Patents by Inventor Ming Ko

Ming Ko 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: 20250123237
    Abstract: A transistor includes a field effect transistor, a surface modification layer, and a cell detection layer. The field effect transistor includes a source region, a drain region, a channel region, a gate dielectric layer, and a gate. The drain region is spaced apart from the source region in a first direction. The channel extends in the first direction and is disposed between the source region and the drain region. The gate dielectric layer is disposed below the channel region. The gate is disposed below the gate dielectric layer. The surface modification layer is disposed on the channel region. The cell detection layer is disposed on the surface modification layer and includes a plurality of antibodies, wherein the antibodies are configured to identify cell surface antigens, and the cell detection layer is configured to capture cells identified by the antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
    Inventors: Tai-Ming Ko, Yuh-Shyong Yang, Kuan-Hsing Chen, Che-Ming Lin
  • Patent number: 12131496
    Abstract: A method for identifying objects by shape in close proximity to other objects of different shapes obtains point cloud information of multiple objects. The objects are arranged in at least two trays and the trays are stacked. A depth image of the objects is obtained according to the point cloud information, and the depth image of the objects is separated and layered to obtain a layer information of all the objects. An object identification system also disclosed. Three-dimensional machine vision is utilized in identifying the objects, improving the accuracy of object identification, and enabling the mechanical arm to accurately grasp the required object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Tung-Chun Hsieh, Chung-Wei Wu, Sung-Chuan Lee, Chien-Ming Ko, Tze-Chin Lo, Chih-Wei Li, Hsin-Ko Yu
  • Publication number: 20240179065
    Abstract: An auto-configuration method for a time-sensitive networking (TSN) system includes obtaining, by a first OPC UA client module, a TSN configuration of a stream; transmitting, by the first OPC UA client module, the TSN configuration to an OPC UA server module of a centralized user configuration (CUC) in the TSN system; obtaining, by the CUC, a routing information and scheduling of the stream according to the TSN configuration and a network topology; sending, by the first OPC UA client module, a request to the OPC UA server to obtain the routing information and scheduling of the stream; and configuring the routing information and scheduling of the stream to a plurality of end stations in the TSN system after the plurality of end stations are online.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Applicant: Moxa Inc.
    Inventors: Yueh-Ming Ko, Chun-Yu Lin, Tzu-Lun Huang
  • Publication number: 20230405831
    Abstract: A system and a method for picking and placing objects, includes capturing at least one first image of at least one object at a first time point and at least one second image at a second time point; identifying the object in the first image and the second image; and obtaining first position information and second position information of the object; based on the first position information, the second position information, the first time point, and the second time point, calculating a moving speed of the object; calculating a target position and a target time point of the object based on the first position information, the second position information, and the moving speed; and controlling the machine arm to move at or to the target position at the target time point to pick the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: TUNG-CHUN HSIEH, CHUNG-WEI WU, CHIH-WEI LI, HSIN-KO YU, SUNG-CHUAN LEE, TZE-CHIN LO, CHIEN-MING KO
  • Publication number: 20230406646
    Abstract: A system and a method for picking and placing objects, includes capturing at least one first image of the object at a first time point and at least one second image at a second time point; identifying the object in the first image and the second image, obtaining first position information, second position information, and object attribute of the object; based on the first position information, the second position information, the first time point, and the second time point, calculating a moving speed of the object; based on the object attribute, determining whether the object is a target object; if so, calculating a target position and a target time point of the target object based on the first and second position information and the moving speed; controlling a target machine arm to move at or to the target position at the target time point to pick the target object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: TUNG-CHUN HSIEH, CHUNG-WEI WU, HSIN-KO YU, CHIH-WEI LI, SUNG-CHUAN LEE, TZE-CHIN LO, CHIEN-MING KO
  • Patent number: 11824788
    Abstract: An apparatus connected to a Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) switch in a TSN network is provided. The apparatus includes a transceiver, a storage medium, and a controller. The storage medium stores a first mapping of a traffic class to a time slot, and a second mapping of a frame type of a TSN stream to the traffic class. The controller is coupled to the transceiver and the storage medium, and is configured to determine a routing path and a Gate Control List (GCL) corresponding to the TSN stream based on a network topology of the TSN network, the first mapping, and the second mapping, and deploy the GCL to each TSN switch in the routing path via the transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Moxa Inc.
    Inventors: Yueh-Ming Ko, Tzu-Lun Huang
  • Publication number: 20230309854
    Abstract: Various implementations include systems and approaches for determining user oxygen saturation level, and in certain cases, performing an action based on that determination. Particular aspects include a monitoring system having at least one pressure sensor for detecting air pressure in an environment proximate the at least one pressure sensor, and a processor coupled with the at least one pressure sensor, where the processor is programmed to receive air pressure data from the pressure sensor about the environment, determine an oxygen saturation level for a user in the environment based on the air pressure data, and in response to determining the oxygen saturation level of the user has met one or more predetermined conditions, perform an action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: David Glenn Meeker, Paul David Gjeltema, Joseph Cheah, Gene Ming Ko, Thomas John Gogg, Richard Mark Wiesman
  • Patent number: 11592655
    Abstract: A medical/surgical microscope with two cameras configured to capture two dimensional images of specimens being observed. The medical/surgical microscope is secured to a control apparatus configured to adjust toe-in of the two cameras to insure the convergence of the images. The medical/surgical microscope includes a computer system with a non-transitory memory apparatus for storing computer program code configured for digitally rendering real-world medical/surgical images. The medical/surgical microscope has an illumination system with controls for focusing and regulating the lighting of a specimen. The medical/surgical microscope is configured for real-time video display with the function of recording and broadcasting simultaneously during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: LIGHTech Fiberoptics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chun-Ming Ko, Jianhung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20230007960
    Abstract: A method for identifying objects by shape in close proximity to other objects of different shapes obtains point cloud information of multiple objects. The objects are arranged in at least two trays and the trays are stacked. A depth image of the objects is obtained according to the point cloud information, and the depth image of the objects is separated and layered to obtain a layer information of all the objects. An object identification system also disclosed. Three-dimensional machine vision is utilized in identifying the objects, improving the accuracy of object identification, and enabling the mechanical arm to accurately grasp the required object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: TUNG-CHUN HSIEH, CHUNG-WEI WU, SUNG-CHUAN LEE, CHIEN-MING KO, TZE-CHIN LO, CHIH-WEI LI, HSIN-KO YU
  • Publication number: 20220345415
    Abstract: An apparatus connected to a Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) switch in a TSN network is provided. The apparatus includes a transceiver, a storage medium, and a controller. The storage medium stores a first mapping of a traffic class to a time slot, and a second mapping of a frame type of a TSN stream to the traffic class. The controller is coupled to the transceiver and the storage medium, and is configured to determine a routing path and a Gate Control List (GCL) corresponding to the TSN stream based on a network topology of the TSN network, the first mapping, and the second mapping, and deploy the GCL to each TSN switch in the routing path via the transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Yueh-Ming KO, Tzu-Lun HUANG
  • Publication number: 20220260824
    Abstract: A medical/surgical microscope with two cameras configured to capture two dimensional images of specimens being observed. The medical/surgical microscope is secured to a control apparatus configured to adjust toe-in of the two cameras to insure the convergence of the images. The medical/surgical microscope includes a computer system with a non-transitory memory apparatus for storing computer program code configured for digitally rendering real-world medical/surgical images. The medical/surgical microscope has an illumination system with controls for focusing and regulating the lighting of a specimen. The medical/surgical microscope is configured for real-time video display with the function of recording and broadcasting simultaneously during surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Chun-Ming Ko, Jianhung Tsai
  • Patent number: 11340441
    Abstract: A medical/surgical microscope with two cameras configured to capture two dimensional images of specimens being observed. The medical/surgical microscope is secured to a control apparatus configured to adjust toe-in of the two cameras to insure the convergence of the images. The medical/surgical microscope includes a computer system with a non-transitory memory apparatus for storing computer program code configured for digitally rendering real-world medical/surgical images. The medical/surgical microscope has an illumination system with controls for focusing and regulating the lighting of a specimen. The medical/surgical microscope is configured for real-time video display with the function of recording and broadcasting simultaneously during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: LIGHTech Fiberoptics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chun-Ming Ko, Jianhung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20210170568
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a bottom portion with slots and a lid with latches. When closing the lid, the latches slide through the slots, each of which features a receiving edge and an unlock button at the bottom, vertically from above. The latches of the lid come with protruding stops and unlock buttons. As the latches are inserted into the slots, the stops fit into the receiving edges at the bottom of the slots, tightly combining the lid with the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Jui-Ming KO
  • Patent number: 10983133
    Abstract: Described is a method of diagnosing, treating, or monitoring a treatment for Kawasaki disease in a subject. The method includes detecting the level of a biomarker in a sample obtained from the subject, the biomarker being IL-7F, sCD40L, MPIF-1, E-selectin, IP-10, or IL-33. The level is compared to a cut-off level. Also described is a kit for carrying out the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Yuan-Tsong Chen, Jer-Yuarn Wu, Tai-Ming Ko, Ho-Chang Kuo, Jeng-Sheng Chang
  • Publication number: 20210011272
    Abstract: A medical/surgical microscope with two cameras configured to capture two dimensional images of specimens being observed. The medical/surgical microscope is secured to a control apparatus configured to adjust toe-in of the two cameras to insure the convergence of the images. The medical/surgical microscope includes a computer system with a non-transitory memory apparatus for storing computer program code configured for digitally rendering real-world medical/surgical images. The medical/surgical microscope has an illumination system with controls for focusing and regulating the lighting of a specimen. The medical/surgical microscope is configured for real-time video display with the function of recording and broadcasting simultaneously during surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Chun-Ming Ko, Jianhung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20190008590
    Abstract: A probe tip for communicating and laterally directing electromagnetic radiation comprises a waveguide, a primary capsule, a compressible member and a malleable secondary capsule. The waveguide is configured to communicate electromagnetic radiation and includes a beveled surface at a distal tip for redirecting electromagnetic radiation in a lateral direction. The primary capsule is attached over the distal tip of the waveguide. The compressible member covers a portion of the primary capsule. The malleable secondary capsule is positioned over the primary capsule and the compressible member, and includes a crimp that compresses the compressible member against the primary capsule and secures the secondary capsule to the primary capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Meiling WU, Ion GHINEA, Ming KO
  • Patent number: 10098698
    Abstract: A probe tip for communicating and laterally directing electromagnetic radiation comprises a waveguide, a primary capsule, a compressible member and a malleable secondary capsule. The waveguide is configured to communicate electromagnetic radiation and includes a beveled surface at a distal tip for redirecting electromagnetic radiation in a lateral direction. The primary capsule is attached over the distal tip of the waveguide. The compressible member covers a portion of the primary capsule. The malleable secondary capsule is positioned over the primary capsule and the compressible member, and includes a crimp that compresses the compressible member against the primary capsule and secures the secondary capsule to the primary capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Meiling Wu, Ion Ghinea, Ming Ko
  • Patent number: 9991206
    Abstract: A package method includes disposing a chip and a plurality of solder bumps on a substrate by disposing a plurality of chip interfaces and the plurality of solder bumps on a plurality of first interfaces of the substrate respectively; forming a mold layer configured to encapsulate the chip and the plurality of solder bumps; grinding the mold layer to obtain a grinded mold layer and expose a top side of the chip; drilling the grinded mold layer to form a plurality of through holes corresponding to the plurality of solder bumps; and applying a conductive material to fill the plurality of through holes with the conductive material to form a plurality of electrical paths through the grinded mold layer and electrically couple to the plurality of solder bumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: POWERTECH TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Lien-Chia Chang, Chih-Ming Ko, Hung-Hsin Hsu
  • Publication number: 20180054324
    Abstract: A system and method for integrating redundant ring and rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP) are disclosed. By setting a mode message and a group ID for each of a plurality of ring nodes within a redundant ring, so that in a scenario that the redundant ring and the RSTP are running concurrently on a network environment, forwarding a bridge protocol data unit (BDPU) to a matching network topology is allowed when the mode message is transparent mode, and each of the respective network topology is converged to a steady state RSTP domain. The mechanism is help to improve the scalability of the network architecture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Hsin-Jou YU, Chi-Chuan LIU, Yueh-Ming KO
  • Patent number: 9896790
    Abstract: An elastic fabric made by a plurality of rubber threads, first elastic wefts, second elastic wefts, first wraps, high-tensile nylons and second wraps. The rubber thread, the first elastic weft, the second elastic weft are elastic, and the first elastic weft, and the second elastic weft are knitted across and interlaced with the rubber thread at right angles such that the elastic fabric is configured to be stretched in all directions. The first elastic weft and the second elastic weft are wrapped on at least three rubber threads to form a plurality of breathing holes therebetween, and the first wrap and the second wrap are wrapped along the single rubber thread such that the elastic fabric is configured to have the solid structure and the great ventilation effect simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: K. S. Webbing Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Lin-Ming Ko