Patents by Inventor Wen Chi

Wen Chi 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: 7729936
    Abstract: A system and method for lot priority adjustment. The system includes a database, a calculation unit and an adjustment unit. The database stores at least a committed date for a lot, a throughput rate and a cycle time for respective route operations in a production line, and Work-In-Process (WIP) information of the production line. The calculation unit calculates an x-ratio for the lot on a target route operation according to a current time, the committed date and a remaining cycle time for the lot, calculates a lot weight for the lot according to current loading of a predetermined number of route operations subsequent to the target route operation, and calculates a weighted x-ratio according to the x-ratio and the lot weight. The adjustment unit adjusts a priority for the lot according to the weighted x-ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Chi Chien, Yu-Wen Lin
  • Publication number: 20100118755
    Abstract: A control apparatus, a signal transmission method and a computer program product for the control apparatus are provided. The control apparatus, which is for use in a wireless network comprising at least one mobile station (MS), comprises a storage module, a receiving module, and a determination module. The storage module is configured to store a multicast group list. The receiving module is configured to receive an idle mode entry signal which comprises information of the at least one MS. The determination determines whether the multicast group list has the information of the at least one MS. If the multicast group list does not have the information of the at least one MS, the determination module adds the information of the at least one MS into the multicast group list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: INSTITUTE FOR INFORMATION INDUSTRY
    Inventors: Wei-Chih LIN, Po-Wen CHI, Yu-Hsiang LIN
  • Publication number: 20100108240
    Abstract: A method of forming an electrode having an electrochemical catalyst layer is disclosed. The method includes etching a surface of a substrate, followed by immersing the substrate in a solution containing surfactants to form a conditioner layer on the surface of the substrate, and immersing the substrate in a solution containing polymer-capped noble metal nanoclusters dispersed therein to form a polymer-protected electrochemical catalyst layer on the conditioner layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: TRIPOD TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu-Chien WEI, Hai-Peng CHENG, Shien-Ping FENG, Jo-Lin LAN, Chao PENG, Wen-Chi HSU, Ya-Huei CHANG, Wen-Hsiang CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100110110
    Abstract: The present invention provides a driving circuit. The driving circuit comprises: a plurality of signal output terminals, a data signal generating module, a gray level reference voltage generating module, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a first multiplex output module, an output buffer, a second multiplex output module, and a switch module. The driving circuit of the present invention can reduce the amount of required output buffers, so as to reduce area of the driving circuit efficiently and lower the production cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Po-Chang Wu, Wen-Chi Wu
  • Publication number: 20100101623
    Abstract: A packaging structure with a box for containing at least a portable electronic device is provided. The box has plates, which are connected to one another and surrounded to form an opening for the portable electronic device passing through, and a lid selectively covering or exposing the opening. First solar cells each fastened on an inner surface of each plate in the box. At least a cable electrically connects the first solar cells and is operated for electrically connecting the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: TRIPOD TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu-Chien WEI, Chao PENG, Jo-Lin LAN, Ya-Huei CHANG, Wen-Chi HSU, Hai-Peng CHENG, Shien-Ping FENG, Wen-Hsiang CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100101644
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dye-sensitized solar cell. The dye-sensitized solar cell includes a semiconductor electrode with a dye adsorbed thereon; a counter electrode; and an electrolyte composition provided between the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode; wherein the electrolyte composition comprises an oxidation-reduction mediator and a eutectic ionic liquid including a choline halide or derivatives thereof mixed with alcohols or urea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: TRIPOD TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Huei-Ru JHONG, Hai-Peng CHENG, Shien-Ping FENG, Jo-Lin LAN, Chao PENG, Tzu-Chien WEI, Wen-Chi HSU, Ya-Huei CHANG, Wen-Hsiang CHEN
  • Patent number: 7697697
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of automatic identification an external audio input/output device. The external device connected to an audio jack is identified as an audio output or input device, according to the impedance thereof. Furthermore, the present invention automatically selects the most suitable internal circuit to connect to the external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: Chu-Ting Su, Yi-Shu Chang, Wen-Chi Wang
  • Publication number: 20100071759
    Abstract: A method of forming an electrode including an electrochemical catalyst layer is disclosed, which comprises forming a graphitized porous conductive fabric layer, optionally conditioning the graphitized porous conductive fabric layer, and dipping the graphitized porous conductive fabric layer into a solution containing polymer-capped noble metal nanoclusters dispersed therein. The polymer-capped noble metal nanoclusters as an electrochemical catalyst layer are adsorbed onto the graphitized porous conductive fabric layer. An electrochemical device with the electrode made thereby is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: TRIPOD TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hai-Peng CHENG, Shien-Ping FENG, Jo-Lin LAN, Chao PENG, Tzu-Chien WEI, Wen-Chi HSU, Ya-Huei CHANG, Wen-Hsiang CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100071839
    Abstract: A method of forming an electrode including an electrochemical catalyst layer is disclosed, which comprises forming a graphitized porous conductive fabric layer, optionally conditioning the graphitized porous conductive fabric layer, and dipping the graphitized porous conductive fabric layer into a solution containing a plurality of polymer-capped noble metal nanoclusters dispersed therein. The polymer-capped noble metal nanoclusters as an electrochemical catalyst layer are adsorbed onto the graphitized porous conductive fabric layer. An electrochemical device with the electrode made thereby is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: TRIPOD TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hai-Peng CHENG, Shien-Ping FENG, Jo-Lin LAN, Chao PENG, Tzu-Chien WEI, Wen-Chi HSU, Ya-Huei CHANG, Wen-Hsiang CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100073155
    Abstract: A driving safety warning device includes a central processing unit (CPU); an acceleration sensor for sensing an acceleration value of a car having the driving safety warning device installed therein, and sending the sensed acceleration value to the CPU for calculating, so as to obtain a driving speed value; and a gyro sensor for sensing a deviation angular speed value of the car in moving, and sending the sensed deviation angular speed value to the CPU for calculating. When the obtained driving speed value exceeds a preset value, a driving safety warning function is actuated; and when the obtained deviation angular speed value exceeds a preset maximum safety deviation angular speed value or exceeds a preset safety deviation angular speed value for wandering car while a timer is enabled and a reverse sway occurs when the timer is counting, a warning sound is emitted to remind the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Wen-Chi CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100067611
    Abstract: A transmission device includes a first encoder, a plurality of current sources, a switch module, a second encoder, and a plurality of current enhanced circuits. The first encoder converts an input signal to a first control signal. The switch module is coupled between the plurality of current sources and a plurality of signal lines for controlling the connection of the current sources and the signal lines according to the first control signal to generate a current signal. The second encoder generates a second control signal according to the first control signal or the input signal. The plurality of current enhanced circuits is coupled to the plurality of current sources respectively. The plurality of current enhanced circuits provides an extra current in a predetermined duration to enhance the current signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Wen-Chi Lin, Che-Li Lin
  • Publication number: 20100062652
    Abstract: A power adapter with a changeable plug includes a positioning surface and an electric connecting surface connected to an edge of the positioning surface. The plug has a positioning plate and an electric connecting plate corresponding to the positioning surface and the electric connecting surface. The electric connecting surface and the electric connecting plate have a first socket and a second socket, and the plug has a transmission terminal electrically connected to the second socket, such that the power adapter and the plug are disposed on different distal surface through the positioning surface and the electric connecting surface as well as the positioning plate and the electric connecting plate to improve the shortcomings of traditional power adapters having a poor contact when conducting components are worn out or damaged in a process of installing or removing the plug, so as to improve the quality of power transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Wen-Chi Liu
  • Publication number: 20100051732
    Abstract: A connector is provided, which is applicable to a high frequency vibration generator of a high frequency disintegrator. The high frequency. vibration generator has an axially installed operational portion for outputting high frequency vibration energy. The connector includes a connecting portion axially connected to the high frequency vibration generator, an action portion axially extended from an end of the connecting portion, and an inlet and an outlet, which communicate with the action portion and are located on different planes from each other. A high frequency vibration device having the connector is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Exland Biotech Inc.
    Inventor: Wen-Chi Li
  • Publication number: 20100051730
    Abstract: A high frequency disintegrator includes a plurality of high frequency vibration generators, a plurality of connectors, and at least a heat exchanger. The high frequency vibration generators each have an operational portion that axially outputs high frequency vibration energy. The connectors are respectively connected to the high frequency vibration generators, and each include an action portion for allowing the operational portion to axially output the high frequency vibration energy, an inlet, and an outlet, wherein the inlet and the outlet are connected to the action portion. The connectors are connected in series. The heat exchanging device dissipates heat from the connectors. The high frequency disintegrator eliminates the drawbacks of the conventional techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Exland Biotech Inc.
    Inventor: Wen-Chi Li
  • Publication number: 20100031200
    Abstract: A method of inputting a hand-drawn pattern password includes the steps of providing a plurality of input keys on a touch panel; corresponding each of the input keys to a unique character, numeral, or a symbol; and causing a user to sequentially touch a sequence of some of the input keys on the touch panel to thereby draw a user-remembered pattern password, so that a sequence of characters, numerals, and/or symbols corresponding to the input keys for drawing the pattern password constitutes an effective password and are input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Wen-Chi CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100029300
    Abstract: In a method for inquiring real-time travel-related information using a mobile communication device having satellite navigation software installed therein, the following are included: the mobile communication device sending a short message containing target GPS coordinates of a destination to a travel information server at an operation and maintenance center (OMC) of a mobile phone system; and the travel information server calculating based on the target GPS coordinates to locate a target mobile phone BTS that is closest to the destination, obtaining real-time weather information dynamically collected by weather monitors at the target mobile phone BTS, and transmitting the weather information along with separately collected visitor density information in connection with the destination to the mobile communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Wen-Chi Chen
  • Publication number: 20100013396
    Abstract: An LED control system using a modulated signal includes a computer, a data storage unit, an AC power, a power conversion circuit, a control circuit, and an LED lamp string. The AC power is converted into a DC power by the power conversion circuit to supply a DC voltage to the control circuit and the LED lamp string. A computer control data is sent to the control circuit through the data storage unit by a user using the computer. The computer control data is modulated to a modulated signal by the control circuit. The modulated signal is sent to the LED lamp string with the same transmission line sending the DC voltage. The light of the LED lamp string is changed according to the modulated signal. The cost is reduced because the DC voltage and the modulated signal are sent in the same transmission line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Wen-Chi PENG
  • Publication number: 20100007643
    Abstract: The present invention provides a driving circuit. The driving circuit includes: an amount Z of first level shifting units, an amount B of second level shifting units, a first matrix decoding unit, an amount C of third level shifting units, an amount D of fourth level shifting units, a second matrix decoding unit, and a third matrix decoding unit. The driving circuit can generate an amount (Z×B)×(C×D) of high voltage digital output signals. The driving circuit provided by the present invention can significantly decrease the required high voltage elements (i.e. the level shifting units), and thus the present invention can reduce area of the driving circuit efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Po-Chang Wu, Wen-Chi Wu, Chi-Mo Huang
  • Publication number: 20100004000
    Abstract: A method for automatically changing incoming call alert profile upon the current location, implements on a GPS-functioned portable communication device. The method continually obtains a location coordinate, compares the location coordinate with a comparison list to match an incoming call alert profile for the portable communication device's current incoming call alert profile. Thus, wherever the portable communication device moves to, a reaction will be presented automatically according to the current incoming call alert profile when an incoming call comes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: ARIMA COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
    Inventor: Wen-Chi Chen
  • Patent number: 7639194
    Abstract: A dual-band loop antenna for using in a mobile phone for (890˜960 MHz)/DCS(1710˜1880 MHz) application is disclosed to include a ground plane in a substantially rectangular shape having a grounding point and a shorting point, a radiating metallic loop having a feeding end and a shorting end electrically connected to the shorting point of the ground plane and spaced from the feeding end at a predetermined distance, and a radiating metallic plate surrounded by the radiating metallic loop and having one end electrically connected to a vicinity around the shorting end of the radiating metallic loop and spaced from the shorting end of the radiating metallic loop at a distance less than 10 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Auden Techno Corp.
    Inventors: Yun-Wen Chi, Kin-Lu Wong