Patents by Inventor Kai TU
Kai TU 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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Patent number: 10365494Abstract: An adjustment structure of a bridle including a bridle, rotating shaft, and a knob is provided. The bridle has a rack. The rotating shaft has a first ring gear and a second ring gear both around an axis, wherein the first ring gear is coupled to the rack, such that the rotating shall moves along the bridle by rotating about the axis itself. The knob is rotated about the axis and moved along the axis to be movably coupled to the rotating shaft. The knob has a third ring gear to be engaged with or released from the second ring gear by the knob moving along the axis. When the third ring gear is engaged with the second ring gear, the knob is forced to drive the rotating shaft to rotate about the axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Li Lin, Ker-Wei Lin, Chih-Kai Tu, Chun-Ta Chen, Chun-Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20180364490Abstract: An adjustment structure of bridle including a bridle, rotating shaft, and a knob is provided. The bridle has a rack. The rotating shaft has a first ring gear and a second ring gear both around an axis, wherein the first ring gear is coupled to the rack, such that the rotating shaft moves along the bridle by rotating about the axis itself The knob is rotated about the axis and moved along the axis to be movably coupled to the rotating shaft. The knob has a third ring gear to be engaged with or released from the second ring gear by the knob moving along the axis. When the third ring gear is engaged with the second ring gear, the knob is forced to drive the rotating shaft to rotate about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Li Lin, Ker-Wei Lin, Chih-Kai Tu, Chun-Ta Chen, Chun-Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20180338544Abstract: A fabric module includes a first textile, a first elastic waterproof film, a second elastic waterproof film, a first conductive pattern, a control module, and a second textile. The first elastic waterproof film is disposed on the first textile. The second elastic waterproof film is disposed on the first elastic waterproof film. The first conductive pattern is enclosed between the first and second elastic waterproof films and adheres to a surface of one of the first and second elastic waterproof films. The control module is disposed on the first textile and electrically connected to the first conductive pattern. The second textile is opposite to the first textile, in which the first elastic waterproof film, the second elastic waterproof film, the first conductive pattern, and the control module are present between the first and second textiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Tzu-Hao HUANG, Chien-Lung SHEN, Po-Chun HSU, Hou-Sheng HUANG, Wen-Kai TU, Chien-Fa TANG
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Patent number: 10141019Abstract: An optical disc drive (ODD) including a housing, a tray, a panel, a first linkage, and a second linkage is provided. The tray is movably disposed at the housing to move into or move out of the housing. The panel is connected to the tray and located at a side of the housing. The first linkage is rotatably disposed on the panel and located between the housing and the panel. The second linkage is rotatably disposed on the panel and located between the first linkage and the panel. By rotating the first linkage with respect to the panel in a first rotating direction, the second linkage is pushed by the first linkage and rotates with respect to the panel in a second rotating direction opposite to the first rotating direction so as to actuate the tray to move out of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Chih-Kai Tu, Ming-Cheng Wu
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Publication number: 20180190319Abstract: An optical disc drive (ODD) including a housing, a tray, a panel, a first linkage, and a second linkage is provided. The tray is movably disposed at the housing to move into or move out of the housing. The panel is connected to the tray and located at a side of the housing. The first linkage is rotatably disposed on the panel and located between the housing and the panel. The second linkage is rotatably disposed on the panel and located between the first linkage and the panel. By rotating the first linkage with respect to the panel in a first rotating direction, the second linkage is pushed by the first linkage and rotates with respect to the panel in a second rotating direction opposite to the first rotating direction so as to actuate the tray to move out of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Chih-Kai Tu, Ming-Cheng Wu
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Patent number: 9859790Abstract: A power detection and transmission circuit is provided. The power detection and transmission circuit includes a first conversion circuit, a second conversion circuit and a signal coupling circuit. The first conversion circuit is electrically connected to a power supply module to receive an analog input signal, and is arranged for converting the analog input signal to a first pulse width modulation (PWM) signal. The second conversion circuit is arranged for converting a second PWM signal to an analog regenerated signal, and transmitting the analog regenerated signal to a microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller calculates power information of the power supply module according to the analog regenerated signal. The signal coupling circuit is coupled between the first conversion circuit and the second conversion circuit, and is arranged for coupling the first PWM signal to the second conversion circuit and accordingly generating the second PWM signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Kuo-Fan Lin, Fu-Kai Tu
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Patent number: 9811117Abstract: A dock for an electronic device is in capable of keeping conductive contacts within the dock until the electronic device is inserted into the dock. Furthermore, collision between an insertion portion of the electronic device and the conductive contacts can be avoided in the process of inserting the electronic device into the dock or removing the electronic device from the dock, so as to prevent the conductive contacts or the surface of the electronic device from being damaged. An electronic device assembly having the aforementioned dock is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Chien-Lung Huang, Yen-Te Chiang, Wen-Kai Tu, Po-Yi Chiang
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Publication number: 20170287631Abstract: A manufacturing method of a magnetic element includes the following steps: forming a block including a central post and at least one lateral post with magneto-conductive materials; cutting the block along a first plane passing through the central and lateral posts to form a first half body and a second half body; combining the first half body with the second half body to form a first air gap between the central post of the first half body and the central post of the second half body and a second air gap between the lateral post of the first half body and the lateral post of the second half body; and cutting or grinding the combined first half body and second half body along a second plane passing through the central post and the lateral post to form a third half body including the first and second air gaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Kuo-Fan Lin, Fu-Kai Tu
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Publication number: 20170288530Abstract: A power detection and transmission circuit is provided. The power detection and transmission circuit includes a first conversion circuit, a second conversion circuit and a signal coupling circuit. The first conversion circuit is electrically connected to a power supply module to receive an analog input signal, and is arranged for converting the analog input signal to a first pulse width modulation (PWM) signal. The second conversion circuit is arranged for converting a second PWM signal to an analog regenerated signal, and transmitting the analog regenerated signal to a microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller calculates power information of the power supply module according to the analog regenerated signal. The signal coupling circuit is coupled between the first conversion circuit and the second conversion circuit, and is arranged for coupling the first PWM signal to the second conversion circuit and accordingly generating the second PWM signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Kuo-Fan Lin, Fu-Kai Tu
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Publication number: 20170287616Abstract: A magnetic element of the present invention includes a magnetic core member and a winding. The magnetic core member includes a central post, at least one lateral post and a winding space, and the winding is disposed in the winding space and around the central post. The central post includes a plurality of central air gaps, and the at least one lateral post includes a plurality of lateral air gaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Kuo-Fan Lin, Fu-Kai Tu
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Patent number: 9780794Abstract: A clock and data recovery apparatus which includes a voltage controlled delay line (VCDL), a phase detector (PD) and a control voltage generating circuit is provided. The VCDL generates a plurality of clock signals with different phases according to a reference clock signal and a control voltage. The PD detects the phase relationship between a first input signal and a second input signal, and produces a detection result. A data signal or one of the clock signals is used as the first input signal, and one or more of the clock signals is/are used as the second input signal. The control voltage generating circuit generates the control voltage to the VCDL according to the detection result of the PD.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Novatek Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Chao-Kai Tu, Rong-Sing Chu
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Patent number: 9537487Abstract: A data control circuit includes an output stage circuit, a switch circuit, and an impedance module. The output stage circuit outputs a data signal. An input terminal of the switch circuit is coupled to an output terminal of the output stage circuit, and an output terminal of the switch circuit is coupled to a post-stage circuit. According to a control of a control signal, the switch circuit determines whether to transmit the data signal of the output stage circuit to the post-stage circuit. The impedance module is configured in the output stage circuit, configured between the output stage circuit and the switch circuit, or configured in the switch circuit. Here, the impedance module reduces noise flowing from the switch circuit to the output stage circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Novatek Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Tse-Hung Wu, Chao-Kai Tu, Chia-Wei Su
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Publication number: 20160043860Abstract: A clock and data recovery apparatus which includes a voltage controlled delay line (VCDL), a phase detector (PD) and a control voltage generating circuit is provided. The VCDL generates a plurality of clock signals with different phases according to a reference clock signal and a control voltage. The PD detects the phase relationship between a first input signal and a second input signal, and produces a detection result. A data signal or one of the clock signals is used as the first input signal, and one or more of the clock signals is/are used as the second input signal. The control voltage generating circuit generates the control voltage to the VCDL according to the detection result of the PD.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Chao-Kai Tu, Rong-Sing Chu
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Publication number: 20150359124Abstract: A dock for an electronic device is in capable of keeping conductive contacts within the dock until the electronic device is inserted into the dock. Furthermore, collision between an insertion portion of the electronic device and the conductive contacts can be avoided in the process of inserting the electronic device into the dock or removing the electronic device from the dock, so as to prevent the conductive contacts or the surface of the electronic device from being damaged. An electronic device assembly having the aforementioned dock is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Chien-Lung Huang, Yen-Te Chiang, Wen-Kai Tu, Po-Yi Chiang
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Publication number: 20150109027Abstract: A data control circuit includes an output stage circuit, a switch circuit, and an impedance module. The output stage circuit outputs a data signal. An input terminal of the switch circuit is coupled to an output terminal of the output stage circuit, and an output terminal of the switch circuit is coupled to a post-stage circuit. According to a control of a control signal, the switch circuit determines whether to transmit the data signal of the output stage circuit to the post-stage circuit. The impedance module is configured in the output stage circuit, configured between the output stage circuit and the switch circuit, or configured in the switch circuit. Here, the impedance module reduces noise flowing from the switch circuit to the output stage circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Tse-Hung Wu, Chao-Kai Tu, Chia-Wei Su
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Patent number: 8866529Abstract: An interface circuit includes a receiver, a first terminal resistor, a second terminal resistor, a common mode capacitor, a first switch, a second switch, and a common mode potential adjustment circuit. The receiver includes a first channel for receiving a first channel voltage, and a second channel for receiving a second channel voltage. The common mode capacitor provides a common mode potential. The first switch electrically connects the first terminal resistor to the common mode capacitor, and the second switch electrically connects the second terminal resistor to the common mode capacitor. The common mode potential adjustment circuit is coupled to the first switch, the second switch and the common mode capacitor, and adjusts the common mode potential according to the first channel voltage and the second channel voltage.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Novatek Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Tse-Hung Wu, Chao-Kai Tu
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Publication number: 20140198021Abstract: A display driving apparatus, including an image processor, a timing controller, and a plurality of source drivers, is provided. The image processor determines whether an image frame corresponding to a frame data is a static image and outputs the frame data and a determination result. The timing controller receives the frame data from the image processor and outputs the frame data. The source drivers receive the frame data from the timing controller and drive a display panel according to the frame data. Each of the source drivers includes a memory module configured to store the frame data corresponding to the static image. When the source drivers drive the display panel according to the frame data corresponding to the static image, the image processor stops outputting the frame data to the timing controller, and the timing controller stops outputting the frame data to the source drivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventors: Chao-Kai Tu, Kuang-Feng Sung, Shun-Hsun Yang, Teng-Jui Yu
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Publication number: 20140176227Abstract: A data control circuit includes an output stage circuit, a switch circuit, and an impedance module. The output stage circuit outputs a data signal. An input terminal of the switch circuit is coupled to an output terminal of the output stage circuit, and an output terminal of the switch circuit is coupled to a post-stage circuit. According to a control of a control signal, the switch circuit determines whether to transmit the data signal of the output stage circuit to the post-stage circuit. The impedance module is configured in the output stage circuit, configured between the output stage circuit and the switch circuit, or configured in the switch circuit. Here, the impedance module reduces noise flowing from the switch circuit to the output stage circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Tse-Hung Wu, Chao-Kai Tu, Chia-Wei Su
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Publication number: 20140097889Abstract: An interface circuit includes a receiver, a first terminal resistor, a second terminal resistor, a common mode capacitor, a first switch, a second switch, and a common mode potential adjustment circuit. The receiver includes a first channel for receiving a first channel voltage, and a second channel for receiving a second channel voltage. The common mode capacitor provides a common mode potential. The first switch electrically connects the first terminal resistor to the common mode capacitor, and the second switch electrically connects the second terminal resistor to the common mode capacitor. The common mode potential adjustment circuit is coupled to the first switch, the second switch and the common mode capacitor, and adjusts the common mode potential according to the first channel voltage and the second channel voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: NOVATEK MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Tse-Hung WU, Chao-Kai Tu
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Patent number: D833432Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: STARBREEZE IP LUX II S.À.R.L.Inventors: Li Lin, Ker-Wei Lin, Chun-Ta Chen, Chun-Yu Chen, Chih-Kai Tu, Hui-Ping Sun