Patents by Inventor Chung-Fu Chou
Chung-Fu 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).
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Patent number: 11329610Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a structure and method of audio amplifier with power feedback, including a power amplifying unit, a loud-speaker, a current sensing unit, a voltage sensing unit and a multiplying unit. The power amplifying unit includes an input side and an output side, the input side inputs an audio voltage signal, and the loudspeaker is electrically connected to an output side of the power amplifying unit. The current sensing unit is electrically connected to the output side of the power amplifying unit and senses the output current of the power amplifying unit and then converts it into a current control voltage signal. The voltage sensing unit is electrically connected to the output side of the power amplifying unit, and senses the output voltage of the power amplifying unit to form an output sensing voltage signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Inventor: Chung-Fu Chou
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Patent number: 11264957Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a structure and method of audio amplifier by dynamic impedance adjustment, including a power amplifying unit, a loud-speaker, a current sensing unit and a subtraction unit. The power amplifying unit has a fixed closed loop gain, with an input side and an output side; the loud-speaker is electrically connected to the output side of the power amplifying unit; the current sensing unit senses the output current of the power amplifying unit, and the sensed output current is converted into a current control voltage signal; the subtraction unit inputs the audio voltage signal and the feedback current control voltage signal, and outputs the difference of the audio voltage signal minus the current control voltage signal, and inputs it to the input side of the power amplifying unit. The output sound quality of the loud-speaker is improved by dynamic impedance adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Inventor: Chung-Fu Chou
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Patent number: 11228250Abstract: A flyback power switch structure for bridgeless rectifier includes a main transformer, a primary side circuit, a secondary side circuit, and a feedback control circuit. The main transformer includes a primary coil and a secondary coil. The primary side circuit is connected to the input AC power supply and the primary coil of main transformer, and is provided with a first switch component, a second switch component, a third switch component, and a fourth switch component. The secondary side circuit is connected to the secondary coil of said main transformer, generating an output voltage. The feedback control circuit is connected to the secondary side circuit and the first, second, third and fourth switch components of primary side circuit, comparing phase signals according to the feedback signals and the first and second terminal voltages of an input AC power supply to control the actuation of the first, second, third and fourth switch components.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: NANOWATT INC.Inventor: Chung-Fu Chou
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Publication number: 20210351705Abstract: The present invention discloses a flyback power switch structure for bridgeless rectifier, comprising a main transformer, a primary side circuit, a secondary side circuit, and a feedback control circuit. Said main transformer comprises primary coil and secondary coil. Said primary side circuit is connected to the input AC power supply and the primary coil of main transformer, and is provided with a first switch component, a second switch component, a third switch component, and a fourth switch component. Said secondary side circuit is connected to the secondary coil of said main transformer, generating output voltage. Said feedback control circuit is connected to the secondary side circuit and the first, second, third and fourth switch components of primary side circuit, comparing phase signals according to the feedback signals and the first and second terminal voltages of input AC power supply to control the actuation of the first, second, third and fourth switch components.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventor: Chung-Fu Chou
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Publication number: 20210143777Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a structure and method of audio amplifier with power feedback, including a power amplifying unit, a loud-speaker, a current sensing unit, a voltage sensing unit and a multiplying unit, the power amplifying unit includes an input side and an output side, the input side inputs an audio voltage signal; and the loud-speaker is electrically connected to an output side of the power amplifying unit; the current sensing unit is electrically connected to the output side of the power amplifying unit and senses the output current of the power amplifying unit and then converted into a current control voltage signal; the voltage sensing unit is electrically connected to the output side of the power amplifying unit, and senses the output voltage of the power amplifying unit to form an output sensing voltage signal; the multiplying unit obtains the voltage of the current control voltage multiplied by the output sensing voltage, and the output side of the multiplying unit is electriType: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventor: Chung-Fu Chou
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Publication number: 20210013729Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a battery charge/discharge management method and system. A lithium battery core and a DC/DC converter are embedded in the battery to generate input or output I/O voltage and current. When the lithium battery core is in the working voltage range, the battery charge/discharge management method comprises the following modes: a1. the overvoltage protection mode is adopted when the charging operation is higher than the preset high charging voltage, the I/O voltage cannot be fed in the battery; a2. it is charging mode when the charging operation voltage is lower than the preset high charging voltage and higher than the minimum rechargeable voltage, the I/O voltage can charge the lithium battery core in the battery; a3. it is protection mode when the I/O voltage is lower than the minimum rechargeable voltage and higher than the maximum dischargeable voltage, no charging/discharging operation; a4.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventor: Chung-Fu Chou
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Publication number: 20200220507Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a structure and method of audio amplifier by dynamic impedance adjustment, including a power amplifying unit, a loud-speaker, a current sensing unit and a subtraction unit, the power amplifying unit has a fixed closed loop gain, with an input side and an output side; the loud-speaker is electrically connected to the output side of the power amplifying unit; the current sensing unit senses the output current of the power amplifying unit, and the sensed output current is converted into a current control voltage signal; the subtraction unit inputs the audio voltage signal and the feedback current control voltage signal, and outputs the difference of the audio voltage signal minus the current control voltage signal, and inputs it to the input side of the power amplifying unit; thereby, the present invention can improve the output sound quality of the loud-speaker by dynamic impedance adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventor: Chung-Fu Chou
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Patent number: 8014183Abstract: A power converter with a feedback controller includes a converter body with an input end for an input voltage, an output end for an output voltage, a controller with a feedback device, and a connector for connection with the output end of the converter body and with an electric appliance. The circuit of the converter body converts an input voltage to an output voltage. A controller is connected in circuit to the converter body and includes a circuit for regulating the voltage for a desired system output. The feedback device connects to the output end of the converter body. The output voltage is adjustable only when the controller receives an output voltage as a feedback from the feedback device. The controller is not triggered and hence an output voltage is not adjustable when the connector is engaged with the output end of the converter body.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Inventor: Chung Fu Chou
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Patent number: 7835163Abstract: This invention discloses a power converter with a secondary-side control, including an input circuit with one or more switches, an output circuit with an output end and a controller, and a transformer with a primary-side coil assembly connecting the switch(es) and a secondary-side coil assembly connecting the output circuit. The on/off state of the switch(es) is controlled by variations in voltage of primary-side coil assembly. The controller in the output circuit detects an output voltage and sends detected results to the primary-side coil assembly as a feedback for primary-side coil assembly to regulate the PWM or PFM action of the switch in a specific way to maintain voltage stability.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Inventor: Chung Fu Chou
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Patent number: 7830677Abstract: This invention discloses a switching power converter controlled by a winding voltage sampler, including an input circuit with an input end, an output circuit with an output end, one or more switches, a controller to regulate on/off of the switch, a winding voltage sampler, and a transformer including a primary-side coil assembly connecting the switch and the winding voltage sampler, and a secondary-side coil assembly. The output circuit connects the secondary-side coil assembly; the winding voltage sampler detects preset reference voltage of the primary-side coil assembly for the controller to regulate output voltage.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Inventor: Chung Fu Chou
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Publication number: 20090034301Abstract: This invention discloses a switching power converter controlled by a winding voltage sampler, including an input circuit with an input end, an output circuit with an output end, one or more switches, a controller to regulate on/off of the switch, a winding voltage sampler, and a transformer including a primary-side coil assembly connecting the switch and the winding voltage sampler, and a secondary-side coil assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventor: Chung Fu CHOU
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Publication number: 20080309298Abstract: A power converter with a feedback controller includes a converter body with an input end for an input voltage, an output end for an output voltage, a controller with a feedback device, and a connector for connection with the output end of the converter body and with an electric appliance. The circuit of the converter body converts an input voltage to an output voltage. A controller is connected in circuit to the converter body and includes a circuit for regulating the voltage for a desired system output. The feedback device connects to the output end of the converter body. The output voltage is adjustable only when the controller receives an output voltage as a feedback from the feedback device. The controller is not triggered and hence an output voltage is not adjustable when the connector is engaged with the output end of the converter body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Chung Fu CHOU
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Publication number: 20080304295Abstract: This invention discloses a power converter with a secondary-side control, including an input circuit with one or more switches, an output circuit with an output end and a controller, and a transformer with a primary-side coil assembly connecting the switch(es) and a secondary-side coil assembly connecting the output circuit. The on/off state of the switch(es) is controlled by variations in voltage of primary-side coil assembly. The controller in the output circuit detects an output voltage and sends detected results to the primary-side coil assembly as a feedback for primary-side coil assembly to regulate the PWM or PFM action of the switch in a specific way to maintain voltage stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Chung Fu CHOU
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Patent number: 6812681Abstract: A digital dynamic trace adjustment pulse width modulate controller uses a core processing unit to receive a phase signal and outputs a pulse width modulate signal. It is observed that when the output voltage is rising or dropping then changing the pulse width modulate signal of the output end, the duty rate of the phase signal will be maintained at fifty percent degree.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Silicom Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chin-Tsai Hong, Chung-Fu Chou, Chun-Ting Lu, Thou-Vun Pang
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Publication number: 20040207376Abstract: A digital dynamic trace adjustment pulse width modulate controller uses a core processing unit to receive a phase signal and outputs a pulse width modulate signal. It is observed that when the output voltage is rising or dropping then changing the pulse width modulate signal of the output end, the duty rate of the phase signal will be maintained at fifty percent degree.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: Chin-Tsai Hong, Chung-Fu Chou, Chun-Ting Lu, Thou-Vun Pang
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Publication number: 20040196670Abstract: This invention relates to a digital time mirrored pulse width modulate controller. The controller is electrically connected to a converter unit in which it comprises at least one comparator unit. The comparator unit outputs/inputs a voltage (Vo) and a preset voltage (Vset), and outputs a phase signal having low-level and high-level standards and a core digital processing unit, wherein the core digital processing unit outputs a pulse width modulate signal, through the units mentioned above. The characteristics of the invention can be summed up as follows: the elapsed time of the phase signal in high-level and in low-level is equal, and the root mean square of the output voltage in converter unit is equal to the preset voltage (Vset).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Chin-Tsai Hong, Chung-Fu Chou, Chun-Ting Lu, Thou-Vun Pang