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).

  • Publication number: 20130018616
    Abstract: A frequency counter obtains a cycle number of a clock of a target signal by a reference signal and a clock mask synchronous with the target signal, calculates a frequency of the target signal based on the cycle number, corrects the frequency according to a plurality of phase shift signals generated based on the reference signal, and minimizes an error of the calculated frequency by increasing the quantity of the phase shift signals, so as to enhance the accuracy of the calculated frequency of the target signal, speed up measurement, and reduce required circuit areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: MING-HUNG CHOU, NAI-JIAN WANG, CHING-FENG HSIEH
  • Patent number: 8353605
    Abstract: A wireless network apparatus capable of illumination includes a casing, a motherboard, a prompting unit, and a light emitting unit. The casing has a light permeable portion. The motherboard is disposed in the casing for serving a networking function. The prompting unit is disposed at the motherboard and electrically connected thereto for generating a prompting signal in accordance with a status of the networking function being performed by the motherboard. The light emitting unit is disposed on the motherboard or in the casing and corresponds in position to the light permeable portion. The light emitting unit is powered by the motherboard and configured to emit light passing through the light permeable portion, thereby serving a lighting function. Accordingly, the wireless network apparatus provides home illumination, increases the value-added, and boosts consumers' willingness to buy and install the wireless network apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Chih-Hua Huang, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8351189
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a body, a casing, and a resilient element. The casing accommodates the body such that the body can slide within the casing. The casing has an opening through which an electrical connection unit connected to the body protracts out of, or retracts into, the casing. The resilient element has an end connected to the casing and another end abutting against the body. The resilient element exerts a resilient restoring force upon the body in response to the sliding of the body. The casing has a stop structure configured to operate in conjunction with an engagement structure of the body and thereby limit the range of the sliding of the body. The engagement structure can be disengaged from the stop structure to separate the body from the casing. Accordingly, the portable electronic device has multiple uses, namely quick maintenance, easy assembly, body protection, and automatic accommodation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Jui-Ching Yang, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20130002436
    Abstract: A system and a method for managing solder paste are disclosed. The storage information of solder paste cans stored in a storage room is established, production information is accessed from a production managing system for analyzing an amount of solder paste cans in need, the solder paste cans to be used are inquired and obtained from the storage room, and the solder paste cans are delivered to the warm up room for warm up treatment. The solder paste is thus systematically managed, such that the efficacy of management is improved and labor cost is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicants: Askey Computer Corporation, Askey Technology (Jiangsu) Ltd.
    Inventors: Shao-Chun CHANG, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20130004266
    Abstract: A device for managing solder paste includes a storage room, a warm up room, a preparing room and a central control device, wherein the storage room, the warm up room and the preparing room respectively have a transportation unit for delivering a solder paste can. There are reading devices disposed respectively at an inlet/outlet of the above rooms for reading information of the solder paste can when the solder paste can passes thereby, and the central control device updates storage information for the solder paste cans. The central control device may access production information of a production line from a production managing system, and thus analyze the mold number and amount of solder paste cans, receive the solder paste cans based on a first-in, first-out manner, and deliver the solder paste cans to the warm up room for the warm up treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicants: Askey Computer Corporation, Askey Technology (Jiangsu) Ltd.
    Inventors: Shao-Chun Chang, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8322227
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Xin Shen, Wenxiang Ou, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8325476
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Chih-Hua Huang, Ching-Hui Chang, Ko-Hsien Lee, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20120291265
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Askey Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Chian-Jung CHEN, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20120291266
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Askey Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Chian-Jung CHEN, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20120294341
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: HSIANG-SHENG WEN, CHING-FENG HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20120287578
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: HONG-CHUN HUANG, TA-FEI CHEN, CHING-FENG HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20120286815
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Askey Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Chian-Jung CHEN, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8306540
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Ching-Feng Hsieh, Weilin Wu
  • Patent number: 8307311
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Ting-Lin Chang, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8307126
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Chang Hsu, Chen-Kuo Huang, Ching-Feng Hsieh, Jen-Huan Yu
  • Publication number: 20120276783
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Askey Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Shao-Chun Chang, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8299367
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Hsiang-Chih Ni, Ching-Feng Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20120269068
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP.
    Inventors: MING-HUNG CHOU, CHING-FENG HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20120267363
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Askey Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Chian-Jung CHEN, Ching-Feng HSIEH
  • Patent number: D672734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignees: Askey Technology (Jiangsu) Ltd., Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Chih-Yung Chou, Jung-Jen Hsu, Ching-Feng Hsieh