Patents by Inventor Ya-Chen Hsu

Ya-Chen Hsu 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: 11967652
    Abstract: A sensor package structure includes a substrate, a sensor chip and a ring-shaped solder mask frame those are disposed on the substrate, a ring-shaped support disposed on a top side of the annular solder mask frame, and a light permeable member that is disposed on the ring-shaped support. The sensor chip is electrically coupled to the substrate. A top surface of the sensor chip has a sensing region, and the sensing region is spaced apart from an outer lateral side of the sensor chip by a distance less than 300 ?m. The ring-shaped solder mask frame surrounds and contacts the outer lateral side of the sensor chip. The light permeable member, the ring-shaped support, and the sensor chip jointly define an enclosed space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: TONG HSING ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Fu-Chou Liu, Jui-Hung Hsu, Yu-Chiang Peng, Chien-Chen Lee, Ya-Han Chang, Li-Chun Hung
  • Patent number: 11930663
    Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate, pixel structures, a first common pad, a second substrate, a second common electrode, a display medium and a conductive particle. The pixel structures are disposed on an active area of the first substrate. The first common pad is disposed on a peripheral area of the first substrate, and is electrically connected to first common electrodes of the pixel structures. The second common electrode is disposed on the second substrate. The conductive particle is disposed on the first common pad, and is electrically connected to the first common pad and the second common electrode. The conductive particle includes a core and a conductive film disposed on a surface of the core, where the conductive film has a main portion and raised portions, and a film thickness of each of the raised portions is greater than a film thickness of the main portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Bo-Chen Chen, Yun-Ru Cheng, Ya-Ling Hsu, Chia-Hsuan Pai, Cheng-Wei Huang, Wei-Shan Chao
  • Patent number: 11883920
    Abstract: A prognostic and health management system for precision ball grinding machines includes: a detector connected to a first and a second grinding discs; and a central processing module including a determining unit, a historical data recording unit, a timing unit, and an alarm unit. The detector is connected to the determining unit, detects data of the two grinding discs, and sends the data to the determining unit, the determining unit compares data in the historical data recording unit to determine whether the first and second grinding discs are abnormal, if there is an abnormality, the alarm unit releases a warning signal, if the determining unit determines that there is no abnormality, the timing unit records a grinding time of the first and second grinding discs, and based on a comparison of the past records, the alarm unit releases a warning signal after a predetermined time has elapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Tan Kong Precision Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ya-Chen Hsu, Yu-Ming Huang, Yei-Gei Chen, Kuan-Ting Kuo, Shiang-Chi Chen, Po-Hsiu Ko
  • Publication number: 20220395954
    Abstract: A prognostic and health management system for precision ball grinding machines includes: a detector connected to a first and a second grinding discs; and a central processing module including a determining unit, a historical data recording unit, a timing unit, and an alarm unit. The detector is connected to the determining unit, detects data of the two grinding discs, and sends the data to the determining unit, the determining unit compares data in the historical data recording unit to determine whether the first and second grinding discs are abnormal, if there is an abnormality, the alarm unit releases a warning signal, if the determining unit determines that there is no abnormality, the timing unit records a grinding time of the first and second grinding discs, and based on a comparison of the past records, the alarm unit releases a warning signal after a predetermined time has elapsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Ya-Chen Hsu, Yu-Ming Huang, Yei-Gei Chen, Kuan-Ting Kuo, Shiang-Chi Chen, Po-Hsiu Ko
  • Patent number: 8908956
    Abstract: A method for inspecting surface defect of metal balls by image recognition includes the steps of feeding metal ball, capturing image for a first time, making metal ball rotate, capturing image for a second time, comparing images, and discharging metal balls. With the above steps, not only can the metal balls be sorted into the acceptable and the unacceptable metal balls, but the unacceptable metal balls can be sorted into different kinds according to the defects such as scratch, strain, and so on. Hence, effective data can be offered to improve the metal ball manufacturing process accurately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventors: Ya-Chen Hsu, Fang-Chih Tien
  • Publication number: 20140266173
    Abstract: An inspection device and method are capable of inspecting physical properties of a steel ball quickly and precisely by using eddy current. The inspection device includes an inspection passage and an inspector has a plurality of probes located in the inspection passage. Each of the probes can produce a specific magnetic field and detect eddy current change produced by the steel ball when moving through the magnetic field, whereby to produce a signal. Then, the signal will be analyzed by the inspector and converted into physical property data of the steel ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Ya-Chen Hsu, Fang-Chih Tien, Yi-Ji Chen
  • Publication number: 20140267680
    Abstract: An automatic steel ball inspection method and system are capable of inspecting surfaces and physical properties of the steel balls, and sorting out non-targeted and non-qualified steel balls. The inspection mainly includes detecting the physical properties of the steel balls by inspecting the eddy current of the steel balls, sorting out non-targeted steel balls, taking pictures of the surfaces of the steel balls with an image pickup device, comparing the pictures of the surfaces of the steel balls, and sorting out non-qualified steel balls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Ya-Chen Hsu, Fang-Chih Tien, Yi-Ji Chen
  • Patent number: 8657156
    Abstract: A feeding device for a balls-sorting machine serves to guide balls to a rotary ball-carrying disc disposed in a housing, the ball-carrying disc is formed with a plurality of ball-falling holes. The feeding device comprises: a feeding hopper, a dividing device, and a control unit. The feeding hopper includes a feeding hole and a feeding passage connected to the housing. The dividing device is abutted against the ball-carrying disc and formed with a receiving space, and a sub-inputting hole and a sub-outputting hole which are in communication with the receiving space, the sub-inputting hole is connected to the feeding passage, and the sub-outputting hole is located corresponding to the ball-falling holes of the ball-carrying disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventors: Ya-Chen Hsu, Fang-Chih Tien, Yi-Ji Chen
  • Publication number: 20130230231
    Abstract: A method for inspecting surface defect of metal balls by image recognition includes the steps of feeding metal ball, capturing image for a first time, making metal ball rotate, capturing image for a second time, comparing images, and discharging metal balls. With the above steps, not only can the metal balls be sorted into the acceptable and the unacceptable metal balls, but the unacceptable metal balls can be sorted into different kinds according to the defects such as scratch, strain, and so on. Hence, effective data can be offered to improve the metal ball manufacturing process accurately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Ya-Chen HSU, Fang-Chih Tien
  • Publication number: 20130168406
    Abstract: A feeding device for a balls-sorting machine serves to guide balls to a rotary ball-carrying disc disposed in a housing, the ball-carrying disc is formed with a plurality of ball-falling hoes. The feeding device comprises: a feeding hoper, a dividing device, and a control unit. The feeding hopper includes a feeding hole and a feeding passage connected to the housing. The dividing device is abutted against the ball-carrying disc and formed with a receiving space, and a sub-inputting hole and a sub-outputting hole which are in communication with the receiving space, the sub-inputting hole is connected to the feeding passage, and the sub-outputting hole is located corresponding to the ball-falling holes of the ball-carrying disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: YA-CHEN HSU, Fang-Chih Tien, Yi-Ji Chen
  • Publication number: 20130162809
    Abstract: A light-homogenizing imaging device for a bead sorting machine comprises: a light permeable ball carrier, two light sources, and an image pick-up device. The light permeable ball carrier is formed with a hole for holding a ball to be checked, a depth of the hole is larger than a diameter of the ball, and a cross sectional area of the hole is larger than or equal to a cross sectional area of the ball. The two light sources are disposed at both sides of the light permeable ball carrier and located in the direction of the hole. The image pick-up device is located toward the hole of the light permeable ball carrier. The light permeability of the light permeable carrier enables the light to be evenly dispersed over the surface of the ball without producing shadows that has influence on the ball checking, thus improving the checking accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: YA-CHEN HSU, Fang-Chih Tien
  • Publication number: 20120093422
    Abstract: A method for sorting balls by image recognition comprises the steps of feeding ball, capturing image for a first time, making ball rotate, capturing image for a second time, comparing images, and discharging balls. With the above steps, not only can the balls be sorted into the acceptable and the unacceptable balls, but the unacceptable balls can be sorted into different kinds according to the defects such as scratch, strain, and so on. Hence, effective data can be offered to improve the ball manufacturing process accurately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Ya-Chen HSU, Fang-Chih Tien
  • Patent number: 6656744
    Abstract: The efficiency and accuracy of one-step lateral flow assays can be improved by employing more efficient binding between participants in labeling and capture. Thus, in addition to analyte/anti-analyte interactions, specific binding is achieved through members of an irrelevant specific binding pair. Also included within the invention is a format wherein unlabeled competitor for analyte serves as a gatekeeper in the capture zone, competing with analyte for labeled anti-analyte, which analyte will be captured in a detecting portion of a capture zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Quidel Corporation
    Inventors: Allan D. Pronovost, Hans Boehringer, Ya-Chen Hsu
  • Publication number: 20020146844
    Abstract: The efficiency and accuracy of one-step lateral flow assays can be improved by employing more efficient binding between participants in labeling and capture. Thus, in addition to analyte/anti-analyte interactions, specific binding is achieved through members of an irrelevant specific binding pair. Also included within the invention is a format wherein unlabeled competitor for analyte serves as a gatekeeper in the capture zone, competing with analyte for labeled anti-analyte, which analyte will be captured in a detecting portion of a capture zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Applicant: Karen B. Dow Morrison and Foerster LLP
    Inventors: Allan D. Pronovost, Hans Boehringer, Ya-Chen Hsu
  • Patent number: 5521102
    Abstract: An improved one-step immunochromatographic assay which involves the binding of a predetermined amount of analyte to an antibody, enabling the control of the assay sensitivity, is disclosed. The system is especially useful as a controlled sensitivity fecal occult blood assay. Antibodies to a desired analyte, present at a predetermined concentration, are deposited on the sample pad of the reaction unit. The antibody binds analyte present in the sample, up to a threshold amount. Analyte which is present in the sample at a level above the threshold amount proceeds unbound through the sample pad and onto a membrane, where it reacts with an antibody-coated latex and a second, immobilized antibody to generate a positive signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Quidel Corporation
    Inventors: Hans R. Boehringer, Jan L. Sabran, Ya-Chen Hsu, Bentley Tam