltage, the output current, and the working temperature; providing a speed control signal indicating the target speed to drive the fan and obtaining a fan speed signal indicating an actual speed of the fan; and performing a close-loop control based on the fan speed signal, so that the actual speed is adjusted to the target speed.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Patent number: 9991704Abstract: A power supply apparatus including a master power converter and a slave power converter is provided. The master power converter generates a main power having a working voltage level. The slave power converter generates an auxiliary power. According to its operation state, the master power converter provides a corresponding control signal to the slave power converter. If the master power converter determines the operation state is a first operation state, the slave power converter generates the auxiliary power having a voltage level lower than the working voltage level, so that the slave power converter can be operated in a no-load conversion state. If the master power converter determines the operation state is a second operation state, the slave power converter raises the voltage level of the auxiliary power to the working voltage level, so that the auxiliary power replacing the main power is supplied to a load.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Patent number: 9811139Abstract: An apparatus and a method for power supply are provided. The apparatus for power supply includes a main power circuit, an auxiliary power circuit and a power switching control circuit. The main power circuit is configured to generate a main power suitable to be provided to a first load and a second load for use. The auxiliary power circuit is configured to generate an auxiliary power suitable to be provided to the second load for use. The power switching control circuit is configured to detect a voltage difference between the main power and the auxiliary power and determine whether the apparatus meets a normal power supply condition, so as to select one of the main power and auxiliary power as a power source of the second load.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Publication number: 20170018934Abstract: A power conversion apparatus including a main power converter and an auxiliary power converter is provided. The main power converter converts an AC power to a first DC power, and then converts the first DC power to a DC output power. The main power converter has a first power conversion terminal for outputting the first DC power. The auxiliary power converter converts an auxiliary power to a second DC power, and then converts the second DC power to the DC output power. The auxiliary power converter has a second power conversion terminal for outputting the second DC power. The first power conversion terminal and the second power conversion terminal are commonly coupled to a DC power conversion circuit, such that the main power converter and the auxiliary power converter share the DC power conversion circuit and generate a DC output power.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Patent number: 9356524Abstract: A power conversion apparatus, including a transformer, a switch, an analog controller, a digital controller, and a voltage converter-based feedback circuit, is provided. The primary side of the transformer is coupled to an input voltage, and the secondary side of the transformer is coupled to an output voltage provided to a load. The switch intermittently transmits the input voltage to the primary side of the transformer. The analog controller is disposed at one of the primary side and the secondary side of the transformer and configured to control the operation of the switch in response to an analog feedback signal. The digital controller is disposed at the other one of the primary side and the secondary side and configured to generate a digital feedback signal. The voltage converter-based feedback circuit is configured to convert the digital feedback signal to the analog feedback signal based on a voltage conversion characteristic thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Publication number: 20150303688Abstract: A power supply apparatus including a master power converter and a slave power converter is provided. The master power converter generates a main power having a working voltage level. The slave power converter generates an auxiliary power. According to its operation state, the master power converter provides a corresponding control signal to the slave power converter. If the master power converter determines the operation state is a first operation state, the slave power converter generates the auxiliary power having a voltage level lower than the working voltage level, so that the slave power converter can be operated in a no-load conversion state. If the master power converter determines the operation state is a second operation state, the slave power converter raises the voltage level of the auxiliary power to the working voltage level, so that the auxiliary power replacing the main power is supplied to a load.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Publication number: 20150180278Abstract: An apparatus and a method for power supply are provided. The apparatus for power supply includes a main power circuit, an auxiliary power circuit and a power switching control circuit. The main power circuit is configured to generate a main power suitable to be provided to a first load and a second load for use. The auxiliary power circuit is configured to generate an auxiliary power suitable to be provided to the second load for use. The power switching control circuit is configured to detect a voltage difference between the main power and the auxiliary power and determine whether the apparatus meets a normal power supply condition, so as to select one of the main power and auxiliary power as a power source of the second load.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Publication number: 20150176589Abstract: A method for controlling a fan speed of an electronic apparatus and the electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The method includes: detecting an input voltage, an output current, and a working temperature of the electronic apparatus; calculating a target speed of the fan according to the input voltage, the output current, and the working temperature; providing a speed control signal indicating the target speed to drive the fan and obtaining a fan speed signal indicating an actual speed of the fan; and performing a close-loop control based on the fan speed signal, so that the actual speed is adjusted to the target speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Publication number: 20150180353Abstract: A power conversion apparatus, including a transformer, a switch, an analog controller, a digital controller, and a voltage converter-based feedback circuit, is provided. The primary side of the transformer is coupled to an input voltage, and the secondary side of the transformer is coupled to an output voltage provided to a load. The switch intermittently transmits the input voltage to the primary side of the transformer. The analog controller is disposed at one of the primary side and the secondary side of the transformer and configured to control the operation of the switch in response to an analog feedback signal. The digital controller is disposed at the other one of the primary side and the secondary side and configured to generate a digital feedback signal. The voltage converter-based feedback circuit is configured to convert the digital feedback signal to the analog feedback signal based on a voltage conversion characteristic thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Chien-Li Tsai
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Patent number: 8807488Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a storage device includes a positioning bracket, a receiving bracket receiving the storage device, and a rotating member. The positioning bracket includes two opposite end walls each defining a slide slot and forming a guiding pin. The receiving bracket includes two opposite side plates each forming a positioning pin. Each positioning pin is slidably received in the corresponding slide slot. The rotating member includes two rotating plates rotatably connected to the side plates of the receiving bracket. Each rotating plate defines a guiding slot with a positioning portion. The guiding pins are slidably received in the corresponding guiding slots. The positioning pins are slid along the slide slots of the positioning bracket, until the guiding pins are positioned in the corresponding positioning portions.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Guang-Yao Lee, Chien-Li Tsai, Jie Wang
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Publication number: 20130270406Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a storage device includes a positioning bracket, a receiving bracket receiving the storage device, and a rotating member. The positioning bracket includes two opposite end walls each defining a slide slot and forming a guiding pin. The receiving bracket includes two opposite side plates each forming a positioning pin. Each positioning pin is slidably received in the corresponding slide slot. The rotating member includes two rotating plates rotatably connected to the side plates of the receiving bracket. Each rotating plate defines a guiding slot with a positioning portion. The guiding pins are slidably received in the corresponding guiding slots. The positioning pins are slid along the slide slots of the positioning bracket, until the guiding pins are positioned in the corresponding positioning portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.Inventors: GUANG-YAO LEE, CHIEN-LI TSAI, JIE WANG
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Patent number: 8546714Abstract: An electronic device includes a panel, a button assembly, and a circuit board. The panel defines an opening. The button assembly is mounted to the rear surface of the panel, and includes a button partially received in the opening of the panel, a base plate fixed to the rear side of the button, and a substantially U-shaped balance bar. The button includes a push portion and two protrusions rearwards extending through the base plate. An end of the balance bar is movably connected to the rear side of the base plate, and an opposite end of the balance bar is pivotably connected to the protrusions of the button. The circuit board is fixed behind the button assembly, and includes a switch aligning with the push portion of the button. When the button is pressed, the balance bar restricts the button to just move linearly to the switch.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Meng Zhang, Guang-Yao Lee, Chien-Li Tsai, Jing-Mao Li, Jie Zhang