Patents by Inventor Yuan-Mao Tsui

Yuan-Mao Tsui 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: 8787890
    Abstract: A method for saving number applied to a handheld electronic device is provided. The method has the following steps. An entered number is shown on a screen of the handheld electronic device. Whether the entered number is one of saved numbers is determined. If the entered number is not corresponding to one of the saved numbers, a save button is shown on the screen, and the entered number is saved after the save button is triggered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Yuan-Mao Tsui
  • Patent number: 8780090
    Abstract: An application executing method is provided. The application executing method is applied to a handheld electronic device having a body and a touch element. The touch element is disposed at the body. The application executing method comprises the following steps. Firstly, a communication mode is entered. Next, whether the touch element is moved is detected. If the touch element is moved, then an application is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Yuan-Mao Tsui, Hok-sum H Luke
  • Patent number: 8769414
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for reminding and browsing related information of contacts, and a recording medium using the same are provided. In the present method, a communication device displays a contact list comprising at least one contact on a screen thereof. Meanwhile, the communication device checks whether each contact has unread related information and displays an indicating icon on the corresponding contact in the contact list when it is determined that the contact has related information unread, so as to remind a user of the communication device that the contact has unread related information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Yuan-Mao Tsui
  • Patent number: 8745538
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for reminding and browsing related information of contacts, and a recording medium using the same are provided. In the present method, a communication device displays a contact list comprising at least one contact on a screen thereof. Meanwhile, the communication device checks whether each contact has unread related information and displays an indicating icon on the corresponding contact in the contact list when it is determined that the contact has related information unread, so as to remind a user of the communication device that the contact has unread related information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Yuan-Mao Tsui
  • Publication number: 20140089838
    Abstract: An electronic device and a method for displaying content on a touch screen of the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a touch screen configured to selectively display a keypad and a search list area, wherein a search list present in the search list area is generated according to data entered via the keypad; and a processor coupled to the touch screen. The processor is configured to, in response to an input signal generated in the search list area and received by the touch screen, control the touch screen to hide the keypad that is currently displayed on the touch screen and enlarge the search list area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yuan-Mao TSUI
  • Patent number: 8682277
    Abstract: A controlling method and a controlling system for a handheld communication device are provided. In the present method, a tilting state of the handheld communication device is detected by using a G-sensor when a notice is activated. Then, whether the tilting state is changed from a face up state to a face down state is determined. The handheld communication device is controlled to perform a function when the tilting state is confirmed to be changed from the face up state to the face down state. Accordingly, the handheld communication device may be controlled to perform a function timely according to the positioned state of the device without going through complicated procedures, so as to provide a more intuitive and convenient way to control the handheld communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Hok-Sum Horace Luke, Chih-Hua Wang, Ying-Huang Wu, Yi-Lin Chen, Hsiang-Yuan Peng, Yuan-Mao Tsui, Cheng-Hao Chin
  • Patent number: 8624848
    Abstract: A method for automatically hiding keypad, an electronic device, and a digital data storage medium are provided. The keypad automatically hiding method is applied to an electronic device having a touch screen. The method includes the following steps. Firstly, an input field and a keypad are shown on the touch screen. Next, an item of data is received from the keypad and inputted to the input field. Then, a search list is shown on the touch screen according to the data. Afterwards, the keypad is hidden when the input signal for checking the search list is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Yuan-Mao Tsui
  • Publication number: 20130297317
    Abstract: A method for offering suggestion during conversation, an electronic device using the same, and a non-transitory storage medium are provided. The method includes listening to a conversation on a first electronic device and a second electronic device, and determining whether the conversation satisfies a recommendation criterion. The method also includes determining whether at least one suggestion information exists in a database if the conversation satisfies the recommendation criterion. The method further includes displaying at least one suggestion option related to the at least one suggestion information on the first electronic device if the at least one suggestion information exists in the database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Yu-Cheng Lee, Yuan-Mao Tsui, Gabriel Jesse Webster
  • Publication number: 20130271432
    Abstract: An application executing method is provided. The application executing method is applied to a handheld electronic device having a body and a touch element. The touch element is disposed at the body. The application executing method comprises the following steps. Firstly, a communication mode is entered. Next, whether the touch element is moved is detected. If the touch element is moved, then an application is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Yuan-Mao Tsui, Hok-sum H. Luke
  • Patent number: 8509770
    Abstract: A method, a communication device, and a storage device for controlling communication are provided. The communication controlling method comprises the following steps. A telephone number of a receiver is provided, wherein the telephone number is corresponding to a first area. A second area where the receiver is located is provided. Whether the first and second areas are the same is determined. If the first and second areas are not the same, then a warning message is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Yuan-Mao Tsui
  • Patent number: 8471833
    Abstract: An application executing method is provided. The application executing method is applied to a handheld electronic device having a body and a touch element. The touch element is disposed at the body. The application executing method comprises the following steps. Firstly, a communication mode is entered. Next, whether the touch element is moved is detected. If the touch element is moved, then an application is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Yuan-Mao Tsui, Hok-sum H Luke
  • Publication number: 20130110826
    Abstract: A method for searching contacts, an electronic apparatus, and a storage medium using the method thereof are provided. A geographic location is received for determining a positioning coordinate corresponding to the geographic location. A number of times of a landmark positioning performed by each of the contacts at the positioning coordinate is calculated. At least one contact is output according to the number of times of landmark positioning of each of the contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yuan-Mao Tsui
  • Patent number: 8416203
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for preventing on-screen keys from being accidentally touched and a recording medium using the same are provided. In the present method, when a mobile device enters a communication mode, a user interface of the communication mode, which comprises at least one on-screen key, is displayed on a touch screen of the mobile device. Meanwhile, a protective mask is displayed on the touch screen to cover the on-screen key, and a function corresponding to the on-screen key covered by the protective mask is disabled. Accordingly, users can avoid accidentally touching the on-screen keys to make the mobile device perform false actions when speaking on the phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Yuan-Mao Tsui
  • Publication number: 20120270609
    Abstract: A controlling method and a controlling system for a handheld communication device are provided. In the present method, a tilting state of the handheld communication device is detected by using a G-sensor when a notice is activated. Then, whether the tilting state is changed from a face up state to a face down state is determined. The handheld communication device is controlled to perform a function when the tilting state is confirmed to be changed from the face up state to the face down state. Accordingly, the handheld communication device may be controlled to perform a function timely according to the positioned state of the device without going through complicated procedures, so as to provide a more intuitive and convenient way to control the handheld communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hok-Sum Horace Luke, Chih-Hua Wang, Ying-Huang Wu, Yi-Lin Chen, Hsiang-Yuan Peng, Yuan-Mao Tsui, Cheng-Hao Chin
  • Publication number: 20120220343
    Abstract: An information displaying method, a mobile phone, and a storage device are provided. The information displaying method comprises the following steps. Whether a communication process is started is determined. If the communication process is started, then telephone number information is received. Event information is obtained according to the telephone number information. The event information is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: HTC Coporation
    Inventors: Yuan-Mao TSUI, Ying-Ju Chen, Chi-Min Lee
  • Patent number: 8213999
    Abstract: A controlling method and a controlling system for a handheld communication device are provided. In the present method, a tilting state of the handheld communication device is detected by using a G-sensor when a notice is activated. Then, whether the tilting state is changed from a face up state to a face down state is determined. The handheld communication device is controlled to perform a function when the tilting state is confirmed to be changed from the face up state to the face down state. Accordingly, the handheld communication device may be controlled to perform a function timely according to the positioned state of the device without going through complicated procedures, so as to provide a more intuitive and convenient way to control the handheld communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Hok-Sum Horace Luke, Chih-Hua Wang, Ying-Huang Wu, Yi-Lin Chen, Hsiang-Yuan Peng, Yuan-Mao Tsui, Cheng-Hao Chin
  • Patent number: 8050720
    Abstract: A speed dialing method for displaying contact information for use in a mobile communication device is disclosed. Plural time threshold values and information display transparencies corresponding to the time threshold values, respectively, are defined. When the mobile communication device receives a trigger signal generated by pressing a button and a time for continuously receiving the trigger signal respectively reaches the time threshold values, contact information corresponding to the pressed button is displayed with information display transparencies corresponding to the time threshold values on a screen of the mobile communication device. When the time for continuously receiving the trigger signal reaches a dial threshold value, a contact phone number assigned to the pressed button is dialed by the mobile communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Yuan-Mao Tsui
  • Publication number: 20110263248
    Abstract: A method, a communication device, and a storage device for controlling communication are provided. The communication controlling method comprises the following steps. A telephone number of a receiver is provided, wherein the telephone number is corresponding to a first area. A second area where the receiver is located is provided. Whether the first and second areas are the same is determined. If the first and second areas are not the same, then a warning message is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Yuan-Mao TSUI