Patents by Inventor Wen HUA

Wen HUA 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).

  • TOUCH APPARATUS AND TOUCH METHOD
    Publication number: 20160117003
    Abstract: A touch apparatus and a touch method are provided. The touch apparatus includes a touch panel and a processing unit. The touch panel includes a plurality of sensing electrodes. The touch panel has a first contact surface and a second contact surface. The processing unit is configured to the touch panel. The processing unit receives a touch signal generated by the touch panel sensing a touch operation. The processing unit determines whether the operation is located on the first contact surface or on the second contact surface of the touch panel according to the touch signal and a preset condition. The preset condition is determined by a sensing signal generated by sensing the touch operation touching first contact surface or the second contact surface of the touch panel using at least one of the sensing electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Yao-Tsung Chang, Chih-Chung Chiang, Wen-Hua Chang, Meng-Chi Hsieh
  • SLIT NOZZLE CLEANING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160107184
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a slit nozzle cleaning device, the slit nozzle cleaning device comprises a scraper for cleaning the slit nozzle and an auxiliary inserting means, wherein the auxiliary inserting means is configured to guide the scraper into the slit nozzle. With the aid of the auxiliary inserting means, the scraper can enter the slit nozzle smoothly and precisely without the risk of breaking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hui CHEN, Chih-Hao CHANG, Wen-Hua WANG, Chi-Che LIN
  • ISOLATED POWER CONTROL DEVICE, POWER CONVERSION DEVICE AND ISOLATED POWER CONTROL METHOD USED IN POWER CONVERSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160105117
    Abstract: An isolated power control device that includes an auxiliary isolated power circuit and a voltage level identification unit is provided. The auxiliary isolated power circuit includes a transformer module, a control module, and a switch module. The transformer module includes a primary side and a secondary side. The control module generates a switch control signal according to a primary side remote on/off control signal. The switch module is conducted according to the switch control signal to transmit an input auxiliary power signal to the primary side of the transformer module such that the auxiliary isolated power circuit generates a target voltage signal having a plurality of voltage levels. The voltage level identification unit receives the target voltage signal to output a secondary side remote on-off control signal to control a main isolated power device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Zhong-Wang YANG, Sheng-Li LU, Wen-Hua LI, Qiong ZHANG
  • TOUCH SYSTEM, TOUCH APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160098139
    Abstract: A touch system, a stylus, a touch apparatus, and a control method of the touch apparatus are provided. The control method includes following steps. At least one characteristic data of at least one input tool is obtained. An identifier of the input tool is generated according to the characteristic data. If a touch operation on the touch panel is performed with the input tool, a specific function of the touch apparatus is determined according to the identifier of the input tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Yao-Tsung Chang, Ching-Fu Hsu, Ming-Chih Chen, Kuo-Hsing Wang, Jui-Ta Hsieh, Chih-Chung Chiang, Wen-Hua Chang
  • CURRENT AMPLIFIER AND TRANSMITTER USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160087632
    Abstract: A current amplifier and a transmitter using the same. The current amplifier has a first and second transistor and a voltage level shifting unit. The first transistor has a gate receiving an input current and a drain receiving a driving current. The voltage level shifting unit providing a voltage shift is coupled between the drain of the first transistor and the gate of the second transistor. An output current is generated at the drain of the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Tsun-Yuan FAN, Wen-Hua CHANG
  • Apparatus for continuously processing lignocellulosic material
    Patent number: 9284382
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for continuously processing a lignocellulosic material, and particularly to an apparatus for continuously processing a lignocellulosic material by using of a single-stage or two-stage pretreatment processing with related to the acid-catalyzed steam explosion processing combined with dilute acid hydrolysis and steam explosion, in which parameters are adjusted to maintain in a state where lignocellulosic material feeding, acid mixing pre-heating, dilute acid hydrolysis reaction, steam explosion and flash discharge, to solid and liquid separation are simultaneously and continuously operated, so as to achieve in the results of acquiring xylose hydrolyzate by hydrolyzing hemicellulose, destroying lignocellulosic material structure, increasing surface area and porosity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH, ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
    Inventors: Wen-Hua Chen, Pei-Yuan Tsai, Ching-Jui Lo, Chien-Hsien Huang, Sheng-Shieh Chen, Yong-Yan Xu
  • Camera devices and systems based on a single image sensor and methods for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 9282265
    Abstract: A camera device includes a single imaging sensor, a plurality of imaging objectives associated with the single imaging sensor, and a plurality of dedicated image areas within the single imaging sensor, each of the plurality of dedicated image areas corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of imaging objectives, such that images formed by each of the plurality of imaging objectives may be recorded by the single imaging sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Ka Kei Leung, Wen Hua Lin
  • Circuit and method for calibration of analog-to-digital converter
    Patent number: 9276597
    Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter is provided. Each pre-amplifier provides a pair of differential outputs according to a pair of differential analog input signals and a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage from a resistor chain, wherein the first reference voltage is different from the second reference voltage. Each dynamic comparator provides a first comparing signal and a second comparing signal according to the pair of differential outputs of the pre-amplifier. Each pre-amplifier includes a first calibration unit for calibrating a first offset voltage from the pre-amplifier at the pair of differential outputs at a specific temperature, and a second calibration unit for calibrating a second offset voltage from the corresponding dynamic comparator at the pair of differential outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventor: Wen-Hua Chang
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPTIMIZING BLENDING RATIOS FOR PRODUCING PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20160042074
    Abstract: An optimization system includes a) one or more processors; b) a loop search engine configured to perform a loop search based on a random blending ratio of blending components for at least a product, and to generate a first optimized blending ratio; and c) a local search engine configured to perform a local search based on the first optimized blending ratio, and to generate a second optimized blending ratio. The loop search engine and the local search engine are implemented on the one or more processors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sheng Jing MU, Dan ZENG, Wen Hua WANG, Jin Sheng GU
  • Portable keyboard
    Patent number: 9229473
    Abstract: A folding portable keyboard includes a first keyboard section, a second keyboard section, and a folding structure. The first keyboard section and the second keyboard section are coplanar with each other when the portable keyboard is unfolded, or overlap each other when the portable keyboard is folded. The folding structure includes a rotary assembly having a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a pivot. The first sleeve is defined on a first sidewall of the first keyboard section. The second sleeve is defined on a second sidewall of the second keyboard section. The pivot is sleeved by the first sleeve and the second sleeve. The first sleeve and the second sleeve are capable of rotating relative to each other about the pivot until the first keyboard section overlaps the second keyboard section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wen-Hua Yu
  • MECHANISM FOR CREATION AND UTILIZATION OF AN ATTRIBUTE TREE IN A CONTACT CENTER
    Publication number: 20150350431
    Abstract: A graph database is described for use in connection with a contact center. The graph database includes a plurality of nodes and relationships that describe the operations, entities, personnel, and attributes in the contact center. Also included in the graph database is an attribute tree that enables a work assignment engine in the contact center to make proximity-based work assignment decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Steiner, Wen-Hua Ju
  • MECHANISM FOR ADAPTIVE MODIFICATION OF AN ATTRIBUTE TREE IN GRAPH BASED CONTACT CENTERS
    Publication number: 20150350433
    Abstract: A mechanism for adaptive modification of an attribute tree in a graph based contact center is described along with various methods and mechanisms for administering the same. Adaptive modification methods are disclosed that allow a graph database to automatically remove and create categories as well as block removal of categories with active relationships. Staff assignment, administrator productivity, and customer service are improved with the assessment, merging, and removal of atrophied categories and the operationally desirable expansion and/or addition of categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Steiner, Wen-Hua Ju
  • MECHANISM FOR WORK ASSIGNMENT IN A GRAPH-BASED CONTACT CENTER
    Publication number: 20150350440
    Abstract: A graph database is described for use in connection with a contact center. The graph database includes a plurality of nodes and relationships that describe the operations, entities, personnel, and attributes in the contact center. Also described is the operation of a work assignment engine that leverages the graph database to make intelligent and flexible work assignment decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Steiner, Wen-Hua Ju
  • GRAPH DATABASE FOR A CONTACT CENTER
    Publication number: 20150347421
    Abstract: A graph database is described for use in connection with a contact center. The graph database includes a plurality of nodes and relationships that describe the operations, entities, personnel, and attributes in the contact center. The graph database enables previously discrete contact center components such as work assignment components, reporting components, work force management components, forecasting components, and the like to operate in a seamless and integrated manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Steiner, Wen-Hua Ju
  • MECHANISM FOR AVOIDANCE IN A GRAPH BASED CONTACT CENTER
    Publication number: 20150350432
    Abstract: A mechanism for avoidance of one or more resources for work assignment based on nodes and relationships within an attribute tree of a graph based contact center is described along with various methods and mechanisms for administering the same. Avoidance methods are disclosed that allow an administrator to set up a graph database operable to automatically block work assignment to certain resources based on set rules and conditions. The graph database is additionally designed as a learning system that can adapt and respond to changing rules and conditions over time, including historically successful and unsuccessful interactions, attribute changes for customers and agents, and changes in desired results. Agent matching and customer satisfaction are improved with the avoidance of inappropriate or undesirable resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Steiner, Wen-Hua Ju
  • Class AB signal generation apparatus
    Patent number: 9203423
    Abstract: A signal generation apparatus includes a digital-to-analog converter, a bias stage and a class AB output stage. The digital-to-analog converter is arranged for outputting a current as an input signal. The bias stage is coupled to the digital-to-analog converter, and is arranged for generating a bias signal according to at least the input signal. The class AB output stage is coupled to the bias stage, and is arranged for generating an output signal at an output node of the signal generation apparatus according to the bias signal, wherein the output signal includes a first signal component and a second signal component, both the first signal component and the second signal component correspond to the input signal, and there is a linear relation between the output signal and the input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventor: Wen-Hua Chang
  • Bathtub faucet water switching structure
    Patent number: 9200724
    Abstract: A bathtub faucet water switching structure includes: a hollow water passage body with a water inlet and a water outlet; a switching lever longitudinally installed at the front of the water passage body and having an upper end protruded from the faucet body and a lower end linked with the center bolt; and a center bolt movably installed to the water outlet and having first and second shaft portions, and a water stop plate installed between the first and second shaft portions. The first shaft portion is corresponsive to the lower end of switching lever, and a spring is sheathed on the second shaft portion, and the center bolt is moved horizontally back and forth in the water passage body by the action of the switching lever and spring to drive the water stop plate and water outlet hole to connect or disconnect a water path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: XIAMEN RUNNER INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Wen-Hua Ye
  • DIRECT CURRENT TO DIRECT CURRENT POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150303814
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a DC/DC power supply apparatus, which includes a plurality of power boards, a control board and a main board. The plurality of power boards are coupled in parallel with one another, and each power board includes a carrier circuit board and a power device disposed on the carrier circuit board. The control board includes a feedback control circuit and a PWM generator circuit; the feedback control circuit is configured to receive one or more feedback signals from the power boards; the PWM generator circuit outputs a PWM control signal to the power boards based on the feedback signal. The main board is electrically coupled to the power boards and the control board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Wen-Hua Li, Sheng-Li Lu, Zhong-Wang Yang, Jin-Ying Zhang, Qiong Zhang
  • Retractable luggage handle assembly
    Patent number: 9161600
    Abstract: A retractable luggage handle assembly includes a base unit consisting of two outer sleeves, a retractable handle consisting of two retractable bars, two actuation members and a grip and mounted in the base unit and movable relative to the base unit between an extended position and a received position, and a pullback and buffer unit consisting of two rails, two sliding blocks, two movable member sets, two spring-loaded guide members, two buffers, and two locating caps and adapted for pulling the retractable bars back to the inside of the outer sleeves of the base unit and moving the buffers to buffer the movement of the sliding blocks when the user operates a control button at the grip to receive the retractable handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Merrimack River Precision Industrial Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Hua Liu, Sheng Yeh
  • Magnets at Display Component and Base
    Publication number: 20150286249
    Abstract: A computing device with a hinge coupled to a display component and to a base for the display component to reposition relative to the base, a first set of magnets at first locations of the display component and the base, and a second set of magnets at second locations of the display component and the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Gary J. Chvatal, Wen-Hua Ni, Kuan-Hsueh Lee, Eric Chen, Hui Leng Lim, Britt C. Ashcraft