Patents by Inventor Hsuan-Chuan Chen

Hsuan-Chuan Chen 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: 9407191
    Abstract: In a driving switching system, an H-bridge circuit includes a first P-type MOSFET, a first N-type MOSFET, a second P-type MOSFET and a second N-type MOSFET. The first N-type MOSFET connects to the first P-type MOSFET so as to have a first connection terminal. The second N-type MOSFET connects to the second P-type MOSFET so as to have a second connection terminal, wherein the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal are connected to a coil. A first and a second kickback voltage detection module respectively detect a first kickback voltage at the first connection terminal and a second kickback voltage at the second connection terminal. In the accompanying method, a first and a second driving module are selectively used to switch the first and second P-type MOSFET and the first and second N-type MOSFET once the first and second kickback voltages reach a first or a second threshold voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Feeling Technology Corp.
    Inventor: Hsuan-Chuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20150381100
    Abstract: In a driving switching system, an H-bridge circuit includes a first P-type MOSFET, a first N-type MOSFET, a second P-type MOSFET and a second N-type MOSFET. The first N-type MOSFET connects to the first P-type MOSFET so as to have a first connection terminal. The second N-type MOSFET connects to the second P-type MOSFET so as to have a second connection terminal, wherein the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal are connected to a coil. A first and a second kickback voltage detection module respectively detect a first kickback voltage at the first connection terminal and a second kickback voltage at the second connection terminal. In the accompanying method, a first and a second driving module are selectively used to switch the first and second P-type MOSFET and the first and second N-type MOSFET once the first and second kickback voltages reach a first or a second threshold voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventor: HSUAN-CHUAN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20150002069
    Abstract: A driving switching system includes an H-bridge circuit, at least a kickback voltage detection module and at least a driving module. The H-bridge circuit includes a first P-type MOSFET, a first N-type MOSFET, a second P-type MOSFET and a second N-type MOSFET. The first N-type MOSFET connects the first P-type MOSFET to have a first connection terminal, and the second N-type MOSFET connects the second P-type MOSFET to have a second connection terminal, in which both the terminals are connected to a coil. The kickback voltage detection module is used to detect a first kickback voltage at the first connection terminal and a second kickback voltage at the second connection terminal. The driving module switches the P-type MOSFET and the N-type MOSFET so as to drive a motor as the first or the second kickback voltage reaches a first or a second threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: FEELING TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventor: HSUAN-CHUAN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140327094
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure for electromagnetic induction sensing and a method for manufacturing the same are provided: forming the Hall sensor in a first semiconductor fabrication; forming the passivation layer above the Hall sensor to cover the Hall sensor according to the first semiconductor fabrication; and forming the current-carrying layer above the passivation layer in a second semiconductor fabrication to form the semiconductor structure for electromagnetic induction sensing. The current-carrying layer carries the current to be sensed; and the Hall sensor senses the magnetic field generated. The Hall sensor generates a voltage or a current signal proportional to the strength of the current to be sensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: FEELING TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: TENG-TSAI LIN, WEN-JUNG SU, HSUAN-CHUAN CHEN
  • Patent number: 8836261
    Abstract: A detection control system includes a sensing unit, a control module and a driving module for a motor including a rotor and a stator. The sensing unit electrically connects the motor to sense a first and a second magnetic pole of the rotor cross a chip disposed between the rotor and the stator; a third magnetic pole is alternated to a forth magnetic pole of the stator to generate a sensing signal. A detection unit of the control module detects a kickback voltage value generated by a first current value changing to a second current value to calculate a minimum current value to generate a detecting signal. A timing unit receives the sensing and the detecting signal to calculate a first and a second period of time, and a discharging time. The driving module drives the rotor by receiving a control signal the control unit generates by controlling an alternating time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Feeling Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiang Yen, Hsuan-Chuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20140062367
    Abstract: A detection control system includes a sensing unit, a control module and a driving module for a motor including a rotor and a stator. The sensing unit electrically connects the motor to sense a first and a second magnetic pole of the rotor cross a chip disposed between the rotor and the stator; a third magnetic pole is alternated to a forth magnetic pole of the stator to generate a sensing signal. A detection unit of the control module detects a kickback voltage value generated by a first current value changing to a second current value to calculate a minimum current value to generate a detecting signal. A timing unit receives the sensing and the detecting signal to calculate a first and a second period of time, and a discharging time. The driving module drives the rotor by receiving a control signal the control unit generates by controlling an alternating time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: FEELING TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: SHENG-HSIANG YEN, HSUAN-CHUAN CHEN
  • Patent number: 8274250
    Abstract: A method for controlling a direct current (DC) brushless motor, and a control circuit thereof are provided. The DC brushless motor is sensorless. In response to a digital output signal that is applied to drive the direct current brushless motor, detection of a back electromotive force (BEMF) is ceased in a predetermined time interval, so as to avoid detecting erroneous BEMF and keep normal operation of the direct current brushless motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Feeling Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Chuan Chen, Wen-Jung Su
  • Patent number: 8243474
    Abstract: The control circuit for power supplying includes a driving module and a control module, wherein the driving module includes a first switch, a second switch, a third switch, and a fourth switch. In a first power supply mode, the first switch and the second switch are turned on, and the third switch and the fourth switch are turned off. The load current flows to the ground terminal via the first switch, the inductive load, and the second switch. When the control module sends a switching signal to the driving module, the first switch and the second switch are turned off and the third switch and the fourth switch are turned on, and the load current flows to the high potential terminal via the fourth switch, the inductive load, and the third switch due to the current inertia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Feeling Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Chuan Chen, Teng-Tsai Lin
  • Patent number: 8164291
    Abstract: An apparatus for starting a direct current brushless motor and a method thereof are provided. The direct current brushless motor comprises a plurality of windings. The control apparatus comprises a sense amplifier, a differential circuit, and a control circuit. The sense amplifier is configured to detect a first back electro-motive force of a non-electrified first winding. The differential circuit is configured to calculate a differential value of the first back electro-motive force. The control circuit is configured to provide a current to two of the windings and to switch the current to another two of the windings to start the direct current brushless motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Feeling Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Chuan Chen, Teng-Tsai Lin
  • Patent number: 8106611
    Abstract: A switching regulation circuit for a dual-winding motor apparatus is provided. The switching regulation circuit comprises a gate-controlled device and a driving circuit. When one of the two windings generates an induced voltage signal greater than a threshold value, the driving circuit generates an output signal for turning on the gate-controlled transistor. Thereby, a parasitic diode of the gate-controlled device will not be turned on and damage the entire circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Feeling Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Chuan Chen, Teng-Tsai Lin
  • Publication number: 20110022858
    Abstract: The control circuit for power supplying includes a driving module and a control module, wherein the driving module includes a first switch, a second switch, a third switch, and a fourth switch. In a first power supply mode, the first switch and the second switch are turned on, and the third switch and the fourth switch are turned off. The load current flows to the ground terminal via the first switch, the inductive load, and the second switch. When the control module sends a switching signal to the driving module, the first switch and the second switch are turned off and the third switch and the fourth switch are turned on, and the load current flows to the high potential terminal via the fourth switch, the inductive load, and the third switch due to the current inertia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: FEELING TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: HSUAN-CHUAN CHEN, TENG-TSAI LIN
  • Publication number: 20090257740
    Abstract: A switching regulation circuit for a dual-winding motor apparatus is provided. The switching regulation circuit comprises a gate-controlled device and a driving circuit. When one of the two windings generates an induced voltage signal greater than a threshold value, the driving circuit generates an output signal for turning on the gate-controlled transistor. Thereby, a parasitic diode of the gate-controlled device will not be turned on and damage the entire circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: FEELING TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Chuan Chen, Teng-Tsai Lin
  • Publication number: 20090179603
    Abstract: An apparatus for starting a direct current brushless motor and a method thereof are provided. The direct current brushless motor comprises a plurality of windings. The control apparatus comprises a sense amplifier, a differential circuit, and a control circuit. The sense amplifier is configured to detect a first back electromotive force of a non-electrified first winding. The differential circuit is configured to calculate a differential value of the first back electromotive force. The control circuit is configured to provide a current to two of the windings and to switch the current to another two of the windings to start the direct current brushless motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: FEELING TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Chuan Chen, Teng-Tsai Lin
  • Publication number: 20090174355
    Abstract: A starting apparatus for a direct current (DC) brushless motor and a method thereof are provided. The DC brushless motor comprises a plurality of windings presenting a joint connection via a common connection. The starting apparatus provides current to two of the three windings and rotates the DC brushless motor to obtain a Back Electro-Motive Force (BEMF) from the floating winding. Then, the starting apparatus provides a current to another two windings to operate the motor according to the variation of BEMF induced by the swing of the motor when it rotates to a static equilibrium point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: FEELING TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Wen-Jung Su, Hsuan-Chuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20090167226
    Abstract: A method for controlling a direct current (DC) brushless motor, and a control circuit thereof are provided. The DC brushless motor is sensorless. In response to a digital output signal that is applied to drive the direct current brushless motor, detection of a back electromotive force (BEMF) is ceased in a predetermined time interval, so as to avoid detecting erroneous BEMF and keep normal operation of the direct current brushless motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: FEELING TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Chuan Chen, Wen-Jung Su
  • Patent number: 7412156
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a brushless dc motor driver circuit capable of reducing vibration or shock noise and a method thereof. The brushless dc motor driver circuit of the present invention comprises a Time-Voltage Digital/Analog Converter. The Time-Voltage Digital/Analog Converter further comprises: at least one magnetic field detecting circuit, at least one counter, and a signal processor. The Time-Voltage Digital/Analog Converter is connected to a driver circuit of a brushless dc motor and detects the periodically varying magnetic field of the brushless dc motor. Based on the rising time and the falling time of the preceding magnetic field variation, the Time-Voltage Digital/Analog Converter calculates the elapsed time from the current phase-change point and generates a linearly rising signal and a linearly falling signal. Then, those two sets of analog signals are used to drive the brushless dc motor. Thereby, the vibration or shock noise of the brushless dc motor is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Feeling Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Teng-Tsai Lin, Hsuan-Chuan Chen, Wen-Jung Su
  • Publication number: 20080107407
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a brushless dc motor driver circuit capable of reducing vibration or shock noise and a method thereof. The brushless dc motor driver circuit of the present invention comprises a Time-Voltage Digital/Analog Converter. The Time-Voltage Digital/Analog Converter further comprises: at least one magnetic field detecting circuit, at least one counter, and a signal processor. The Time-Voltage Digital/Analog Converter is connected to a driver circuit of a brushless dc motor and detects the periodically varying magnetic field of the brushless dc motor. Based on the rising time and the falling time of the preceding magnetic field variation, the Time-Voltage Digital/Analog Converter calculates the elapsed time from the current phase-change point and generates a linearly rising signal and a linearly falling signal. Then, those two sets of analog signals are used to drive the brushless dc motor. Thereby, the vibration or shock noise of the brushless dc motor is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Teng-Tsai LIN, Hsuan-Chuan Chen, Wen-Jung Su