Patents by Inventor Wei-Yi Lin

Wei-Yi Lin 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: 20250060842
    Abstract: A touchpad assembly comprises a cover plate, a touch circuit board, a carrying mechanism, a magnet group, and vibration isolators. The touch circuit board is disposed under the cover plate and comprises a first touch electrode layer, a second touch electrode layer, and a single-layer embedded coil layer. The carrying mechanism has a central accommodating portion. The magnet group is disposed in the central accommodating portion and constitutes a vibration module with the single-layer embedded coil layer. A pressing gap is formed between the touch circuit board and the magnet group. The vibration isolators are disposed between the touch circuit board and the carrying mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Cai-Jin Ye, Tsai-Kuei Wei, Wei-Yi Lin, Chen-Hsin Chang, Dong-Yi Huang
  • Patent number: 12189884
    Abstract: A touchpad assembly comprises a cover plate, a touch printed circuit board, a force-supporting component, a plurality of vibration isolators, and a plurality of strain gauges. The touch printed circuit board comprises a first region, a second region that surrounds the first region, a first surface, and a second surface, wherein the first surface and the second surface face toward and away from the cover plate respectively. The force-supporting component is disposed between the cover plate and the first surface. The vibration isolators are disposed on the second surface and located in the second region. The Young's modulus of the vibration isolators is in a range of 150 kPa to 800 kPa. The strain gauges are disposed on the touch printed circuit board. Each of the strain gauges extends from the second region to the first region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: TPK Advanced Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Cai Jin Ye, Tsai Kuei Wei, Wei Yi Lin, Chen Hsin Chang, Dong Yi Huang
  • Publication number: 20240176440
    Abstract: A touchpad assembly comprises a cover plate, a touch printed circuit board, a force-supporting component, a plurality of vibration isolators, and a plurality of strain gauges. The touch printed circuit board comprises a first region, a second region that surrounds the first region, a first surface, and a second surface, wherein the first surface and the second surface face toward and away from the cover plate respectively. The force-supporting component is disposed between the cover plate and the first surface. The vibration isolators are disposed on the second surface and located in the second region. The Young's modulus of the vibration isolators is in a range of 150 kPa to 800 kPa. The strain gauges are disposed on the touch printed circuit board. Each of the strain gauges extends from the second region to the first region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Cai Jin Ye, Tsai Kuei Wei, Wei Yi Lin, Chen Hsin Chang, Dong Yi Huang
  • Patent number: 11775097
    Abstract: A flexible display input device includes a flexible display layer and a keyswitch layer. The keyswitch layer is disposed under the flexible display layer and includes a first elastic film, a first electrode, a second elastic film, and a second electrode. The first electrode is disposed on a side of the first elastic film facing toward the flexible display layer. The second elastic film is located between the flexible display layer and the first elastic film. The second electrode is disposed on a side of the second elastic film facing toward the first elastic film and is opposite to the first electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: TPK Touch Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Wei Yi Lin, Chia Te Cho, Zhi Juan Lin, Ching-Kai Cho, Ming-Hsien Ko
  • Publication number: 20230244335
    Abstract: A flexible display input device includes a flexible display layer and a keyswitch layer. The keyswitch layer is disposed under the flexible display layer and includes a first elastic film, a first electrode, a second elastic film, and a second electrode. The first electrode is disposed on a side of the first elastic film facing toward the flexible display layer. The second elastic film is located between the flexible display layer and the first elastic film. The second electrode is disposed on a side of the second elastic film facing toward the first elastic film and is opposite to the first electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Wei Yi LIN, Chia Te CHO, Zhi Juan LIN, Ching-Kai CHO, Ming-Hsien KO
  • Patent number: 11520429
    Abstract: A three-dimensional sensing module includes a touch pressure sensing structure. The touch pressure sensing structure includes a first functional spacer layer, a first light-transmitting electrode layer coated on the first functional spacer layer, a second functional spacer layer coated on the first light-transmitting electrode layer, a second light-transmitting electrode layer coated on the second functional spacer layer, and a third functional spacer layer coated on the second light-transmitting electrode layer. Resistivities of the first, second, and third functional spacer layers are greater than resistivities of the first and second light-transmitting electrode layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: TPK Advanced Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Lien Hsin Lee, Ren Hung Wang, Cai Jin Ye, Wei Yi Lin, Tai Shih Cheng, Tsai Kuei Wei, Chih Cheng Chuang, Sun Po Lin
  • Patent number: 11437201
    Abstract: A key structure includes a keycap and a connecting member. The keycap has a bottom surface and includes a fixing portion and an elastic arm. The fixing portion is disposed on the bottom surface, and the fixing portion has a connection hole and a first opening communicating with each other. At least one end of the elastic arm connects to a side surface of the fixing portion, and the elastic arm is adjacent to the first opening. The elastic arm has an open end communicating with the opening and a limiting surface toward the bottom surface. The connecting member includes a connection pin, one end of which connects to the connection hole and the other end of which has an extension portion. The connection pin is disposed in the connection hole, and the extension portion is disposed between the bottom surface and the limiting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: CHICONY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chao-Chin Hsieh, Wei-Yi Lin
  • Publication number: 20220075409
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a pivot structure, a heat conducting member, a first heat pipe and a second heat pipe. The pivot structure pivotally connects the first housing to the second housing. The heat conducting member is disposed in the pivot structure. An end of the first heat pipe is pivotally connected to the heat conducting member and another end of the first heat pipe is fixed on the first housing. An end of the second heat pipe is pivotally connected to the heat conducting member and another end of the second heat pipe is fixed on the second housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Yang, Yi-Lun Cheng, Feng-Kuan Lee, Wei-Yi Lin, Sheng-Chieh Hsu, Meng-Lung Chiang
  • Publication number: 20220066608
    Abstract: A three-dimensional sensing module includes a touch pressure sensing structure. The touch pressure sensing structure includes a first functional spacer layer, a first light-transmitting electrode layer coated on the first functional spacer layer, a second functional spacer layer coated on the first light-transmitting electrode layer, a second light-transmitting electrode layer coated on the second functional spacer layer, and a third functional spacer layer coated on the second light-transmitting electrode layer. Resistivities of the first, second, and third functional spacer layers are greater than resistivities of the first and second light-transmitting electrode layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Lien Hsin Lee, Ren Hung Wang, Cai Jin Ye, Wei Yi Lin, Tai Shih Cheng, Tsai Kuei Wei, Chih Cheng Chuang, Sun Po Lin
  • Publication number: 20220068571
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a key structure including a keycap and a connecting member. The keycap has a bottom surface and includes a fixing portion and an elastic arm. The fixing portion is disposed on the bottom surface, and the fixing portion has a connection hole and a first opening communicating with each other. At least one end of the elastic arm connects to a side surface of the fixing portion, and the elastic arm is adjacent to the first opening. The elastic arm has an open end communicating with the opening and a limiting surface toward the bottom surface. The connecting member includes a connection pin, one end of which connects to the connection hole and the other end of which has an extension portion. The connection pin is disposed in the connection hole, and the extension portion is disposed between the bottom surface and the limiting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Chao-Chin HSIEH, Wei-Yi LIN
  • Patent number: 11216143
    Abstract: A force sensing module includes a first transparent electrode, a second transparent electrode, and a light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer. The light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer includes at least one light-transmitting electrode layer and at least one functional spacer layer. The light-transmitting electrode layer has a first resistivity. The functional spacer layer has a second resistivity greater than the first resistivity. The light-transmitting electrode layer and the functional spacer layer are stacked between the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode. The light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer has an optical transmittance greater than 85% and a haze less than 3%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: TPK TOUCH SOLUTIONS (XIAMEN) INC.
    Inventors: Lien Hsin Lee, Ren Hung Wang, Wei Yi Lin, Fengming Lin, Wen Shan Cheng, Ming Hsien Ko, Yan Zhao, Tai Shih Cheng
  • Patent number: 11217404
    Abstract: A keyswitch device includes a bottom plate, a keycap, and a position-returning member. The keycap includes a metal cover and a covering member. The metal cover includes a first main body. The first main body has a first surface and a second surface respectively facing toward and facing away from the bottom plate. The first surface presents a pattern. The covering member includes a second main body covering the first surface. The second main body has a light-transmitting area covering the pattern. The position-returning member is disposed between the bottom plate and the keycap and contacts the first main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chao-Chin Hsieh, Wei-Yi Lin, Yeong-Sheng Jang, Sung-Ying Chen
  • Publication number: 20210389835
    Abstract: A force sensing module includes a first transparent electrode, a second transparent electrode, and a light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer. The light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer includes at least one light-transmitting electrode layer and at least one functional spacer layer. The light-transmitting electrode layer has a first resistivity. The functional spacer layer has a second resistivity greater than the first resistivity. The light-transmitting electrode layer and the functional spacer layer are stacked between the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode. The light-transmitting force-sensitive composite layer has an optical transmittance greater than 85% and a haze less than 3%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Lien Hsin Lee, Ren Hung Wang, Wei Yi Lin, Fengming Lin, Wen Shan Cheng, Ming Hsien Ko, Yan Zhao, Tai Shih Cheng
  • Patent number: 11068100
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a flexible cover plate, a force sensing module, a touch display module, and a metal thin plate. The force sensing module includes a flexible electrode and a flexible force-sensitive composite layer. The flexible force-sensitive composite layer includes at least one flexible electrode layer and at least one functional spacer layer. The flexible electrode layer has a first resistivity. The functional spacer layer has a second resistivity greater than the first resistivity. The flexible electrode layer and the functional spacer layer are disposed under the flexible electrode. The touch display module is disposed between the flexible cover plate and the force sensing module and includes an organic light emitting display unit and a touch sensing layer. The metal thin plate is disposed under the force sensing module and serves as a contact electrode of the force sensing module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: TPK Touch Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.
    Inventors: Cai Jin Ye, Lien Hsin Lee, Tsai Kuei Wei, Chih Cheng Chuang, Ren Hung Wang, Sun Po Lin, Wei Yi Lin, Tai Shih Cheng, Chu Chiang Lin
  • Patent number: 10088440
    Abstract: A heat dissipation estimating method is disclosed. The heat dissipation estimating method includes following steps: providing an input heat to a fin of a heat sink unit; obtaining an average temperature of the fin according to the input heat; obtaining an output heat according to the average temperature; determining whether the input heat is the same as the output heat or not; while the input heat is different from the output heat, updating the input heat according to the output heat and repeating the above steps until the input heat is the same as the output heat; and while the input heat is the same as the output heat, obtaining a total heat dissipation value of the heat sink unit according to the input heat and a ratio value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignees: Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corporation, INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hua-Feng Chen, Wei-Yi Lin, Meng-Lung Chiang, Yu-Hsuan Lin
  • Patent number: 9740253
    Abstract: Electronic apparatus includes a display component, a base, a moveable case, and a transmission component. The display component includes a rotational shaft. The base is pivotally connected to the rotational shaft. The base has an opening. The moveable case is pivotally connected to the base. The moveable case can selectively cover or uncover the opening. The transmission component is disposed on the base. The transmission component is operatively connected between the rotational shaft and the moveable case. When the display component is rotated away from the base, the rotational shaft actuates the moveable case to rotate to uncover the opening through the transmission component. When the display component is rotated toward the base, the rotational shaft actuates the moveable case to rotate to cover the opening through the transmission component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignees: Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corporation, INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yi-Lun Cheng, Feng-Ku Wang, Chih-Kai Yang, Wei-Yi Lin, Po-Hsuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20170153677
    Abstract: Electronic apparatus includes a display component, a base, a moveable case, and a transmission component. The display component includes a rotational shaft. The base is pivotally connected to the rotational shaft. The base has an opening. The moveable case is pivotally connected to the base. The moveable case can selectively cover or uncover the opening. The transmission component is disposed on the base. The transmission component is operatively connected between the rotational shaft and the moveable case. When the display component is rotated away from the base, the rotational shaft actuates the moveable case to rotate to uncover the opening through the transmission component. When the display component is rotated toward the base, the rotational shaft actuates the moveable case to rotate to cover the opening through the transmission component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Yi-Lun CHENG, Feng-Ku WANG, Chih-Kai YANG, Wei-Yi LIN, Po-Hsuan CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170153192
    Abstract: A heat dissipation estimating method is disclosed. The heat dissipation estimating method includes following steps: providing an input heat to a fin of a heat sink unit; obtaining an average temperature of the fin according to the input heat; obtaining an output heat according to the average temperature; determining whether the input heat is the same as the output heat or not; while the input heat is different from the output heat, updating the input heat according to the output heat and repeating the above steps until the input heat is the same as the output heat; and while the input heat is the same as the output heat, obtaining a total heat dissipation value of the heat sink unit according to the input heat and a ratio value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Hua-Feng CHEN, Wei-Yi LIN, Meng-Lung CHIANG, Yu-Hsuan LIN
  • Publication number: 20170156235
    Abstract: Heat-dissipation apparatus includes an air-guiding plate, and a fan module, including a housing, a fan unit and a closure component. The housing has a tongue portion, an outlet, and an inlet, having a first portion and a second portion. The fan unit is pivotally-disposed inside the housing, and can unidirectionally rotate. Compression zone defined between the sidewall and the fan unit is originated from the tongue portion to the outlet. The closure component can selectively open or close the outlet. The air-guiding plate is pivotally-connected between the first portion and the second portion, and extended into the housing. When the heat-dissipation apparatus operates normally, the air-guiding plate is blocked between the compression zone and the second portion, and the outlet is opened. When the heat-dissipation apparatus operates deducting, the air-guiding plate is blocked between the compression zone and the first portion, and the outlet is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventor: Wei-Yi LIN
  • Publication number: 20170146039
    Abstract: A synthetic jet includes a casing, a vibrating membrane and a guiding channel. The casing has a chamber. The casing has an inlet and an outlet opposite to each other. The inlet and the outlet communicate with the chamber. The chamber is configured to accommodate gas. The outlet corresponds to a heat source. The vibrating membrane isolates and divides the chamber into a first subsidiary chamber and a second subsidiary chamber. The inlet communicates with the first subsidiary chamber. The second subsidiary chamber has a second subsidiary chamber opening communicating with the outlet. The guiding channel communicates with the first subsidiary chamber and the outlet. When being driven, the vibrating membrane reciprocally deforms towards the first subsidiary chamber and the second subsidiary chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Wei-Yi LIN, Wei-Han HO