Patents by Inventor Yi-Chia Liao

Yi-Chia 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: 8079755
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a solar energy powered outdoor temperature and humidity detection device comprising a cover panel and a display panel. The cover panel further comprises a solar power supply unit and a temperature and humidity detection unit. The cover panel and the display panel are pivotally coupled by at least one pivotal member. The display panel further comprises a display screen and a microcomputer circuit. The microcomputer circuit receives temperature and humidity information from the temperature and humidity detection unit. The temperature and humidity information is transferred to the display screen by the microcomputer circuit and presented on the display screen. The display panel further has an attaching member, whereby the present invention can be mounted on a piece of glass. Thus, the solar power supply unit can absorb sunlight and generate direct current powering the temperature and humidity detection unit to detect outdoor temperature and humidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20110174830
    Abstract: A drinking cup includes a cup body, a drinking portion, and a cup lid. When the drinking portion and the cup lid are locked with each other in a sealed state, the liquid in the cup body cannot flow out, and when the locking between the drinking portion and the cup lid is released in a drinkable state, a gap is formed therebetween for passing through the liquid, so that the user can drink at any position of the drinking portion without completely separating the cup lid from the drinking portion. Furthermore, since the user can not directly contact the gap during drinking, a better hygiene can be achieved due to the reduction of bacteria proliferation. Besides, a sealed portion on the cup lid and a rejection portion on the drinking portion are further provided for tightly fitting with each other in the sealed state, thereby preventing from leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Yi-Chia LIAO
  • Publication number: 20110149693
    Abstract: A method of active reminding water drinking to help people nowadays who often forget to drink water because of busyness or assist caregivers of senior and aged people and patients to record regular water drinking conditions. The method calculates total water drinking amount within a preset time period and a staged water drinking amount within a staged time period, and issues a reminding alert signal in the event of insufficient or excessive water drinking condition. Thus it helps users to develop a regular water drinking habit to maintain a healthy physical condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Yi-Chia LIAO
  • Publication number: 20100086007
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a solar energy powered outdoor temperature and humidity detection device comprising a cover panel and a display panel. The cover panel further comprises a solar power supply unit and a temperature and humidity detection unit. The cover panel and the display panel are pivotally coupled by at least one pivotal member. The display panel further comprises a display screen and a microcomputer circuit. The microcomputer circuit receives temperature and humidity information from the temperature and humidity detection unit. The temperature and humidity information is transferred to the display screen by the microcomputer circuit and presented on the display screen. The display panel further has an attaching member, whereby the present invention can be mounted on a piece of glass. Thus, the solar power supply unit can absorb sunlight and generate direct current powering the temperature and humidity detection unit to detect outdoor temperature and humidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20080316316
    Abstract: A digital camera aims to transmit image data captured by a camera lens to an external electronic device such as a PDA, 3G handset or personal computer. Hence the digital camera does not need a large capacity storage device to store the image data. The cost is lower. And users can instantly get images captured by the digital camera at a remote site. The risk of image data sabotage or tampering can be prevented to enhance burglar alarm effect to better meet users' requirement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20080303250
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an anti-collision air bag for protecting articles inside a trunk, which comprises an air bag. The air bag has an inflation inlet, and the inflation inlet has a trumpet shape with the larger opening thereof arranged outside and has a check valve. The anti-collision air bag of the present invention is placed inside a trunk to cushion the articles inside the trunk and prevent the articles from damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Patent number: 7414408
    Abstract: A thin deck water property sensor includes a base, an upper lid, a positive and negative probe, an electric connection element, a processing unit and a display unit. The base and the upper lid are coupled together to form a flat deck. The upper lid has a recess to hold sample water to be tested. The positive and negative probe is extended into the recess in contact with the sample water. The electric connection element has one end connecting to the processing unit and another end coupling with a conductive elastic member. The conductive elastic member is connected to the positive and negative probe. The processing unit receives charged signals of the sample water to generate a test result which is displayed on the display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20080116069
    Abstract: A thin deck water property sensor includes a base, an upper lid, a positive and negative probe, an electric connection element, a processing unit and a display unit. The base and the upper lid are coupled together to form a flat deck. The upper lid has a recess to hold sample water to be tested. The positive and negative probe is extended into the recess in contact with the sample water. The electric connection element has one end connecting to the processing unit and another end coupling with a conductive elastic member. The conductive elastic member is connected to the positive and negative probe. The processing unit receives charged signals of the sample water to generate a test result which is displayed on the display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20080031607
    Abstract: A burglar alarm monitoring apparatus to activate a digital camera to take pictures includes a body, a receiver, an actuation means and a monitor device. The body has a housing chamber to hold the digital camera. The monitor device can detect intrusion of burglars and generate a detection signal which is sent to the receiver to trigger the actuation means to activate the digital camera, and then the digital camera starts taking pictures or video recording. Thus the digital camera can provide burglar alarm and monitor functions and has greater practicality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20070070211
    Abstract: A composite monitoring and video recording apparatus integrates a camera and a storage device to perform burglar-thwarting picture taking operation through a human body infrared sensor. The storage device can perform cyclic recording function to constantly store latest images. The lens of the apparatus can perform dynamic continuous video recording or static picture taking in a one by one fashion according to the intensity of external light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20060147036
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a dialer with a loose-page notebook function which includes a loose-page notebook body and a plurality of turnable telephone number pages, and the number of telephone number pages can be increased, not only providing a flexible number of memory dials for users, but also allowing users to quickly and conveniently find and dial their desired number by the telephone number and name of a person listed in the telephone number page, and thus the body of the invention has a function similar to a loose-page notebook for allowing users to memorize a telephone number without wasting time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20060139457
    Abstract: A digital camera equipped with burglarproof and surveillance functions contains a burglarproof surveillance element. When the burglarproof surveillance element detects an object, the digital camera is activated to take pictures and store the pictures in a memory storage unit. A picture taking device is provided to take the pictures in a static fashion and present the pictures individually with a clear image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20060070429
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a water quality measuring apparatus, which comprises a body in the shape of a flat panel being installed in a recession, and the recession is used to contain some sample water for measuring water quality and a positive/negative probe in the recession is used to transmit an electric charge signal of the sample water to a sampling unit of the body and then after a microprocessor calculates the level of water quality, a reading display unit on the body informs users about the level of water quality of the sample water. Therefore, the invention provides a portable and easy-to-use water quality measuring apparatus and allows users to measure the level of water quality anytime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Patent number: 6972679
    Abstract: A multi-processor burglar-proof apparatus includes a plurality of detection processors. At least one detection processor is located in each detection area and each detection processor is separately linked to a radio alarm and a radio help system by radio signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20050219370
    Abstract: A digital camera equipped with surveillance and burglarproof functions includes a host and a picture taking device that are separable. The host may be placed in a hidden location in a house. The picture taking device may be used to take pictures for surveillance purpose. The picture taking device and the host may also be coupled to become one body to function as a digital camera for taking pictures directly. The picture taking is performed one by one in a static fashion to produce clear images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20040233053
    Abstract: A multi-processor burglar-proof apparatus includes a plurality of detection processors. At least one detection processor is located in each detection area and each detection processor is separately linked to a radio alarm and a radio help system by radio signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Patent number: 6799537
    Abstract: Provided is a pet training device comprising a wireless receiving section worn by a pet, the wireless receiving section including a voice unit, a wireless receiving unit, a detection unit, a second microprocessor unit, a second display unit, a motor vibration unit, a high voltage low current discharge unit, and a decoder unit, and a wireless transmission section held by an owner. In a case of the pet continuously barking, the owner may activate the wireless transmission section to control the wireless receiving section to play a recorded message to order the pet to stop barking or if the above failed, even activate the motor vibration unit to generate vibration on the pet or the high voltage low current discharge unit to generate high voltage low current to apply on the pet for stopping barking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20040125855
    Abstract: An electronic water temperature measuring apparatus includes a main body formed in a desired shape. The main body has a measuring circuit to measure water temperature and a liquid crystal display device located on the surface to display the water temperature for user viewing. The main body further has a temperature setting button and an operation time setting button to prevent users from scalding or physical suffering caused by too high or too low of water temperature, and to control bathing time for children to save water consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Patent number: 6637933
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring outdoor temperature and humidity includes a box type body which has a flat LCD screen located on one side, and a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor located on the surface thereof. The body includes a control circuit. The temperature sensor and humidity sensor, a temperature and humidity measuring circuit and LCD screen are integrated in one set. The body may be mounted on the exterior of a glass window by means of a fastening section located on the body without assistance of skilled professionals. Thus installation time and costs and wiring expenses may be saved. Outdoor temperature and humidity may be directly known indoors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao
  • Publication number: 20030198277
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring outdoor temperature and humidity includes a box type body which has a flat LCD screen located on one side, and a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor located on the surface thereof. The body includes a control circuit. The temperature sensor and humidity sensor, a temperature and humidity measuring circuit and LCD screen are integrated in one set. The body may be mounted on the exterior of a glass window by means of a fastening section located on the body without assistance of skilled professionals. Thus installation time and costs and wiring expenses may be saved. Outdoor temperature and humidity may be directly known indoors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: Yi-Chia Liao