Patents by Inventor Wen-Pin Tsai
Wen-Pin Tsai 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).
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Publication number: 20160356466Abstract: A light assembly includes an arm with a frame, a hinge, and a magnet, wherein the hinge is in contact with the magnet and is movable along a groove within the frame, and a lighting control unit that includes a first plate, a power circuit board configured to receive power for the light assembly, a light blender configured to transform movement information into one or more control signals to control one or more lighting parameters associated with a light source of the light assembly, and a second plate with a first side, wherein the light blender is mounted on the first side, and the second plate is rotatable in relation to the first plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: FADE STUDIO INC.Inventors: Bret RECOR, Seth MURRAY, Matthew SWINTON, Hsiao-wei CHANG, Wen-pin TSAI
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Patent number: 9245474Abstract: A display driving device and a method for driving a display are provided. The display driving device includes a host and a driving chip. The host transmits an image data and a synchronization signal. The driving chip receives the image data and the synchronization signal and drives a display panel to display frames. The driving chip includes a storage unit, a driving module, and a control circuit. The storage unit stores the image data. The driving module drives the display panel to display the frames according to the image data from the host and a timing generator frequency of the driving module. The control circuit detects a target frequency of the synchronization signal and the timing generator frequency of the driving module, compares the target frequency and the timing generator frequency, outputs an adjustment value according to the comparison result, and adjusts the timing generator frequency of driving module.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Novatek Microelectronics CorpInventors: Wen-Pin Tsai, Jen-Chung Chang
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Publication number: 20150123963Abstract: A display driving device and a method for driving a display are provided. The display driving device includes a host and a driving chip. The host transmits an image data and a synchronization signal. The driving chip receives the image data and the synchronization signal and drives a display panel to display frames. The driving chip includes a storage unit, a driving module, and a control circuit. The storage unit stores the image data. The driving module drives the display panel to display the frames according to the image data from the host and a timing generator frequency of the driving module. The control circuit detects a target frequency of the synchronization signal and the timing generator frequency of the driving module, compares the target frequency and the timing generator frequency, outputs an adjustment value according to the comparison result, and adjusts the timing generator frequency of driving module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Novatek Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Wen-Pin Tsai, Jen-Chung Chang
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Publication number: 20130293520Abstract: A display driving device and a method for driving a display panel are provided. The display driving device includes the display panel and a display driver. The display panel includes a plurality of pixel units and a plurality of multiplexers. Each of the multiplexers is disposed with N data lines. The display driver provides a plurality of display data strings and a plurality of selection signals to the multiplexers to control the multiplexers according to the selection signals to receive and sequentially output the display data of the pixel units. Each of the display data strings forms two display data sets of different polarities in a same scan line, and the display data sets include the display data of at least one pixel unit. Thereby, the polarity inversion number of the display data and accordingly the power consumption can be reduced when the display driving device drives the pixel units.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: NOVATEK MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Sheng-Wen Hsiao, Wen-Pin Tsai
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Patent number: 8291209Abstract: An instant-on environment consists of components residing in a computer boot ROM and/or also on a mass storage device. Main components to the instant-on environment include a loader, EPG1, and EPG2. The loader is a module that is integrated into the computer boot ROM, based on an embedded OS, that functions to load other instant-on environment components. There are various methods of integrating the loader into boot firmware to optimize for different requirements. EPG1 is a first user screen that appears on the computer display within seconds after power-on, and from which the user can choose to launch one of the instant-on environment's applications or launch the primary OS. EPG2 is launched if the user chooses to launch an instant-on environment application. EPG2 is a Linux-based desktop environment that the user enters once he selects an application from EPG1.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Splashtop Inc.Inventors: Benedict T. Chong, Philip Sheu, Thomas Deng, Victor Chin, Xun Fang, Jian-Jung Shiu, Hong-Sheng Wang, Wen-Pin Tsai, Wei-Nan Lin
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Patent number: 8018772Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for detecting word line leakage in a memory device includes coupling a first word line in the memory device to a voltage source while coupling a second word line in the memory device to a ground level voltage. Next, the first word line is decoupled from the voltage source. The method also includes comparing a current of the first word line with a predetermined reference current for determining a leakage condition of the word line.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Sung Chen, Su-Chueh Lo, Chun-Hsiung Hung, Nai-Ping Kuo, Ming-Chih Hsieh, Wen-Pin Tsai
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Publication number: 20110019487Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for detecting word line leakage in a memory device includes coupling a first word line in the memory device to a voltage source while coupling a second word line in the memory device to a ground level voltage. Next, the first word line is decoupled from the voltage source. The method also includes comparing a current of the first word line with a predetermined reference current for determining a leakage condition of the word line.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Macronix International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Sung Chen, Su-Chueh Lo, Chun-Hsiung Hung, Nai-Ping Kuo, Ming-Chih Hsieh, Wen-Pin Tsai
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Patent number: 7835178Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a memory device including a first memory array having a first word line and a comparator circuit having a first terminal coupled to a reference voltage and a second terminal coupled to a first switch selectively coupling the first word line to a power source or the second terminal. In an embodiment, the reference voltage is selected for identifying a leakage condition associated with the first word line. In another embodiment, the first switch is configured to couple the first word line to the power source for a first predetermined period of time to allow charging of the first word line. In another embodiment, the first switch is configured to couple the first word line to the second terminal of the comparator for at least a second predetermined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Sung Chen, Su-Chueh Lo, Chun-Hsiung Hung, Nai-Ping Kuo, Ming-Chih Hsieh, Wen-Pin Tsai
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Publication number: 20090225607Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a memory device including a first memory array having a first word line and a comparator circuit having a first terminal coupled to a reference voltage and a second terminal coupled to a first switch selectively coupling the first word line to a power source or the second terminal. In an embodiment, the reference voltage is selected for identifying a leakage condition associated with the first word line. In another embodiment, the first switch is configured to couple the first word line to the power source for a first predetermined period of time to allow charging of the first word line. In another embodiment, the first switch is configured to couple the first word line to the second terminal of the comparator for at least a second predetermined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: Macronix International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Sung Chen, Su-Chueh Lo, Chun-Hsiung Hung, Nai-Ping Kuo, Ming-Chih Hsieh, Wen-Pin Tsai
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Patent number: 7532513Abstract: A method for detecting word line leakage in a memory device includes coupling a first plurality of word lines in the memory device to a voltage source while grounding a second plurality of word lines. Each of the second plurality of word lines is adjacent to a corresponding one of the first plurality of word lines. The method includes waiting for a period of time to allow the word lines to reach a predetermined read voltage level. The method also includes decoupling the first plurality of word lines from the voltage source and waiting for a second predetermined period of time to allow the first plurality of word lines to discharge. The method further includes sensing a current associated with the word lines, and comparing the current with a predetermined reference current which is selected for identifying a word line leakage condition associated with the first plurality of word lines.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Sung Chen, Su-Chueh Lo, Chun-Hsiung Hung, Nai-Ping Kuo, Ming-Chih Hsieh, Wen-Pin Tsai
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Publication number: 20090089260Abstract: A Quick Search User Interface (UI) comprises a search entry field for inputting characters, e.g. search terms. The Quick Search UI further comprises icons that are graphical representations of applications. The Quick Search UI subsequently launches an operating system and passes the user action to the operating system. The operating system uses this information to generate search results comprising websites, program files, videos, etc. Alternatively, the operating system launches the application(s) selected by the user. Icons displayed on the user interface are ordered, for example, according to a company's willingness to pay more money for a more prominent spot or according to user preferences. The Quick Search UI can be customized using skins with themes, such as musicians, geographic locations, and/or products. The icons can be displayed according to which application provider pays the highest premium, or according to user preference.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Benedict T. CHONG, Victor E. CHIN, Thomas DENG, Philip SHEU, Mark M. LEE, Ching-Yi Lin, Jian-Jung Shiu, Ching-Yang Wu, Chia-Cheng Wong, Wen-Pin Tsai, Chun-Ming Tsao
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Publication number: 20090063918Abstract: A method for detecting word line leakage in a memory device includes coupling a first plurality of word lines in the memory device to a voltage source while grounding a second plurality of word lines. Each of the second plurality of word lines is adjacent to a corresponding one of the first plurality of word lines. The method includes waiting for a period of time to allow the word lines to reach a predetermined read voltage level. The method also includes decoupling the first plurality of word lines from the voltage source and waiting for a second predetermined period of time to allow the first plurality of word lines to discharge. The method further includes sensing a current associated with the word lines, and comparing the current with a predetermined reference current which is selected for identifying a word line leakage condition associated with the first plurality of word lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Macronix International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Sung Chen, Su-Chueh Lo, Chun-Hsiung Hung, Nai-Ping Kuo, Ming-Chih Hsieh, Wen-Pin Tsai
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Publication number: 20090037722Abstract: An instant-on environment consists of components residing in a computer boot ROM and/or also on a mass storage device. Main components to the instant-on environment include a loader, EPG1, and EPG2. The loader is a module that is integrated into the computer boot ROM, based on an embedded OS, that functions to load other instant-on environment components. There are various methods of integrating the loader into boot firmware to optimize for different requirements. EPG1 is a first user screen that appears on the computer display within seconds after power-on, and from which the user can choose to launch one of the instant-on environment's applications or launch the primary OS. EPG2 is launched if the user chooses to launch an instant-on environment application. EPG2 is a Linux-based desktop environment that the user enters once he selects an application from EPG1.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Benedict T. Chong, Phililp Sheu, Thomas Deng, Victor Chin, Xun Fang, Jian-Jung Shiu, Hong-Sheng Wang, Wen-Pin Tsai, Wei-Nan Lin
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Patent number: D456801Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Inventor: Wen-Pin Tsai
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Patent number: D604261Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Chi Mei Communication System, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Pin Tsai, Chia-Chia Huang
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Patent number: D754901Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: BOX CLEVER, LLCInventors: Bret Recor, Seth Murray, Matthew Swinton, Hsiao-wei Chang, Wen-pin Tsai
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Patent number: D775755Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: BOX CLEVER, LLCInventors: Bret Recor, Seth Murray, Matthew Swinton, Hsiao-wei Chang, Wen-pin Tsai