Patents by Inventor Kai-Ping Lin

Kai-Ping Lin 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: 20240013400
    Abstract: A method includes: generating, by a processing device, at least one first output image block based on a first image block group; storing stored image blocks corresponding to a first part of the first image block group in the processing device; and after the at least one first output image block is generated, generating, by the processing device, at least one second output image block based on a first image block and the stored image blocks, wherein the first image block group and the first image block are arranged in order along a first direction, and the at least one first output image block and the at least one second output image block are arranged in order along the first direction. A system is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicants: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD., NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chao-Tsung HUANG, Kai-Ping LIN
  • Patent number: 8368324
    Abstract: A driving apparatus includes a voltage transforming unit and a detector. The driving apparatus is used for supplying a drive voltage to a load. The voltage transforming unit is used for transforming a direct current (DC) voltage to the drive voltage. The detector is connected to the load for detecting a forward voltage across the load to generate a detecting voltage; wherein the detector compares the detecting voltage with a first reference voltage. If the detecting voltage is smaller than the first reference voltage, the detector generates a first feedback signal; the voltage transforming unit increases the drive voltage according to the first feedback signal, the detecting voltage is defined by subtraction of the forward voltage from the drive voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Fitipower Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai-Ping Lin, Chun-Hsin Yang, Wen-Cheng Shih
  • Patent number: 8237368
    Abstract: A driving device includes a dimmer, a rectifying-filtering unit, a rectifying-dividing unit, a control unit, and a voltage transforming unit. The dimmer is used for receiving an alternating current (AC) voltage from a power supply, and generating a primary voltage for controlling the brightness of a luminous element. The rectifying-filtering unit is used for rectifying and filtering the primary voltage to generate a secondary voltage. The rectifying-dividing unit is used for rectifying and dividing the primary voltage to generate a detecting voltage. The control unit is used for receiving the secondary voltage, and generating a pulse voltage whose duty cycle is variable with the detecting voltage. The voltage transforming unit is used for transforming the secondary voltage to a driving voltage for driving the luminous element to emit light according to the pulse voltage. A related electronic apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Fitipower Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai-Ping Lin, Chun-Hsin Yang, Wen-Cheng Shih
  • Publication number: 20110057575
    Abstract: A driving device includes a dimmer, a rectifying-filtering unit, a rectifying-dividing unit, a control unit, and a voltage transforming unit. The dimmer is used for receiving an alternating current (AC) voltage from a power supply, and generating a primary voltage for controlling the brightness of a luminous element. The rectifying-filtering unit is used for rectifying and filtering the primary voltage to generate a secondary voltage. The rectifying-dividing unit is used for rectifying and dividing the primary voltage to generate a detecting voltage. The control unit is used for receiving the secondary voltage, and generating a pulse voltage whose duty cycle is variable with the detecting voltage. The voltage transforming unit is used for transforming the secondary voltage to a driving voltage for driving the luminous element to emit light according to the pulse voltage. A related electronic apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: FITIPOWER INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: KAI-PING LIN, CHUN-HSIN YANG, WEN-CHENG SHIH
  • Publication number: 20110031898
    Abstract: A driving apparatus includes a voltage transforming unit and a detector. The driving apparatus is used for supplying a drive voltage to a load. The voltage transforming unit is used for transforming a direct current (DC) voltage to the drive voltage. The detector is connected to the load for detecting a forward voltage across the load to generate a detecting voltage; wherein the detector compares the detecting voltage with a first reference voltage. If the detecting voltage is smaller than the first reference voltage, the detector generates a first feedback signal; the voltage transforming unit increases the drive voltage according to the first feedback signal, the detecting voltage is defined by subtraction of the forward voltage from the drive voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: FITIPOWER INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kai-Ping Lin, Chun-Hsin Yang, Wen-Cheng Shih
  • Patent number: 7746017
    Abstract: An exemplary fan driving system includes a driving device and a MOSFET group. The driving device includes a first adjustable resistor connected between its first voltage signal input terminal and ground, and a second adjustable resistor connected between its second voltage signal input terminal and ground. The MOSFET group includes two N-type MOSFETs and two P-type MOSFETs. The first terminal of the fan is connected to an anode of D1 and a cathode of D3. The second terminal of the fan is connected to an anode of D2 and a cathode of D4. Cathodes of the D1 and D2 are configured to connect a supply voltage. Anodes of the D3 and D4 both are grounded. The fan driving system can effectively discharge off the residual current in the coil of the fan at the moment of the MOSFET group being switched off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Fitipower Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai-Ping Lin, Tsung-Jen Lin
  • Patent number: 7586340
    Abstract: An exemplary driving apparatus capable of generating a driving current, including: an analog input generating circuit, an analog input driving circuit, and an output circuit. The analog input generating circuit is electrically connected between a first voltage source and the ground and configured (i.e., structured and arranged) for supplying an adjustable analog signal. The analog input driving circuit is electrically connected between a second voltage source and the ground and configured for converting the analog signal into a pulsed signal. The output circuit is configured for converting the pulsed signal into a driving current as an output. The frequency of the pulsed signal can be adjusted via adjusting the analog signal and thereby varying the driving current. Thus the driving current can be adapted for the different target loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Fitipower Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai-Ping Lin, Kai-Chi Lin, Tsung-Jen Lin
  • Publication number: 20090085506
    Abstract: An exemplary fan driving system includes a driving device and a MOSFET group. The driving device includes a first adjustable resistor connected between its first voltage signal input terminal and ground, and a second adjustable resistor connected between its second voltage signal input terminal and ground. The MOSFET group includes two N-type MOSFETs and two P-type MOSFETs. The first terminal of the fan is connected to an anode of D1 and a cathode of D3. The second terminal of the fan is connected to an anode of D2 and a cathode of D4. Cathodes of the D1 and D2 are configured to connect a supply voltage. Anodes of the D3 and D4 both are grounded. The fan driving system can effectively discharge off the residual current in the coil of the fan at the moment of the MOSFET group being switched off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: FITIPOWER INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC
    Inventors: KAI-PING LIN, TSUNG-JEN LIN
  • Publication number: 20080116954
    Abstract: A level shifter (100) includes a first transistor (111), a second transistor (112), a third transistor (121), a fourth transistor (122), a fifth transistor (151), and a sixth transistor (152). The first and second transistors are first-type transistors; and the third and fourth transistors are second-type transistors different from the first-type transistors. The fifth and sixth transistors are the first-type transistors same as the first and second transistors. The level shifter has a quick operating speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: FITIPOWER INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC
    Inventors: KAI-PING LIN, WEI-TE LAI, TSUNG-JEN LIN
  • Publication number: 20080100349
    Abstract: An exemplary driving apparatus capable of generating a driving current, including: an analog input generating circuit, an analog input driving circuit, and an output circuit. The analog input generating circuit is electrically connected between a first voltage source and the ground and configured (i.e., structured and arranged) for supplying an adjustable analog signal. The analog input driving circuit is electrically connected between a second voltage source and the ground and configured for converting the analog signal into a pulsed signal. The output circuit is configured for converting the pulsed signal into a driving current as an output. The frequency of the pulsed signal can be adjusted via adjusting the analog signal and thereby varying the driving current. Thus the driving current can be adapted for the different target loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: FITIPOWER INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC
    Inventors: KAI-PING LIN, KAI-CHI LIN, TSUNG-JEN LIN