Patents by Inventor Tien-Chung Tseng
Tien-Chung Tseng 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).
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Publication number: 20130323981Abstract: A transmission port module adapted to an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a casing whereon a containing slot is formed. According to an embodiment, the transmission port module includes at least one transmission port and a housing covering the at least one transmission port. The housing is installed inside the containing slot in a detachable manner, such that the at least one transmission port is hidden inside the casing as being not in use by detachment and installation of the housing. According to another embodiment, the transmission port module includes at least one transmission port and a rotational holder. The rotational holder holds the at least one transmission port and drives the at least one transmission port to rotate relative to the casing, such that the at least one transmission port is hidden inside the casing as being not in use by rotation of the rotational holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: WISTRON CORPORATIONInventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Ming-Ju Hsieh
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Patent number: 8500461Abstract: A connector mechanism for connecting a board card is disclosed. The connector mechanism includes a circuit board whereon at least one metal contact is formed, and a connector installed on the circuit board. An end of the board card is for inserting into the connector. The connector mechanism further includes at least one signal transmitting component fixed on the other end of the board card and electrically connected to the board card. The at least one signal transmitting component includes at least one conductive clip for resiliently contacting the at least one metal contact on the circuit board as the end of the board card is inserted into the connector so as to electrically connect to the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Chun-Ming Wu
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Patent number: 8462488Abstract: An electronic device capable of ejecting a peripheral element is disclosed, including a housing, a first wheel and a driving unit. The housing has a chamber, wherein the peripheral element is stored in the chamber. The first wheel is disposed in the housing, wherein the first wheel contacts the peripheral element. The driving unit is disposed in the housing, the driving unit rotates the first wheel, and the first wheel moves the peripheral element from a first position to a second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Wistron Corp.Inventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20130128440Abstract: A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, and a support element. The base comprises a first area and a second area, and a sliding assembly disposed at a substantially central position of the second area. The sliding assembly comprises a sliding element and a guiding structure, and the sliding element can move along the guiding structure to slide at least in the second area. The display module comprises a connecting end combined with the sliding element and a support plane. The support element comprises a first area pivotally connected to the support plane and a second end pivotally connected to a rear end of the base. When the display module is opened, the display module further rotates around the first fixed end and moves the connecting end simultaneously; and then the display module is supported by the support element to keep a suitable tilted angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chun-Chien Chen, Chu-Chia Tsai, Cheng-Shing Liu, Tai-Chuan Chen, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Tien-Chung Tseng, Chien-Yuan Lai, Hung-Chih Chen, Shang-Mao Lee, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang
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Publication number: 20130128443Abstract: A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base comprises a first area and a second area. The display module comprises a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding block connected with the connect end and moved along the slide rail. Each sliding block includes at least one stable structure for at least decreasing gaps between the slide rail and the sliding block.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Chien-Yuan Lai
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Publication number: 20130128442Abstract: A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base comprises a first area and a second area. The display module comprises a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding block connected with the connect end and moved along the slide rail. Each sliding block includes at least one auxiliary sliding structure for decreasing sliding friction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, MING-JU HSIEH, CHIEN-YUAN LAI
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Patent number: 8405641Abstract: A stylus includes an expansible structure. A chamber is formed inside the expansible structure. The stylus further includes an inner body installed inside the chamber in a movable manner relative to a first direction for pressing the expansible structure when moving in the first direction so that the expansible structure expands in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20130063882Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a lower cover, a keyboard disposed on the lower cover, an upper cover pivotally connected to a side of the lower cover, a support target member disposed on the upper cover, a support frame, and a first driving part. The support frame has at least one first inclined surface structure. A second inclined surface structure is formed at a position of the first driving part corresponding to the first inclined surface structure. When the first driving part moves in a first direction to drive the support frame to a support position in a second direction, the second inclined surface structure supports the first inclined surface structure so that the support frame can support the support target member when the upper cover covers the lower cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20130057476Abstract: A wireless keyboard comprises at least a keystroke each comprising a first resonating circuit for responsing a first wireless signal to provide a power source, a chip storing a key data, and a switch coupled between the first resonating circuit and the chip for conducting a connection between the first resonating circuit and the chip when receiving an external force, to transmit the power source provided by the first resonating circuit to the chip, such that the chip outputs the key data as a second wireless signal via the first resonating circuit, and a reader coupled to a computer system for emitting the first wireless signal to the each keystroke and responsing the second wireless signal outputted by the each keystroke, so as to determine commands inputted to the computer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20130050189Abstract: A method for data security for shutter glasses includes receiving a frame data outputted from a display device, wherein the frame data includes a security data arranged in the frame data according to an encoding rule, and switching back and forth between an on state and an off state according to the encoding rule, to retrieve the security data from the frame data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Chun-Ming Wu
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Publication number: 20120302073Abstract: A connector mechanism for connecting a board card is disclosed. The connector mechanism includes a circuit board whereon at least one metal contact is formed, and a connector installed on the circuit board. An end of the board card is for inserting into the connector. The connector mechanism further includes at least one signal transmitting component fixed on the other end of the board card and electrically connected to the board card. The at least one signal transmitting component includes at least one conductive clip for resiliently contacting the at least one metal contact on the circuit board as the end of the board card is inserted into the connector so as to electrically connect to the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Chun-Ming Wu
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Patent number: 8256730Abstract: A fixing member for handheld electronics is disclosed. The fixing member includes a fixing seat, a slot disposed in the fixing seat, a rotation axis set on the fixing seat, a one-way rolling member pivoted in the fixing seat and part of the one-way rolling member exposes on inner surface of the slot. The one-way rolling member is set on the rotation axis. Thus a side wall of the handheld electronic leans against the one-way rolling member when a handheld electronic is set inside the slot. Therefore, the handheld electronic is mounted inside the slot easily and stably without falling off.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20120217367Abstract: A fixing member for handheld electronics is disclosed. The fixing member includes a fixing seat, a slot disposed in the fixing seat, a rotation axis set on the fixing seat, a one-way rolling member pivoted in the fixing seat and part of the one-way rolling member exposes on inner surface of the slot. The one-way rolling member is set on the rotation axis. Thus a side wall of the handheld electronic leans against the one-way rolling member when a handheld electronic is set inside the slot. Therefore, the handheld electronic is mounted inside the slot easily and stably without falling off.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: WISTRON CORPORATIONInventor: TIEN-CHUNG TSENG
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Patent number: 8182114Abstract: A display. A casing includes an opening. A light guide plate is disposed in the casing. A display panel is disposed in the casing and is adjacent to the light guide plate. A light-guiding member is movably disposed in the opening and includes a first light-permeable portion, a second light-permeable portion, and at least one non-light-permeable portion. The first light-permeable portion is opposite the second light-permeable portion. The non-light-permeable portion is disposed between the first and second light-permeable portions. When the light-guiding member is moved to a first position, the second light-permeable portion connects to the light guide plate and light in the exterior of the casing enters the light guide plate via the first and second light-permeable portions. When the light-guiding member is moved to a second position, the non-light-permeable portion connects to the light guide plate and the light does not enter the light guide plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Wistron Corp.Inventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
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Patent number: 8138618Abstract: An oscillating power generator includes a base, an energy transforming device, and an oscillating transmission device. The energy transforming device is disposed on the base for generating electric energy. The oscillating transmission device is disposed on the base for driving a driven gear shaft of the energy transforming device. The oscillating transmission device includes an oscillating part, a first ratchet transmission mechanism, and a transmission mechanism. The oscillating part is disposed outside the base in an oscillating manner. The first ratchet transmission mechanism is engaged with the driven gear shaft. The transmission mechanism is connected to the oscillating part and the first ratchet transmission mechanism for driving the first ratchet transmission mechanism when the oscillating part is oscillating, so as to drive the driven gear shaft of the energy transforming device to rotate.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
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Patent number: 8130122Abstract: An input device includes a body, and a flexible circuit board connected to the body and receivable inside the body. A plurality of keys is disposed on the flexible circuit board. The input device further includes a signal transmission module installed inside the body and electrically connected to the flexible circuit board for transmitting data corresponding to signals generated by the plurality of keys to a host.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
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Patent number: 7924552Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a gasbag module installed on the housing in an expansible manner, and a pressure module connected to the gasbag module for conducting air outside the gasbag module into the gasbag module so as to expand the gasbag module.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
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Patent number: 7835091Abstract: A protective shell for an electronic device is adapted to accommodate the electronic device. The electronic device includes a camera lens. The protective shell includes a shell body and a lens device. The shell body is adapted to accommodate the electronic device. The lens device is mounted on the shell body, and includes a plurality of lenses. The lens device is operable to move relative to the shell body such that a selected one of the lenses correspondingly overlaps one side of the camera lens of the electronic device to permit switching among different modes of use, thereby enabling the camera lens to have different functions, such as close-up, filtering, wide-angle, and polarizing functions.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Hsin-Chuan Hsu
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Publication number: 20100225210Abstract: An electronic device capable of ejecting a peripheral element is disclosed, including a housing, a first wheel and a driving unit. The housing has a chamber, wherein the peripheral element is stored in the chamber. The first wheel is disposed in the housing, wherein the first wheel contacts the peripheral element. The driving unit is disposed in the housing, the driving unit rotates the first wheel, and the first wheel moves the peripheral element from a first position to a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: WISTRON CORP.Inventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20100157515Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a gasbag module installed on the housing in an expansible manner, and a pressure module connected to the gasbag module for conducting air outside the gasbag module into the gasbag module so as to expand the gasbag module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Tien-Chung Tseng