Patents by Inventor Ming-Hsun Chou

Ming-Hsun Chou 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: 6967836
    Abstract: A device for accommodating a tablet computer includes a first sidewall plate and a second sidewall plate that is disposed corresponding to the first sidewall plate. The first sidewall plate and second sidewall plate define a space for accommodating the tablet computer. A supporting mechanism comprises a first pivot piece and a second pivot piece, both of which having one end being pivotally installed at an inner side of the first sidewall plate. The first pivot piece and second pivot piece rotate between a close position and an angled use position with respect to the first sidewall plate. When the first pivot piece and second pivot piece are in the angled use position, the second pivot piece is supported and positioned by the first pivot piece so that the second pivot piece can support the tablet PC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Lin Huang, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Publication number: 20040150628
    Abstract: A device for accommodating a tablet computer includes a first sidewall plate and a second sidewall plate that is disposed corresponding to the first sidewall plate. The first sidewall plate and second sidewall plate define a space for accommodating the tablet computer. A supporting mechanism comprises a first pivot piece and a second pivot piece, both of which having one end being pivotally installed at an inner side of the first sidewall plate. The first pivot piece and second pivot piece rotate between a close position and an angled use position with respect to the first sidewall plate. When the first pivot piece and second pivot piece are in the angled use position, the second pivot piece is supported and positioned by the first pivot piece so that the second pivot piece can support the tablet PC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Tzu-Lin Huang, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Patent number: 6570583
    Abstract: A handheld device has a display for presenting an image to a user, a processor electrically connected to the display, memory electrically connected to the processor, and an input panel electrically connected to the processor. The input panel has a number of keys for generating key signals, and a zoom control device for generating a zoom control signal. The display is used to present both text and iconic information to the user. A display program, held in the memory, will change the font size of displayed text or icons according to the zoom control signal. When doing so, the display program selects a proper amount of text or icons to be displayed within the boundary of the display, and arranges the selected text or icons within the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shao-Tsu Kung, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Patent number: 6556430
    Abstract: A portable electronic device, such as a portable computer, a personal digital assistant and a mobile telephone handset, includes a main board module having opposite first and second sides, and a keyboard module mounted on and coupled electrically to the main board module. The first side of the main board module is formed with an opening and a keyboard receiving cavity that extends from the opening toward the second side. The keyboard module is received in the keyboard receiving cavity and is capable of being pulled to extend out of the keyboard receiving cavity via the opening. As such, other control devices, such as a touch control panel and a pen input panel, can be provided on a third side of the main board module that interconnects the first and second sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Chih Kuo, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Patent number: 6495987
    Abstract: A battery module for a portable computer includes a tubular battery casing and a pair of battery contacts. The battery casing is adapted to receive a set of battery cells therein. The battery casing is adapted to be mounted on one side of the portable computer and is configured so as to form a finger hole with the portable computer, thereby permitting gripping of the battery casing for carrying the portable computer. The battery contacts are mounted on the battery casing and are adapted to establish electrical connection between the portable computer and the set of battery cells in the battery casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Chih Kuo, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Publication number: 20020158601
    Abstract: A battery module for a portable computer includes a tubular battery casing and a pair of battery contacts. The battery casing is adapted to receive a set of battery cells therein. The battery casing is adapted to be mounted on one side of the portable computer and is configured so as to form a finger hole with the portable computer, thereby permitting gripping of the battery casing for carrying the portable computer. The battery contacts are mounted on the battery casing and are adapted to establish electrical connection between the portable computer and the set of battery cells in the battery casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Chih Kuo, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Publication number: 20020126441
    Abstract: A portable electronic device, such as a portable computer, a personal digital assistant and a mobile telephone handset, includes a main board module having opposite first and second sides, and a keyboard module mounted on and coupled electrically to the main board module. The first side of the main board module is formed with an opening and a keyboard receiving cavity that extends from the opening toward the second side. The keyboard module is received in the keyboard receiving cavity and is capable of being pulled to extend out of the keyboard receiving cavity via the opening. As such, other control devices, such as a touch control panel and a pen input panel, can be provided on a third side of the main board module that interconnects the first and second sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Ming-Chih Kuo, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Publication number: 20020111189
    Abstract: A radio module detachably connects to a cellular telephone. The cellular telephone has a casing, a control circuit installed within the casing, a keypad electrically connected to the control circuit, and an external interface. The control circuit controls the operations of the cellular telephone. The keypad enables a user to direct the control circuit. The external interface has first contacts and an external connector with the first contacts electrically connected to the control circuit. The external connector detachably connects to a corresponding device. The radio module has a housing, a radio circuit installed within the housing, and a port. The port has a plurality of second contacts and a cellphone connector. The second contacts are electrically connected to the radio circuit. The cellphone connector detachably connects to the external connector of the cellular telephone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Publication number: 20020085342
    Abstract: Portable computer with shockproof function, including buffer structure with very good shockproof effect. The buffer structure is disposed on portions of outer surface of the portable computer which are subject to collision for absorbing impacting and shocking force and protecting the portable computer from being damaged. Snap structure is further disposed on the surface of the portable computer for detachably assembling with a back belt, enabling a user to hang the portable computer on the shoulder or carry the portable computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Shin-Chen Chen, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Patent number: 6317314
    Abstract: A housing for a module unit of a portable computer includes a surrounding wall member and a cover member. The surrounding wall member includes a rectangular surrounding wall, and a partition disposed in and spanning a rectangular area confined by the surrounding wall. The partition cooperates with the surrounding wall to form a first receiving space with a first open end, and a second receiving space with a second open end. The partition is formed with an opening for intercommunicating the first and second receiving spaces. The cover member is formed separately from and is mounted on the surrounding wall member at the first open end of the first receiving space to cover the first receiving space. The first receiving space is adapted to receive a circuit board therein. The second receiving space is adapted to receive the module unit therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shao-Tsu Kung, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Patent number: 6275378
    Abstract: A safety lock for notebook-type computer dock. The safety lock serves to lock the dock with the computer to ensure safety. The safety lock also safely combines the I/O module, notebook-type computer and the dock into one body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Chun Lee, Ming-Hsun Chou, Jui-Jung Huang, Chih-Wen Chiang
  • Patent number: 6268039
    Abstract: A packing buffer assembly includes a pair of sleeves and an accessory supporting plate. Each sleeve has a first buffer member, a pair of second buffer members mounted on the first buffer member in a wedging manner, and a pair of shoulder pads. Each first buffer member has a pair of upper and lower plates, a side plate, and a first receiving space. The shoulder pads of each sleeve are disposed in the first receiving space. Each second buffer member has upper and lower end portions. The accessory supporting plate has a central part, a pair of risers, a second receiving space which is defined by the central part and the risers, and a pair of wings which extend oppositely and respectively from the risers so as to be laid on the sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Hsun Chou, Shu-Chin Chen
  • Patent number: 6233141
    Abstract: A securing structure for the battery cartridge of a notebook-type computer directly connects the battery cartridge on one side of the computer. One side of the computer is formed with a recess in which a first electrical connection seat is disposed. At least one movable latch body is disposed on a periphery of the recess. The battery cartridge is disposed with a second electrical connection seat for electrically connecting with the first electrical connection seat. After the battery cartridge is connected with the computer, the movable latch body is shifted to engage with the second electrical connection seat so as to firmly connect the second electrical connection seat with the first electrical connection seat. In addition, another battery cartridge can be connected with the battery cartridge for expanding the power supply of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Compal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Chun Lee, Ming-Hsun Chou, Jui-Jung Huang
  • Patent number: 6216195
    Abstract: A docking station for a notebook computer includes a housing and an ejector device. The housing has a front wall disposed adjacent to and parallel to a rear wall of the notebook computer. The front wall is formed with an ejector opening and an access opening. The ejector device includes an elongate linking arm, an ejecting member, and a biasing member. The linking arm, which is disposed in the housing and parallel to the front wall, is movable in the housing in a longitudinal direction between operated and non-operated positions. The linking arm has a connecting end and an operating end accessible via the access opening to permit movement of the linking arm from the non-operated position to the operated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Chun Lee, Ming-Hsun Chou, Jui-Jung Huang, Chih-Wen Chiang
  • Patent number: 6209782
    Abstract: A packaging box includes at least two opposite side walls and a foldable handle member. The side walls have upper edges, and inner and outer cover plates connected hingeably and respectively to the upper edges. The outer cover plate overlies the inner cover plate, and has a slot formed therein. The foldable handle member is connected to the inner cover plate. The foldable handle member projects from a plane parallel to the inner cover plate when the foldable handle member is folded to an upright position. The foldable handle member is located in the plane parallel to the inner cover plate when the foldable handle member is unfolded. The foldable handle member projects through the slot in the outer cover plate when the foldable handle member is folded to the upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Hsun Chou, Shu-Chin Chen
  • Patent number: D443875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Peng Ma, Chih-Wen Chiang, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Patent number: D452686
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shin-Chen Chen, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Patent number: D453018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Compal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Peng Ma, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Patent number: D487742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Ling Huang, Ming-Hsun Chou
  • Patent number: D487897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Micro-Start Int'l Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Ling Huang, Ming-Hsun Chou