Patents by Inventor EN LIU
EN LIU 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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Publication number: 20200167113Abstract: A display apparatus having a signal connection to a host is provided. The display apparatus includes a display module and a display controller. The display controller is configured to receive an on-screen-display (OSD) control signal and an image signal from the host, wherein the OSD control signal is generated in response to a specific event detected by the host. The host overwrites a specific region of the image signal with an OSD interface corresponding to the OSD control signal to generate an output image, and the display controller displays the output image on the display module.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.Inventors: Wu-Chuan CHEN, Shih-Pin CHANG, Yu-Cheng LIOU, Chia-En LIU
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Publication number: 20190385182Abstract: A system includes an energy storage device geographically proximate a plurality of load centers. The energy storage device is coupled to one or more of the plurality of load centers for supplying energy to the load centers and is also coupled to an energy generation source for receiving energy from the energy generation source. The system also includes a control system that is operable to receive energy market data, monitor the plurality of load centers, the energy storage device, and the energy generation source, and control the charging and dispatching of the energy storage device based on the monitoring and the energy market data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Daniel Gregory Price, John Franklin Allen, JR., Victor Kuang-en Liu, Robert D. Maher, III
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Publication number: 20190363075Abstract: A method includes identifying fingers of a first device and fingers of a second device. The method includes grouping the fingers of the first device into a first finger group and a second finger group, wherein the first finger group is electrically connected to the second finger group. The method further includes positioning the first finger group extends across a first doped region. The method further includes positioning the second finger group extends across a second doped region, wherein the second doped region has a same dopant type as the first doped region. The method further includes grouping the fingers of the second device into a third finger group and a fourth finger group, wherein the third finger group is electrically connected to the fourth finger group. The method further includes positioning the third finger group and the fourth finger group extending across the second doped region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Shou-En LIU, Chun-Wei CHANG, Bi-Ling LIN, Yung-Sheng TSAI, Jiaw-Ren SHIH
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Publication number: 20190290527Abstract: An exoskeleton apparatus includes a base unit, a support unit, and upper and lower arm units. The support unit is rotatable about a vertical first axis relative to the base unit. The upper arm unit includes a linking axle, a main arm that has a connecting end rotatable about a horizontal second axis, and a linkage mechanism for rotating the linking axle relative to the main arm about a horizontal third axis. The lower arm unit is rotatable relative to the upper arm unit, and includes a lower arm set co-rotatably coupled to the linking axle, a hand-receiving seat rotatably connected to the lower arm set, and a lower arm receiving seat connected to the hand-receiving seat, and a drive member for rotating the hand-receiving seat about a horizontal fourth axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Shih-En Liu, Fu-Han HSIEH
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Patent number: 10403621Abstract: A circuit layout includes a first device having a first set of fingers, wherein the first set of fingers is separated into a first finger group and a second finger group, the first finger group comprising a first number of fingers, and the second finger group comprising a second number of fingers. The circuit layout further includes a second device having a second set of fingers, wherein the second set of fingers includes a third finger group having a third number of fingers. The first finger group, the second finger group and the third finger group extend across a first doped region, and the third finger group is between the first finger group and the second finger group.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Shou-En Liu, Chun-Wei Chang, Bi-Ling Lin, Yung-Sheng Tsai, Jiaw-Ren Shih
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Patent number: 10325368Abstract: An optical measuring apparatus and an operating method thereof are disclosed. The optical measuring apparatus includes a light source, a carrier chip, a light sensor, an analyzing chip and a display. Samples are uniformly distributed on the carrier chip. The light source emits sensing lights toward the carrier chip. The light sensor receives the sensing lights passing through the carrier chip at a plurality of times to obtain a plurality of images corresponding to the plurality of times respectively. The analyzing chip is coupled to the light sensor. The analyzing chip analyzes the object number and distribution variation with time in the sample according to the plurality of images corresponding to the plurality of times and estimates intrinsic characteristics of the object in the sample accordingly. The display is coupled to the analyzing chip. The display displays the intrinsic characteristics of the object in the sample.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Crystalvue Medical CorporationInventors: Long Hsu, William Wang, Cheng-Hsien Liu, Po-Chen Shih, Ting-Sheng Shih, Cheng-En Liu, Chung-Yu Chou, Chung-Cheng Chou
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Publication number: 20180102639Abstract: An interface circuit of an electronic device includes one or more pins, an internal circuit, an over-voltage protection circuit and a monitoring circuit. The pins are selectively connected to an external circuit. The over-voltage protection circuit is coupled between the internal circuit and at least one pin to prevent the internal circuit from being damaged by a voltage spike or a current surge received at the pin. The monitoring circuit is configured to monitor one or more electrical characteristics of at least one critical component in the internal circuit or the over-voltage protection circuit by monitoring the value of at least one parameter related to the electrical characteristics of the critical component. When the value of the parameter is outside of a safety range, the monitoring circuit outputs a warning signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Shou-En LIU, Hsien-Sheng HUANG, Yu-Hsuan LIN, Ming-Tsung LIN
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Patent number: 9939049Abstract: A speed change device is provided, including: an outer ring part, an interior thereof including at least one outer gear; a spindle, coaxially pivoted to the outer ring part with the at least one outer gear, having a central axis, an outer circumference of the spindle having a plurality of cam assembling portions; a plurality of cam parts, respectively disassemblably assembled to the plurality of cam assembling portions, synchronizingly rotating with the spindle, at least two of the plurality of cam parts having a phase difference of angle which is larger than zero degree; a plurality of inner gears, being rigid, respectively sleeved on the plurality of cam parts and being non-rotatable with the plurality of the cam parts, respectively meshed with the at least one outer gear.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Teraforce Precision Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Te-En Liu
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Publication number: 20170315048Abstract: An optical measuring apparatus and an operating method thereof are disclosed. The optical measuring apparatus includes a light source, a carrier chip, a light sensor, an analyzing chip and a display. Samples are uniformly distributed on the carrier chip. The light source emits sensing lights toward the carrier chip. The light sensor receives the sensing lights passing through the carrier chip at a plurality of times to obtain a plurality of images corresponding to the plurality of times respectively. The analyzing chip is coupled to the light sensor. The analyzing chip analyzes the object number and distribution variation with time in the sample according to the plurality of images corresponding to the plurality of times and estimates intrinsic characteristics of the object in the sample accordingly. The display is coupled to the analyzing chip. The display displays the intrinsic characteristics of the object in the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Long HSU, William WANG, Cheng-Hsien LIU, Po-Chen SHIH, Ting-Sheng SHIH, Cheng-En LIU, Chung-Yu CHOU, Chung-Cheng CHOU
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Publication number: 20170299020Abstract: A speed change device is provided, including: an outer ring part, an interior thereof including at least one outer gear; a spindle, coaxially pivoted to the outer ring part with the at least one outer gear, having a central axis, an outer circumference of the spindle having a plurality of cam assembling portions; a plurality of cam parts, respectively disassemblably assembled to the plurality of cam assembling portions, synchronizingly rotating with the spindle, at least two of the plurality of cam parts having a phase difference of angle which is larger than zero degree; a plurality of inner gears, being rigid, respectively sleeved on the plurality of cam parts and being non-rotatable with the plurality of the cam parts, respectively meshed with the at least one outer gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventor: TE-EN LIU
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Publication number: 20170242543Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a first substrate, a first pressure electrode layer, a second pressure electrode layer and a compression layer. The display panel has a display area and a peripheral area located besides the display area. The first substrate is disposed opposite to the display panel. The first pressure electrode layer is disposed at one side of the first substrate facing the display panel and corresponding to the peripheral area. The second pressure electrode layer is disposed at one side of the display panel facing the first substrate. The compression layer is disposed between the first pressure electrode layer and the second pressure electrode layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Meng-Hsueh CHAN, Wen-Yang CHIEN, Nien-En LIU, Chia-Chin LIN, Ping-Hsu CHENG
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Patent number: 9709153Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulley for an alternator, and in particular, to a pulley applicable to an automotive alternator. The pulley effectively mitigates the problem that a belt and a tension pulley of an alternator vibrate because a rotation speed of a vehicle engine changes, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency of the alternator and the service life of the working belt and the tension pulley.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Victory Industrial CorporationInventors: Hung-Chih Chang, Szu-En Liu
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Publication number: 20170074384Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulley for an alternator, and in particular, to a pulley applicable to an automotive alternator. The pulley effectively mitigates the problem that a belt and a tension pulley of an alternator vibrate because a rotation speed of a vehicle engine changes, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency of the alternator and the service life of the working belt and the tension pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Hung-Chih CHANG, Szu-En Liu
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Patent number: 9528589Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulley for an alternator, and in particular, to a pulley applicable to an automotive alternator. The pulley effectively mitigates the problem that a belt and a tension pulley of an alternator vibrate because a rotation speed of a vehicle engine changes, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency of the alternator and the service life of the working belt and the tension pulley.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Victory Industrial CorporationInventors: Hung-Chih Chang, Szu-En Liu
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Patent number: 9423015Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulley for an alternator, and in particular, to a pulley applicable to an automotive alternator. The pulley effectively mitigates the problem that a belt and a tension pulley of an alternator vibrate because a rotation speed of a vehicle engine changes, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency of the alternator and the service life of the working belt and the tension pulley.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Victory Industrial CorporationInventors: Hung-Chih Chang, Szu-En Liu
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Publication number: 20160126232Abstract: A circuit layout includes a first device having a first set of fingers, wherein the first set of fingers is separated into a first finger group and a second finger group, the first finger group comprising a first number of fingers, and the second finger group comprising a second number of fingers. The circuit layout further includes a second device having a second set of fingers, wherein the second set of fingers includes a third finger group having a third number of fingers. The first finger group, the second finger group and the third finger group extend across a first doped region, and the third finger group is between the first finger group and the second finger group.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Shou-En LIU, Chun-Wei CHANG, Bi-Ling LIN, Yung-Sheng TSAI, Jiaw-Ren SHIH
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Patent number: 9317647Abstract: A method of designing a circuit includes receiving a circuit design, and determining a temperature change of at least on back end of line (BEOL) element of the circuit design. The method further includes identifying at least one isothermal region within the circuit design; and determining, using a processor, a temperature increase of at least one front end of line (FEOL) device within the at least one isothermal region. The method further includes combining the temperature change of the at least one BEOL element with the temperature change of the at least one FEOL device, and comparing the combined temperature change with a threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Shyh-Horng Yang, Chung-Kai Lin, Chung-Hsing Wang, Kuo-Nan Yang, Shou-En Liu, Jhong-Sheng Wang, Tan-Li Chou
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Patent number: 9285648Abstract: An electro-optical apparatus including a first substrate, a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, a display medium layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, a first electrode disposed between the first substrate and the display medium layer, a second electrode disposed between the first substrate and the display medium layer and separated from the first electrode and a third electrode disposed between the display medium layer and the second substrate is provided. The display medium layer includes electrophoretic fluid and charged particles mixed into the electrophoretic fluid. Moreover, driving methods used to drive the electro-optical apparatus and another electro-optical apparatus are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: SiPix Technology Inc.Inventors: Nien-En Liu, Kuo-Lung Fang, Yao-Jen Hsieh
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Publication number: 20160010742Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulley for an alternator, and in particular, to a pulley applicable to an automotive alternator. The pulley effectively mitigates the problem that a belt and a tension pulley of an alternator vibrate because a rotation speed of a vehicle engine changes, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency of the alternator and the service life of the working belt and the tension pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Hung-Chih CHANG, Szu-En Liu
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Publication number: 20160010741Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulley for an alternator, and in particular, to a pulley applicable to an automotive alternator. The pulley effectively mitigates the problem that a belt and a tension pulley of an alternator vibrate because a rotation speed of a vehicle engine changes, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency of the alternator and the service life of the working belt and the tension pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Hung-Chih CHANG, Szu-En Liu