Patents by Inventor Kai-Po Chan

Kai-Po Chan 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: 8241784
    Abstract: A cover mechanism for an electronic device is provided including a base member, a cover member, and two connecting members. The cover member is movably and permanently attached to the base member, including a limiting assembly, and defining a sliding groove. The connecting members connect the cover member and the base member. Each connecting member includes a connecting portion, a positioning end portion securely positioned on the base member, and a limiting end portion. The positioning end portion and the limiting end portion connect two opposite ends of the connecting portion. The connecting portions are slidably received in the sliding grooves, and the limiting end portions are slidable to resist the limiting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai-Po Chan, Chao-Kun Tseng, Cheng Yao
  • Patent number: 8111855
    Abstract: A microphone assembly (10) using in a portable electronic device includes a fixing component (12) detachably fixed to a housing (30) of the portable electronic device, and a main microphone body (14) latched to the fixing component (12). The microphone assembly (10) may be conveniently detached and increases reliability of the housing (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai-Po Chan, Chao-Yuan Cheng, Chao-Kun Tseng
  • Patent number: 8018527
    Abstract: A digital camera module (100) includes an image capturing apparatus (30) and a connecting structure (40). The image capturing apparatus includes an image sensing module (32) and a flashing module (34). The connecting structure includes a cover (42) configured for receiving the image sensing module therein, and a holding member (44) connected to the cover and configured for fixing the flashing module thereon at a height substantially equal to that of the image sensing module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Chao-Yuan Cheng, Chao-Kun Tseng, Kai-Po Chan
  • Patent number: 7927028
    Abstract: A protective cover assembly (40) for digital camera is used for an electronic device (100). The electronic device includes a main body (20) which has a recess portion (210) defined therein. A flash (70) is located in the recess portion. The protective cover assembly includes a cover (49) received in the recess portion. The cover includes a base (46) and a lighttight layer (48) formed on the base. A through hole (462) is defined in the cover, configured for allowing light emitted from the flash to pass the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systemsm Inc.
    Inventor: Kai-Po Chan
  • Publication number: 20100136399
    Abstract: A cover mechanism for an electronic device is provided including a base member, a cover member, and two connecting members. The cover member is movably and permanently attached to the base member, including a limiting assembly, and defining a sliding groove. The connecting members connect the cover member and the base member. Each connecting member includes a connecting portion, a positioning end portion securely positioned on the base member, and a limiting end portion. The positioning end portion and the limiting end portion connect two opposite ends of the connecting portion. The connecting portions are slidably received in the sliding grooves, and the limiting end portions are slidable to resist the limiting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: KAI-PO CHAN, CHAO-KUN TSENG, CHENG YAO
  • Publication number: 20090304219
    Abstract: A microphone assembly (10) using in a portable electronic device includes a fixing component (12) detachably fixed to a housing (30) of the portable electronic device, and a main microphone body (14) latched to the fixing component (12). The microphone assembly (10) may be conveniently detached and increases reliability of the housing (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Kai-Po Chan, Chao-Yuan Cheng, Chao-Kun Tseng
  • Publication number: 20090291598
    Abstract: An earphone jack assembly (40) using in a housing (30) of electronic device, the housing (30) includes a sidewall (32). The earphone jack assembly (40) includes earphone jack body (41), a fixing seat (42) and an earphone jack ring (43) latching to the sidewall (32). The earphone jack body (41) is received in the fixing seat (42) and abuts the earphone jack ring (43).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: CHAO-YUAN CHENG, CHAO-KUN TSENG, KAI-PO CHAN
  • Patent number: 7576291
    Abstract: A key button mechanism (100) including an operating body (10), a flexible circuit board (20), a fixing device (40), and a mounting assembly (50) is provided. The flexible circuit board engages with the operating body. The fixing device includes a hanging body (42) and a fixing base (44), and the hanging body is hung on the fixing base. The flexible circuit board is attached to the hanging body. The mounting assembly includes a cover (52) and a mounting portion (54) configured for mounting the fixing base thereon. The hanging body of the fixing device is configured for resisting the mounting portion. An electronic apparatus incorporating the key button mechanism is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Chao-Kun Tseng, Kai-Po Chan, Chao-Yuan Cheng
  • Publication number: 20090161215
    Abstract: A protective cover assembly (40) for digital camera is used for an electronic device (100). The electronic device includes a main body (20) which has a recess portion (210) defined therein. A flash (70) is located in the recess portion. The protective cover assembly includes a cover (49) received in the recess portion. The cover includes a base (46) and a lighttight layer (48) formed on the base. A through hole (462) is defined in the cover, configured for allowing light emitted from the flash to pass the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: KAI-PO CHAN
  • Publication number: 20090161005
    Abstract: A digital camera module (100) includes an image capturing apparatus (30) and a connecting structure (40). The image capturing apparatus includes an image sensing module (32) and a flashing module (34). The connecting structure includes a cover (42) configured for receiving the image sensing module therein, and a holding member (44) connected to the cover and configured for fixing the flashing module thereon at a height substantially equal to that of the image sensing module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: CHAO-YUAN CHENG, CHAO-KUN TSENG, KAI-PO CHAN
  • Publication number: 20090159416
    Abstract: A key button mechanism (100) including an operating body (10), a flexible circuit board (20), a fixing device (40), and a mounting assembly (50) is provided. The flexible circuit board engages with the operating body. The fixing device includes a hanging body (42) and a fixing base (44), and the hanging body is hung on the fixing base. The flexible circuit board is attached to the hanging body. The mounting assembly includes a cover (52) and a mounting portion (54) configured for mounting the fixing base thereon. The hanging body of the fixing device is configured for resisting the mounting portion. An electronic apparatus incorporating the key button mechanism is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Chao-Kun Tseng, Kai-Po Chan, Chao-Yuan Cheng