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: 20240130013
    Abstract: A bi-level dimming LED power supply equipment adjusts the brightness of a plurality of LED lights according to whether an external detection switch is triggered turned on. The LED power supply equipment includes a plurality of LED power supplies, and the LED power supplies respectively include an input end and an output end. The input end receives an input voltage, and the output end includes a bus positive end, a bus negative end and a dimming end. The dimming end is commonly coupled to a first end of the external detection switch, and one of the bus positive end or the bus negative end is commonly coupled to a second end of the external detection switch and one end of the LED lights, and the other one of the bus positive end or the bus negative end is respectively coupled to the other ends of the LED lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ching-Ho CHOU, Yung-Chuan LU
  • Publication number: 20240130014
    Abstract: A LED power supply with bi-level dimming receives an input voltage to supply power to an LED lamp, and adjusts the brightness of the LED lamp according to whether an external detection switch is triggered to be turned on. The LED power supply includes a conversion circuit, a switch, and an oscillation circuit. The conversion circuit converts the input voltage into an output voltage, and provides the output voltage to supply power to the LED lamp so as to control the LED lamp to provide a first brightness. The oscillation circuit provides a dimming signal with a fixed frequency and a duty cycle to the switch when the external detection switch is turned on so as to turn on and turn off the switch. The switch correspondingly adjusts the output voltage according to the dimming signal to control the LED lamp to provide a second brightness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ching-Ho CHOU, Yung-Chuan LU
  • Publication number: 20240122541
    Abstract: A multi-module wearable device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a system, including: a first wearable instrument; a second wearable instrument including a biometric sensor; an electrical connection between the first wearable instrument and the second wearable instrument; and a strap, sized and dimensioned to be disposed about a wrist. The electrical connection may be capable of connecting the first wearable instrument to the second wearable instrument when the second wearable instrument is at a first position on the strap relative to the first wearable instrument, and of connecting the first wearable instrument to the second wearable instrument when the second wearable instrument is at a second position on the strap relative to the first wearable instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Kate LeeAnn BECHTEL, Chia-Te CHOU, Cody DUNN, Armando MARTINEZ, David McCANN, James McMILLAN, David Arlo NELSON, Andrew George RICKMAN, Justin BECHSTEIN, Matt SELNICK, John TYRRELL, Jason ZERWECK
  • Publication number: 20240122551
    Abstract: A wearable device utilizing flexible electronics is disclosed. The wearable device may comprise a flexible matrix material and may include sensors for measuring biometric measurements of an individual, an accelerometer for measuring an acceleration of a body part to which the wearable device is attached, a wireless transmitter, a flexible power source, and a microcontroller. During an activity, the microcontroller may receive signals from the sensors including the biometric measurements, and signals from the accelerometer including acceleration and force measurements associated with the individual. The microcontroller may convert the signals into digital signals and transmit the signals to a computing device for analysis. The computing device may analyze the digital signals to determine a performance metric for the individual. The performance metric may be compared to baseline data for the individual to determine a fatigue level, injury risk, or an adjustment to be made by the individual during the activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ricky ALPHONSE, Kelsey MELROSE, Catherine CHOU, Noah SCHIMMEL, Ramamurthy SIRIPURAM, Anthony TRAN, Britny FARAHDEL, Dalton SMITH, Danice WANG, Kunal MEHAN, Theodore VIRTUE
  • Publication number: 20240129821
    Abstract: A method for switching routing in a low-earth-orbit satellite network, being adapted to a user terminal (UT), includes the following. Routing information is generated by the UT. The routing information is installed into a first routing table of a first satellite. The routing information is installed into a second routing table of a second satellite by the UT. The routing information of the first routing table is updated to relay information by the UT. The relay information corresponds to the second satellite. Handover from the first satellite to the second satellite is performed by the UT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: An-Dee Lin, Hua-Lung Tsai, Ching-Chun Chou
  • Publication number: 20240128324
    Abstract: A field effect transistor includes a substrate having a transistor forming region thereon; an insulating layer on the substrate; a first graphene layer on the insulating layer within the transistor forming region; an etch stop layer on the first graphene layer within the transistor forming region; a first inter-layer dielectric layer on the etch stop layer; a gate trench recessed into the first inter-layer dielectric layer and the etch stop layer within the transistor forming region; a second graphene layer on interior surface of the gate trench; a gate dielectric layer on the second graphene layer and on the first inter-layer dielectric layer; and a gate electrode on the gate dielectric layer within the gate trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kuo-Chih Lai, Shih-Min Chou, Nien-Ting Ho, Wei-Ming Hsiao, Li-Han Chen, Szu-Yao Yu, Chung-Yi Chiu
  • Patent number: 11960140
    Abstract: An imaging lens assembly module has an optical axis, and includes an optical element set, a light blocking element assembling surface, and a light absorbing layer. The optical element set includes an optical lens element and a light blocking sheet. The optical lens element is a plastic lens element, and includes an optical effective portion and an outer peripheral portion. The light blocking sheet is disposed on the outer peripheral portion, and spaced apart from the outer peripheral portion. The light blocking sheet includes an object-side surface, an image-side surface and an inner opening surface. The inner opening surface surrounds a through hole of the light blocking sheet. The light blocking sheet is disposed on the light blocking element assembling surface. The light absorbing layer is disposed on the image-side surface and for fixing the light blocking sheet on the light blocking element assembling surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: LARGAN PRECISION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jyun-Jia Cheng, Ming-Ta Chou, Ming-Shun Chang
  • Patent number: 11962015
    Abstract: Provided are an electrolytic copper foil, an electrode and a lithium-ion cell comprising the same. The electrolytic copper foil has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. An absolute difference of the FWHM of the characteristic peaks of (111) planes of the first surface and the second surface analyzed by GIXRD is less than 0.14, the first and the second surfaces each have a nanoindentation hardness of 0.3 GPa to 3.0 GPa, and the yield strength of the electrolytic copper foil is more than 230 MPa. By controlling the absolute difference of the FWHM of the characteristic peaks of (111) plane of these two surfaces, the nanoindentation hardness of these two surfaces and the yield strength, the electrolytic copper foil can have improved tolerance to the repeated charging and discharging and reduced warpage, thereby improving the yield rate and value of the lithium-ion cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: CHANG CHUN PETROCHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ting-Mu Chuang, Sung-Shiuan Lin, Yao-Sheng Lai, Jui-Chang Chou
  • Patent number: 11959077
    Abstract: The invention relates to control compositions for sequencing and for chemical analyses, such as analytical chemistry analyses. More particularly, the invention relates to control compositions for sequencing and for chemical analyses having at least one barcode sequence fragment and at least one universal sequence fragment, and to methods of their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Rachel R. Spurbeck, Richard Mon Che Chou, Anthony D. Duong
  • Patent number: 11958903
    Abstract: The present application provides anti-LAG-3 constructs comprising a single-domain antibody (sdAb) that specifically recognizes LAG-3. Also provided are methods of making and using these constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Nanjing Legend Biotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wang Zhang, Shuai Yang, Shu Wu, Chuan-Chu Chou
  • Patent number: 11963041
    Abstract: Various embodiments generally may relate to Load Balancing Optimization (LBO) and Mobility Robustness Optimization (MRO). Some embodiments of this disclosure are directed to the following 5G SON solutions: use cases and requirements for the management of distributed LBO and centralized LBO; procedures for the management of distributed LBO and centralized LBO; and management services and information needed to support the management of distributed LBO and centralized LBO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Joey Chou, Yizhi Yao
  • Patent number: 11962014
    Abstract: Electrodeposited copper foils having adequate puncture strength to withstand both pressure application during consolidation with negative electrode active materials during manufacture, as well as expansion/contraction during repeated charge/discharging cycles when used in a rechargeable secondary battery are described. These copper foils find specific utility as current collectors in rechargeable secondary batteries, particularly in lithium secondary battery with high capacity. Methods of making the copper foils, methods of producing negative electrode for use in lithium secondary battery and lithium secondary battery of high capacity are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: CHANG CHUN PETROCHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huei-Fang Huang, Kuei-Sen Cheng, Yao-Sheng Lai, Jui-Chang Chou
  • Patent number: 11963117
    Abstract: A method performed by a wireless communication device includes determining whether to transmit a first Sidelink Synchronization Signal (SLSS) according to a priority parameter when an occasion of the first SLSS collides with a Physical Sidelink Feedback Channel (PSFCH) that carries Sidelink Feedback Control Information (SFCI). The priority parameter is associated with a Physical Sidelink Shared Channel (PSSCH) that corresponds to the PSFCH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Hannibal IP LLC
    Inventors: Yu-Hsin Cheng, Tsung-Hua Tsai, Chie-Ming Chou, Yung-lan Tseng
  • Patent number: 11959941
    Abstract: A probe card includes a flexible inorganic material layer, a metal micro structure, and a circuit board. The flexible inorganic material layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The metal micro structure is disposed on the first surface. The circuit board is disposed on the second surface, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the metal micro structure. The test signal is adapted to be conducted to the circuit board through the flexible inorganic material layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Min-Chieh Chou, Meng-Chi Huang, Tune-Hune Kao, Yue-Zhen Huang
  • Patent number: 11958364
    Abstract: A torque security system for a vehicle is provided. The system receives a signal from a sensor coupled to a motor shaft of an electric motor and determines an acceleration of the electric motor, based on the signal from the sensor that indicates an amount of rotation of the motor shaft. The system determines an internal torque between the motor shaft and an input gear coupled to the motor shaft, based on the acceleration of the electric motor and an inertia of the electric motor and a gearbox. The powertrain of the vehicle comprises the gearbox and the electric motor, and the input gear couples the electric motor to the gearbox. The system determines whether the internal torque exceeds a threshold torque, and in response to determining that the internal torque exceeds the threshold torque, the system reduces power output to the electric motor. The system also diagnoses the health of the gearbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Kang Wang, Younes Sangsefidi, Chia-Chou Yeh, Brian Harries
  • Patent number: 11960141
    Abstract: Provided is a lens assembly driving module including a photographing lens assembly, a first driving mechanism and a second driving mechanism. The photographing lens assembly includes N lens elements and has an optical axis passing through the N lens elements. The first driving mechanism drives at least N/2 said lens elements to move along the optical axis of the photographing lens assembly. The second driving mechanism enables a relative distance along the optical axis of two adjacent ones of the N lens elements to vary. Therefore, any specific one of the lens elements is capable of being driven to optimize optical imaging resolution of various fields of view independently within a real shot at different object distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: LARGAN DIGITAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Heng-Yi Su, Hao-Jan Chen, Ming-Ta Chou, Te-Sheng Tseng
  • Patent number: 11959101
    Abstract: A cell activation reactor and a cell activation method are provided. The cell activation reactor includes a body, a rotating part, an upper cover, a microporous film, and multiple baffles. The body has an accommodating space, which is suitable for accommodating multiple cells and multiple magnetic beads. The rotating part is disposed in the accommodating space and includes multiple impellers. The microporous film is disposed in the accommodating space and covers multiple holes of the accommodating space. The baffles are disposed in the body. When the rotating part is driven to rotate, the interaction between the baffles and the impellers separates the cells and the magnetic beads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ting-Hsuan Chen, Kuo-Hsing Wen, Ya-Hui Chiu, Nien-Tzu Chou, Ching-Fang Lu, Cheng-Tai Chen, Ting-Shuo Chen, Pei-Shin Jiang
  • Patent number: D1023247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: BOTRISTA TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jia-Hui Chen, Wu-Chou Kuo
  • Patent number: D1023248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: BOTRISTA TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jia-Hui Chen, Wu-Chou Kuo
  • Patent number: D1023249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: BOTRISTA TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jia-Hui Chen, Wu-Chou Kuo