Patents by Inventor Min-Chien Kuo
Min-Chien Kuo 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).
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Patent number: 9780561Abstract: A solar energy generation system a measurement module and a positioning method are disclosed herein. The positioning method is adaptable to a power generation system having AC generation modules. Each of the AC generation modules generates an output current and is electrically connected to each other in a power-supply network. The positioning method includes the following operations: (a) measuring AC currents or node voltages generated by the AC generation modules at different positions in the power-supply network to obtain current parameters or voltage parameters; and (b) determining a sequence of relative positions of the AC generation modules by calculating the current parameters or the voltage parameters.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Yuan-Bor Jean, Yi-Ming Huang, Min-Chien Kuo
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Patent number: 9252680Abstract: A solar power system includes at least one alternating-current module and a communication apparatus. Each alternating-current module includes a solar panel and an alternating-current inverter. The communication apparatus connects to the alternating-current module and controls stand-alone power-generating operations on the alternating-current module. The communication includes a module connector and a control circuit. The module connector is configured for connecting with the alternating-current module. The alternating-current module can be parallel-connected on a household power grid selectively. The communication apparatus can transmit a stand-alone power-generating command to the alternating-current module. The alternating-current inverter may cancel an anti-islanding protection procedure thereon according to the stand-alone power-generating command.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Yi-Ming Huang, Min-Chien Kuo
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Publication number: 20150085210Abstract: An in-cell touch liquid crystal display module includes a first glass substrate, a metal film disposed on the first glass substrate, a liquid crystal layer disposed on the metal film, a second glass substrate disposed on the liquid crystal layer, a conductive layer disposed on the second glass substrate for generating a sensing signal in response to a touch of the conductive layer, a flexible circuit board comprising a plurality of wires coupling the conductive layer, for transmitting the sensing signal, a conductive adhesive for adhering and fastening the flexible circuit board on the second glass substrate, and an insulating adhesive disposed on an periphery of the first glass substrate, for adhering the flexible circuit board on the first glass substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Min-chien Kuo
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Publication number: 20150028682Abstract: A solar energy generation system a measurement module and a positioning method are disclosed herein. The positioning method is adaptable to a power generation system having AC generation modules. Each of the AC generation modules generates an output current and is electrically connected to each other in a power-supply network. The positioning method includes the following operations: (a) measuring AC currents or node voltages generated by the AC generation modules at different positions in the power-supply network to obtain current parameters or voltage parameters; and (b) determining a sequence of relative positions of the AC generation modules by calculating the current parameters or the voltage parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: AU Optronics CorporationInventors: Yuan-Bor JEAN, Yi-Ming HUANG, Min-Chien KUO
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Publication number: 20140366931Abstract: A Photovoltaic apparatus includes a photovoltaic panel, a frame, a bracket and a T-shaped electrical junction. The frame is defined with a receiving space therein. The photovoltaic panel is disposed in the receiving space. The bracket couples on the frame, and the bracket includes a connection portion and a hanging portion. The T-shaped electrical junction is electrically connected to the photovoltaic panel and two external devices. The connection portion fixes the bracket on the frame, and the hanging portion supports the T-shaped electrical junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Sih-Siou CHIU, Min-Chien KUO
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Publication number: 20140182663Abstract: A photovoltaic panel fastening device includes a loading pedestal, a first supporting plate and a second supporting plate. The loading pedestal includes a plurality of side plates and a bottom plate. The side plates are respectively connected to two opposite sides above the bottom plate, and construct a loading recess. The side plates respectively include an opening. The first supporting plate is connected underneath the bottom plate. The second supporting plate is connected underneath the bottom plate and is connected to one of the side plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: AU Optronics CorporationInventors: Min-Chien KUO, Chia-Wen TSAI, Hao-Hung KUAN
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Publication number: 20140021792Abstract: A solar power system includes at least one alternating-current module and a communication apparatus. Each alternating-current module includes a solar panel and an alternating-current inverter. The communication apparatus connects to the alternating-current module and controls stand-alone power-generating operations on the alternating-current module. The communication includes a module connector and a control circuit. The module connector is configured for connecting with the alternating-current module. The alternating-current module can be parallel-connected on a household power grid selectively. The communication apparatus can transmit a stand-alone power-generating command to the alternating-current module. The alternating-current inverter may cancel an anti-islanding protection procedure thereon according to the stand-alone power-generating command.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: AU Optronics CorporationInventors: Yi-Ming HUANG, Min-Chien KUO
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Publication number: 20130264884Abstract: An alternating current photovoltaic module includes a photovoltaic cell module, an inverter, and an electricity storing component. The inverter includes an electricity transforming unit and a micro control unit. The photovoltaic cell module operates to transform luminous energy into electricity. The electricity transforming unit operates to transform electricity. In addition, the micro control unit operates to control the inverter to deliver the electricity which is generated by photovoltaic cell module and transformed by the electricity transforming unit to the electricity storing component for storing the electricity. The micro control unit also operates to control the electricity storing component for providing the stored electricity in the electricity storing component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Min-Chien KUO, Yung-Cheng HUANG
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Publication number: 20130228212Abstract: A component for fastening wires in a solar module is disclosed. The component includes a fastener and an adhesive layer. The fastener includes a substrate, two hooks disposed on the substrate, and two bases. Two cavities are formed between the hooks and the substrate for receiving the wires. Each hook has an opening, and the bases connect to the substrate and are disposed corresponding to the openings. A surface of each of the bases facing away from the cavity is inclined relative to the substrate, and a surface of each of the bases facing the cavity is substantially vertical to the surface. The adhesive layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate which is opposite to the hooks. A solar module using the component is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: AU Optronics CorporationInventors: Tung-I YEN, Meng-Hung Chiang, Min-Chien Kuo, Yi-Ming Huang
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Publication number: 20100295800Abstract: An in-cell touch liquid crystal display module includes a first glass substrate, a metal film disposed on the first glass substrate, a liquid crystal layer disposed on the metal film, a second glass substrate disposed on the liquid crystal layer, a conductive layer disposed on the second glass substrate for generating a sensing signal in response to a touch of the conductive layer, a flexible circuit board comprising a plurality of wires coupling the conductive layer, for transmitting the sensing signal, a conductive adhesive for adhering and fastening the flexible circuit board on the second glass substrate, and an insulating adhesive disposed on an periphery of the first glass substrate, for adhering the flexible circuit board on the first glass substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: AU Optronics Corp.Inventor: Min-chien Kuo
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Patent number: 7609242Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus includes a liquid crystal display module, an integrated driving circuit, and a power supply circuit. The integrated driving circuit is used for driving the liquid crystal display module to display video frames according to a video signal. The integrated driving circuit includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) control circuit for generating N PWM signal sequentially, where N is a positive integer. The power supply circuit is employed to output N DC voltage signals sequentially. A part of the N DC voltage signals is applied to the liquid crystal display module and another part of the N DC voltage signals is applied to the integrated driving circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.Inventors: Min-Chien Kuo, Chi-Mao Hung
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Patent number: 7480011Abstract: A video processing chip capable of adjusting aspect ratio and a method of displaying an image thereby are provided. The video processing chip outputs an adjusted image signal according to a video signal to an LCD panel to display an image. The video processing chip includes a video processor, a ratio detector, a timing controller, and a multiplexer. The video processor generates an image signal according to the video signal. The ratio detector detects the aspect ratio of the video signal, and outputs a ratio control signal according to a ratio setting value. The timing controller outputs a vertical blanking signal, a horizontal blanking signal, and a blanking data in responding to the ratio control signal. The multiplexer selects the blanking data signal or the image signal as the adjusted image signal to be outputted, so that the displayed image has the aspect ratio corresponding to the ratio setting value.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Au Optronics Corp.Inventors: Min-Chien Kuo, Chi-Mao Hung
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Publication number: 20060208994Abstract: A method for eliminating a residual image and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) therefore is disclosed. The method includes the steps of deactivating the LCD such that the LCD enters a non-active mode; and providing a scan signal, a data signal and a common voltage signal to the LCD wherein the common voltage signal is substantially equal to the data signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2006Publication date: September 21, 2006Inventors: Min-Chien Kuo, Chung-Jen Liu
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Publication number: 20060208989Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus includes a liquid crystal display module, an integrated driving circuit, and a power supply circuit. The integrated driving circuit is used for driving the liquid crystal display module to display video frames according to a video signal. The integrated driving circuit includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) control circuit for generating N PWM signal sequentially, where N is a positive integer. The power supply circuit is employed to output N DC voltage signals sequentially. A part of the N DC voltage signals is applied to the liquid crystal display module and another part of the N DC voltage signals is applied to the integrated driving circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2005Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Min-Chien Kuo, Chi-Mao Hung
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Publication number: 20060187352Abstract: A video processing chip capable of adjusting aspect ratio and a method of displaying an image thereby are provided. The video processing chip outputs an adjusted image signal according to a video signal to an LCD panel to display an image. The video processing chip includes a video processor, a ratio detector, a timing controller, and a multiplexer. The video processor generates an image signal according to the video signal. The ratio detector detects the aspect ratio of the video signal, and outputs a ratio control signal according to a ratio setting value. The timing controller outputs a vertical blanking signal, a horizontal blanking signal, and a blanking data in responding to the ratio control signal. The multiplexer selects the blanking data signal or the image signal as the adjusted image signal to be outputted, so that the displayed image has the aspect ratio corresponding to the ratio setting value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2005Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Min-Chien Kuo, Chi-Mao Hung
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Patent number: 7070422Abstract: A flexible circuit board. The flexible circuit board is connected to an LCD module, comprising a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, a third conductive portion, a conductive trace and a slot. The second conductive portion is disposed at the border of flexible circuit board and comprises a first contact pad. The third conductive portion is located between the first and second conductive portions. The conductive trace comprises a first trace segment a second trace segment. The first conductive segment connects the first conductive portion with the first contact pad, and the second trace segment connects the second conductive portion with the third conductive portion, wherein the slot is formed between the first and second trace segments.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.Inventors: Min-Chien Kuo, Che-Chih Chang
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Publication number: 20060141817Abstract: A flexible circuit board. The flexible circuit board is-connected to an LCD module, comprising a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, a third conductive portion, a conductive trace and a slot. The second conductive portion is disposed at the border of flexible circuit board and comprises a first contact pad. The third conductive portion is located between the first and second conductive portions. The conductive trace comprises a first trace segment a second trace segment. The first conductive segment connects the first conductive portion with the first contact pad, and the second trace segment connects the second conductive portion with the third conductive portion, wherein the slot is formed between the first and second trace segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Min-Chien Kuo, Che-Chih Chang
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Patent number: 7033185Abstract: A flexible circuit board. The flexible circuit board is connected to an LCD module, comprising a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, a third conductive portion, a conductive trace and a slot. The second conductive portion is disposed at the border of flexible circuit board and comprises a first contact pad. The third conductive portion is located between the first and second conductive portions. The conductive trace comprises a first trace segment a second trace segment. The first conductive segment connects the first conductive portion with the first contact pad, and the second trace segment connects the second conductive portion with the third conductive portion, wherein the slot is formed between the first and second trace segments.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.Inventors: Min-Chien Kuo, Che-Chih Chang
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Publication number: 20050202693Abstract: A flexible circuit board. The flexible circuit board is connected to an LCD module, comprising a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, a third conductive portion, a conductive trace and a slot. The second conductive portion is disposed at the border of flexible circuit board and comprises a first contact pad. The third conductive portion is located between the first and second conductive portions. The conductive trace comprises a first trace segment a second trace segment. The first conductive segment connects the first conductive portion with the first contact pad, and the second trace segment connects the second conductive portion with the third conductive portion, wherein the slot is formed between the first and second trace segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2004Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Min-Chien Kuo, Che-Chih Chang
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Publication number: 20050122298Abstract: A programmable Gamma circuit and display apparatus therewith are provided, wherein the programmable Gamma circuit includes a controller and a plurality of gamma units. The controller receives a control signal externally, and outputs a plurality of Gamma setup signals. Each of the gamma setup signals is comprised of a plurality of bit signals in digital form. The control signal can be transmitted via I2C or 3-wire interface bus according to one preferred embodiment in this present invention, so as to reduce number of pins to the driving circuit (IC). Each Gamma unit receives a gamma setup signal, and outputs a corresponding Gamma voltage signal accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Jyi-Maw Hung, Min-Chien Kuo