Patents by Inventor Hong Chu

Hong Chu 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: 12273031
    Abstract: A constant time buck-boost switching converter includes: a power switch circuit for switching a first terminal of an inductor between an input voltage and a ground, and for switching a second terminal of the inductor between an output voltage and the ground; and a modulation control circuit for generating a buck ramp signal and a boost ramp signal and for controlling the inductor according to comparisons of these two ramp signals with an error amplification signal, so as to convert the input voltage to the output voltage. The average levels of the buck ramp signal and the boost ramp signal are both equal to a product of the output voltage multiplied by a predetermined ratio. The upper limit of the buck ramp signal and the lower limit of the boost ramp signal are both equal to a product of the input voltage multiplied by the predetermined ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: RICHTEK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hung-Yu Cheng, Tsung-Han Yu, Keng-Hong Chu
  • Publication number: 20240422949
    Abstract: A heat dissipation structure of an electronic device is provided. The heat dissipation structure includes a substrate, connectors, clamps, a bracket and a heat sink. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is provided with a control chip and connector holders. The connectors are disposed on the connector holders of the substrate. The clamps are used to affix the connectors to the substrate. The bracket is affixed to the substrate and has locking holes. The heat sink is affixed to the substrate through the locking holes of the bracket. The clamps are provided with elastic structures to respectively elastically press the upper surfaces of the connectors. The second surface of the substrate is provided with a stiffener to reinforce the strength of the substrate and provide heat conduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Po-Chen WU, Shu-Hong CHU, Ming-Tien LEE, Yu-Hsuan SHA, Tien-Lung CHAO
  • Patent number: 12055964
    Abstract: A multi-loop error amplifier circuit for generating an error amplification signal includes: a first operational transconductance amplifier (OTA) including a first current output stage which generates a first transconductance amplification current in a predetermined current direction according to a first voltage difference between a positive terminal and a negative input terminal of the first OTA; a second OTA including a second current output stage which generates a second transconductance amplification current in the predetermined current direction according to a second voltage difference between a positive terminal and a negative input terminal of the second OTA. The first and the second current output stages are coupled in series to generate a first error output current. The error amplification signal is generated according to the first error output current which is equal to the smaller one of the first and the second transconductance amplification currents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: RICHTEK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hung-Yu Cheng, Keng-Hong Chu, Li-Chen Cheng, Tsung-Han Yu
  • Publication number: 20230359232
    Abstract: A multi-loop error amplifier circuit for generating an error amplification signal includes: a first operational transconductance amplifier (OTA) including a first current output stage which generates a first transconductance amplification current in a predetermined current direction according to a first voltage difference between a positive terminal and a negative input terminal of the first OTA; a second OTA including a second current output stage which generates a second transconductance amplification current in the predetermined current direction according to a second voltage difference between a positive terminal and a negative input terminal of the second OTA. The first and the second current output stages are coupled in series to generate a first error output current. The error amplification signal is generated according to the first error output current which is equal to the smaller one of the first and the second transconductance amplification currents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Hung-Yu Cheng, Keng-Hong Chu, Li-Chen Cheng, Tsung-Han Yu
  • Publication number: 20230198404
    Abstract: A constant time buck-boost switching converter includes: a power switch circuit for switching a first terminal of an inductor between an input voltage and a ground, and for switching a second terminal of the inductor between an output voltage and the ground; and a modulation control circuit for generating a buck ramp signal and a boost ramp signal and for controlling the inductor according to comparisons of these two ramp signals with an error amplification signal, so as to convert the input voltage to the output voltage. The average levels of the buck ramp signal and the boost ramp signal are both equal to a product of the output voltage multiplied by a predetermined ratio. The upper limit of the buck ramp signal and the lower limit of the boost ramp signal are both equal to a product of the input voltage multiplied by the predetermined ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Hung-Yu Cheng, Tsung-Han Yu, Keng-Hong Chu
  • Patent number: 11656716
    Abstract: A control method for an optical fingerprint sensor and a touch controller is provided, for canceling or reducing capacitive loading. The optical fingerprint sensor includes a plurality of pixels, and each of the pixels has a first control signal line and a second control signal line. Each of the pixels is further coupled to a first voltage source line, a second voltage source line and a sensing line. The control method includes the step of configuring at least one of the first control signal line, the second control signal line, the first voltage source line, the second voltage source line and the sensing line to be floating when the touch controller is in a touch operation period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: NOVATEK Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Tsen-Wei Chang, Chih-Peng Hsia, Wei-Lun Shih, Hong-Chu Chen, Su-Wei Lien, Sheng-Wen Hsiao, Liang-Chi Cheng
  • Patent number: 11623371
    Abstract: A UV (ultraviolet) curing apparatus for a contact-lens polymerization process is provided. A UV curing module is equipped for the mold cavities of contact-lens curing molds, including a plurality of first UV light sources arranged above the mold cavities and a plurality of second UV light sources arranged below the mold cavities. A plurality of light output areas of a first light guide device guides the light beams emitted by the first UV light sources to illuminate upper light receiving surfaces of the molds. A plurality of reflecting plates of a second light guide device reflects and scatters the light beams emitted by the second UV light sources to lower light receiving surfaces of the molds. Thereby, the contact-lens polymer inside the molds is uniformly cured, and the yield is raised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Hope Vision Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih Hong Chu, Zheng Jun Su, Cheng Tai Jao, Hsin Pei Yu, Huan Chiu Tsen
  • Publication number: 20230044296
    Abstract: A method of providing learning to a user by a terminal includes the steps of: receiving user information from the user; displaying a first area for delivering information provided by a server to the user on the basis of the user information; displaying a second area for delivering a learning journey of the user to the user, wherein the second area includes a first icon representing a score predicted through a first test, one or more second icons representing a score predicted for each learning cycle, and a third icon representing a target score of the user; displaying an icon representing a learning cycle being performed by the user in the second area; and displaying a third area for delivering information related to the learning cycle being performed by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: RIIID INC.
    Inventors: Su Hong CHU, Min Sung Noh, Hae Chan Kim, Bo Ra Kim
  • Publication number: 20220212427
    Abstract: A UV (ultraviolet) curing apparatus for a contact-lens polymerization process is provided. A UV curing module is equipped for the mold cavities of contact-lens curing molds, including a plurality of first UV light sources arranged above the mold cavities and a plurality of second UV light sources arranged below the mold cavities. A plurality of first light output areas of a first light guide device guides the light beams emitted by the first UV light sources to illuminate upper light receiving surfaces of the molds. A plurality of second light output areas of a second light guide device guides the light beams emitted by the second UV light sources to illuminate lower light receiving surfaces of the molds. Thereby, the contact-lens polymer inside the molds is uniformly cured, and the yield is raised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: SHIH HONG CHU, ZHENG JUN SU, CHENG TAI JAO, HSIN PEI YU, HUAN CHIU TSEN
  • Publication number: 20220212373
    Abstract: A UV (ultraviolet) curing apparatus for a contact-lens polymerization process is provided. A UV curing module is equipped for the mold cavities of contact-lens curing molds, including a plurality of first UV light sources arranged above the mold cavities and a plurality of second UV light sources arranged below the mold cavities. A plurality of light output areas of a first light guide device guides the light beams emitted by the first UV light sources to illuminate upper light receiving surfaces of the molds. A plurality of reflecting plates of a second light guide device reflects and scatters the light beams emitted by the second UV light sources to lower light receiving surfaces of the molds. Thereby, the contact-lens polymer inside the molds is uniformly cured, and the yield is raised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: SHIH HONG CHU, ZHENG JUN SU, CHENG TAI JAO, HSIN PEI YU, HUAN CHIU TSEN
  • Publication number: 20220197466
    Abstract: A control method for an optical fingerprint sensor and a touch controller is provided, for canceling or reducing capacitive loading. The optical fingerprint sensor includes a plurality of pixels, and each of the pixels has a first control signal line and a second control signal line. Each of the pixels is further coupled to a first voltage source line, a second voltage source line and a sensing line. The control method includes the step of configuring at least one of the first control signal line, the second control signal line, the first voltage source line, the second voltage source line and the sensing line to be floating when the touch controller is in a touch operation period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: NOVATEK Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Tsen-Wei Chang, Chih-Peng Hsia, Wei-Lun Shih, Hong-Chu Chen, Su-Wei Lien, Sheng-Wen Hsiao, Liang-Chi Cheng
  • Publication number: 20220179239
    Abstract: A lens for slowing or preventing the development of myopia includes an optical portion and a peripheral portion surrounding the optical portion. The distribution of the refractive power of the optical portion is expressed by an exponential growth function. Assume that a specific condition is satisfied. The farther away from the center of the lens, the greater the change in the refractive power. Thus, a defocus area is formed to control and prevent eye myopia. Besides, the distribution of refractive power can provide a larger visible area in order to effectively avoid visual instability caused by lens sliding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: SHIH HONG CHU, CHAO CHENG CHEN, YA RU BAI, HUAN CHIU TSEN
  • Patent number: 11308306
    Abstract: A control method for an optical fingerprint sensor and a touch controller are provided for canceling or reducing capacitive loading. The optical fingerprint sensor includes a plurality of pixels, and each of the pixels has a first control signal line and a second control signal line. Each of the pixels is further coupled to a first voltage source line, a second voltage source line and a sensing line. The control method includes the step of applying an anti-loading driving (ALD) signal on at least one of the first control signal line, the second control signal line, the first voltage source line, the second voltage source line and the sensing line when the touch controller is in a touch operation period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: NOVATEK Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Tsen-Wei Chang, Chih-Peng Hsia, Wei-Lun Shih, Hong-Chu Chen, Su-Wei Lien, Sheng-Wen Hsiao, Liang-Chi Cheng
  • Patent number: 11295108
    Abstract: A control method for an optical fingerprint sensor is provided for canceling or reducing capacitive loading. The optical fingerprint sensor includes a plurality of pixels, and each of the pixels has a first control signal line and a second control signal line. Each of the pixels is further coupled to a first voltage source line, a second voltage source line and a sensing line. The control method includes a plurality of steps, and the steps are applying a first anti-loading driving (ALD) signal on the second control signal line, and applying a second ALD signal on at least one of the first control signal line, the first voltage source line, the second voltage source line and the sensing line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: NOVATEK Microeletronics Corp.
    Inventors: Tsen-Wei Chang, Chih-Peng Hsia, Wei-Lun Shih, Hong-Chu Chen, Su-Wei Lien, Sheng-Wen Hsiao, Liang-Chi Cheng
  • Publication number: 20210081640
    Abstract: The present invention provides a control method for an optical fingerprint sensor and a touch controller. The optical fingerprint sensor includes a plurality of pixels, and each of the pixels has a first control signal line and a second control signal line. Each of the pixels is further coupled to a first voltage source line, a second voltage source line and a sensing line. The control method includes the step of applying an anti-loading driving (ALD) signal on at least one of the first control signal line, the second control signal line, the first voltage source line, the second voltage source line and the sensing line when the touch controller is in a touch operation period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Tsen-Wei Chang, Chih-Peng Hsia, Wei-Lun Shih, Hong-Chu Chen, Su-Wei Lien, Sheng-Wen Hsiao, Liang-Chi Cheng
  • Patent number: 10867933
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes forming a first overlay grating over a substrate. The first overlay grating has a first strip portion and a second strip portion, and the first strip portion and the second strip portion are elongated in a first elongated axis and are spaced apart from each other. The method includes forming a layer over the first overlay grating. The layer has a first trench elongated in a second elongated axis, the second elongated axis is substantially perpendicular to the first elongated axis, and the first trench extends across the first strip portion and the second strip portion. The method includes forming a second overlay grating over the layer. The second overlay grating has a third strip portion and a fourth strip portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Long-Yi Chen, Jia-Hong Chu, Chi-Wen Lai, Chia-Ching Liang, Kai-Hsiung Chen, Yu-Ching Wang, Po-Chung Cheng, Hsin-Chin Lin, Meng-Wei Chen, Kuei-Shun Chen
  • Publication number: 20200365520
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes forming a first overlay grating over a substrate. The first overlay grating has a first strip portion and a second strip portion, and the first strip portion and the second strip portion are elongated in a first elongated axis and are spaced apart from each other. The method includes forming a layer over the first overlay grating. The layer has a first trench elongated in a second elongated axis, the second elongated axis is substantially perpendicular to the first elongated axis, and the first trench extends across the first strip portion and the second strip portion. The method includes forming a second overlay grating over the layer. The second overlay grating has a third strip portion and a fourth strip portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Long-Yi CHEN, Jia-Hong CHU, Chi-Wen LAI, Chia-Ching LIANG, Kai-Hsiung CHEN, Yu-Ching WANG, Po-Chung CHENG, Hsin-Chin LIN, Meng-Wei CHEN, Kuei-Shun CHEN
  • Publication number: 20200342196
    Abstract: The present invention provides a control method for an optical fingerprint sensor. The optical fingerprint sensor includes a plurality of pixels, and each of the pixels has a first control signal line and a second control signal line. Each of the pixels is further coupled to a first voltage source line, a second voltage source line and a sensing line. The control method includes a plurality of steps, and the steps are applying a first anti-loading driving (ALD) signal on the second control signal line, and applying a second ALD signal on at least one of the first control signal line, the first voltage source line, the second voltage source line and the sensing line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Tsen-Wei Chang, Chih-Peng Hsia, Wei-Lun Shih, Hong-Chu Chen, Su-Wei Lien, Sheng-Wen Hsiao, Liang-Chi Cheng
  • Patent number: 10734325
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes forming a first overlay grating over a substrate. The method includes forming a layer over the first overlay grating. The method includes forming a second overlay grating over the layer. The second overlay grating has a third strip portion and a fourth strip portion, the third strip portion and the fourth strip portion are elongated in the first elongated axis and are spaced apart from each other, there is a second distance between a third sidewall of the third strip portion and a fourth sidewall of the fourth strip portion, the third sidewall faces away from the fourth strip portion, the fourth sidewall faces the third strip portion, the first distance is substantially equal to the second distance, and the first trench extends across the third strip portion and the fourth strip portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Long-Yi Chen, Jia-Hong Chu, Chi-Wen Lai, Chia-Ching Liang, Kai-Hsiung Chen, Yu-Ching Wang, Po-Chung Cheng, Hsin-Chin Lin, Meng-Wei Chen, Kuei-Shun Chen
  • Publication number: 20200058595
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes forming a first overlay grating over a substrate. The method includes forming a layer over the first overlay grating. The method includes forming a second overlay grating over the layer. The second overlay grating has a third strip portion and a fourth strip portion, the third strip portion and the fourth strip portion are elongated in the first elongated axis and are spaced apart from each other, there is a second distance between a third sidewall of the third strip portion and a fourth sidewall of the fourth strip portion, the third sidewall faces away from the fourth strip portion, the fourth sidewall faces the third strip portion, the first distance is substantially equal to the second distance, and the first trench extends across the third strip portion and the fourth strip portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Long-Yi CHEN, Jia-Hong CHU, Chi-Wen LAI, Chia-Ching LIANG, Kai-Hsiung CHEN, Yu-Ching WANG, Po-Chung CHENG, Hsin-Chin LIN, Meng-Wei CHEN, Kuei-Shun CHEN