Patents by Inventor Yin Yu Lin

Yin Yu Lin 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: 20140132520
    Abstract: A keyboard is used for operating an electronic device, wherein an operation system of the electronic device has a plurality of graphical user interfaces. The keyboard includes a main body, a plurality of keycaps, a circuit board and an interface switching button, wherein the keycaps and the interface switching button are disposed on the body and move along up and down directions with respect to the main body when pressed. The circuit board is electrically provided with a plurality of trigger switches and a controller. When the trigger switches are triggered, the controller outputs an operating signal to electronic device. When the corresponding trigger switch is triggered, the controller outputs a switching signal to the electronic device, so as to execute one of the user interfaces. Besides, the objective of the present invention is to switch different user interfaces on the operation system via operating the function switching button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yin Yu Lin, Haw Kae Huang
  • Patent number: 8718312
    Abstract: An earmuff which is adapted to covering a driver includes a first case having a first through hole and a second case having a second through hole. The second case accommodated within the first case to form an inner chamber where the driver is disposed therein. Since air flows between the first case and the second case via the first through hole and the second through hole, a satisfactory ventilation effect can be achieved and thus feeling of being at ease can be furnished.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yin Yu Lin
  • Publication number: 20140022748
    Abstract: A mouse device used on a surface includes a main body, a circuit assembly and a back cover. The main body includes a bottom and at least one slot formed at the bottom. The circuit assembly is disposed within the main body and executing a default function of the mouse device. The back cover comprises a first side, a second side, at least one hook at the first side, and a plurality of pads at the second side. The back cover contacts with the surface via the plurality of the pads, is disposed detachably at the bottom of the main body and is buckled to the slot by the hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yin Yu Lin, Lin Pei Chen, Shu I Chen
  • Publication number: 20130278505
    Abstract: A wireless input device configured for a computer device is provided. The wireless input device includes a main body and an extension base, wherein the main body has a control unit, an operating unit, a switch, and a first wireless transceiver unit, and the extension base has a processor, a memory unit, a second wireless transceiver unit, and a display. When the switch is triggered, the switch transmits a switch signal to the control unit, and the control unit, according to the operating signal, transmits an adjusting signal to the processor of the extension base in response to the switch signal via the first wireless transceiver unit and the second wireless transceiver unit. The processor changes the parameter(s) in the memory unit according to the adjusting signal and then the changed parameter(s) is stored in the memory unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Yin Yu Lin, Pei Chen Lin
  • Publication number: 20130140165
    Abstract: An input device and a manufacturing method of the input device are provided. The input device includes a circuit board and a plurality of mechanical switches. The circuit board has a first surface, a second surface and a plurality of conductive sheets. A plurality of holes are formed on the circuit board and the conductive sheets are disposed at one side of the first surface in pairs around the hole, and the conductive sheets have a coupling section bent toward the first surface along the direction of the second surface. The mechanical switches are detachable from the circuit board and include a plunger and a plurality of pins. Each of the plungers has a positioning column embedded in the hole. One end of the pin is connected to the plunger, and the other end of the pin is attached to the coupling section of the conductive sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Yin Yu Lin, Yen-Bo Lai, Shu I Chen
  • Publication number: 20130142376
    Abstract: An earmuff which is adapted to covering a driver includes a first case having a first through hole and a second case having a second through hole. The second case accommodated within the first case to form an inner chamber where the driver is disposed therein. Since air flows between the first case and the second case via the first through hole and the second through hole, a satisfactory ventilation effect can be achieved and thus feeling of being at ease can be furnished.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: Yin Yu Lin
  • Patent number: 8451607
    Abstract: A keyboard including a case, a first fan, an air deflector and a keycap module is provided. The case includes a first side and a second side. The first side has an opening, the second side is disposed at a side of the first side and has at least one hole. The first fan is disposed at the second side and located between the first side and the second side. The air deflector is disposed between the first side and the second side of the case and corresponding to the hole of the second side and the opening of the first side. The keycap module is disposed at the opening of the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yin-Yu Lin, Yen-Bo Lai, Po-Jen Shih, Shu-I Chen
  • Publication number: 20130076628
    Abstract: A mouse with an adjustable resolution function executes the cursor control function normally. The mouse includes an adjustment unit, a processor, and a sensor unit. The adjustment unit optionally generates an adjusting signal and transmits the adjusting signal to the processor. The processor receives the adjusting signal, generates a control signal correspondingly and transmits the control signal to the sensor unit. According to the control signal and the moving path of the mouse, the sensor unit correspondingly generates a displacement signal to the processor and enables the mouse to execute the cursor moving function in accordance with the displacement signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Yin Yu Lin
  • Publication number: 20130043830
    Abstract: A mouse charging device is applying to an electronic device which comprises a power supply and a first connecting port. The mouse charging device comprises a mouse and a receiver. A charging module of the mouse is disposed in a shell of the mouse, and a first conductive piece of the mouse is disposed on the shell. The first conductive piece is electrically connected to the charging module. The receiver comprises a second connecting port and a second conductive piece. The second connecting port is electrically plugged in the first connecting port and electrically connected to the power supply. The second conductive piece is selectively coupled to the first conductive piece of the mouse. As the second conductive piece and the first conductive piece are coupled together, the power supply of the electronic device is available to charge the charging module of the mouse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD
    Inventor: YIN-YU LIN
  • Publication number: 20120319953
    Abstract: A switch device includes a positive power terminal, a negative power terminal, a plurality of battery slots and a change-over switch. Each battery slot has a positive battery terminal and a negative battery terminal. The positive battery terminal of a battery slot electrically connects to the positive power terminal. The negative battery terminal of another battery slot electrically connects to the negative power terminal. The change-over switch electrically connects with the positive power terminal, the negative power terminal, the negative battery terminal of the battery slot which electrically connecting to the positive power terminal, and the positive battery terminal of the battery slot which electrically connecting to the negative power terminal. The change-over switch is toggled to connect the battery slots as a parallel connection or a series connection optionally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Yin Yu Lin, Shu I. Chen
  • Patent number: 8284161
    Abstract: A wireless mouse for inputting commands to a host computer includes a casing, a control circuit, a wireless receiver, an electronic switch circuit and a resilient member. The control circuit includes a wireless module to transmit a wireless signal to the wireless receiver. The wireless receiver can be either received in the port of the casing or attached to a connector of the host computer. The electronic switch circuit includes a control terminal, a power input terminal connected to an external power source, and a power output terminal connected to the control circuit. The input and output power terminals are electrically connected or disconnected according to electrical potential at the control terminal. The resilient member is disposed on an inner side of the port. The resilient member is electrically connected with the control terminal by insertion of the wireless receiver in order to disconnect the input and output power terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yin-Yu Lin, Yang-Ning Lin, Sue-Yi Chen
  • Publication number: 20120249426
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a mouse with switchable operation modes and method thereof. The mouse is applicable to perform the cursor control function under normal operation. A switch signal is generated to switch a firmware that is stored in a microprocessor. Operation modes are adjusted according to the switch signal. The method includes the following steps. A first switch generates a first switch signal. A MCU executes a first logic when the MCU is triggered by the first switch signal. The mouse executes the page scroll function according to the first logic and a displacement signal when the MCU receives the displacement signal. By accessing the mouse with switchable operation modes and the method, it is advantageous to save the space of a prior mouse and meanwhile profiting users' convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD
    Inventors: YIN-YU LIN, PO-JEN SHIH, HAW-KAE HUANG
  • Patent number: 8248368
    Abstract: A computer mouse includes a casing, a skidding pad and a cushion member. The casing has a bottom surface and a side surface adjacent to a peripheral of the bottom surface. The skidding pad is applied on the bottom surface of the casing for sliding upon a working surface. The cushion member is formed at a corner defined between the bottom surface and the side surface of the casing. Additionally, when the computer mouse is stand still on the working surface, only the skidding pad is in contact with the working surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Yin-Yu Lin, Yen-Bo Lai, Ming-Yuan Chen, Shu-I Chen
  • Publication number: 20120170220
    Abstract: A keyboard including a case, a first fan, an air deflector and a keycap module is provided. The case includes a first side and a second side. The first side has an opening, the second side is disposed at a side of the first side and has at least one hole. The first fan is disposed at the second side and located between the first side and the second side. The air deflector is disposed between the first side and the second side of the case and corresponding to the hole of the second side and the opening of the first side. The keycap module is disposed at the opening of the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
    Inventors: Yin-Yu Lin, Yen-Bo Lai, Po-Jen Shih, Shu-I Chen
  • Publication number: 20120169601
    Abstract: A wireless mouse and a charging system using the same are provided. The wireless mouse includes a main body, an intermediary unit, a battery and a wireless transmitting unit. The main body has a bottom surface. The intermediary unit includes a frame, a first connector and a second connector. The frame is connected to the bottom surface of the main body. The first and second connectors are accommodated in the frame. The battery is disposed in the main body and electrically connected to the intermediary unit. The wireless transmitting unit is disposed on one side of the intermediary unit with the intermediary unit located between the wireless transmitting unit and the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
    Inventors: Yin-Yu Lin, Shu-I Chen
  • Publication number: 20120092255
    Abstract: An assembled type mouse and a replaceable input component thereof are disclosed. The assembled type mouse includes a socket base and at least a replaceable input component, wherein the socket base includes a first electrical connector and a signal process unit. The replaceable input component includes a second electrical connector and two signal input members. The replaceable input component is simultaneously mechanically and electrically connected to the socket base by plugging the second electrical connector into the first electrical connector, makes an input signal input by the signal input member transmitted to the signal process unit by passing through the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YIN-YU LIN, SHU-I CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120062462
    Abstract: A mouse device pad with accommodating structure includes a mouse pad body and a plurality of fasten members, wherein the fasten members are positioned respectively at each side edge of the body's right/wrong side, and the fasten members are corresponding to one another for bonding together, such that when the fasten members are corresponding to the other ones for bonding together, the mouse pad body are bended to form an accommodated room within the mouse pad body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Yin-Yu Lin, Po-Jen Shih, Sue-Yi Chen
  • Publication number: 20120062461
    Abstract: A system for displaying information of a mouse or a keyboard device with built-in display unit, includes a storage unit for storing a plurality of macros, a display unit for displaying the macros, and a control unit for controlling the information of macro which displayed by the display unit, wherein the control unit switch the macro stored in the storage unit and display the information of macro on the displaying unit as soon as received a switch signal, and the control unit transfer the switched macro to the computer as soon as received a transfer signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Yin-Yu Lin
  • Patent number: 8125775
    Abstract: A thin type mouse includes a main body and a finger ring. The main body has a top surface and a bottom surface. The finger ring is removably attached to the top surface of the main body. The finger ring not only can prevent the user's palm from sliding off the main body, but also can force the user's palm to rest on the top surface of the main body. Therefore, the user's hand is not easily tired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yin Yu Lin, Shu I Chen
  • Patent number: D700181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yin Yu Lin, Yen Bo Lai, Yi Tien Huang