Patents by Inventor Min-An CHAO

Min-An CHAO 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: 9116573
    Abstract: A virtual control device is provided for an electronic device. The virtual control device includes a first lens, a second lens, a first photosensitive unit, a second photosensitive unit and a processor unit. The first photosensitive unit is arranged behind the first lens by a focal length, and obtains a first image via the first lens. The second photosensitive unit is arranged behind the second lens by the focal length, and obtains a second image via the second lens. The processor unit determines the object-position coordinates of a virtual control plane according to a first position of the projection of the object on the first photosensitive unit and a second position of the projection of the object on the second photosensitive unit, and the processor unit provides the object-position coordinates to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chih-Chi Cheng, Chee-Chun Leung, Wei-Min Chao
  • Publication number: 20150175450
    Abstract: A composite is provided, the composite comprises a carbon support, and a layered double hydroxide (LDH) immobilized on the carbon support for selectively removing phosphorus. An electrode for electrochemical removal of phosphorus, and methods and apparatuses for electrochemical purification by utilizing the electrode are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Li-Ching Chung, Teh-Ming Liang, Ren-Yang Horng, Hsin Shao, Po-I Liu, Min-Chao Chang
  • Publication number: 20150145825
    Abstract: A method for controlling a touch panel is disclosed. A first driving signal is applied to the driving electrodes to obtain a number of first electrical signals corresponding to a number of conductive stripes of touch panel. The first electrical signals are converted into a number of first digital signals by digital analog conversion with a first factor. A second driving signal is applied to a number of driving electrodes to obtain a number of second electrical signals corresponding to a number of button electrodes of the touch panel. The second electrical signals are converted into a number of second digital signals by digital analog conversion with a second factor. The second factor is smaller than the first factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: CHIEN-YUNG CHENG, PO-SHENG SHIH, LI-MIN CHAO
  • Publication number: 20150145795
    Abstract: A method for controlling a touch panel is disclosed. A first driving signal is applied to the driving electrodes to obtain a number of first electrical signals on a first area of the touch panel. The first electrical signals are converted into a number of first digital signals by digital analog conversion with a first factor. A second driving signal is applied to a number of driving electrodes to obtain a number of second electrical signals on a second area of the touch panel. The second electrical signals are converted into a number of second digital signals by digital analog conversion with a second factor. The second factor is greater than the first factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: CHIEN-YUNG CHENG, PO-SHENG SHIH, LI-MIN CHAO
  • Publication number: 20150097150
    Abstract: A bridge lifting support bracket is disclosed, which comprises a supporting mechanism, comprising a bracket having a depressed area at a face thereof and a lifting portion disposed at two sides of the bracket, respectively; and at least two jacks, disposed on a bottom face of the lifting portions, respectively. As such, a space for receiving a jack properly is secured by digging out a space of a concrete protection layer of a lower structure and using a supporting mechanism cooperating therewith when only a small space or a closely tight bonding with no seam existing between a bridge and a pier, whereby a lifting process of the bridge may be safely performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Ching-Lung Liao, Min Chao, Chung-Yue Wang, Jin-Chung Ma, Chin-Yu Wang
  • Publication number: 20150091860
    Abstract: A method for preventing a false activation of a touch pad is provided. In the method, a touch area of the touch pad is divided into subareas. A lock threshold Nlock and a sensing signal threshold Vlock are set. The touch pad is scanned when there is a touch acted on the touch pad. A quantity Ni of touch points in each of the subareas is counted. If the quantity Ni of the touch points in a certain subarea is less than Nlock, the one subarea is maintained touchable, if not, the certain subarea is maintained untouchable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: PO-SHENG SHIH, CHIEN-YUNG CHENG, LI-MIN CHAO
  • Publication number: 20150029138
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for recognizing touch. A first value T1 and a second value T2 are set. A maximum sensing value Cpeak is obtained. A position of the Cpeak is defined as a sensing position A. Sensing values C1, C2, C3, and C4 of four neighboring sensing positions are obtained. Cpeak is compared with T1 and T2. When Cpeak is greater than or equal to T1, a touch with finger is recognized. When Cpeak is smaller than T2, no touch is recognized. When Cpeak is greater than or equal to T and smaller than T1, following steps are taken. A third value T3 is set. A first total sensing value Ct of C1, C2, C3, and C4 is compared with T3. When Ct is greater than or equal to T3, a touch with glove is recognized. When Ct is less than T3, no touch is recognized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: TIANJIN FUNAYUANCHUANG TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
    Inventors: LI-MIN CHAO, CHIEN-YUNG CHENG, PO-SHENG SHIH
  • Publication number: 20150032395
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for recognizing touch. A first value T1 and a second value T2 are set. A number of first sensing values C1 are obtained. C1 is compared with T1 and T2. When C1 is greater than or equal to T1, a touch with finger is recognized. When C1 is smaller than T2, no touch is recognized. When C1 are greater than or equal to T2 and smaller than T1, following steps are taken. A third value T3 is set. At least three driving electrodes are driven and a number of second sensing values C2 are obtained. A number of maximum sensing values C2peak are selected from the C2 and compared with T3. When C2peak are greater than or equal to T3, a touch with glove is recognized. And when not, no touch is recognized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: TIANJIN FUNAYUANCHUANG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LI-MIN CHAO, CHIEN-YUNG CHENG, PO-SHENG SHIH
  • Publication number: 20150021069
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board precursor includes the steps of providing a substrate. Then the surface of the substrate is catalyzed to form a catalytic layer by a catalyst. Subsequently, a conductive layer is formed and attached to the surface of the catalytic layer. Finally, a metal layer is electroplated on the conductive layer. A printed circuit board precursor includes a substrate having a surface. Specifically, the surface is catalytically treated to form a catalytic layer. The precursor also includes a conductive layer which is attached to and covers the catalytic layer and a metal layer which is disposed on the conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: ICHIA TECHNOLOGIES,INC.
    Inventors: CHIEN-HWA CHIU, Chih-Min Chao, Peir-Rong Kuo, Chia-Hua Chiang, Chih-Cheng Hsiao, Feng-Ping Kuan, Ying-Wei Lee, Wei-Cheng Lee
  • Publication number: 20150015535
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for recognizing touch on a touch panel. A first value and a second value are set. Sensing value Cn is compared with the first value and the second value. When the sensing value Cn is greater than or equal to the first value, a touch with finger is recognized. When the sensing value Cn is smaller than the second value, no touch is recognized. When the sensing values Cn are greater than or equal to the second value and smaller than the first value, following steps are taken. A time period is setting. Touch signals are sensed several times during the time period and a number of maximum sensing values ?Cpeak are selected. Average sensing values ?Cpeak are calculated. When the average sensing values ?Cpeak satisfy following formula: 0.8 ?Cpeak??Cpeak?1.2 ?Cpeak, a touch with glove is determined. And when not, no touch is recognized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: TIANJIN FUNAYUANCHUANG TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
    Inventors: LI-MIN CHAO, CHIEN-YUNG CHENG, PO-SHENG SHIH
  • Publication number: 20140306169
    Abstract: A thin jack device for bridge lifting is disclosed, comprising a base seat; a lifting unit, movably connected with the base seat; and a displacement sensor, disposed at a side of the base seat. In this manner, an arrangement may be applied when a gap altitude between a bridge girder and a pier is insufficient to reduce a risk possibility of violation of the bridge and pier, and a displacement sensors attached to stroke is used to monitor a raised altitude to reduce a mechanical error to promote safety and thereby sufficiently the current pier structure to save a temporarily used pier or a frame based design and construction, whereby increasing the construction safety and decreasing the construction cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: China Engineering Consultants, Inc.
    Inventors: Ching-Lung Liao, Min Chao, Chung-Yue Wang, Jin-Chung Ma
  • Publication number: 20140309767
    Abstract: A synchronous control integrated system for bridge lifting, comprising a monitor mechanism; an oil pressure control mechanism, connected to the monitor mechanism; a plurality of jacks, each connected to the oil pressure mechanism, respectively; and a sensor mechanism, connected to the monitor mechanism. As such, a shift variance generated by girders of a bridge may form a signal by using a sensor mechanism and jacks together transmitted on line to a monitor mechanism as a control parameter, so that the monitor mechanism may have an accurate adjustment and monitoring on an oil pressure control mechanism and the jacks, whereby completing the synchronous control operation for the bridge lifting course. Furthermore, the bridge lifting construction may have its improved accuracy and safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: China Engineering Consultants, Inc.
    Inventors: Ching-Lung Liao, Min Chao, Chung-Yue Wang, Jin-Chung Ma
  • Publication number: 20140284532
    Abstract: A bridge lifting support bracket is disclosed, which comprises a supporting mechanism, comprising a bracket having a depressed area at a face thereof and a raising portion disposed at two sides of the bracket, respectively; and at least two jacks, disposed on a bottom face of the raising portions, respectively. As such, a space for receiving a jack properly is secured by digging out a space of a concrete protection layer of a lower structure and using a supporting mechanism cooperating therewith when only a small space or a closely tight bonding with no seam existing between a bridge and a pier, whereby a raising process of the bridge may be safely performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: China Engineering Consultants, Inc.
    Inventors: Ching-Lung Liao, Min Chao, Chung-Yue Wang, Jin-Chung Ma, Wu-Peng Peng
  • Patent number: 8842270
    Abstract: A method of bright spot defect detection for a polarizer is to be performed by an inspection device and includes the steps of: a) obtaining gray values for pixels of an image of a detected region, that contains a target spot, on the polarizer; b) obtaining a gray value variation score from the gray values obtained for the detected region, the gray value variation score being indicative of gray value variation among the pixels of the image of the detected region; and c) comparing the gray value variation score obtained for the detected region with a threshold value to obtain a comparison result, and determining whether the target spot is a bright spot according to the comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: BENQ Materials Corp.
    Inventor: Shin-Min Chao
  • Publication number: 20140253509
    Abstract: A virtual control device is provided for an electronic device. The virtual control device includes a first lens, a second lens, a first photosensitive unit, a second photosensitive unit and a processor unit. The first photosensitive unit is arranged behind the first lens by a focal length, and obtains a first image via the first lens. The second photosensitive unit is arranged behind the second lens by the focal length, and obtains a second image via the second lens. The processor unit determines the object-position coordinates of a virtual control plane according to a first position of the projection of the object on the first photosensitive unit and a second position of the projection of the object on the second photosensitive unit, and the processor unit provides the object-position coordinates to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Chi Cheng, Chee-Chun Leung, Wei-Min Chao
  • Publication number: 20140224527
    Abstract: A flexible circuit board comprises a substrate which has a polyimide layer recessed to define at least a compartment. The compartment includes an inner wall surface having a side wall and a bottom wall. The compartment is for containing a multilayer unit, wherein the multilayer unit includes an adhesion enhancing layer formed on the wall of the compartment, a first electrically conducting layer disposed on the adhesion enhancing layer, and a second electrically conducting layer formed on the first electrically conducting layer. The adhesion enhancing layer is palladium. The first electrically conducting layer is nickel. The substrate is composed of polyimide (PI).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: ICHIA TECHNOLOGIES,INC.
    Inventors: CHIEN-HWA CHIU, CHIH-MIN CHAO, PEIR-RONG KUO, CHIA-HUA CHIANG, CHIH-CHENG HSIAO, FENG-PING KUAN, YING-WEI LEE, YUNG-CHANG JUANG
  • Publication number: 20140224528
    Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible circuit board, comprising at least a multilayer unit disposed on a substrate, wherein the multilayer unit includes: an adhesion enhancing layer formed within the surface of the substrate, a first electrical conducting unit disposed on the adhesion enhancing layer, and a second electrical conducting layer formed on the first electrical conducting layer, wherein the adhesion enhancing layer is Palladium, the first electrical conducting layer is Nickel, and the substrate is composed of polyimide(PI).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: ICHIA TECHNOLOGIES,INC.
    Inventors: CHIEN-HWA CHIU, CHIH-MIN CHAO, PEIR-RONG KUO, CHIA-HUA CHIANG, CHIH-CHENG HSIAO, FENG-PING KUAN, YING-WEI LEE, YUNG-CHANG JUANG
  • Publication number: 20140224526
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-layer flexible circuit board, comprising at least an electric circuit disposed on a vertical interval layer, wherein at least two sides of the electric circuit are covered by neighboring interval layer and another vertical interval composed layer of electric insulating material. The disclosure provides a non-pressing way to stack the multi-layer flexible circuit board, preventing fault crevice derived from a prior-known pressing way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: ICHIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: CHIEN-HWA CHIU, CHIH-MIN CHAO, PEIR-RONG KUO, CHIA-HUA CHIANG, CHIH-CHENG HSIAO, FENG-PING KUAN, YING-WEI LEE, YUNG-CHANG JUANG
  • Publication number: 20140192557
    Abstract: Disclosed is an edge-lit backlight module having a rectangular back panel with a reflective microstructure, and a first light portion with an inclined plane or a camber is provided for reflecting lights emitted from a plurality of LEDs and with a relatively smaller normal included angle, and a second light portion is provided for reflecting a light with a slightly greater included angle, and a third light portion is provided for reflecting the light with the greatest included angle to guide lights of different intensities to different paths and project the lights to every position of a front panel, so as to achieve a light extraction efficiency with a uniform distribution of luminous intensity of an LED light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: UNITY OPTO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KO-WEI LU, WEI-CHUNG LIN, CHUN-HUNG CHEN, JONG-WOEI WHANG, SHIH-MIN CHAO, GUAN-WEI CHEN, YU-HAN HO, YING-CHIA CHEN
  • Patent number: 8568570
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a sheet or a fabric with crystalline TiO2 nano-particles includes providing a polymer material as a support, and then synthesizing the crystalline TiO2 nano-particles with immobilizing them on a surface of the support, followed by forming the fabric or the sheet. The fabric is a textile or a nonwoven fabric. A type of the support is a fiber or a sheet type. The synthesizing of the crystalline TiO2 nano-particles is performed by occurring a sol-gel reaction under a microwave irradiation, wherein a TiO2 precursor, water, an alcohol, and an ionic liquid applied in the sol-gel reaction during the synthesizing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Min-Chao Chang, Hsin Shao, Meng-Shun Huang, Li-Ching Chung, Po-I Liu, Arnold Chang-Mou Yang, Yen-Hui Liu