Patents by Inventor Kun Lo

Kun Lo 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: 9906934
    Abstract: The present invention provides a smart meter including a wireless-communication chip, a wired-communication chip and a microprocessor. The microprocessor receives a data transmission request and determines whether the data type of the data transmission request is mobile data, meter information, or emergency meter information. According to the data type, the microprocessor will select either the wireless-communication chip or the wired-communication chip to transmit the data which corresponds to the data transmission request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORP.
    Inventors: Cheng-Kun Lo, Chong-Han Lai, Chien-Cheng Kuo
  • Patent number: 9806355
    Abstract: An apparatus of power generation is provided. The apparatus uses a stack of dense solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The exhaust gas generated by a burner of the apparatus enters into the SOFC stack for heating. At the same time, the SOFC stack is heated by the thermal radiation and heat transfer of the burner as well as the thermal convection of gases between the anode and the cathode. Thus, the SOFC stack is heated to reach an operating temperature for generating power without any additional electroheat device. The present invention has a simple structure, flexible operation. Moreover, it increased efficiency, reduced pollutant emission with lowered costs of equipment and operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH, ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Hong, Cheng-Nan Huang, Shih-Kun Lo, Hsueh-I Tan, Ching-Ha Lin, Yung-Chung Shih
  • Publication number: 20160269884
    Abstract: The present invention provides a smart meter including a wireless-communication chip, a wired-communication chip and a microprocessor. The microprocessor receives a data transmission request and determines whether the data type of the data transmission request is mobile data, meter information, or emergency meter information. According to the data type, the microprocessor will select either the wireless-communication chip or the wired-communication chip to transmit the data which corresponds to the data transmission request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Cheng-Kun LO, Chong-Han LAI, Chien-Cheng KUO
  • Patent number: 9419296
    Abstract: Thermotechnical units of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) are integrated as a whole one. The units may include a burner, a reformer and a heat exchanger. The integrated units can be easily assembled into an SOFC system with cell stacks. Thus, the present invention has a simple structure, operates with ease, saves operational cost, runs with fewer utilities, decreases heat dissipation and enhances system performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH, ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Hong, Cheng-Nan Huang, Shih-Kun Lo, Hsueh-I Tan, Huan-Chan Ting, Chen-Po Lai
  • Publication number: 20150295253
    Abstract: An apparatus of power generation is provided. The apparatus uses a stack of dense solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The exhaust gas generated by a burner of the apparatus enters into the SOFC stack for heating. At the same time, the SOFC stack is heated by the thermal radiation and heat transfer of the burner as well as the thermal convection of gases between the anode and the cathode. Thus, the SOFC stack is heated to reach an operating temperature for generating power without any additional electroheat device. The present invention has a simple structure, flexible operation. Moreover, it increased efficiency, reduced pollutant emission with lowered costs of equipment and operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Hong, Cheng-Nan Huang, Shih-Kun Lo, Hsueh-I Tan, Ching-Ha Lin, Yung-Chung Shih
  • Patent number: 9158638
    Abstract: A memory controlling method adapted for driving a memory within a computer system is disclosed. When the computer system is booted, the memory is driven and tested via the BIOS. The memory controlling method performs tests on multiple controlling signals of the memory. The memory controlling method includes steps of: detecting an active window of each controlling signal; determining whether the active windows is larger than a predetermined window; performing a parameter adjustment on the controlling signals if one of the active windows is smaller than the predetermined window; performing a phase range test between two of the control signals if the active windows are larger than the predetermined window; performing a phase adjustment on the active windows of the controlling signals if the controlling signals fails in the phase range test; and driving the memory according to the adjusted controlling signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yung-Lun Lin, Chuan-Te Chang, Nan-Kun Lo
  • Patent number: 9146754
    Abstract: A booting method and a computer system thereof, suitable for rebooting the computer system when a setting value of a basic input output system (BIOS) is modified, are provided. When a modified setting value causes a situation in which a main power is cut off in advance and the computer system is rebooted, a control command is sent to a signal generator for controlling the signal generator to generate a control signal through the BIOS. Then, the control signal is transmitted to a switch by the signal generator for controlling the switch to be turned on or turned off. Afterwards, a power-failure signal transmitted by a chipset is changed by the switch, such that a power supply provides the main power continuously to reboot the computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chuan-Te Chang, Nan-Kun Lo
  • Patent number: 8972711
    Abstract: A CPU core unlocking device applied to a computer system is provided. The core unlocking device includes a CPU having a plurality of signal terminals and a core unlocking executing unit having a plurality of GPIO ports connected with the corresponding signal terminals of the CPU. The GPIO ports of the core unlocking executing unit generate and transmit and transmit a combination of core unlocking signal to the signal terminals of the CPU to unlock the CPU core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Pei-Hua Sun, Pai-Ching Huang, Yi-Min Huang, Meng-Hsiung Lee, Nan-Kun Lo
  • Patent number: 8883360
    Abstract: A burner reformer is provided for a power generating system using fuel cell. A burner is contained inside the reformer. The reformer absorbs heat from the burner and other heat source to reduce heat loss and save connecting wires. The present invention avoids flashing back of hydrogen. When fuel is lean, flame would not easily die and the system can thus work stably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Hong, Cheng-Nan Huang, Yu-Ching Tsai, Hsueh-I Tan, Shih-Kun Lo, Ming-Dar Lin, Chen-Po Lai, Yung-Neng Cheng, Ruey-Yi Lee
  • Publication number: 20130101912
    Abstract: A burner reformer is provided for a power generating system using fuel cell. A burner is contained inside the reformer. The reformer absorbs heat from the burner and other heat source to reduce heat loss and save connecting wires. The present invention avoids flashing back of hydrogen. When fuel is lean, flame would not easily die and the system can thus work stably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Hong, Cheng-Nan Huang, Yu-Ching Tsai, Hsueh-I Tan, Shih-Kun Lo, Ming-Dar Lin, Chen-Po Lai, Yung-Neng Cheng, Ruey-Yi Lee
  • Publication number: 20110219211
    Abstract: A CPU core unlocking device applied to a computer system is provided. The core unlocking device includes a CPU having a plurality of signal terminals and a core unlocking executing unit having a plurality of GPIO ports connected with the corresponding signal terminals of the CPU. The GPIO ports of the core unlocking executing unit generate and transmit and transmit a combination of core unlocking signal to the signal terminals of the CPU to unlock the CPU core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Pei-Hua Sun, Pai-Ching Huang, Yi-Min Huang, Meng-Hsiung Lee, Nan-Kun Lo
  • Patent number: 7958409
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recording a memory parameter and a method for optimizing a memory. In the invention, adjusted enhancement parameter data can be stored in a non-volatile memory of a memory module. Then, the setting value of a parameter of a memory module is portable, and users can write the needed setting value of the memory parameter into the non-volatile memory of the memory module. In other words, in the invention, no matter whether the memory module is applied to the same computer or not, the enhancement parameter data can be applied to prevent the users from repeatedly setting the memory parameter of the memory module in different computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Nan-Kun Lo, Chiy-Ferng Perng
  • Publication number: 20110055618
    Abstract: A memory controlling method adapted for driving a memory within a computer system is disclosed. When the computer system is booted, the memory is driven and tested via the BIOS. The memory controlling method performs tests on multiple controlling signals of the memory. The memory controlling method includes steps of: detecting an active window of each controlling signal; determining whether the active windows is larger than a predetermined window; performing a parameter adjustment on the controlling signals if one of the active windows is smaller than the predetermined window; performing a phase range test between two of the control signals if the active windows are larger than the predetermined window; performing a phase adjustment on the active windows of the controlling signals if the controlling signals fails in the phase range test; and driving the memory according to the adjusted controlling signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Yung Lun LIN, Chuan Ie Chang, Nan Kun Lo
  • Publication number: 20100082967
    Abstract: A method for detecting a memory training result includes the following steps. Firstly, a computer system is booted. Then, a memory training program included in a basic input output system of the computer system is executed, thereby obtaining a plurality of reading time parameters and a plurality of writing time parameters. Afterwards, the reading time parameters and the writing time parameters are recorded into a non-volatile memory. The computer system includes a central processing unit, a memory device, a chipset, a basic input output system, and a non-volatile memory. The memory device includes a memory module. The chipset is connected to the memory module and the central processing unit, and includes a memory controller. The basic input output system is connected to the chipset and includes a memory training program. The non-volatile memory is connected to the chipset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.
    Inventor: NAN-KUN LO
  • Publication number: 20090183017
    Abstract: A booting method and a computer system thereof, suitable for rebooting the computer system when a setting value of a basic input output system (BIOS) is modified, are provided. When a modified setting value causes a situation in which a main power is cut off in advance and the computer system is rebooted, a control command is sent to a signal generator for controlling the signal generator to generate a control signal through the BIOS. Then, the control signal is transmitted to a switch by the signal generator for controlling the switch to be turned on or turned off. Afterwards, a power-failure signal transmitted by a chipset is changed by the switch, such that a power supply provides the main power continuously to reboot the computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chuan-Te Chang, Nan-Kun Lo
  • Publication number: 20090112941
    Abstract: A firmware recovery method for a computer system including the following steps is provided. The computer system enters a firmware recovery mode. It is determined whether a display unit initial firmware is stored in a non-volatile memory. While the display unit initial firmware is not completely stored in the non-volatile memory, the display unit initial firmware is read from a storage apparatus for initializing a display unit. The display unit displays a firmware recovery hint. A complete initial firmware is read from the storage apparatus and then stored to the non-volatile memory. Finally, the computer system is turned on again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Nan-Kun Lo, Chiy-Ferng Perng
  • Publication number: 20090077436
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recording a memory parameter and a method for optimizing a memory. In the invention, adjusted enhancement parameter data can be stored in a non-volatile memory of a memory module. Then, the setting value of a parameter of a memory module is portable, and users can write the needed setting value of the memory parameter into the non-volatile memory of the memory module. In other words, in the invention, no matter whether the memory module is applied to the same computer or not, the enhancement parameter data can be applied to prevent the users from repeatedly setting the memory parameter of the memory module in different computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Nan-Kun Lo, Chiy-Ferng Perng
  • Patent number: 7435784
    Abstract: A method for continuous ethylene polymerization under high pressure using a polymerization reaction zone comprises a primary reaction zone and a secondary reaction zone wherein the secondary reaction zone has a length of 1.5-6.5 times the length of the primary reaction zone and a cross-sectional area of 1.2-4 times the cross-sectional area of the primary reaction zone. Ethylene is fed continuously into the primary reaction zone at the starting point of the primary reaction zone. Low temperature initiator alone, or an initiator mixture containing mainly low temperature initiator is introduced into the primary reaction zone at the starting point of the primary reaction zone. Initiator alone or an initiator mixture is introduced into the secondary reaction zone at two or more different points of the secondary reaction zone. Ethylene polymer products of various physical properties are produced with high productivity, while the pressure drop is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Total Petrochemicals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-Suk Lee, Byoung-Yong Chung, Myung-Jae Lee, Kun Lo
  • Publication number: 20070266267
    Abstract: First, an application program is executed on a computer, and then a virtual sleep request is received. Next, the configuration of a CPU, built in the computer, is saved to a RAM. Finally, both the processing speed and the core voltage of the CPU are reduced, and the application program originally executed on the computer continues to run.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Nan-Kun Lo, Cheng-Kai Tsai, Ke-Chih Liao
  • Publication number: 20070181420
    Abstract: A wafer stage includes a bottom insulator plate secured on a bottom portion of the processing chamber; a central pedestal plate mounted on the bottom insulator plate; and a removable top insulator cover having a chamber fittingly accommodating the central pedestal plate and the bottom insulator plate, wherein the top insulator cover has a flat top surface on which a wafer is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Ming-Tung Wang, Sheng-Yuan Chen, Chin-Yung Liu, Peng-Yih Peng, Shang-Kuang Wu, Wen-Kun Lo, Fu-Yi Lai, Cheng-Bang Fan, Jeng-Hung Lue, Chien-Chih Ho