Patents by Inventor Hsin-Hao Lee

Hsin-Hao Lee 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).

  • Publication number: 20180293785
    Abstract: Present disclosure relates to a system for providing a simulated environment to multiple users and a method thereof. The system comprises a first wearable device operated in a first space, a second wearable device operated in a second space, and a computing unit. The first wearable device is configured to output a first scenario based on a first coordinate corresponding to the first wearable device in the simulated environment. The second wearable device is configured to output a second scenario based on a second coordinate corresponding to the second wearable device in the simulated environment. The computing unit is configured to retrieve a first spatial constraint of the first space and a second spatial constraint of the second space, and to assign the first coordinate and the second coordinate according to the first spatial constraint and the second spatial constraint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Hsin-Hao LEE, Ching-Hao LEE
  • Publication number: 20180293800
    Abstract: Present disclosure relates to a system for providing a simulated environment and a method thereof. The system comprises a first wearable device and a computing unit. The first wearable device is configured to output a first scenario of the simulated environment. The computing unit is configured to provide an indication corresponding to a mobile object in the first scenario when the mobile object is detectable in a predetermined distance distanced from the first wearable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Hsin-Hao LEE, Ching-Hao LEE
  • Patent number: 10095320
    Abstract: An accessory is provided for disposing on an electronic device, which has a plurality of device elements disposed adjacent to one edge of the electronic device. the accessory comprises a cover having a plurality of cover elements disposed in the cover. When one of the cover elements is not attached to the one of the device elements along the other edge of the electronic device, the cover is flipped along the one edge of the electronic device and the cover elements along the one edge attracted to the cover element along the corresponding edge of the cover. A control method is also provided for controlling an electronic device according to a movement of a portion of the accessory relative to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Hannes Jens Dieter Harms, Daniel Hundt, Michael Ross Massucco, Gene Woo Nam, Hsin-Hao Lee
  • Publication number: 20180026974
    Abstract: An operating method for a portable electric device is provided. The portable electric device has a fixing component, a body, and an authentication register. The authentication register is disposed in the body. The body has a first part and a second part. The operating method includes the following steps. Determining whether the fixing component is attached to the body so that the first part and the second part of the body are attached to each other to make the body be of a ring shape. Performing a first biometric ID verification when the fixing component is attached to the body. Setting the authentication register and locking the fixing component to the body when the first biometric ID verification is successful. Performing a security related application when the authentication register is set and the fixing component is locked to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Kai-Horng CHENG, Shih-Hung CHANG, Hsin-Hao LEE
  • Publication number: 20180020785
    Abstract: A wearable device, which comprises a wristband, an electronic module and a connector. The wristband comprises a housing and a band. The housing has a first end, a second end, and an accommodating space. The band has a first end extending from the first end of the housing, and a free second end opposite to the first end of the band. The electronic module disposes within the accommodating space. The connector disposes either at the second end of the housing, or at a first end of the electronic module that is closer to the second end of the housing than the first end of the housing, wherein the free second end of the band is insertable through or into the connector. Wherein there is free of any band between the second end of the housing and the connector and between the first end of the electronic module and the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: DANIEL HUNDT, NICHOLE SUZANNE ROUILLAC, KRISTINA NICOLE MARRERO, ROBIN NICHOLAS HUBBARD, MATHIAS ANDREAS HINTERMANN, LAWRENCE HERMAN FONG, MICHAEL CHE HO KEOGAN LO, STUART KYLE, HSIN-HAO LEE, HAN-WEN YEH
  • Publication number: 20170294794
    Abstract: An electronic system and a charging method are provided. The electronic system includes an electronic device and a charger. The charger is coupled to the electronic device. The electronic device senses a first state of the electronic device. The electronic device determines whether a value corresponding to the first state is greater than a first threshold. When the value corresponding to the first state is greater than the first threshold, the electronic device provides a first control signal, and the charger charges the electronic device by using a first mode according to the first control signal. When the value corresponding to the first state is not greater than the first threshold, the electronic device provides a second control signal, and the charger charges the electronic device by using a second mode according to the second control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chi-Sheng Li, Hsin-Hao Lee, Chuan-Li Wu, Shih-Ping Lin, Kun-Da He, Chih-Hsiung Chang, Kun-Wei Lin
  • Patent number: 9778754
    Abstract: A method for controlling an electronic apparatus with a display and an input device, which comprises: sensing a tilt angle of the electronic apparatus in a sleep mode, wherein the display is off and the input device is non-active in the sleep mode; activating the input device without turning on the display based on the tilt angle of the electronic apparatus; receiving a user input from the input device while the display is off; and performing a predetermined function based on the user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Abhishek Saxena, Chia-Wei Chen, Hsin-Hao Lee, Ssu-Po Chin
  • Publication number: 20170250722
    Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
  • Patent number: 9685986
    Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
  • Publication number: 20170134063
    Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
  • Patent number: 9502798
    Abstract: An electrical connector having a circuit board and elastic pieces is provided. The elastic pieces are disposed on the circuit board. Each elastic piece includes contact portions, fixing portions and insulating portions. The fixing portions are fixed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board. The contact portions are connected to corresponding fixing portions and are protruded from the fixing portions along a direction away from the circuit board. Each insulating portion is connected to two adjacent fixing portions, so as to connect and electrically insulate the fixing portions. Moreover, an electronic device including the above-mentioned connector is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Ying-Yen Cheng, Chia-Lin Chang, Han-Ying Lei
  • Publication number: 20160239102
    Abstract: A method for controlling an electronic apparatus with a display and an input device, which comprises: sensing a tilt angle of the electronic apparatus in a sleep mode, wherein the display is off and the input device is non-active in the sleep mode; activating the input device without turning on the display based on the tilt angle of the electronic apparatus; receiving a user input from the input device while the display is off; and performing a predetermined function based on the user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Abhishek SAXENA, Chia-Wei CHEN, Hsin-Hao LEE, Ssu-Po CHIN
  • Publication number: 20160162149
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device including a motion sensor, a processor, and a touch display is provided. The motion sensor detects motions of the mobile electronic device and generates a detection value accordingly. When the mobile electronic device is in work mode, the processor determines whether the detection value is within a first detection value range or a second detection value range. The touch display displays one of three user interfaces based on the determination described above. The first user interface has a plurality of application program icons displayed along a first side of the touch display. The second user interface has the plurality of application program icons displayed along a second side of the touch display. The third user interface has the plurality of application program icons displayed evenly between the first side of the touch display and the second side of the touch display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventor: Hsin-Hao Lee
  • Publication number: 20160092070
    Abstract: A location display method, a portable communication apparatus using the method, and a recording medium using the method are provided. The method is adapted for the portable communication apparatus having a positioning unit and a touch screen. In the method, the portable communication apparatus is positioned to obtain first location information by using the positioning unit. Next, a communication interface is displayed on the touch screen to proceed a call, in which the communication interface displays the first location information. Furthermore, a location sharing key may also be displayed in the communication interface, and a selecting operation performed on the location sharing key is received by using the touch screen, and according to contact information of an opposite party of the call, the first location information is sent to the opposite party and/or second location information sent by the opposite party is received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Kuo-Tien Chen, Hsin-Hao Lee, Chia-Lin Chang, Chun-Hsiang Wang
  • Patent number: 9300781
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable electronic device and a control method thereof. The portable electronic device includes a main body, a proximity sensor, a first speaker, a first microphone, an orientation sensor, and a processor. The main body includes first and the second sides opposing to each other. The proximity sensor, the first speaker, and the first microphone are disposed in the first side region. The orientation sensor is configured to determine an orientation of the main body. When the orientation represents that the second side is higher than the first side, the processor disables the proximity sensor and the first speaker, and it enables the first microphone to detect the received sound volume as the basis of a proximity sensing function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: HTC Corpoation
    Inventors: Chi-Yi Liao, Hsin-Hao Lee
  • Publication number: 20150316999
    Abstract: An accessory is provided for disposing on an electronic device, which has a plurality of device elements disposed adjacent to one edge of the electronic device. the accessory comprises a cover having a plurality of cover elements disposed in the cover. When one of the cover elements is not attached to the one of the device elements along the other edge of the electronic device, the cover is flipped along the one edge of the electronic device and the cover elements along the one edge attracted to the cover element along the corresponding edge of the cover. A control method is also provided for controlling an electronic device according to a movement of a portion of the accessory relative to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Hannes Jens Dieter Harms, Daniel Hundt, Michael Ross Massucco, Gene Woo Nam, Hsin-Hao Lee
  • Publication number: 20150193032
    Abstract: A method for controlling an electronic apparatus with a display and an input device, which comprises: sensing a tilt angle of the electronic apparatus in a sleep mode, wherein the display is off and the input device is non-active in the sleep mode; activating the input device without turning on the display based on the tilt angle of the electronic apparatus; receiving a user input from the input device while the display is off; and performing a predetermined function based on the user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Abhishek Saxena, Chia-Wei Chen, Hsin-Hao Lee, Ssu-Po Chin
  • Patent number: 9035901
    Abstract: A capacitive touch panel and operating and fabrication methods thereof. The capacitive touch panel has a plurality of transmitter electrodes and a plurality of receiver electrodes. An electric field is formed by the receiver electrodes and the powered one of the transmitter electrodes. The changes, caused by the touch of a user, in the electric field are used in touch recognition. The receiver electrodes are all in a fork shape. For one receiver electrode, the teeth are spaced in a first distance. Note that adjacent teeth from different and adjacent electrodes are spaced apart by another distance. The second distance is greater than the first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Te-Mu Chen, Hsin-Hao Lee
  • Patent number: 8963871
    Abstract: A handheld device is provided. The handheld device may include a sensing unit, a control unit, an operating unit, a counting module and a mode control unit. The sensing unit is for generating a sensing result based on whether a user touch is received or not. The control unit is for sending out a periodic pulse to the sensing unit, and for periodically charging and discharging the sensing unit. The counting module is for counting a pulse number of the periodic pulse, and for outputting a counting value when the sensing result indicates that the user touch is received. The operating unit is for generating a mode control signal according to the counting value. The mode control unit is for controlling the handheld device to stay in a handheld mode or a non-handheld mode according to the mode control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Chia-Jun Chia
  • Publication number: 20150049026
    Abstract: A handheld electronic device is provided. The handheld electronic device includes a storage unit, a touch display unit and a processing unit. The storage unit stores a first program. The touch display unit displays an input interface of a second program, in which the input interface includes virtual keys. The processing unit is electrically connected to the storage unit and the touch display unit. The processing unit determines that a first program activation signal is received when the input interface is displayed on the touch display unit and executes the first program in the storage unit such that the first program to processes the operation input of the input interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Yu CHEN, Hsin-Hao LEE, Tsung-Pao KUAN