Patents by Inventor Chu Tsai

Chu Tsai 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: 8969868
    Abstract: A thin film transistor comprises a transparent substrate, a gate is disposed on the transparent substrate, a gate insulator is disposed on the gate and the transparent substrate, an active layer is disposed on the gate insulator, an electrode layer is electrically connected the active layer and the portion of the active layer is exposed, and an ultraviolet light absorbing layer is disposed on the electrode layer. By using the advantage of the ultraviolet light absorbing layer with the range of visible light transmittance and with the component protection, preventing the optical characteristics of the thin film transistor from the outside moisture is achieved, and by adjusting the parameters in the thin film deposition process to change its conductivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: National Chiao Tung University
    Inventors: Han-Ping D. Shieh, Po-Tsun Liu, Yun-Chu Tsai, Min-Yen Tsai, Li-Feng Teng
  • Publication number: 20150034411
    Abstract: A portable electronic device packing case includes a packing body and a volume amplifying assembly received in the packing body. The volume amplifying assembly includes a volume amplifying body. The volume amplifying body includes a top wall formed on one end of the volume amplifying body, a side wall connected to the top wall, and a supporting member for supporting a portable electronic device positioned in the volume amplifying body. The top wall defines a plurality of sound holes therein, and the supporting member has a bottom surface defining a plurality of sound transmitting holes. The top wall, the side wall, and the supporting member cooperatively define a sound chamber for sound emitted by the electronic device to resonate therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventors: CHIU-CHU HUANG, PING-CHU TSAI
  • Publication number: 20140361287
    Abstract: A thin film transistor comprises a transparent substrate, a gate is disposed on the transparent substrate, a gate insulator is disposed on the gate and the transparent substrate, an active layer is disposed on the gate insulator, an electrode layer is electrically connected the active layer and the portion of the active layer is exposed, and an ultraviolet light absorbing layer is disposed on the electrode layer. By using the advantage of the ultraviolet light absorbing layer with the range of visible light transmittance and with the component protection, preventing the optical characteristics of the thin film transistor from the outside moisture is achieved, and by adjusting the parameters in the thin film deposition process to change its conductivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: National Chiao Tung University
    Inventors: Han-Ping D. SHIEH, Po-Tsun LIU, Yun-Chu TSAI, Min-Yen TSAI, Li-Feng TENG
  • Publication number: 20140334677
    Abstract: A multi-computer vision recognition system for a level crossing obstacle is disclosed, comprising vision image systems, a position determination system, an obstacle determination resolution system and a power unit, where vision image systems which may operate all day long operate simultaneously, information of the single vision image systems is each computed by using the position determination system, and then the computed result is introduced to the obstacle determination resolution system for determination, whereby achieving an increased obstacle recognition result and a promoted obstacle recognition accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: China Engineering Consultants, Inc.
    Inventors: Tsai-Wen Kuo, Hsu Ju, Wei-Hua Chieng, Huey-Ming Tseng, Kung-Yu Liu, Hsin-Chu Tsai, Wan-Lee Fu, Ming-Hung Chien, Li-Keng Cheng, Chih-Hui Wen, Yu-Hsien Lin
  • Patent number: 8871327
    Abstract: A camouflage structure, capable of altering its appearance, comprises a camouflage graphic layer and a color-changing layer disposed on the camouflage graphic layer. Originally, the camouflage structure presents a first color state. After the color-changing layer changes the color by driving methods, the camouflage structure presents a second color state. For example, a transparent or semi-transparent color-changing layer able to reflect or emitting red light could be disposed on the woodland camouflage graphic layer, which allows for the overall appearance to change from the greenish woodland camouflage to the brownish desert camouflage. Alternatively, the camouflage structure could comprise a greenish camouflage graphic layer made of material with red-shift characteristics, which means the greenish camouflage graphic layer consists of different colors of chromic materials with reversible red-shift characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventor: Chen-Chu Tsai
  • Patent number: 8736800
    Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate, at least a first protrusion, a first electrode, a second substrate, at least a second protrusion, a second electrode and a display medium. The first protrusion is disposed on the first substrate. The first electrode is disposed on the first protrusion. The second substrate is disposed opposite to the first substrate. The second protrusion is disposed on the second substrate. The second electrode is disposed on the second protrusion, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are displaced in a horizontal direction so as to form a lateral electric field therebetween. The display medium is sandwiched between the first and the second substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Pei Chang, Ming-Huan Yang, Chen-Chu Tsai, Yan Li, Meizi Jiao, Shin-Tson Wu
  • Publication number: 20140138469
    Abstract: A fishing reel with interchangeable line-guiding system includes a body, a fishing reel, and an automated winding component. A lateral cover is fixed to the body. The body has therein the fishing reel. The fishing reel has therein a spindle. A toothed axle is disposed on the outer wall of the spindle inside the lateral cover, flanked by two first intermediate gears, and adapted to mesh with a big gear meshing with the two first intermediate gears. The automated winding component has a second intermediate gear fixed to the body. The second intermediate gear meshes with a line-guiding shaft gear. The line-guiding shaft gear is fixed to the end of a line-guiding shaft. The line-guiding shaft is disposed inside a line-protecting axle. A slider movable laterally is disposed on the outward wall of the line-guiding shaft to enable upward and downward casting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: Yao-Chu TSAI
  • Patent number: 8585812
    Abstract: A novel method for the removal and prevention of rust from corroded iron surfaces is disclosed. This is done by inducing reducing conditions at the interphase between the rusted surface and the attached aluminum surface. An iron coating provided by the reducing conditions surrounds the clean iron and creates a barrier against future rust. Our technology is an oxygen displacement technology which essentially removes rust from iron and iron based tools and structures. It is cost effective, non-invasive, environmentally friendly and can be mass produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Jackson State University
    Inventors: Hari Har Parshad Cohly, Rajendram V. Rajnarayanan, Bharat Subodh Agrawal, Hui Chu Tsai
  • Patent number: 8516930
    Abstract: A fastener-driving sleeve assembly is driven by a driving tool to rotate a fastener, and includes a connecting sleeve and a reinforcing ring. The connecting sleeve has a tool-connecting portion and a fastener-connecting portion. The tool-connecting portion has a head-receiving hole engaging fittingly a driving head of the driving tool. The fastener-connecting portion has a fastener-receiving hole engaging fittingly the fastener. The reinforcing ring is sleeved fixedly on the fastener-connecting portion of the connecting sleeve. The reinforcing ring and the connecting sleeve have complementary interengaging surfaces. Preferably, the connecting sleeve and the reinforcing ring are made of two different metal materials, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Jen-Chu Tsai
  • Publication number: 20120327350
    Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate, at least a first protrusion, a first electrode, a second substrate, at least a second protrusion, a second electrode and a display medium. The first protrusion is disposed on the first substrate. The first electrode is disposed on the first protrusion. The second substrate is disposed opposite to the first substrate. The second protrusion is disposed on the second substrate. The second electrode is disposed on the second protrusion, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are displaced in a horizontal direction so as to form a lateral electric field therebetween. The display medium is sandwiched between the first and the second substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yu-Pei Chang, Ming-Huan Yang, Chen-Chu Tsai, Yan Li, Meizi Jiao, Shin-Tson Wu
  • Publication number: 20120318660
    Abstract: We disclose herein a viable, cost efficient method for the instantaneous production of hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas production is increased by utilizing solar and lunar energy. The hydrogen gas is generated spontaneously by the reaction of sodium hydroxide and aluminum as corrosion occurs, forming a layer of aluminum oxide upon the aluminum. This aluminum oxide layer prevents further reaction of sodium hydroxide and aluminum, and thus no more hydrogen gas is produced. Production of aluminum oxide can be bypassed by adding acetic acid or sodium acetate to the reaction. In this reaction the products are aluminum hydroxide and hydrogen gas. Thus, we disclose herein a method that prevents of the formation of aluminum oxide by the use of sodium acetate or acetic acid, the use of iron as a catalyst, and the enhancement of the reaction using natural light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: HARI HAR PARSHAD COHLY, RAJENDRAM V. RAJNARAYANAN, BHARAT SUBODH AGRAWAL, HUI CHU TSAI
  • Publication number: 20120320312
    Abstract: An extendable display device including an extendable substrate, and microcapsule display film. The microcapsule display film is located on the extendable substrate. The microcapsule display film includes a microcapsule display material and a plasticizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ming-Huan Yang, Wen-Chun Chen, Chen-Chu Tsai
  • Publication number: 20120318167
    Abstract: A novel method for the removal and prevention of rust from corroded iron surfaces is disclosed. This is done by inducing reducing conditions at the interphase between the rusted surface and the attached aluminum surface. An iron coating provided by the reducing conditions surrounds the clean iron and creates a barrier against future rust. Our technology is an oxygen displacement technology which essentially removes rust from iron and iron based tools and structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hari Har Parshad Cohly, Rajendram V. Rajnarayanan, Bharat Subodh Agrawal, Hui Chu Tsai
  • Publication number: 20120206538
    Abstract: A supply system capable of providing a working fluid is provided. The supply system includes an access device, a first energizer, a second energizer, a third energizer and an output device. The access device utilized to access the working fluid includes a connecting port. The first energizer provides a first energy to energize the working fluid, thereby expelling the bubbles from the working fluid. The second energizer provides a second energy to energize the working fluid received in the access device, thereby expelling the working fluid through the connecting port of the access device. The output device is connected to the access device, thereby receiving and outputting the working fluid. The third energizer provides a third energy to heat the working fluid passing through the access device and the output device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Cheng-Yi WANG, Wan-Wen CHIU, Kuo-Hua WU, Chen-Chu TSAI, Chao-Kai CHENG
  • Publication number: 20120148797
    Abstract: A camouflage structure, capable of altering its appearance, comprises a camouflage graphic layer and a color-changing layer disposed on the camouflage graphic layer. Originally, the camouflage structure presents a first color state. After the color-changing layer changes the color by driving methods, the camouflage structure presents a second color state. For example, a transparent or semi-transparent color-changing layer able to reflect or emitting red light could be disposed on the woodland camouflage graphic layer, which allows for the overall appearance to change from the greenish woodland camouflage to the brownish desert camouflage. Alternatively, the camouflage structure could comprise a greenish camouflage graphic layer made of material with red-shift characteristics, which means the greenish camouflage graphic layer consists of different colors of chromic materials with reversible red-shift characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Chen-Chu TSAI
  • Patent number: 8192103
    Abstract: An easily assembled swivel mount device includes a housing having a peripheral shoulder abutment and a peripheral ramp which extends toward the shoulder abutment and which terminates at a peripheral blocking protrusion, a swivel member swivelably mounted on the housing by means of a shaft, and a sleeve member having a leading abutment edge which is brought to abut against the shoulder abutment, and an inner peripheral guideway which extends away from the leading abutment edge and which terminates at a peripheral blocked ledge such that the blocked ledge can be retained behind the blocking protrusion after slipping over the peripheral ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Jen-Chu Tsai
  • Patent number: 8172387
    Abstract: A supply system capable of providing a working fluid is provided. The supply system includes an access device, a first energizer, a second energizer, a third energizer and an output device. The access device utilized to access the working fluid includes a connecting port. The first energizer provides a first energy to energize the working fluid, thereby expelling the bubbles from the working fluid. The second energizer provides a second energy to energize the working fluid received in the access device, thereby expelling the working fluid through the connecting port of the access device. The output device is connected to the access device, thereby receiving and outputting the working fluid. The third energizer provides a third energy to heat the working fluid passing through the access device and the output device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Cheng-Yi Wang, Wan-Wen Chiu, Kuo-Hua Wu, Chen-Chu Tsai, Chao-Kai Cheng
  • Publication number: 20120110365
    Abstract: A method for locking the frequency of a USB device includes the following steps. Receive a USB data signal and generate multiple reference clock signals. Compare the frequency of the reference clock signals with a bit rate of the USB data signal to generate a control signal. Adjust the operating frequency of an output clock of the USB device according to the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Wen-Ger WONG, Kun-Chu Tsai
  • Patent number: 8116706
    Abstract: To calibrate a bandpass filter, a received signal strength corresponding to a received communication channel is determined. A variable element of the bandpass filter is adjusted based on the received signal strength of the received communication channel to calibrate the bandpass filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventors: Patrick Clement, King Chu Tsai, Heinz Maeder
  • Patent number: 8020678
    Abstract: A traveling case has a container and a foot stand assembly. The container has a top, a bottom, a rear, a handle, multiple wheels and a foot stand recess. The handle is mounted on the top of the container. The wheels are pivotally mounted on the bottom of the container. The foot stand recess is mounted on the rear of the container. The foot stand assembly is mounted on the rear of the container and has a foot stand and a telescopic strut. Therefore, when the traveling case is loaded, a carrier is not required to stabilize the traveling case in order to avoid the traveling case toppling. Therefore, the traveling case is convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventors: Ming-Chu Tsai, Chun-Te Chen