Patents by Inventor Yin-Chou CHEN
Yin-Chou CHEN 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: 10523256Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
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Patent number: 10523257Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
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Publication number: 20190052297Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
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Publication number: 20190052299Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
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Publication number: 20190052298Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
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Patent number: 10148306Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
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Patent number: 9992895Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a housing, a motherboard, a battery and a display module is provided. The housing has at least an opening and an accommodating space. The motherboard is disposed in the accommodating space. The battery is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the motherboard. The motherboard is located between the housing and the battery. The display module is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the battery. The battery is located between the motherboard and the display module. At least one edge of the battery in a width direction of the battery is closer to a corresponding side of the housing than a corresponding edge of the motherboard in a width direction of the motherboard.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: I-Cheng Chuang, Yu-Jing Liao, Ying-Yen Cheng, Yin-Chou Chen
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Publication number: 20170250722Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
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Patent number: 9685986Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
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Publication number: 20170134063Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Hsin-Hao Lee, Cheng-Lin Wang, Ernest Euan Tien, Yin-Chou Chen, Tsung-Peng Lin, Cheng-Yen Lee, Yu-Hui Lin, Chang-Hua Wei, Jen-Yang Chang, Shih-Hsiu Lee, Jui Hsiang Lin, Hung Chuan Wen, Yen-Cheng Lin, Yen-Yi Lee, Ting-An Chien, Hsin-Hui Huang, Sheng Cherng Lin, Yung-Lung Chang
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Patent number: 9565779Abstract: A display unit, an electronic device and an assembling method are provided. The electronic device includes a case and a display unit. The case includes a holding compartment. The display unit is accommodated in the holding compartment, and includes a display module, a transparent cover layer and a transparent adhesive tape. The transparent adhesive tape is configured between the display module and the transparent adhesive tape, and the transparent adhesive tape is adhered to the transparent cover layer. The transparent adhesive tape includes a flange portion extending beyond the display module, and the flange portion can be bent to secure the display unit to the case. The second surface is leaned against a back plate. The back plate comprises at least one hole. The flange portion passes through the hole and is bent to attach to a surface of the display module that is farther away from the back plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Chih-Kai Hu, Hsien-Wei Juan, I-Cheng Chuang, Yi-Ting Liu, Shih-Po Chien, Yin-Chou Chen
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Patent number: 9531932Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a camera device and a support ring. The camera device includes a substrate, an image sensor device on the substrate, and a holder for covering the image sensor device, wherein the holder includes a side portion placed around the image sensor device. The support ring is fixed to and laterally extends from the side portion of the holder, and is attached onto a wall portion of the chassis. A portable device with the camera module is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Hsin-Chih Liu, Yu-Jing Liao, Ying-Yen Cheng, Yin-Chou Chen, I-Cheng Chuang, Chia-Huan Chang
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Publication number: 20160057326Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a camera device and a support ring. The camera device includes a substrate, an image sensor device on the substrate, and a holder for covering the image sensor device, wherein the holder includes a side portion placed around the image sensor device. The support ring is fixed to and laterally extends from the side portion of the holder, and is attached onto a wall portion of the chassis. A portable device with the camera module is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: HTC CORPORATIONInventors: Hsin-Chih LIU, Yu-Jing LIAO, Ying-Yen CHENG, Yin-Chou CHEN, I-Cheng CHUANG, Chia-Huan CHANG
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Publication number: 20150382486Abstract: A display unit, an electronic device and an assembling method are provided. The electronic device includes a case and a display unit. The case includes a holding compartment. The display unit is accommodated in the holding compartment, and includes a display module, a transparent cover layer and a transparent adhesive tape. The transparent adhesive tape is configured between the display module and the transparent adhesive tape, and the transparent adhesive tape is adhered to the transparent cover layer. The transparent adhesive tape includes a flange portion extending beyond the display module, and the flange portion can be bent to secure the display unit to the case. The second surface is leaned against a back plate. The back plate comprises at least one hole. The flange portion passes through the hole and is bent to attach to a surface of the display module that is farther away from the back plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Chih-Kai Hu, Hsien-Wei Juan, I-Cheng Chuang, Yi-Ting Liu, Shih-Po Chien, Yin-Chou Chen
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Patent number: 9210311Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a camera device and a support ring. The camera device includes a substrate, an image sensor device on the substrate, and a holder for covering the image sensor device, wherein the holder includes a side portion placed around the image sensor device. The support ring is fixed to and laterally extends from the side portion of the holder, and is attached onto a wall portion of the chassis. A portable device with the camera module is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: HTC CORPORATIONInventors: Hsin-Chih Liu, Yu-Jing Liao, Ying-Yen Cheng, Yin-Chou Chen, I-Cheng Chuang, Chia-Huan Chang
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Publication number: 20150327413Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a housing, a motherboard, a battery and a display module is provided. The housing has at least an opening and an accommodating space. The motherboard is disposed in the accommodating space. The battery is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the motherboard. The motherboard is located between the housing and the battery. The display module is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the battery. The battery is located between the motherboard and the display module. At least one edge of the battery in a width direction of the battery is closer to a corresponding side of the housing than a corresponding edge of the motherboard in a width direction of the motherboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: I-Cheng Chuang, Yu-Jing Liao, Ying-Yen Cheng, Yin-Chou Chen
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Patent number: 9158142Abstract: A display unit and an electronic device and an assembling method are provided, wherein the electronic device includes a case and a display unit. The case includes a holding compartment. The display unit is accommodated in the holding compartment, and includes a display module, a transparent cover layer and a transparent adhesive tape. The transparent adhesive tape is configured between the display module and the transparent adhesive tape, and the transparent adhesive tape is adhered to the transparent cover layer. The transparent adhesive tape includes a flange portion extending beyond the display module, and the flange portion can be bent to secure the display unit to the case.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Chih-Kai Hu, Hsien-Wei Juan, I-Cheng Chuang, Yi-Ting Liu, Shih-Po Chien, Yin-Chou Chen
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Patent number: 9137918Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a housing, a motherboard, a battery module and a display module is provided. The housing has at least an opening and an accommodating space. The motherboard is disposed in the accommodating space. The battery module is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the motherboard. The motherboard is located between the housing and the battery module. The display module is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the battery module. The battery module is located between the motherboard and the display module. At least one edge of the battery module in a width direction of the battery module is closer to a corresponding side of the housing than a corresponding edge of the motherboard in a width direction of the motherboard.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: I-Cheng Chuang, Yu-Jing Liao, Ying-Yen Cheng, Yin-Chou Chen
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Patent number: 8753151Abstract: A connector module includes an electrical connector and a sound-receiving component. The connector includes an insulation casing and multiple conductive terminals disposed at and passing through the insulating casing. The insulation casing has a jack hole at the outer-side thereof and a channel at the inner-side thereof and extending along an axial direction. The connector is adapted to connect the plug plugged into the channel from the jack hole. The sound-receiving component is disposed at the insulation casing along a radial direction, wherein the insulation casing has an opening communicated with the channel and corresponding to the sound-receiving component and the sound-receiving component is adapted to receive the sound transmitted into the channel from the jack hole via the opening. A handheld electronic device is also provided which includes a casing and a connector module disposed in the casing and adapted to connect a plug or receive a sound.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Ying-Yen Cheng, I-Cheng Chuang, Chih-Wei Tu, Yin-Chou Chen
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Publication number: 20140092564Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a housing, a motherboard, a battery module and a display module is provided. The housing has at least an opening and an accommodating space. The motherboard is disposed in the accommodating space. The battery module is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the motherboard. The motherboard is located between the housing and the battery module. The display module is disposed in the accommodating space and stacked over the battery module. The battery module is located between the motherboard and the display module. At least one edge of the battery module in a width direction of the battery module is closer to a corresponding side of the housing than a corresponding edge of the motherboard in a width direction of the motherboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: HTC CORPORATIONInventors: I-Cheng Chuang, Yu-Jing Liao, Ying-Yen Cheng, Yin-Chou Chen