Patents by Inventor Chou

Chou 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: 20230213351
    Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic system for visual guidance and navigation using real-time visual anchor point detection, which includes an edge device, a cloud device, and a landmark database; the system of the present invention provides users with navigation directions via visual landmarks. A candidate visual landmark image is selected from the database; the system of the present invention can calculate the time of day, the current weather condition, the current season, etc. In addition, the system of the present invention can use the camera on the dashboard of the vehicle, the camera in the smartphone, or other cameras to collect real-time images; the system of the present invention can also provide feedback on the visibility or salience of landmarks to improve the visual landmark images obtained by subsequent users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Yi Yen WANG, Chia Chin HO, Chung Sheng LAI, Chun Ting CHOU, Te Chuan CHIU, Ai Chun PANG, Ling Yuan CHEN, Ruei Kai CHENG, Chih En HUANG, Ren Jie PAN
  • Publication number: 20230213596
    Abstract: A connector detecting device for a connector includes a test vehicle, including a plurality of detecting points, to assemble with the connector; and a function module, formed an electrical connection with the test vehicle, configured to determine a conduction status between the connector and the test vehicle according to a loop of the plurality of detecting points and the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chen-Chou Tsai, Chiao-Pin Wang, Guang-Zong Li, Chung-Yu Lai, I-Hsiu Tseng
  • Publication number: 20230211857
    Abstract: The present invention provides a floater structure. The floater structure is used for bearing the tower of wind turbines, especially for the offshore wind turbines. The floater structure is constructed via a main column, two off columns and a pontoon. The off column is connected to any other main column and the off column via a horizontal bracing, and the pontoon is connected to the main column and the two off columns. The shape of the pontoon is triangle, and three corners of the triangle are round corners, polygon corners, or the combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: KAI-TUNG MA, I-JEN HSU, MAO-HSIUNG CHIANG, YUN-TZU HUANG, SHEAN-KWANG CHOU
  • Publication number: 20230216307
    Abstract: A power supply includes fuel cell, secondary battery, power converter, current detecting unit and control unit. The power converter couples the fuel cell with the secondary battery, and is adapted to convert current outputted by the fuel cell into output current. The current detecting unit couples the power converter with the secondary battery and adapted to detect charging current of the output current transferred to the secondary battery. The control unit couples the current detecting unit with the power converter and is adapted to: when the charging current is greater than a charging current upper-limit-setting value of the secondary battery, a down-adjustment signal is outputted to the power converter to reduce the output current; and when the charging current is less than the charging current upper-limit-setting value, an up-adjustment signal is outputted to the power converter to increase the output current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chien-Chi CHIU, Yuh-Fwu CHOU, Yin-Wen TSAI, Chih-Wei HSU, Ku-Yen KANG
  • Publication number: 20230212455
    Abstract: A photoelectric conversion compound is provided. The photoelectric conversion compound has a structure represented by formula (I): wherein D represents an inorganic luminescent group; each of R1, R2, and R3 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group; R4 represents a single bond or a C1-6 alkylene group; m represents an integer of 1-10; k represents an integer of 1-1,000; and n represents an integer of 1-10,000.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Min-Tsung KUAN, Wen-Hsien WANG, Yi-Chang DU, Szu-Lin WANG, Wen-Hsien CHOU, Hsin-Hsin HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20230211053
    Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable iron alloy-containing compositions for use in preparing medical devices. In addition, biodegradable crystalline and amorphous compositions of the invention exhibit properties that make them suitable for use as medical devices for implantation into a body of a patient. The compositions include elemental iron and one or more elements selected from manganese, magnesium, zirconium, zinc and calcium. The compositions can be prepared using a high energy milling technique. The resulting compositions and the devices formed therefrom are useful in various surgical procedures, such as but not limited to orthopedic, craniofacial and cardiovascular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
    Inventors: PRASHANT N. KUMTA, SUNG JAE CHUNG, PARTHA SAHA, OLEG VELIKOKHATNYI, MONI KANCHAN DATTA, DAE HO HONG, DA-TREN CHOU
  • Publication number: 20230213697
    Abstract: A backlight module includes a light guide plate, a light source, multiple first optical microstructures, and multiple second optical microstructures. The first optical microstructures and the second optical microstructures are disposed on the bottom surface of the light guide plate. Each of the first optical microstructures has a first light receiving surface facing the light source. Each of the second optical microstructures has a second light receiving surface facing the light source. A first angle is included between the first light receiving surface and the bottom surface. A second angle is included between the second light receiving surface and the bottom surface. The second angle is different from the first angle. A display apparatus adopting the backlight module is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Tzeng-Ke Shiau, Hsuan Chou, Hung-Li Pan, Yi-Cheng Lin, Chia-Liang Kang, Shih-Wei Liu, Wei-Chun Yang, Cheng-Yi Tseng
  • Publication number: 20230217583
    Abstract: A circuit board has an edge connector with signal traces. The signal traces are formed on a dielectric layer of the circuit board. A reference trace is formed within the dielectric layer or on another surface of the dielectric layer. Parameters of the reference trace are adjusted to set an impedance of a single-ended signal trace or a differential impedance of two adjacent signal traces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Manhtien V. PHAN, Mau-Lin CHOU, Chih-Hao LEE
  • Publication number: 20230217600
    Abstract: A testing substrate includes a first build-up structure and a ceramic substrate. The ceramic substrate is arranged on the first build-up structure. The first bonding interface between the first build-up structure and the ceramic substrate includes a dielectric-to-dielectric bonding interface and a metal-to-metal bonding interface. A manufacturing method of a testing substrate and a probe card are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: HERMES TESTING SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Chiao-Pei Chen, Chun-Hsiung Chou
  • Publication number: 20230215168
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a tracking performance display method and a host. The method includes: visual content is provided in a see-through mode, and the visual content corresponds to a real-world scene; tracking performance associated with the real-world scene is evaluated; and a tracking performance indicator corresponding to the tracking performance is displayed in the visual content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Nien Hsin Chou, Wen Ting Lo
  • Publication number: 20230215021
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a tracking performance evaluation method and a host. The method includes: establishing a virtual environment; obtaining a tracking result of a virtual tracking device executing a tracking function in the virtual environment; and providing a tracking performance evaluation result for the virtual environment based on the tracking result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Nien Hsin Chou, Wen Ting Lo
  • Publication number: 20230213701
    Abstract: An optical device is provided. The optical device includes a fiber array and an optical assembly. The fiber array includes a common channel and a plurality of divided. channels arranged in parallel in a first direction and extending along a second direction, and the fiber array has a first surface from a top view perspective. The optical assembly is coupled to the first surface of the fiber array. The first surface and the common channel of the fiber array form an angle less than 90 degrees from the top view perspective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: JUNG-TSUNG CHOU, CHIH-YANG LIAO, YUAN-HUNG CHUANG, HUNG-KUANG HSU
  • Publication number: 20230213335
    Abstract: A multifunctional ranging telescope includes a main body, a wind direction and wind speed sensing device, a display device and a power source. The wind direction and wind speed sensing device is movably connected to the main body and includes a sensing element. When the wind direction and wind speed sensing device moves to a sensing position, the sensing element is located outside the main body. The display device is located on a surface of the main body and electrically connected to the wind direction and wind speed sensing device to display a wind direction and wind speed information. The power source is configured to supply power to the wind direction and wind speed sensing device and the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Shenzhen Mileseey Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiefeng HUANG, Jingzhuo HUANG, Huiyuan JIAN, Jianjie YANG, Zhi CHOU
  • Publication number: 20230212148
    Abstract: Background: HIV capsid (CA) is an emerging target for antiretroviral treatment PF-3450074 (P74) is a small-molecule CA binder that has been proposed to inhibit reverse transcription (RT) by accelerating HIV core uncoating. PF74 antiviral potency can depend on cyclophilin A (CypA) binding to CA in some cells and it shares a CA binding site with the host nuclear transport factor CPSF6, which restrict HIV infection when mislocalized to the cell cytoplasm. Here we further interrogate the mechanism of action (MOA) for PF74 in human T cells and clarify its potential dependence on CypA and CPSF6. Methodology: HIV reporter viruses were produced in HEK293T cells and used to infect MT2 cells and primary CD4+ T cells to determine the antiviral effect of PF74. Compound exposure was controlled by staggered addition and cell washing at various times post-infection. DNA products of infection were analyzed by qPCR. CypA and CPSF6 levels were varied in MT2 cells by overexpression and shRNA knockdown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Gediminas J. Brizgys, Chienhung Chou, Hang Chu, Julie Farand, Michael Graupe, Tezcan Guney, Darryl Kato, Jiayao Li, John O. Link, James B.C. Mack, Dong Min Mun, Scott D. Schroeder, William J. Watkins, Qiaoyin Wu, Jennifer R. Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230211473
    Abstract: A carrying device is provided. The carrying device includes a stand, an upper clamp connected to the stand, a lower clamp assembled to the stand, a manipulation mechanism assembled to the stand and interlinked with the lower clamp, and a supporting column assembled to the lower clamp. The manipulation mechanism can drive the lower clamp to move relative to the upper clamp, and the upper clamp and the lower clamp jointly define a receiving space therebetween. The supporting column is movable relative to the lower clamp, so that the carrying device can be adjusted in a first clamping mode or a second clamping mode. When the carrying device is in the first clamping mode, the supporting column is located in the receiving space and faces toward the upper clamp, so that the supporting column and the upper clamp can jointly clamp a plate part of a first structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Kai-Hsiang CHOU, Jen-Yung CHANG, Bau-Yi HUANG, Feng-Ming CHANG
  • Publication number: 20230215804
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device includes electrically connecting a component to a first side of a first fuse, wherein the first fuse is a first distance from the component. The method further includes electrically connecting the component to a first side of a second fuse, wherein the second fuse is a second distance from the component, and the second distance is different than the first distance. The method further includes electrically connecting a second side of the second fuse to a dummy vertical interconnect segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Meng-Sheng CHANG, Shao-Yu CHOU, Po-Hsiang HUANG, An-Jiao FU, Chih-Hao CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230213555
    Abstract: A testing substrate includes a substrate and a first build-up structure. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The substrate includes a first conductive pattern. The first conductive pattern includes a plurality of conductive connectors, and each conductive connector penetrates the substrate from the first surface to the second surface of the substrate. The first build-up structure is arranged on the first surface. The first build-up structure has a second conductive pattern. The first conductive pattern is electrically connected to the second conductive pattern, and the size of the first conductive pattern is larger than or equal to the size of the second conductive pattern. A manufacturing method of the testing substrate and a probe card are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: HERMES TESTING SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Yuan Hsu, Chun-Hsiung Chou
  • Publication number: 20230214492
    Abstract: A computer system for failing a secure boot in a case tampering event comprises a microcontroller unit (MCU); a trusted platform module (TPM), for generating random bytes for a secure boot of the computer system; a bootloader, for storing information comprising the random bytes in the MCU and at least one hardware of the computer system and performing the secure boot, wherein the TPM is comprised in the bootloader; an operating system (OS), for performing the secure boot; and at least one sensor, coupled to the MCU, for detecting a case tampering event, and transmitting a signal for triggering a deletion of the random bytes, if the case tampering event happens. The MCU performs the operation of deleting the random bytes stored in the MCU and the at least one hardware according to a power supply, in response to the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Moxa Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Te Chou, Tsung-Yi Lin, YOONG TAK TAN, Hsin-Ju Wu, Jian-Yu Liao, Che-Yu Huang, Tsung-Li Fang, Kuo-Chen Wu, Chih-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 11694973
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device and a manufacturing method, and more particularly to a semiconductor interposer device. The semiconductor interposer device includes a substrate and a first metallization layer formed on the substrate. A first dielectric layer is formed on the first metallization layer and a second metallization layer is formed on the substrate. A first conducting line is formed in the first metallization layer and second and third conducting lines are formed in the second metallization layer. A metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor is formed in the first dielectric layer and over the first conducting line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hui Yu Lee, Chin-Chou Liu, Cheng-Hung Yeh, Fong-Yuan Chang, Po-Hsiang Huang, Yi-Kan Cheng, Ka Fai Chang
  • Patent number: 11694865
    Abstract: A tilt ball switch has a chamber space, and includes a first terminal, a second terminal including two outer terminal members and an inner terminal member, and a conductive ball movably disposed in the chamber space and convertible between a conducting state, in which the conductive ball is in contact with the first terminal and the inner terminal member so that the first terminal is conductively connected to the outer terminal members, and a non-conducting state, in which the conductive ball is prevented from being in contact with one of the first terminal and the inner terminal member so that the first terminal is prevented from being conductively connected to the outer terminal members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventor: Tien-Ming Chou