Patents by Inventor Yi-Ming Liao
Yi-Ming 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).
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Patent number: 8366235Abstract: A printing device for printing work pieces includes a main body, an ink jet mounted on the main body, a recycling pan below the ink jet, a driving assembly positioned on the main body for driving the recycling pan, a controller for controlling the driving assembly and a sensor for detecting a work piece and sending a result to the controller. The controller directs the driving assembly to move the recycling pan below the ink jet to receive ink from the ink jet when the work piece is no longer present.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsing-Yi Hu, Chang-Lun Tai, Yi-Ming Liao
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Publication number: 20110181653Abstract: A printing device for printing work pieces includes a main body, an ink jet mounted on the main body, a recycling pan below the ink jet, a driving assembly positioned on the main body for driving the recycling pan, a controller for controlling the driving assembly and a sensor for detecting a work piece and sending a result to the controller. The controller directs the driving assembly to move the recycling pan below the ink jet to receive ink from the ink jet when the work piece is no longer present.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: HSING-YI HU, CHANG-LUN TAI, YI-MING LIAO
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Patent number: 7592044Abstract: A method for manufacturing a patterned layer (106) on a substrate (100) includes the following steps: providing a substrate having a plurality of banks (102) formed thereon, the substrate and the banks cooperatively defining a plurality of accommodating spaces (104), wherein each of the accommodating spaces has a first edge (110) and a second edge (112) parallel to the first edge, a distance between the first edge and the second edge is b; the first nozzle (302) moving along a first path (306), and the first path is parallel to the first edge, a distance between the first path and the first edge is a; the first nozzle jetting ink into the accommodating space; the second nozzle (304) moving along a second path (310), a distance between the first path and the second path is c, and the distance c satisfies one of the two equations: 0<c<b?a, and 0<c<a.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: ICF Technology LimitedInventors: Ching-Yu Chou, Yu-Ning Wang, Jih-Jenn Huang, Yi-Ming Liao
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Patent number: 7542819Abstract: A method and a system for managing product output are proposed, for connecting work partners at different locations of an enterprise through a network to the managing system, wherein an enterprise can assign an order from a client to a work partner who needs to increase profits, and allow another work partner to perform product manufacture and output according to the order. Moreover, after loginning the managing system, work partners at different locations of the enterprise can accurately monitor and control operation conditions associated with product manufacture, so that the enterprise can effectively manage distribution and flow of business performances and profits.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2001Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventors: Yi-Ming Liao, Pei-Huan Chung, Cheng-Ju Chen, Ching-Ching Chang, Wen-Yi Chang
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Publication number: 20080259106Abstract: A method for manufacturing a patterned layer (106) on a substrate (100) includes the following steps: providing a substrate having a plurality of banks (102) formed thereon, the substrate and the banks cooperatively defining a plurality of accommodating spaces (104), wherein each of the accommodating spaces has a first edge (110) and a second edge (112) parallel to the first edge, a distance between the first edge and the second edge is b; the first nozzle (302) moving along a first path (306), and the first path is parallel to the first edge, a distance between the first path and the first edge is a; the first nozzle jetting ink into the accommodating space; the second nozzle (304) moving along a second path (310), a distance between the first path and the second path is c, and the distance c satisfies one of the two equations: 0<c<b?a, and 0<c<a.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: ICF TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: CHING-YU CHOU, YU-NING WANG, JIH-JENN HUANG, YI-MING LIAO
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Publication number: 20070162354Abstract: A real-time electronic business transaction system and method is proposed, which is capable of reporting STFC (Ship To First Commitment) and FCT (Factory Cycle Time) data in real time to a customer in response to an electronic purchase order from the customer. The proposed electronic business transaction system comprises an EDI (Electronic Data Exchange) platform, a SAP (Service Advertising Platform) platform, an SQL(Structured Query Language) server, and a WWW (World Wide Web) server. The EDI platform is linked to a customer-site workstation and is used to receive any electronic purchase order from the customer. The SAP platform is used to perform a predefined FCT computation procedure to compute for a set of FCT data based on the received electronic purchase order; while the SQL server is used to perform a predefined STFC computation procedure to compute for a set of STFC data based on the received electronic purchase order.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventors: Hung-Liang Chiu, Yi-Ming Liao, Ming-Feng Lee, Hua-Shan Hsu
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Patent number: 7146423Abstract: A method for integrating multiple web servers based on individual client authorization consists of setting up a client, a master web server, and at least one slave web server through a network such that after the said master web server receives commands inputted by the said client, an authentication routine relative to the said client is executed based on the said commands to determine the individual authorization level of the said client and web pages are collected from the said master server and slave web that the client is permitted to browse based on the said individual authorization level and, furthermore, web pages are respectively displayed via a specific screen model on the computer system of the said client.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventors: Hung-Liang Chin, Yi-Ming Liao, Ming-Hsiao Hsieh, Po-Wen Lu, Mhing-Fen Lee
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Patent number: 6799179Abstract: A globally-integrated RMA (Returned Material Authorization) information system is proposed, which allows the RMA files built at a first global location, such as an oversees service station, to be shared by personnel at a second global location, such as a domestic repair center. The service station information system is capable of transferring RMS files periodically at specified time intervals to the repair center information system, so that when the domestic repair center receives a batch of returned products from the oversees service station, the repair personnel can immediately gain access to the associated RMS files of the returned products, without having to repeat a testing procedure and build RMS files for the returned products. The proposed globally-integrated RMA information system therefore allows the overall after-sale repair service to be more efficient and reliable.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventors: Li-Ching Tseng, Yi-Ming Liao, Cheng-Ju Chen
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Publication number: 20030163336Abstract: An integration method for different information platforms in a decision-making system is proposed to solve the problem of being unable to integrate information among different platforms in the existing decision-making systems of the manufacturing industry. All information is integrated in a database and then distributed to users through a network and E-mail. The invention includes at least the following steps: the enterprise downloads at least one set of data from an information platform to a shared folder; a database server integrates the data in the shared folder; the computed data are moved to an integration platform; the enterprise selects a particular method to distribute the integrated data; and the user receives the data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Hung Liang Chiu, Ta Te Lin, Mhing Fen Lee, Yi Ming Liao, Win Chee Yu, Hui Mei Kuo
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Publication number: 20030158797Abstract: A method for sharing expenditure of distribution system, designed to resolve the internal dilemma of enterprises being unable to accurately calculate and utilize system resources. Through the statistical system's dynamic monitoring conducted separately on the various departments with regards to the situation of their use of resources, as well as demanding the sharing of the system's maintenance expenditures, a reduction in the cost of the enterprise's system maintenance is facilitated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventor: Yi Ming Liao
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Publication number: 20030158764Abstract: A method to evaluate the value of applied development software. The main objective of the disclosed invention is to improve efficiency of long-term investments in developing various kinds of software. The development evaluation method includes at least the following steps: establishing applied development software, establishing a development evaluation system, and evaluating development efficiency . The system and method is capable of providing effective evaluation data to improve the present circumstances of unilaterally and passively accepting requests for developing software.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventor: Yi Ming Liao
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Publication number: 20030154214Abstract: An automatic storage and retrieval system and a method for operating the system are proposed, in which the automatic storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) is used to connect a user's computer device through a communication network to an AS/RS programmable logic controller (PLC), wherein a user is provided with an identification number for loginning the AS/RS, and a daily required material report is displayed in the user's computer device for allowing the user to select a material from the material report, so as to control the AS/RS PLC to store or retrieve the selected material in the case of the user matching a corresponding storage bin for the selected material in identification number, or else, the material storage or retrieval is inhibited by the AS/RS.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Junh-Hsien Tu, Yi-Ming Liao, Shih-Chan Chen
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Publication number: 20030144851Abstract: A method and a system for controlling production and exportation are proposed, for connecting trading branches of an enterprise to the system for controlling production and exportation via a network, wherein the system for controlling production and exportation shares client orders with the trading branches for product exportation, so as to improve business performances for the trading branches, and enhance profits for the enterprise. In this case, received client order data are processed in a manner as to be transferred suitable trading branches for product manufacture and exportation. This therefore makes products to be cost-effectively manufactured, and provides the business performances for required trading branches, thereby enhancing confidence of investors to the trading branches and increasing overall profits and achievements for the enterprise.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Yi-Ming Liao, Pei-Huan Chung, Cheng-Ju Chen, Ching-Ching Chang, Wen-Yi Chang
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Publication number: 20030130876Abstract: A method of production with accuracy aims at resolving the problem of not being able to distinguish actual demands of materials from forecast demands of materials by the material management system in the manufacturing industry. The material requirements planning server manages and controls all orders of inventory stocks to separately manage actual demands and forecast demands to achieve the objects of decreasing materials in the facility, reducing the risk of purchasing materials by enterprises, and increasing profit margins of enterprises.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Cheng-Ju Chen, Yi-Ming Liao, Junh-Hsien Tu
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Publication number: 20030126043Abstract: A method for managing decentralized production and centralized materials distribution aims at resolving the problems of manually distributing materials by the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) server in the manufacturing industry. By using a Configure to Order (CTO) concept to transmit data on the network, the invention combines bills of material (BOM) to process centralized management and distribution of materials to reduce time needed in material delivery and enhance efficiency of production for factories.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Cheng-Ju Chen, Yi-Ming Liao, Yun-Chi Lee
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Publication number: 20030126005Abstract: A method of claiming obsolescence, especially a claim method owing to production orders below forecast orders. The disclosed method aims at resolving the problem of not being able to process claims of obsolescence in electronic format between enterprises and vendors/suppliers. In the invention, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) server manages and controls the inventory system and transmits data by a configure to order (CTO) concept and method to process centralized management of obsolescent materials, to reduce the risk of purchasing materials by enterprises, and increase profit margins of enterprises.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Yi-Ming Liao, Cheng-Ju Chen
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Publication number: 20030120738Abstract: A method for integrating multiple web servers based on individual client authorization consists of setting up a client, a master web server, and at least one slave web server through a network such that after the said master web server receives commands inputted by the said client, an authentication routine relative to the said client is executed based on the said commands to determine the individual authorization level of the said client and web pages are collected from the said master server and slave web that the client is permitted to browse based on the said individual authorization level and, furthermore, web pages are respectively displayed via a specific screen model on the computer system of the said client.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventors: Hung-Liang Chin, Yi-Ming Liao, Ming-Hsiao Hsieh, Po-Wen Lu, Mhing-Fen Lee
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Publication number: 20030110064Abstract: A system and a method of material management are proposed, which can be applied to a system for managing procurement and sale of materials and products, allowing materials to be received and issued in a first-in-first-out manner that, materials received at earlier material-receiving dates are prior to be issued for use, so that problems of material hoarding and expiring material validity can be eliminated. A user at a terminal device can provide material-receiving or material-issuing data required for conducting a material-receiving or material-issuing operation through the use of the material management system, in which two-way communication is established between the material management system and the user, allowing the user to realize a current material-receiving or material-issuing condition in real time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2001Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Steve Tu, Pei-Huan Chung, Stan Chen, Yi-Ming Liao
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Publication number: 20030105766Abstract: A globally-integrated RMA (Returned Material Authorization) information system is proposed, which allows the RMA files built at a first global location, such as an oversees service station, to be shared by personnel at a second global location, such as a domestic repair center. The service station information system is capable of transferring RMS files periodically at specified time intervals to the repair center information system, so that when the domestic repair center receives a batch of returned products from the oversees service station, the repair personnel can immediately gain access to the associated RMS files of the returned products, without having to repeat a testing procedure and build RMS files for the returned products. The proposed globally-integrated RMA information system therefore allows the overall after-sale repair service to be more efficient and reliable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2001Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventors: Cheng-Ju Chen, Yi-Ming Liao, Li-Ching Tseng
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Publication number: 20030101064Abstract: A material on hand checking method of trial-run prototypes/modules aims at resolving the problem of not able to forecast material shortage of trial-run prototypes/modules in electronic format by enterprises. Through the calculation method, when there is a request of trial-producing (trial-running), the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) server is capable of controlling and managing the inventory system, estimating required materials of trial-run prototype/module based on certain steps and procedures, and opening a new trial-run production line for productions. Enterprises can, therefore, decrease overstock in the facilities, reduce the risk of material purchasing and increase profit margins.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2001Publication date: May 29, 2003Inventors: Shih-Chan Chen, Yi-Ming Liao, Cheng-Ju Chen