Patents by Inventor Ling-Yu Xie

Ling-Yu Xie 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).

  • Publication number: 20120047400
    Abstract: A computer startup test apparatus for turning on a computer automatically, includes a control module, a switch module, and a startup module. The control module is configured to output control signals, data signals and clock signals. The switch module is configured to receive the control signals, and turn on the computer according to the received control signals. The startup module is configured to receive the data signals and clock signals, and restarts the computer according to the received data signals and clock signals. The control module stores a predetermined test time. The control module records abnormal information and test times when the computer restarts, and outputs the control signals to turn on the computer using the switch module when the computer cannot restart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LING-YU XIE, XING-PING XIE
  • Publication number: 20120044078
    Abstract: A detecting circuit includes an indicating light, a switch component, and a control component. The indicating light indicates whether a voltage rail output by a power supply is within a predetermined voltage range. The switch component has a first terminal connected to the voltage rail, a second terminal connected to the indicating light, and a control terminal. The control component is connected to the control terminal of the switch component. The control component switches on the switch component to power on the indicating light when the voltage rail is within the predetermined voltage range, or switches off the switch component to power off the indicating light when the voltage rail is out of the predetermined voltage range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LING-YU XIE, XING-PING XIE
  • Publication number: 20120043990
    Abstract: A circuit includes a power supply circuit and a measuring circuit. The measuring circuit includes a voltage meter, a current meter, and a connector connected to a zener diode under test. The voltage meter is connected to the connector in parallel. The current meter is configured to measure a current flowing through the zener diode. The power supply circuit is capable of providing an output voltage that becomes greater gradually. The voltage meter is capable of obtaining a breakdown voltage of the zener diode when the current flowing through the zener diode increases and a voltage across the zener diode is unchanged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LING-YU XIE, XING-PING XIE
  • Publication number: 20120047399
    Abstract: A computer turning on/off testing apparatus for turning on a computer automatically includes a control module, a switch module, and a power supply module. The control module outputs control signals and receives a turn on signal from the computer to determine whether the computer turns on successfully. The switch module receives the control signals and turns on/off the computer according to the control signals. The power supply module provides power to the control module and the switch module. The control module stores a predetermined test time. The control module records abnormal information and test times when the computer turns on/off, and outputs the control signals to turn on the computer again when the computer cannot restart. The computer is turned on and off until a turning on/off time of the computer is equal to the predetermined test time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: LING-YU XIE, XING-PING XIE
  • Publication number: 20110187402
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of power supply units to be tested, an electric load, a power meter, a multimeter, and a computer. Each of the plurality of power supply units has an input terminal connected to an AC power source via a switch module and an output terminal capable of outputting a plurality of power rails to an output bus via the switch module. The electric load is connected to the output bus for receiving the plurality of power rails. The power meter is configured for measuring an input power of each of the plurality of power supply units. The multimeter is configured for measuring an output power of each of the plurality of power supply units. The computer configured to calculate a conversion efficiency of each of the plurality of the power supply units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110187403
    Abstract: A system for testing DC power supply performance includes a control circuit electrically connected to the DC power supply, a test device, and a control device electrically connected to the test device. The control circuit includes a micro controller capable of outputting control signals, a switch control module, and a switch module. The switch control module receives the control signals and powers up according to the control signals. The switch module is electrically connected to the DC power supply input and output terminals respectively, under control of the switch control module. The test device is electrically connected to the switch module and is electrically connected with the DC power supply input and output terminals according to the control signals. The test device reads voltages at the DC power supply input and output terminals which are transmitted to the control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110175640
    Abstract: A system for testing a DC power supply performance includes a comparison module, a judge module, and an alarm module. The comparison module receives DC voltage signals from the DC power supply, compares the DC voltage signals with a reference voltage respectively, and outputs a voltage level signal when the DC power supply is normal. The judge module receives the voltage level signal, and outputs a control signal according to the voltage level signal. The alarm module receives the control signal, and indicates status of the DC power supply according to the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicants: HON FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTIRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110169521
    Abstract: A testing system for a PSU includes a test chamber and a control device. The test chamber includes a first partition with the PSU accommodated therein and a second partition with an electric load accommodated therein. The PSU is electrically connected to the electric load. The control device includes a microcontroller unit (MCU). The MCU is connected to a setting circuit and a temperature sensing circuit. The setting circuit is configured to set one of predetermined parameters. The temperature sensing circuit is capable of sensing temperature in the test chamber. The MCU is capable of automatically controlling a predetermined temperature in the test chamber and presetting a test time for testing the PSU.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110168684
    Abstract: A weld current generating apparatus includes a voltage conversion circuit, a control circuit, and a charge/discharge circuit. The voltage conversion circuit receives an AC voltage from an AC voltage input terminal and converts the AC voltage to a DC voltage. The control circuit receives the DC voltage and outputs control signals. The charge/discharge circuit receives the DC voltage and is charged by the DC voltage or discharged according to the control signals. The charge/discharge circuit outputs a continuous weld current during discharging process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110163776
    Abstract: A system for testing a conversion efficiency of a power supply unit includes a power meter, a plurality of switches, a multimeter, a microcontroller unit (MCU), a computer, and a signal conversion circuit for communicatively connecting the MCU to the computer. The power meter is capable of measuring an input power supplied to the power supply unit. The switches are powered on/off according to a sequence predetermined by the computer. The multimeter is configured to measure an output power of the power supply. The computer is capable of reading data measured from the power meter and the multimeter and calculating a conversion efficiency of the power supply unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110156743
    Abstract: A system for testing a DC power supply performance includes a load module electrically coupled to the DC power supply, a switch module electrically coupled to the DC power supply, a control module electrically coupled to the load module and the switch module respectively, and an indication module electrically coupled to the control module. The control module includes a judge module and a comparison module. The judge module is configured for receiving DC voltage signals from the DC power supply; wherein the judge module is capable of turning on when the DC power supply is normal. The comparison module is configured for comparing the DC voltage signals with a reference voltage; wherein the comparison module is capable of outputting a control signal when the DC voltage signals are greater than the reference voltage. The indication module is configured for receiving the control signal and indicating status of the DC power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110155700
    Abstract: A weld current generating apparatus includes a voltage conversion circuit, a control circuit, a switch circuit, and a current output circuit. The voltage conversion circuit receives an AC voltage from an AC voltage input terminal, and converts the AC voltage to a DC voltage. The control circuit receives the DC voltage, wherein the control circuit is capable of setting a weld time, and outputting a control signal for controlling the weld time. The switch circuit receives the control signal, and turns on for the weld time according to the control signal. The current output circuit outputs a continuous weld current when the switch circuit turns on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110156744
    Abstract: A linear voltage generating device for testing performance of a power supply includes a filter circuit, an analog to digital (A/D) conversion circuit, and an amplifier circuit. The filter circuit is configured for receiving a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal, and comparing the PWM signal with a reference voltage to output a filtered PWM signal. The A/D conversion circuit is configured for receiving the filtered PWM signal, and converting the filtered PWM signal to a linear digital signal. The amplifier circuit is configured for receiving the linear digital signal, and outputting an amplified linear digital signal to an electric load electrically coupled to the power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen)CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110140725
    Abstract: A system includes a switching power supply, an electric load connected to the switching power supply, a voltage regulation circuit, and a detect device. The voltage regulation circuit is connected to the electric load and configured to output a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal to regulate a voltage supplied to the electric load. The detect device is connected to the switching power supply for detecting whether the switching power supply is powered off when a current flowing to the electric load exceeds a preset tolerance value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110140732
    Abstract: A circuit is configured for testing an inrush current of a power supply. The circuit includes a capacitor module, a voltage meter, a semiconductor switch, and a current meter. The capacitor module is connected to an power source for storing electric charge. The voltage meter is connected to the capacitor module for measuring a voltage across the capacitor module. The semiconductor switch is capable of connecting the capacitor module to the power supply and being closed when the voltage across the capacitor module reaches a predetermined value. The current meter is capable of measuring the inrush current at the time the power supply is powered on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen)CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110121855
    Abstract: A system for testing a DC power supply performance includes a test apparatus for testing the DC power supply, and a control circuit electrically coupled to the DC power supply and test apparatus. The control circuit includes a microcontroller, a switch control circuit, and a switch circuit controlled by the switch control circuit. The microcontroller is configured for outputting control signals. The switch control circuit is configured for receiving the control signals, and is powered on according to the corresponding control signals. The switch circuit is capable of turning on when the switch control circuit is powered on. The DC power supply output terminals are coupled electrically to the test apparatus via the switch circuit. The test apparatus is configured for reading voltage values at the DC power supply corresponding output terminals, and outputting a feedback signal to the microcontroller when the testing is complete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20110001443
    Abstract: A system is used to measure a fan rotational speed. The system includes a main controller, a first socket coupled to the linear fan, a second socket connected to the main controller, and an optical fiber amplifier connected to the main controller. A PWM (pulse width module) fan is coupled to the second socket, the PWM fan sends a first rotational speed signal, which represent a rotation speed of the PWM fan, to the main controller via the second socket. The optical fiber amplifier is capable of radiating light on fan blades of the linear fan, and sensing light reflected by the fan blades to count a rotational speed of the linear fan, and generating a second rotational speed signal which represents a rotational speed of the linear fan. The optical fiber amplifier sends the second rotational speed signal to the main controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO.,LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LING-YU XIE, KUN-LUNG WU, SHENG-CHUNG HUANG, SAN-YONG YANG, XIN-PING ZHANG, JING LIU
  • Publication number: 20100327901
    Abstract: A testing system for testing a conversion efficiency of a power supply unit (PSU) includes a power meter, a plurality of switches, a multimeter, a microcontroller unit, and a data processing device. The power meter is utilized to measure an input power supplied to the power supply unit. The multimeter is utilized to measure an output power of PSU. The microcontroller unit is configured for automatically switching the plurality of switches for enabling the multimeter to measure the output power of power supply. The data processing device is utilized to read data measured from the power meter and the multimeter and calculate a conversion efficiency of the PSU.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD, HON HAI PRECISON INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ling-Yu Xie
  • Publication number: 20100320998
    Abstract: A system for testing power supply performance includes a DC power supply, a test apparatus for testing the DC power supply, and a control circuit electrically coupled to the DC power supply and the test apparatus. The control circuit includes an A/D conversion circuit, and a voltage level conversion circuit. The A/D conversion circuit receives DC voltage signals from the power supply, and converts the received DC voltage signals to digital signals. The voltage level conversion circuit receives the digital signals, and converts the received digital signals to voltage level signals which can be identified by the test apparatus. The test apparatus receives the voltage level signals, and generates signal waveforms of the voltage signals according to the received voltage level signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YU XIE
  • Publication number: 20100315749
    Abstract: A system for testing a power supply unit includes a test sub-system and a test control sub-system connected to the test sub-system and the power supply unit. The test sub-system perform tests and record the results. The test control sub-system is capable of selecting test items to test the power supply unit and setting an execution sequence of the test items. The test items includes a standby test item for testing the power supply unit at a standby state, a normal test item for testing the power supply unit at a normal state, and an over temperature protection test item for testing the power supply unit at an over heated state. The test control sub-system is further capable of automatically switching the standby test item to the normal test item, and switching the normal test item to the over temperature protection test item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LING-YU XIE, SHENG-CHUNG HUANG, KUN-LUNG WU