Patents by Inventor Wei-Kai Tseng

Wei-Kai 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).

  • Patent number: 10113593
    Abstract: An encoder with oil gas prevention structure including a base, a shaft, a bearing, a cover and an encoding device is provided. The base includes a body and a through hole configured on the body. The shaft is disposed within the though hole. The bearing holds the shaft and is disposed within the through hole, and includes an inner ring and an outer ring wherein the inner ring is set against the first section, and the outer ring is set against a circumference of the through hole. The cover holds the shaft and adjacent to the bearing. The encoding device holds the shaft and is disposed on the cover, and includes a code disc rotatably disposed on the shaft wherein the cover is located between the bearing and the code disc. Therefore, the code disc is prevented from being contaminated by the leaking oil gas from the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: HIWIN MIKROSYSTEM CORP.
    Inventors: Wei-Kai Tseng, Jheng-Ying Lin, Yi-Shun Huang, Hsin-Wei Tsai
  • Patent number: 9418615
    Abstract: A voltage generator for providing a plurality of output voltages having different levels includes: a reference block and a plurality of digital-to-analog conversion blocks. The reference block is employed for providing a plurality of reference voltages according to a supply voltage. The plurality of digital-to-analog conversion blocks is coupled to the reference block, and each of the digital-to-analog conversion blocks receives the reference voltages and generates a digital-to-analog output voltage according to a digital code, wherein digital-to-analog output voltages generated by the digital-to-analog conversion blocks have different levels, respectively. In addition, a range of the digital-to-analog output voltage generated by a first digital-to-analog conversion block of the digital-to-analog conversion blocks is different from that of the digital-to-analog output voltage generated by a second digital-to-analog conversion block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Patent number: 9230346
    Abstract: A programmable gamma circuit for gamma correction is disclosed. The programmable gamma circuit includes a string digital-to-analog converter, a first operational amplifier, and an output resistor string. The string digital-to-analog converter selects an analog voltage from a plurality of candidate voltages according to a digital reference code. An output terminal of the first operational amplifier outputs a first output voltage. A positive input terminal of the first operational amplifier is electrically connected to the string digital-to-analog converter for receiving the analog voltage. The output resistor string is divided into a first resistor part and a second resistor part by a connection terminal which is electrically connected to a negative input terminal of the first operational amplifier, and a resistance of the first resistor part is a multiple of a resistance of the second resistor part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Publication number: 20150339834
    Abstract: A programmable gamma circuit for gamma correction is disclosed. The programmable gamma circuit includes a string digital-to-analog converter, a first operational amplifier, and an output resistor string. The string digital-to-analog converter selects an analog voltage from a plurality of candidate voltages according to a digital reference code. An output terminal of the first operational amplifier outputs a first output voltage. A positive input terminal of the first operational amplifier is electrically connected to the string digital-to-analog converter for receiving the analog voltage. The output resistor string is divided into a first resistor part and a second resistor part by a connection terminal which is electrically connected to a negative input terminal of the first operational amplifier, and a resistance of the first resistor part is a multiple of a resistance of the second resistor part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Wei-Kai TSENG
  • Patent number: 8971005
    Abstract: The present invention provides an over temperature protection circuit. The over temperature protection circuit includes a reference circuit and a hysteretic comparator. The reference circuit is used for generating a reference voltage and a changeable voltage. The changeable voltage is varied by temperature. The hysteretic comparator compares the reference voltage with the changeable voltage to output a power down signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Publication number: 20140361967
    Abstract: A voltage generator for providing a plurality of output voltages having different levels includes: a reference block and a plurality of digital-to-analog conversion blocks. The reference block is employed for providing a plurality of reference voltages according to a supply voltage. The plurality of digital-to-analog conversion blocks is coupled to the reference block, and each of the digital-to-analog conversion blocks receives the reference voltages and generates a digital-to-analog output voltage according to a digital code, wherein digital-to-analog output voltages generated by the digital-to-analog conversion blocks have different levels, respectively. In addition, a range of the digital-to-analog output voltage generated by a first digital-to-analog conversion block of the digital-to-analog conversion blocks is different from that of the digital-to-analog output voltage generated by a second digital-to-analog conversion block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Patent number: 8847407
    Abstract: A structure of an output stage, and the structure includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a third electrode, a plurality of first auxiliary electrodes, a plurality of second auxiliary electrodes, a plurality of third auxiliary electrodes, a plurality of fourth auxiliary electrodes, a first switching unit, and a second switching unit. Wherein, a plurality of first currents flow through the turned-on first switching unit, and a first flowing direction of the first currents in the turned-on first switching unit is from the first electrode to the second electrode. A plurality of second currents flow through the turned-on second switching unit, and a second flowing direction of the second currents in the turned-on second switching unit is from the second electrode to the third electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Publication number: 20140198421
    Abstract: The present invention provides an over temperature protection circuit. The over temperature protection circuit includes a reference circuit and a hysteretic comparator. The reference circuit is used for generating a reference voltage and a changeable voltage. The changeable voltage is varied by temperature. The hysteretic comparator compares the reference voltage with the changeable voltage to output a power down signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Publication number: 20140152375
    Abstract: A multiplexer and a dynamic bias switch thereof are provided. The dynamic bias switch includes a switch transistor and a dynamic bulk bias (DBB) unit. A first terminal and a second terminal of the switch transistor are respectively coupled to a first terminal and a second terminal of the dynamic bias switch. A bulk of the switch transistor is coupled to the DBB unit. The DBB unit selectively couples the first terminal or the second terminal of the switch transistor to the bulk of the switch transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Patent number: 8730636
    Abstract: An adaptive protection circuit module for an operational amplifier including an over temperature protection circuit and an over current protection circuit is provided. The over temperature protection circuit provides a temperature protection function to power down the operational amplifier when an operating temperature of the operational amplifier increases higher than a first threshold temperature. The over current protection circuit provides a current protection function to limit an output current of the operational amplifier and adjusts the first threshold temperature to a second threshold temperature when the over current protection circuit is enabled. The second threshold temperature is lower than the first threshold temperature. After the first threshold temperature is adjusted to the second threshold temperature, the over temperature protection circuit powers down the operational amplifier when the operating temperature increases higher than the second threshold temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Patent number: 8665029
    Abstract: A reference circuit for an oscillator module is provided. The reference circuit includes a reference voltage generation unit and a reference current generation unit. The reference voltage generation unit includes an electric element having a voltage proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT voltage) and provides a reference voltage based on the PTAT voltage. The reference current generation unit is coupled to the reference voltage generation unit and provides a reference current to the oscillator circuit to serve as an input current based on the PTAT voltage. The oscillator circuit generates a clock signal based on the reference voltage and the input current. The reference voltage and the input current are proportional to absolute temperature and have the same change trend relative to absolute temperature, such that the clock signal is a temperature insensitive signal. An oscillator module including an oscillator circuit and the foregoing reference circuit is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Publication number: 20130314835
    Abstract: An adaptive protection circuit module for an operational amplifier including an over temperature protection circuit and an over current protection circuit is provided. The over temperature protection circuit provides a temperature protection function to power down the operational amplifier when an operating temperature of the operational amplifier increases higher than a first threshold temperature. The over current protection circuit provides a current protection function to limit an output current of the operational amplifier and adjusts the first threshold temperature to a second threshold temperature when the over current protection circuit is enabled. The second threshold temperature is lower than the first threshold temperature. After the first threshold temperature is adjusted to the second threshold temperature, the over temperature protection circuit powers down the operational amplifier when the operating temperature increases higher than the second threshold temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Publication number: 20130271231
    Abstract: A reference circuit for an oscillator module is provided. The reference circuit includes a reference voltage generation unit and a reference current generation unit. The reference voltage generation unit includes an electric element having a voltage proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT voltage) and provides a reference voltage based on the PTAT voltage. The reference current generation unit is coupled to the reference voltage generation unit and provides a reference current to the oscillator circuit to serve as an input current based on the PTAT voltage. The oscillator circuit generates a clock signal based on the reference voltage and the input current. The reference voltage and the input current are proportional to absolute temperature and have the same change trend relative to absolute temperature, such that the clock signal is a temperature insensitive signal. An oscillator module including an oscillator circuit and the foregoing reference circuit is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Patent number: 8525558
    Abstract: An operational circuit includes: a first stage having a first input terminal for receiving an input signal and a second input terminal for receiving an output signal of the operational circuit, for outputting a first control signal at a first output terminal and a second control signal at a second output terminal according to the input signal and the output signal; and a second stage coupled to the first stage, for generating the output signal according to a first driving current controlled by the first control signal and a second driving current controlled by the second control signal; and a protection circuit coupled between the first stage and the second stage, for adjusting the first driving current from a first predetermined threshold current toward a second predetermined threshold current when the first driving current reaches the first predetermined threshold current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Publication number: 20130033301
    Abstract: A structure of an output stage, and the structure includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a third electrode, a plurality of first auxiliary electrodes, a plurality of second auxiliary electrodes, a plurality of third auxiliary electrodes, a plurality of fourth auxiliary electrodes, a first switching unit, and a second switching unit. Wherein, a plurality of first currents flow through the turned-on first switching unit, and a first flowing direction of the first currents in the turned-on first switching unit is from the first electrode to the second electrode. A plurality of second currents flow through the turned-on second switching unit, and a second flowing direction of the second currents in the turned-on second switching unit is from the second electrode to the third electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Patent number: 8350340
    Abstract: A structure of an output stage includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a third electrode, multiple first auxiliary electrodes connected to the first electrode, multiple second auxiliary electrodes and multiple third auxiliary electrodes both connected to the second electrode, multiple fourth auxiliary electrodes connected to the third electrode, multiple first transistors and multiple second transistors. The widths of each the first auxiliary electrode and each the fourth auxiliary electrode are inversely proportional to the distance thereof respectively from the first electrode and the third electrode. The width of each of the second auxiliary electrodes and the third auxiliary electrodes is inversely proportional to the distance thereof from the second electrode. The first and second auxiliary electrodes are electrically connected to each other respectively through the turned-on first transistors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Wei-Kai Tseng, Ming-Huang Lee, Ying-Chuan Liu
  • Patent number: 8330516
    Abstract: A start circuit adapted to start a reference circuit including a plurality of bias nodes is provided. The start circuit includes a current source, a current mirror, a load device, and a control device. The current source determines whether or not to generate an internal current according to a plurality of bias voltages on a part of the bias nodes. The current mirror duplicates the internal current to produce a mirrored current. The load device adjusts a control voltage according to the mirrored current. The control device determines whether or not to generate a start voltage according to the control voltage, and transmits the start voltage to one of the part of the bias nodes, so as to break the reference circuit away from a zero-current state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Wei-Kai Tseng
  • Publication number: 20120229199
    Abstract: A start circuit adapted to start a reference circuit including a plurality of bias nodes is provided. The start circuit includes a current source, a current minor, a load device, and a control device. The current source determines whether or not to generate an internal current according to a plurality of bias voltages on a part of the bias nodes. The current minor duplicates the internal current to produce a mirrored current. The load device adjusts a control voltage according to the mirrored current. The control device determines whether or not to generate a start voltage according to the control voltage, and transmits the start voltage to one of the part of the bias nodes, so as to break the reference circuit away from a zero-current state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: WEI-KAI TSENG
  • Patent number: 8184030
    Abstract: A source driver includes at least a channel, and the channel includes an N-type digital-to-analog converter (NDAC) and an operational amplifier. The NDAC is utilized for receiving input data and selecting one of a plurality of gamma voltages to generate output data according to the input data. The operational amplifier is coupled to the NDAC, and is utilized for amplifying at least the output data to generate an amplified output data. In addition, the channel does not include any P-type digital-to-analog converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Wei-Kai Tseng, Chin-Tien Chang
  • Publication number: 20120050083
    Abstract: A source driver includes at least a channel, and the channel includes an N-type digital-to-analog converter (NDAC) and an operational amplifier. The NDAC is utilized for receiving input data and selecting one of a plurality of gamma voltages to generate output data according to the input data. The operational amplifier is coupled to the NDAC, and is utilized for amplifying at least the output data to generate an amplified output data. In addition, the channel does not include any P-type digital-to-analog converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Wei-Kai Tseng, Chin-Tien Chang