Patents by Inventor Kun-Ho Lee

Kun-Ho Lee 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: 10423263
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a display unit, an input unit and a hinge member. The hinge member is detachably connected to the display unit and pivotally connected to the input unit, and the hinge member and the display unit are rotatable relative to the input unit around a rotary axis. The display unit has at least a slot and the hinge member has at least a guide pin corresponding to the slot. The guide pin has a first slope structure and a vertical surface structure. The first slope structure and the vertical surface structure are arranged in a direction parallel to the rotary axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Kun-Ho Lee, Chih-Min Chan
  • Publication number: 20190129546
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a display unit, an input unit and a hinge member. The hinge member is detachably connected to the display unit and pivotally connected to the input unit, and the hinge member and the display unit are rotatable relative to the input unit around a rotary axis. The display unit has at least a slot and the hinge member has at least a guide pin corresponding to the slot. The guide pin has a first slope structure and a vertical surface structure. The first slope structure and the vertical surface structure are arranged in a direction parallel to the rotary axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Kun-Ho LEE, Chih-Min CHAN
  • Patent number: 9645615
    Abstract: A waterproof notebook computer includes a chassis, a flexible waterproof pad, a touchpad and a trigger switch. The chassis has a receiving space. The flexible waterproof pad is exposed from one surface of the chassis, and all edges of the flexible waterproof pad are connected to the chassis hermetically so that the receiving space of the chassis is isolated from the exterior of the chassis. The trigger switch is disposed inside the receiving space. The touchpad is disposed between the trigger switch and the flexible waterproof pad. When the touchpad is pressed towards the receiving space through the flexible waterproof pad, the flexible waterproof pad stretches to move the touchpad to trigger the trigger switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Kun-Ho Lee, I-Hao Chen, Yu-Wen Chen, Hui-Ju Yang
  • Publication number: 20170038801
    Abstract: A waterproof notebook computer includes a chassis, a flexible waterproof pad, a touchpad and a trigger switch. The chassis has a receiving space. The flexible waterproof pad is exposed from one surface of the chassis, and all edges of the flexible waterproof pad are connected to the chassis hermetically so that the receiving space of the chassis is isolated from the exterior of the chassis. The trigger switch is disposed inside the receiving space. The touchpad is disposed between the trigger switch and the flexible waterproof pad. When the touchpad is pressed towards the receiving space through the flexible waterproof pad, the flexible waterproof pad stretches to move the touchpad to trigger the trigger switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Kun-Ho LEE, I-Hao CHEN, Yu-Wen CHEN, Hui-Ju YANG
  • Patent number: 9329639
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a front panel, a back cover, a stand, and at least one hinge module. The stand is disposed on a surface of the back cover opposite to the front panel and is rotatable relative to the surface. The hinge module disposed between the front panel and the back cover includes a fixing element, a sliding element, a pivot, and a spring strip. The fixing element has a hole, and the fixing element is fixed on the back cover, such that an accommodating space is formed between the fixing element and the back cover. The sliding element having a hook portion is slidably disposed in the accommodating space. The pivot is slidably disposed in the accommodating space. The sliding element is connected to the stand by the pivot. The spring strip is disposed in the accommodating space. The spring strip is deformably fixed on the back cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Szu-Chi Lee, Huang-Lin Lee, I-Hao Chen, Kun-Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 9223347
    Abstract: A display panel device includes a panel, a stand, at least one stand hinge, and at least one foot mechanism. The stand hinge is disposed at a first side of the stand, and the stand hinge is pivotally connecting the panel to the stand. The foot mechanism is disposed at a second side of the stand opposite to the first side. The foot mechanism includes a foot and an elastically pivot assembly. The elastically pivot assembly is pivotally connecting the foot to the stand. When the panel display device is in an opened status, the panel and the stand form a first angle, and one side of the foot lies on a plane. When the panel display device is in a closed status, the stand covers the panel and the foot mechanism is placed within an opening of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Hsu, I-Hao Chen, Kun-Ho Lee, Li-Chuan Liu, Yin-Wei Yeh
  • Publication number: 20150062792
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a front panel, a back cover, a stand, and at least one hinge module. The stand is disposed on a surface of the back cover opposite to the front panel and is rotatable relative to the surface. The hinge module disposed between the front panel and the back cover includes a fixing element, a sliding element, a pivot, and a spring strip. The fixing element has a hole, and the fixing element is fixed on the back cover, such that an accommodating space is formed between the fixing element and the back cover. The sliding element having a hook portion is slidably disposed in the accommodating space. The pivot is slidably disposed in the accommodating space. The sliding element is connected to the stand by the pivot. The spring strip is disposed in the accommodating space. The spring strip is deformably fixed on the back cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Szu-Chi LEE, Huang-Lin LEE, I-Hao CHEN, Kun-Ho LEE
  • Publication number: 20140321043
    Abstract: A supporting structure includes a body, a first plate, a second plate, a first elastic assembly, and a second elastic assembly. The body has a groove used for accommodating a display panel. The first plate is disposed on a first side of the groove, and the second plate is disposed on a second side of the groove opposite to the first side. The first elastic assembly is pivotally connecting the first plate and the body, and the second elastic assembly is pivotally connecting the second plate and the body. The first elastic assembly and the second elastic assembly clamp the display panel when the display panel is inserted into the groove of the body. The first elastic assembly and the second elastic assembly together cover the groove when the display panel is detached from the body. An electronic device using the supporting structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Quanta Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Li-Chuan LIU, Yin-Wei YEH, Kun-Ho LEE, Chih-Kai HSU
  • Publication number: 20140321041
    Abstract: A display panel device includes a panel, a stand, at least one stand hinge, and at least one foot mechanism. The stand hinge is disposed at a first side of the stand, and the stand hinge is pivotally connecting the panel to the stand. The foot mechanism is disposed at a second side of the stand opposite to the first side. The foot mechanism includes a foot and an elastically pivot assembly. The elastically pivot assembly is pivotally connecting the foot to the stand. When the panel display device is in an opened status, the panel and the stand form a first angle, and one side of the foot lies on a plane. When the panel display device is in a closed status, the stand covers the panel and the foot mechanism is placed within an opening of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai HSU, I-Hao CHEN, Kun-Ho LEE, Li-Chuan LIU, Yin-Wei YEH
  • Patent number: 8363008
    Abstract: Disclosed is an event control method of a mobile terminal, in which when a touch input is detected, a shape and size of a lock screen is changed according to the detected touch input value (e.g., touch time, the number of touch times or touch area) and simultaneously a threshold value necessary for unlocking the lock screen 50 is displayed, and then the lock screen is unlocked and switched to a menu screen when the touch input value reaches the threshold value, resulting in providing a user with more enjoyable and exciting user interface (UI).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Hye-Jin Ryu, Jun-Serk Park, Kang-E Lee, Kun-Ho Lee, Joo-Sun Moon
  • Patent number: 8199495
    Abstract: A fixing module and an electronic device using the same are provided. The fixing module includes a male housing and a female housing. The male housing disposed in a bottom cover includes a groove, cylinder and a first magnet. The cylinder is slidingly connected to the groove, and the first magnet is disposed in the cylinder. The female housing is disposed in a top cover, including a cavity and a second magnet. The cavity is disposed in correspondence to the cylinder, and the second magnet is fixed in the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Li-Chuan Liu, Yin-Ting Chen, Kun-Ho Lee, Po-Shen Hsiung, Yu-Wen Chen, Yin-Wei Yeh
  • Publication number: 20110116214
    Abstract: A fixing module and an electronic device using the same are provided. The fixing module includes a male housing and a female housing. The male housing disposed in a bottom cover includes a groove, cylinder and a first magnet. The cylinder is slidingly connected to the groove, and the first magnet is disposed in the cylinder. The female housing is disposed in a top cover, including a cavity and a second magnet. The cavity is disposed in correspondence to the cylinder, and the second magnet is fixed in the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Quanata Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Li-Chuan Liu, Yin-Ting Chen, Kun-Ho Lee, Po-Shen Hsiung, Yu-Wen Chen, Yin-Wei Yeh
  • Publication number: 20100182746
    Abstract: A thin notebook computer is disclosed, which includes a first casing, a second casing, a liquid crystal panel, and a cylinder battery. The liquid crystal panel is disposed close to a front side of the first casing. The second casing has a protruding portion facing the first casing, and the cylinder battery is disposed in the protruding portion. The protruding portion and the cylinder battery are arranged outside the liquid crystal panel and not disposed under the keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Kun-Ho Lee, I-Hao Chen
  • Publication number: 20100085309
    Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided including a keypad, a controller, and a display unit. The keypad is for inputting a search expression by sequentially entering characters. The controller is configured to search a memory to detect at least one expression that includes the search expression. The display unit is configured to display the keypad. The controller is configured to detect a set of characters. The detected set of characters include a character after each search expression in the detected at least one expression. The controller is configured to control the display unit to display the detected set of characters such that characters in the detected set of characters are emphasized over characters not in the detected set of characters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Dong-Seok LEE, Jin-Woo Chung, Moon-Ju Kim, Kun-Ho Lee, Kang-E Lee
  • Publication number: 20100020035
    Abstract: Disclosed is an event control method of a mobile terminal, in which when a touch input is detected, a shape and size of a lock screen is changed according to the detected touch input value (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Hye-Jin Ryu, Jun-Serk Park, Kang-E Lee, Kun-Ho Lee, Joo-Sun Moon
  • Patent number: 7251129
    Abstract: A two-way auto-locking tablet PC hinge is described. The two-way auto-locking tablet PC hinge includes a hinge base, a central rotational frame, a shaft, a fixing bracket, a rotational cam, a fixed cam, and two positioners. The fixing bracket, the rotational cam, and the fixed cam are configured on the shaft. A monitor of the tablet PC is fixed on the fixing bracket and the hinge base is fixed on a tablet PC base. The positioners are composed of protrusion blocks and concaves and are axially symmetrically formed on the fixed cam and the rotational cam respectively. When the monitor is parallel to the tablet PC base, the protrusion blocks are engaged with the concaves correspondingly, thereby locking the monitor on the tablet PC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Kun-Ho Lee, I-Hao Chen
  • Publication number: 20060279920
    Abstract: A two-way auto-locking tablet PC hinge is described. The two-way auto-locking tablet PC hinge includes a hinge base, a central rotational frame, a shaft, a fixing bracket, a rotational cam, a fixed cam, and two positioners. The fixing bracket, the rotational cam, and the fixed cam are configured on the shaft. A monitor of the tablet PC is fixed on the fixing bracket and the hinge base is fixed on a tablet PC base. The positioners are composed of protrusion blocks and concaves and are axially symmetrically formed on the fixed cam and the rotational cam respectively. When the monitor is parallel to the tablet PC base, the protrusion blocks are engaged with the concaves correspondingly, thereby locking the monitor on the tablet PC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Kun-Ho Lee, I-Hao Chen
  • Publication number: 20060227503
    Abstract: A keyboard module heat dissipation film is described. The keyboard module heat dissipation film is utilized in a notebook computer and can endure a working temperature of interior components in the notebook computer. The film is made of a water repellent material and includes a plurality of needle apertures to allow the cooling air passing therethrough. Dropped water can form sweat on the surface of the film due to the water repellent property of the film so as to prevent from dropping into the notebook computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Su-O Ho, I-Hao Chen, Shun-Yung Liao, Kun-Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 6744622
    Abstract: A slidable cover mechanism for a notebook computer's main unit is disclosed, wherein the cover can be separated from the main unit by the method of sliding. The cover mechanism comprises: a top housing, a cover metal plate and housing fixing elements, wherein there are a plurality of components installed between the top housing and the cover metal plate. The top housing has a plurality of fixing holes through which the cover can be combined with the bottom case portion of the main unit. The top housing comprises: sliding hooks and clipping hooks, used for engaging with hinge support elements; a plurality of inserting elements, used for insetting with a plurality of grooves located on the bottom case portion; and a plurality of protrusions, used for inserting into the bottom housing of the bottom case portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventors: Kun-Ho Lee, I-Hao Chen, Wei-Min Wu, Min-Hsiung Ko
  • Publication number: 20040027795
    Abstract: A slidable cover mechanism for a notebook computer's main unit is disclosed, wherein the cover can be separated from the main unit by the method of sliding. The cover mechanism comprises: a top housing, a cover metal plate and housing fixing elements, wherein there are a plurality of components installed between the top housing and the cover metal plate. The top housing has a plurality of fixing holes through which the cover can be combined with the bottom case portion of the main unit. The top housing comprises: sliding hooks and clipping hooks, used for engaging with hinge support elements; a plurality of inserting elements, used for insetting with a plurality of grooves located on the bottom case portion; and a plurality of protrusions, used for inserting into the bottom housing of the bottom case portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Kun-Ho Lee, I-Hao Chen, Wei-Min Wu, Min-Hsiung Ko