Patents by Inventor Wen Huang

Wen Huang 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).

  • THERMOSTABLE PECTINASE
    Publication number: 20170121699
    Abstract: A pectinase having improved thermostability is disclosed. The pectinase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the modification is a substitution of serine at position 181 with phenylalanine, methionine or leucine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Rey-Ting Guo, Ya-Shan Cheng, Jian-Wen Huang, Tzu-Hui Wu, Hui-Lin Lai, Cheng-Yen Lin, Tsung-Yu Ko
  • Apparatus and method of sample adaptive offset for video coding
    Patent number: 9641863
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for sample adaptive offset (SAO) to restore intensity shift of processed video data are disclosed. In an encoder side, the processed video data corresponding to reconstructed video data, deblocked-reconstructed video data, or adaptive loop filtered and deblocked-reconstructed video data are partitioned into regions smaller than a picture. The region partition information is signaled in a video bitstream located in a position before intensity offset values syntax. At the decoder side, the processed video data is partitioned into regions according to the partition information parsed from the bitstream at a position before intensity offset values syntax. Region-based SAO is applied to each region based on the intensity offset for the category of the region-based SAO type selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: HFI INNOVATION INC.
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Fu, Ching-Yeh Chen, Chia-Yang Tsai, Yu-Wen Huang, Shaw-Min Lei
  • Method and apparatus for MV scaling with increased effective scaling ratio
    Patent number: 9641837
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for deriving a scaled MV (motion vector) for a current block based on a candidate MV associated with a candidate block are disclosed. Embodiments according to the present invention increase effective scaling factor of motion vector scaling. In one embodiment, a distance ratio of a first picture distance between a current picture and a target reference picture pointed to by a current motion vector of the current block to a second picture distance between a candidate picture corresponding to the candidate block and a candidate reference picture pointed to by the candidate MV is computed. The scaled MV is then generated based on the candidate MV according to the distance ratio, where the scaled MV has an effective scaling ratio between ?m and n, and wherein m and n are positive integers greater than 4. The values of m and n can be 8, 16 or 32.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: HFI INNOVATION INC.
    Inventors: Tzu-Der Chuang, Jian-Liang Lin, Ching-Yeh Chen, Yi-Wen Chen, Yu-Wen Huang
  • Low noise amplifier with noise and linearity improvement
    Patent number: 9641130
    Abstract: A low noise amplifier (LNA) has been disclosed for the noise and linearity performance improvement. The LNA includes an amplifying transistor and an auxiliary transistor. The amplifying transistor includes a first terminal for receiving an input signal of the LNA, a second terminal for outputting an output signal of the LNA, and a third terminal. The auxiliary transistor has a first terminal, a second terminal coupled to the second terminal of the amplifying transistor, and a third terminal electrically connected to the first terminal of the amplifying transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: WIN Semiconductors Corp.
    Inventors: Fan-Hsiu Huang, Jui-Chieh Chiu, Chih-Wen Huang
  • USES OF COMPOUNDS AND MIXTURES FROM ANTRODIA CINNAMOMEA MYCELIA
    Publication number: 20170112808
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel uses of compounds from Antrodia cinnamomea mycelia and mixtures comprising the compounds. The novel uses comprise whitening skin, combating skin ageing, reducing scar formation, inducing or enhancing liver regeneration, or treating fibrosis or a fibrosis-associated disorder in a subject in need thereof. The compounds have the formula and preferably are selected from 3-isobutyl-4-[4-(3-methyl-2-butenyloxy)phenyl]furan-2,5-dione, 3-isobutyl-4-[4-(3-methyl-2-butenyloxy)phenyl]-1H-pyrrol-2,5-dione, 3-isobutyl-4-[4-(3-methyl-2-butenyloxy)phenyl]-1H-pyrrol-1-ol-2,5-dione, 3R*,4S*-1-hydroxy-3-isobutyl-4-[4-(3-methyl-2-butenyloxy)phenyl]pyrrolidine-2,5-dione, and 3R*,4R*-1-hydroxy-3-isobutyl-4-[4-(3-methyl-2-butenyloxy)phenyl]pyrrolidine-2,5-dione.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Simpson Biotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Wen Huang, Chia-Chin Sheu
  • Image analysis method and apparatus for assessment of peritoneal dialysis complication in peritoneal dialysis
    Patent number: 9633432
    Abstract: An image analysis method and an apparatus thereof for assessment of PD (peritoneal dialysis) complications in peritoneal dialysis are provided. An analysis procedure is executed on an image under test of a dialysis bag, so as to obtain a color location in a color space corresponding to the image under test. A prompt signal is sent when the color locations obtained in a time period gradually become close to a disease warning range after executing the analysis procedure on a plurality of images under test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignees: National Tsing Hua University, National Taiwan University, National Taiwan University Hospital
    Inventors: Hung-Shao Chen, Jenq-Wen Huang, Hsi-Pin Ma
  • Electronic device and method for controlling zooming of displayed object
    Patent number: 9632680
    Abstract: An electronic device and a method for controlling zooming of a displayed object are disclosed. The method includes: receiving a single-point slide operation performed by a user on a displayed object of a touch screen, and generating a slide signal; parsing the slide signal to obtain a slide track and a feature value of the single-point slide operation; determining whether the feature value of at least one point in the single-point slide operation is greater than a preset value; and when the feature value is greater than the preset value, controlling zooming of the displayed object according to the slide track. A slide track and a feature value of a single-point slide operation of a user are identified, and when it is determined that the feature value is greater than a preset value, zooming of a displayed object of the touch screen is controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Huawei Device Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen Huang, Jianchun Zhang
  • STAPLES PUSH UNIT FOR TACKERS
    Publication number: 20170105734
    Abstract: A staples push unit of a tacker includes a guide plate located at a staple outlet of the tacker. A motor is located in the tacker and has an output shaft to which a driving gear is connected. A slide and a push plate connected to the slide are movably located in a slot in the tacker. A rack is formed at one side of the slide and engaged with the teeth of the driving gear. A spring board has one end engaged with one end of the slide. When activating the motor, the driving gear drives the rack to move the slide, and the spring board is bent. When the teeth of the driving gear are disengaged from the rack, the spring board bounces back and drives the slide and the push plate to eject a staple. The push plate is guided by the guide plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Tsung-Wen HUANG
  • SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH AN ANTI-PAD PEELING STRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20170110429
    Abstract: A semiconductor device with an anti-pad peeling structure is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor substrate including a Through Substrate Via (TSV); a dielectric layer on the semiconductor substrate and including a plurality of recesses therein; and a pad above the semiconductor substrate to cover a portion of the dielectric layer and extend to the recesses; wherein the pad extends to the plurality of recesses, and a plurality of contact points are confined in the recesses between the pad and the conductive layer, and each of the contact points is at least partially excluded from a boundary of the TSV when being seen from a top-down perspective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: CHIH-KAI CHENG, CHENG-CHIEH HSIEH, SHIH-WEN HUANG
  • Electronic device and control method thereof
    Patent number: 9626546
    Abstract: A method for controlling an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a child mode and an adult mode. The method includes capturing a touch image of a finger contacting with a touch screen when a touch operation is applied to unlock the touch screen. An area value of a touch image of the finger contacting with the touch screen is calculated based on the captured touch image and compared with one or more predefined area values. The user is determined to be a child or an adult according to the comparison result. The electronic device is controlled to alternatively enter the adult mode or the child mode based on the determination result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ren-Wen Huang
  • Methods and apparatus of packaging with interposers
    Patent number: 9627223
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a semiconductor device package on an interposer using a micro-bump layer are disclosed. The micro-bump layer may comprise micro-bumps and micro-bump lines, where a micro-bump is used as a vertical connection between a die and the interposer, and a micro-bump line is used as a horizontal connection for signal transmission between different dies above the interposer. The micro-bump lines may be formed at the same time as the formation of the micro-bumps with little or no additional cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Yu Lu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Hsiao-Tsung Yen, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Shih-Wen Huang, Shang-Yun Hou, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • HIDDEN-LOCK DOOR PANEL AND CONTAINING DEVICE HAVING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170101807
    Abstract: A hidden-lock door panel for use in a container includes a door panel body, a covering lid, a first lock, and a second lock. The door panel body includes a hidden space. The covering lid is disposed corresponding to the hidden space and slidably connected to the door panel body. The first lock and the second lock are both disposed in the hidden space. The first lock is an electronic lock and is used to control whether the covering lid can be released to slide. The second lock is used to control the door panel body to be unlocked or locked with respect to the container. Accordingly, unknowing persons are prevented from opening or breaking the door lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Wen HUANG, Kuan-Lung WU, Chia-Hui CHEN
  • Integrated Circuit With Conductive Line Having Line-Ends
    Publication number: 20170098574
    Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed, including a plurality of conductive features disposed over a substrate. A dielectric layer separates the conductive features. A conductive line is provided, connecting a subset of the conductive features. The conductive line includes a line-like portion and a line-end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Chih-Yuan Ting, Jyu-Horng Shieh, Pei-Wen Huang
  • Configurable Routing for Packaging Applications
    Publication number: 20170098607
    Abstract: Various structures having a fuse and methods for forming those structures are described. An embodiment is a method. The method comprises attaching a first die to a first side of a component using first electrical connectors. After the attaching, at least one of (i) the first die comprises a first fuse, (ii) the first side of the component comprises a second fuse, (iii) a second side of the component comprises a third fuse, the second side being opposite the first side, or (iv) a combination thereof. The method further comprises after the attaching the first die to the first side of the component, blowing the first fuse, the second fuse, the third fuse, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Chung-Yu Lu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shin-Puu Jeng, Shang-Yun Hou, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Shih-Wen Huang, Chun Hua Chang
  • Method and appartus of adaptive loop filtering
    Patent number: 9615093
    Abstract: A method and apparatus receives input data for in-loop processing, where the input data corresponds to reconstructed or reconstructed-and-deblocked coding units of the picture. The input data is divided into multiple filter units and each filter unit includes one or more boundary-aligned reconstructed or reconstructed-and-deblocked coding units. A candidate filter is then selected from a candidate filter set for the in-loop processing. The candidate filter set comprises at least two candidate filters the said in-loop processing corresponding to adaptive loop filter (ALF), adaptive offset (AO), or adaptive clipping (AC). The in-loop processing is then applied to one of the filter units to generate a processed filter unit by using the candidate filter selected to all boundary-aligned reconstructed or reconstructed-and-deblocked coding units in said one of the filter units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: HFI INNOVATION INC.
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Fu, Ching-Yeh Chen, Chia-Yang Tsai, Yu-Wen Huang, Shaw-Min Lei
  • SYNCHRONIZED PLAYBACK OF ALTERNATE CONTENT VERSION
    Publication number: 20170093943
    Abstract: Users can share a content stream and can create and/or edit playlists that include content items of the content stream. Each user device, or a subset of the user devices, can edit the playback commands of the content stream once it is being shared. Playback of the content items is synchronized between the sharing devices. If one device is associated with a content restriction, an alternate version may be provided to that device. The two versions can still be played synchronously with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Alsina, Arvind S. Shenoy, Gregory R. Chapman, James D. Batson, Nicholas J. Paulson, Simon Goldrei, Szu-Wen Huang
  • Method of Intra Block Copy Search and Compensation Range
    Publication number: 20170094271
    Abstract: A method of IntraBC coding using restricted reference area is disclosed. A reference block is selected from an available ladder-shaped reference area comprising previously processed blocks before the current working block in the current CTU row and previously processed blocks in one or more previous CTU rows. A location of a last previously processed block of a second previous CTU row that is one CTU row farther away from the current CTU row than a first previous CTU row is always in a same vertical location or after a same vertical position of a last previously processed block of the first previous CTU row. The current picture may be partitioned into multiple CTU rows for applying wavefront parallel processing (WPP) on the multiple CTU rows, where the current working block corresponds to a current working block. Similar restrictions may also be applied to slice/tile-based parallel processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Shan LIU, Wang-Lin LAI, Tzu-Der CHUANG, Ching-Yeh CHEN, Yu-Wen HUANG, Chih-Wei HSU, Xiaozhong XU
  • Method and Apparatus for reduction of deblocking filter
    Publication number: 20170094273
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for deblocking reconstructed video in a video coding system. The method receives reconstructed pixel data, wherein the reconstructed pixel data is configured into LCUs (largest coding units) and each LCU is divided into blocks. The method then identifies horizontal block edges of the blocks in the LCUs, applies first vertical filtering to the reconstructed pixel data corresponding to one or more first lines above a first horizontal block edge in the first edge group, and applies second vertical filtering to the reconstructed pixel data corresponding to one or more second lines above a second horizontal block edge in the second edge group, wherein a first number of said one or more first lines is smaller than a second number of said one or more second lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Chih-Wei HSU, Qian HUANG, Jicheng AN, Xun GUO, Yu-Wen HUANG, Shaw-Min LEI
  • Method for performing a video talk enhancement function and an electric device having the same
    Patent number: 9609270
    Abstract: A method for performing a video talk enhancement (VTE) function in an electric device is provided. A video talk application performs a video call and receiving at least one first frame generated by a camera sensor from a middleware. The input unit receives an input signal to select one of several video talk enhancement modes provided by a video talk enhancement application. Under the video call, the middleware replaces the at least one first frame with a second frame(s) or modifying the at least one first frame according to the selected video talk enhancement mode. The video talk application transmits the modified at least one first frame or the second frame(s) to another electric device, so that the modified at least one first frame or the second frame(s) which is transmitted is shown on the another electric device as a video talk frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Liang Hsieh, Bor-Wen Huang
  • Method and apparatus for deriving temporal motion vector prediction
    Patent number: 9609346
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for deriving a temporal motion vector predictor (MVP) are disclosed. The MVP is derived for a current block of a current picture in Inter, or Merge, or Skip mode based on co-located reference blocks of a co-located block and a flag is used to indicate the co-located picture. More than one co-located reference blocks can be used to derive the temporal MVP and the co-located reference blocks can be selected from the co-located block as well as neighboring blocks of the co-located block. A search set comprises search motion vectors associated with the co-located reference block(s) is formed. The search motion vector (MV) corresponding to the co-located reference block in the same reference list is searched before the search MV in a different reference list. Various schemes to accommodate implicit method of deriving co-located picture are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: HFI INNOVATION INC.
    Inventors: Jian-Liang Lin, Yu-Pao Tsai, Yi-Wen Chen, Jicheng An, Yu-Wen Huang, Shaw-Min Lei