Patents by Inventor Hsiao-Tung Ku

Hsiao-Tung Ku 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: 10752119
    Abstract: An intelligent power distributing system for charging station includes at least one charging module; an intelligent switching unit coupled to the at least one charging module; at least two charging guns coupled to the intelligent switching unit; and at least two system controlling and monitoring units coupled to the at least two charging guns respectively, each of the at least two system controlling and monitoring units being coupled to the at least one charging module, one of the at least two system controlling and monitoring units transmitting instructions to the intelligent switching unit according to the power outputting states of the at least two charging guns, such that the intelligent switching unit dynamically distributes the charging power of the at least one charging module to one or more of the at least two charging guns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: PHIHONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, YingChieh Yeh, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Patent number: 10328812
    Abstract: A power supply system with automatic switchover voltage for vehicle control unit is proposed. The system comprises a supply communication module configured to communicate with a vehicle control unit, the supply communication module comprising a power supply module to provide power for a vehicle control unit; and a communication device coupled to the supply communication module for showing power supply status; wherein the supply communication module provides a first direct voltage and communicates with the vehicle control unit before supplying power, and if the supply communication module does not receive any message from the vehicle control unit within a first time interval, the supply communication module automatically switches to a second direct voltage from the first direct voltage or automatically increases the first direct voltage within a second time interval, and supplies power to the vehicle control unit; and wherein the second direct voltage is greater than the first direct voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Phihong Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Ying-Chieh Yeh, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Patent number: 10272791
    Abstract: A method of intelligent power distribution for a charging system with double charging terminals is provided. The method of the present invention comprises the following steps, determining whether a first vehicle is requesting for charging or not. Then, the next step is determining whether a second vehicle is charging in the system or not. If the determination is affirmative, the first vehicle is then charged by remainder power modules. In the following, it is determining whether remainder power modules can be used for a second output terminal. Subsequently, it is determining whether the first vehicle needs more power by charging. If the determination is affirmative, the remainder power modules are charging to the first vehicle via the second output terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: PHIHONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Ying-Chieh Yeh, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Patent number: 10236698
    Abstract: The present invention provides a movable charging apparatus comprising a house, at least one storage portion and a plurality of movable units. The house is provided to allow a power converting module. The storage portions, located at a side of the house, is provided to allow a power cable and a charging cable. The plurality of movable units are located at a bottom of the house. The apparatus further comprises a control module, an auxiliary power module, a circuit breaker, a metering module, a thermal unit and a filtering unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Phihong Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Patent number: 10218204
    Abstract: A charging method on constant current mode includes communicating with a rechargeable battery by a central control module to obtain a first current and a first voltage required to charge the rechargeable battery; receiving a first current output instruction and a first voltage output instruction by first and second charging modules; outputting a second voltage and a second current to the rechargeable battery and transmitting an output value of the second voltage and an output value of the second current to the central control module by the first charging module; and when the central control module detects that difference between the output value of the second voltage and the first voltage is smaller than a predetermined voltage value, transmitting a fourth current output instruction, in which a fourth current equals the first current minus a predetermined current value, to the first charging module by the central control module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: PHIHONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Ying-Chieh Yeh, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Patent number: 10027144
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liftable charging apparatus with water level detection. The liftable charging apparatus comprises a control module, a power module, a detective module, an overvoltage protection module and a lifting module. The power module, coupled to the control module, comprises an AC/DC converting unit for converting AC current into DC current. The detective module, coupled to the control module, comprises a water level detection unit and a micro-switch. The water level detection unit is provided to detect a height of outside water level. The overvoltage protection module is coupled to the power module and the detective module. The lifting module is coupled to the control module. Wherein the overvoltage protection module is triggered by the micro-switch and the lifting module is driven when the height of outside water level is greater than a default value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: PHIHONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Publication number: 20180191171
    Abstract: A charging method on constant current mode includes communicating with a rechargeable battery by a central control module to obtain a first current and a first voltage required to charge the rechargeable battery; receiving a first current output instruction and a first voltage output instruction by first and second charging modules; outputting a second voltage and a second current to the rechargeable battery and transmitting an output value of the second voltage and an output value of the second current to the central control module by the first charging module; and when the central control module detects that difference between the output value of the second voltage and the first voltage is smaller than a predetermined voltage value, transmitting a fourth current output instruction, in which a fourth current equals the first current minus a predetermined current value, to the first charging module by the central control module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: PHIHONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Ying-Chieh Yeh, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Publication number: 20180178662
    Abstract: An intelligent power distributing system for charging station includes at least one charging module; an intelligent switching unit coupled to the at least one charging module; at least two charging guns coupled to the intelligent switching unit; and at least two system controlling and monitoring units coupled to the at least two charging guns respectively, each of the at least two system controlling and monitoring units being coupled to the at least one charging module, one of the at least two system controlling and monitoring units transmitting instructions to the intelligent switching unit according to the power outputting states of the at least two charging guns, such that the intelligent switching unit dynamically distributes the charging power of the at least one charging module to one or more of the at least two charging guns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Chun-Chen CHEN, Jian-Hsieng LEE, YingChieh YEH, Hsiao-Tung KU
  • Publication number: 20180159351
    Abstract: The invention discloses a bidirectional vehicle-mounted charge and discharge system, which is applied to a vehicle-mounted battery. It is characterized by comprising: an AC/DC conversion module, it is configured to perform AC/DC power conversion; and a DC/DC conversion module, it is coupled to the AC/DC conversion module to stabilize the output voltage and current and charge the vehicle-mounted battery. The AC/DC conversion module and the DC/DC conversion module comprise at least one bidirectional conversion circuit, it is configured to carry out discharge of the vehicle-mounted battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Chih-Hsiang Chuang, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Publication number: 20180050600
    Abstract: A method of intelligent power distribution for a charging system with double charging terminals is provided. The method of the present invention comprises the following steps, determining whether a first vehicle is requesting for charging or not. Then, the next step is determining whether a second vehicle is charging in the system or not. If the determination is affirmative, the first vehicle is then charged by remainder power modules. In the following, it is determining whether remainder power modules can be used for a second output terminal. Subsequently, it is determining whether the first vehicle needs more power by charging. If the determination is affirmative, the remainder power modules are charging to the first vehicle via the second output terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Ying-Chieh Yeh, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Publication number: 20180022225
    Abstract: A power supply system with automatic switchover voltage for vehicle control unit is proposed. The system comprises a supply communication module configured to communicate with a vehicle control unit, the supply communication module comprising a power supply module to provide power for a vehicle control unit; and a communication device coupled to the supply communication module for showing power supply status; wherein the supply communication module provides a first direct voltage and communicates with the vehicle control unit before supplying power, and if the supply communication module does not receive any message from the vehicle control unit within a first time interval, the supply communication module automatically switches to a second direct voltage from the first direct voltage or automatically increases the first direct voltage within a second time interval, and supplies power to the vehicle control unit; and wherein the second direct voltage is greater than the first direct voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Ying-Chieh Yeh, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Publication number: 20170366024
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liftable charging apparatus with water level detection. The liftable charging apparatus comprises a control module, a power module, a detective module, an overvoltage protection module and a lifting module. The power module, coupled to the control module, comprises an AC/DC converting unit for converting AC current into DC current. The detective module, coupled to the control module, comprises a water level detection unit and a micro-switch. The water level detection unit is provided to detect a height of outside water level. The overvoltage protection module is coupled to the power module and the detective module. The lifting module is coupled to the control module. Wherein the overvoltage protection module is triggered by the micro-switch and the lifting module is driven when the height of outside water level is greater than a default value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Chun-Chen CHEN, Jian-Hsieng LEE, Hsiao-Tung KU
  • Publication number: 20170358938
    Abstract: The present invention provides a movable charging apparatus comprising a house, at least one storage portion and a plurality of movable units. The house is provided to allow a power converting module. The storage portions, located at a side of the house, is provided to allow a power cable and a charging cable. The plurality of movable units are located at a bottom of the house. The apparatus further comprises a control module, an auxiliary power module, a circuit breaker, a metering module, a thermal unit and a filtering unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Jian-Hsieng Lee, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Publication number: 20140070703
    Abstract: A wirelessly controllable light emitting diode (LED) bulb includes a plurality of LED chips to provide a light source; a wireless control module to receive a wireless signal and control ON/OFF status of the plurality of LED chips and brightness of the light source; a sleeve enclosing the wireless control module to protect the wireless control module; a driving unit to provide power needed by the plurality of LED chips according to an input power source; a threaded base portion to receive the input power source and fasten the LED bulb to a lamp holder; a base plate to carry the plurality of LED chips; and an outer bulb shell enclosing the sleeve, the plurality of LED chips and the base plate to transmit the light source and protect the sleeve, the wireless control module, the plurality of LED chips and the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: PHIHONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Chen, Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Patent number: 7183631
    Abstract: A package structure that uses a bump posited type lead frame is disclosed. The package structure uses a lead frame having holes thereon for accommodating conductive bumps of a chip or a positioning film having openings thereon for accommodating conductive bumps of a chip or both to avoid the flow and deformation of the conductive bumps during bonding so as to prevent the electrical property of the package structure from degradation and increase the reliability of the chip package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Richtek Technology Corp.
    Inventor: Hsiao-Tung Ku
  • Publication number: 20060081969
    Abstract: A package structure that uses a bump posited type lead frame is disclosed. The package structure uses a lead frame having holes thereon for accommodating conductive bumps of a chip or a positioning film having openings thereon for accommodating conductive bumps of a chip or both to avoid the flow and deformation of the conductive bumps during bonding so as to prevent the electrical property of the package structure from degradation and increase the reliability of the chip package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventor: Hsiao-Tung Ku