Patents by Inventor Wen-Yih Liao

Wen-Yih Liao 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: 10211664
    Abstract: An apparatus for transmission of wireless energy and an apparatus for reception of wireless energy are provided. The apparatus for transmission of wireless energy includes a natural energy conversion module, an energy converter, and an energy transmitter. The natural energy conversion module receives the natural energy and converts the natural energy into a first electric energy. The energy converter is electrically connected to the natural energy conversion module and converts the first electric energy into the wireless energy. The energy transmitter is electrically connected to the energy converter and transmits the wireless energy to an energy receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Hsien Wu, Mu-Tao Chu, Wen-Yih Liao
  • Publication number: 20160344226
    Abstract: An apparatus for transmission of wireless energy and an apparatus for reception of wireless energy are provided. The apparatus for transmission of wireless energy includes a natural energy conversion module, an energy converter, and an energy transmitter. The natural energy conversion module receives the natural energy and converts the natural energy into a first electric energy. The energy converter is electrically connected to the natural energy conversion module and converts the first electric energy into the wireless energy. The energy transmitter is electrically connected to the energy converter and transmits the wireless energy to an energy receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Hsien Wu, Mu-Tao Chu, Wen-Yih Liao
  • Patent number: 9438063
    Abstract: A charge apparatus including a natural energy conversion module, an energy converter, an energy transmitter, an energy receiver, and an electricity storage device is provided. The natural energy conversion module receives the natural energy and converts the natural energy into a first electric energy. The energy converter is electrically connected to the natural energy conversion module and converts the first electric energy into a wireless energy. The energy transmitter is electrically connected to the energy converter and transmits the wireless energy. The energy receiver receives the wireless energy and converts the wireless energy into a second electric energy to charge an external apparatus. The energy transmitter monitors the current charge status of the external apparatus so as to adjust transmitting the wireless energy. The electricity storage device is electrically connected to the natural energy conversion module to store the first electric energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jui-Ying Lin, Mu-Tao Chu, Yu-Chen Yu, Wen-Yih Liao, Ming-Hsien Wu
  • Patent number: 9148021
    Abstract: A method for controlling an alternating current (AC) output of a photovoltaic (PV) device, and an AC PV device are introduced herein. The method includes: receiving solar radiant energy by using a PV cell array and then converting the solar radiant energy into a direct current (DC) energy output; and selecting an arrangement and combination sequence of the PV cells by using a control module, to vary a voltage according to a timing (frequency), so that a sine-like wave output is obtained at an output terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jung-Tsung Hsu, Wen-Yung Yeh, Ming-Hsien Wu, Wen-Yih Liao, Mu-Tao Chu
  • Patent number: 8937242
    Abstract: The invention provides a solar energy system. A flexible transparent body includes a top surface, a bottom surface and two edges, wherein the top surface is a light receiving surface for receiving light with a first wave-length. A plurality of solar cells is disposed on at least one of the edges of the flexible transparent body, wherein the solar cells can covert light having a second wave-length into electrical energy. A wavelength converting layer is provided for converting light with the first wave-length to light with the second wave-length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chen-Yang Huang, Sheng-Chieh Tai, Ming-Hsien Wu, Wen-Yih Liao, Chia-Ling Li
  • Publication number: 20140217955
    Abstract: A charge apparatus including a natural energy conversion module, an energy converter, an energy transmitter, an energy receiver, and an electricity storage device is provided. The natural energy conversion module receives the natural energy and converts the natural energy into a first electric energy. The energy converter is electrically connected to the natural energy conversion module and converts the first electric energy into a wireless energy. The energy transmitter is electrically connected to the energy converter and transmits the wireless energy. The energy receiver receives the wireless energy and converts the wireless energy into a second electric energy to charge an external apparatus. The energy transmitter monitors the current charge status of the external apparatus so as to adjust transmitting the wireless energy. The electricity storage device is electrically connected to the natural energy conversion module to store the first electric energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jui-Ying Lin, Mu-Tao Chu, Yu-Chen Yu, Wen-Yih Liao, Ming-Hsien Wu
  • Patent number: 8692505
    Abstract: A charge apparatus including a natural energy conversion module, an energy converter, an energy transmitter, and an energy receiver is provided. The natural energy conversion module receives a natural energy and converts the natural energy into a first electric energy. The energy converter is electrically connected to the natural energy conversion module and converts the first electric energy into a wireless energy. The energy transmitter is electrically connected to the energy converter and transmits the wireless energy in a wireless manner. The energy receiver receives the wireless energy in a wireless manner and converts the wireless energy into a second electric energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Mu-Tao Chu, Yu-Chen Yu, Wen-Yung Yeh, Wen-Yih Liao, Jui-Ying Lin, Ming-Hsien Wu
  • Publication number: 20130250630
    Abstract: A method for controlling an alternating current (AC) output of a photovoltaic (PV) device, and an AC PV device are introduced herein. The method includes: receiving solar radiant energy by using a PV cell array and then converting the solar radiant energy into a direct current (DC) energy output; and selecting an arrangement and combination sequence of the PV cells by using a control module, to vary a voltage according to a timing (frequency), so that a sine-like wave output is obtained at an output terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jung-Tsung Hsu, Wen-Yung Yeh, Ming-Hsien Wu, Wen-Yih Liao, Mu-Tao Chu
  • Patent number: 8039076
    Abstract: The invention provides dyes for optical disc recoding media, having the general formula: wherein m, n is independently selected from integers 0-3; X represents oxygen, sulfur, C—R1, or N—R2R3; Y is oxygen or sulfur; each of R1, R2, and R3 can be the same or different; and Z? is a cation. The dyes have a maximum absorption in wavelength of 300-500 nm and can be used in recording layers of high density optical disc recording media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shin-Shin Wang, Wen-Ping Chu, Chien-Liang Huang, Wen-Yih Liao, Hui-Ping Tsai, Jong-Lieh Yang, An-Tse Lee
  • Publication number: 20110140540
    Abstract: A charge apparatus including a natural energy conversion module, an energy converter, an energy transmitter, and an energy receiver is provided. The natural energy conversion module receives a natural energy and converts the natural energy into a first electric energy. The energy converter is electrically connected to the natural energy conversion module and converts the first electric energy into a wireless energy. The energy transmitter is electrically connected to the energy converter and transmits the wireless energy in a wireless manner. The energy receiver receives the wireless energy in a wireless manner and converts the wireless energy into a second electric energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Mu-Tao Chu, Yu-Chen Yu, Wen-Yung Yeh, Wen-Yih Liao, Jui-Ying Lin, Ming-Hsien Wu
  • Publication number: 20110120527
    Abstract: The invention provides a solar energy system. A flexible transparent body includes a top surface, a bottom surface and two edges, wherein the top surface is a light receiving surface for receiving light with a first wave-length. A plurality of solar cells is disposed on at least one of the edges of the flexible transparent body, wherein the solar cells can covert light having a second wave-length into electrical energy. A wavelength converting layer is provided for converting light with the first wave-length to light with the second wave-length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chen-Yang Huang, Sheng-Chieh Tai, Ming-Hsien Wu, Wen-Yih Liao, Chia-Ling Li
  • Patent number: 7888518
    Abstract: A preparation method of a dye incorporated in a recording layer for a high density optical recording medium, having the following general chemical structural formula (I): is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Chia Lee, Chien-Liang Huang, Wen-Yih Liao, Ching-Yu Hsieh, Tzuan-Ren Jeng, An-Tse Lee
  • Publication number: 20100282304
    Abstract: A bi-functional photovoltaic device is provided. The bi-functional photovoltaic device includes at least one solar cell and a control device. Each of the solar cell includes a multilayer semiconductor layer of group III-V compound semiconductor, a first electrode disposed on the back of the multilayer semiconductor layer, and a second electrode disposed on the front of the multilayer semiconductor layer. The control device connects with the at least one solar cell in order to control them functioning as solar cell or light emitting diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ming-Hsien Wu, Wen-Yung Yeh, Rong Xuan, Wen-Yih Liao, Jung-Tsung Hsu, Mu-Tao Chu
  • Patent number: 7799927
    Abstract: An indolestyryl compound. The indolestyryl compound has formula (I): wherein Z1 comprises benzene, naphthalene, or heterocyclic ring containing O, S, or N, R2 comprises H, halogen atoms, C1-5 alkyl, nitro, ester, carboxyl, sulfo, sulfonamide, sulfuric ester, amide, C1-3 alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, cyano, C1-6 alkylsulfonyl, or C2-7 alkoxy carbonyl, R3, R4, R5, and R6 comprise H, alkyl, aralkyl, or heterocyclic ring containing O, S, or N, R7 and R8 comprise H or alkyl, R10 comprises H, alkyl, halogen atoms, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, ester, or substituted or non-substituted sulfonyl, W comprises carbon or nitrogen, Y comprises carbon, oxygen, sulfur, selenium, —NR, or —C(CH3)2, m is 1˜3, and X1 comprises an anionic group or an anionic organometallic complex, wherein R3 and R4 are joined to a nitrogen atom or R5 and R6 are joined together to form a ring, and R bonded to nitrogen is C1-5 alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shin-Shin Wang, Chien-Wen Chen, Jong-Lieh Yang, Chii-Chang Lai, Hui-Ping Tsai, Wen-Ping Chu, Wen-Yih Liao, Chien-Liang Huang, Tzuan-Ren Jeng, Ching-Yu Hsieh, An-Tse Lee
  • Patent number: 7758943
    Abstract: A recording layer including a novel dye for a high density optical recording medium, employing short wavelength laser source with a wavelength not longer than 530 nm for recording high density information and reproduction/playback of the high density information recordings, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Chia Li, Chien-Liang Huang, An-Tse Lee, Wen-Yih Liao, Ching-Yu Hsieh, Tzuan-Ren Jeng
  • Patent number: 7718242
    Abstract: A recording layer including a novel dye for a high density optical recording medium, employing short wavelength laser source with a wavelength not longer than 530 nm for recording high density information and reproduction/playback of the high density information recordings, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Chia Li, Chien-Liang Huang, An-Tze Lee, Wen-Yih Liao, Ching-Yu Hsieh, Tzuan-Ren Jeng
  • Patent number: 7598360
    Abstract: A bisstyryl compound. The bisstyryl compound has formula (I): wherein Z1 and Z2 are benzene, naphthalene, or heterocyclic ring, R1 is H, C1-5 alkyl, hydroxyl, halogen atoms, or alkoxy, R2 is H, halogen atoms, C1-5 alkyl, nitro, ester, carboxyl, sulfo, sulfonamide, sulfuric ester, amide, C1-3 alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, cyano, C1-6 alkylsulfonyl, or C2-7 alkoxy carbonyl, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are H, halogen atoms, alkyl, aralkyl, or heterocyclic ring containing O, S, or N, or R3 and R4 are joined to a nitrogen atom or R5 and R6 are joined together to form a ring, R7 and R8 are H or alkyl, W is nitrogen with or without Z1 and Z2 or aromatic group without Z1 and Z2, Y is carbon, oxygen, sulfur, selenium, —NR, or —C(CH3)2, m is 1-3, n is 1-18, and X1 and X2 are anionic groups or anionic organometallic complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shin-Shin Wang, Chien-Wen Chen, Jong-Lieh Yang, Chii-Chang Lai, Hui-Ping Tsai, Wen-Ping Chu, Wen-Yih Liao, Chien-Liang Huang, Tzuan-Ren Jeng, Ching-Yu Hsieh, An-Tse Lee
  • Patent number: 7598359
    Abstract: A bis(indolestyryl) compound. The bis(indolestyryl) compound has formula (I): wherein A and B comprise benzene, naphthalene, or heterocyclic ring containing O, S, or N, R1 and R1? are H, halogen, C1-5 alkyl, nitro, ester, carboxyl, sulfo, sulfonamide, amide, sulfo ester, C1-3 alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, cyano, C1-6 alkylsulfonyl, or C2-7 alkoxy carbonyl, R2, R2?, R3, and R3? comprise H, C1-6 alkyl, C6-18 aryl, C2-6 alkenyl, C3-6 cycloalkenyl, or C3-6 cycloalkyl, R4 is H, C1-5 alkyl, hydroxyl, halogen, or alkoxy, R5 and R5? comprise H, halogen, C1-5 alkyl, nitro, C1-3 alkoxy, amino, cyano, C1-6 alkylsulfonyl, or C2-7 alkoxy carbonyl, W comprises oxygen, sulfur, selenium, —NR, or —C(CH3)2, n is 1˜18 and Z1 and Z2 are different and comprise an anion or an anionic organometallic complex with +1 or +2 valence, wherein R bonded to nitrogen is C1-4 alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shin-Shin Wang, Jong-Lieh Yang, Chii-Chang Lai, Hui-Ping Tsai, Wen-Ping Chu, Chien-Wen Chen, Chien-Liang Huang, Wen-Yih Liao, Ming-Chia Lee
  • Publication number: 20090238969
    Abstract: A preparation method of a dye incorporated in a recording layer for a high density optical recording medium, having the following general chemical structural formula (I): is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: MING-CHIA LEE, Chien-Liang Huang, Wen-Yih Liao, Ching-Yu Hsieh, Tzuan-Ren Jeng, An-Tse Lee
  • Patent number: 7566524
    Abstract: A recording layer including a novel dye for a high density optical recording medium, employing short wavelength laser source with a wavelength no longer than 530 nm 530 nm for recording high density information and reproduction/playback of the high density information recordings, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Chia Lee, Chien-Liang Huang, Wen-Yih Liao, Ching-Yu Hsieh, Tzuan-Ren Jeng, An-Tse Lee