Patents by Inventor Tien-Ming Chan

Tien-Ming Chan 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: 7570482
    Abstract: A mobile computer structure having a rotatable screen is provided, which includes a main body, a rotating arm, and a panel. The rotating arm is pivotally disposed on the main body and is pivotally rotated between a first position and a second position. The panel has a display surface and a casing surface and is pivotally connected to the rotating arm. When the rotating arm pivotally rotates to the first position, the panel is attached to the main body with the display surface facing the main body, and when the rotating arm pivotally rotates to the second position, the panel is attached to the main body with the casing surface, thus making the display surface or the casing surface optionally face outside to achieve the purpose of protection or using.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Tien-Ming Chan
  • Patent number: 7512429
    Abstract: An erect mobile phone device comprises a main body having a sunken area, a direction key set on a side of the sunken area, and a press key portion on the same side of the sunken area of the main body; a display screen portion having a screen on a side of the display screen portion able to be accommodated in the sunken area or turned outward from the sunken area; and a connecting portion with one end pivotally coupled to the display screen portion and with another end pivotally coupled to the main body on a side proximate to the sunken area, such that the display screen portion can be rotated on the connecting portion and turned outward from the sunken area to an angle or accommodated in the sunken area through the connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Tien-Ming Chan
  • Publication number: 20080206034
    Abstract: A mobile computer structure having a rotatable screen is provided, which includes a main body, a rotating arm, and a panel. The rotating arm is pivotally disposed on the main body and is pivotally rotated between a first position and a second position. The panel has a display surface and a casing surface and is pivotally connected to the rotating arm. When the rotating arm pivotally rotates to the first position, the panel is attached to the main body with the display surface facing the main body, and when the rotating arm pivotally rotates to the second position, the panel is attached to the main body with the casing surface, thus making the display surface or the casing surface optionally face outside to achieve the purpose of protection or using.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORTION
    Inventor: Tien-Ming Chan
  • Patent number: 7382612
    Abstract: An I/O port replacing device is disclosed, which is applicable on a computer main body and comprises a mounted frame module, which is mounted to a computer main body and is used as a device for replacing I/O port. The I/O port module replacing device is a mounted frame module with a better and customized connection layout designed to fit the user's position in actual operation for easier change of I/O port connection. Taking advantage of this user-friendlier frame module, users will be able to eliminate extra cost of purchasing unnecessary I/O ports, and make the I/O port installation job easier and faster for them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Tien-Ming Chan, Hsiang Chen
  • Patent number: 7342776
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a portable electronic apparatus having an extendable keyboard which comprises a main body having a storage slot extends inwardly at a front edge of the main body for slidably accommodating a keyboard and enabling the keyboard to be slidably pulled to a position out of the storage slot and then be turned towards a top side of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Tien-Ming Chan
  • Publication number: 20070161397
    Abstract: An erect mobile phone device comprises a main body having a sunken area, a direction key set on a side of the sunken area, and a press key portion on the same side of the sunken area of the main body; a display screen portion having a screen on a side of the display screen portion able to be accommodated in the sunken area or turned outward from the sunken area; and a connecting portion with one end pivotally coupled to the display screen portion and with another end pivotally coupled to the main body on a side proximate to the sunken area, such that the display screen portion can be rotated on the connecting portion and turned outward from the sunken area to an angle or accommodated in the sunken area through the connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tien-Ming Chan
  • Publication number: 20070139401
    Abstract: A display having a lighting frame includes a display portion, a frame and at least a lighting element. The display portion provides contents for viewing. The frame, made of a transparent material, surrounds the display portion and includes a space for containing the lighting element. The lighting element is electrically connected to a driving signal so as to illuminate according to the driving signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Beniz Wang, Hsiang Chen, Tien-Ming Chan
  • Patent number: 7230599
    Abstract: A display device adopted for use on data processing equipment includes a hollow case for housing a turnable axle and an elastic element, a pliable LCD screen wound around the peripheral surface of the axle, and a retaining member fastening to one side of the pliable LCD screen to receive a force from users to pull and turn the axle so that the LCD screen may be stretched outside the case to a use position, and receive image signals from the data processing equipment through a connection port located on one side of the case to generate and display pictures. The elastic element provides a stretch returning elastic force to drive the axle to turn in a reverse direction to wind the LCD screen in a retraction position in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Yaz-Tzung Wu, Ming-Yuan Liu, Tien-Ming Chan
  • Patent number: 7212846
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide an improved foldable phone having a first case and a second case, wherein the first case and the second case have an inclined face on one side thereof respectively, a function keypad set is disposed on the first case, a display screen is disposed on the second case, the inclined face of the second case has a protrusion part extending along an axis perpendicular to the surface of the second case having the display screen, and the protrusion part is hinged to the inclined face of the first case so that the second case can be rotated away from the first case, enabling the second case to be in a position perpendicular to the first case. As such, the improved foldable phone can provide a banner-type screen, while operating, to be operated in accordance with different communication functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Tien-Ming Chan
  • Publication number: 20070014082
    Abstract: A monitor capable of rotating on a pivot includes a display, a base and a connecting member. The base includes several control elements. The display is pivotally mounted on the base for turning to suitable viewing angles for user. The connecting member, having an internal space for wiring, connects the display and the base at eccentric positions. The connecting member further includes a first pivot, a second pivot and a pin. The first pivot connects to the display for pivoting the display in a Y-Z plane. The second pivot connects to the base for pivoting the connecting member in an X-Y plane. The pin connects the first pivot and the second pivot for pivoting the two pivots in an X-Z plane. The display and the control elements do not overlap each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Beniz Wang, Tien-Ming Chan
  • Publication number: 20060284523
    Abstract: A high strength frame structure of a portable computer is disclosed, comprising a main structure frame including at least an “L” shaped column, a bracket disposed on the “L” shaped column and used for supporting a touchpad and a keyboard, a metal foil bonded onto the bracket and a lower cover frame served as a base for supporting the main structure frame, wherein the “L” shaped column has a cylinder bump disposed thereon at a rear end, the cylinder bump being fastened to a fastener hole by means of a bolt or a hinge so that a mainframe and a display panel of the portable computer may be connected together, and the metal foil being bonded in a replaceable manner, having capability of electromagnetic interference (EMI) isolation and saving a later electroplating process. The high strength frame structure may be manufactured in a simple form and strength of upper and lower covers of the frame structure may be enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Hsiang Chen, Tien-Ming Chan
  • Publication number: 20060268499
    Abstract: An I/O port replacing device is disclosed, which is applicable on a computer main body and comprises a mounted frame module, which is mounted to a computer main body and is used as a device for replacing I/O port. The I/O port module replacing device is a mounted frame module with a better and customized connection layout designed to fit the user's position in actual operation for easier change of I/O port connection. Taking advantage of this user-friendlier frame module, users will be able to eliminate extra cost of purchasing unnecessary I/O ports, and make the I/O port installation job easier and faster for them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Tien-Ming Chan, Hsiang Chen
  • Publication number: 20060250368
    Abstract: A keyboard slot structure comprises a keyboard slot and a keyboard, which can be placed in the keyboard slot. The keyboard slot provides enough storage space for the keyboard, and on its lengthwise side, there is an opening. In addition, on the two lateral sides of the keyboard slot, there are two automatic outward gliding devices for the keyboard. A press button is located properly on the internal side corresponding to the opening of the keyboard slot. The keyboard includes a conventional keyboard, and on its external edge, there is a fixation column corresponding to the press button. With this structure, users can place the keyboard into the keyboard slot, or make the keyboard gliding out of keyboard slot via a slight pressing action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Beniz Wang, Tien-Ming Chan
  • Patent number: 7122747
    Abstract: An extension-type access device used in an information-and-electronic device includes a peripheral circuit board, an extension device set, a first connector, an isolating sheet, and an upper cover plate. An upper shell and a lower shell for clamping and securing the extension-type access device are further provided to make it become an access device module that can be inserted and taken out of a memory card. The extension device set consisting of a plurality of extension devices is secured on and electrically connected to the peripheral circuit board. The first connector is brazed to and electrically connected to the peripheral circuit board. The isolating sheet covers on top of the extension device set. The upper cover plate being a reverted-U shaped covering body has a plurality of cassette portions disposed on the top plate thereof. Through the execution, the invention has the efficacy of using a multiplication of memory cards at a time to make the usage of the memory cards more convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Beniz Wang, Tien-Ming Chan
  • Publication number: 20050174366
    Abstract: A display device adopted for use on data processing equipment includes a hollow case for housing a turnable axle and an elastic element, a pliable LCD screen wound around the peripheral surface of the axle, and a retaining member fastening to one side of the pliable LCD screen to receive a force from users to pull and turn the axle so that the LCD screen may be stretched outside the case to a use position, and receive image signals from the data processing equipment through a connection port located on one side of the case to generate and display pictures. The elastic element provides a stretch returning elastic force to drive the axle to turn in a reverse direction to wind the LCD screen in a retraction position in the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Yaz-Tzung Wu, Ming-Yuan Liu, Tien-Ming Chan
  • Patent number: D539248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Beniz Wang, Tien-Ming Chan