Patents by Inventor Min Liao

Min Liao 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: 20190365244
    Abstract: In non-contact pulse transit time measurement system of the present invention, two continuous-wave radars are provided to detect movements at two positions on a subject for use in measuring pulse transit time. The measurement of the pulse transit time can be continuous and last for a long time because there is no contact to skin necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Tzyy-Sheng Horng, Fu-Kang Wang, Mu-Cyun Tang, Chien-Min Liao
  • Publication number: 20190362488
    Abstract: A server for knowledge recommendation for defect review. The server includes a processor electronically coupled to an electronic storage device storing a plurality of knowledge files related to wafer defects. The processor is configured to execute a set of instruction to cause the server to: receive a request for knowledge recommendation for inspecting an inspection image from a defect classification server; search for a knowledge file in the electronic storage device that matches the inspection image; and transmit the search result to the defect classification server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Wei FANG, Cho Huak TEH, Robeter JIAN, Yi-Ying WANG, Shih-Tsung CHEN, Jian-Min LIAO, Chuan LI, Zhaohui GUO, Pang-Hsuan HUANG, Shao-Wei LAI, Shih-Tsung HSU
  • Patent number: 10481475
    Abstract: A smart lighting device includes a light source module, an image projection module and an ambient light sensing module. The image projection module is pivoted to the light source module, and the ambient light sensing module is electrically connected to the light source module and the image projection module. The ambient light sensing module is configured to sense a brightness value of ambient light. Brightness values of the light source module and the image projection module are adjusted according to the brightness value of the ambient light sensed by the ambient light sensing module. A control method for a smart lighting device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ting-Wei Wu, Wei-Jun Wang, Chia-Min Liao, Tse-Hsun Pang, Wen-Yi Chiu, Po-Hsien Yang, Shi-Kuan Chen, Jui-Tsen Huang, Ming-Che Weng, Kun-Hsuan Chang, Yu-Hao Tseng, Hsin-Chieh Cheng
  • Patent number: 10469976
    Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a microphone array, stereo speakers and a control circuit. The microphone array is configured for sensing an environmental sound. The control circuit is coupled to the microphone array and the speaker. The control circuit is operable to calculate a distance and a directional angle from a source of the environmental sound to the wearable electronic device according to the environmental sound sensed by the microphone array, to generate an effect sound corresponding to the environmental sound, to process the effect sound for simulating the effect sound to be originated from a virtual location with the distance and the directional angle relative to the wearable electronic device, and to broadcast the processed effect sound through the pair of speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Tz-Chian Lin, Iok-Kan Choi, Chun-Min Liao
  • Patent number: 10437140
    Abstract: A projection device includes a projection module and a first camera module. The projection device has a first optical axis and configured to form a projection area, wherein a projection of the first optical axis on an X-Z plane of the projection device is perpendicular to an X-Y plane on which the projection area is formed. The first camera module is disposed on a side of the projection module and includes a second optical axis, wherein the first camera module is configured to form a first shooting area, the second optical axis forms a first angle ??1 with respect to the first optical axis, the projection area at least partially overlaps the first shooting area to form an overlapping area, and the first angle ??1 is a function of a distance between the projection module and the first camera module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Wei-Jun Wang, Wen-Yi Chiu, Ting-Wei Wu, Chia-Min Liao, Tse-Hsun Pang, Kun-Hsuan Chang, Yu-Hao Tseng, Jui-Tsen Huang
  • Patent number: 10411022
    Abstract: SRAM structures are provided. A first SRAM cell is adjacent to a second SRAM cell in the same row. A third SRAM cell is adjacent to the first SRAM cell in the same column. A fourth SRAM cell is adjacent to the second SRAM in the same column. First fins are parallel to a first direction and positioned within the first and third SRAM cells. Second fins are parallel to the first direction and positioned within the second and fourth SRAM cells. A contact bar extends parallel to a second direction to across the first fins and extends parallel to a third direction to across the second fins. A contact plug is formed on the contact bar. VSS line is electrically coupled to the contact bar through the contact plug. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. The second direction is opposite to the third direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Hung Hsieh, Yu-Min Liao, Jhon-Jhy Liaw
  • Patent number: 10382878
    Abstract: A sound reproducing method used in sound reproducing apparatus that includes the steps outlined below is provided. A sound signal with a three-dimensional (3D) sound generating process is generated according to listener data and sound data. Whether a sound source position is within a target region relative to a listener position within a virtual environment is determined according to the listener data and the sound data. The sound signal is multiplied by an adjusting function to enhance peaks and valleys of the sound signal while maintaining a behavior of the sound signal when the sound source position is within the target region. The sound signal is reproduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Yan-Min Kuo, Chun-Min Liao, Li-Yen Lin, Chi-Tang Ho, Tien-Ming Wang, Tsung-Yu Tsai
  • Publication number: 20190244846
    Abstract: A transfer device for transferring a plurality of micro LED dies is provided. The transfer device includes a carrier plate, a plurality of deformable components, and a plurality of transfer heads. The plurality of deformable components are disposed on the carrier plate. The plurality of transfer heads are respectively disposed on the plurality of deformable components. Each of the transfer heads includes a plurality of micro protrusions arranged in an array on a side away from the corresponding one deformable component. Deformation of the deformable components leads to deformation of the transfer heads, such that a number of the micro protrusions in contact with the micro LED dies is decreased. Accordingly, the transfer device can easily release the micro LED dies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Jiunn Hsieh, Cheng-Min Liao, Wen-Tse Tseng
  • Patent number: 10372011
    Abstract: Provided are a display apparatus and an electrically controlled light valve including a first substrate, a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, a first transparent conductive layer disposed on the first substrate, a second transparent conductive layer disposed on the second substrate, a first liquid layer disposed between the first and the second transparent conductive layers, a second liquid layer disposed between the first and the second transparent conductive layers and reflective particles. The first and the second liquid layers are respectively adjacent to the first and the second transparent conductive layers. The first liquid layer includes a polar liquid. The second liquid layer includes a non-polar liquid. Each reflective particle has a conductive body and a surface modification layer covering the conductive body. When the electrically controlled light valve is switched to a light-transmission mode, the reflective particles are evenly dispersed in the first liquid layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Jiunn Hsieh, Cheng-Min Liao, Wen-Tse Tseng
  • Publication number: 20190224197
    Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation and use of new aminopyrirnidine derivatives as drug candidates in free form or in pharmaceutically acceptable salt form and formulations thereof for the modulation of a disorder or disease which is mediated by the activity of the PI3K enzymes The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of disorders or diseases, such as disorders of immunity and inflammation in which PI3K enzymes play a role in leukocyte function, and hyperproliferative disorders associated with PI3K activity, including but not restricted to leukemias and solid tumors, in mammals, especially humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicants: Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd., Calitor Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Ning Xi, Liang Wang, Xuejin Feng, Min Liao
  • Publication number: 20190208159
    Abstract: Provided are a display apparatus and an electrically controlled light valve including a first substrate, a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, a first transparent conductive layer disposed on the first substrate, a second transparent conductive layer disposed on the second substrate, a first liquid layer disposed between the first and the second transparent conductive layers, a second liquid layer disposed between the first and the second transparent conductive layers and reflective particles. The first and the second liquid layers are respectively adjacent to the first and the second transparent conductive layers. The first liquid layer includes a polar liquid. The second liquid layer includes a non-polar liquid. Each reflective particle has a conductive body and a surface modification layer covering the conductive body. When the electrically controlled light valve is switched to a light-transmission mode, the reflective particles are evenly dispersed in the first liquid layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Jiunn Hsieh, Cheng-Min Liao, Wen-Tse Tseng
  • Patent number: 10338460
    Abstract: A projection apparatus includes an image projection module, a lens module and a light emitting module. The image projection module has a first optical axis and forms a projection area on a bearing surface. A projection of the first optical axis on an X-Z plane is perpendicular to an X-Y plane on which the projection area is formed. The lens module comprises N cameras, each having a corresponding second optical axis and being for forming a shooting area. The N second axes are tilted to the first optical axis and have an angle with respect to the X-Z plane. The light emitting module includes M light emitting components, each having a corresponding third optical axis and being for forming a sensing area. The projection area, the N shooting areas and the M sensing areas are at least partially overlapped with each other to form a rectangular shooting sensing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Jun Wang, Wen-Yi Chiu, Ting-Wei Wu, Chia-Min Liao, Tse-Hsun Pang, Kun-Hsuan Chang, Yu-Hao Tseng, Jui-Tsen Huang
  • Publication number: 20190173843
    Abstract: A network security system and method thereof are provided in this disclosure. The network security system includes a server and a client device. The client device is configured for running a firewall according to a first parameter corresponding to at least one setting category, and receiving a second parameters transmitted by the server within a periodic communication interval. The client device further includes a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit is configured for checking automatically whether a setting category of the second parameter matches the at least one setting category during a communication period between the server and the client device; if the setting category of the second parameter matches the at least one setting category, setting up the firewall according to the second parameter; and if the second parameter corresponding to setting category does not match the at least one setting category, omitting the second parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Chun-Min LIAO, Yen-Ting CHEN
  • Publication number: 20190122681
    Abstract: A sound reproducing method used in sound reproducing apparatus that includes the steps outlined below is provided. An input sound signal related to listener data and sound source data is received. An encoding process is performed by multiplying the input sound signal by an encoding function matrix having entries related to a basis function to generate an encoding result. A decoding function matrix is retrieved from the storage and at least one direction parameter is applied to the decoding function matrix, wherein the decoding function matrix compensates a difference between an ideal approximation result and a modeled approximation result of the input sound signal. A decoding process is performed by multiplying the encoding result by the decoding function matrix having the direction parameter applied to generate an output sound signal. The output sound signal is reproduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Chun-Min LIAO, Yan-Min KUO
  • Publication number: 20190116447
    Abstract: A method for obtaining Hi-Res audio transfer information is provided. The method is applicable to the electronic device having a processor. In the method, a first audio signal is captured and converted from the time domain into in the frequency domain to generate a first signal spectrum. Then, a regression analysis is performed on an energy distribution of the first signal spectrum to predict an extended energy distribution according to the first signal spectrum, and head-related parameters are used to compensate for the extended energy distribution to generate an extended signal spectrum. Finally, the first signal spectrum and the extended signal spectrum are combined into a second signal spectrum which is converted from the frequency domain into the time domain to generate a second audio signal including Hi-Res audio transfer information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Tien-Ming Wang, Li-Yen Lin, Chun-Min Liao, Chi-Tang Ho, Yan-Min Kuo, Tsung-Yu Tsai
  • Publication number: 20190116446
    Abstract: A sound reproducing method used in sound reproducing apparatus that includes the steps outlined below is provided. A sound signal with a three-dimensional (3D) sound generating process is generated according to listener data and sound data. Whether a sound source position is within a target region relative to a listener position within a virtual environment is determined according to the listener data and the sound data. The sound signal is multiplied by an adjusting function to enhance peaks and valleys of the sound signal while maintaining a behavior of the sound signal when the sound source position is within the target region. The sound signal is reproduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Yan-Min KUO, Chun-Min LIAO, Li-Yen LIN, Chi-Tang HO, Tien-Ming WANG, Tsung-Yu TSAI
  • Publication number: 20190116441
    Abstract: A sound reproducing method used in sound reproducing apparatus that includes the steps outlined below is provided. A sound signal is generated with a 3D sound generating process according to listener data and sound data. Pre-recorded sound data is retrieved to further generate a target distance function corresponding to the sound distance. A fixed head-related transfer function corresponding to a fixed distance is retrieved. A target head-related transfer function corresponding to the sound distance is generated by adapting the target distance function to the fixed head-related transfer function. The sound signal is reproduced by multiplying the sound signal by the target head-related transfer function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Chun-Min LIAO, Yan-Min KUO, Li-Yen LIN, Chi-Tang HO, Tien-Ming WANG, Tsung-Yu TSAI, Yen-Chieh WANG, Shuo-Yen LIN
  • Patent number: 10257633
    Abstract: A sound-reproducing method that includes the steps outlined below is provided. A playback sound is generated by applying original audio into a test environment. The playback sound is received to generate received sound data. At least one test environment spatial parameter corresponding to the test environment is calculated according to known audio data related to the original audio and the received sound data. Input audio is modified by applying the test environment spatial parameter thereto to generate reproduced audio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chi-Tang Ho, Li-Yen Lin, Tsung-Yu Tsai, Chun-Min Liao, Yan-Min Kuo
  • Publication number: 20190096707
    Abstract: A method for cleaning a semiconductor substrate is provided. The method includes the steps of: applying a first agent onto a top surface of the semiconductor substrate while the semiconductor substrate is rotated at a first rotational frequency; immersing the semiconductor substrate in a second agent while rotating the semiconductor substrate at a second rotational frequency; and rotating the semiconductor substrate at a third rotational frequency while a third agent is introduced onto the top surface of the semiconductor substrate. The first rotational frequency may be greater than the third rotational frequency and the third rotational frequency is greater than the second rotational frequency. In some embodiments, the second rotational frequency is zero and the semiconductor substrate is held stationary during the immersing step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mei Hui TSAI, Hsiao-Yi WANG, Yen-Min LIAO, Po-Sheng LU
  • Patent number: 10240131
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a type II Pseudorabies virus attenuated strain and its preparation method and application. The attenuated strain of pseudorabies virus is gE/TK-double-deficient strain, which is named as PRV-HD/c strain of PRV dual-deletion strain, and the accession number is CGMCC No. 14325. The attenuated strain of the pseudorabies virus of the present invention is obtained from the newly isolated strain of pseudorabies virus type II after deletion of the gE and TK double genes and has reduced pathogenicity and strong immunogenicity and is inactivated by the attenuated strain of pseudorabies virus vaccines or live attenuated vaccines, which can provide effective immunity to PRV susceptible animals such as pigs and mice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jiyong Zhou, Gang Xing, Yulan Jin, Jinyan Gu, Yan Yan, Min Liao, Xiaojuan Zheng, Weiren Dong