Patents by Inventor Ming Chih Lin

Ming Chih Lin 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: 20240348215
    Abstract: A method and system for producing an adjustable resistor with a set resistance for adjusting quiescent current in a GaN transistor in a power amplifier. A quiescent current on the GaN power amplifier is measured via a test probe from a microcontroller unit on a test fixture. A resistance value is determined for output of a voltage bias value to adjust the quiescent current of the GaN transistor in the power amplifier. The resistance value is stored in an electronically adjustable resistor. The adjustable resistor is coupled to an output voltage circuit to provide voltage at the voltage vias value to a voltage bias input of the power amplifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Wen-Chin LIU, Min-Yu CHEN, Ming-Chih LIN
  • Patent number: 11796337
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for generating a virtual navigation route, by obtaining multiple navigation points each with a flag data; identifying at least two lanes from a front video data; creating a navigation characteristic image according to the flag data, the navigation points, the front video data, and the at least two lanes, wherein the navigation characteristic image has multiple dotted grids; calculating a probability of a navigation route passing through each dotted grid, and setting the dotted grid with the highest probability calculated in each row of the navigation characteristic image as a first default value; and fitting curves for the grids with the first default value as the navigation route; the navigation route is generated in real time and projected over the front video data using an augmented reality (AR) method, achieving AR effects and navigating with better representation of the traffic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Feng Chia University
    Inventors: Yu-Chen Lin, Yu-Ching Chan, Ming-Chih Lin
  • Publication number: 20220333945
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for generating a virtual navigation route, by obtaining multiple navigation points each with a flag data; identifying at least two lanes from a front video data; creating a navigation characteristic image according to the flag data, the navigation points, the front video data, and the at least two lanes, wherein the navigation characteristic image has multiple dotted grids; calculating a probability of a navigation route passing through each dotted grid, and setting the dotted grid with the highest probability calculated in each row of the navigation characteristic image as a first default value; and fitting curves for the grids with the first default value as the navigation route; the navigation route is generated in real time and projected over the front video data using an augmented reality (AR) method, achieving AR effects and navigating with better representation of the traffic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: YU-CHEN LIN, YU-CHING CHAN, MING-CHIH LIN
  • Patent number: 11434187
    Abstract: A system of concentrating and separating waste solvent liquid includes a distillation tower, an extracting distillation unit, an extract agent recovery unit, and a vapor permeation film unit. The scheme of centrifugal distillation is specifically employed to collocate with vapor permeation to effectively concentrate the content of isopropanol in the waste solvent liquid to generate a final produce with ultra high concentration of isopropanol, and constantly recovers the extract agent. The system is able to be quickly settled to a steady state of operation with low power consumption because the extracting distillation unit has smaller size. Since no liquid is left in the extract agent recovery unit, operation risk is greatly reduced. In addition, the input feed is almost processed, overall efficiency is thus improved. The vapor permeation film unit further removes considerably little content of water from the organic solvent to increase the content of isopropanol up to 99.9% or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: ECOVE WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Ling Guo, Ming-Chih Lin, Hsin-Hui Yen, Cheng-Tse Hsu, Che-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20220213013
    Abstract: A system of concentrating and separating waste solvent liquid includes a distillation tower, an extracting distillation unit, an extract agent recovery unit, and a vapor permeation film unit. The scheme of centrifugal distillation is specifically employed to collocate with vapor permeation to effectively concentrate the content of isopropanol in the waste solvent liquid to generate a final produce with ultra high concentration of isopropanol, and constantly recovers the extract agent. The system is able to be quickly settled to a steady state of operation with low power consumption because the extracting distillation unit has smaller size. Since no liquid is left in the extract agent recovery unit, operation risk is greatly reduced. In addition, the input feed is almost processed, overall efficiency is thus improved. The vapor permeation film unit further removes considerably little content of water from the organic solvent to increase the content of isopropanol up to 99.9% or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Yu-Ling GUO, Ming-Chih LIN, Hsin-Hui YEN, Cheng-Tse HSU, Che-Yu CHEN
  • Patent number: 10886789
    Abstract: A foreign object detection device includes a processor, a detecting circuit assembly connected to the processor, a coil connected to the detecting circuit assembly, a signal generator connected to the processor and the detecting circuit assembly, and a coil configuring circuit connected to the processor and the coil. The processor outputs a control signal to the coil configuring circuit so as to control the coil configuring circuit to generate a switch signal for enabling the coil to switch to one of a closed mode and an open mode, and controls the signal generator to transmit a test signal to the coil via the detecting circuit assembly when the coil is in the open mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Automotive Research & Testing Center
    Inventors: Chien-Chih Lu, Zhi-Rong Wang, Ming-Chih Lin
  • Publication number: 20200212723
    Abstract: A foreign object detection device includes a processor, a detecting circuit assembly connected to the processor, a coil connected to the detecting circuit assembly, a signal generator connected to the processor and the detecting circuit assembly, and a coil configuring circuit connected to the processor and the coil. The processor outputs a control signal to the coil configuring circuit so as to control the coil configuring circuit to generate a switch signal for enabling the coil to switch to one of a closed mode and an open mode, and controls the signal generator to transmit a test signal to the coil via the detecting circuit assembly when the coil is in the open mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Chien-Chih Lu, Zhi-Rong Wang, Ming-Chih Lin
  • Publication number: 20200032460
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulp-molded container structure and molding device and method thereof. The molding device comprises a first container molding die and a second container molding die. The first container molding die comprises a snap-fit molding part and a rim molding part, so that a snap-fit section of the pulp-molded container structure and a circular rim section at the edge of the pulp-molded container structure are formed when the first container molding die and the second container molding die are coupled with each other. The rim section and the snap-fit section are used to strengthen the combination of the pulp-molded container structure and an external container, so that the combination is more stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Ming-Chih LIN, Lien-Ho CHANG, An-Jen CHANG, Ting-Ru LIN, Yi-Ming WU
  • Publication number: 20180086511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulp-molded lid and its molding device. The molding device comprises a first lid molding die and a second lid molding die. The first lid molding die comprises a snap-fit molding part and a rim molding part, so that a snap-fit section of the pulp-molded lid and a circular rim section at the edge of the pulp-molded lid are formed when the first lid molding die and the second lid molding die are coupled with each other. The rim section and the snap-fit section are used to strengthen the combination of the pulp-molded lid and an external container, so that the combination is more stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventor: Ming-Chih LIN
  • Patent number: 9154099
    Abstract: In a method for optimizing music using an electronic device, music genres and optimization parameters of each of the music genres are preset. The method classifies songs stored in a storage device of the electronic device according to the music genres. When a song is playing using a music player of the electronic device, a music genre of the song is determined. The method further optimizes the song using an equalizer of the music player according to the optimization parameters corresponding to the determined music genre.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Chen Chen, Ming-Chih Lin
  • Patent number: 8718852
    Abstract: A self-learning regenerative braking control module is adapted for use with a vehicle, and includes a driving mode determining unit, an analyzing unit, and a regenerative braking determining unit. The driving mode determining unit determines a driving mode according to an accelerator signal, a brake signal, and a speed signal from the vehicle and outputs a coasting duration and coasting information associated with the driving mode to the analyzing unit for obtaining acceleration information. The regenerative braking determining unit obtains target regenerative braking data containing target vehicle speeds that vary with time based upon the acceleration information and regenerative braking reference data stored therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Automotive Research & Testing Center
    Inventors: Kuo-Liang Weng, Chien-An Chen, Deng-He Lin, Ming-Chih Lin
  • Publication number: 20140081498
    Abstract: A self-learning regenerative braking control module is adapted for use with a vehicle, and includes a driving mode determining unit, an analyzing unit, and a regenerative braking determining unit. The driving mode determining unit determines a driving mode according to an accelerator signal, a brake signal, and a speed signal from the vehicle and outputs a coasting duration and coasting information associated with the driving mode to the analyzing unit for obtaining acceleration information. The regenerative braking determining unit obtains target regenerative braking data containing target vehicle speeds that vary with time based upon the acceleration information and regenerative braking reference data stored therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH & TESTING CENTER
    Inventors: Kuo-Liang Weng, Chien-An Chen, Deng-He Lin, Ming-Chih Lin
  • Patent number: 8614411
    Abstract: A 2D/3D dual-mode image sensing circuitry is composed of a photodiode, an active sensing unit, and a pull-down unit. The photodiode is to detect and convert optical signals into electronic signals. The active sensing unit is electrically connected with one end of the photodiode for receiving electronic signals outputted by the photodiode, having an output. The pull-down unit is electrically connected with the output, providing a pull-down path. The pull-down unit has a pull-down control terminal, by which the pull-down unit can be externally controllably switched on/off, for sinking the potential or not to the aforesaid end of the photodiode. In this way, as the 2D mode is switched on, the 3D mode is switched off; on the other hand, as the 3D mode is switched on, the 2D mode is switched off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: National Chung Cheng University
    Inventors: Oscal Tzyh-Chiang Chen, Ming-Chih Lin, Chieh-Ning Chan, Zhe-Ming Liu
  • Patent number: 8571472
    Abstract: A proximity sensor module used in an electronic device includes a combination sensing element and antenna, and a detecting circuit electrically connected to the combination sensing element and antenna. The combination sensing element and antenna is used to detect whether an external object is in vicinity of the combination sensing element and antenna according to capacitance changes of the combination sensing element and antenna in presence or absence of an external object in the vicinity, the detecting circuit detects the capacitance changes, and generates a signal associated with the changes to decrease or increase transmission power transmitted to the combination sensing element and antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Chih Lin, Chen-Fa Ting, Chien-Yao Chao
  • Publication number: 20130232451
    Abstract: In a method for switching between applications of an electronic device, a switch mode and an activation condition of the switch mode are set. The method displays a switch menu on a current user interface when the switch mode is activated, the switch menu includes icons of running applications of the electronic device. The method determines a selected icon in response to receiving a touch signal on the selected icon in the switch menu, and determines one of the running applications corresponding to the selected icon. The current user interface is switched to a software interface of the determined running application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: YU-CHEN CHEN, MING-CHIH LIN
  • Publication number: 20130230190
    Abstract: In a method for optimizing music using an electronic device, music genres and optimization parameters of each of the music genres are preset. The method classifies songs stored in a storage device of the electronic device according to the music genres. When a song is playing using a music player of the electronic device, a music genre of the song is determined. The method further optimizes the song using an equalizer of the music player according to the optimization parameters corresponding to the determined music genre.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: YU-CHEN CHEN, MING-CHIH LIN
  • Publication number: 20120164962
    Abstract: A proximity sensor module used in an electronic device includes a combination sensing element and antenna, and a detecting circuit electrically connected to the combination sensing element and antenna. The combination sensing element and antenna is used to detect whether an external object is in vicinity of the combination sensing element and antenna according to capacitance changes of the combination sensing element and antenna in presence or absence of an external object in the vicinity, the detecting circuit detects the capacitance changes, and generates a signal associated with the changes to decrease or increase transmission power transmitted to the combination sensing element and antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: MING-CHIH LIN, CHEN-FA TING, CHIEN-YAO CHAO
  • Publication number: 20120068053
    Abstract: A 2D/3D dual-mode image sensing circuitry is composed of a photodiode, an active sensing unit, and a pull-down unit. The photodiode is to detect and convert optical signals into electronic signals. The active sensing unit is electrically connected with one end of the photodiode for receiving electronic signals outputted by the photodiode, having an output. The pull-down unit is electrically connected with the output, providing a pull-down path. The pull-down unit has a pull-down control terminal, by which the pull-down unit can be externally controllably switched on/off, for sinking the potential or not to the aforesaid end of the photodiode. In this way, as the 2D mode is switched on, the 3D mode is switched off; on the other hand, as the 3D mode is switched on, the 2D mode is switched off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Oscal Tzyh-Chiang CHEN, Ming-Chih LIN, Chieh-Ning CHAN, Zhe-Ming LIU
  • Patent number: 7033693
    Abstract: A bipolar plate of a fuel cell comprises a body, two flow fields, and electrically conductive fibers. The body has a central portion and a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion. The flow fields are disposed on the two sides of the central portion of the body. The electrically conductive fibers are positioned in the central portion and penetrate therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: National Sun Yat-Sen University
    Inventors: Ming San Lee, Long Jeng Chen, Chin Chia Su, Ming Chih Lin
  • Bus
    Patent number: D893352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Automotive Research & Testing Center
    Inventors: Ming-Chih Lin, Ching-Ping Mao, Kuo-Liang Weng