Patents by Inventor Han-Ping Kuo

Han-Ping 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).

  • Patent number: 11754889
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a circuit connection module, and a supporting block. The display panel has a first end and a bottom surface. The circuit connection module has a connecting end, a circuit bearing portion, and a bending section between the connecting end and the circuit bearing portion. The connecting end is connected to the display panel at the first end while the bending section bends to make the circuit bearing portion connect to the bottom surface near the first end. The supporting block is arranged with the circuit bearing portion in an extending direction of the first end, and are at least partially connected to the portion of the bottom surface near the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220100020
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a circuit connection module, and a supporting block. The display panel has a first end and a bottom surface. The circuit connection module has a connecting end, a circuit bearing portion, and a bending section between the connecting end and the circuit bearing portion. The connecting end is connected to the display panel at the first end while the bending section bends to make the circuit bearing portion connect to the bottom surface near the first end. The supporting block is arranged with the circuit bearing portion in an extending direction of the first end, and are at least partially connected to the portion of the bottom surface near the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: CHIA-HAO WU, HAN-PING KUO
  • Patent number: 11219133
    Abstract: A display module including a cover plate, a first separating plate and a second separating plate, and a first display panel and a second display panel is provided. The cover plate is divided into a first block, a second block, and a connecting section between the first block and the second block. The first separating plate and the second separating plate are disposed on the cover plate respectively corresponding to the first block and the second block and are separated from each other. The first display panel and the second display panel are respectively disposed on a side of the first separating plate opposite to the cover plate and a side of the second separating plate opposite to the cover plate. In the display module, rigidity of the first separating plate and rigidity the second separating plate are respectively greater than rigidity of the cover plate, and the second block is rotatable relative to the first block based on the connecting section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Han-Ping Kuo, Jien-Feng Huang
  • Patent number: 11156881
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a circuit connection module, and a supporting block. The display panel has a first end and a bottom surface. The circuit connection module has a connecting end, a circuit bearing portion, and a bending section between the connecting end and the circuit bearing portion. The connecting end is connected to the display panel at the first end while the bending section bends to make the circuit bearing portion connect to the bottom surface near the first end. The supporting block is arranged with the circuit bearing portion in an extending direction of the first end, and are at least partially connected to the portion of the bottom surface near the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo
  • Publication number: 20210026181
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a circuit connection module, and a supporting block. The display panel has a first end and a bottom surface. The circuit connection module has a connecting end, a circuit bearing portion, and a bending section between the connecting end and the circuit bearing portion. The connecting end is connected to the display panel at the first end while the bending section bends to make the circuit bearing portion connect to the bottom surface near the first end. The supporting block is arranged with the circuit bearing portion in an extending direction of the first end, and are at least partially connected to the portion of the bottom surface near the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: CHIA-HAO WU, HAN-PING KUO
  • Publication number: 20200413550
    Abstract: A display module including a cover plate, a first separating plate and a second separating plate, and a first display panel and a second display panel is provided. The cover plate is divided into a first block, a second block, and a connecting section between the first block and the second block. The first separating plate and the second separating plate are disposed on the cover plate respectively corresponding to the first block and the second block and are separated from each other. The first display panel and the second display panel are respectively disposed on a side of the first separating plate opposite to the cover plate and a side of the second separating plate opposite to the cover plate. In the display module, rigidity of the first separating plate and rigidity the second separating plate are respectively greater than rigidity of the cover plate, and the second block is rotatable relative to the first block based on the connecting section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Han-Ping KUO, Jien-Feng HUANG
  • Patent number: 9453956
    Abstract: A display module including a backlight module and a display panel is provided. The backlight module includes a light guide plate and a light source module. The light guide plate has a light incident surface, a light-exiting surface, a light-guiding inclined surface, a bottom surface, and a lateral surface, wherein the light-guiding inclined surface is connected to the light incident surface and the light-exiting surface; the light incident surface, the light-guiding inclined surface, and a portion of the bottom surface constitute a wedge portion while the light-exiting surface, the lateral surface, and other portions of the bottom surface constitute a plate portion. The light source module is disposed at the light incident surface and emits light into the wedge portion. The display panel is disposed on the light guide plate and has a side. The side of the display panel has a projection disposed in the light-guiding inclined surface or the plate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo, Yu-Chan Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9346252
    Abstract: A display module includes a first housing, a second housing, a display panel, and a glue. The first housing is disposed on the second housing and has a metal sidewall. A first gap exists between the metal sidewall and a sidewall of the first housing. The display panel is disposed on the first housing and has a side surface facing the sidewall, wherein a second gap exists between the side surface and the inner surface. The glue fills the second gap. A manufacturing method of the display module includes disposing the second housing on the first housing and forming the first gap; providing the glue on the inner face of the sidewall and above the first gap; making the display panel push and graze the glue; disposing the display panel on the first housing and forming the second gap, wherein the glue fills the second gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo, Chun-Yuan Chen, Chih-Chun Chang
  • Patent number: 9250377
    Abstract: A light guide plate includes a plate body and a supporting unit. The plate body has a light-exiting face and a lateral side, wherein the supporting unit is disposed along the lateral side. The supporting unit has a top surface and an outer lateral surface, the top surface is above the light-exiting face, the lateral surface protrudes from an end surface of the lateral side of the plate body, wherein a portion of the end surface away from the light-exiting face is exposed to form a recess. A backlight module includes the light guide plate mentioned above and a back plate having the light guide plate disposed thereon. A periphery of the back plate has a side wall formed thereon and extending into the recess. A display device includes the above light guide plate and a display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo
  • Publication number: 20150174882
    Abstract: A display module includes a first housing, a second housing, a display panel, and a glue. The first housing is disposed on the second housing and has a metal sidewall. A first gap exists between the metal sidewall and a sidewall of the first housing. The display panel is disposed on the first housing and has a side surface facing the sidewall, wherein a second gap exists between the side surface and the inner surface. The glue fills the second gap. A manufacturing method of the display module includes disposing the second housing on the first housing and forming the first gap; providing the glue on the inner face of the sidewall and above the first gap; making the display panel push and graze the glue; disposing the display panel on the first housing and forming the second gap, wherein the glue fills the second gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo, Chun-Yuan Chen, Chih-Chun Chang
  • Patent number: 9007754
    Abstract: A display module includes a first housing, a second housing, a display panel, and a glue. The first housing is disposed on the second housing and has a metal sidewall. A first gap exists between the metal sidewall and a sidewall of the first housing. The display panel is disposed on the first housing and has a side surface facing the sidewall, wherein a second gap exists between the side surface and the inner surface. The glue fills the second gap. A manufacturing method of the display module includes disposing the second housing on the first housing and forming the first gap; providing the glue on the inner face of the sidewall and above the first gap; making the display panel push and graze the glue; disposing the display panel on the first housing and forming the second gap, wherein the glue fills the second gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo, Chun-Yuan Chen, Chih-Chun Chang
  • Publication number: 20150055372
    Abstract: A display module including a backlight module and a display panel is provided. The backlight module includes a light guide plate and a light source module. The light guide plate has a light incident surface, a light-exiting surface, a light-guiding inclined surface, a bottom surface, and a lateral surface, wherein the light-guiding inclined surface is connected to the light incident surface and the light-exiting surface; the light incident surface, the light-guiding inclined surface, and a portion of the bottom surface constitute a wedge portion while the light-exiting surface, the lateral surface, and other portions of the bottom surface constitute a plate portion. The light source module is disposed at the light incident surface and emits light into the wedge portion. The display panel is disposed on the light guide plate and has a side. The side of the display panel has a projection disposed in the light-guiding inclined surface or the plate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo, Yu-Chan Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20140111975
    Abstract: A light guide plate includes a plate body and a supporting unit. The plate body has a light-exiting face and a lateral side, wherein the supporting unit is disposed along the lateral side. The supporting unit has a top surface and an outer lateral surface, the top surface is above the light-exiting face, the lateral surface protrudes from an end surface of the lateral side of the plate body, wherein a portion of the end surface away from the light-exiting face is exposed to form a recess. A backlight module includes the light guide plate mentioned above and a back plate, wherein the light guide plate is disposed on the back plate. A periphery of the back plate has a side wall formed thereon and extending into the recess. A display device includes the light guide plate mentioned above and a display panel, wherein the display panel is disposed on the light guide plate and is supported by the top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo
  • Publication number: 20130263488
    Abstract: A display device includes a frame, an adhesive tape, a curing adhesive and a display panel. The frame has a top surface, an inner surface and an outer surface. The top surface is connected between the inner surface and the outer surface. The top surface has a first adhesive region and a second adhesive region which are adjacent to each other. The first adhesive region is located between the inner surface and the second adhesive region. The adhesive tape is adhered to the first adhesive region. The display panel is adhered to the top surface of the frame by the adhesive tape. The curing adhesive is adhered to at least one side surface of the display panel, the second adhesive region and the adhesive tape. A display device assembly method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chia-Hao WU, Han-Ping Kuo, Darman Ng
  • Patent number: 8508925
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a linkage. The first body has a first upper surface, and the second body has a second upper surface. An end of the linkage is coupled to the first body through a first pivot shaft and another end of the linkage is coupled to the second body through a second pivot shaft, in which the second body is suitable to be stacked on the first upper surface of the first body to make the portable electronic device in a retracted state. The linkage is suitable to rotate relatively to the first body so that the first body and the second body of the portable electronic device are side by side in an expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Lin Cheng, Han-Ping Kuo
  • Publication number: 20130044413
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a linkage. The first body has a first upper surface, and the second body has a second upper surface. An end of the linkage is coupled to the first body through a first pivot shaft and another end of the linkage is coupled to the second body through a second pivot shaft, in which the second body is suitable to be stacked on the first upper surface of the first body to make the portable electronic device in a retracted state. The linkage is suitable to rotate relatively to the first body so that the first body and the second body of the portable electronic device are side by side in an expanded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wen-Lin Cheng, Han-Ping Kuo
  • Publication number: 20130010411
    Abstract: A display module includes a first housing, a second housing, a display panel, and a glue. The first housing is disposed on the second housing and has a metal sidewall. A first gap exists between the metal sidewall and a sidewall of the first housing. The display panel is disposed on the first housing and has a side surface facing the sidewall, wherein a second gap exists between the side surface and the inner surface. The glue fills the second gap. A manufacturing method of the display module includes disposing the second housing on the first housing and forming the first gap; providing the glue on the inner face of the sidewall and above the first gap; making the display panel push and graze the glue; disposing the display panel on the first housing and forming the second gap, wherein the glue fills the second gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo, Chun-Yuan Chen, Chih-Chun Chang
  • Patent number: 8330900
    Abstract: A display device including a first prism sheet, a second prism sheet disposed side by side with the first prism sheet, a first display module, and a second display module is provided. The first display module is disposed beneath the first prism and has a first display surface. At least a portion of the first display surface close to the second prism sheet is inclined toward the second prism sheet and forms a first angle with respect to the first prism sheet. The second display module is disposed beneath the second prism sheet and has a second display surface. At least a portion of the second display surface closed to the first prism sheet is inclined toward the first prism sheet and forms a first angle with respect to the second prism sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Han-Ping Kuo, Chia-Hao Wu, Chih-Yen Chen
  • Patent number: 8305743
    Abstract: A curved display panel includes a display module, a first fixing substrate and an adhering material. The display module has a first glass plate. The first glass plate has a first curved surface. The first fixing substrate has a second curved surface facing the first curved surface. The adhering material is connected between the first curved surface and the second curved surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Jer-Yao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo, Cheng-Yi Su, Jong-Wen Chwu, Yu-Chen Liu, Chih-Wei Chen
  • Patent number: 8289470
    Abstract: A display module includes a backlight unit, a display panel, a fixing film, a covering plate, and a bezel. The backlight unit has a top portion, a bottom portion opposite to the top portion, a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, a third side, and a fourth side opposite to the third side between the top and bottom portions. The display panel has a display surface and a back surface opposite to the display surface. The display panel is located on the top portion. The back surface of the display panel faces the top portion. The fixing film attached to the back surface extends toward the backlight unit and wraps the first and second sides and the bottom portion. The covering plate is disposed on the display surface of the display panel. The bezel connects the covering plate and exposes the first and second sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Yuan Chen, Chia-Hao Wu, Han-Ping Kuo