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: 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: 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9612698
    Abstract: A touch sensing structure including a plastic substrate, a buffer layer, an electrode layer, an insulation unit, and a passivation layer is provided. The buffer layer is disposed on the plastic substrate, and the electrode layer includes a first patterned transparent electrode layer and a second patterned transparent electrode layer. The first patterned transparent electrode layer is disposed on the buffer layer, and the second patterned transparent electrode layer is disposed on the buffer layer. The insulation unit insulates the first patterned transparent electrode layer and the second patterned transparent electrode layer, and the passivation layer is disposed on the electrode layer. Twice a total optical path length of the electrode layer and the passivation layer along a direction substantially parallel to a normal direction of the plastic substrate ranges from 1000 nm to 2500 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Sin-An Chen, Sheng-Wei Chen, Chih-Chia Chang, Wei-Yi Lin
  • Patent number: 9382919
    Abstract: A fan blade structure includes a hub, an annular partition surrounding the hub, a first blade group and a second blade group. The hub has a top surface and a flank connected to the top surface. The first blade group, disposed on one side of the annular partition, includes two blade arrays having multiple first and second blades respectively. The clearance between the two adjacent first blades is less than that between the two adjacent second blades. The second blade group, disposed on another side of the annular partition, includes another two blade arrays having a plurality of third and fourth blades respectively. The clearance between the two adjacent third blades is less than that between the two fourth blades adjacent to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignees: INVENTEC (PUDONG) TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Lun Cheng, Wei-Yi Lin, Chun-Lung Lin, Chih-Kai Yang
  • Patent number: 9372509
    Abstract: A touch panel includes a substrate, first electrodes, second electrodes, third electrodes, and fourth electrodes. The substrate includes a first touch region, a second touch region, and a first touch folding region disposed between the first touch region and the second touch region. The first electrodes extending from the first touch region to the first touch folding region and the second electrodes are disposed in the first touch region on the substrate. The third electrodes extending from the second touch region to the first touch folding region and the fourth electrodes are disposed in the second touch region on the substrate. The first electrodes and the third electrodes are not intersected with one another. A ratio of any side length of the touch panel to a distance between the first touch region and the second touch region is between 9.5 and 95.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chih-Chia Chang, Sin-An Chen, Wei-Yi Lin
  • Publication number: 20160153721
    Abstract: A fin assembly includes multiple first fins, multiple second fins and a heat pipe. An interval is formed between every two of the first fins which are neighboring to each other. The first fins and the second fins are alternately arranged with each other. The heat pipe penetrates through the plurality of first fins and the plurality of second fins. A partial volume of each second fin is disposed inside each interval, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Yi-Lun CHENG, Chih-Kai YANG, Wei-Han HO, Wei-Yi LIN