Patents by Inventor Fu Kuo

Fu 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: 20230296555
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for preparing a biochip. The method includes steps of coating a chip with a first solution of biotin to form a biotin-coated chip, wherein the biotin in the first solution is in a first concentration ranging from 0.1 to 1 ?g/ml; providing the biotin-coated chip with a second solution of avidin to form an avidin/biotin-coated chip, wherein the avidin in the second solution is in a second concentration ranging from 0.1 to 100 ?g/ml; and providing the avidin/biotin-coated chip with a third solution of a biotinylated probe to form the biochip, wherein the biotinylated probed in the third solution is in a third concentration ranging from 1 to 3 ?g/ml.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: CHANG-FU KUO, LIAN-CHIN WANG, AO-HO HSIEH, MING-TANG CHIOU, WEI-HAO LIN
  • Publication number: 20230296605
    Abstract: The instant disclosure discloses an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof binding to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), and uses of such antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof to create immunoassay methods or devices for PRRSV detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: CHANG-FU KUO, MING-TANG CHIOU, WEI-HAO LIN, LIAN-CHIN WANG, AO-HO HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20230281944
    Abstract: A method for categorizing and adjusting an orientation of a clinical image is implemented using a system that includes a categorization module and a plurality of orientation modules. The method includes: in response to receipt of the clinical image, performing, by the categorization module, a categorization operation so as to categorize the clinical image into one of a plurality of predetermined categories; transmitting the clinical image to a corresponding one of the plurality of orientation modules based on a result of the categorization operation; and performing, by the corresponding one of the plurality of orientation modules, an orientation adjusting operation for adjusting the orientation of the clinical image. For a clinical image that is a facial image and for a clinical image that is an intra-oral image, different orientation adjusting operations may be performed, so as to generate an adjusted image that is properly oriented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: KAOHSIUNG CHANG GUNG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
    Inventors: Te-Ju Wu, Tzuo-Yau Fan, Yueh-peng Chen, Chin-Yi Ji, Chang-Fu Kuo
  • Patent number: 11703713
    Abstract: A light-emitting device is provided, which includes a circuit board, a plurality of light-emitting elements, a first reflective element, and a second reflective element. The light-emitting elements are arranged on the circuit board. The first reflective element is disposed on the circuit board. The second reflective element is disposed on the circuit board. The first reflective element has a first reflectivity R1. The second reflective element has a second reflectivity R2. The first reflectivity R1 is different from the second reflectivity R2. The first reflectivity R1 and the second reflectivity R2 satisfy the following formula: 0<|(R1?R2)|/Max (R1, R2)<20%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: May Pan, Fu Kuo, Maggy Hsu
  • Patent number: 11699231
    Abstract: A method for establishing a 3D medical imaging model of a subject is to be implemented by an X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanner and a processor. The method includes: emitting X-rays on the subject sequentially from plural angles with respect to the subject to obtain M number of X-ray images of the subject in sequence; obtaining, for each pair of consecutive X-ray images, K number of intermediate image(s) by using the pair of consecutive X-ray images as inputs to a convolutional neural network (CNN) model that has been trained for frame interpolation; and establishing the 3D medical imaging model by using a 3D reconstruction technique based on the M number of X-ray images and the intermediate images obtained for the M number of X-ray images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: CHANG GUNG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LINKOU
    Inventors: Tiing-Yee Siow, Cheng-Hong Toh, Cheng-Yu Ma, Chang-Fu Kuo
  • Publication number: 20230211207
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method, a device, and a computer-readable storage medium for arranging exercise intensity. The method includes: obtaining a user’s personal information and an exercise session, where the exercise session corresponds to an exercise fatigue; and providing a recommended exercise intensity for the exercise session based on at least the personal information and the exercise fatigue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: BOMDIC INC.
    Inventors: Hsin-Fu Kuo, Hsin-Ju Yu
  • Patent number: 11682847
    Abstract: An antenna array device and an antenna unit thereof are provided. The antenna unit includes an antenna structure and a molding support. The antenna structure includes a substrate and a plurality of patches that are formed on the substrate. The substrate has a plurality of channel holes penetrating there-through. The molding support is integrally formed on the substrate as a single one-piece structure. The molding support has a first stand, a second stand, and a plurality of connection portions that are formed in the channel holes to connect the first stand and the second stand. The first stand and the second stand are formed on two sides of the substrate, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shih-Hong Chen, Chien-Ming Peng, Chao-Chun Lin, Yu-Fu Kuo
  • Publication number: 20230184567
    Abstract: The differential capacitor device includes a differential capacitor sensing component, a calibration capacitor assembly and two output terminals. The differential capacitive sensing element has a common point terminal, a first non-common point terminal and a second non-common point terminal, and the common point terminal is configured to receive an input voltage. The calibration capacitor assembly has a first calibration capacitor and a second calibration capacitor, one terminal of the calibration capacitor assembly is coupled to the first non-common point terminal and the second non-common point terminal, and the other terminal of the calibration capacitor assembly is configured to receive a first calibration voltage and a second calibration voltage. The two output terminals are respectively coupled to the first non-common point terminal and the second non-common point terminal to output a first signal and a second signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Lu-Po LIAO, Chin-Fu KUO, Liang-Ying LIU, Yu-Sheng LIN
  • Publication number: 20230081765
    Abstract: A processing device for processing opposing edges of a flexible sheet body is provided, including: a base; a first suction mechanism, arranged on the base and extending along a first direction, including first suction openings; at least one second suction mechanism, arranged on the base and extending in parallel with the first suction mechanism, including second suction openings, the at least one second suction mechanism and the first suction mechanism being relatively movable; a support platform, being adjustable and located between the first suction mechanism and the at least one second suction mechanism; at least one rail mechanism, arranged on the base; at least one gantry mechanism, movably arranged on the at least one rail mechanism; and at least two cutting mechanisms, arranged on the at least one gantry mechanism, at least one of the at least two cutting mechanisms being movable in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventor: Chun-Fu KUO
  • Publication number: 20230072873
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exercise assistive device. The present disclosure also provides a method for estimating stamina level and a method for adjusting the method according to a user's anaerobic energy level and aerobic energy level. The present disclosure further provides the several types and applications of the exercise assistive device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: SHIH-HENG CHENG, HSIN-FU KUO
  • Publication number: 20230074248
    Abstract: A electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a circuit board, a first light-emitting element and a second light-emitting element disposed on the circuit board along a first direction. The backlight module includes a light guide plate and an adhesive structure between the circuit board and the light guide plate and having a first opening and a second opening. The first and second light-emitting elements are disposed in the first and second openings respectively. A portion of the adhesive structure disposed between the first and second openings includes a first part and a second part, the first part is disposed between the first and second light-emitting elements, and the second part is connected with the first part and extends toward the light guide plate. A second maximum width of the second part is greater than a first maximum width of the first part along the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Fu KUO, May PAN, Maggy HSU, Lavender CHENG
  • Patent number: 11602090
    Abstract: A shielding structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The shielding structure includes a metal housing, a plastic member, and a conductive trace. The metal housing has an inner surface and an internal space. The plastic member is disposed on the inner surface and in the internal space and has an accommodating space. The conductive trace is disposed on the plastic member and in the accommodating space, wherein the plastic member is between the conductive trace and the metal housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Fu Kuo, Jing-Jing Gong
  • Patent number: 11600100
    Abstract: An image sensing method, applicable to the anti-spoofing recognition of under screen optical fingerprint sensing, is provided, including: dividing the image sensor into sensing blocks, dividing the display area of the display device correspondingly according to the sensing area, and the display area including the light-emitting area; defining the luminous color of each display area and the color coordinate value of each luminous color; each sensing block sensing the light intensity of the image reflected to the sensing block from the display block emitting the light onto the reference object and the test object to be measured; calculating the anti-spoofing reference color information of the reference object and registering in the system; when sensing the fingerprint image, first obtaining the light intensity of each block, then calculating the color information of the test object; and finally, comparing the color information with the registered anti-spoofing reference color information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Guangzhou Tyrafos Semiconductor Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping-Hung Yin, Jun-Wen Chung, Hua Chen, Fu-Kuo Lin, Hsu-Wen Fu
  • Publication number: 20230026176
    Abstract: A shielding structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The shielding structure includes a metal housing, a plastic member, and a conductive trace. The metal housing has an inner surface and an internal space. The plastic member is disposed on the inner surface and in the internal space and has an accommodating space. The conductive trace is disposed on the plastic member and in the accommodating space, wherein the plastic member is between the conductive trace and the metal housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: YU-FU KUO, JING-JING GONG
  • Publication number: 20220404669
    Abstract: A light-emitting device is provided, which includes a circuit board, a plurality of light-emitting elements, a first reflective element, and a second reflective element. The light-emitting elements are arranged on the circuit board. The first reflective element is disposed on the circuit board. The second reflective element is disposed on the circuit board. The first reflective element has a first reflectivity R1. The second reflective element has a second reflectivity R2. The first reflectivity R1 is different from the second reflectivity R2. The first reflectivity R1 and the second reflectivity R2 satisfy the following formula: 0<|(R1?R2)|/Max (R1, R2)<20%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: May PAN, Fu KUO, Maggy HSU
  • Patent number: 11527783
    Abstract: A method of battery state monitoring includes: (1) providing a battery cell and at least one ultrasonic actuator and at least one ultrasonic sensor mounted to the battery cell; (2) using the ultrasonic actuator, generating a guided wave that propagates in-plane of the battery cell; (3) using the ultrasonic sensor, receiving an arriving wave corresponding to the guided wave; and (4) determining a state of the battery cell based on the arriving wave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Standford Junior Universitv
    Inventors: Purim Ladpli, Fu-Kuo Chang
  • Publication number: 20220376405
    Abstract: An antenna array device and an antenna unit thereof are provided. The antenna unit includes an antenna structure and a molding support. The antenna structure includes a substrate and a plurality of patches that are formed on the substrate. The substrate has a plurality of channel holes penetrating there-through. The molding support is integrally formed on the substrate as a single one-piece structure. The molding support has a first stand, a second stand, and a plurality of connection portions that are formed in the channel holes to connect the first stand and the second stand. The first stand and the second stand are formed on two sides of the substrate, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: SHIH-HONG CHEN, CHIEN-MING PENG, CHAO-CHUN LIN, YU-FU KUO
  • Publication number: 20220365040
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical sensing apparatus with calibration function comprises a microelectromechanical sensor and an IC chip. The microelectromechanical sensor comprises a proof mass, a movable driving electrode and a movable sensing electrode disposed on the proof mass, and a stationary driving electrode and stationary sensing electrode disposed on a substrate, wherein the sensing electrodes output a sensing signal when the proof mass vibrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chung-Yuan SU, Chin-Fu KUO, Liang-Ying LIU, Chao-Ta HUANG
  • Patent number: 11490492
    Abstract: A sensing module and an electronic device are provided. The sensing module includes a substrate, at least one light-emitting unit, a light-guiding assembly, at least one sensing circuit structure, and a sensing processor. The light-guiding assembly is connected to the substrate and includes at least one light-guiding structure. The at least one light-emitting unit is configured to emit a light beam outwardly through the at least one light-guiding structure. One end of the at least one sensing circuit structure is disposed on the substrate. The sensing processor is disposed on the substrate, and is configured to sense a capacitance change in a peripheral area of the at least one sensing circuit structure by the at least one sensing circuit structure and to generate a sensing signal. The sensing processor or an external controller is configured to control the at least one light-emitting unit according to the sensing signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Fu Kuo, Wen-Pin Ho
  • Publication number: 20220318996
    Abstract: A method of opportunistic screening of osteoporosis includes obtaining a plain film chest X-ray (CXR); extracting regions of interest (ROIs) from the plain film CXR; and providing individual bone mineral density (BMD) scores corresponding to the extracted ROIs and a joint BMD corresponding to the plain film CXR based on a multi-ROI model by performing: inputting the extracted ROIs into a backbone network to generate individual feature vectors, each individual feature vector corresponding to one of the extracted ROIs; concatenating the individual feature vectors into a joint feature vector; individually decoding the individual feature vectors by a shared fully connected (FC) layer to generate the individual BMDs, each individual BMD corresponding to one of the individual feature vectors; and decoding the joint feature vector by a separate FC layer to generate the joint BMD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Fakai WANG, Chang-Fu KUO, Kang ZHENG, Shun MIAO, Yirui WANG, Le LU