Patents by Inventor Chin-Chu Sun

Chin-Chu Sun 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: 8763230
    Abstract: The present invention provides a manufacturing method for a machine tool having a human-machine interface and a program with predetermined manufacturing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chin-Chu Sun, Cheng-Yu Chen, Wan-Kun Chang, Yung-Ming Kao, Shih-Chang Liang
  • Patent number: 8667475
    Abstract: A program-converting module for a multi-axis cooperated machine and a program-converting method. Machining programs and mechanism data of a plurality of first machines are input to a first input module. Mechanism data of a plurality of second machines are input to a second input unit. A setting unit sets at least one of the first machines to be a source machine, and sets one of the second machines to be a target machine. A conversion unit uses a kinematical method to convert the machining program of the source machine into a machining program applicable to the target machine based on the mechanism data of the source and target machines, without requiring CAD/CAM software.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wan-Kun Chang, Chin-Chu Sun, Cheng-Yu Chen, Yung-Ming Kao, Shih-Chang Liang
  • Patent number: 8364288
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of synchronizing and interpolating axes of a multi-system are provide. According to the number M of operating systems, the apparatus analyzes a multi-axis process program of N axes to generate M system process programs, wherein, N?M?2. A synchronous code is added to the M system process programs. According to the specifications of the operating systems, a delay time compensation program is added to the M system process programs to ensure the synchronization of the systems therebetween. The characteristics of the controllers and the servos of the operation systems are adjusted to unify the characteristics of the systems. The M system process programs are outputted to the operating systems correspondingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wan-Kun Chang, Chin-Chu Sun, Shih-Chang Liang, Chih-Yuan Hsu, Hsin-Chuan Su
  • Patent number: 8364305
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for tuning control parameters are disclosed. The apparatus includes a parameter database, a user interface, a processing unit and a control unit. The parameter database stores several control parameter sets, which are classified into several data groups respectively corresponding to several total machining points. The user interface is for selecting one of the total machining points, and distributing the selected total machining point to at least one machining item to generate distribution data of points. The user interface is further for inputting embryo data. The processing unit selects one of the control parameter sets corresponding to the distribution data of points and the embryo data from the parameter database. The control unit controls a machine tool according to the corresponding one of the control parameter sets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chih-Yuan Hsu, Hsin-Chuan Su, Chin-Chu Sun, Shih-Chang Liang, Wan-Kun Chang
  • Publication number: 20120117787
    Abstract: The present invention provides a manufacturing method for a machine tool having a human-machine interface and a program with predetermined manufacturing conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chin-Chu SUN, Cheng-Yu Chen, Wan-Kun Chang, Yung-Ming Kao, Shih-Chang Liang
  • Publication number: 20120109361
    Abstract: A program-converting module for a multi-axis cooperated machine and a program-converting method. Machining programs and mechanism data of a plurality of first machines are input to a first input module. Mechanism data of a plurality of second machines are input to a second input unit. A setting unit sets at least one of the first machines to be a source machine, and sets one of the second machines to be a target machine. A conversion unit uses a kinematical method to convert the machining program of the source machine into a machining program applicable to the target machine based on the mechanism data of the source and target machines, without requiring CAD/CAM software.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Wan-Kun Chang, Chin-Chu Sun, Cheng-Yu Chen, Yung-Ming Kao, Shih-Chang Liang
  • Patent number: 8078295
    Abstract: A method for controlling acceleration and deceleration before interpolating is provided. The method includes steps of previewing and analyzing a processing program to estimate a limitation of a processing velocity and distributing a processing velocity according to the limitation. The step of previewing and analyzing a processing program includes sub-steps of providing the processing program including a pathway formed by plural blocks, unitizing the motion vector of each block into the unit vector ( N ^ i = N _ i ? N _ i ? ) , calculating a length (DVi=?{right arrow over (DV)}i?) of a vector difference in the unit vectors between each block and its next block ({right arrow over (DV)}i={circumflex over (N)}i?{circumflex over (N)}i+1), calculating a sum of the length of the vector difference in a distance from a starting block (S=?DVn), and calculating the limitation of the processing velocity for an end of each block (Vlim) according to an inverse ratio of the sum (1/S).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chin-Chu Sun, Shih-Chang Liang, Wan-Kun Chang, Yung-Ming Kao, Cheng-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20110251710
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for tuning control parameters are disclosed. The apparatus includes a parameter database, a user interface, a processing unit and a control unit. The parameter database stores several control parameter sets, which are classified into several data groups respectively corresponding to several total machining points. The user interface is for selecting one of the total machining points, and distributing the selected total machining point to at least one machining item to generate distribution data of points. The user interface is further for inputting embryo data. The processing unit selects one of the control parameter sets corresponding to the distribution data of points and the embryo data from the parameter database. The control unit controls a machine tool according to the corresponding one of the control parameter sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chih-Yuan Hsu, Hsin-Chuan Su, Chin-Chu Sun, Shih-Chang Liang, Wan-Kun Chang
  • Patent number: 7963931
    Abstract: The methods and devices of a multi-functional operating interface for a care-taking machine. The multi-functional operating interface of the care-taking machine includes: muscle stretch sensor, multiplexer amplifying wave filter, analog-to-digital signal converter, image processing unit, and muscle pattern database and control bus. Aided by the present muscle template training method and potential image data collecting and processing method, it can become an interface that offers the user of a care-taking machine instantaneous and unlimited controllability of the machine, enabling such people, either sick or handicapped, to enjoy more convenience and better life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Syh-Shiuh Yeh, Chin-Chu Sun, Mao-Feng Tu
  • Patent number: 7963930
    Abstract: The methods and devices of a multi-functional operating interface for a care-taking machine. The multi-functional operating interface of the care-taking machine includes: muscle stretch sensor, multiplexer amplifying wave filter, analog-to-digital signal converter, image processing unit, and muscle pattern database and control bus. Aided by the present muscle template training method and potential image data collecting and processing method, it can become an interface that offers the user of a care-taking machine instantaneous and unlimited controllability of the machine, enabling such people, either sick or handicapped, to enjoy more convenience and better life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Syh-Shiuh Yeh, Chin-Chu Sun, Mao-Feng Tu
  • Publication number: 20110137434
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of synchronizing and interpolating axes of a multi-system are provide. According to the number M of operating systems, the apparatus analyzes a multi-axis process program of N axes to generate M system process programs, wherein, N?M?2. A synchronous code is added to the M system process programs. According to the specifications of the operating systems, a delay time compensation program is added to the M system process programs to ensure the synchronization of the systems therebetween. The characteristics of the controllers and the servos of the operation systems are adjusted to unify the characteristics of the systems. The M system process programs are outputted to the operating systems correspondingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wan-Kun Chang, Chin-Chu Sun, Shih-Chang Liang, Chih-Yuan Hsu, Hsin-Chuan Su
  • Patent number: 7812560
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rehabilitation robot and a tutorial learning method for the rehabilitation robot. The rehabilitation robot comprises a robotic device, a rehabilitation mode control unit, and a driving unit. The robotic device comprises at least a motor capable of controlling the joints of the robotic device. The rehabilitation mode control unit further comprises a tutorial learning module capable of enabling the rehabilitation robot to learn a rehabilitation operation of a physiotherapist in a tutorial manner as he/she is operating the rehabilitation robot while registering the rehabilitation operation as an operation mode of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wan-Kun Chang, Yung-Ming Kao, Shih-Chang Liang, Chin-Chu Sun, Hsin-Chuan Su
  • Publication number: 20100094435
    Abstract: A method for controlling acceleration and deceleration before interpolating is provided. The method comprises steps of previewing and analyzing a processing program to estimate a limitation of a processing velocity, which comprises providing the processing program including a pathway formed by plural blocks; unitizing the motion vector of each block into the unit vector ( N ^ i = N _ i ? N _ i ? ) ; calculating a length (DVi=?{right arrow over (DV)}i?) of a vector difference in the unit vectors between each block and its next block ({right arrow over (DV)}i={circumflex over (N)}i?{circumflex over (N)}i+1); calculating a sum of the length of the vector difference in a distance from a starting block (S=? DVn); and calculating the limitation of the processing velocity for an end of each block (Vlim) according to an inverse ratio of the sum (1/S); and distributing a processing velocity according to the limitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chin-Chu Sun, Shih-Chang Liang, Wan-Kun Chang, Yung-Ming Kao, Cheng-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20090177109
    Abstract: The methods and devices of a multi-functional operating interface for a care-taking machine. The multi-functional operating interface of the care-taking machine includes: muscle stretch sensor, multiplexer amplifying wave filter, analog-to-digital signal converter, image processing unit, and muscle pattern database and control bus. Aided by the present muscle template training method and potential image data collecting and processing method, it can become an interface that offers the user of a care-taking machine instantaneous and unlimited controllability of the machine, enabling such people, either sick or handicapped, to enjoy more convenience and better life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Syh-Shiuh Yeh, Chin-Chu Sun, Mao-Feng Tu
  • Publication number: 20090177297
    Abstract: The methods and devices of a multi-functional operating interface for a care-taking machine. The multi-functional operating interface of the care-taking machine includes: muscle stretch sensor, multiplexer amplifying wave filter, analog-to-digital signal converter, image processing unit, and muscle pattern database and control bus. Aided by the present muscle template training method and potential image data collecting and processing method, it can become an interface that offers the user of a care-taking machine instantaneous and unlimited controllability of the machine, enabling such people, either sick or handicapped, to enjoy more convenience and better life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Syh-Shiuh Yeh, Chin-Chu Sun, Mao-Feng Tu
  • Publication number: 20090140683
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rehabilitation robot and a tutorial learning method for the rehabilitation robot. The rehabilitation robot comprises a robotic device, a rehabilitation mode control unit, and a driving unit. The robotic device comprises at least a motor capable of controlling the joints of the robotic device. The rehabilitation mode control unit further comprises a tutorial learning module capable of enabling the rehabilitation robot to learn a rehabilitation operation of a physiotherapist in a tutorial manner as he/she is operating the rehabilitation robot while registering the rehabilitation operation as an operation mode of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: WAN-KUN CHANG, YUNG-MING KAO, SHIH-CHANG LIANG, CHIN-CHU SUN, HSIN-CHUAN SU
  • Patent number: 7520864
    Abstract: The methods and devices of a multi-functional operating interface for a care-taking machine. The multi-functional operating interface of the care-taking machine includes: muscle stretch sensor, multiplexer amplifying wave filter, analog-to-digital signal converter, image processing unit, and muscle pattern database and control bus. Aided by the present muscle template training method and potential image data collecting and processing method, it can become an interface that offers the user of a care-taking machine instantaneous and unlimited controllability of the machine, enabling such people, either sick or handicapped, to enjoy more convenience and better life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Syh-Shiuh Yeh, Chin-Chu Sun, Mao-Feng Tu
  • Publication number: 20060149167
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the methods and devices of a multi-functional operating interface for a care-taking machine. The idea of the invention is to use a plurality of strain gauges to detect the changes that occur on the body of a care-taking machine user and, with such data gathered, establish a set of potential images from which related characteristics can be obtained and compared, via some image processing techniques, with a characteristics database so that corresponding commands can be given as a way of operating and controlling said care-taking machine. The multi-functional operating interface of the care-taking machine as disclosed by the present invention comprises such units as: muscle stretch sensor, multiplexer amplifying wave filter, analog-to-digital signal converter, image processing unit, and muscle pattern database and control bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Syh-Shiuh Yeh, Chin-Chu Sun, Mao-Feng Tu