Patents by Inventor Yii-Tay Chiou
Yii-Tay Chiou 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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Publication number: 20130165813Abstract: A sensor for acquiring EMG and MMG signals is provided, including a substrate, an inertial sensing element received in a hole of the substrate, a circuit element disposed on the substrate, a plurality of electrical connecting members connecting the inertial sensing element with the substrate, and a sensing ring disposed on the substrate and surrounding the hole. The electrical connecting members are flexible, and the circuit element and the sensing ring are disposed on opposite sides of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Cheng-Hung Chang, Kuan-Jen Fang, Chun-Hsiang Huang, Chueh-Shan Liu, Yii-Tay Chiou, Yung-Ching Huang
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Patent number: 8144887Abstract: The present invention relates to a stethoscope auscultation method, adapted for an improved stethoscope so as to be used for assisting a medical diagnosis according to visceral sounds.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Kuo-Hua Tseng, Yu-Kon Chou, Yii-Tay Chiou
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Patent number: 7770449Abstract: A resistive-type humidity sensing structure with microbridge includes a substrate, a sensing portion, and two measuring electrodes. An isolated layer and a bridge are respectively formed on the substrate. The sensing portion includes a resistive and humidity sensing layer. Two measuring electrodes are formed on the resistive sensing layer corresponding to the bridge, so as to fix the sensing portion on the first isolated layer for measuring resistance values of the resistive sensing layer. The material of the humidity sensing layer changes its volume according to humidity, the length of the resistive sensing layer covered by the humidity sensing layer is warped, and the changes of the length of the material for the resistive sensing layer causes variations of the resistance value. Finally, two measuring electrodes are used to measure the humidity value.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Jung-Tai Chen, Chia-Yen Lee, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu
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Publication number: 20090232322Abstract: The present invention relates to a stethoscope auscultation method, adapted for an improved stethoscope so as to be used for assisting a medical diagnosis according to visceral sounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: KUO-HUA TSENG, YU-KON CHOU, YII-TAY CHIOU
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Publication number: 20090133903Abstract: An electrode and a method for forming the electrode. The electrode comprises: a substrate; and a plurality of metal particles adhering to the substrate. The method comprises steps of: providing a substrate; providing a solution including a solvent and a plurality of metal particles on the substrate; removing the solvent; and making the plurality of metal particles adhere to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2009Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Ying-Chiang HU, YII-TAY CHIOU, Chun-Hsun CHU, Bor-Chen TSAI
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Patent number: 7523643Abstract: A humidity sensing structure having a cantilever resistor and a method for fabricating the same are disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface; performing an oxidation process on the first surface and the second surface to form a first oxide layer and a second oxide layer respectively; forming a resistance sensing layer on the first oxide layer; forming a humidity sensing layer on the resistance sensing layer; forming in the substrate a through-hole penetrating the first oxide layer and the second oxide layer; and forming a cantilever in the through-hole such that both the humidity sensing layer and the resistance sensing layer are secured in position on the cantilever. In response to humidity changes, the humidity sensing layer varies in volume and in consequence the resistance sensing layer varies in length, allowing ambient humidity to be measured.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Jung-Tai Chen, Chia-Yen Lee, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu
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Patent number: 7508519Abstract: The apparatus for sensing plural gases is substantially a gas sensor adopting planar lightwave circuit for constructing reference optical path and sensing optical path, which is a flat structure with abilities of high accuracy, long-term stability, and short response time. The gas sensor can be widely applied for monitoring the safety of a working environment, securing the safety of workers, alerting potential hazard in a factory, inspecting harmful materials in a specific area, testing leakage of a pipeline, inspecting waste gas exhausted from automobile/motorcycle, and monitoring the living quality of household environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ming-Lang Tsai, Jin-Sheng Chang, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu
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Patent number: 7501149Abstract: An electrode and a method for forming the electrode. The electrode comprises: a substrate; and a plurality of metal particles adhering to the substrate. The method comprises steps of: providing a substrate; providing a solution including a solvent and a plurality of metal particles on the substrate; removing the solvent; and making the plurality of metal particles adhere to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ying-Chiang Hu, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu, Bor-Chen Tsai
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Patent number: 7461951Abstract: An illumination module is disclosed, which is comprised of a plurality of light sources, a plurality of light source substrates of high thermal conductivity, and a reflecting member for reflecting light. The plural light source substrates are arranged at positions corresponding to each other so as to form a polygon periphery of the illumination module, whereas the inner surface of the polygon periphery is enabled for at least one of the plural light sources to fit therein. The reflecting member is placed at the center of the module where it is corresponding to each of the plural light source substrates so as to reflect the light emitting from the light sources fitted thereon. In addition, a lens with light refraction ability is disposed at the light emitting end of the illumination module so as to enable the light illumination module to have light condensing/diffusing capability.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ming-Chieh Chou, Wen-Shan Lin, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu
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Publication number: 20080259577Abstract: A flexible biomonitor comprises: a flexible substrate having a circuit apparatus, a hybrid sensor, a plurality of IC devices, a central processing module, a RF transmitter circuit, an antenna, and a power supply. Thereupon the flexible biomonitor can be plastered on the skin where the human body needs to be monitored to achieve the purposes of reducing occupied area, providing comfortable wear and achieve compactness, module expansion and EMI shielding. Besides, it is capable of remote real-time monitoring this signal to achieve the purpose of home care.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: YING-CHIANG HU, YII-TAY CHIOU, CHUN-HSUN CHU, BOR-CHEN TSAI
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Patent number: 7409124Abstract: A fiber waveguide optical subassembly uses the multi-mode fiber to increase the alignment tolerance between the active optical element and the waveguide. The filter is thinner to lower the dispersion due to the optical coupling gap. The subassembly further combines the optical bench to achieve passive positioning. Therefore it reduces the cost and enhances the transmission rate.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ming-Lang Tsai, Ming Jie Chou, Bor-Chen Tsai, Zong-Yuan Wu, Chih-Hsiang Ko, Chin-Sheng Chang, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu, Jung-Tai Chen
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Publication number: 20080092649Abstract: A resistive-type humidity sensing structure with microbridge includes a substrate, a sensing portion, and two measuring electrodes. An isolated layer and a bridge are respectively formed on the substrate. The sensing portion includes a resistive and humidity sensing layer. Two measuring electrodes are formed on the resistive sensing layer corresponding to the bridge, so as to fix the sensing portion on the first isolated layer for measuring resistance values of the resistive sensing layer. The material of the humidity sensing layer changes its volume according to humidity, the length of the resistive sensing layer covered by the humidity sensing layer is warped, and the changes of the length of the material for the resistive sensing layer causes variations of the resistance value. Finally, two measuring electrodes are used to measure the humidity value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Jung-Tai Chen, Chia-Yen Lee, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu
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Patent number: 7305096Abstract: A dynamic pressure sensing structure used in a condenser microphone includes an upper electrode plate, a lower electrode plate, a spacer and a substrate, wherein the upper and lower electrode plates are separated by the spacer and form a resonance cavity with the substrate. The upper electrode plate comprises a flat vibration area and a surrounding flexible area connected thereto. The lower electrode plate comprises a sensible electrode and an actuation electrode surrounding the sensible electrode. The plate is in connection with the flexible area so that a capacitor is formed between the sense area and the flat vibration area. The actuation electrode provides a polarization voltage to generate an electrostatic force, thereby attract the flexible vibration area to curve downwards so that the flat vibration area moves in a flat state and a distance between the flat vibration area and the sensible electrode is varied correspondingly.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Mao-Shun Su, Tsung-ter Kuo, Yu-Kon Chou, Yii-Tay Chiou
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Publication number: 20070222008Abstract: A plastic packaging of MEMS device and a method therefore are provided. The method includes the steps of: provide a carrier having a surface; provide at least one MEMS device having an active surface with a sensitive area and bonding pads thereon and a back surface; proceed a photoresist process to form a sacrificial layer on the sensitive area; bind and electrically connect the MEMS device to the surface of the carrier; form at least one molding compound, to which the upper surface of the sacrificial layer is exposed. Finally, decompose the sacrificial layer by a solvent to expose the MEMS device on the sensitive area, so as to let the sensitive area contact with ambient atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Jung-Tai Chen, Wen-Yang Chang, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu
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Publication number: 20070188974Abstract: A humidity sensing structure having a cantilever resistor and a method for fabricating the same are disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface; performing an oxidation process on the first surface and the second surface to form a first oxide layer and a second oxide layer respectively; forming a resistance sensing layer on the first oxide layer; forming a humidity sensing layer on the resistance sensing layer; forming in the substrate a through-hole penetrating the first oxide layer and the second oxide layer; and forming a cantilever in the through-hole such that both the humidity sensing layer and the resistance sensing layer are secured in position on the cantilever. In response to humidity changes, the humidity sensing layer varies in volume and in consequence the resistance sensing layer varies in length, allowing ambient humidity to be measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Jung-Tai Chen, Chia-Yen Lee, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu
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Publication number: 20070141887Abstract: A waterproof electrical power connector is provided. The male member of the connector includes magnetic core surrounded with a winding, and the female member of the connector includes a winding and has a hollow for receiving the male member. As the male member is inserted into the female member and a current passes through the male member winding, the induced magnetic flux is coupled to the female member winding, which accordingly induces current in the female member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2006Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chia-Chun Kuo, Ying-Chiang Hu, Yii-Tay Chiou, Wen-Ying Chang
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Publication number: 20070120057Abstract: The apparatus for sensing plural gases is substantially a gas sensor adopting planar lightwave circuit for constructing reference optical path and sensing optical path, which is a flat structure with abilities of high accuracy, long-term stability, and short response time. The gas sensor can be widely applied for monitoring the safety of a working environment, securing the safety of workers, alerting potential hazard in a factory, inspecting harmful materials in a specific area, testing leakage of a pipeline, inspecting waste gas exhausted from automobile/motorcycle, and monitoring the living quality of household environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Ming-Lang Tsai, Jin-Sheng Chang, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu
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Publication number: 20070115656Abstract: An illumination module is disclosed, which is comprised of a plurality of light sources, a plurality of light source substrates of high thermal conductivity, and a reflecting member for reflecting light. The plural light source substrates are arranged at positions corresponding to each other so as to form a polygon periphery of the illumination module, whereas the inner surface of the polygon periphery is enabled for at least one of the plural light sources to fit therein. The reflecting member is placed at the center of the module where it is corresponding to each of the plural light source substrates so as to reflect the light emitting from the light sources fitted thereon. In addition, a lens with light refraction ability is disposed at the light emitting end of the illumination module so as to enable the light illumination module to have light condensing/diffusing capability.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Ming-Chieh Chou, Wen-Shan Lin, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu
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Publication number: 20070080462Abstract: An electrode and a method for forming the electrode. The electrode comprises: a substrate; and a plurality of metal particles adhering to the substrate. The method comprises steps of: providing a substrate; providing a solution including a solvent and a plurality of metal particles on the substrate; removing the solvent; and making the plurality of metal particles adhere to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventors: Ying-Chiang Hu, Yii-Tay Chiou, Chun-Hsun Chu, Bor-Chen Tsai
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Patent number: 7198413Abstract: A parallel optical subassembly module structure comprises an opto-electronic device array, a base with a reflecting slope, and a micro-lens array plate with an inclined plane provided with a specific angle. The optical signal emitted from the opto-electronic device array reflects by the reflecting slope and is incident into the inclined plane of the micro-lens array plate with the specific angle. The inclined plane rectifies the optical signal to output in horizontal direction. Then the optical signal couples with the external fibers through each micro lens of the micro-lens array. The pathway of receiving the optical signal is the same as described above, but in reverse direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chih-Ting Kao, Chih-Hsiang Ko, Bor-Chen Tsai, Chun-Hsun Chu, Yii-Tay Chiou, Jung-Tai Chen