Patents by Inventor Chih-Wei Yang

Chih-Wei Yang 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: 7579889
    Abstract: The provided delay lock loop delaying an input signal includes a quadrature generator, a voltage controller and a delay cell. The input signal is inputted into the quadrature generator and the delay cell. A phase-changing signal from the quadrature generator and a delay signal respectively from the delay cell are inputted into the voltage controller at the same time so that a control voltage inputted into the delay cell to control a delay time of the delay signal is generated. Also, the provided phase angle generator generates an output signal in an arbitrary phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Holtek Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Yang, Chien-Hsun Lee
  • Patent number: 7541877
    Abstract: An auto-adjusting high accuracy oscillator is disclosed, which comprises: a frequency comparator, for comparing a synchronization signal obtained from a USB host with an oscillation signal obtain from a device; a control tuning circuit, further comprising a counter and an adder/sub circuit; and an oscillating element; wherein a variation is obtained by the counting of the counter while transmitting the variation to the adder/sub circuit to be encoded thereby into a digital code so as to enable the oscillating element to perform a frequency up/down operation accordingly for approaching the synchronization signal successively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Holtek Semiconductor
    Inventors: Chih Wei Yang, Chien Hsun Lee, Hsiang Sheng Liu, Quan Xing Huang
  • Publication number: 20090113477
    Abstract: A digital television setting information storage apparatus and a method for accessing digital television information are provided. The apparatus includes a random access memory and a non-volatile memory. The method includes steps of: receiving a setting information change signal, storing setting information into the random access memory, clearing the non-volatile memory, and transferring the setting information from the random access memory to the non-volatile memory when the non-volatile memory is erased. The setting information includes channel information and on screen display setting information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: MSTAR SEMICONDUCTOR, INC
    Inventors: CHIH WEI YANG, CHI HUNG YANG, HUNG KAI TING, CHI MING SU
  • Patent number: 7524529
    Abstract: A method for preparing a LixMyPO4 compound having an olivine structure includes: preparing a solution containing transition metal M ions, Li+ ions and PO43? ions; drying the solution to form particles of a starting material; and forming the particles of the starting material into particles of the LixMyPO4 compound with an olivine structure, in which 0.8?x?1.2 and 0.8?y?1.2, and coating the particles of the LixMyPO4 compound with a carbon layer thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Aquire Energy Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Wei Yang
  • Publication number: 20080174746
    Abstract: A method for projecting an image transmitting from one of a plurality of hosts by a projection device is disclosed. The method includes: (a) the plurality of hosts each logging into the projection device using wireless communication technology; (b) selecting a first host among the plurality of hosts connected to the projection device; (c) the projection device allowing the selected first host to transmit data to the projection device using wireless communication technology; and (d) the projection device projecting an image corresponding to the data transmitted from the first host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Wei-Ting Lai, Chang-Hung Lee, Chih-Wei Yang
  • Publication number: 20080107967
    Abstract: A composition for use in an electrochemical redox reaction may comprise a first material represented by MyXO4 or AxMyXO4, where each of A, M, and X independently represents at least one element, O represents oxygen, and each of x and y represent a number, and second material selected from SiC, BN, carbon tube material, carbon fiber material, and an oxide of at least one element. When the first material is represented by MyXO4, it may be capable of being intercalated with ionic A to form AxMyXO4. At least a portion of the second material may be at least partially distributed within the first material and/or may at least partially coat the first material. An electrode comprising such a composition is also described, as is an electrochemical cell comprising such an electrode. A process of preparing a composition for use in an electrochemical redox reaction is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Wen-Ren Liu, Chih-Wei Yang, Ben-Jie Liaw
  • Patent number: 7338898
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a MOS transistor is described. A gate dielectric layer, a first barrier layer, an interlayer, a work-function-dominating layer, a second barrier layer and a poly-Si layer are sequentially formed on a substrate. The interlayer is capable of adjusting the work function of the work-function-dominating layer and wetting the surface of the first barrier layer. The above layers are then patterned into a gate, and a source/drain is formed in the substrate beside the gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Yang, Yi-Sheng Hsieh, Wei-Min Lin, Wen-Tai Chiang, Wei-Tsun Shiau
  • Publication number: 20080042706
    Abstract: The provided delay lock loop delaying an input signal includes a quadrature generator, a voltage controller and a delay cell. The input signal is inputted into the quadrature generator and the delay cell. A phase-changing signal from the quadrature generator and a delay signal respectively from the delay cell are inputted into the voltage controller at the same time so that a control voltage inputted into the delay cell to control a delay time of the delay signal is generated. Also, the provided phase angle generator generates an output signal in an arbitrary phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: HOLTEK SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Yang, Chien-Hsun Lee
  • Publication number: 20080018582
    Abstract: An image data refreshing method used in an image data displaying device is provided. The method includes the following procedures. First, a refreshing center of a display area is defined according to a visual focus of a present frame displayed on the display area. Next, the display area is divided into at least a first sub-display area and a second sub-display area according to the refreshing center, wherein the refreshing center is located within the first sub-display area which is surrounded by the second sub-display area. Then, the refreshing rate of image data of the first sub-display area and that of the second sub-display area are set respectively. Afterwards, the image data of the first sub-display area and that of the second sub-display area are respectively refreshed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: BENQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Yang, Chang-Hung Lee
  • Patent number: 7315216
    Abstract: An adjusting frequency device of built-in oscillator for USB interface and a method thereof are described. It is Auto detect the error of bit-rate between the USB host and the USB device, and produce tiny counting time for clocking the clock error between the USB host and the USB device by a delay lock loop. The clock error after quantification, digitization and operation outputting a quantitative code, then the oscillator adjusts the oscillation frequency according to the quantitative code. Whereby adjusting the oscillation frequency of the USB device and the frequency of the USB host to less than 1% clock error for ensuring the accuracy of data transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Holtek Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Yang, Chien-Hsun Lee, Hsiang-Sheng Liu, Juh-Gua Shiau
  • Publication number: 20070264567
    Abstract: A cathode material composition includes a composite compound having a formula of A3xM12y(PO4)3, and a conductive metal oxide having a formula of M2aOb, wherein A represents a metal element selected from Groups IA, IIA and IIIA; each of M1 and M2 independently represents a metal element selected from Groups IIA and IIIA, and transition elements; and 0?x?1.2, 1.2?y?1.8, 0<a?7, and 0<b?12. A rechargeable battery including a cathode made from the above cathode material composition is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: AQUIRE ENERGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Yang, Wen-Ren Liu
  • Patent number: 7283000
    Abstract: An auto-adjusting high accuracy oscillator is disclosed, which includes: a frequency comparator, for comparing a synchronization signal obtained from a USB host with an oscillation signal obtain from a device; a control tuning circuit, further comprising a counter and an adder/sub circuit; and an oscillating element; wherein a variation is obtained by the counting of the counter while transmitting the variation to the adder/sub circuit to be encoded thereby into a digital code so as to enable the oscillating element to perform a frequency up/down operation accordingly for approaching the synchronization signal successively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Holtek Semiconductor
    Inventors: Chih Wei Yang, Chien Hsun Lee, Hsiang Sheng Liu, Quan Xing Huang
  • Publication number: 20070238021
    Abstract: An ion storage compound of cathode material and method for preparing the same are disclosed. The method for preparing the ion storage compound comprises steps of providing a first reactant having a formula of A3xM12y(PO4)3, providing a second reactant being at least one compound selected from the group consisting of SiC, BN and metal oxide having a formula of M2aOb, and reacting the first reactant with the second reactant to form the ion storage compound. A is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Groups IA, IIA and IIIA; each of M1 and M2 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Groups IIA, IIIA, IVA and VA and transition metal elements, respectively; and 0<x?1.2, 1.2?y?1.8, 0<a?7, and 0<b?6.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Ren Liu, Chih-Wei Yang
  • Publication number: 20070216487
    Abstract: An adjusting frequency device of built-in oscillator for USB interface and a method thereof are described. It is Auto detect the error of bit-rate between the USB host and the USB device, and produce tiny counting time for clocking the clock error between the USB host and the USB device by a delay lock loop. The clock error after quantification, digitization and operation outputting a quantitative code, then the oscillator adjusts the oscillation frequency according to the quantitative code. Whereby adjusting the oscillation frequency of the USB device and the frequency of the USB host to less than 1% clock error for ensuring the accuracy of data transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Yang, Chien-Hsun Lee, Hsiang-Sheng Liu, Juh-Gua Shiau
  • Patent number: 7271450
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a dual-gate on a substrate and an integrated circuit having a dual-gate structure are provided. A first high-K dielectric layer is formed in a first area defined for a first gate structure and in a second area defined for a second gate structure. A second high-K dielectric layer is formed in the first and second areas. The first high-K dielectric layer has a lower etch rate to an etchant relative to the second high-K dielectric layer. The second high-K dielectric layer is etched from the second area to said first high-K dielectric layer with the etchant, and a gate conductive layer is formed in the first and second areas over the second high-K dielectric layer and first high-K dielectric layer, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tuo-Hung Ho, Ming-Fang Wang, Chi-Chun Chen, Chih-Wei Yang, Liang-Gi Yao, Chih-Chang Chen
  • Publication number: 20070207385
    Abstract: A cathode material including a first compound and a second compound is disclosed. The first compound has a formula of A3xM12y(PO4)3 and includes plural micrometer-sized secondary particles, each of which has a particle size larger than 1 ?m and is composed of crystalline nanometer-sized primary particles, each of which has a particle size ranging from 10 to 500 nm. The second compound is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of SiC, BN and metal oxide having a formula of M2aOb and is coated on the first compound. A is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Groups IA, IIA and IIIA; each of M1 and M2 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Groups IIA, IIIA, IVA and VA and transition metal elements, respectively; and 0<x?1.2, 1.2?y?1.8, 0<a?7, and 0<b?6.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Ren Liu, Chih-Wei Yang
  • Publication number: 20070207080
    Abstract: A method for preparing a LixMyPO4 compound having an olivine structure includes: preparing a solution containing transition metal M ions, Li+ ions and PO43? ions; drying the solution to form particles of a starting material; and forming the particles of the starting material into particles of the LixMyPO4 compound with an olivine structure, in which 0.8?x?1.2 and 0.8?y?1.2, and coating the particles of the LixMyPO4 compound with a carbon layer thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventor: Chih-Wei Yang
  • Patent number: 7258554
    Abstract: A foolproof structure for preventing incorrect insertion an interface module is a PCI-Express (PCI-E) interface structure having at least one module stand disposed in a casing and a corresponding fixing frame. The fixing frame includes a first structure corresponding to the module stand, and the module stand includes different interface cards for converting PCI-E signals into different telecommunication signals. A second structure is disposed in a connecting end of the motherboard in the casing. The first and second structures can be used for preventing a wrong connection between the interface card, module stand and motherboard, so as to avoid damages to the electronic components and assure the normal operation of the foregoing modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Wei Yang
  • Publication number: 20070086373
    Abstract: A wireless base station wirelessly connecting to an electronic apparatus and maintaining a connection via a first packet includes a main body, a receiver, a micro-processor and a transmitter. The receiver is disposed in the main body for receiving a first signal. The micro-processor is for adjusting a state of at least a reserved bit of the first packet to form a second packet according to the received first signal. The transmitter is for sending out the second packet to replace the first packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: BenQ Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Yang, Wei-Ting Lai, Chih-Yang Wang
  • Publication number: 20070085846
    Abstract: A projector for selectively connecting to a number of computers is disclosed. The projector includes an access-point module and a projection module. The access-point module is for issuing a display authority token to one of the computers connected to the projector in response to a computer request for the display authority token. The project module is for projecting a video data of the computer with the display authority token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: BenQ Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Yang, Chih-Yang Wang