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).

  • Patent number: 10121424
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yueh-Hung Chung, Hsueh-Ying Huang, Wei-Chun Wei, Shu-Cheng Kung, Ken-Yu Liu, Ya-Ling Hsu, Chen-Hsien Liao
  • Publication number: 20180137827
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Yueh-Hung CHUNG, Hsueh-Ying HUANG, Wei-Chun WEI, Shu-Cheng KUNG, Ken-Yu LIU, Ya-Ling HSU, Chen-Hsien LIAO
  • Publication number: 20170082901
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Ming-Huei WU, Kun-Cheng TIEN, Shin-Mei GONG, Jen-Yang CHUNG, Wei-Chun WEI, Chien-Huang LIAO
  • Patent number: 9541796
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming-Huei Wu, Kun-Cheng Tien, Shin-Mei Gong, Jen-Yang Chung, Wei-Chun Wei, Chien-Huang Liao
  • Publication number: 20160329358
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Ming-Huei Wu, Kun-Cheng Tien, Shin-Mei Gong, Jen-Yang Chung, Wei-Chun Wei, Cheng Wang, Chien-Huang Liao, Wen-Hao Hsu
  • Patent number: 9257076
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shin-Mei Gong, Kun-Cheng Tien, Ming-Huei Wu, Jen-Yang Chung, Wei-Chun Wei, Chien-Huang Liao
  • Patent number: 9250484
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cheng Wang, Jen-Yang Chung, Kun-Cheng Tien, Wei-Chun Wei, Shin-Mei Gong, Ming-Huei Wu, Chien-Huang Liao
  • Patent number: 9146430
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Jen-Yang Chung, Kun-Cheng Tien, Cheng Wang, Wei-Chun Wei, Ming-Huei Wu, Shin-Mei Gong, Chien-Huang Liao
  • Patent number: 9146423
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Chun Wei, Kun-Cheng Tien, Ming-Huei Wu, Jen-Yang Chung, Shin-Mei Gong, Cheng Wang, Chien-Huang Liao, Wen-Hao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20150160518
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Cheng WANG, Jen-Yang CHUNG, Kun-Cheng TIEN, Wei-Chun WEI, Shin-Mei GONG, Ming-Huei WU, Chien-Huang LIAO
  • Publication number: 20150042691
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Shin-Mei GONG, Kun-Cheng TIEN, Ming-Huei WU, Jen-Yang CHUNG, Wei-Chun WEI, Chien-Huang LIAO
  • Publication number: 20140327852
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Jen-Yang Chung, Kun-Cheng Tien, Cheng Wang, Wei-Chun Wei, Ming-Huei Wu, Shin-Mei Gong, Chien-Huang Liao
  • Publication number: 20140306222
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Ming-Huei Wu, Kun-Cheng Tien, Shin-Mei Gong, Jen-Yang Chung, Wei-Chun Wei, Cheng Wang, Chien-Huang Liao, Wen-Hao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20140307210
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Wei-Chun Wei, Kun-Cheng Tien, Ming-Huei Wu, Jen-Yang Chung, Shin-Mei Gong, Cheng Wang, Chien-Huang Liao, Wen-Hao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20140204326
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Huei WU, Kun-Cheng TIEN, Shin-Mei GONG, Jen-Yang CHUNG, Wei-Chun WEI, Chien-Huang LIAO