Patents by Inventor Chien-Yi Wu
Chien-Yi Wu 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: 20170229759Abstract: An antenna module connected to a system ground of an electronic device includes a substrate, a coaxial-transmission line, a first radiator and a second radiator. The coaxial-transmission line includes a power feed-in terminal and a ground terminal. The first radiator is electrically connected to the power feed-in terminal. The second radiator is electrically connected to the ground terminal. One side of the second radiator is connected to the system ground, and the second radiator includes a first terminal and a second terminal. An opening is formed between the first terminal and the second terminal, so that the second radiator be partially surrounding to the first radiator. The first radiator and the second radiator are coplanarly disposed on the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Chien-Yi WU, Ya-Jyun LI, Chao-Hsu WU, Shih-Keng HUANG, Cheng-Hsiung WU
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Publication number: 20170162932Abstract: An antenna module includes a parasitic unit and a first antenna unit. The parasitic unit includes a first parasitic radiation portion and a second parasitic radiation portion. The second parasitic radiation portion is electrically connected to the first parasitic radiation portion. The first parasitic radiation portion and the second parasitic radiation portion surround a central area. The first antenna unit includes a feeding terminal, a ground terminal and a first radiation portion, in which the ground terminal is electrically connected to a ground portion. The feeding terminal is configured to transmit and receive a first antenna signal. The first radiation portion is configured to collaborate with the parasitic unit to generate a first resonant mode. The first resonant mode includes a central frequency, a frequency twice of the central frequency and a frequency three times of the central frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Chien-Yi WU, Cheng-Hsiung WU, Chao-Hsu WU, Shih-Keng HUANG
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Patent number: 9641211Abstract: A mobile communication device with an antenna is disclosed. A portion of a metal cover of the mobile communication device can function as an extension of a radiator of the antenna, and the installation of a pair of filters can prevent interference between the low frequency antenna and another antenna. The design of the present invention expands the sensing range of the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventors: Chien-Yi Wu, Chi-Min Tang, Yu-Yao Chang, Hau-Yuen Tan, Tse-Hsuan Wang, Chao-Hsu Wu
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Patent number: 9641214Abstract: A portable electronic device includes an antenna unit, a processor, a circuit board and a frequency switching circuit. The antenna unit includes a pin. The processor includes a signal control terminal to output a voltage control signal. The frequency switching circuit is disposed on the circuit board and connected to the signal control terminal and the pin, so as to switch the frequency of the antenna unit according to the voltage control signal. The frequency switching circuit includes a switch unit and an anti-noise unit. The switch unit is connected to the pin, and the anti-noise unit is connected to the signal control terminal and the switch unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventors: Chien-Yi Wu, Chao-Hsu Wu, Shang-I Lin, Tse-Hsuan Wang
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Publication number: 20170084997Abstract: An antenna module includes a first ground structure, a first radiation portion and a second radiation portion. The first ground structure includes a first ground portion, a second ground portion and ranged between the first ground portion and the second ground portion. The first radiation portion is configured to generate a first resonant mode accompanied with the first ground structure, including a first feeding terminal configured to send and receive a first antenna signal, and a first grounding terminal coupled to the first ground portion. The second radiation portion is configured to generate a second resonant mode in a manner of coupling with the first radiation portion, including a second feeding terminal configured to send and receive a second antenna signal, and a second grounding terminal coupled to the second ground portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Chien-Yi WU, Chao-Hsu WU, Shih-Keng HUANG, Chia-Chi CHANG
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Publication number: 20170018838Abstract: A wireless communication apparatus includes a base, a sidewall, a top cap, a main ground structure, an antenna and a parasitic ground structure. The base has a top surface. The sidewall is disposed on the base. The sidewall has an inner wall surface. The inner wall surface stands on the top surface of the base. The top cap caps the sidewall. The top cap has a lower surface facing toward the top surface of the base. The main ground structure is disposed on the top surface and surrounded by the sidewall. The antenna is disposed on the inner wail surface. The parasitic ground structure is disposed on the lower surface of the top cap and electrically connected to the main ground structure. The parasitic ground structure and the main ground structure are cooperatively configured to resonate with the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Chien-Yi WU, Chao-Hsu WU, Yu-Yao CHANG, Cheng-Hsiung WU
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Publication number: 20160380336Abstract: A wireless communication apparatus includes a substrate, an electrical insulation cover, a first antenna and a second antenna. The substrate has a ground surface. The electrical insulation cover covers the substrate. The electrical insulation cover has first and second surfaces. The first antenna is disposed on the first surface and is electrically connected to the ground surface. The second antenna is disposed on the second surface and includes first and second capacitive coupling portions, a signal feeding portion and a first slit. The signal feeding portion connects the first and second capacitive coupling portions. The first slit is located between the first and second capacitive coupling portions. The first antenna can generate first and second resonant modes with the first and second capacitive coupling portions in a manner of capacitive coupling, respectively. The first and second resonant modes have different frequency bands.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Chien-Yi WU, Chao-Hsu WU, Cheng-Hsiung WU, Chun-Yen HUANG
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Publication number: 20160329925Abstract: A portable electronic device includes an antenna unit, a processor, a circuit board and a frequency switching circuit. The antenna unit includes a pin. The processor includes a signal control terminal to output a voltage control signal. The frequency switching circuit is disposed on the circuit board and connected to the signal control terminal and the pin, so as to switch the frequency of the antenna unit according to the voltage control signal. The frequency switching circuit includes a switch unit and an anti-noise unit. The switch unit is connected to the pin, and the anti-noise unit is connected to the signal control terminal and the switch unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Chien-Yi WU, Chao-Hsu WU, Shang-I LIN, Tse-Hsuan WANG
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Publication number: 20160294430Abstract: A mobile communication device with an antenna is disclosed. A portion of a metal cover of the mobile communication device can function as an extension of a radiator of the antenna, and the installation of a pair of filters can prevent interference between the low frequency antenna and another antenna. The design of the present invention expands the sensing range of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: CHIEN-YI WU, CHI-MIN TANG, YU-YAO CHANG, HAU-YUEN TAN, TSE-HSUAN WANG, CHAO-HSU WU
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Publication number: 20160226143Abstract: An antenna module is disclosed. The antenna module is applied to a mobile communication device and includes a first radiating element and a second radiating element. The first radiating element is disposed on a base board inside the mobile communication device, and one point of the first radiating element is a feed point of the antenna module. The second radiating element is disposed on the base board and is grounded by connecting to a P-sensor inside the mobile communication device. There is a gap between one part of the second radiating element and the first radiating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Chun-Chih CHEN, Chien-Yi WU, Chun-Wei WANG, Hau-Yuen TAN, Chia-Ho TING, I-Shu LEE
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Patent number: 8928535Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a casing, at least an antenna body, a feeding point and a control unit. The casing has a display portion. The antenna body is disposed at the casing and at least has two radiation paths and a switching element. Parts of the radiation paths are respectively disposed at two sides of the display portion. The switching element is electrically connected with the radiation paths. The feeding point is electrically connected with the switching element and operationally connected to one of the radiation paths. The control unit controls the switching element based on the rotation of the electronic apparatus. When one of the radiation paths is located between a user and the display portion, the control unit controls to selectively switch the switching element for connecting the other radiation path to the feeding point.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Pegatron CorporationInventors: Chang-Hsun Wu, Chien-Yi Wu
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Patent number: 8749411Abstract: An analog-to-digital conversion device and a method thereof are provided. The analog-to-digital conversion device includes a first level adjustment unit, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and a linear range detection unit. The ADC converts a test signal or a first input signal to generate a test data stream or a first output data stream. In an adjustment mode, the linear range detection unit obtains a conversion curve of the ADC by using the test data stream and determines whether to adjust offset control information according to a linear range of the conversion curve. In an operation mode, the linear range detection unit continues outputting the offset control information. Additionally, before transmitting the first input signal, the first level adjustment unit adjusts a direct-current level of the first input signal according to the offset control information to allow the first input signal to be within the linear range of the conversion curve.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Sunplus Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yen-Chien Cheng, Yung-Chi Yang, Chien-Yi Wu
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Publication number: 20130194119Abstract: An analog-to-digital conversion device and a method thereof are provided. The analog-to-digital conversion device includes a first level adjustment unit, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and a linear range detection unit. The ADC converts a test signal or a first input signal to generate a test data stream or a first output data stream. In an adjustment mode, the linear range detection unit obtains a conversion curve of the ADC by using the test data stream and determines whether to adjust offset control information according to a linear range of the conversion curve. In an operation mode, the linear range detection unit continues outputting the offset control information. Additionally, before transmitting the first input signal, the first level adjustment unit adjusts a direct-current level of the first input signal according to the offset control information to allow the first input signal to be within the linear range of the conversion curve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Sunplus Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yen-Chien Cheng, Yung-Chi Yang, Chien-Yi Wu
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Publication number: 20120182189Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a casing, at least an antenna body, a feeding point and a control unit. The casing has a display portion. The antenna body is disposed at the casing and at least has two radiation paths and a switching element. Parts of the radiation paths are respectively disposed at two sides of the display portion. The switching element is electrically connected with the radiation paths. The feeding point is electrically connected with the switching element and operationally connected to one of the radiation paths. The control unit controls the switching element based on the rotation of the electronic apparatus. When one of the radiation paths is located between a user and the display portion, the control unit controls to selectively switch the switching element for connecting the other radiation path to the feeding point.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Chang-Hsun WU, Chien-Yi WU
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Publication number: 20090195474Abstract: The invention provides a dual-feed planar antenna including a first resonant portion, a second resonant portion, and a grounding portion. The first resonant portion provides a first radiation path and includes a first feed-in portion and a grounding end receiving a grounding level. The first feed-in portion receives a first antenna signal to transmit the first antenna signal to the first radiation path. The second resonant portion provides a second radiation path and a third radiation path and includes a second feed-in portion respectively receiving a second antenna signal and a third antenna signal to correspondingly transmit the second antenna signal and the third antenna signal to the second radiation path and the third radiation path. The grounding portion receives the grounding level and is disposed between the first and second resonant portions. The dual-feed planar antenna covers the communication bands for GSM850, GSM900, GPS, DCS, PCS, and UMTS.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventors: Shao-Lun CHIEN, Chun-Chih CHEN, Chien-Yi WU
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Patent number: 7474270Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing, a circuit board, and an internal antenna unit. The circuit board is disposed in the casing. The internal antenna unit is disposed in the casing, and includes a feeding element that overlaps with the circuit board, and first and second radiating elements, each of which extends from the feeding element toward a wall of the casing beyond an edge of the circuit board. A feeding point is provided on the feeding element, and is coupled to the edge of the circuit board. A grounding point is provided on the feeding element, and is coupled to the edge of the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Chien-Yi Wu, Cheng-Hsiung Wu, Chi-Yin Fang
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Publication number: 20080048926Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing, a circuit board, and an internal antenna unit. The circuit board is disposed in the casing. The internal antenna unit is disposed in the casing, and includes a feeding element that overlaps with the circuit board, and first and second radiating elements, each of which extends from the feeding element toward a wall of the casing beyond an edge of the circuit board. A feeding point is provided on the feeding element, and is coupled to the edge of the circuit board. A grounding point is provided on the feeding element, and is coupled to the edge of the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chien-Yi Wu, Cheng-Hsiung Wu, Chi-Yin Fang
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Publication number: 20070077973Abstract: An electronic device includes a circuit board and an antenna. The circuit board has opposite first and second edges. The antenna includes a grounding element, a substrate, feeding and grounding ports, and first and second radiating elements. The grounding element is formed on the circuit board. The substrate has opposite first and second edges that are respectively distal from and proximate to the first edge of the circuit board. The feeding and grounding ports are provided along the first edge of the circuit board. The first radiating element has a first feeding point and a grounding point that are disposed along the second edge of the substrate and that are connected respectively to the first feeding port and the grounding port. The second radiating element has a second feeding point that is disposed on the second edge of the substrate and that is connected to the second feeding port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Chien-Yi Wu, Chi-Yin Fang
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Patent number: 7064715Abstract: A multi-frequency antenna module includes first and second radiating elements disposed on a dielectric substrate and spaced apart from each other. A first conductor sheet of the first radiating element has a first signal-feeding contact and a grounding contact that contact electrically and respectively first and third electrical contacts on a circuit board of an electronic apparatus when the substrate is mounted in mounted in a housing of the electronic apparatus. A second conductor sheet of the second radiating element has a second signal-feeding contact that contacts electrically a second electrical contact on the circuit board when the substrate is mounted in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Chien-Yi Wu, Chi-Yin Fang
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Patent number: 7064719Abstract: A multi-frequency antenna module includes first and second radiating elements disposed on a substrate and spaced apart from each other. A serpentine first transmission line conductor of the first radiating element and a second transmission line conductor of the second radiating element contact electrically and respectively first and second electrical contacts on a circuit board in an electronic apparatus when the substrate is mounted in a housing of the electronic apparatus. The first radiating element further includes at least one conducting line that is disposed parallel to second transmission line segments and that interconnects an adjacent pair of parallel first transmission line segments. A grounding line conductor is disposed on the substrate, is coupled electrically to the first radiating element, and contacts electrically a third electrical contact on the circuit board when the substrate is mounted in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Quanta Computer, Inc.Inventors: Chien-Yi Wu, Chun-Jen Lin, Cheng-Hsiung Wu