Patents by Inventor Ching-Feng Hsieh
Ching-Feng Hsieh 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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Patent number: 8322227Abstract: A tension testing device for use in a tension test for evaluating the strength of bond between a body and a pin of an electronic device includes a base, a tensiometer, a hanger, and a clamp. The base includes a supporting member and a carrying member, wherein the tensiometer is carried by the carrying member and includes a pulling portion. The hanger is coupled to the pulling portion for underpinning the body and project the pin in the direction of the base. The clamp is disposed on the base, positioned beside the hanger, for clamping the pin. The tension testing device protects the electronic device against test-induced deformation, dispenses with an intricate step of the welding and unwelding of the pin and a test lead, precludes a tension test-induced component of force, manifests ease of use, ensures test stability, and enhances test efficiency and reliability.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.Inventors: Xin Shen, Wenxiang Ou, Ching-Feng Hsieh
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Patent number: 8325476Abstract: An electronic device carrier comprising a base and rolling devices. When an electronic device is removed from a receiving chamber of the base, the rolling devices can reduce friction effectively and resilient force of the rolling device can fix the electronic device in the receiving chamber. The electronic device carrier further includes a transmission unit for transmitting data whenever the electronic device is positioned in the receiving chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.Inventors: Chih-Hua Huang, Ching-Hui Chang, Ko-Hsien Lee, Ching-Feng Hsieh
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Publication number: 20120291266Abstract: A carrier and a pressing device for attaching a panel to a casing are disclosed. The carrier includes a carrier main body; a carrier plate; a plurality elastic components; and a supporting component. The carrier plate is configured to carry the panel. The supporting component is connected to the carrier main body and the carrier plate to be a pivot for the carrier plate to rotate around the carrier main body. Each of the elastic components is connected to the carrier plate and the carrier main body, such that the carrier plate may restore upon having force applied thereon and tilt, so as to be adapted to the different sizes of the panel and the casing. Therefore, the panel is completely attached to the casing, and the attachment of the panel and the casing is thus effectively improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Askey Computer CorporationInventors: Chian-Jung CHEN, Ching-Feng Hsieh
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Publication number: 20120291265Abstract: A pressing device for attaching a touch panel to a casing is disclosed. The pressing device includes a main body, a pressing mechanism, a mounting base for mounting and positioning the casing, a plurality of guiding poles, and a carrier for carrying the touch panel. The guiding poles pass through the pressing mechanism for guiding the pressing mechanism to move in a perpendicular direction corresponding to the mounting base. The pressing mechanism has a protruding portion for pressing the casing, and the protruding portion is formed corresponding to the outline of the casing, such that the pressing force applied on the casing is even and the casing would not sway. The main body has a plurality of tracks, so as to have a carrier with a large area moving thereon. Thus, the carrier has sufficient area for carrying a touch panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Askey Computer CorporationInventors: Chian-Jung CHEN, Ching-Feng Hsieh
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Publication number: 20120294341Abstract: A hybrid circuit for a Very-High-Speed Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL) blocks noise and includes a transceiving unit, a voltage transformation module, a direct current (DC) blocking capacitor, a receiving unit, and a transmitting unit. The voltage transformation module blocks noise generated as a result of transmission of an upstream signal and a downstream signal at the transceiving unit, and includes a first voltage transformation unit and a second voltage transformation unit. The DC blocking capacitor is series-connected between primary coils of the first and second voltage transformation units for preventing the direct current in the VDSL from affecting the transmission of the upstream signal and the downstream signal. Accordingly, the hybrid circuit simplifies the circuit design of the VDSL, cuts costs incurred by electronic components, and reduces the area required for circuit layout.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: HSIANG-SHENG WEN, CHING-FENG HSIEH
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Publication number: 20120286815Abstract: An inspection device applying probe contact for signal transmission includes an inspection panel board; a probe base disposed on the inspection panel board and having a plurality of probes; a receiving moldboard disposed on the inspection panel board and including a fillister for receiving inspected portable electronic apparatus, and an open slot allocated facing the plurality of probes of the probe base, thereby enabling the plurality of probes to contact with corresponding signal terminals of the portable electronic apparatus; and a clamp unit disposed on the inspection panel board and consisting of an adjustable rod and a clamp block allocated at one end of the adjustable rod, the adjustable rod adjusting position of the clamp block, thereby clamping and properly positioning the portable electronic apparatus in the receiving moldboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Askey Computer CorporationInventors: Chian-Jung CHEN, Ching-Feng Hsieh
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Publication number: 20120287578Abstract: A heat-dissipating casing for a communication apparatus accommodates a circuit board having a power element and includes an insulating case, a lid coupled to the insulating case, and a thermally conductive metal member. The insulating case has a receiving space, a first opening, and a second opening. The first and second openings communicate with the receiving space. The thermally conductive metal member is fixed to the inside of the insulating case, seals the second opening, and dissipates heat generated by the power element. The heat-dissipating casing is effective in dissipating heat, characterized by its low weight and low production costs, and conducive to protection and dust prevention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: HONG-CHUN HUANG, TA-FEI CHEN, CHING-FENG HSIEH
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Patent number: 8306540Abstract: A system and a method for connecting macro cellular base stations into mini type base stations are applicable to a mobile communication apparatus having a covering range provided by macro cell base stations upon entering into a range provided by mini type base stations for automatic switching. The method includes establishing a database stored with information related to a geographic distribution for mini type base stations and a listing of authorized admission for allowing mobile communication apparatus to enter; acquiring the geographic area of the mobile communication equipment in order to search the database for at least one mini type base station based on International Mobile Subscriber Identity of the mobile communication apparatus for allowing the mobile communication apparatus to enter into the searched mini type base station from the macro cell base stations for communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Askey Computer CorporationInventors: Ching-Feng Hsieh, Weilin Wu
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Patent number: 8307311Abstract: A system and method for assisting printed circuit board design are characterized by a circuit pre-configuration interface capable of synchronously performing circuit design and performing pre-configuration layout of electronic parts in the circuitry to thereby solve a known problem, wherein engineers spend considerable time arranging electronic parts at a late stage due to layout engineers' unfamiliarity with a circuit's characteristics. The circuit pre-configuration interface also directly adjusts and modifies electronic parts in the finalized circuitry, thereby providing a data exchange platform for the circuit design software and circuit layout software to increase the circuit layout efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Askey Computer CorporationInventors: Ting-Lin Chang, Ching-Feng Hsieh
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Patent number: 8307126Abstract: A control device having an output pin expansion function and an output pin expansion method thereof are provided. The method includes: connecting at least a shift register unit having a plurality of data transmission pins to a control unit such that the shift register unit can receive strobe signals, a multi-bit data stream, clock signals and enable signals generated by the control unit; sending an enable signal by the control unit so as to allow the shift register unit to shift and store each bit of a multi-bit data stream according to a clock signal generated by the control unit; and sending a strobe signal by the control unit so as to allow the shift register unit to output the multi-bit data in parallel format as opposed to the received serial format through the plurality of data transmission pins, thereby allowing a processing device to interface with more devices (such as LED state indicators) than its fixed number of dedicated output pins would conveniently allow, thus saving costs and board space.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Askey Computer CorporationInventors: Yi-Chang Hsu, Chen-Kuo Huang, Ching-Feng Hsieh, Jen-Huan Yu
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Publication number: 20120276783Abstract: A connector for connecting to a printed circuit board, including a connector body and a plurality of lead pins extending from the connector body and soldered onto the printed circuit board. The lead pins extend from a region including a bottom surface of the connector body and a side surface adjacent to the bottom surface, thereby overcoming the drawbacks as encountered in prior techniques including missing and poor soldering during SMT soldering process or the connector falling off from the soldering point in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Askey Computer CorporationInventors: Shao-Chun Chang, Ching-Feng Hsieh
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Patent number: 8299367Abstract: A notch positioning type soldering structure and a method for preventing a pin deviation can prevent a plurality of pins of an electronic component from being deviated when the pins are soldered onto a printed circuit board by a solder, and each of at least two solder pads includes at least one notch, and the solder pads are installed in an alignment direction on the printed circuit board, such that the notch positioning type soldering structure and the method for preventing a pin deviation can improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes and reduce the manufacturing cost.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.Inventors: Hsiang-Chih Ni, Ching-Feng Hsieh
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Publication number: 20120269068Abstract: A testing system for testing a network apparatus has a plurality of network ports. The system includes a signal generating device for providing a test packet to the network apparatus; a network apparatus connecting device for connecting to the network apparatus; a switching device for switching between a plurality of router lines; and a controlling device for controlling a test procedure, by controlling selection and cycling of the router lines to perform a test on the network ports one by one and allowing the network ports to return the test packet by the test packet return instruction. Accordingly, the network connection status of the network ports of the network apparatus is determined according to the test packet. The test system allows a test to be conducted on the network ports of the network apparatus quickly and at low costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP.Inventors: MING-HUNG CHOU, CHING-FENG HSIEH
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Publication number: 20120267363Abstract: An insulation box includes: a case body with a receiving space and an opening, and a door board for covering the opening; wherein the door board includes stacked inner and outer boards, and springs are disposed therebetween to provide buffering and tightening effects. When the opening is covered by the door board for a signal test, the inner board can be properly adjusted to completely seal up the opening of the insulation box, thereby preventing signals from being lost.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Askey Computer CorporationInventors: Chian-Jung CHEN, Ching-Feng HSIEH
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Publication number: 20120265469Abstract: A calibration method and device calibrate a signal to be calibrated and measured. The signal to be calibrated and measured is outputted by a linear measurement system in a test stage. The method includes inputting a default input signal to the linear measurement system to obtain a default measurement signal; determining a linear strength between the default measurement signal and the default input signal; obtaining a calibration formula according to linear retrogression to calibrate the signal to be calibrated and measured, thereby obtaining a calibrated value and effectuating precise linear measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP.Inventors: SHENG-HUEI YANG, CHING-FENG HSIEH
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Patent number: 8286816Abstract: A protective device is applicable to a casing provided with a first coupling portion and configured for use with an outdoor communication apparatus. The protective device includes a body and a shielding portion. The body is configured to shield the front of the casing and provided with a second coupling portion coupled to the first coupling portion. The shielding portion is laterally provided to the side of the body for shielding the casing sideways. Hence, the shielding portion of the protective device shields the casing from direct irradiation of sunlight, prevents the outdoor communication apparatus from being overheated, and protects the outdoor communication apparatus against rainwater and dirt. A casing configured for use with an outdoor communication apparatus and equipped with the protective device is further provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.Inventors: Yung-Chi Cheng, Ching-Feng Hsieh
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Publication number: 20120257861Abstract: An optical fiber communication device is applicable to positioning an optical fiber cable having a first optical fiber connector. The optical fiber communication device includes a main body and a positioning slot. The main body has a case and a second optical fiber connector for the first optical fiber connector to be inserted therein. The positioning slot is disposed continuously around the periphery of the case of the main body in an outwardly open manner, thereby providing a space for the optical fiber cable to be received therein, and positioning the optical fiber cable. The optical fiber communication device winds up the optical fiber cable around the main body through the positioning slot, without assembling/disassembling a coiling drum, thereby efficiently simplifying the process of positioning the optical fiber cable in the optical fiber communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: Askey Computer CorporationInventors: Ya-Chi Kang, Hsueh-Hui Chiu, Ching-Feng Hsieh
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Publication number: 20120253737Abstract: A status simulation testing method is for use in testing a portable device having at least one angular velocity sensor and includes positioning the portable device on an oblique plane; moving and flinging the portable device at an increasing velocity to enable the portable device to move at an acceleration and an angular velocity; generating a sensing value by the angular velocity sensor of the portable device; and determining whether a sensing operation of the angular velocity sensor of the portable device is functioning well according to the sensing value. Accordingly, the method not only simulates a usage status of the portable device, but also tests the sensor of the portable device quickly, consistently, and accurately. A status simulation testing system is further introduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP.Inventors: BING-CHENG OU, TZU-HAOMR SHENG, CHING-FENG HSIEH
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Publication number: 20120247176Abstract: A test auxiliary device for testing a portable data terminal having a plurality of sensors includes a base, a carrying unit, a driving unit, and a controlling unit. The carrying unit is disposed on the base and includes a carrying platform and a carrying base. The carrying platform and the carrying base form a first angle and a second angle with the base, respectively, and thereby together form a compound slope. The driving unit drives the carrying unit to move, allowing the carrying platform to move with acceleration and at an angular velocity. The controlling unit receives sensing values generated by the sensors, respectively. The test auxiliary device further includes a test matching unit for testing the sensors in operation. Accordingly, the test auxiliary device assists users in determining whether the sensors of the portable data terminal are functioning well.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: BING-CHENG OU, TZU-HAOMR SHENG, CHING-FENG HSIEH
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Publication number: 20120250829Abstract: A device for testing a function of a telephone exchange during a production process includes a sending-end module for sending a test criterion, a receiving-end module for receiving a test criterion, an input/output interface module connected to a telephone exchange, a call connection indicating unit, a signal switching unit, and a controlling unit for controlling a test procedure. The device not only tests whether a call can be connected and whether a call can be answered, but analyzes local electrical characteristics of the telephone exchange at the telephone exchange-end. With the device, signals treated by an analog-to-digital conversion process can display various voice information of a voice signal conveyed by the telephone exchange, such that a damaged portion of the telephone exchange can be assessed whenever a test fails, thereby cutting test costs and production costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: CHIEN-CHIH WU, CHING-FENG HSIEH