Patents by Inventor Ming-Pin Chen

Ming-Pin Chen 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: 8829887
    Abstract: A 3D-IC detector for each layer of a stacked device comprises a pulse generator to receive an initial signal and generate a pulse-in signal to a next stage detector. A latch is coupled to the pulse generator to receive an output signal from the pulse generator and generate a layer identifying signal. A counter is coupled to previous stage detector and the initial signal to perform a counting operation; and an adder coupled to the counter to add a number to a counting output from the counter and input added signal to the pulse generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Ming-Pin Chen, Meng-Fan Chang, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Patent number: 8680909
    Abstract: A layer-ID detector for multilayer 3D-IC, including a random generator to generate a random signal, a layer-ID designation mechanism circuit coupled to the random generator to generate a layer-ID designating signal, and a counter coupled to the layer-ID designating signal to output a layer-ID signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Ming-Pin Chen, Meng-Fan Chang
  • Patent number: 8564305
    Abstract: A 3D-IC detector for each layer of a stacked device with N layer, includes a dividing-two circuit coupled to a (N?1) signal; a first comparator is coupled to the dividing-two circuit, wherein an input A is coupled to an initial layer number signal, an input B of the first comparator is coupled to an output of the dividing-two circuit; a second comparator is coupled to the initial layer number by an input A of the second comparator, and a num is coupled to an input B of the second comparator; a first Add/sub circuit is coupled to the num via an input A of the first Add/sub circuit, and coupled to the first comparator via an input B of the first Add/sub circuit, to the second comparator via an input +/? signal of the first Add/sub circuit; and a second Add/sub circuit coupled to the first comparator via an input A of the second Add/sub circuit, to the num via an input B of the second Add/sub circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Ming-Pin Chen, Meng-Fan Chang, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20130257503
    Abstract: A layer-ID detector for multilayer 3D-IC, including a random generator to generate a random signal, a layer-ID designation mechanism circuit coupled to the random generator to generate a layer-ID designating signal, and a counter coupled to the layer-ID designating signal to output a layer-ID signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ming-Pin CHEN, Meng-Fan CHANG
  • Patent number: 8089772
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device is provided. The mobile electronic device includes a case having a sidewall; a circuit board mounted in the case, and a side button module attached to the case sidewall. The circuit board includes a switch disposed thereon. The side button module includes a positioning member secured to the case sidewall and a button secured to the positioning member. The button includes a base and an actuating protrusion protruding from the base. The base abuts the positioning member. The actuating protrusion extends through the positioning member and is configured to trigger the switch on the circuit board when actuated. The positioning member is sandwiched between the base and the actuating protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Pin Chen
  • Publication number: 20110309843
    Abstract: A 3D-IC detector for each layer of a stacked device with N layer, includes a dividing-two circuit coupled to a (N?1) signal; a first comparator is coupled to the dividing-two circuit, wherein an input A is coupled to an initial layer number signal, an input B of the first comparator is coupled to an output of the dividing-two circuit; a second comparator is coupled to the initial layer number by an input A of the second comparator, and a num is coupled to an input B of the second comparator; a first Add/sub circuit is coupled to the num via an input A of the first Add/sub circuit, and coupled to the first comparator via an input B of the first Add/sub circuit, to the second comparator via an input +/?signal of the first Add/sub circuit; and a second Add/sub circuit coupled to the first comparator via an input A of the second Add/sub circuit, to the num via an input B of the second Add/sub circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ming-Pin CHEN, Meng-Fan CHANG, Wei-Cheng WU
  • Publication number: 20110311018
    Abstract: A 3D-IC detector for each layer of a stacked device comprises a pulse generator to receive an initial signal and generate a pulse-in signal to a next stage detector. A latch is coupled to the pulse generator to receive an output signal from the pulse generator and generate a layer identifying signal. A counter is coupled to previous stage detector and the initial signal to perform a counting operation; and an adder coupled to the counter to add a number to a counting output from the counter and input added signal to the pulse generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Ming-Pin CHEN, Meng-Fan Chang, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Patent number: 7864513
    Abstract: A keypad module for a mobile electronic device is provided. The mobile electronic device has a main body. The keypad module includes a receiving bracket adapted to be mounted on the main body. A flexible circuit board is arranged in the receiving bracket. A switching sheet is located above the flexible circuit board, and capable of actuating the flexible circuit board to produce electrical signal. A rubber sheet is disposed on the switching sheet, and shielding cover sits on the rubber sheet. Wherein the shielding cover is secured to receiving bracket. The shielding cover and the receiving bracket cooperatively define a receiving housing to accommodate the flexible circuit, the switching sheet, and the rubber sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Pin Chen
  • Publication number: 20100232122
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device is provided. The mobile electronic device includes a case having a sidewall; a circuit board mounted in the case, and a side button module attached to the case sidewall. The circuit board includes a switch disposed thereon. The side button module includes a positioning member secured to the case sidewall and a button secured to the positioning member. The button includes a base and an actuating protrusion protruding from the base. The base abuts the positioning member. The actuating protrusion extends through the positioning member and is configured to trigger the switch on the circuit board when actuated. The positioning member is sandwiched between the base and the actuating protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: MING-PIN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100226084
    Abstract: A keypad module for a mobile electronic device is provided. The mobile electronic device has a main body. The keypad module includes a receiving bracket adapted to be mounted on the main body. A flexible circuit board is arranged in the receiving bracket. A switching sheet is located above the flexible circuit board, and capable of actuating the flexible circuit board to produce electrical signal. A rubber sheet is disposed on the switching sheet, and shielding cover sits on the rubber sheet. Wherein the shielding cover is secured to receiving bracket. The shielding cover and the receiving bracket cooperatively define a receiving housing to accommodate the flexible circuit, the switching sheet, and the rubber sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: MING-PIN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20070230156
    Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding device disposed on a printed circuit board (PCB) and including a frame and a cap is provided. The frame is disposed on the printed circuit board and made of metallic material. The cap is disposed on the frame and made of conductive rubber. The periphery of the cap is assembled with the frame, such that a closed space is formed between the cap and the frame to enclose an electronic component that is disposed on the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventor: Ming-Pin Chen
  • Patent number: 7110787
    Abstract: A structure of a shielding case is changed into a fixing apparatus for holding a digital photography module on a mobile telephone. A first component of the fixing apparatus has several folded sides. These folded sides are used to fix the horizontal movement of the digital photography module. A second component of the fixing apparatus has at least one engagement portion. The engagement portion is used to fix the vertical movement of the digital photography module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Arima Communications Corp.
    Inventor: Ming-Pin Chen
  • Publication number: 20050043058
    Abstract: A structure of a shielding case is changed into a fixing apparatus for holding a digital photography module on a mobile telephone. A first component of the fixing apparatus has several folded sides. These folded sides are used to fix the horizontal movement of the digital photography module. A second component of the fixing apparatus has at least one engagement portion. The engagement portion is used to fix the vertical movement of the digital photography module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventor: Ming-Pin Chen