Patents by Inventor Ga-Lane Chen

Ga-Lane Chen 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).

  • Laser device and laser system using same
    Patent number: 7800013
    Abstract: A laser device (10) includes a first laser source (102) for emitting laser beams with a first wavelength, a second laser source (104) for emitting laser beams with a second wavelength, a dichromic beamsplitter (110), and a flexible light waveguide (112). The dichromic beamsplitter is configured for transmitting laser beams emitted from the first laser source and changing a transmission direction of the laser beams emitted from the second laser source. The flexible light waveguide transmits the laser beams from the dichromic beamsplitter, and the flexible light waveguide has a light-input end (114) and a light-output end (116). The light-input end receives the laser beams from the dichromic beamsplitter, and the light-output outputs the laser beams to a workpiece. A laser system (30) using the same is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen
  • Hybrid coating structure
    Patent number: 7799429
    Abstract: A hybrid coating structure (500) includes a substrate (510) and a hybrid coating (100). The hybrid coating further includes a number of diamond-like carbon grains (110), each grains containing a number of superhard nano-particles (120) incorporated therein; and a number of corrosion-resistant nano-particles (130). The superhard nano-particles are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide, titanium carbide, and titanium nitride. The corrosion-resistant nano-particles are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of chrome and chrome nitride. A method for making a hybrid coating structure includes steps of: providing a substrate; producing carbon plasma, superhard particle plasma and corrosion-resistant particle plasma by a sputtering method; and depositing a hybrid coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen
  • Apparatus for processing work-piece
    Patent number: 7795560
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a work-piece (80) includes a laser source (102) and a first lens assembly (108). The laser source is configured for emitting laser beams. The first lens assembly is configured for adjustably focusing the laser beams onto the work-piece. The first lens assembly is disposed in optical alignment with the laser source and includes a first lens set having a positive refractive power and a second lens set having a negative refractive power. Because of the first lens assembly, the laser beams emitted from the laser source can be focused accurately onto the work-piece, and then the apparatus for processing the work-piece has accurately focused laser beams as a result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen
  • Field emission element having carbon nanotube and manufacturing method thereof
    Patent number: 7781950
    Abstract: A field emission element includes one supporting wire and at least one field emission layer coated or otherwise formed on an outer surface of the supporting wire. Each field emission layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and is selected from a group consisting of CNT-polymer composites, CNT-glass composites and single-layer/multi-layer CNT films. A method for manufacturing the described field emission element is also provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing one supporting wire; (b) forming at least one field emission layer on an outer surface of the supporting wire; and (c) cutting the supporting wire, after forming the at least one field emission layer thereon, according to a predetermined length and then treating the at least one field emission layer on the supporting wire to form the field emission element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Liang Liu, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan, Caesar Chen, Hsi-Fu Lee, Ga-Lane Chen
  • Flexible solar cell
    Patent number: 7777127
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible solar cell (10). The flexible solar cell includes a Al—Mg alloy substrate (11) having a first surface (110) and an opposing second surface (111). A first electrode layer (12), a semiconductor layer (13), and a second electrode layer (14), are sequentially formed on the first surface of the Al—Mg alloy substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen
  • Magnetic recording medium
    Patent number: 7767321
    Abstract: An exemplary magnetic recording medium with a high recording density and a low medium noise is provided. The magnetic recording medium includes a non-magnetic substrate, a soft magnetic layer, an oxygen-containing intermediate layer, and a perpendicular magnetic recording layer, arranged in contact with one another, in that particular order. The perpendicular magnetic recording layer has a composite layer structure with ferromagnetic grains and a matrix of an amorphous carbon-containing structure. The amorphous carbon-containing structure is dispersed so as to essentially surround the individual ferromagnetic grains, within the perpendicular magnetic recording layer. Methods for making such magnetic recording media also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen
  • Traffic regulation system
    Patent number: 7764193
    Abstract: A traffic regulation system (100) includes a first traffic light (110) for controlling traffic in a first direction, a second traffic light (120) for controlling traffic in a second direction intersecting the first direction, an infrared light detector (130) for receiving an infrared light signal transmitted from a pedestrian proceeding in the second direction on a pedestrian crossing and producing a corresponding feedback signal associated with the infrared light signal, and a control unit (160) for receiving the feedback signal from the infrared light detector and instructing the first traffic light and the second traffic light to signal the pedestrian to proceed in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen
  • COMPOSITE MATERIAL TRANSPARENT TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS, HOUSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE MADE FROM SAME AND METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH HOUSING
    Publication number: 20100184905
    Abstract: An exemplary composite material includes polymer, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and metallic particles. The CNTs and the metallic particles are randomly but generally evenly and discretely dispersed in the polymer. The composite material is characterized in that it allows radio frequency signals to pass therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: GA-LANE CHEN
  • Lens assembly and lens module having same
    Patent number: 7755858
    Abstract: A lens assembly includes a first lens and a second lens. The first lens includes a first optically active portion, a first optically inactive portion surrounding the first optically active portion and a first optical axis. The first optically inactive portion includes a first inclined surface relative to the first optical axis. The second lens includes a second optically active portion, a second optically inactive portion and a second optical axis. The second optically inactive portion includes a second inclined surface relative to the second optical axis. The second lens is coupled to the first lens in such a manner that the first inclined surface is in contact with the second inclined surface, and a gap is maintained between the second optically inactive portion of the second lens and the first optically inactive portion of the first lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen
  • SENSOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100162813
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sound sensor, an image sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gyroscope sensor. The sound sensor includes a substrate defining a first cavity, a diaphragm positioned on the substrate and covering the first cavity, a back plate covering the diaphragm and positioned on the substrate, and a capacitance. A first electrode layer is coated on the diaphragm and faces the first cavity. A second cavity is defined between the diaphragm and the back plate. A second electrode layer is coated on the back plate and faces the second cavity. The capacitance is electrically connected between the first and second electrode layers. The image sensor, the acceleration sensor, and the gyroscope sensor are positioned on the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: GA-LANE CHEN
  • LENS HOLDER, CAMERA MODULE HAVING SAME, AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20100157448
    Abstract: A lens holder is made of a composite material, and the composite material is capable of blocking outside electromagnetic radiation. The composite material includes CNTs, carbon black and polymer. The CNTs and the carbon black are dispersed in the polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: GA-LANE CHEN
  • Field emission element and manufacturing method thereof
    Patent number: 7741765
    Abstract: A field emission element includes at least one supporting wire and at least one carbon nanotube wire. The supporting wire and the carbon nanotube wire are twisted together. A method for manufacturing the described field emission element is also provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing at least one carbon nanotube wire and at least one supporting wire; (b) twisting the carbon nanotube wire and the supporting wire together to form a multi-strand structure by a spinning process; and (c) cutting the multi-strand structure according to a predetermined length to form a field emission element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Liang Liu, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan, Caesar Chen, His-Fu Lee, Ga-Lane Chen
  • MULTILAYER SUBSTRATE
    Publication number: 20100151271
    Abstract: A multilayer substrate includes a base layer, a coating layer and an intermediate layer positioned between the base layer and the coating layer. The intermediate layer contains chromium and nitrogen. A content of the chromium in the intermediate layer gradually decreases from the base layer to the coating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHAO-TSANG WEI, CHUNG-PEI WANG, CHIEN-HAO HUANG, WEI-CHENG LING, CHIA-YING WU, GA-LANE CHEN
  • SOLAR ENERGY CONVERTING DEVICE AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20100141034
    Abstract: A solar energy converting device includes a frame, a container, a thermal expansion member, a connecting rod, an inductor and magnetic members. The frame defines an opening. The container is positioned on an inner surface of the frame and positioned adjacent to the opening. The container defines a thermally sealed void space filled with an inert gas. The thermal expansion member is positioned on the container and partially surrounded by the container. The connecting rod has an end connected to the thermal expansion member. The magnetic members are positioned on the inner surface of the frame and configured for generating a magnetic field. The inductor coils around the connecting rod and is positioned among the magnetic members. The inductor is configured for being driven by the thermal expansion member to move back and forth in the magnetic field so as to generate a voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen
  • Mobile phone with rotating night vision
    Patent number: 7728281
    Abstract: A mobile phone with night vision function includes a body (1) and a night vision module (4). The body (1) includes a display (2), a keypad (3), and a storage module (5). The night vision module is disposed at a top end of the body, and includes a lens module (41), an IR (infrared) emitter (42) and an IR detector. The storage module is provided in a sidewall of the body. The night vision module can detect IR radiation and provide information of an IR image. The information of the IR image can be displayed on the display of the body or be saved in the storage module. The mobile phone with night vision function can be used for night vision, illuminating, and photographing at night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen
  • MULTI-LAYER FILM STRUCTURE WITH MEDIUM LAYER
    Publication number: 20100129624
    Abstract: An exemplary multi-layer film structure includes a substrate, an inmost layer clinging to the substrate, a medium layer, and a reflective-transmissive layer. The medium layer is formed on the clinging layer. The reflective-transmissive layer is formed on the medium layer. The reflective-transmissive layer is capable of reflecting a portion of incident light to be a first reflected light and allowing another portion of the incident light to transmit therethrough. The substrate is capable of reflecting the transmitted light to be a second reflected light. The medium layer is configured for controlling a light path difference between the first reflected light and the second reflected light thereby allowing the second reflected light to interfere with the first reflected light and provide the multi-layer film structure with a desired color appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: GA-LANE CHEN, CHAO-TSANG WEI
  • MOLD FOR MAKING LENS ARRAY AND METHOD FOR MAKING LENSES
    Publication number: 20100109172
    Abstract: An exemplary mold for molding a lens array includes a first mold core having a first molding surface and a second mold core having a second molding surface. The first and second molding surfaces each include spaced first and third molding portions arranged in an array and second and fourth molding portions, respectively. The first molding portions are interconnected by the second molding portions. The third molding portions are interconnected by the fourth molding portions. When the first mold core and the second mold core are in a ready position, a chamber is defined between the first molding surface and the second molding surface by having a space being maintained between each the first molding portion and the third molding portion and having a space being maintained between each the second molding portion and the fourth molding portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ga-Lane Chen, Han-Lung Lee
  • SEISMOGRAPH SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100103777
    Abstract: A seismograph system includes a seismometer, a positioning unit, a transmitter, a remote processing device. The seismometer includes a micro electromechanical system (MEMS) accelerometer and a MEMS gyroscope. The seismometer, the positioning unit, and the transmitter being located at a detecting site. The MEMS accelerometer and the MEMS gyroscope are respectively configured for measuring an acceleration and an angular velocity of the movement of the earth at the detecting site. The positioning unit is configured for providing a location at the detecting site. The transmitter is configured for transmitting the measured acceleration, the measured angular velocity, and the provided location to the remote processing device. The remote processing device is positioned at a remote site and configured for analyzing recording the measured acceleration, the measured angular velocity, and the provided location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: GA-LANE CHEN
  • INJECTION MOLDING METHOD FOR MAKING LARGE AND THIN LIGHT GUIDE PLATE
    Publication number: 20100102485
    Abstract: An injection molding method for making a large and thin light guide plate, is provided. First, a first mold and a second mold are provided. The first and second molds each have a molding surface formed thereon. Second, the first mold and the second mold are incorporated together to define a chamber between the molding surfaces under a clamping force selected in a range from 4000 to 4500 kilonewton to the first and second molds. Third, inject a molding material into the chamber with an injection pressure selected in a range from 2000 to 4000 kilogram force per square centimeter and an injection velocity selected in a range from 800 to 1000 millimeter per second. Finally, the first mold and the second mold are separated to obtain the light guide plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: GA-LANE CHEN
  • Digital camera module having linear voice coil actuator
    Patent number: 7701507
    Abstract: A digital camera module (100) includes a lens module (110), an image sensor (120) and a linear voice coil actuator (130). The lens module further includes a lens set (111), an infrared cut filter (112), a spacer set (113) and a barrel (114). The image sensor is a CCD or a CMOS. The linear voice coil actuator includes an elongated soft magnetic core (131), a tubular permanent magnet (132) positioned parallel to the axis of the core, a sliding holder (133) and a coil (134) attached to the sliding holder and positioned to interact with the permanent magnet along the axis of the core. The digital camera module further includes a servo-controller (140) for controlling the movement of the linear voice coil actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen