Patents by Inventor Kai Ji
Kai Ji 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).
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Publication number: 20180123509Abstract: A solar table is disclosed to resolve the singleness of function according to the prior tables. The solar table includes a table frame, a table surface, a solar chip, a storage battery, a control chip and at least one digital module; wherein the table surface is set on the table frame and the solar chip is packaged in the table surface; the solar chip converts solar energy into electricity to charge the storage battery and the storage battery is electrically connected to the control chip; wherein each of the at least one digital module is electrically connected to the storage battery and the control chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Yuanmin Wang, Kai Ji
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Publication number: 20180000241Abstract: A combined table-umbrella includes a table and an umbrella. The umbrella includes an umbrella canopy, an umbrella pole and an umbrella skeleton connecting the umbrella pole and the umbrella canopy to hold up the umbrella canopy. The umbrella also includes a light source disposed at the umbrella skeleton for lighting. The table includes a circuit hub, an energy storage device, a wireless charging module, a USB charging port and a WiFi signal enhancement module, wherein the circuit hub is electrically connected to the energy storage device, and the wireless charging module, the USB charging port and the WiFi signal enhancement module are electrically connected to the circuit hub, respectively. The combined table-umbrella of the present invention has multiple functions such as lighting, wireless and cable charging, and WiFi signal sources enhancing for electronic products.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: Zhejiang Yotrio Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Weijie WEI, Kai JI, Jianping XIE
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Patent number: 9859748Abstract: An outdoor multifunctional solar energy foldable table includes a table plate, a foldable stand connected beneath the table plate, a vertical column for supporting the foldable stand, and table legs fixed to a lower end of the vertical column. The table plate includes an exterior frame with a control panel, an interior frame inside the exterior frame, a wireless charger positioned on a support on an internal side of the interior frame, inclined support tubes that intersect and connect to the internal side of the interior frame, fixed tubes connected to the inclined support tubes to form a framework structure, a photovoltaic chip positioned on the framework structure, a glass table plate for covering the photovoltaic chip, and a circuit cable box connected to a fixed tube. The circuit cable box includes fourth generation wireless network transmitter/receiver modules, a storage battery, a control chip, and direct current/alternating current circuits.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Yotrio Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yuan Min Wang, Kai Ji
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Publication number: 20170126174Abstract: A solar table is disclosed to resolve the singleness of function according to the prior tables. The solar table includes a table frame, a table surface, a solar chip, a storage battery, a control chip and at least one digital module; wherein the table surface is set on the table frame and the solar chip is packaged in the table surface; the solar chip converts solar energy into electricity to charge the storage battery and the storage battery is electrically connected to the control chip; wherein each of the at least one digital module is electrically connected to the storage battery and the control chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Yuanmin Wang, Kai Ji
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Publication number: 20170063148Abstract: An outdoor multifunctional solar energy foldable table includes a table plate, a foldable stand connected beneath the table plate, a vertical column for supporting the foldable stand, and table legs fixed to a lower end of the vertical column. The table plate includes an exterior frame with a control panel, an interior frame inside the exterior frame, a wireless charger positioned on a support on an internal side of the interior frame, inclined support tubes that intersect and connect to the internal side of the interior frame, fixed tubes connected to the inclined support tubes to form a framework structure, a photovoltaic chip positioned on the framework structure, a glass table plate for covering the photovoltaic chip, and a circuit cable box connected to a fixed tube. The circuit cable box includes fourth generation wireless network transmitter/receiver modules, a storage battery, a control chip, and direct current/alternating current circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Yuan Min Wang, Kai Ji
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Patent number: 9204860Abstract: An apparatus for automatically controlling a state of operation of an ultrasound detecting system is provided. The apparatus comprises a first sensor disposed in a probe of the ultrasound detecting system and connected to a device main body, wherein the first sensor is configured to detect if the probe is being operated, and a control unit configured to control the state of operation of the ultrasound detecting system based on the detecting results of the first sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, LLCInventors: Kai Ji, Linhai Xue
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Patent number: 8965073Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging apparatus for processing ultrasonic raw data by a processor, includes a processor having a video processing front end, and a data input device for inputting the ultrasonic raw data to the video processing front end of the processor.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventors: Kai Ji, Wei Yu, Changsheng Xie
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Patent number: 8049690Abstract: A circuit and a method for driving light emitting diodes (LEDs) are provided. First, an input voltage is converted into an output voltage and the output voltage is transmitted to the anode terminals of LED strings. The output voltage is reduced when the output voltage is greater than a first threshold voltage and the output voltage is reduced when the lowest level among the cathode terminal voltages of all the LED strings is greater than a second threshold voltage. Thus, the output voltage can be maintained at a lower level for driving all the LED strings to reduce unnecessary power wastage.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Himax Analogic, Inc.Inventors: Chin-Lung Wu, Chun-Kai Wang, Kai-Ji Chen
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Patent number: 7934659Abstract: The wireless PDT of the present invention employs a “display-on bottom” design which places the unit perfectly centered in the hand of the operator, allowing for the best possible viewing as well as providing comfortable single-handed operation. The high-resolution LCD display allows the PCT to show sharp, clear bitmap images while supporting all Windows-recognized font types and sizes. With the auto back-lit feature, the brightness adjusts automatically making the screen easy to read in all light conditions. The PDT is designed for support within the download/charger cradle of a base station which interfaces with a host system using either USB or RS232 interface. Two standard ‘AA’ or rechargeable Li-Ion batteries provide more than 100 hours of operation. In addition, the PDT comes standard with 2 MB of RAM providing enough memory to store over 100,000 records.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Metrologic Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Mark Schmidt, Garrett K. Russell, C. Harry Knowles, Xiaoxun Zhu, Ka Man Au, Congwei Xu, Liang Liu, Kai Ji, Wuqing Zhang
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Patent number: 7830202Abstract: The present invention discloses a current mirror circuit generating an output current flowing through an output current path according to an input current flowing through an input current path. The current mirror circuit comprises a P type transistor in the output current path, an operational amplifier, and a basic circuit. The operational amplifier has a negative input coupled to a node receiving the input current, a positive input coupled to a drain of the P type transistor, and an output coupled to a gate of the P type transistor. The basic circuit comprises a first transistor in the input current path and a second transistor in the output current path. The first transistor has a gate and a drain coupled together. The second transistor has a gate coupled to the gate of the first transistor.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Himax Analogic, Inc.Inventors: Kai-Ji Chen, Shin-Wen Gu
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Patent number: 7768212Abstract: An LED driver circuit and its control circuit for controlling its power switch are provided. The LED driver includes a switch, a PWM controller, a current source and a signal controller. The switch has a first end outputting a driving voltage to at least one LED. The PWM controller provides a PWM signal. The current source provides a driving current flowing through the LED when a dimming control signal is asserted. The signal controller turns off the switch when the dimming control signal is de-asserted and relays the PWM signal from the PWM controller to the switch so that the switch is controlled by the PWM signal when the dimming control signal is asserted.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Himax Analogic, Inc.Inventors: Kai-Ji Chen, Ching-Yi Wu
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Patent number: 7741787Abstract: A light-emitting diode driving circuit includes a control circuit, a transistor switch and a compensating circuit. The control circuit receives an oscillating signal to generate a pulse drive signal. The transistor switch is activated by the pulse drive signal such that an inductor is charged by an input voltage, in which the inductor is arranged to deliver an inducting current to at least one light-emitting diode when the transistor switch is deactivated. The compensating circuit is coupled between the control circuit and a capacitor provided for reducing ripples of an output voltage corresponding to the inducting current. The compensating circuit performs a charging and discharging operation along with the capacitor when controlled by a dimming control signal provided to control brightness of the light-emitting diode.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Himax Analogic, Inc.Inventors: Kai-Ji Chen, Chin-Lung Wu
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Patent number: 7686226Abstract: A digital imaging-based system for reading code symbols affixed to objects, including an imaging-based code symbol reading subsystem for capturing and processing digital images of code symbols affixed to objects, and reading said code symbols and producing symbol character data representative of read code symbols. A data transmission subsystem, operably coupled to the imaging-based code symbol reading subsystem, communicates such symbol character data to the communication interface of a host system over a communication link therebetween. The data transmission subsystem implements a plurality of different communication interfaces, and thus is capable of interfacing to a variety of different host devices in an automatic and error free manner with minimal human involvement, thus providing significant advantages over the prior art code symbol reading systems and devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2008Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Metrologic Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Xuewen Zhu, Kai Ji, Aili Yang, Congwei Xu
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Publication number: 20090316974Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging apparatus for processing ultrasonic raw data by a processor, includes a processor having a video processing front end, and a data input device for inputting the ultrasonic raw data to the video processing front end of the processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Kai Ji, Wei Yu, Changsheng Xie
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Publication number: 20090230881Abstract: An LED driver circuit and its control circuit for controlling its power switch are provided. The LED driver includes a switch, a PWM controller, a current source and a signal controller. The switch has a first end outputting a driving voltage to at least one LED. The PWM controller provides a PWM signal. The current source provides a driving current flowing through the LED when a dimming control signal is asserted. The signal controller turns off the switch when the dimming control signal is de-asserted and relays the PWM signal from the PWM controller to the switch so that the switch is controlled by the PWM signal when the dimming control signal is asserted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: HIMAX ANALOGIC, INC.Inventors: Kai-Ji Chen, Ching-Yi Wu
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Publication number: 20090207109Abstract: A circuit and a method for driving light emitting diodes (LEDs) are provided. First, an input voltage is converted into an output voltage and the output voltage is transmitted to the anode terminals of LED strings. The output voltage is reduced when the output voltage is greater than a first threshold voltage and the output voltage is reduced when the lowest level among the cathode terminal voltages of all the LED strings is greater than a second threshold voltage. Thus, the output voltage can be maintained at a lower level for driving all the LED strings to reduce unnecessary power wastage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: HIMAX ANALOGIC, INC.Inventors: Chin-Lung Wu, Chun-Kai Wang, Kai-Ji Chen
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Publication number: 20090200959Abstract: A light-emitting diode driving circuit includes a control circuit, a transistor switch and a compensating circuit. The control circuit receives an oscillating signal to generate a pulse drive signal. The transistor switch is activated by the pulse drive signal such that an inductor is charged by an input voltage, in which the inductor is arranged to deliver an inducting current to at least one light-emitting diode when the transistor switch is deactivated. The compensating circuit is coupled between the control circuit and a capacitor provided for reducing ripples of an output voltage corresponding to the inducting current. The compensating circuit performs a charging and discharging operation along with the capacitor when controlled by a dimming control signal provided to control brightness of the light-emitting diode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: HIMAX ANALOGIC, INC.Inventors: Kai-Ji Chen, Chin-Lung Wu
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Publication number: 20090153126Abstract: The present invention discloses a current mirror circuit generating an output current flowing through an output current path according to an input current flowing through an input current path. The current mirror circuit comprises a P type transistor in the output current path, an operational amplifier, and a basic circuit. The operational amplifier has a negative input coupled to a node receiving the input current, a positive input coupled to a drain of the P type transistor, and an output coupled to a gate of the P type transistor. The basic circuit comprises a first transistor in the input current path and a second transistor in the output current path. The first transistor has a gate and a drain coupled together. The second transistor has a gate coupled to the gate of the first transistor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Kai-Ji Chen, Shin-Wen Gu
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Patent number: 7495503Abstract: A current biasing circuit is provided, which is designed to suppress reference current drift caused by temperature variation with a low overall temperature coefficient of a constant-voltage circuit and at least one resistor. The constant-voltage circuit comprises a diode and/or a diode-connected transistor. This current biasing circuit is based on a current mirror architecture, is easy to implement, and is a relatively temperature-independent current source.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Himax Analogic, Inc.Inventors: Kai-Ji Chen, Ching-Wei Hsueh
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Publication number: 20090014523Abstract: A digital imaging-based system for reading code symbols affixed to objects, including an imaging-based code symbol reading subsystem for capturing and processing digital images of code symbols affixed to objects, and reading said code symbols and producing symbol character data representative of read code symbols. A data transmission subsystem, operably coupled to the imaging-based code symbol reading subsystem, communicates such symbol character data to the communication interface of a host system over a communication link therebetween. The data transmission subsystem implements a plurality of different communication interfaces, and thus is capable of interfacing to a variety of different host devices in an automatic and error free manner with minimal human involvement, thus providing significant advantages over the prior art code symbol reading systems and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Xuewen Zhu, Kai Ji, Aili Yang, Congwei Xu