Patents by Inventor Mao-Shun Hsi

Mao-Shun Hsi 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: 8935452
    Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting a peripheral device to a computer includes a male connector having a plurality of first connecting pins and a female connector having a plurality of second connecting pins. The plurality of first connecting pins is configured to connect to the peripheral device. The plurality of second connecting pins is configured to connect to the computer. The plurality of second connecting pins is defined on the first circuit board in a second row and a third row. The plurality of second connecting pins comprises a plurality of differential pairs, and each differential pair comprises two differential transmission lines. The two differential transmission lines of each of the plurality of differential pairs are defined on a single row of the second and third rows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: ScienBiziP Consulting(Shenzhen)Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Shun Hsi, Yau-Shi Hwang, Chih-Hao Chang, Po-Nien Wang
  • Patent number: 8611549
    Abstract: A detection circuit of an electronic device, includes a jack circuit, a first switch, a second switch, and a detection end. The jack circuit includes a type detection pin and a connection detection pin. The first switch includes a first control end. The connection detection pin is connected to the first control end to control the first switch on or off according to whether the audio device is connected to the electronic device. The second switch is connected to ground via the first switch. The second switch includes a second control end. The type detection pin is connected to the second control end to control the second switch on or off according to the type of the audio device. The detection end is connected to the first switch via a first resistor, and is connected to the second switch via a second resistor. The detection end is adapted to generate different signals to indicate a connection status of the electronic device and the audio device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Shun Hsi, San-Yuan Chuang, Kun-Yu Hu
  • Patent number: 8604642
    Abstract: A power supply switch system for switching power supply to an electronic device, includes an adaptor, a charger module, a battery electrically connected to the charger module and a switch module. The adaptor outputs a voltage signal. The charger module receives the voltage signal and outputs control signals. The switch module receives the control signals and switches the adaptor and the battery to provide power supply to the electronic device. When the adaptor is powered on, the charger module controls the switch module to turn off a first connection between the battery and the electronic device; the charger module controls the switch module to turn on a second connection between the adaptor and the electronic device; and the adaptor provides the power supply to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Shun Hsi, San-Yuan Chuang, Hong-Wen Chao
  • Patent number: 8553156
    Abstract: A signal transmitting circuit includes a HDMI signal transmitting unit adapted to output a HDMI signal, a VGA signal transmitting unit adapted to output a VGA signal, a VGA signal processing unit, and a transmitting control unit. The VGA signal processing unit is connected to the VGA signal transmitting unit. The VGA signal processing unit is adapted to receive the VGA signal from the VGA signal transmitting unit, and include a detection signal into the VGA signal to form a combination signal. A transmitting control unit is connected to the VGA signal processing unit and the HDMI signal transmitting unit. The transmitting control unit is adapted to receive the combination signal and the VGA signal, to distinguish the combination signal and the VGA signal, and to output the combination signal and the VGA signal to the appropriate receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Shun Hsi, Yau-Shi Hwang, Chih-Hao Chang, Chung-Chih Chou, Po-Nien Wang
  • Patent number: 8513912
    Abstract: A power supply circuit for protecting a battery from current leakage when the battery is not in use includes a control signal input circuit and a switch circuit. The control signal input circuit receives a first control signal from a chip and output a second control signal. The switch circuit receives the second control signal and turns on or off an electronic connection between the battery and the chip. Wherein when the battery is not in use and not being charged by the adaptor, there is a possibility of current leakage from the battery. In such case, the switch circuit turns off the electronic connection between the battery and the chip, and the battery does not provide power to the chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Shun Hsi, Yau-Shi Hwang, Chih-Hao Chang, Chung-Chih Chou, Po-Nien Wang
  • Patent number: 8397008
    Abstract: A docking station includes a multiplexer. The multiplexer includes a first input end, a second input end, and an encode system. The encode system is connected to the second input end, and configured to generate an encoding according to a connection status of the second input end. The encode system is configured to generate a first encoding, when a first peripheral device is connected to the second input end, to switch the multiplexer to a first state, in which the second input end is on and the first input end is off. The encode system is further configured to generate a second encoding, when the first peripheral device is not connected to the second input end, to switch the multiplexer to a second state, in which the second input end is off and the first input end is on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Shun Hsi, Yau-Shi Hwang, Chih-Hao Chang, Po-Nien Wang
  • Patent number: 8305118
    Abstract: A power supply system, for discharging a resume and reset (RSMRST) signal during the RSMRST signal pull down, includes a voltage regulating circuit, a delay circuit, a switch circuit, and a discharge circuit. The voltage regulating circuit receives a first voltage signal and converts the first voltage signal to a second voltage signal. The delay circuit is charged by the second voltage signal and outputs the second voltage signal once fully charged. The switch circuit receives the second voltage signal and then outputs a RSMRST signal. The discharge circuit discharges the delay circuit. The delay circuit is charged during a first state and discharged during a second state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-Wen Chao, San-Yuan Chuang, Mao-Shun Hsi
  • Patent number: 8283954
    Abstract: A resume and reset (RSMRST) signal output circuit, for outputting a low level voltage RSMRST signal, includes a first switch circuit, a delay circuit, and a second switch circuit. The first switch circuit receives a first voltage signal and converts the first voltage signal to a second voltage signal. The delay circuit is charged by the second voltage signal and outputs the second voltage signal it is when fully charged. The second switch circuit receives the second voltage signal and outputs the low level voltage RSMRST signal. The delay circuit is charged during a first state and discharged during a second state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-Wen Chao, San-Yuan Chuang, Mao-Shun Hsi
  • Publication number: 20120228940
    Abstract: A power supply switch system for switching power supply to an electronic device, includes an adaptor, a charger module, a battery electrically connected to the charger module and a switch module. The adaptor outputs a voltage signal. The charger module receives the voltage signal and outputs control signals. The switch module receives the control signals and switches the adaptor and the battery to provide power supply to the electronic device. When the adaptor is powered on, the charger module controls the switch module to turn off a first connection between the battery and the electronic device; the charger module controls the switch module to turn on a second connection between the adaptor and the electronic device; and the adaptor provides the power supply to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MAO-SHUN HSI, SAN-YUAN CHUANG, HONG-WEN CHAO
  • Publication number: 20120162531
    Abstract: A signal transmitting circuit includes a HDMI signal transmitting unit adapted to output a HDMI signal, a VGA signal transmitting unit adapted to output a VGA signal, a VGA signal processing unit, and a transmitting control unit. The VGA signal processing unit is connected to the VGA signal transmitting unit. The VGA signal processing unit is adapted to receive the VGA signal from the VGA signal transmitting unit, and include a detection signal into the VGA signal to form a combination signal. A transmitting control unit is connected to the VGA signal processing unit and the HDMI signal transmitting unit. The transmitting control unit is adapted to receive the combination signal and the VGA signal, to distinguish the combination signal and the VGA signal, and to output the combination signal and the VGA signal to the appropriate receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MAO-SHUN HSI, YAU-SHI HWANG, CHIH-HAO CHANG, CHUNG-CHIH CHOU, PO-NIEN WANG
  • Publication number: 20120092045
    Abstract: A resume and reset (RSMRST) signal output circuit, for outputting a low level voltage RSMRST signal, includes a first switch circuit, a delay circuit, and a second switch circuit. The first switch circuit receives a first voltage signal and converts the first voltage signal to a second voltage signal. The delay circuit is charged by the second voltage signal and outputs the second voltage signal it is when fully charged. The second switch circuit receives the second voltage signal and outputs the low level voltage RSMRST signal. The delay circuit is charged during a first state and discharged during a second state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HONG-WEN CHAO, SAN-YUAN CHUANG, MAO-SHUN HSI
  • Publication number: 20120093328
    Abstract: A detection circuit of an electronic device, includes a jack circuit, a first switch, a second switch, and a detection end. The jack circuit includes a type detection pin and a connection detection pin. The first switch includes a first control end. The connection detection pin is connected to the first control end to control the first switch on or off according to whether the audio device is connected to the electronic device. The second switch is connected to ground via the first switch. The second switch includes a second control end. The type detection pin is connected to the second control end to control the second switch on or off according to the type of the audio device. The detection end is connected to the first switch via a first resistor, and is connected to the second switch via a second resistor. The detection end is adapted to generate different signals to indicate a connection status of the electronic device and the audio device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MAO-SHUN HSI, SAN-YUAN CHUANG, KUN-YU HU
  • Publication number: 20120086481
    Abstract: A power supply system, for discharging a resume and reset (RSMRST) signal during the RSMRST signal pull down, includes a voltage regulating circuit, a delay circuit, a switch circuit, and a discharge circuit. The voltage regulating circuit receives a first voltage signal and converts the first voltage signal to a second voltage signal. The delay circuit is charged by the second voltage signal and outputs the second voltage signal once fully charged. The switch circuit receives the second voltage signal and then outputs a RSMRST signal. The discharge circuit discharges the delay circuit. The delay circuit is charged during a first state and discharged during a second state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HONG-WEN CHAO, SAN-YUAN CHUANG, MAO-SHUN HSI
  • Publication number: 20120062309
    Abstract: A power supply circuit for protecting a battery from current leakage when the battery is not in use includes a control signal input circuit and a switch circuit. The control signal input circuit receives a first control signal from a chip and output a second control signal. The switch circuit receives the second control signal and turns on or off an electronic connection between the battery and the chip. Wherein when the battery is not in use and not being charged by the adaptor, there is a possibility of current leakage from the battery. In such case, the switch circuit turns off the electronic connection between the battery and the chip, and the battery does not provide power to the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MAO-SHUN HSI, YAU-SHI HWANG, CHIH-HAO CHANG, CHUNG-CHIH CHOU, PO-NIEN WANG
  • Publication number: 20120058654
    Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting a peripheral device to a computer includes a male connector having a plurality of first connecting pins and a female connector having a plurality of second connecting pins. The plurality of first connecting pins is configured to connect to the peripheral device. The plurality of second connecting pins is configured to connect to the computer. The plurality of second connecting pins is defined on the first circuit board in a second row and a third row. The plurality of second connecting pins comprises a plurality of differential pairs, and each differential pair comprises two differential transmission lines. The two differential transmission lines of each of the plurality of differential pairs are defined on a single row of the second and third rows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MAO-SHUN HSI, YAU-SHI HWANG, CHIH-HAO CHANG, PO-NIEN WANG
  • Publication number: 20120056611
    Abstract: A connection detection circuit includes a first detection circuit and a second detection circuit. The first detection circuit includes a first comparator and a first detection pin connected to the first comparator. The first comparator is adapted to compare a first voltage level on the first detection pin with a first reference voltage. The second detection circuit includes a second detection pin. The second detection pin is adapted to connect to the first detection pin to vary the first voltage level on the first detection pin to switch an first transistor output when the connection of the first detection circuit and the second detection circuit is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MAO-SHUN HSI, YAU-SHI HWANG, CHUNG-CHIH CHOU, PO-NIEN WANG
  • Publication number: 20120047303
    Abstract: A docking station includes a multiplexer. The multiplexer includes a first input end, a second input end, and an encode system. The encode system is connected to the second input end, and configured to generate an encoding according to a connection status of the second input end. The encode system is configured to generate a first encoding, when a first peripheral device is connected to the second input end, to switch the multiplexer to a first state, in which the second input end is on and the first input end is off. The encode system is further configured to generate a second encoding, when the first peripheral device is not connected to the second input end, to switch the multiplexer to a second state, in which the second input end is off and the first input end is on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MAO-SHUN HSI, YAU-SHI HWANG, CHIH-HAO CHANG, PO-NIEN WANG
  • Publication number: 20110016255
    Abstract: A computer system includes a host computer and a monitor connected to the host computer via an integrated digital video interface (DVI-I) connection, and a signal switching circuit. The DVI-I supports both digital/analog signals and generating a hot plug detection signal to identify an/a analog or digital display mode of the monitor. The signal switching circuit is capable of connecting the DVI-I to analog system management bus (SMBUS) if the monitor is in the analog display mode, and connecting the DVI-I to digital SMBUS if the monitor is in the digital display mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MAO-SHUN HSI, SAN-YUAN CHUANG