Patents by Inventor Ming Hsieh

Ming Hsieh 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).

  • Engine retard operation scheduling and management in a hybrid vehicle
    Publication number: 20050255966
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes a powertrain having a retarded diesel engine, an electric machine and energy storage system. The engine and motor are operatively coupled through one or more planetary gearsets and selective coupling paths in accordance with application and release of various torque transfer devices to a drivetrain via an output. Regenerative and retarded engine braking are coordinated to provide priority to energy return to an energy storage system in accordance with predetermined power flow limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Xuefeng Tao, Gregory Hubbard, Tung-Ming Hsieh, Anthony Heap
  • Single motor recovery for an electrically variable transmission
    Publication number: 20050255963
    Abstract: A vehicular powertrain includes operatively coupled engine, electrically variable transmission and driveline. During normal operation when all motors are operating as expected, the engine is operated in a torque control mode in accordance with a torque command provided by a system controller to an engine controller and engine speed is controlled by the motors. During operation when all motors are not operating as expected, the engine is operated in a speed control mode in accordance with a speed command provided by the system controller to the engine controller and engine load torque is controlled by the operative motors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Tung-Ming Hsieh, Gregory Hubbard, Todd Steinmetz
  • Method and apparatus for adaptive local image quantification verification
    Patent number: 6961468
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for testing the accuracy of digital images generated by a computer graphics program executed on a computer graphics system. A test program is utilized to compare test images with a set of reference images. Adaptive local image quantification verification aims at an image comparison that allows specified color value and spatial shifts. The color value for each pixel of a specified portion of the test image is compared to the average color value of an offset array of pixels in a reference image. A test image region may be unacceptably different from a reference image, if for any pixel of the test image region an offset reference image array is not found that has an array size, absolute color value difference, and spatial shift less than specified maximums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Shuangying Huang, Tat Leung Chung, Teh-Ming Hsieh, Lie-Hwang Hwang
  • Computing device with relatively limited storage space and operating / file system thereof
    Publication number: 20050209991
    Abstract: A computing device includes a processor, a storage device having an executable file, and a file system for executing the file in place on the storage device on behalf of the processor. The file is divided into multiple non-contiguous fragments on the storage device, and the computing device further includes a virtual address translator interposed between the processor and the storage device for translating between physical addresses of the fragments of the file on the storage device and corresponding virtual addresses employed by the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Rogers, Yadhu Gopalan, Bor-Ming Hsieh, David Kelley
  • Ball grid array package with an electromagnetic shield connected directly to a printed circuit board
    Patent number: 6947295
    Abstract: A ball grid array package includes a chip having a substrate with a bottom surface, a plurality of solder bumps projecting outwardly from the bottom surface of the substrate, and an electromagnetic shield including a housing that defines an inner space which receives the chip and the solder bumps therein, and a bottom opening for access into the inner space. The solder bumps project outwardly of the inner space through the bottom opening in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Benq Corporation
    Inventor: Chia-Ming Hsieh
  • Method to predict and identify defocus wafers
    Publication number: 20050185170
    Abstract: A method and system for identifying a defocus wafer by mapping a topography of each wafer in a first wafer batch using a level sensor apparatus (100); calculating a focus spot deviation (402) from the data, the focus spot deviation (402) corresponding to a height by which a focus spot of a photo exposure module would be defocused by the topography; converting the focus spot deviation (402) to a corresponding wafer stage set point to which the photo exposure module is set, to focus the focus spot on each wafer in the wafer batch; and identifying a defocus wafer in the wafer batch, as a wafer having a topography that would defocus the focus spot, even when the photo exposure module is set to the wafer stage set point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Chun-Hung Lin, Louie Liu, Li-Kong Turn, Chi-Hung Liao, Ham-Ming Hsieh, Yi-Chang Sung, Hsin-Chun Chiang
  • Optimal selection of input torque with stability of power flow for a hybrid electric vehicle
    Publication number: 20050182526
    Abstract: An preferred input torque for a hybrid powertrain is determined within a solution space of feasible input torques in accordance with a plurality of powertrain system constraints that results in a minimum overall powertrain system loss. Aggregate powertrain system losses are calculated at feasible input torques and a solution for the input torque corresponding to the minimum aggregate powertrain system loss is converged upon to determine the preferred input torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Hubbard, Anthony Heap, Tung-Ming Hsieh
  • Throttle phase out control
    Publication number: 20050182546
    Abstract: A vehicular powertrain has output torque established in accordance with various torque contributions in including throttle and brake torques. Throttle torque contribution is reduced proportionally to the amount of brake torque requested. Furthermore, such torque reductions are less aggressively applied with increasing throttle torques requested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Tung-Ming Hsieh, Adam Bennett, Todd Steinmetz
  • Image and audio data processing system
    Patent number: 6930600
    Abstract: An image and audio processing system includes a housing, a storage medium, a non-contact audio storage device installed inside the housing for storing audio data in the storage medium by wireless communication technology, and a print device installed inside the housing for printing an image on the storage medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Hi-Touch Imaging Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tung-Ming Hsieh
  • IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20050174252
    Abstract: An image and audio processing system includes a housing, a storage medium, a non-contact audio storage device installed inside the housing for storing audio data in the storage medium by wireless communication technology, and a print device installed inside the housing for printing an image on the storage medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventor: Tung-Ming Hsieh
  • Pharmaceutical mixture for hepatitis treatment and its preparation method
    Publication number: 20050142222
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical mixture for the treatment of hepatitis and its preparation method are disclosed. The method includes the following steps: pulverize the plants, macerate and extract the plant with water, concentrate the aqueous extract as the first concentrate; add ethanol to form a precipitate, collect and concentrate the liquid phase to form the second concentrate, and dry it; pass the second concentrate through the resin, elute with water, water-ethanol mixture and ethanol, collect and concentrate the water-ethanol and ethanol elution fraction as the third concentrate, and dry it. The plants in the present invention are Boehmeria frutescens Thunberg, Boehmeria nivea or the nettle family.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: I-Horng Pan, Yu-Ming Hsieh, Zhi-Jie Huang, Hsi-Ho Chiu, Chaur-Ting Ju, Chu-Hsun Lu, Pei-Yi Tsai, Wei-Lun Fan, Wen-Huang Peng, Ming-Tsuen Hsieh
  • Circuit for eliminating leakage current in signal transmission
    Publication number: 20050140392
    Abstract: A circuit (3) for eliminating leakage current in signals transmitted from a first electronic system (1) to a second electronic system (2) includes two circuit units. Each circuit unit comprises a field-effect transistor (Q1, Q2), a first resistor (R1, R3), a second resistor (R2, R4), and a VCC. A source of the field-effect transistor is connected to the first system, for receiving a signal accompanied by leakage current. A gate of the field-effect transistor is connected to the VCC via the first resistor. A drain of the field-effect transistor is connected to the VCC via the second resistor. The drain of the field-effect transistor is also connected to the second system. The field-effect transistor is configured such that leakage current is blocked thereat, and the signal is transmitted to the second system without the leakage current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventor: Ming Hsieh
  • Safe tire with a supporting apparatus
    Publication number: 20050115656
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus is installed on a safe tire, providing a backup support when this safe tire has an unexpected pressure lose and hasn't enough ability to support a vehicle. By this supporting apparatus of the present invention, the vehicle could continue being driven a safe distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Chin-Ming Hsieh, Tien-Cheng Peng
  • Eccentric wheel unit with a distance adjuster
    Publication number: 20050076729
    Abstract: An eccentric wheel unit includes a driven shaft; a rotary arm having a first end perpendicularly fixed to the driven shaft; an eccentric hammer member defining a mass center which is spaced apart from the driven shaft about a predetermined distance; and a distance adjuster mounted within the eccentric hammer member for varying the predetermined distance. The distance adjuster has a first side connected to a second end of the rotary arm. When the driven shaft rotates, the rotary arm rotates and moves the distance adjuster to cause the mass center to move away from the driven shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventor: Chia-Ming Hsieh
  • Hybrid transmission member speed determination, sensor diagnostics and fault recovery
    Publication number: 20050080527
    Abstract: A hybrid powertrain has a transmission including a motor and a sensor for sensing rotation of the transmission output member. Motor speed signals are available from the motor controller. Speed signals representative of output speed are calculated from both the speed sensor and the motor speed in conjunction with known speed relationships between the motor and the output. A variety of in-range and dropped signal diagnostics is performed for the sensors and are used in the development of a set of software switches for selecting which of the speed sources is used as the output speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Xuefeng Tao, Tung-Ming Hsieh, Jy-Jen Sah
  • Silent operating mode for reducing emissions of a hybrid electric vehicle
    Publication number: 20050080523
    Abstract: This novel silent operating mode for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) reduces noise and emissions compared to traditional HEV operating modes. It is a complementary series of software control functions that allows the vehicle to operate with reduced noise and emissions where specifically needed, while phasing-in engine power where allowed. The method utilizes an energy storage system budget associated with a modal quantity of energy allocated for the mode, and is adapted to automatically adjust the operation of the vehicle to accommodate deviations from the budgeted energy amount. The mode also adjusts the vehicle operation in conjunction with changes in the parametric conditions of the ESS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Adam Bennett, William Cawthorne, Tung-Ming Hsieh, Gregory Hubbard
  • Synchronous shift control in an electrically variable transmission
    Publication number: 20050080540
    Abstract: Synchronous shift control in a multi-mode, hybrid transmission utilizes motor torques to control clutch synchronizations and torque conditions thereacross for substantially torque disturbance free shifting from one mode to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Todd Steinmetz, Jy-Jen Sah, Tung-Ming Hsieh
  • Apparatus and method for dry-loading of substrates in scrubber cleaner
    Publication number: 20050069399
    Abstract: A novel apparatus and method for transporting semiconductor wafer substrates typically from a CMP apparatus to a scrubber cleaner in a dry state. The method includes providing a SMIF arm at the input port of the scrubber cleaner. After they are subjected to the CMP operation, the substrates are loaded into an enclosed substrate carrier such as a cassette or pod and transported to the SMIF arm of the scrubber cleaner at the input port, where the substrates are internalized and subjected to rinsing, scrubbing and drying steps in the cleaner. Automated transport of the dry substrates from the CMP apparatus to the scrubber cleaner in an enclosed substrate carrier prevents atmospheric particles from contaminating the substrates, prevents unnecessary use of manpower, and reduces or eliminates the possibility of breakage or damage to the substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Hsieh, Tien-Chen Hu, Jaf Chen
  • Case having shell members formed from molded plastic shell parts and a fabric covering
    Publication number: 20050056511
    Abstract: A case includes a pair of shell members that cooperate to form a receiving space. Each shell member includes a pair of upright side shell parts, a top shell part, a bottom shell part, and a fabric covering. The side shell parts are molded integrally from plastic, form opposite sidewall boundaries of the receiving space, and have upper and lower sections. The top and bottom shell parts are disposed between and are connected to the upper and lower sections of the side shell parts, respectively, and cooperate with the side shell parts to form top and bottom wall boundaries of the receiving space, respectively. The fabric covering has opposite edges connected respectively to the side shell parts, and extends to conceal outer surfaces of the top and bottom shell parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: EMINENT LUGGAGE CORP.
    Inventor: Dick-Ming Hsieh
  • Case with a reinforced bottom
    Publication number: 20050056510
    Abstract: A case includes a bottom shell member and a main shell member. The bottom shell member is made of a rigid material, and includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly and integrally from a periphery of the bottom wall. The main shell member includes a hollow case body and a panel body. The case body has a lower portion that is connected fixedly to the peripheral wall such that the case body cooperates with the bottom shell member to form a receiving space of the case, and is formed with an access opening that permits access into the receiving space. The panel body is connected movably to the case body so as to permit closing and opening of the access opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: Eminent Luggage Corp.
    Inventor: Dick-Ming Hsieh