Patents by Inventor Wen Yi

Wen Yi 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING EDGES OF PHOTOGRAPH
    Publication number: 20110052054
    Abstract: A method for positioning edges of a photograph, includes flowing steps. A photograph taken by a camera module of an electronic device is obtained. RGB values of the pixels of the photograph are processed to get corresponding RGB modification values of the pixels of the photograph. Positions of vertexes of the photograph are computed according to the RGB modification values. The vertexes are connected to form edges of the photograph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: WEN-YI WU
  • Nailing mechanism for a packing plates
    Patent number: 7896211
    Abstract: A nailing mechanism for a packing plate comprises a middle feeding device, an upper feeding device, a lower feeding device, a first conveying belt, a second conveying belt, a third conveying belt, a first push panel, a second push panel, a plurality of first nail guns, and a plurality of second nail guns, wherein the nailing mechanism are used to automatically assemble a plurality of first, second, and third slabs together to make a finished packing plate, thus lowering production costs and enhancing manufacturing efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Wen-Yi Tu
  • THERMALLY ENHANCED HEAT SPREADER FOR FLIP CHIP PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20110024892
    Abstract: A flip chip microelectronic package having a heat spreader is provided. In one embodiment, the microelectronic package comprises a die having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being coupled to a substrate; a thermal interface material disposed in thermal conductive contact with the second surface of the die; and a heat spreader adapted for dissipating heat from the die, the heat spreader disposed in thermal conductive contact with the thermal interface material. The heat spreader includes a lid having an inner chamber therein defined by a first wall and a second wall, the second wall securely joined to the first wall to seal the chamber, the lid being mounted to the substrate and a wick layer positioned in the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Yao LIN, Wen-Yi LIN
  • IC socket having restraining mechanism
    Publication number: 20110028009
    Abstract: An IC socket includes a base receiving a number of contacts, a lid mounted upon the base, and at least one latch mounted in the base. The lid is able to be operated between a first position away from the base and a second position adjacent to the base. The latch is driven by the lid to open and close. At least one stopper is disposed on the lid and extends into a recess defined on the latch to lock with latch the latch when the lid located at the first position for preventing the lid from dropping from the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Ke-Hao Chen, Wen-Yi Hsieh, Ming-Yue Chen
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BLEMISHES IN AN IMAGE CAPTURED BY AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110026823
    Abstract: A method for detecting blemishes in a RGB image captured by an electronic device includes following steps. The image is read from the electronic device. A center point of the image is defined. Pixels of radials radiating from the center point of the image are detected for detecting blemishes in the image. Blemishes in the image are counted. A total blemish number is compared with a maximum tolerable blemish number. If the total blemish number in the image exceeds the maximum tolerable blemish number, displaying test failure; and if the total blemish number in the image does not exceeds the maximum tolerable number, displaying test pass. A blemish detection system associated with the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Yi WU, Qing-Hua LIU, Yong-Hui XIAO
  • STSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BLACK BARS IN ELECTRONIC IMAGE
    Publication number: 20110026822
    Abstract: A testing method includes following steps. An electronic image is captured by an electronic device. A test device detect whether the image has any black bar. If the image has a black bar, pixel values in the black bar are extracted. If the pixel values in the black bar are all the same, a test result of imaging software error is presented. If the pixel values in the black bar are different from each other, a test result of mechanism error is presented. A test system associated with the testing method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: WEN-YI WU
  • IC socket having improved latch device
    Patent number: 7878821
    Abstract: An IC socket for receiving an IC package comprises a socket body for carrying the IC package. A plurality of contacts are received in the socket body for electrical connection with the IC package. A driving member is mounted upon the socket body and able to operate between an upper position and a lower position. At least one latch device comprises an upper section, a lower section parallel to the upper section and a regulator. The regular links the upper section and the lower section and force the lower section to move relative to the upper section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ke-Hao Chen, Hsiu-Yuan Hsu, Wen-Yi Hsieh
  • Socket connector having improved actuating mechanism for driving moving plate
    Patent number: 7878837
    Abstract: A socket connector includes a socket body, a moving plate movably mounted upon the socket body, and an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism comprises a lid, a first operating lever, and a second operating lever. The first and second operating levers are disposed between the lid and moving plate with opposite tilted angles. The first operating lever has a cam section engaged with a bearing section formed on the moving plate so as to drive the moving plate to move in a substantially horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Yi Hsieh, Ke-Hao Chen
  • MEMORY ARRAY AND METHOD OF OPERATING ONE OF A PLURALITY OF MEMORY CELLS
    Publication number: 20110019473
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a memory array including a plurality of bit lines, a plurality of memory cells and a device. Each of the plurality of memory cells has a first node, a second node and a third node, wherein the third node is coupled to one of the plurality of bit lines. The device couples the plurality of bit lines together to form a common node for one of the plurality of memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Yi Hsieh, Ching-Chung Lin, Ken-Hui Chen, Chun-Hsiung Hung
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TESTING BLUETOOTH FUNCTION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110021144
    Abstract: A method is used for a testing device to test the Bluetooth function of an electronic device and comprises the following steps. The testing device receives a password from the electronic device. The password is predetermined by the electronic device, and a first file is stored in the electronic device. The testing device sends the received password to the electronic device. The testing device receives the first file from the electronic device and saves as a second file. A third file is stored in the testing device. The testing device judges whether the second file is same as the third file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: WEN-YI WU
  • CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20110005618
    Abstract: A check valve has a valve body, a piston and a spring. The valve body has a tube, a nozzle and a valve seal. The tube has a sealing protrusion and an inner surface. The sealing protrusion is formed around the inner surface of the tube. The nozzle is combined with the tube and has an insert hole and multiple outlets. The valve seal abuts a shoulder of the sealing protrusion. The piston is mounted in the valve body and has a shaft, a sealing ring and a plug. The shaft is mounted through the insert hole. The sealing ring is mounted in the sealing groove. The plug is a conic frustum and is mounted on a plug end of the shaft. The spring is mounted around the shaft. In operation, the check valve regulates outflow volume under varying pressure to prevent a waste of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Wen-Yi Lin
  • IC socket having improved latch devices
    Patent number: 7867005
    Abstract: An IC socket (100) for receiving an IC package includes a socket body for carrying the IC package, a plurality of contacts (3) received in the socket body for electrical connection with the IC package, a driving member (5) mounted upon the socket body, and at least one latch device (19) driven by the driving member (5) to shift between a closed position and an opened position. The driving member (5) is able to be operated between an upper position and a lower position. The latch device (19) has a movable pressing member (194) engaging with a spring member (1943) and pressing the IC package toward the socket body. The position of pressing member (194) is adjusted in a vertical direction by abutting against the IC package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Hsiao, Wen-Yi Hsieh
  • Interlocking Structure For Memory Heat Sink
    Publication number: 20110002103
    Abstract: An interlocking structure is arranged on two separable heat dissipating plates that together form a memory heat sink, and includes two elongated flanges, at least two locating tabs, at least one catch tab, at least one expanded head portion, at least one retaining slot in a number corresponding to the expanded head portion, and at least one stopper. Two sets of the interlocking structure are diagonally symmetrically provided near two opposite ends of the two heat dissipating plates. Once the expanded head portions have been extended through the retaining slots and the two heat dissipating plates are outward turned relative to each other, the locating tabs and the expanded head portions will firmly hook to the stoppers and the catch tabs, respectively, without the risk of separating from the retaining slots due to turning open or close, vibrating, or impacting of the two heat dissipating plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventor: Wen-Yi Lee
  • TRANSIENT VOLTAGE DETECTION CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20100315754
    Abstract: The invention discloses a transient voltage detection circuit suitable for an electronic system. The electronic system includes a high voltage line and a low voltage line. The transient voltage detection circuit includes at least one detection circuit and a judge module. Each detection circuit includes a P-typed transistor and/or an N-typed transistor, a capacitor and a detection node. The transistor is coupled with the capacitor, and the detection node is located between the transistor and the capacitor. The judge module is coupled to each of the detection nodes. The judge module generates a judgment according to voltage levels of the detection nodes. Accordingly, the transient voltage detection circuit is formed. The electronic system may selectively execute a protective action according to the judgment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: AMAZING MICROELECTRONIC CORP.
    Inventors: Ming-Dou Ker, Wen-Yi Chen, Hsin-Chin Jiang
  • Method of computing path metrics in a high-speed Viterbi detector and related apparatus thereof
    Patent number: 7852960
    Abstract: A path metric computing method applied in a high-speed Viterbi detector and related apparatus thereof are disclosed. The path metric computing apparatus includes a comparator for generating a control signal according a plurality of previous path metrics, a combining circuit for generating a plurality of first output values according to the previous path metrics and branch costs of a plurality of branches of a current state, and a multiplexer, electrically connected to the comparator and the combining circuit, for determining a first path metric of the current state according to the control signal and the output values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Mediatek Incorporation
    Inventors: Wen-Yi Wu, Meng-Ta Yang, Pi-Hai Liu
  • Electrical connector contact
    Patent number: 7845988
    Abstract: An electrical connector contact adapted for connecting a chip to a circuit board comprises a first terminal, a second terminal electrically connecting with the first terminal and a spring. The first terminal is defined with a first abutting portion and a contact beam extending from one end of the abutting portion. The second terminal is defined with a second abutting portion and a elastic beam extending from one end of the second abutting portion. The spring is set between the first and second abutting portion with the two ends thereof separately abutting against the first abutting portion and second abutting portion. Along the contact beam there forms a retain slot, the elastic beam mating with and retain in the retain slot. A good electrical performance can be achieved according to the structure of the invention and the contact is convenient for assembling and changing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Hsiao, Wen-Yi Hsieh
  • METHOD FOR TESTING WIRELESS CONNECTION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100302972
    Abstract: A method for testing a wireless connection of an electronic device includes the following steps. The electronic device is initialized to a stand-by state. A testing server connects the electronic device to form a wireless connection based on a wireless protocol. The testing server outputs a plurality of first data packages to the electronic device and receives a plurality of second data packages from the electronic device to test a rate of data throughput via the wireless connection by the testing server. A wake-up signal is sent to the electronic device via the wireless connection to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO. LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEN-YI WU, XIAO-FEI LIU, WEN DENG
  • Electrical contact for socket connector
    Patent number: 7841864
    Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes an insulative housing (2) defining a plurality of passageways (21) and a plurality of contacts (1) received in corresponding passageways. Each contact includes a moveable part (10) forming a pair of guiding beams (105), an immoveable part (20) coupled with the moveable part and a biasing device (30) constantly urging the moveable part away from immoveable part. The immoveable part includes a pair of posts (205) and defines a pair of guiding slots (207). The guiding beams are received in the guiding slots and are capable of moving with regard to the immovable part along opposite surfaces of the immoveable part. The guiding beams and the posts are decussated to surround the biasing device for preventing the biasing device from disengaging therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Hsiao, Wen-Yi Hsieh
  • SOCKET CONNECTOR HAVING IMPROVED ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR DRIVING MOVING PLATE
    Publication number: 20100297861
    Abstract: A socket connector includes a socket body, a moving plate movably mounted upon the socket body, and an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism comprises a lid, a first operating lever, and a second operating lever. The first and second operating levers are disposed between the lid and moving plate with opposite tilted angles. The first operating lever has a cam section engaged with a bearing section formed on the moving plate so as to drive the moving plate to move in a substantially horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEN-YI HSIEH, KE-HAO CHEN
  • Mobile phone
    Patent number: D631031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Kuan-Hung Chen, Shi-Feng Wang, Yong-Gang Zhang, Wen-Yi Yin