Patents by Inventor Lin An

Lin An 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSPIRATORY MUSCLE STIMULATION USING IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120165889
    Abstract: An inspiratory muscle stimulation system uses an implantable medical device to deliver stimulation to control diaphragmatic contractions for slower and deeper breathing, thereby conditioning and strengthening inspiratory muscles. In various embodiments, respiratory and/or cardiac performance are monitored for controlling parameters of the stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: YI ZHANG, SHANTHA ARCOT-KRISHNAMUTHY, LILI LIU, KENNETH C. BECK, KENT LEE, JONATHAN KWOK, ZHENG LIN
  • Flame Retardant Multi-Layer Label
    Publication number: 20120164442
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer label, including: a backing film having a first surface and a second surface, and a topcoat layer containing a polymeric matrix and a flame retardant and having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface of the topcoat in intimate contact with the first surface of the backing film, in which the label as a whole is in compliance with UL94 VTM-0 standard and comprises less than 900 ppm of chlorine, less than 900 ppm of bromine, and less than 1500 ppm of chlorine and bromine in combination. The multi-layer label may further include a flame retardant layer containing a binder and a flame retardant, and/or an adhesive layer optionally containing a flame retardant. The multi-layer label is useful in electronic products and mass transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Kenryuu Ley Keong Ong, Min He, Jian Lin
  • LOOP PARALLELIZATION BASED ON LOOP SPLITTING OR INDEX ARRAY
    Publication number: 20120167069
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to provide loop parallelization based on loop splitting and/or index array are described. In one embodiment, one or more split loops, corresponding to an original loop, are generated based on the mis-speculation information. In another embodiment, a plurality of subloops are generated from an original loop based on an index array. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Jin Lin, Nishkam Ravi, Xinmin Tian, John L. Ng, Renat V. Valiullin
  • PIXEL UNIT OF ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE AND DISPLAY PANEL USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120162175
    Abstract: A pixel unit for driving an organic light emitting diode (OLED) is disclosed. The pixel unit includes a driving transistor, a compensating capacitor, a selecting switch module, a power switch and a configuration switch. One terminal of the compensating capacitor is coupled to a gate of the driving transistor. The selecting switch module provides the ground voltage or the compensating voltage to the other terminal of the compensating capacitor according to a first control signal. The power switch is coupled between a power voltage and a drain of the driving transistor and is controlled by a second control signal. The configuration switch receives the first control signal for controlling a connecting configuration of the driving transistor. The pixel unit is driven according to the first and the second control signals for compensating threshold voltage shifting of the OLED and the driving transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Ching-Lin Fan, Bo-Jhang Sun
  • MULTIMETER WITH CHARGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120161694
    Abstract: A multimeter includes a main body, two probes extending from the main body, a battery unit arranged in the main body, and a charging system arranged in the main body and configured for charging the battery. The charging system includes a microcontroller with an external input voltage sampling circuit, a battery voltage sampling circuit and a voltage regulator circuit each electrically connected the microcontroller. The microcontroller compares sampled signals from the external input voltage sampling circuit and the battery voltage sampling circuit, and controls the voltage regulator circuit to regulate the external input voltage to be applicable to the battery based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SONG-LIN TONG, QI-YAN LUO
  • SPORTS PAD
    Publication number: 20120164377
    Abstract: A sports pad is a pad-shaped main unit assembled primarily by an outer layer, an adhesive layer and an inner layer. Ventilation holes are formed in the pad-shaped main unit by punching at one time with a mold tool to penetrate the outer layer, the adhesive layer and the inner layer. A hot-press formation and a cutting are carried out next to accomplish the sports pad having a pre-determined shape, having a concaved and convex arc at a pre-determined position and manifesting a fused and smooth pattern at outer peripheries. The outer side of the pad is a high-intensity structure to provide stopping and protection functions; whereas, the inner side is a soft and fitting material, providing comfortableness when wearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventor: Tsang-Po LIN
  • COUPLING DEVICE FOR A SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120160429
    Abstract: A coupling device for a sunshade assembly includes a slide block, an insert block and a plug component. The slide block has spaced-apart first and second block bodies connected to a guide member of the sunshade assembly. The first block body has an engaging portion formed on a hole-defining surface that defines a first through hole. The insert block is connected to a cross bar of the sunshade assembly, extends between the first and second block bodies, and is formed with a plug hole registered with the first through hole. The plug component is inserted through the plug hole from the first through hole, and is formed with a first engaging part engaging the engaging portion of the first block body, and a second engaging part spaced apart from the first engaging part and moving over the engaging portion of the first block body during the insertion of the plug member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: MACAUTO INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Paul Lin
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH POWER OUTPUT FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20120166697
    Abstract: An electronic device with power output function includes an interface for connecting with an external power supply or a small electronic device. The electronic device further includes a battery, a boost circuit, a switch circuit, and a charging circuit. When the external power supply is connected to the electronic device through a first cable, the switch circuit is closed to allow the external power supply to charge the battery through the first cable, the interface, the switch circuit, and the charging circuit. When the small electronic device is connected to the electronic device through a second cable, the boost circuit is enabled to boost the power voltage of the battery to allow the battery to charge the small electronic device through the boost circuit, the interface, and the second cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: SHA-SHA HU, TING GONG, BO-CHING LIN
  • DRIVING CIRCUIT AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120161664
    Abstract: A driving circuit and lighting equipment using the same are provided. The driving circuit includes a first power receiving terminal, a second power receiving terminal and a power conversion unit. The first power receiving terminal receives an alternating current (AC) input signal. The second power receiving terminal is electrically coupled to a predetermined potential. The power conversion unit is electrically coupled to the first and second power receiving terminals for transforming the AC input signal into corresponding two AC output signals of different phases, wherein the two AC output signals are with the same current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Huang-Ti LIN, Wen-Ti Chang, Yun-Sheng Chou, Yu-Hsiang Huang
  • USE OF ASTER EXTRACT IN THE TREATMENT OF OPIOID-INDUCED CONSTIPATION
    Publication number: 20120164251
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of an extract from an Aster species for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation. The extract is extracted from fresh and/or dried roots and rhizomes of a Tatarian aster (Aster tartaricus) plant, in which the extraction uses water or 40-95% (v/v) ethanol as an extractant to obtain an extraction mixture. In some embodiments, the extraction mixture is then eluted with water followed by at least one eluent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Jui-Ching CHEN, Che-Yi Lin, Chien-Chang Wu, Cheng-Po Huang, Yuan-Ling Ku, Yueh-Chu Chen, Yu-Hsuan Lin, Chih-Sheng Hung
  • DIAPHRAGM AND SPEAKER USING SAME
    Publication number: 20120160597
    Abstract: A diaphragm is disclosed. The diaphragm includes a dome part, an edge part connected to an outer peripheral part of the dome part. The dome part includes a main body defining a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a first dome part connected to the first surface, and a second dome part connected to the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Lin-Zhen Li, Ji-Liang Lu, Wen-Tao Jiang
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHARING A WIRELESS ANTENNA IN A HYBRID ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20120166851
    Abstract: Embodiments operating shared peripherals in a hybrid computing system are described. Embodiments control a shared wireless antenna variously between a primary system and a secondary system, where the secondary system is detachable from the primary system and operates as an independent computing device in the disconnected state, while operating as a display device in the connected state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Marc C. Davis, Steven R. Perrin, Scott E. Kelso, Lin Bin, Wang Sheng
  • Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Integrated Passive Device Over Semiconductor Die with Conductive Bridge and Fan-Out Redistribution Layer
    Publication number: 20120161279
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first semiconductor die. A first inductor is formed over the first semiconductor die. A second inductor is formed over the first inductor and aligned with the first inductor. An insulating layer is formed over the first semiconductor die and the first and second inductors. A conductive bridge is formed over the insulating layer and electrically connected between the second inductor and the first semiconductor die. In one embodiment, the semiconductor device has a second semiconductor die and a conductive layer is formed between the first and second semiconductor die. In another embodiment, a capacitor is formed over the first semiconductor die. In another embodiment, the insulating layer has a first thickness over a footprint of the first semiconductor die and a second thickness less than the first thickness outside the footprint of the first semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: STATS CHIPPAC, LTD.
    Inventors: Yaojian Lin, Kai Liu, Kang Chen
  • Method of transmitting and displaying messages and portable electronic devices thereof
    Publication number: 20120166968
    Abstract: A method of transmitting and displaying messages applied to portable electronic devices includes the following steps: providing a handwriting interface for a sender to compose a plurality of sent-messages on a touch screen; receiving a plurality of received-messages from a receiver; providing a dialog window wherein the dialog window is adapted for placing the sent-messages and the received-messages. Moreover, each sent-message and received-message is displayed in accordance with the time of creation of each message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: LINKTEL INC.
    Inventors: Hong-Lin Lee, Wen-Hsiung Tsai, Ya-Ting Hsu
  • CUSTOMIZED REVIEW SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120166354
    Abstract: A method for providing a customized review may include receiving, by a processing device, a request for a customized review for a product or service from a requester. The method may also include receiving, by the processing device, a consumer profile associated with the request from the requester. The method may additionally include receiving, by the processing device, at least one review for the product or service and an associated profile for a provider of each review. The consumer profile associated with the request may be compared by the processing device to the profile associated with each review for the product or service. The method may further include providing, by the processing device, the customized review to the requester. The customized review may include any reviews by review providers with profiles that substantially match the consumer profile associated with the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Judith H. Bank, Lisa M. Bradley, Lin Sun, Chunhui Yang
  • MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120162894
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes an enclosure, a bracket for fixing a data storage device, an assistant plate arranged between the bracket and the enclosure, a handle pivotably mounted to the bracket, and a resisting member. The assistant plate defines a through hole and a locking hole. A handle with a locking portion is pivotably attached to the bracket. The resisting member is slidably mounted between the assistant plate and the first sidewall. The resisting member includes a pull portion corresponding to the through hole, and a resilient tongued portion engaged in the through hole of the assistant plate. When the handle is rotated toward to the base, the locking portion of the handle extends through the locking hole of the assistant plate to engage with the pull portion to move the resisting member to deform the tongued portion, such that the tongued portion is raised to resist against the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHIEH-HSIANG LIN, CHIH-MIN LIN, WEN-CHEN WANG
  • POLYIMIDE POLYMER SOLUTION, POLYIMIDE POLYMER, TRANSPARENT FILM, DISPLAYING DEVICE AND SOLAR CELL
    Publication number: 20120160317
    Abstract: A polyimide polymer solution, a polyimide polymer, a transparent film, a display device and a solar cell are provided. The polyimide polymer has at least one of a repeating unit of formula (D) and a repeating unit of formula (J) and at least one of a repeating unit of formula (Q) and a repeating unit of formula (T). One of B and B? is cyclo-aliphatic compound, and the other is aromatic compound, a molar mass ratio of the cyclo-aliphatic compound to the aromatic compound is 1˜4, A and A? are identical or different aromatic diamines, and at least one of A and A? is aromatic diamine with ether groups, and A could be the same as or different from A?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chyi-Ming Leu, Chih-Cheng Lin, Chi-Fu Tseng, Hsueh-Yi Liao
  • NETWORK STATUS INDICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120161966
    Abstract: A network status indication system utilizes indicators on a keyboard to indicate the network status of a computer. When a simultaneous activation of two predetermined keys is detected and when the number of simultaneous activations is odd, the network status is determined, thereby indicating the network status of the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: JIE-JUN TAN, HUA DONG, YU-LONG LIN, YI-YONG XIE
  • Chemical Mechanical Polish Process Control for Improvement in Within-Wafer Thickness Uniformity
    Publication number: 20120164918
    Abstract: A method of performing chemical mechanical polish (CMP) processes on a wafer includes providing the wafer; determining a thickness profile of a feature on a surface of the wafer; and, after the step of determining the thickness profile, performing a high-rate CMP process on the feature using a polish recipe to substantially achieve a within-wafer thickness uniformity of the feature. The polish recipe is determined based on the thickness profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shen-Nan Lee, Ying-Mei Lin, Yu-Jen Cheng, Keung Hui, Huan-Just Lin
  • Bone Plate Structure
    Publication number: 20120165878
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an approximately ?-shaped improved bone plate structure, fixed on a bone of an animal for maintaining the relative positions of different portions of the bone. One of the other features of the present invention is that bone plate structure comprises at least one contouring portion for allowing the surgeons to intra-operatively adjusting the shape in accordance with the shape of the bone. Furthermore, the present invention may fit the bone with multi-axis, decreasing stress concentration, preventing the opening portion from being unsuitably covered and preventing the wound deformation from being pressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: Tri-Service General Hospital, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Su-Yang Hwa, Shang-Chih Lin, Yu-Ling Chen, Yu-Ming Wang, Chu-An Luo