Patents by Inventor Wei-Chun WEI
Wei-Chun WEI 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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Patent number: 10121424Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a display medium, a first pixel electrode, a second pixel electrode and a transparent electrode. Sub-pixel units are defined on the first substrate and the second substrate. A sub-pixel unit has a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel. The transparent electrode is disposed on the second substrate, and the transparent electrode receives a first common potential and a second common potential. When grey levels displayed by the first sub-pixel and the second sub-pixel are in the range of about 96 to 180, a potential difference between the first common potential received when the first sub-pixel has the maximum brightness and the second common potential received when the second sub-pixel has the minimum brightness is in the range of about 0 mV to 100 mV.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Yueh-Hung Chung, Hsueh-Ying Huang, Wei-Chun Wei, Shu-Cheng Kung, Ken-Yu Liu, Ya-Ling Hsu, Chen-Hsien Liao
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Publication number: 20180137827Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a display medium, a first pixel electrode, a second pixel electrode and a transparent electrode. Sub-pixel units are defined on the first substrate and the second substrate. A sub-pixel unit has a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel. The transparent electrode is disposed on the second substrate, and the transparent electrode receives a first common potential and a second common potential. When grey levels displayed by the first sub-pixel and the second sub-pixel are in the range of about 96 to 180, a potential difference between the first common potential received when the first sub-pixel has the maximum brightness and the second common potential received when the second sub-pixel has the minimum brightness is in the range of about 0 mV to 100 mV.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Yueh-Hung CHUNG, Hsueh-Ying HUANG, Wei-Chun WEI, Shu-Cheng KUNG, Ken-Yu LIU, Ya-Ling HSU, Chen-Hsien LIAO
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Publication number: 20170082901Abstract: A pixel array substrate with new pixel design and a liquid crystal display panel with the pixel array substrate are provided. The pixel array substrate includes a plurality of data lines, a plurality of scan lines and a plurality of pixels. Each of the pixels comprises a first electrode, a first connecting line, a second electrode and a second connecting line. The first electrode is electrically connected with corresponding data line and scan line through the first connecting line, and having a slit. The second pixel is electrically connected with corresponding data line and scan line through the second connecting line. At least a part of the second connecting line is exposed by the slit of the first electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Ming-Huei WU, Kun-Cheng TIEN, Shin-Mei GONG, Jen-Yang CHUNG, Wei-Chun WEI, Chien-Huang LIAO
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Patent number: 9541796Abstract: A pixel array substrate with new pixel design and a liquid crystal display panel with the pixel array substrate are provided. The pixel array substrate includes a plurality of data lines, a plurality of scan lines and a plurality of pixels. Each of the pixels comprises a first electrode, a first connecting line, a second electrode and a second connecting line. The first electrode is electrically connected with corresponding data line and scan line through the first connecting line, and having a slit. The second pixel is electrically connected with corresponding data line and scan line through the second connecting line. At least a part of the second connecting line is exposed by the slit of the first electrode.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Ming-Huei Wu, Kun-Cheng Tien, Shin-Mei Gong, Jen-Yang Chung, Wei-Chun Wei, Chien-Huang Liao
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Publication number: 20160329358Abstract: A pixel structure includes a first conductive layer, a stacked layer, and a third conductive layer. The first conductive layer includes a first gate, a first scan line connected to the first gate, and a capacitor electrode separated from the first scan line. The stacked layer includes a semiconductor layer and a second conductive layer. The second conductive layer includes a data line, a first source connected to the data line, a second source, a first drain, a second drain, a connecting electrode connected to the second source and electrically connected to the first drain, and a coupling electrode connected to the second drain. The third conductive layer includes a first pixel electrode connected to the first drain, a second pixel electrode electrically connected to the connecting electrode, a first extending portion, and a second extending portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Ming-Huei Wu, Kun-Cheng Tien, Shin-Mei Gong, Jen-Yang Chung, Wei-Chun Wei, Cheng Wang, Chien-Huang Liao, Wen-Hao Hsu
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Patent number: 9257076Abstract: A pixel driving method is adapted for a liquid crystal display. Each pixel includes a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel, in which the first sub-pixel and the second sub-pixel each includes a first display region and a second display region. The pixel driving method includes providing a first voltage to the first displaying region of the first sub-pixel and the second sub-pixel; providing a second voltage to the second displaying region of the first sub-pixel and a third voltage to the second displaying region of the second sub-pixel; and when the provided first voltage is larger than a predetermined voltage, providing the second voltage so that the provided second voltage is smaller than the provided third voltage.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Shin-Mei Gong, Kun-Cheng Tien, Ming-Huei Wu, Jen-Yang Chung, Wei-Chun Wei, Chien-Huang Liao
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Patent number: 9250484Abstract: An active device array substrate includes a substrate, a first pixel electrode, and a first raised pattern. The first pixel electrode is disposed on or above the substrate, and the first pixel electrode includes a first truck electrode, a second truck electrode, and a plurality of first branch electrodes. The first truck electrode and the second truck electrode intersect to form a first node at the intersection of the first truck electrode and the second truck electrode. The first branch electrodes are connected to the first truck electrode and the second truck electrode to form a plurality of first domains, wherein the first branch electrodes are asymmetrical with respect to the second truck electrode. The first raised pattern is disposed at least between the first node and the substrate to form a first raised structure at least at the first node.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Cheng Wang, Jen-Yang Chung, Kun-Cheng Tien, Wei-Chun Wei, Shin-Mei Gong, Ming-Huei Wu, Chien-Huang Liao
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Patent number: 9146430Abstract: A pixel structure and a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel having the same are provided. The pixel structure includes a data line, a scan line, at least one active device, a pixel electrode, and a metal line. The active device is electrically connected to the data line and the scan line. The pixel electrode is electrically connected to the active device and has an opening at the edge of the pixel electrode adjacent to at least one of the data line and the scan line. The metal line is located below the pixel electrode. Besides, a portion of the metal line extending to the edge of the pixel electrode is exposed by the opening. The shortest distance between an edge of the opening of the pixel electrode and the metal line is greater than or substantially equal to 3 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Jen-Yang Chung, Kun-Cheng Tien, Cheng Wang, Wei-Chun Wei, Ming-Huei Wu, Shin-Mei Gong, Chien-Huang Liao
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Patent number: 9146423Abstract: A pixel structure including a first active device, a second active device, a first pixel electrode, a second pixel electrode, a third pixel electrode, a coupling electrode, and a capacitance electrode is provided. The first pixel electrode connected to the first active device and defines a first to a fourth liquid crystal alignment domain having different alignment directions. The second pixel electrode is connected to the coupling electrode and defines a fifth to an eighth liquid crystal alignment domain having different alignment directions. The third pixel electrode is connected to the second active device and defines a ninth and a tenth liquid crystal alignment domain. The coupling electrode is connected between the first active device and the second active device and extended to pass through the first, the second, and the third pixel electrodes. The capacitance electrode respectively overlaps parts of the first, the second, and the third pixel electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Wei-Chun Wei, Kun-Cheng Tien, Ming-Huei Wu, Jen-Yang Chung, Shin-Mei Gong, Cheng Wang, Chien-Huang Liao, Wen-Hao Hsu
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Publication number: 20150160518Abstract: An active device array substrate includes a substrate, a first pixel electrode, and a first raised pattern. The first pixel electrode is disposed on or above the substrate, and the first pixel electrode includes a first truck electrode, a second truck electrode, and a plurality of first branch electrodes. The first truck electrode and the second truck electrode intersect to form a first node at the intersection of the first truck electrode and the second truck electrode. The first branch electrodes are connected to the first truck electrode and the second truck electrode to form a plurality of first domains, wherein the first branch electrodes are asymmetrical with respect to the second truck electrode. The first raised pattern is disposed at least between the first node and the substrate to form a first raised structure at least at the first node.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Cheng WANG, Jen-Yang CHUNG, Kun-Cheng TIEN, Wei-Chun WEI, Shin-Mei GONG, Ming-Huei WU, Chien-Huang LIAO
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Publication number: 20150042691Abstract: A pixel driving method is adapted for a liquid crystal display. Each pixel includes a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel, in which the first sub-pixel and the second sub-pixel each includes a first display region and a second display region. The pixel driving method includes providing a first voltage to the first displaying region of the first sub-pixel and the second sub-pixel; providing a second voltage to the second displaying region of the first sub-pixel and a third voltage to the second displaying region of the second sub-pixel; and when the provided first voltage is larger than a predetermined voltage, providing the second voltage so that the provided second voltage is smaller than the provided third voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: AU Optronics CorporationInventors: Shin-Mei GONG, Kun-Cheng TIEN, Ming-Huei WU, Jen-Yang CHUNG, Wei-Chun WEI, Chien-Huang LIAO
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Publication number: 20140327852Abstract: A pixel structure and a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel having the same are provided. The pixel structure includes a data line, a scan line, at least one active device, a pixel electrode, and a metal line. The active device is electrically connected to the data line and the scan line. The pixel electrode is electrically connected to the active device and has an opening at the edge of the pixel electrode adjacent to at least one of the data line and the scan line. The metal line is located below the pixel electrode. Besides, a portion of the metal line extending to the edge of the pixel electrode is exposed by the opening. The shortest distance between an edge of the opening of the pixel electrode and the metal line is greater than or substantially equal to 3 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Jen-Yang Chung, Kun-Cheng Tien, Cheng Wang, Wei-Chun Wei, Ming-Huei Wu, Shin-Mei Gong, Chien-Huang Liao
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Publication number: 20140306222Abstract: A pixel structure includes a first conductive layer, a stacked layer, and a third conductive layer. The first conductive layer includes a first gate, a first scan line connected to the first gate, and a capacitor electrode separated from the first scan line. The stacked layer includes a semiconductor layer and a second conductive layer. The second conductive layer includes a data line, a first source connected to the data line, a second source, a first drain, a second drain, a connecting electrode connected to the second source and electrically connected to the first drain, and a coupling electrode connected to the second drain. The third conductive layer includes a first pixel electrode connected to the first drain, a second pixel electrode electrically connected to the connecting electrode, a first extending portion, and a second extending portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Ming-Huei Wu, Kun-Cheng Tien, Shin-Mei Gong, Jen-Yang Chung, Wei-Chun Wei, Cheng Wang, Chien-Huang Liao, Wen-Hao Hsu
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Publication number: 20140307210Abstract: A pixel structure including a first active device, a second active device, a first pixel electrode, a second pixel electrode, a third pixel electrode, a coupling electrode, and a capacitance electrode is provided. The first pixel electrode connected to the first active device and defines a first to a fourth liquid crystal alignment domain having different alignment directions. The second pixel electrode is connected to the coupling electrode and defines a fifth to an eighth liquid crystal alignment domain having different alignment directions. The third pixel electrode is connected to the second active device and defines a ninth and a tenth liquid crystal alignment domain. The coupling electrode is connected between the first active device and the second active device and extended to pass through the first, the second, and the third pixel electrodes. The capacitance electrode respectively overlaps parts of the first, the second, and the third pixel electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Wei-Chun Wei, Kun-Cheng Tien, Ming-Huei Wu, Jen-Yang Chung, Shin-Mei Gong, Cheng Wang, Chien-Huang Liao, Wen-Hao Hsu
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Publication number: 20140204326Abstract: A pixel array substrate with new pixel design and a liquid crystal display panel with the pixel array substrate are provided. The pixel array substrate includes a plurality of data lines, a plurality of scan lines and a plurality of pixels. Each of the pixels comprises a first electrode, a first connecting line, a second electrode and a second connecting line. The first electrode is electrically connected with corresponding data line and scan line through the first connecting line, and having a slit. The second pixel is electrically connected with corresponding data line and scan line through the second connecting line. At least a part of the second connecting line is exposed by the slit of the first electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: AU Optronics CorporationInventors: Ming-Huei WU, Kun-Cheng TIEN, Shin-Mei GONG, Jen-Yang CHUNG, Wei-Chun WEI, Chien-Huang LIAO