Patents by Inventor Yen-Lin Lee

Yen-Lin Lee 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).

  • Publication number: 20170322616
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for adaptive optimization of low-power strategies. In one novel aspect, the device monitors one or more thermal-performance parameters and determines a plurality of operation scenarios for a plurality of corresponding low-power policies. Based on corresponding operation scenarios, the device selects corresponding low-power policy. The device applies different low-power strategy for temperature control based on low-power policies. Different low-power policy is applied to different low-power techniques, such as the DVFS, the CPU hot-plug, and the task migration. In another novel aspect, the device obtains one or more user-defined policy for each corresponding low-power technique. The selection of each low-power policy is further based on its corresponding user-defined policy. In one embodiment, the user-defined DVFS policy includes power policy, performance policy, and DVFS-balanced policy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Kuo-Su Hsiao, Yen-Lin Lee, Shih-Yen Chiu, Jia-Ming Chen, Mark Shane Peng, Ya-Ting Chang
  • Publication number: 20170308988
    Abstract: A graphics accelerator device offloads the workload of a graphics processing unit (GPU) by performing image composition and other specialized functions. The graphics accelerator device includes a rasterization module to rasterize a set of primitives to a set of pixels and generate information of the set of pixels. The graphics accelerator device also includes intra-process module to retrieve pixel values from a memory according to the information received from the rasterization module, perform mathematical calculations on the pixel values, and generate one or more processed image layers. The graphics accelerator device further includes an inter-process module to composite the one or more processed image layers received from the intra-process module with other image layers retrieved from the memory, and output a composited image to a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Hsiang Li, Jih-Ming Hsu, Yen-Lin Lee, Chih-Yu Chang, Chiung-Fu Chen, Chih-Chung Cheng, Chung-Min Kao, Che-Ming Hsu
  • Publication number: 20170068304
    Abstract: A low-power memory access method and associated apparatus are provided. The apparatus includes a memory controller and a processing unit. The memory controller is coupled to a first memory and a second memory, and includes: a memory management circuit, for allocating physical memory addresses of the first memory and the second memory and controlling access of the first memory and the second memory; and a direct-memory-access (DMA) controller. The processing unit is for accessing the first memory and the second memory via the memory controller. When the apparatus is in an active mode, the memory management circuit copies a portion of data stored in the second memory to the first memory for use by the processing unit, and records dirty data information when the portion of data in the first memory differs from that in the second memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Lin LEE, Yun-Ching LI, Chih-Hsiang HSIAO, Yu-Cheng HSIEH, Li-Chun TU
  • Publication number: 20170023997
    Abstract: A switch interconnect is dynamically controlled at runtime to connect power sources to processing units in a multiprocessor system. Each power source is shareable by the processing units and each processing unit has a required voltage for processing a workload. When a system condition is detected at runtime, the switch interconnect is controlled to change a connection between at least one processing unit and a shared power source to maximize power efficiency. The shared power source is one of the power sources that supports multiple processing units having different required voltages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Jia-Ming Chen, Hung-Lin Chou, Pi-Cheng Hsiao, Yen-Lin Lee, Ya-Ting Chang, Jih-Ming Hsu
  • Publication number: 20160342198
    Abstract: A computing system includes a multi-core processor and a core controller. The core controller is for: monitoring utilization of the multi-core processor; calculating a target performance index according to the utilization of the multi-core processor, a target utilization and a first performance index, wherein the first performance index is associated with a first entry of a dynamic voltage frequency scaling (DVFS) table that corresponds to a current setting for the multi-core processor; and selecting a second entry of the DVFS table that corresponds to a target-setting according to the target performance index and a second performance index that is associated with the second entry. The target-setting is used to configure the multi-core processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Jih-Ming HSU, Yen-Lin LEE, Jia-Ming CHEN, Shih-Yen CHIU, Chung-Ho CHANG, Ya-Ting CHANG, Ming-Hsien LEE
  • Publication number: 20160055031
    Abstract: Examples of a dual-system architecture capable of fast switching between the operating systems are provided. A first operating system may perform one or more operations associated with an apparatus as an active operating system of the apparatus. The active operating system may be switched from the first operating system to a second operating system for the second operating system to perform a task responsive to a determination that the second operating system is required to perform the task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Li-Chun Tu, Yu-Cheng Hsieh, Chih-Hsiang Hsiao, Yen-Lin Lee
  • Patent number: 8872424
    Abstract: A lamp device and a light source module are provided. The lamp device includes a lamp body and a coil connecting tube. The lamp body has an end portion and a lead wire extends from the end portion. The coil connecting tube is disposed corresponding to the end portion of the lamp body and electrically connecting to the lead wire for power supply purpose. The coil connecting tube winds about an axial direction of the lamp body and is capable of stretching or compressing along the axial direction. The light source module includes the lamp device and a lamp connector which has a power source portion being coupled to the coil connecting tube for power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Sung-Mu Nien, Yen-Lin Lee, Shih-Che Fu, Hsuan-Hao Hsu
  • Patent number: 8832480
    Abstract: A portable electronic device having automatic power supply mode switching is provided. The portable electronic device includes a micro-sensor and a control circuit. The control circuit controls operations of the electronic device, the micro-sensor senses whether the electronic device is carried or worn by a user. When the electronic device operates in a normal mode, and if the electronic device is not carried or worn for a time longer than a buffer period of a predetermined interval, the control circuit switches to a sleep mode, which results in lower power consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: MStar Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Yen-Lin Lee, Shan-Cheng Sun, Chih-Cheng Ku, He-Ge Chen
  • Publication number: 20130235170
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus utilized in stereo glasses is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a first receiver, a second receiver, and a synchronization controller. The first receiver receives a first synchronization signal, and the second receiver receives a second synchronization signal. The transmission mechanism of the second synchronization signal is different from that of the first synchronization signal. The synchronization controller coupled to the first and the second receivers synchronizes left-eye/right-eye shutter glasses of the stereo glasses with a corresponding left-eye/right-eye frame of a stereo image according to at least one of the first and second synchronization signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: MSTAR SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Shih-Yuan Huang, Yen-Lin Lee, Chih-Cheng Ku, Shan-Cheng Sun
  • Patent number: 8337105
    Abstract: A film-carrying system and a film-carrying device used therein are provided. The film-carrying system includes a support base, a film-carrying device and a film. The film-carrying device includes a support connection part, an elastic part, and a film connection part. The support connection part is coupled to the support base while the film connection part is coupled to the film. The elastic part has a free end and a fixed end; the free end connects to the film connection part, and the fixed end connects to the support connection part. The elastic deformation of the elastic part provides the film connection part with a degree of freedom in linear displacement, and the film connection part also has a degree of freedom in angular displacement corresponding to the support connection part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Shih-Che Fu, Yen-Lin Lee, Ming-Chun Hsu, Shih-Jun Yuan
  • Patent number: 8333498
    Abstract: A back bezel assembly is provided. The back bezel assembly includes a frame and a metal shielding board. The frame is formed with at least one hollow portion. By forming at least one hollow portion, the frame is not formed with at least one first portion with the same material of the frame, wherein the at least one first portion has a first weight. The metal shielding board has a second weight, which is less than the first weight. The metal shielding board is fixed to the frame and covers at least one portion of the at least one hollow portion correspondingly. With the configuration of the back bezel assembly, the display adopting the back bezel assembly is lightweight and provided with the shielding effect of EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ching-Fu Tien, Yen-Lin Lee, Shih-Che Fu, Chao-Chih Wei
  • Patent number: 8334655
    Abstract: A lamp device and a light source module are provided. The lamp device includes a lamp body and a coil connecting tube. The lamp body has an end portion and a lead wire extends from the end portion. The coil connecting tube is disposed corresponding to the end portion of the lamp body and electrically connecting to the lead wire for power supply purpose. The coil connecting tube winds about an axial direction of the lamp body and is capable of stretching or compressing along the axial direction. The light source module includes the lamp device and a lamp connector which has a power source portion being coupled to the coil connecting tube for power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Sung-Mu Nien, Yen-Lin Lee, Shih-Che Fu, Hsuan-Hao Hsu
  • Patent number: 8226434
    Abstract: A lamp socket includes a socket body, a flange and a plurality of support members. The flange is connected to the socket body and protrudes from the socket body horizontally. The plurality of support members are connected to the socket body. At least one engaging groove including at least two engaging widths is formed between the plurality of the support members and the flange, so as to secure the socket body to a bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yen Lin Lee, Shih Che Fu, Ching Fu Tien, Chao Chih Wei
  • Publication number: 20120115357
    Abstract: A lamp socket includes a socket body, a flange and a plurality of support members. The flange is connected to the socket body and protrudes from the socket body horizontally. The plurality of support members are connected to the socket body. At least one engaging groove including at least two engaging widths is formed between the plurality of the support members and the flange, so as to secure the socket body to a bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: YEN LIN LEE, SHIH CHE FU, CHING FU TIEN, CHAO CHIH WEI
  • Patent number: 8172605
    Abstract: A lamp socket includes a socket body, a flange and a plurality of support members. The flange is connected to the socket body and protrudes from the socket body horizontally. The plurality of support members are connected to the socket body. At least one engaging groove including at least two engaging widths is formed between the plurality of the support members and the flange, so as to secure the socket body to a bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yen Lin Lee, Shih Che Fu, Ching Fu Tien, Chao Chin Wei
  • Publication number: 20120068046
    Abstract: A film-carrying system and a film-carrying device used therein are provided. The film-carrying system includes a support base, a film-carrying device and a film. The film-carrying device includes a support connection part, an elastic part, and a film connection part. The support connection part is coupled to the support base while the film connection part is coupled to the film. The elastic part has a free end and a fixed end; the free end connects to the film connection part, and the fixed end connects to the support connection part. The elastic deformation of the elastic part provides the film connection part with a degree of freedom in linear displacement, and the film connection part also has a degree of freedom in angular displacement corresponding to the support connection part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shih-Che Fu, Yen-Lin Lee, Ming-Chun Hsu, Shih-Jun Yuan
  • Publication number: 20120068045
    Abstract: A film-carrying system and a film-carrying device used therein are provided. The film-carrying system includes a support base, a film-carrying device and a film. The film-carrying device includes a support connection part, an elastic part, and a film connection part. The support connection part is coupled to the support base while the film connection part is coupled to the film. The elastic part has a free end and a fixed end; the free end connects to the film connection part, and the fixed end connects to the support connection part. The elastic deformation of the elastic part provides the film connection part with a degree of freedom in linear displacement, and the film connection part also has a degree of freedom in angular displacement corresponding to the support connection part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shih-Che Fu, Yen-Lin Lee, Ming-Chun Hsu, Shih-Jun Yuan
  • Publication number: 20120023353
    Abstract: A portable electronic device having automatic power supply mode switching is provided. The portable electronic device includes a micro-sensor and a control circuit. The control circuit controls operations of the electronic device, the micro-sensor senses whether the electronic device is carried or worn by a user. When the electronic device operates in a normal mode, and if the electronic device is not carried or worn for a time longer than a buffer period of a predetermined interval, the control circuit switches to a sleep mode, which results in lower power consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: MSTAR SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Lin Lee, Shan-Cheng Sun, Chih-Cheng Ku, He-Ge Chen
  • Patent number: 8092103
    Abstract: A film-carrying system and a film-carrying device used therein are provided. The film-carrying system includes a support base, a film-carrying device and a film. The film-carrying device includes a support connection part, an elastic part, and a film connection part. The support connection part is coupled to the support base while the film connection part is coupled to the film. The elastic part has a free end and a fixed end; the free end connects to the film connection part, and the fixed end connects to the support connection part. The elastic deformation of the elastic part provides the film connection part with a degree of freedom in linear displacement, and the film connection part also has a degree of freedom in angular displacement corresponding to the support connection part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Shih-Che Fu, Yen-Lin Lee, Ming-Chun Hsu, Shih-Jun Yuan
  • Publication number: 20100323556
    Abstract: A lamp socket includes a socket body, a flange and a plurality of support members. The flange is connected to the socket body and protrudes from the socket body horizontally. The plurality of support members are connected to the socket body. At least one engaging groove including at least two engaging widths is formed between the plurality of the support members and the flange, so as to secure the socket body to a bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yen Lin LEE, Shih Che FU, Ching Fu TIEN, Chao Chih WEI