Patents by Inventor I-Cheng Chuang

I-Cheng Chuang 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: 20140160641
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a housing, a touch-sensing module and a controller is provided. The touch-sensing module is embedded in the housing and includes a plurality of conductive sheets and an insulation material. The insulation material is combined with and electrically insulated from the conductive sheets. The controller is connected to the touch-sensing module, so as to identify the touch-sensing event occurring at the conductive sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: I-Cheng Chuang, Yu-Jing Liao, Ying-Yen Cheng, Hung-Wen Lin
  • Publication number: 20140092564
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a housing, a motherboard, a battery module and a display module is provided. The housing has at least an opening and an accommodating space. The motherboard is disposed in the accommodating space. The battery module is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the motherboard. The motherboard is located between the housing and the battery module. The display module is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the battery module. The battery module is located between the motherboard and the display module. At least one edge of the battery module in a width direction of the battery module is closer to a corresponding side of the housing than a corresponding edge of the motherboard in a width direction of the motherboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: I-Cheng Chuang, Yu-Jing Liao, Ying-Yen Cheng, Yin-Chou Chen
  • Patent number: 8668525
    Abstract: A method of forming a colored appearance suitable for forming a colored appearance for a conductive casing of a connector is provided. The conductive casing has a body and at least one lead. The lead extends from the body. The method of forming a colored appearance includes the following steps. A surface of the conductive casing is roughened. A conductive metal layer is formed on the roughened surface of the conductive casing. A shielding layer is formed on a part of the conductive metal layer located on the lead. A colorful conductive layer is formed on the conductive casing. The shielding layer and a part of the colorful conductive layer located on the shielding layer are removed to expose the part of the conductive metal layer on the lead. Therefore, the conductive casing has a colored appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Tu, I-Cheng Chuang
  • Publication number: 20140065890
    Abstract: A connector module includes an electrical connector and a sound-receiving component. The connector includes an insulation casing and multiple conductive terminals disposed at and passing through the insulating casing. The insulation casing has a jack hole at the outer-side thereof and a channel at the inner-side thereof and extending along an axial direction. The connector is adapted to connect the plug plugged into the channel from the jack hole. The sound-receiving component is disposed at the insulation casing along a radial direction, wherein the insulation casing has an opening communicated with the channel and corresponding to the sound-receiving component and the sound-receiving component is adapted to receive the sound transmitted into the channel from the jack hole via the opening. A handheld electronic device is also provided which includes a casing and a connector module disposed in the casing and adapted to connect a plug or receive a sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ying-Yen Cheng, I-Cheng Chuang, Chih-Wei Tu, Yin-Chou Chen
  • Publication number: 20140051296
    Abstract: A method of forming a colored appearance suitable for forming a colored appearance for a conductive casing of a connector is provided. The conductive casing has a body and at least one lead. The lead extends from the body. The method of forming a colored appearance includes the following steps. A surface of the conductive casing is roughened. A conductive metal layer is formed on the roughened surface of the conductive casing. A shielding layer is formed on a part of the conductive metal layer located on the lead. A colorful conductive layer is formed on the conductive casing. The shielding layer and a part of the colorful conductive layer located on the shielding layer are removed to expose the part of the conductive metal layer on the lead. Therefore, the conductive casing has a colored appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Tu, I-Cheng Chuang
  • Patent number: 8594754
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a first module, a second module movable relative to the first module, and an elastic component. The second module has a slot and a convex surface on opposite sides thereof, wherein a sliding portion of the first module is movably received in the slot. When the second module moves relative to the first module to a closed or open position, the sliding portion abuts a first or second end surface of the slot. The elastic component is disposed in the first module and has a retractable end portion contacting the convex surface. When the second module moves with respect to the first module, the end portion slides along the convex surface and exerts an elastic force on the second module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: I-Cheng Chuang, Yao-Wen Yeh, Yu-Huei Tsai
  • Publication number: 20130271896
    Abstract: A display unit and an electronic device and an assembling method are provided, wherein the electronic device includes a case and a display unit. The case includes a holding compartment. The display unit is accommodated in the holding compartment, and includes a display module, a transparent cover layer and a transparent adhesive tape. The transparent adhesive tape is configured between the display module and the transparent adhesive tape, and the transparent adhesive tape is adhered to the transparent cover layer. The transparent adhesive tape includes a flange portion extending beyond the display module, and the flange portion can be bent to secure the display unit to the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Hu, Hsien-Wei Juan, I-Cheng Chuang, Yi-Ting Liu, Shih-Po Chien, Yin-Chou Chen
  • Publication number: 20130271384
    Abstract: A touch panel including a first transparent flexible substrate, a plurality of first connection lines, a plurality of second connection lines, a first sensing layer, and a second sensing layer is provided. The first transparent flexible substrate has a first side and a second side and includes a first carrying portion and a first leading portion. The first connection lines and the second connection lines are respectively disposed at the first side and the second side and are extended from the first carrying portion to the first leading portion. The first sensing layer and the second sensing layer have plural transparent electrode patterns and are respectively disposed at the first side and the second side of the first carrying portion. The transparent electrode patterns are respectively connected with the first connection lines and the second connection lines. A handheld electronic device with a touch input function is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: I-Cheng Chuang, Chih-Kai Hu, Chun-Lung Huang, Shih-Po Chien, Yi-Ting Liu
  • Publication number: 20130265470
    Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a camera device and a support ring. The camera device includes a substrate, an image sensor device on the substrate, and a holder for covering the image sensor device, wherein the holder includes a side portion placed around the image sensor device. The support ring is fixed to and laterally extends from the side portion of the holder, and is attached onto a wall portion of the chassis. A portable device with the camera module is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hsin-Chih LIU, Yu-Jing LIAO, Ying-Yen CHENG, Yin-Chou CHEN, I-Cheng CHUANG, Chia-Huan CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130229362
    Abstract: For a communication device having a touch module or a touch display module, a near field communicable NFC antenna pattern is disposed on a component above a touch sensor unit of the touch module or the touch display module, which places the NFC antenna pattern away from the shielding easily generated from the metallic frame or metallic housing of the communication device. The NFC antenna pattern may be printed on a bottom side, a top side, or in the interior of a cover lens of the touch module or the touch display module, or on a surface of a deco film outside the cover lens. A ferrite sheet may also be disposed between the NFC antenna pattern and the touch sensor unit for further preventing electromagnetic interference from the touch sensor unit or other internal components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Yi-Ting Liu, I-Cheng Chuang, Chih-Kai Hu, Shih-Po Chien, Wei-Yang Wu
  • Publication number: 20130149914
    Abstract: A socket connector having high current carrying capacity is provided by enlarging cross-section of particular terminals, to meet requirement such as transmitting large current or quick charge. Furthermore, a plug connector coupled with the socket connector, a connector assembly including the socket connector and the plug connector, and a handheld electronic device applying the socket connector are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Tu, Ta-Wei Liu, I-Cheng Chuang
  • Publication number: 20130082943
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided suitable for operation by a single user. The portable electronic device comprises a main body and at least a thin film pattern. The main body has a display region and a non-display region coupled to the display region. The thin film pattern is disposed on a local region of the display region, on a local region of the non-display region, or on both a local region of the display region and a local region of the non-display region. The thin film pattern is visible while a user does not operate the portable electronic device. The thin film pattern is invisible while a user operates the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yao-Wen Yeh, I-Cheng Chuang
  • Patent number: 8379396
    Abstract: A connecting mechanism is provided to connect an input module to a display module of an electronic device, wherein the display module is slidable relative to the input module along a first direction. The connecting mechanism includes a FPC and a sliding hinge comprising a fixed member fixed to the input module, a slider fixed to the display module, and a sliding plate fixed to the slider and movably received in a concave space of the fixed member. The FPC has a first portion extended from a side wall of the fixed member to the middle of the slider along a second direction, and the first portion is bent and extended along the first direction to an opening of the slider. A bent portion of the FPC passes through the opening to connect the first portion and a second portion of the FPC, wherein the first and second portions are on opposite sides of the slider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chien-Wei Huang, Ying-Xing Lee, I-Cheng Chuang
  • Patent number: 8369076
    Abstract: A moving mechanism is provided, including a torsion hinge, a slider, a lock member, and an elastic member disposed on the slider. The torsion hinge has a first plate and a second plate rotatable relative to each other. The lock member is rotatable relative to the first plate, and the slider is movably disposed on the second plate. When the moving mechanism is in a closed state, the lock member is engaged with a slot portion of the second plate, so as to restrict the second plate in a predetermined angle. When the slider slides relative to the second plate to a critical position, the elastic member pushes the lock member to release from the slot portion, such that the second plate is rotatable to an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: I-Cheng Chuang, Ying-Xing Lee, Chien-Wei Huang, Ying-Yen Cheng, Ying-Hao Yeh
  • Patent number: 8335078
    Abstract: A portable electronic device including a first body, a second body, a sliding module, a flexible electrical member, and a first seal member is provided. The first body has a first opening. The sliding module is disposed between the first and the second bodies. The sliding module has a second opening. The flexible electrical member passes through the first and the second openings, and is connected between the first and the second bodies. The first seal member is disposed between the sliding module and the first body and surrounds the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ying-Xing Lee, I-Cheng Chuang, Chien-Wei Huang
  • Patent number: 8325912
    Abstract: A linkage mechanism is configured between two relatively slidable first housing and second housing of a handheld device. The linkage mechanism can be actuated by a first actuator of the first housing when the second housing slides out at an opening status relative to the first housing. The linkage mechanism is actuated to rotate and then to drive a second actuator to slide on the second housing and the second actuator forces a supporter, which pivots to the second housing, to open at a predetermined angle relative to the second housing. The handheld device is made steady on a plane through the support provided by the opened supporter. When the handheld device slides in at a closing status, a restoring spring configured between the supporter and the second housing automatically folds the supporter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Hu, I-Cheng Chuang
  • Patent number: 8307510
    Abstract: A moving mechanism of an electronic device is provided, including a first member, a second member, a sliding member slidably connected to the first member, and a pivot rotatably connecting the second member with the sliding member. When the first member slides relative to the sliding member, a latch member on the first member is pressed by the sliding member to a retracted position. When the sliding member is released from an initial angle and rotates relative to the second member, the latch member is pushed by a resilient element and is joined in a recess of the sliding member, thus preventing sliding between the first member and the sliding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: I-Cheng Chuang, Ying-Xing Lee, Chien-Wei Huang, Ying-Yen Cheng, Ying-Hao Yeh
  • Patent number: 8286307
    Abstract: A multi-staged hinge assembly and a portable electrical device comprising the multi-staged hinge assembly are provided. The multi-staged hinge assembly utilizes a spindle with a non-circular cross-section and the relative movement resulting from the movable components disposed on the spindle, such that one of the body portions of the portable electrical device automatically tilts in an angle after the body portions slides with each other. The user could further adjust the angle to meet various use conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ying-Yen Cheng, Ying-Xing Lee, I-Cheng Chuang
  • Patent number: 8208870
    Abstract: A wireless communication device having an antenna area includes at least a first component, a second component and a connector. The connector is made of ceramic material and is disposed in the antenna area for fixing and connecting the first component and the second component so as to avoid interference with the antenna. Adopting the ceramic connecters enables the wireless communication device to have the advantages of good locking performance, good antennal transmission efficiency and elegant appearance simultaneously and to provide an electrostatic shielding function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: I-Cheng Chuang, Chi-Chieh Chan
  • Patent number: D681556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Tu, Ta-Wei Liu, I-Cheng Chuang