Patents by Inventor Hong Chin Lin

Hong Chin Lin 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: 9445492
    Abstract: A printed circuit board is disclosed. The printed circuit board comprises a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface. A ground plane is on the bottom surface. A signal trace is on the top surface along a first direction. At least two isolated power planes are on the top surface adjacent to opposite sides of the signal trace, respectively. A conductive connection along a second direction couples to the two power planes, across the signal trace without electrically connecting to the signal trace, wherein the signal trace doesn't pass over any split of the ground plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Nan-Jang Chen, Hong-Chin Lin
  • Patent number: 8825323
    Abstract: A machine control system for use with a machine having a power source and a transmission is disclosed. The machine control system may have a clutch configured to connect an output of the power source with an input of the transmission. The machine control system may also have a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a speed of the power source, and a controller in communication with the clutch and the sensor. The controller may be configured to vary an actuating force of the clutch based on the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Hong-Chin Lin, Michael A. Spielman, Jr., Paul Douglas Hagen
  • Patent number: 8666618
    Abstract: A machine control system for use with a machine having a power source and a transmission is disclosed. The machine control system may have a clutch configured to connect an output of the power source with an input of the transmission. The machine control system may also have a sensors configured to generate signals indicative of machine operations, and a controller in communication with the clutch and the sensors. The controller may be configured to determine the current machine application based on the signals, and vary an actuating force of the clutch based on the type of machine application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Hong-Chin Lin, Rami Nabil Nasrallah
  • Patent number: 8409054
    Abstract: An overspeed system for a vehicle is disclosed. The overspeed system may have a power source, a transmission unit, and a torque converter assembly operatively coupling the power source to the transmission unit. The overspeed system may also have a travel speed sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a vehicle speed, and a controller in communication with the torque converter assembly and the travel speed sensor. The controller may be configured to prevent a decoupling of the torque converter assembly in response to the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Hong-Chin Lin
  • Patent number: 8374755
    Abstract: A control system for a machine is disclosed. The control system may have a power source, an operator input device configured to generate a first signal indicative of a desired mode of power source operation, and a work implement driven by the power source. The control system may also have a controller in communication with the power source and the operator input device. The controller may be configured to classify a currently performed work implement task and select an output map based on the classification of the currently performed work implement task and the first signal. The controller may further be configured to control the power source operation using the output map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Hong-Chin Lin, Yun-Ren Ho, Lucas Adam Knapp
  • Patent number: 8350380
    Abstract: A leadframe package includes a die pad with four unitary, outwardly extending slender bars; a plurality of leads arranged along periphery of the die pad; a separate pad segment separated from the die pad and isolated from the plurality of leads; a semiconductor die mounted on an upper side of the die pad, wherein the semiconductor die contains first bond pads wire-bonded to respective the plurality of leads and a second bond pad wire-bonded to the separate pad segment; and a molding compound encapsulating the semiconductor die, the upper side of the die pad, the first suspended pad segment and inner portions of the plurality of leads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Mediatek Inc.
    Inventors: Nan-Jang Chen, Hong-Chin Lin
  • Patent number: 8209094
    Abstract: A hydraulic implement system for a machine is disclosed. The hydraulic implement system may have a boom member, a boom actuator, and a boom operator control device movable to indicate a related operator desired boom member velocity. The hydraulic implement system may also have an implement pivotally connected to the boom member, an implement actuator, and an implement operator control device movable to indicated a related operator desired implement velocity. The range of the implement operator control device may be divided into a first portion and a second portion. The hydraulic implement system may also have a controller configured to selectively limit a velocity of the implement during manipulation of the implement operator control device within the first portion such that a lift velocity of the boom member of at least 65% of the desired boom member velocity is always possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Hong-Chin Lin, Venkata Rama Varma Dantuluri
  • Publication number: 20120111623
    Abstract: A printed circuit board is disclosed. The printed circuit board comprises a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface. A ground plane is on the bottom surface. A signal trace is on the top surface along a first direction. At least two isolated power planes are on the top surface adjacent to opposite sides of the signal trace, respectively. A conductive connection along a second direction couples to the two power planes, across the signal trace without electrically connecting to the signal trace, wherein the signal trace doesn't pass over any split of the ground plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Nan-Jang CHEN, Hong-Chin LIN
  • Publication number: 20120104588
    Abstract: A leadframe package includes a die pad with four unitary, outwardly extending slender bars; a plurality of leads arranged along periphery of the die pad; a separate pad segment separated from the die pad and isolated from the plurality of leads; a semiconductor die mounted on an upper side of the die pad, wherein the semiconductor die contains first bond pads wire-bonded to respective the plurality of leads and a second bond pad wire-bonded to the separate pad segment; and a molding compound encapsulating the semiconductor die, the upper side of the die pad, the first suspended pad segment and inner portions of the plurality of leads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Nan-Jang Chen, Hong-Chin Lin
  • Patent number: 8124461
    Abstract: A leadframe package includes a die pad with four unitary, outwardly extending slender bars; a plurality of leads arranged along periphery of the die pad; a separate pad segment separated from the die pad and isolated from the plurality of leads; a semiconductor die mounted on an upper side of the die pad, wherein the semiconductor die contains first bond pads wire-bonded to respective the plurality of leads and a second bond pad wire-bonded to the separate pad segment; and a molding compound encapsulating the semiconductor die, the upper side of the die pad, the first suspended pad segment and inner portions of the plurality of leads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Mediatek Inc.
    Inventors: Nan-Jang Chen, Hong-Chin Lin
  • Patent number: 8120927
    Abstract: A printed circuit board is disclosed. The printed circuit board comprises a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface. A ground plane is on the bottom surface. A signal trace is on the top surface along a first direction. At least two isolated power planes are on the top surface adjacent to opposite sides of the signal trace, respectively. A conductive connection along a second direction couples to the two power planes, across the signal trace without electrically connecting to the signal trace, wherein the signal trace doesn't pass over any split of the ground plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Mediatek Inc.
    Inventors: Nan-Jang Chen, Hong-Chin Lin
  • Publication number: 20110287891
    Abstract: An overspeed system for a vehicle is disclosed. The overspeed system may have a power source, a transmission unit, and a torque converter assembly operatively coupling the power source to the transmission unit. The overspeed system may also have a travel speed sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a vehicle speed, and a controller in communication with the torque converter assembly and the travel speed sensor. The controller may be configured to prevent a decoupling of the torque converter assembly in response to the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Hong-Chin Lin
  • Patent number: 8012061
    Abstract: An overspeed system for a vehicle is disclosed. The overspeed system may have a power source, a transmission unit, and a torque converter assembly operatively coupling the power source to the transmission unit. The overspeed system may also have a travel speed sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a vehicle speed, and a controller in communication with the torque converter assembly and the travel speed sensor. The controller may be configured to prevent a decoupling of the torque converter assembly in response to the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Hong-Chin Lin
  • Patent number: 7974760
    Abstract: A method for controlling a power-shift transmission comprising controlling a vehicle travel speed by simultaneously slipping two or more clutch packs associated with opposing directions of vehicle travel and adjusting an engine speed, according to a programmed response associated with a change in one or more of the engine speed, a torque converter slip, a selected direction of vehicle travel, and an accelerator position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: NMHG Oregon, Inc.
    Inventors: John Rowley, Hong-Chin Lin, Chenyao Chen, Robert Lee Chess
  • Patent number: 7932586
    Abstract: The invention relates to leadframe semiconductor packages mounted on a heat-sink and fabrication thereof. A system in package (SiP) comprises a leadframe having extension leads, configured with divisional heat sinks serving as power and ground nets. A set of semiconductor dies is attached by adhesive on the central region of the lead frame. Pluralities of wire bonds electrically connect the set of semiconductor dies to the leadframe and to the divisional heat sinks respectively. An encapsulation encloses the leadframe, but leaves the extension leads and the divisional heat sink uncovered, exposing a heat dissipating surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Mediatek Inc.
    Inventors: Nan-Jang Chen, Hong-Chin Lin
  • Patent number: 7913491
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for controlling a double-acting hydraulic cylinder during a load-induced rod-extending operation. The apparatus includes a activation circuit and valve for providing a flow path from a pump to the cylinder head end; a flow regeneration circuit and valve fluidly connecting the cylinder rod end and the cylinder head end and configured for providing flow from the rod end to the head end during rod extension; and a controller responsive to rod-extending rate demands and rod-position sensor signals, and operatively connected to the regeneration flow valve and the activation valve. The activation valve also includes a return valve part to control flow from the rod end to the fluid reservoir during rod extension. Both the activation valve and the return valve part are controllable by the controller independently from the regeneration flow valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Hong-Chin Lin, James Eugene Schimpf, James Thomas Ferrier
  • Patent number: 7875965
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip package is disclosed. The semiconductor chip package comprises a lead frame having a chip carrier, wherein the chip carrier has a first surface and an opposite second surface. A semiconductor chip is mounted on the first surface, having a plurality of bonding pads thereon, wherein the semiconductor chip has an area larger than that of the chip carrier. A package substrate comprises a central region attached to the second surface, having an area larger than that of the semiconductor chip, wherein some of the bonding pads of the semiconductor chip are electrically connected to a marginal region of the package substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Mediatek Inc.
    Inventors: Nan-Jang Chen, Hong-Chin Lin
  • Patent number: 7874151
    Abstract: A dual mode control system for a hydraulic circuit (200) having a variable displacement pump (216) includes at least two actuators, each controlled by a respective valve. The valves are connected in series with a pressure sensor (250) measuring a pressure of fluid between the first valve (224) and the second valve (234) and relaying a signal to the electronic controller (202). The electronic controller (202) operates in a first mode, varying the displacement of the pump (216) based on a command signal operating at least one of the valves, and operates in a standby mode, varying the displacement of the pump (216) based on the signal from the sensor, when both valves are in their respective neutral positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Hong-Chin Lin, Salem Haggag
  • Patent number: 7834435
    Abstract: A leadframe package includes a die pad with four unitary, outwardly extending slender bars; a plurality of leads arranged along periphery of the die pad; a separate pad segment separated from the die pad and isolated from the plurality of leads; a semiconductor die mounted on an upper side of the die pad, wherein the semiconductor die contains first bond pads wire-bonded to respective the plurality of leads and a second bond pad wire-bonded to the separate pad segment; and a molding compound encapsulating the semiconductor die, the upper side of the die pad, the first suspended pad segment and inner portions of the plurality of leads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Mediatek Inc.
    Inventors: Nan-Jang Chen, Hong-Chin Lin
  • Publication number: 20100114440
    Abstract: A machine control system for use with a machine having a power source and a transmission is disclosed. The machine control system may have a clutch configured to connect an output of the power source with an input of the transmission. The machine control system may also have a sensors configured to generate signals indicative of machine operations, and a controller in communication with the clutch and the sensors. The controller may be configured to determine the current machine application based on the signals, and vary an actuating force of the clutch based on the type of machine application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Hong-Chin Lin, Rami Nabil Nasrallah