Patents by Inventor Kuang Hsieh

Kuang Hsieh 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: 9760143
    Abstract: A switching module for a server device includes a switching unit, for generating a first power and a second power to a power converting module of the server device according to an external power and an interrupt signal, wherein the power converting module generates a plurality of supply powers to a plurality of computing modules in the server device according to the first power and generates a storage power to a storage module of the server device according to the second power; and a detecting unit, for generating the interrupt signal to the switching unit and the storage module according to the external power; wherein the detecting unit adjusts the interrupt signal to make the switching unit stop outputting the first power, generate the second power according to a backup power and make the storage module stores data under processing when detecting the external power works abnormally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng-Kuang Hsieh, Han-Chieh Kuan
  • Patent number: 9705987
    Abstract: A server control method and a chassis controller are proposed. The server control method includes: determining whether the chassis controller is connected to a blade server when a power of the chassis controller is on; when the chassis controller is connected to the blade serve, further determining whether the blade server operates normally; when the blade server operates normally, switching the chassis controller to a slave device of the blade server, and controlling a just a bunch of disk (JBOD) system in response to a control command of the blade server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng-Kuang Hsieh, Chih-Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 9655192
    Abstract: A carrier module is provided for supporting at least one data storage device. The carrier module is electrically connected to a power supply module. The carrier module includes a main body, a first socket, a second socket, a connecting port, and a detection unit. The first socket, the second socket, and the connecting port are disposed on the main body. The connecting port and the detection unit are electrically connected to the first and second sockets. The data storage device is detachably connected to the connecting port. The detection unit detects whether the power supply module is electrically connected to the first socket or the second socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Wistron Corp.
    Inventors: Cheng Kuang Hsieh, Chia Ming Tsai, Hsien-Yu Wang
  • Publication number: 20170131756
    Abstract: A power control system includes a power supply unit, first and second microcontrollers, a transmission line and first and second filters, for transmitting a power management bus (PMB) to a server. The power supply unit provides a power signal, the PMB and a carrier frequency. The first and second microcontrollers respectively perform modulation and demodulation to the PMB according to the carrier frequency, such that the transmission line simultaneously transmits the power signal and the PMB to the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Cheng-Kuang Hsieh, Hsien-Yu Wang
  • Publication number: 20170068301
    Abstract: A server including a first storage unit, a control unit, and a host is provided. The first storage unit enters a first sleep mode or a second sleep mode according to a first control signal. When operating in the first sleep mode, the storage unit has a first power consumption value. When operating in the second sleep mode, the storage unit has a second power consumption value that is different from the first power consumption value. The control unit adjusts the first control signal according to a switching signal. The host generates the switching signal according to an access state of the first storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Cheng Kuang HSIEH, Han-Chieh KUAN
  • Patent number: 9499237
    Abstract: A lashing rod assembly includes a lashing rod and a hook member. The lashing rod is displaceable between upper and lower positions. The hook member includes a weight segment, a power segment, a hook, and a flange. The weight segment is configured to extend into an inner space of a corner casting of a shipping container. The power segment extends into a through hole of the lashing rod. The hook is configured to be in abutting engagement with an inner surface of the corner casting when the lashing rod is displaced to the lower position. The flange has an interior fulcrum area configured to bear on a shoulder region of the through hole so as to permit the weight segment to be angularly movable during downward displacement of the lashing rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Jung-Kuang Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9501288
    Abstract: A power-on method for a server device includes generating a stand-by power to a server module of the server device when a blade enable signal is asserted; asserting, by the server module, a power-on signal to a storage module of the server device; performing, by the storage module, a first boot-on process when the storage module receives the asserted power-on signal; transmitting, by the storage module, an asserted ready signal to the server module when the first boot-on process finishes; and performing, by the server module, a second boot-on process via a normal power when the server module receives the asserted ready signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Hung Liu, Cheng-Kuang Hsieh, Chia-Ming Tsai, Yuan-Hao Peng
  • Publication number: 20160313775
    Abstract: A switching module for a server device includes a switching unit, for generating a first power and a second power to a power converting module of the server device according to an external power and an interrupt signal, wherein the power converting module generates a plurality of supply powers to a plurality of computing modules in the server device according to the first power and generates a storage power to a storage module of the server device according to the second power; and a detecting unit, for generating the interrupt signal to the switching unit and the storage module according to the external power; wherein the detecting unit adjusts the interrupt signal to make the switching unit stop outputting the first power, generate the second power according to a backup power and make the storage module stores data under processing when detecting the external power works abnormally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Cheng-Kuang Hsieh, Han-Chieh Kuan
  • Patent number: 9423863
    Abstract: A server system and a control method thereof are provided. The server system includes a first computing module, a power distribution board (PDB) module, a first storage apparatus, and a second storage apparatus. The PDB module is connected to the first computing module and is configured to distribute the power of the server system. The first storage apparatus and the second storage apparatus are connected to the PDB module. After finishing a boot operation, the first computing module determines whether a second computing module connected to the PDB module is present, such that the first computing module controls the PDB module to select and distribute the first storage apparatus and the second storage apparatus to the first computing module and the second computing module. Therefore, the server system can achieve different data access applications in the server system by only using a general-purpose PDB module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Cheng-Kuang Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20160195906
    Abstract: A carrier module is provided for supporting at least one data storage device. The carrier module is electrically connected to a power supply module. The carrier module includes a main body, a first socket, a second socket, a connecting port, and a detection unit. The first socket, the second socket, and the connecting port are disposed on the main body. The connecting port and the detection unit are electrically connected to the first and second sockets. The data storage device is detachably connected to the connecting port. The detection unit detects whether the power supply module is electrically connected to the first socket or the second socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Cheng Kuang HSIEH, Chia Ming TSAI, Hsien-Yu WANG
  • Publication number: 20160169955
    Abstract: A detection system for storage device includes a case, one or more storage modules, one or more transmission cables, and one or more detection modules. The case defines one or more receiving slots and includes one or more position detectors. The position detector is installed adjacently to the receiving slot. The storage module is received by the receiving slot. The storage module includes a base board and a connecting module installed on the base board. The position detector generates a first error signal when the storage module is not correctly seated in the receiving slot. The transmission cable is coupled to the connecting module. The detection module is electrically connected to the transmission cable. The detection module generates a second error signal when the transmission cable is not correctly connected to the connecting module. Accordingly, service personnel can identify and resolve the errors quickly to enhance service efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Chia-Ming Tsai, Cheng-Kuang Hsieh, Yu-Hung Liu, Yuan-Hao Peng
  • Publication number: 20160124750
    Abstract: A power-on method for a server device includes generating a stand-by power to a server module of the server device when a blade enable signal is asserted; asserting, by the server module, a power-on signal to a storage module of the server device; performing, by the storage module, a first boot-on process when the storage module receives the asserted power-on signal; transmitting, by the storage module, an asserted ready signal to the server module when the first boot-on process finishes; and performing, by the server module, a second boot-on process via a normal power when the server module receives the asserted ready signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Yu-Hung Liu, Cheng-Kuang Hsieh, Chia-Ming Tsai, Yuan-Hao Peng
  • Publication number: 20160098074
    Abstract: A server system and a control method thereof are provided. The server system includes a first computing module, a power distribution board (PDB) module, a first storage apparatus, and a second storage apparatus. The PDB module is connected to the first computing module and is configured to distribute the power of the server system. The first storage apparatus and the second storage apparatus are connected to the PDB module. After finishing a boot operation, the first computing module determines whether a second computing module connected to the PDB module is present, such that the first computing module controls the PDB module to select and distribute the first storage apparatus and the second storage apparatus to the first computing module and the second computing module. Therefore, the server system can achieve different data access applications in the server system by only using a general-purpose PDB module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventor: Cheng-Kuang Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20160072887
    Abstract: A server control method and a chassis controller are proposed. The server control method includes: determining whether the chassis controller is connected to a blade server when a power of the chassis controller is on; when the chassis controller is connected to the blade serve, further determining whether the blade server operates normally; when the blade server operates normally, switching the chassis controller to a slave device of the blade server, and controlling a just a bunch of disk (JBOD) system in response to a control command of the blade server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Cheng-Kuang Hsieh, Chih-Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20160019177
    Abstract: A storage system and a data transferring method thereof are provided. The storage system includes at least one drawer storage device, a backplane board and a processing unit. Each of the drawer storage devices accommodates at least one storage device, and has a first connecting interface. The backplane board has a second connecting interface. The backplane board and each of the drawer storage devices are connected with each other through a transmission line. The first connecting interface and the second connecting interface are connected or isolated with each other. The processing unit detects a connection status between the first connecting interface and the second connecting interface, and determines to transfer data through at least one of the transmission line and a connection between the first connecting interface and the second connecting interface according to the connection status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Cheng-Kuang Hsieh, Chih-Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 9193001
    Abstract: A welding jig and welding process for planar magnetic components are provided. The welding jig includes a fixed piece and an elastic piece. The fixed piece includes a base and a carrier. The base has an opening, bumps at the bottom of the opening and a pair of operation ends extending from the opening. The carrier is fixed on the base and located in the opening, and has multiple through holes. When the bumps are located respectively in the through holes, an accommodation interval is formed between adjacent pairs of the bumps for the placement of the planar magnetic components. The elastic piece is secured to the fixed piece, and when the planar magnetic components are placed in the accommodation intervals of the fixed piece, the elastic piece covers the planar magnetic components and the planar magnetic components abut against two side edges of the elastic piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Chung-Kuang Hsieh, Lan Guo, Kao-Kuan Fan, Hui-Hua Teng
  • Patent number: 9147678
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structure of a resistor comprising: a substrate having an interfacial layer thereon; a resistor trench formed in the interfacial layer; at least a work function metal layer covering the surface of the resistor trench; at least two metal bulks located at two ends of the resistor trench and adjacent to the work function metal layer; and a filler formed between the two metal bulks inside the resistor trench, wherein the metal bulks are direct in contact with the filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Kang, Sheng-Yuan Hsueh, Shu-Hsuan Chih, Po-Kuang Hsieh, Chia-Chen Sun, Po-Cheng Huang, Shih-Chieh Hsu, Chi-Horn Pai, Yao-Chang Wang, Jie-Ning Yang, Chi-Sheng Tseng, Po-Jui Liao, Kuang-Hung Huang, Shih-Chang Chang
  • Patent number: 8890551
    Abstract: A test key structure for use in measuring step height includes a substrate, and a pair of test contacts. The substrate includes an isolation region and a diffusion region. The test contact pair includes a first test contact and a second test contact for measuring electrical resistances. The first test contact is disposed on the diffusion region and the second test contact is disposed on the isolation region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Kang, Shu-Hsuan Chih, Sheng-Yuan Hsueh, Chia-Chen Sun, Po-Kuang Hsieh, Chi-Horn Pai, Shih-Chieh Hsu
  • Publication number: 20130168816
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structure of a resistor comprising: a substrate having an interfacial layer thereon; a resistor trench formed in the interfacial layer; at least a work function metal layer covering the surface of the resistor trench; at least two metal bulks located at two ends of the resistor trench and adjacent to the work function metal layer; and a filler formed between the two metal bulks inside the resistor trench, wherein the metal bulks are direct in contact with the filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Kang, Sheng-Yuan Hsueh, Shu-Hsuan Chih, Po-Kuang Hsieh, Chia-Chen Sun, Po-Cheng Huang, Shih-Chieh Hsu, Chi-Horn Pai, Yao-Chang Wang, Jie-Ning Yang, Chi-Sheng Tseng, Po-Jui Liao, Kuang-Hung Huang, Shih-Chang Chang
  • Publication number: 20130106448
    Abstract: A test key structure for use in measuring step height includes a substrate, and a pair of test contacts. The substrate includes an isolation region and a diffusion region. The test contact pair includes a first test contact and a second test contact for measuring electrical resistances. The first test contact is disposed on the diffusion region and the second test contact is disposed on the isolation region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Kang, Shu-Hsuan Chih, Sheng-Yuan Hsueh, Chia-Chen Sun, Po-Kuang Hsieh, Chi-Horn Pai, Shih-Chieh Hsu