Patents by Inventor Way Liu

Way Liu 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: 20160187957
    Abstract: A method for saving power of an electronic device includes establishing relationship between operational states and operations carried out by the electronic device. According to the relationship, an operation to the electronic device is executed after acquiring current operational states of the electronic device periodically. And the operational states of the electronic device is refreshed after executing the operation to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: YOUNG-WAY LIU, CHIH-SAN CHIANG, HUA-DONG CHENG, NAN YU, LING-JUAN JIANG, SHUANG HU
  • Publication number: 20160189713
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus for automatically acquiring and revising minutes of a meeting and a method thereof includes the steps of identifying one or more speakers from audio signals which are recorded during a meeting, based on pre-sampled audio signals and a voice feature table stored in a non-transitory storage medium. The audio signals are converted to text and divided into paragraphs, one paragraph being attributable to one speaker, and each speaker has a given user name. An original minutes of the meeting, based on the text and a meeting minutes template stored in the non-transitory storage medium, is prepared and revised and issued to all relevant persons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: YOUNG-WAY LIU
  • Publication number: 20160104007
    Abstract: A method for data privacy management is disclosed. The method includes: predefining, at an electronic device, an action for visualizing hidden data, wherein the hidden data is stored in the electronic device; selecting, at the electronic device, at least one data to be hidden; hiding, at the electronic device, the at least one selected data; detecting, at the electronic device, whether the action is being performed; and visualizing, at the electronic device, the hidden data if the action is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: YOUNG-WAY LIU, CHI-JSUNG LEE, HO-I SUN
  • Patent number: 9195300
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a storage unit, a capturing unit and a processing unit. The storage unit stores a plurality of files, and a relationship table between facial expressions and the plurality of files. The processing unit includes a controlling module, a facial image acquiring module, a facial expression identifying module, a file acquiring module and a file playing module. The controlling module controls the capturing unit to capture a predetermined number of facial images. The facial image acquiring module acquires a clear facial image from the predetermined number of facial images. The facial expression identifying module identifies a facial expression of the clear facial image. The file acquiring module identifies whether there is at least one of the files matching with the identified facial expression, and acquires the at least one matching file. The file playing module opens and/or plays the at least matching file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Young-Way Liu
  • Publication number: 20140223340
    Abstract: A dynamic map-type graphic interface includes a number of user interface (UI) components. Each UI component is associated with one corresponding application program of the electronic device. The dynamic map-type graphic interface is a single-layer graphic interface made up of the UI components spliced together and centered around a center of the dynamic map-type graphic interface. A partial region of the dynamic map-type graphic interface corresponding to a size of a display unit of the electronic device is displayed on the display unit and centered around a display center of the dynamic map-type graphic interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: YOUNG-WAY LIU
  • Publication number: 20130157686
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an electronic device and a tracking method adapted for the apparatus. The device predefines a time period according to the requirement of a user and an alarm or information receiving party with which the device can communicate. If the device remains stationary during the time period, the device acquires a current location thereof and sends the location to the receiving party using another phone number, or an e-mail address. Therefore, the user associated with the receiving party can track and know the location of the device in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHING-CHUNG WU, YOUNG-WAY LIU
  • Publication number: 20130077834
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a storage unit, a capturing unit and a processing unit. The storage unit stores a plurality of files, and a relationship table between facial expressions and the plurality of files. The processing unit includes a controlling module, a facial image acquiring module, a facial expression identifying module, a file acquiring module and a file playing module. The controlling module controls the capturing unit to capture a predetermined number of facial images. The facial image acquiring module acquires a clear facial image from the predetermined number of facial images. The facial expression identifying module identifies a facial expression of the clear facial image. The file acquiring module identifies whether there is at least one of the files matching with the identified facial expression, and acquires the at least one matching file. The file playing module opens and/or plays the at least matching file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: YOUNG-WAY LIU
  • Patent number: 8064883
    Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a central process unit (CPU), a subscriber identity module (SIM) card unit for loading a SIM card, and a memory unit having a register and an anti-theft module. The anti-theft module includes an encrypting/binding module capable of being instructed by the CPU to bind an anti-theft password to the SIM card and save the anti-theft password to the register of the memory unit, a password comparing module capable of being instructed by the CPU to compare the anti-theft password with data of an actual SIM card loaded in the mobile terminal, a locking/unlocking module capable of being instructed by the CPU to lock or unlock the mobile terminal, and a data deleting module capable of being instructed by the CPU to delete data of the memory unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Young-Way Liu
  • Publication number: 20090319710
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a central processing unit (CPU), a touch screen, a locking module, and a locking button. The locking module is configured for storing a locking program. When the touch screen is forced into an unlocked status, operation of the locking button is capable of causing the CPU to instruct the locking module to activate the locking program to lock the touch screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: YOUNG-WAY LIU
  • Publication number: 20090278682
    Abstract: A mobile device with locating function includes a microphone, an amplifier circuit, an A/D converter, an MPU, and a beacon circuit. The microphone allows sound activation of the locating function of the mobile device. The amplifier circuit is connected to the microphone, and capable of amplifying signals output from the microphone. The A/D converter is connected to the amplifier circuit, and capable of converting the amplified signals to a digital signal. The MPU stores a reference signal therein, and is capable of comparing the digital signal to the reference signal, when the digital signal matches the reference signal, the MPU outputs a control signal. The beacon circuit is connected to the MPU, and is capable of activating an audio and/or visual beacon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Young-Way Liu
  • Publication number: 20090270126
    Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a central process unit (CPU), a subscriber identity module (SIM) card unit for loading a SIM card, and a memory unit having a register and an anti-theft module. The anti-theft module includes an encrypting/binding module capable of being instructed by the CPU to bind an anti-theft password to the SIM card and save the anti-theft password to the register of the memory unit, a password comparing module capable of being instructed by the CPU to compare the anti-theft password with data of an actual SIM card loaded in the mobile terminal, a locking/unlocking module capable of being instructed by the CPU to lock or unlock the mobile terminal, and a data deleting module capable of being instructed by the CPU to delete data of the memory unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: YOUNG-WAY LIU
  • Patent number: 7487690
    Abstract: An elevating mechanism for furniture installed in a height adjustable article of furniture includes a transmission unit and a rotary handle. The transmission unit utilizes a plurality of cylindrical gears mounted on respective shafts, such that the cylindrical gears will be engaged and rotate simultaneously. A rotary handle serves to activate a rotation of a bolt with respect to a still nut and an upward or downward motion of the article connected to the bolt with respect to the article on which the nut is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventor: Chih Way Liu
  • Patent number: 7338023
    Abstract: A keyboard carrier for adjusting elevation and inclination of a keyboard position thereon includes a locating mechanism, which includes an outer sleeve, a braking block axially movably disposed in the outer sleeve, a screw rod having an end pivotally connected to the keyboard carrier and the other end perpendicularly extended through the outer sleeve and a round hole on the braking block, a handle located at an end of the outer sleeve, and a pivoting mechanism connected to an inner end of the handle and having a screw bolt screwed into a central axis of the braking block. When the handle is pivotally turned to axially move the braking block in the outer sleeve with the screw rod engaged with a threaded section on the round hole of the braking block, the keyboard carrier is stably supported by the screw rod without the risk of moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Chi Way Liu
  • Patent number: 7265498
    Abstract: A system for controlling illumination of a fluorescent lamp includes a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) control circuit receiving a first signal of a power source and generating an adjustment signal. A charge pump circuit receives a charge pump signal, a second signal of the power source and the adjustment signal to generate a direct current (DC) power signal. An RC attenuator attenuates the adjustment signal to generate an attenuated DC signal. A control circuit receives the attenuated DC signal and generates first and second output signals according to a first reference voltage, a second reference voltage and a power feedback signal of the fluorescent lamp. A half bridge driving circuit receives the first output signal, the second output signal and the DC power signal to generate an illuminating signal and the charge pump signal. The illumination of the fluorescent lamp is adjustable by the illuminating signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Princeton Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Young-Way Liu
  • Publication number: 20070120497
    Abstract: A system for controlling illumination of a fluorescent lamp includes a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) control circuit receiving a first signal of a power source and generating an adjustment signal. A charge pump circuit receives a charge pump signal, a second signal of the power source and the adjustment signal to generate a direct current (DC) power signal. An RC attenuator attenuates the adjustment signal to generate an attenuated DC signal. A control circuit receives the attenuated DC signal and generates first and second output signals according to a first reference voltage, a second reference voltage and a power feedback signal of the fluorescent lamp. A half bridge driving circuit receives the first output signal, the second output signal and the DC power signal to generate an illuminating signal and the charge pump signal. The illumination of the fluorescent lamp is adjustable by the illuminating signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Young-Way Liu
  • Patent number: 7072331
    Abstract: A system that can be dynamically configured to achieve an optimal routing path for an end-to-end data link connection is disclosed. An optimal data path can be determined by a digital subscriber loop (DSL) user based on particular bandwidth requirements, data rate cost constraints, and/or data delay requirements. The data path can be set up to include one or more data routes, including the regular digital public switching telephone network (PSTN), a wide area networks (WAN), or virtual permanent circuit links via digital cross-connects (DCS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Real Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Kang Liu, Steve Chen, Victor Lee, Young Way Liu, Wen Chi Chen
  • Publication number: 20030043785
    Abstract: A system that can be dynamically configured to achieve an optimal routing path for an end-to-end data link connection is disclosed. An optimal data path can be determined by a digital subscriber loop (DSL) user based on particular bandwidth requirements, data rate cost constraints, and/or data delay requirements. The data path can be set up to include one or more data routes, including the regular digital public switching telephone network (PSN), a wide area networks (WAN), or virtual permanent circuit links via digital cross-connects (DCS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Ming-Kang Liu, Steve Chen, Victor Lee, Young Way Liu, Wen Chi Chen
  • Patent number: 6400759
    Abstract: A device or interface driver is provided for permitting an operating system to utilize, configure and control a software modem having forward compatible and expandable functionality. In a preferred embodiment, the operating system is a Windows based system running on a host processing system such as a personal computer, and the modem is compatible with standards promulgated for ADSL. Conventional voice band modem control commands are also supported, so that the present invention for ADSL based modems is nevertheless compatible with existing modem applications programs. The new driver manages control information for configuring the bandwidth to be used in a data link established through a channel with an upstream transciever during an initialization process, and serves as a data pump for the software modem. The control information may be self-determined by a user of the host processing system 398, or alternatively, automatically sensed, configured and monitored by such processing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Integrated Telecom Express, Inc.
    Inventors: Young Way Liu, Ming-Kang Liu, Steve Chen
  • Patent number: 6349096
    Abstract: A system that can be dynamically configured to achieve an optimal routing path for an end-to-end data link connection is disclosed. An optimal data path can be determined by a digital subscriber loop (DSL) user based on particular bandwidth requirements, data rate cost constraints, and/or data delay requirements. The data path can be set up to include one or more data routes, including the regular digital public switching telephone network (PSTN), a wide area networks (WAN), or virtual permanent circuit links via digital cross-connects (DCS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Integrated Telecom Express, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Kang Liu, Steve Chen, Victor Lee, Young Way Liu, Wen Chi Chen
  • Patent number: D478216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Cynthia Lee, Way Liu