Patents by Inventor Chun-Chieh Kuo

Chun-Chieh Kuo 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: 20160308432
    Abstract: A power circuit with a low total harmonic distortion includes a conversion module and a control module, and the conversion module includes a first switch, a second switch, a power storage element and a conversion element. Both ends of the power storage element are electrically connected to the first switch, the second switch and the conversion element. Trigger ends of the first and second switches are electrically connected to the control module. If the input voltage is smaller than a predetermined value, the control module will output a control pulse to the second switch, and the second switch will conduct and drive the power storage element to boost the input voltage to generate a compensating current in a timing cycle, and the second switch will cut off and allow the compensating current to be converted into a voltage form by the conversion element and outputted in another timing cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: KE-HORNG CHEN, SHAO-WEI CHIU, CHUN-CHIEH KUO, SHIH-PING TU, CHENG-PO HSIAO
  • Publication number: 20160190823
    Abstract: An optimal battery charging method and circuit for automatically regulating an output current to an energy storage load includes the steps of using a first-status current and a second-status current of the output current to obtain the energy storage load, analyzing the second-status voltage and the first-status voltage to obtain an equivalent resistance parameter of the energy storage load, and using the equivalent resistance parameter to compute a charging power loss of the energy storage load to regulate an output cycle of the output current, so that the energy storage load can be charged at constant temperature to achieve the effect of high charging efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: SHAO-WEI CHIU, KE-HORNG CHEN, CHUN-CHIEH KUO, SHIH-PING TU, YU-HSIEN HE, CHENG-PO HSIAO
  • Patent number: 9357602
    Abstract: In an LED dimming and driving method and its circuit, a receiver, a current source and a controller are installed in a dimming module, and after the receiver has received a dimming signal, the current source is driven to output a current with a magnitude corresponsive to the dimming signal, and then after the controller has converted the current into a voltage level by a terminal resistor, the magnitude of the driving current of the LED is adjusted according to the voltage level to improve a linear dimming accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Anwell Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: Ke-Horng Chen, Shao-Wei Chiu, Chun-Chieh Kuo, Shih-Ping Tu, Kai-Chang Chuang
  • Publication number: 20160110133
    Abstract: A flash memory controller for controlling a flash memory module includes a communication interface for receiving a first data and a second data; and a processing circuit for dynamically controlling a data writing mode of the flash memory module according to an amount of stored data in the flash memory module. If the amount of stored data in the flash memory module is less than a first threshold when the communication interface receives the first data, the processing circuit controls the flash memory module so that the first data is written into the first data block under an one-bit-per-cell mode. If the amount of stored data in the flash memory module is greater than the first threshold when the communication interface receives the second data, the processing circuit controls the flash memory module so that the second data is written into the second data block under a two-bit-per-cell mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Tsung-Chieh Yang, Chun-Chieh Kuo, Ching-Hui Lin, Yang-Chih Shen
  • Publication number: 20160087535
    Abstract: A self-excited power conversion circuit for secondary side control output power includes a comparator unit and a transistor installed directly in a secondary side output module, and the comparator unit is electrically coupled to at least one load, and the transistor is electrically coupled between to a conversion module of the circuit and the load. The comparator unit is provided for adjusting the duty cycle of the transistor after detecting the amount of energy outputted from the conversion module to the load from, so as to adjust the amount of energy actually received by the load to achieve a constant power effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: CHENG-PO HSIAO, CHUNG-HSIN HUANG, KE-HORNG CHEN, CHUN-CHIEH KUO, SHIH-PING TU, SHAO-WEI CHIU
  • Patent number: 9256529
    Abstract: A flash memory controller for controlling a flash memory module includes a communication interface for receiving a first data and a second data; and a processing circuit for dynamically controlling a data writing mode of the flash memory module according to an amount of stored data in the flash memory module. If the amount of stored data in the flash memory module is less than a first threshold when the communication interface receives the first data, the processing circuit controls the flash memory module so that the first data is written into the first data block under an one-bit-per-cell mode. If the amount of stored data in the flash memory module is greater than the first threshold when the communication interface receives the second data, the processing circuit controls the flash memory module so that the second data is written into the second data block under a two-bit-per-cell mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Silicon Motion Inc.
    Inventors: Tsung-Chieh Yang, Chun-Chieh Kuo, Ching-Hui Lin, Yang-Chih Shen
  • Patent number: 9075709
    Abstract: A flash memory controller includes a recording medium and a processing circuit. When the amount of stored data in a flash memory module is less than a first threshold, the processing circuit controls a read and write circuit of the flash memory module to program a target data block using program threshold voltages within a first voltage range so as to write data into the target data block. When the amount of stored data in the flash memory module is greater than a second threshold, the processing circuit controls the read and write circuit to program the target data block using program threshold voltages within a second voltage range so as to write data into the target data block, wherein the second threshold is greater than the first threshold and the first voltage range is less than the second voltage range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Silicon Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Tsung-Chieh Yang, Chun-Chieh Kuo, Ching-Hui Lin, Yang-Chih Shen
  • Publication number: 20150127894
    Abstract: A flash memory controller for controlling a flash memory module includes a communication interface for receiving a first data and a second data; and a processing circuit for dynamically controlling a data writing mode of the flash memory module according to an amount of stored data in the flash memory module. If the amount of stored data in the flash memory module is less than a first threshold when the communication interface receives the first data, the processing circuit controls the flash memory module so that the first data is written into the first data block under an one-bit-per-cell mode. If the amount of stored data in the flash memory module is greater than the first threshold when the communication interface receives the second data, the processing circuit controls the flash memory module so that the second data is written into the second data block under a two-bit-per-cell mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Tsung-Chieh Yang, Chun-Chieh Kuo, Ching-Hui Lin, Yang-Chih Shen
  • Patent number: 9013108
    Abstract: An LED element with a color light enhancement function is a two-terminal element for receiving a driving current to emit light and includes at least one blue LED chip, at least one red LED chip and a three-way compensator. The three-way compensator intercepts a driving current passing through the blue LED chip depending on a proportion value according to a change of working temperature and adjusts the amount of current flowing into the red LED chip. If the working temperature exceeds a default value, an input terminal of the three-way compensator is triggered to intercept the driving current and generate and output a set current to the red LED chip to compensate an attenuation of the red LED chip caused by high temperature. The LED element will not be changed its intensity after a prolonged period of usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Anwell Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: Shih-Ping Tu, Ke-Horng Chen, Chun-Chieh Kuo, Shao-Wei Chiu, Cheng-Po Hsiao
  • Patent number: 8901854
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-segment LED driving circuit used in an AC operating mode for outputting a drive current to drive a plurality of serially connected LED strings. The LED driving circuit includes at least one detection part, at least one comparison part and at least one adjusting part. The detection part detects an input voltage and an output voltage at both ends of each string and its next string to form a detected value provided for the comparison part to compare the detected value with a reference value to turn on or off the adjusting part so as to control the strings through which the drive current passes and then sequentially drives the strings to emit light. The LED driving circuit can adjust the load of the circuit immediately based on the change of voltage value of the AC power to ensure the stability of the drive current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Anwell Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: Shao-Wei Chiu, Chun-Chieh Kuo, Cheng-Po Hsiao, Shih-Ping Tu
  • Publication number: 20140333215
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-segment LED driving circuit used in an AC operating mode for outputting a drive current to drive a plurality of serially connected LED strings. The LED driving circuit includes at least one detection part, at least one comparison part and at least one adjusting part. The detection part detects an input voltage and an output voltage at both ends of each string and its next string to form a detected value provided for the comparison part to compare the detected value with a reference value to turn on or off the adjusting part so as to control the strings through which the drive current passes and then sequentially drives the strings to emit light. The LED driving circuit can adjust the load of the circuit immediately based on the change of voltage value of the AC power to ensure the stability of the drive current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: ANWELL SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.
    Inventors: SHAO-WEI CHIU, CHUN-CHIEH KUO, CHENG-PO HSIAO, SHIH-PING TU
  • Patent number: 8853970
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electromagnetic coupling multi-output control circuit having a detection unit, a switching unit and a coupling unit, and the coupling unit is coupled to a side of a transformer of a power driving device to sense and produce a second driving voltage, such that the transformer has a multi-output function. The switching unit is provided for receiving and outputting the second driving voltage to a second driving load, and the detection unit is provided for detecting the second driving voltage to produce a detection value, so that the switching unit analyzes the detection value and switches outputting a frequency of the second driving voltage to stabilize the voltage value of the second driving voltage, so as to flexibly increase the number of output voltages of the power driving device while lowering the cost and expand the scope of applicability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Anwell Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: Shao-Wei Chiu, Chun-Chieh Kuo, Cheng-Po Hsiao, Shih-Ping Tu
  • Publication number: 20140292229
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electromagnetic coupling multi-output control circuit having a detection unit, a switching unit and a coupling unit, and the coupling unit is coupled to a side of a transformer of a power driving device to sense and produce a second driving voltage, such that the transformer has a multi-output function. The switching unit is provided for receiving and outputting the second driving voltage to a second driving load, and the detection unit is provided for detecting the second driving voltage to produce a detection value, so that the switching unit analyzes the detection value and switches outputting a frequency of the second driving voltage to stabilize the voltage value of the second driving voltage, so as to flexibly increase the number of output voltages of the power driving device while lowering the cost and expand the scope of applicability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: ANWELL SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.
    Inventors: SHAO-WEI CHIU, CHUN-CHIEH KUO, CHENG-PO HSIAO, SHIH-PING TU
  • Publication number: 20140035474
    Abstract: Disclosed is a high-efficiency LED driver chip and a driver circuit of the chip, and the driver chip includes a detection unit, a comparison unit and a correction unit. The LED detection unit detects the operating current of the LED driver circuit by an external sensing resistor and an internal current mirror to output a setup signal, and the comparison unit detects the driving current of at least one LED by an external comparing resistor to output an initialization signal, so that the correction unit can output a correction signal according to the setup signal and the initialization signal to reduce the power loss of the circuit while maintaining the driving current constant, so as to improve the illumination quality and the service life of the LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Anwell Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: CHUN-CHIEH KUO, KE-HORNG CHEN, SHAO-WEI CHIU
  • Patent number: 8644071
    Abstract: The invention provides a flash memory apparatus. In one embodiment, the flash memory apparatus comprises a flash memory and a flash memory controller. The flash memory comprises a write circuit and a memory cell array comprising a plurality of memory cells, wherein the write circuit is coupled to the memory cell array to write data in the memory cells. The flash memory controller is coupled to the write circuit, obtains a total capacity and a used data amount of the flash memory, and directs the write circuit to perform data writing in a one-bit mode when a ratio of the user data amount to the total capacity is less than a first predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Silicon Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Tsung-Chieh Yang, Ching-Hui Lin, Yang-Chih Shen, Chun-Chieh Kuo
  • Patent number: 8631359
    Abstract: A method of calibrating a compact model for a lithographic process is described. In this method, the nominal compact model can be provided. Notably, an input energy effect can be separated from chemical effects and other factors regarding the photoresist. Using a processor, the compact model can be calibrated based on the input energy, thereby generating an energy-sensitive compact model. The energy-sensitive compact model can quickly construct 3D resist profiles capturing resist profile degradation at any horizontal plane. Because this method does not change any form of compact modeling, it can be integrated as is into validation and correction processes. In other embodiments, the energy-sensitive compact model can be further calibrated based on one or more of the chemical effects and/or other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jensheng Huang, Xin Zheng, Chun-Chieh Kuo
  • Publication number: 20130046917
    Abstract: A flash memory controller includes a recording medium and a processing circuit. When the amount of stored data in a flash memory module is less than a first threshold, the processing circuit controls a read and write circuit of the flash memory module to program a target data block using program threshold voltages within a first voltage range so as to write data into the target data block. When the amount of stored data in the flash memory module is greater than a second threshold, the processing circuit controls the read and write circuit to program the target data block using program threshold voltages within a second voltage range so as to write data into the target data block, wherein the second threshold is greater than the first threshold and the first voltage range is less than 50% of the second voltage range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Tsung-Chieh YANG, Chun-Chieh Kuo, Ching-Hui Lin, Yang-Chih Shen
  • Publication number: 20120081008
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a control circuit module of light-emitting diode (LED) lamp, which comprises: a AC to DC element, for transferring mains AC power to DC power; a plurality of groups of LED; a plurality of switches, corresponding to the number of the groups of LED, for controlling to turn on/off the each group; a linear voltage regulator, for cutting the DC power from the AC to DC element to a plurality of voltage sections; a switch selector, for selecting to open/close the switches according to the voltage sections from the linear voltage regulator; a current selector, for capturing available current sections from the voltage sections of the linear voltage regulator; and a LED current setup device, for controlling the current sections to open/close the plurality of switches by a user according to the LED current setup device and the current selector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Anwell Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: Ke-Horng CHEN, Shao-Wei Chiu, Chun-Chieh Kuo, Yung-Lin Chen, Shih-Ping Tu
  • Patent number: 7934176
    Abstract: An embodiment provides systems and techniques for determining a process model. During operation, the system may receive a first optical model which models a first optical system of a photolithography process. Next, the system may use the first optical model to determine a second optical model that models a second latent image that is formed by the first optical system at a second distance. The system may also use the first optical model to determine a third optical model that models a third latent image that is formed by the first optical system at a third distance. Next, the system may receive process data which is obtained by subjecting a test layout to the photolithography process. The system may then determine a process model using the first optical model, the second optical model, the third optical model, the test layout, and the process data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jensheng Huang, Chun-chieh Kuo, Lawrence S. Melvin, III
  • Patent number: 7853919
    Abstract: An embodiment provides systems and techniques for determining an improved process model which models mask corner rounding (MCR) effects. During operation, the system may receive a mask layout and process data which was generated by applying a photolithography process to the mask layout. The system may also receive an uncalibrated process model which may contain a set of MCR components. Next, the system may identify a set of corners in the mask layout. The system may then determine a set of mask layers, wherein at least some of the mask layers correspond to the MCR components. Next, the system may determine an improved process model by calibrating the uncalibrated process model using the set of mask layers, and the process data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jensheng Huang, Chun-chieh Kuo, Lawrence S. Melvin, III