Patents by Inventor Chien-Wei Chen

Chien-Wei 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).

  • Patent number: 11942857
    Abstract: A power supply is provided. The power supply includes a power supply circuit and a control circuit. The power supply circuit includes a voltage converter and multiple point-of-load circuits. The voltage converter generates a third voltage according to a first voltage. The load point-of-load circuits generate at least one second voltage and at least one state signal according to the third voltage. The at least one second voltage is suitable for supplying power to a load. The control circuit is coupled to the power supply circuit. The control circuit determines whether a single event latch-up occurs in the power supply circuit according to the at least one state signal. When the single event latch-up occurs in the power supply circuit, the control circuit switches off the power supply circuit to stop generating the at least one second voltage and the at least one state signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Yang, Chueh-Hao Yu, Chien-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 11940828
    Abstract: A voltage tracking circuit is provided. The voltage tracking circuit includes first and second P-type transistors and a control circuit. The drain of the first P-type transistor is coupled to a first voltage terminal. The gate and the drain of the second P-type transistor are respectively coupled to the first voltage terminal and a second voltage terminal. The control circuit is coupled to the first and second voltage terminals and generates a control voltage according to the first voltage and the second voltage. The sources of the first and second P-type transistors are coupled to an output terminal of the voltage tracking circuit, and the output voltage is generated at the output terminal. In response to the second voltage being higher than the first voltage, the control circuit generates the control signal to turn off the first P-type transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shao-Chang Huang, Yeh-Ning Jou, Ching-Ho Li, Kai-Chieh Hsu, Chun-Chih Chen, Chien-Wei Wang, Gong-Kai Lin, Li-Fan Chen
  • Patent number: 11929398
    Abstract: Present disclosure provides a FinFET structure, including a substrate, a fin protruding from the substrate, including a first portion and a second portion below the first portion, wherein the first portion includes a first dopant concentration of a dopant, and the second portion includes a second dopant concentration of the dopant, the second dopant concentration is greater than the first dopant concentration, a gate over the fin, wherein the second portion of the fin is below a bottom surface of the gate, and an insulating layer over the substrate and proximal to the second portion of the fin, wherein at least a first portion of the insulating layer includes a third dopant concentration of the dopant, the third dopant concentration is greater than the first dopant concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chun Hsiung Tsai, Lai-Wan Chong, Chien-Wei Lee, Kei-Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20240077564
    Abstract: A method of using NC-MRA to generate pelvic veins images and measure rate of blood flow includes subjecting a lay patient to undergo magnetic resonance scan in cooperation with an ECG monitor and a respiration monitor; scanning coronary sections and transverse sections of kidney veins, lower cavity veins, common iliac veins, and external iliac veins to generate two-dimensional images wherein the two-dimensional images use balanced turbo field echo wave sequence; scanning coronary sections of common cardinal veins of abdominal cavity to generate three-dimensional images wherein the three-dimensional images use fast spin-echo short tau inversion recovery wave sequence and sample signals when the ECG monitor monitors myocardial contractility; and using quantification phase-contrast analysis to measure blood flowing through the transverse sections of the veins in a two-dimensional scan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi
    Inventors: Chien-Wei Chen, Yao-Kuang Huang, Chung-Yuan Lee, Yeh-Giin Ngo, Yin-Chen Hsu
  • Publication number: 20240072411
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a metal back cover, a metal frame, a first antenna module and a second antenna module. The metal frame includes a first and a second disconnection portion, a first and a second connection portion. The first and the second connection portion are connected to the metal back cover. The first disconnection portion is separated from the first connection portion, the metal back cover and the second disconnection portion to form a first slot. The second disconnection portion is connected to the second connection portion and is separated from the metal back cover to form a second slot. The first antenna module is connected to the first disconnection portion, and forms a first antenna path. The second antenna module is connected to the second disconnection portion, and forms a second and a third antenna path with the second disconnection portion and the metal back cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Pegatron Corporation
    Inventors: Chien-Yi Wu, Hau Yuen Tan, Chao-Hsu Wu, Chih-Wei Liao, Chia-Hung Chen, Chen-Kuang Wang, Wen-Hgin Chuang, Chia-Hong Chen, Hsi Yung Chen
  • Publication number: 20240030872
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator (XO) and a method for performing startup of the XO are provided. The XO includes a XO core circuit, an auxiliary oscillator and a frequency detection circuit, wherein the frequency detection circuit includes a resistive circuit. The frequency detection circuit generates a detection voltage according to a driving signal associated with an auxiliary signal generated by the auxiliary oscillator and a first impedance of the resistive circuit. During a first powered on phase, the auxiliary oscillator is calibrated by utilizing the XO core circuit as a reference after startup of the XO core circuit is completed, and the resistive circuit is calibrated according to the detection voltage. During a second powered on phase, a frequency of the driving signal is calibrated according to the detection voltage, and the driving signal is injected to the XO core circuit for accelerating the startup of the XO core circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Wei Chen, Chao-Ching Hung, Yu-Li Hsueh
  • Patent number: 11722139
    Abstract: A frequency-locked loop (FLL) and a method for correcting an oscillation frequency of an output signal of the FLL are provided. The FLL includes a switched capacitor circuit, a first resistor set, a second resistor set, a determination circuit and a control circuit. The switched capacitor circuit includes a capacitor, and connection of the capacitor is switched according to the oscillation frequency. The first resistor set is configured to provide a first resistance, and the second resistor set is configured to provide a second resistance. The determination circuit is configured to generate a determination result according to the first resistance and the second resistance. The control circuit is configured to generate a control signal for correcting the first resistance and the second resistance according to the determination result, where the oscillation frequency is determined based on the capacitor and at least one of the first resistance and the second resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Wei Chen, Yu-Li Hsueh, Chao-Ching Hung
  • Patent number: 11671056
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator and a phase noise reduction method thereof are provided. The crystal oscillator may include a crystal oscillator core circuit, a first bias circuit and a phase noise reduction circuit, the first bias circuit is coupled to an output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, and the phase noise reduction circuit is coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit. In operations of the crystal oscillator, the crystal oscillator core circuit is configured to generate a sinusoidal wave. The first bias circuit is configured to provide a first voltage level to be a bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave. The phase noise reduction circuit is configured to reset the bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave in response to a voltage level of the sinusoidal wave exceeding a specific voltage range. For example, the specific voltage range is determined according to a second voltage level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Sen-You Liu, Chien-Wei Chen, Keng-Meng Chang, Yao-Chi Wang
  • Publication number: 20230117078
    Abstract: Techniques pertaining to low-power enhanced multi-link single radio (EMLSR) listen in wireless communications are described. A first multi-link device (MLD) reduces power consumption while supporting a latency-sensitive application by performing certain operations. The first MLD first listens at a lower power in a narrower bandwidth to receive an initial physical-layer protocol data unit (PPDU) from a second MLD as part of a frame exchange. In response to receiving the initial PPDU, the first MLD switches from the narrower bandwidth to a wider bandwidth to complete the frame exchange with the second MLD in the wider bandwidth. In reducing the power consumption, the first MLD reduces its power consumption to the lower power when operating in the narrower bandwidth compared to a higher power used by the first MLD when operating in the wider bandwidth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Cheng-Yi Chang, Yi-Chun Chou, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Chien-Wei Chen
  • Patent number: 11606063
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator and a phase noise reduction method thereof are provided. The crystal oscillator includes a crystal oscillator core circuit, a bias circuit coupled to an output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, a pulse wave buffer coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, and a phase noise reduction circuit coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit. The crystal oscillator core circuit may generate a sinusoidal wave. The bias circuit may provide a bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave. The pulse wave buffer may generate a pulse wave according to the sinusoidal wave. The phase noise reduction circuit may provide an alternating current (AC) ground path for noise on the bias voltage according to a reset pulse, wherein a position of the reset pulse is set by a control voltage on a control terminal of the phase noise reduction circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Wei Chen, Yu-Li Hsueh, Keng-Meng Chang, Yao-Chi Wang
  • Publication number: 20220399897
    Abstract: A frequency-locked loop (FLL) and a method for correcting an oscillation frequency of an output signal of the FLL are provided. The FLL includes a switched capacitor circuit, a first resistor set, a second resistor set, a determination circuit and a control circuit. The switched capacitor circuit includes a capacitor, and connection of the capacitor is switched according to the oscillation frequency. The first resistor set is configured to provide a first resistance, and the second resistor set is configured to provide a second resistance. The determination circuit is configured to generate a determination result according to the first resistance and the second resistance. The control circuit is configured to generate a control signal for correcting the first resistance and the second resistance according to the determination result, where the oscillation frequency is determined based on the capacitor and at least one of the first resistance and the second resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Wei Chen, Yu-Li Hsueh, Chao-Ching Hung
  • Patent number: 11471362
    Abstract: A walker is provided. The walker includes a walker body, a handle unit, a first wheel unit and a second wheel unit. The handle unit is connected to the walker body. The first wheel unit is connected to the walker body. The second wheel unit is connected to the walker body. In an auxiliary mode, a first gap is formed between the first wheel unit and the second wheel unit. In a driving mode, a second gap is formed between the first wheel unit and the second wheel unit. The first gap is smaller than the second gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: WISTRON CORP.
    Inventors: Chen Yi Liang, Cheng Hsing Liu, Chien-Wei Chen
  • Patent number: 11382821
    Abstract: A movable carrier includes a main body, a first wheel, a driving module, a first support member, a second wheel, a seat, a first handle and two first switches. The first wheel is pivotally connected to the main body. The driving module is disposed in the main body. The first support member is connected to the driving module. The second wheel is pivotally connected to the first support member. The seat is disposed on the main body. The first handle is pivotally connected to the seat and has a trigger portion. The first switches are disposed on the seat. When the first handle rotates with respect to the seat and the trigger portion triggers the first switch, the driving module drives the first support member to rotate with respect to the main body, so as to increase or decrease a distance between the first wheel and the second wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsing Liu, Chien-Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20220209714
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator and a phase noise reduction method thereof are provided. The crystal oscillator may include a crystal oscillator core circuit, a first bias circuit and a phase noise reduction circuit, the first bias circuit is coupled to an output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, and the phase noise reduction circuit is coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit. In operations of the crystal oscillator, the crystal oscillator core circuit is configured to generate a sinusoidal wave. The first bias circuit is configured to provide a first voltage level to be a bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave. The phase noise reduction circuit is configured to reset the bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave in response to a voltage level of the sinusoidal wave exceeding a specific voltage range. For example, the specific voltage range is determined according to a second voltage level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Sen-You Liu, Chien-Wei Chen, Keng-Meng Chang, Yao-Chi Wang
  • Publication number: 20220209715
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator and a phase noise reduction method thereof are provided. The crystal oscillator includes a crystal oscillator core circuit, a bias circuit coupled to an output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, a pulse wave buffer coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, and a phase noise reduction circuit coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit. The crystal oscillator core circuit may generate a sinusoidal wave. The bias circuit may provide a bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave. The pulse wave buffer may generate a pulse wave according to the sinusoidal wave. The phase noise reduction circuit may provide an alternating current (AC) ground path for noise on the bias voltage according to a reset pulse, wherein a position of the reset pulse is set by a control voltage on a control terminal of the phase noise reduction circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Wei Chen, Yu-Li Hsueh, Keng-Meng Chang, Yao-Chi Wang
  • Patent number: 11342884
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator and a phase noise reduction method thereof are provided. The crystal oscillator may include a crystal oscillator core circuit, a bias circuit coupled to an output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, a pulse wave buffer coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, and a phase noise reduction circuit coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit. The crystal oscillator core circuit may generate a sinusoidal wave. The bias circuit may provide a bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave. The pulse wave buffer may generate a pulse wave according to the sinusoidal wave. The phase noise reduction circuit may generate a reset signal including at least one reset pulse for resetting the bias voltage. In addition, the reset signal is generated without calibrating the at least one reset pulse to a zero-crossing point of the sinusoidal wave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Wei Chen, Yu-Li Hsueh, Keng-Meng Chang, Yao-Chi Wang
  • Patent number: 11341628
    Abstract: A method for compensating a design image of a workpiece and a system for processing the design image of the workpiece are disclosed. The method includes the following steps. Obtaining a real image of the workpiece, with the real image having registration holes. Calculating a slope value for each of the registration holes. Determining an amount of interpolation points between each two neighboring registration holes of the registration holes according to the slope value corresponding to each of the registration holes. Obtaining positions of control points in blocks formed by the registration holes. Compensating the design image of the workpiece according to positions of the registration holes, positions of the plurality of interpolation points and the positions of the control points for generating a mapping image. Outputting the mapping image adapted to be mapped onto the workpiece. The system, together with the method, will be introduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Shau-Yin Tseng, Yan-Jen Su, Jin-Nan Liu, Chien-Wei Chen
  • Patent number: 11309835
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator and a phase noise reduction method thereof are provided. The crystal oscillator may include a crystal oscillator core circuit, a first bias circuit and a phase noise reduction circuit, the first bias circuit is coupled to an output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, and the phase noise reduction circuit is coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit. In operations of the crystal oscillator, the crystal oscillator core circuit is configured to generate a sinusoidal wave. The first bias circuit is configured to provide a first voltage level to be a bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave. The phase noise reduction circuit is configured to reset the bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave in response to a voltage level of the sinusoidal wave exceeding a specific voltage range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Sen-You Liu, Chien-Wei Chen, Keng-Meng Chang, Yao-Chi Wang
  • Publication number: 20220069772
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator and a phase noise reduction method thereof are provided. The crystal oscillator may include a crystal oscillator core circuit, a bias circuit coupled to an output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, a pulse wave buffer coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, and a phase noise reduction circuit coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit. The crystal oscillator core circuit may generate a sinusoidal wave. The bias circuit may provide a bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave. The pulse wave buffer may generate a pulse wave according to the sinusoidal wave. The phase noise reduction circuit may generate a reset signal including at least one reset pulse for resetting the bias voltage. In addition, the reset signal is generated without calibrating the at least one reset pulse to a zero-crossing point of the sinusoidal wave.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Chien-Wei Chen, Yu-Li Hsueh, Keng-Meng Chang, Yao-Chi Wang
  • Publication number: 20220069773
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator and a phase noise reduction method thereof are provided. The crystal oscillator may include a crystal oscillator core circuit, a first bias circuit and a phase noise reduction circuit, the first bias circuit is coupled to an output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit, and the phase noise reduction circuit is coupled to the output terminal of the crystal oscillator core circuit. In operations of the crystal oscillator, the crystal oscillator core circuit is configured to generate a sinusoidal wave. The first bias circuit is configured to provide a first voltage level to be a bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave. The phase noise reduction circuit is configured to reset the bias voltage of the sinusoidal wave in response to a voltage level of the sinusoidal wave exceeding a specific voltage range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Sen-You Liu, Chien-Wei Chen, Keng-Meng Chang, Yao-Chi Wang