Patents by Inventor Chuan Liang

Chuan Liang 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).

  • PRODUCT LINE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120137509
    Abstract: A product line assembly includes a plurality of containers detachably connected. Each of the plurality of containers includes a case and equipment received in the case. Each container is configured for performing an individual working procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND FIRE MONITORING METHOD USING THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120125645
    Abstract: An electronic device performs a fire monitoring method in where the electronic device controls a mobile platform to move along a predetermined path, to capture the temperature distribution of an area to be monitored by an infrared capturing device, and detect a consistency of a flammable chemical substance with a smoke detector. The electronic device determines whether the area meets fire conditions by detecting whether the temperature distribution complies with a predetermined temperature distribution, or by detecting whether the consistency is greater than a predefined value. If the area meets the fire conditions, the electronic device determines a fire position, selects one fire extinguisher from the mobile platform to extinguish the fire position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE IMPROVEMENT WITH A FLOATING SUBSTRATE
    Publication number: 20120126334
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device that includes a substrate having a resistor element region and a transistor region, a floating substrate in the resistor element region of the substrate, an epitaxial layer disposed over the floating substrate, and an active region defined in the epitaxial layer, the active region surrounded by isolation structures. The device further includes a resistor block disposed over an isolation structure, and a dielectric layer disposed over the resistor block, the isolation structures, and the active region. A method of fabricating such semiconductor devices is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Ru-Yi Su, Chia-Chin Shen, Yu Chuan Liang, Fu-Chih Yang, Chun Lin Tsai, Chih-Chang Cheng, Ruey-Hsin Liu
  • MULTI-AXIS TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20120115664
    Abstract: An multi-axis transmission includes a frame, a motor, a housing, a first output mechanism, a second output mechanism, and a output control mechanism. The motor is secured to the frame, the motor includes a rotary shaft. The housing is axially slidably attached to the frame. The first output mechanism is secured to the frame. The second output mechanism is rotatably attached to the housing. The output control mechanism is secured to the rotary shaft, the output control mechanism is selected to engage the first output mechanism to output a first movement or to engage the second output mechanism to output a second movement angular with the first moment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • JOINT MECHANISM FOR ROBOT
    Publication number: 20120103126
    Abstract: A joint mechanism is for a robot. The joint mechanism includes a base; a first drive device mounted on the base including a first drive shaft; a second drive device including a second drive shaft; a joint body defining a plurality of toothed grooves and a guiding groove. A sliding board mounted on first drive shaft, the sliding board slidably located in the guiding groove to guide the joint body to swing relative to the base. A gear mounted on the second drive shaft, the gear meshes with the toothed grooves; a limiting assembly for rotatably mounting the joint body on the base. When the first drive device is started, the first drive shaft is rotated to drive the joint body rotating around the first drive shaft; when the second drive device is started, the second drive shaft is rotated to drive the gear rotating so the joint body swings relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shen-Chun LI, Hsien-Chuan LIANG, Shou-Kuo HSU
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MODULATIONS OF MULTIPLE-INSTRUMENTS AND SENSORS
    Publication number: 20120095716
    Abstract: A method for modulating multiple-instruments and multiple-sensors using an electronic device. The electronic device controls an instrument to measure the working parameters of an object, and controls a sensor to detect the working temperature of the object. By comparing the working parameters against a predefined range, and comparing the working temperature against a predefined temperature value, the electronic device determines whether the instrument and the sensor need to be modulated. If any of the working parameters is not within the predefined range or if the working temperature is greater than the predefined temperature value, the electronic device controls the instrument and the sensor to be modulated by using a modulation transfer function and a predetermined direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, WEN-LAING TSENG, YU-CHANG PAI, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • SSD with a channel multiplier
    Patent number: 8151038
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) channel, a plurality of second SATA channels, and a channel multiplier. The first SATA channel is configured to be coupled to a corresponding serial data bus of a host device. Each of the plurality of SATA channels is configured to be coupled to a respective separate memory device channel. The channel multiplier is configured to couple the first SATA channel to each of the plurality of second SATA channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Initio Corporation
    Inventors: Jianjun Luo, ChuanJen Tsu, Jui Chuan Liang, Minhorng Ko
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING ELECTRICAL RULES OF CIRCUIT BOARDS
    Publication number: 20120066655
    Abstract: An electronic device and method for inspecting electrical rules of circuit boards includes selecting at least two design files that record electrical rules of the circuit boards and searching the electrical rules in the selected design files using preset parameter keywords. Same electrical rules of the selected design files are acquired by comparing the electrical rules in the selected design files. The same electrical rules and corresponding parameter values are input to a comparison table, and the comparison table is output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUNG-CHIEH CHEN, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, SHIN-TING YEN, SHEN-CHUN LI, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
    Publication number: 20120048610
    Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) includes two layers, two signal transmission traces, and a vertical interconnect access (via). The signal transmission traces are respectively arranged on the layers. The signal transmission traces are electrically connected to each other through the via. A centerline of the via with a vertical line of the layers form an acute angle ?, the angle ? is less than cos?1[(Lv2?Lt2)/(Lv2+Lt2)]. Wherein Lt is loss of the two signal transmitting traces in a unit length, and Lv is loss of the via in a unit length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHOU-KUO HSU, YUNG-CHIEH CHEN, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, WEN-LAING TSENG, SHEN-CHUN LI, CHIA-NAN PAI
  • BISTABLE SWITCHING METHOD AND LATCHING RELAY USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120049987
    Abstract: A bistable switching method and a latching relay using the same are provided. The latching relay includes a rotor shaft, a cylindrical permanent magnet, a first permeability material, a second permeability material, a coil, a hitting device and a contact unit. The method includes the following steps. While the coil is applied first direction currents, the rotor shaft rotates and to make the contact unit from the open state to the closed state or the contact unit keeps the closed state. After the first direction currents are turned off, the contact unit still remains in the closed state. Otherwise, while the coil is applied second direction currents, the rotor shaft rotates and to make the contact unit from the closed state to the open state or the contact unit keeps the open state. After the second direction currents are turned off, the contact unit still remains in the open state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Chih-Chuan Liang
  • HANDHELD INPUT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120050168
    Abstract: A handheld input device includes a main body. The main body includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a touch pad. The first sidewall is arc shaped and includes function buttons. The second sidewall is substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall. The touch pad is positioned on one end of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, SHOU-KUO HSU, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, YU-CHANG PAI, WEN-LAING TSENG
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOTIONS OF MECHANICAL ARM USING THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120041598
    Abstract: A method controls motions of a mechanical arm using an electronic device. The mechanical arm includes an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis. The method sets a step angle of a motor installed in line with the z-axis, and predefines angles of rotation as reference points regarding orientation of the rotating arm when rotated. The method further calculates a rotation angle of the rotating arm in a polar coordinate system, calculates coordinate motions of the x-axis and the y-axis if a free end of the rotating arm orientates to one of the reference points, and calculates an offset correction value of a pole origin position of the polar coordinate system. After correcting each of the coordinate motions and the pole origin position, the method controls the mechanical arm to move, and drives the rotating arm to reach another reference point according to a multiple of the step angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • CLAMP APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20120032383
    Abstract: A clamp apparatus includes a mounting base, a rotation actuator mounted to the mounting base, a beveled active gear driven by the rotation actuator, and at least two clamp jaws rotatably connected to the mounting base. Each clamp jaw includes a beveled driven gear engaging the beveled active gear of the clamp apparatus and a clamp body connected to the beveled driven gear. When the clamp jaws are rotated together with the beveled driven gear, the clamp bodies are moved toward or away from each other to clamp or release a workpiece, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • CLAMPING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20120032385
    Abstract: A clamping mechanism for holding a workpiece includes an end executor, a driving member, and a contact member detachably mounted on the end executor. The end executor includes a plurality of claws arranged in matrix. The contact member includes a mounting board and a plurality of contact sleeves corresponding to the claws. The driving member is capable of driving the mounting board, moving the contact sleeves to extend the claws, and hold the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, WEN-LAING TSENG, YUNG-CHIEH CHEN, YU-CHANG PAI, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • MANIPULATOR OF ROBOT
    Publication number: 20120025857
    Abstract: An exemplary manipulator of a robot includes a fastening seat defining two guiding grooves, a driving mechanism disposed on the fastening seat, two transmitting plates respectively received in the two guiding grooves and cooperating with the driving mechanism, and two detecting bars each fixedly connecting with a corresponding transmitting plate. A detecting pin is fixed on each of the detecting bars. Under a driving action of the driving mechanism on the transmitting plates, the transmitting plates are activated to slide in the guiding grooves to cause the detecting bars to move close to or apart from each other, whereby a distance between the two detecting pins is automatically regulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, WEN-LAING TSENG, YU-CHANG PAI, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • FALL-DOWN ALARM SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120019387
    Abstract: A fall-down alarm system includes a contact detection unit, a non-contact detection unit and a fall-down evaluation unit connecting respectively to the contact detection unit and non-contact detection unit. The contact detection unit and non-contact detection unit respectively detect an abnormal detected shape of an object and abnormal life symptoms of the object, and then the fall-down evaluation unit determines a fall-down condition and sends a trigger signal to request assistance. Through the contact detection unit and non-contact detection unit respectively detecting the shape and life symptoms of the object, the erroneous fall-down judgment can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Jin-Chern CHIOU, Tsann Lin, Shih-Che Lo, Jeng-Ren Duann, Sheng-Chuan Liang, Yung-Jiun Lin
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20120016637
    Abstract: A system and method for measuring performance of an electronic product using a measurement control device that connects to a measuring machine and a display device. A component of the electronic product is determined according to a coordinate array, and a physical factor of the component to measured is determined according to performance specifications of the electronic product. A sensor corresponding to the physical factor of the component is selected from sensors of the measuring machine, and a physical factor of each the component is measured by the selected sensor. The system indicates whether the electronic product is workable or unworkable by comparing the physical factors of the components with the performance specifications of the components, and generates a measurement report for evaluating the performance of the electronic product according to the indication results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING AN OBJECT USING A MECHANICAL ARM
    Publication number: 20120016620
    Abstract: A system and method for testing objects using a mechanical arm includes establishing coordinate system based on a work area of the mechanical arm, and obtaining test parameters from a storage system. The method further includes controlling the mechanical arm to get an object and position the object to the position of a test platform according to the test parameters, controlling the mechanical arm to get test tool from a tool shelf and position the test tool to a position of test point on the object to test the object according to the test parameters. The method also includes controlling the mechanical arm to get the object from the test platform and position the object to the location reserved for the object according to the test parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, WEN-LAING TSENG, YUNG-CHIEH CHEN, YU-CHANG PAI, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • SIGNAL INTEGRITY TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110316555
    Abstract: A signal integrity test system and method uses an oscilloscope to test a signal on each test point of a transmission line, obtains test parameter values of the signal on each test point, and compares the test parameter values with preset standard values. If any test parameter value does not match a corresponding preset standard value, a time-domain reflectometer is used to test an impedance value of the test point. If the impedance value matches a standard impedance value of the transmission line, the system and method determines the signal on the test point satisfies integrity requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, SHEN-CHUN LI, SHOU-KUO HSU
  • MANIPULATOR OF ROBOT
    Publication number: 20110316570
    Abstract: An exemplary manipulator of a robot includes a detecting bar including two detecting pins and a regulating mechanism for regulating the distance between the two detecting pins, a fastening seat supporting the detecting bar, a fixing device fixed to the fastening seat, a driving mechanism disposed on the fastening seat, and an adjusting element connecting the driving mechanism with the regulating mechanism of the detecting bar. Under a driving action of the driving mechanism on the adjusting element, the adjusting element rotates to cause the regulating mechanism of the detecting bar to regulate the distance between the two detecting pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHEN-CHUN LI, HSIEN-CHUAN LIANG, SHOU-KUO HSU