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Chang, Tu-Cheng

Chao-Hsiung Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120037947LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PACKAGE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A light emitting diode package comprises a substrate with a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, a circuit on the substrate, a support on the substrate for reinforcing strength of the substrate, a plurality of light emitting diodes on the substrate and electrically connected to the circuit, and a cover layer on the plurality of light emitting diodes. A method for manufacturing a light-emitting diode package is further provided.02-16-2012

Che-Jui Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090244861SERVER ENCLOSURE WITH TRANSFER CARD MODULE - The invention relates to a server enclosure with a transfer card module with a chassis having a side, a mounting bracket attached to the side of the chassis, and a transfer card secured to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a first sidewall and an opposite second sidewall. A first receiving slot is defined between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The transfer card includes a printed circuit board. A first connector and a second connector are disposed on one side of the printed circuit board. The first connector is located between the printed circuit board and the first sidewall of the mounting bracket. The second connector is proximate to the mounting bracket and aligned with the first receiving slot of the mounting bracket.10-01-2009
20100149738PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY - A PCB assembly includes a PCB. The PCB includes a detecting pad, a detecting voltage terminal and the controller. The detecting pad includes an accessing layer and a grounding layer. The grounding layer is connected to the ground. The accessing layer is electrically insulated from the grounding layer. The detecting voltage terminal is connected to the accessing layer of the detecting pad. The controller is connected to the accessing layer of the detecting pad. When the accessing layer is not connected to the grounding layer, the controller receives a high level voltage signal from the detecting pad. When the accessing layer is connected to the grounding layer, the controller receives a low level voltage signal from the detecting pad, and therefore the PCB is capable of determining what computer system the PCB is coupled with.06-17-2010

Chieh-Ling Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120037947LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PACKAGE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A light emitting diode package comprises a substrate with a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, a circuit on the substrate, a support on the substrate for reinforcing strength of the substrate, a plurality of light emitting diodes on the substrate and electrically connected to the circuit, and a cover layer on the plurality of light emitting diodes. A method for manufacturing a light-emitting diode package is further provided.02-16-2012

Chien-Huang Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110126089Electronic device and method of browsing web albums thereon - An electronic device browses Web albums. The electronic device includes a connecting module, a download module, a parser module, and a display. The connecting module connects to a Website. The download module downloads a first Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) Web file of the Website associated with Web albums. The parser module parses the first HTML Web file to get Web album information. The display displays Web albums according to the Web album information.05-26-2011
20120036451ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING RECORDING MEETING CONTENTS - An electronic device includes a screen, a processor, and a storage unit. The storage unit stores one or more computerized instructions. The storage unit includes a meeting user interface (UI) module. The meeting UI module includes a meeting information display sub-module and an application control sub-module. The meeting information display sub-module is may display meeting subject item, an attendee contact list, and a file list on a desktop of the display screen. The application control sub-module may display shortcuts on the desktop of the display screen. The shortcuts are associated with a voice recording application, a note application, and a task editing application.02-09-2012
20120040656ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE WORKING MODE THEREOF - An electronic device includes a display, a location-positioning module, a timer, a storage unit. The location-positioning module detects a current location. The timer determines current time. The storage unit includes a mode switch module. The mode switch module controls a current working mode based on the current location or the current time.02-16-2012

Chi-Kuei Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090021527METHOD FOR DISPLAYING BITMAP WITH ADDITIONAL COLORS - An exemplary method for displaying bitmap with additional colors, includes: reading a bitmap and a first palette associated with the bitmap from a memory; dividing the bitmap into a color-unchanging portion and a color-changing portion; reading a second palette from the memory; associating the color-changing portion with the second palette; and displaying the color-unchanging portion using colors from the first palette and the color-changing portion using colors from the second palette.01-22-2009

Chin-Chia Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110265103OPTICAL DISC PLAYER - An optical disc player includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a tray. The upper housing is adapted to combine with the lower housing to form a receiving space. The tray is adapted to load an optical disc. The tray divides the receiving space into a lower space and an upper space. The tray defines at least one through hole for communicating the lower space and the upper space.10-27-2011
20110265104OPTICAL DISC PLAYER - An optical disc player includes a case, a tray received in the case, and a decelerating member. The tray is adapted to hold an optical disc. The decelerating member integrates with the case, and is capable of stopping the rotating optical disc by friction generated between the decelerating member and edge of the rotating optical disc.10-27-2011

Ching-Chou Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090264055ROLLING MACHINE - A rolling machine includes a first clipping component, a second clipping component, a lifting component, and a holding assembly. The first clipping component has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second clipping component has a third surface configured to contact the first surface and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface. The lifting component is connected to the first clipping component and configured to drive the first clipping component to move back and forth. The holding assembly has a first and second holders configured to be symmetrically positioned on both sides of the first clipping component.10-22-2009
20110031108SPUTTERING DEPOSITION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A sputtering deposition method is utilized by a sputtering deposition apparatus including a first chamber, a second chamber, a first carrier, and a second carrier. Some first substrates are positioned in the first carriers in the first chamber for heating. The first carriers in the first chamber and the second carriers in the second chamber are exchanged. The first substrates in the second chamber are sputtered. The second carriers in the first chamber and the first carriers in the second chamber are exchanged. The first substrates in the first chamber are taken out.02-10-2011
20110036708MAGNETRON SPUTTERING DEVICE - An exemplary magnetron sputtering device includes a target, a magnet arrangement, and a driving system. The target defines a magnet-receiving space therein. The magnet arrangement is received within the magnet-receiving space. The driving system is configured for driving the magnet arrangement to spin and move back and forth.02-17-2011
20110174607COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. A portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value for L* in a range from about 70.44 to about 72.44, a value for a* in a range from about −7.84 to about −6.84 and a value for b* in a range from about −8.57 to about −7.57 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174661COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and the color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. A portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 40.34 to about 42.34, a value of a* in a range from about 0.11 to about 1.11 and a value of b* in a range from about 2.24 to about 3.24 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174662COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. Portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 17.93 to about 19.93, a value of a* in a range from about 23.74 to about 24.74 and a value of b* in a range from about 2.20 to about 3.20 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174663COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and the color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. Portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 57.57 to about 59.57, a value of a* in a range from about 1.04 to about 2.04 and a value of b* in a range from about 6.64 to about 7.64 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174664COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and the color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. Portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 81.59 to about 83.59, a value of a* in a range from about −0.55 to about 0.45 and a value of b* in a range from about −0.60 to about 0.40 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174666COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region, and the color layer is located over the smooth region of the base. The color layer includes titanium, and has a value for L* in the range from 51.55 to 52.55, a value for a* in the range from 13.12 to 14.12 and a value for b* in the range from 6.27 to 7.27 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage, (CIE, International Commission on Illumination) LAB system. The bonding layer is located between the substrate and the color layer, providing adhesion therebetween. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174667COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. A portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 32.51 to about 34.51, a value of a* in a range from about −8.74 to about −7.74 and a value of b* in a range from about −12.39 to about −11.39 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174668COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. A portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 50.77 to about 52.77, a value of a* in a range from about −0.93 to about 0.07 and a value of b* in a range from about −1.26 to about −0.26 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174669COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. Portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 59.12 to about 61.12, a value of a* in a range from about 0.17 to about 1.17 and a value of b* in a range from about 2.40 to about 3.40 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174670COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. A portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 81.43 to about 83.43, a value of a* in a range from about 0.30 to about 1.30 and a value of b* in a range from about 2.11 to about 3.11 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174671COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. A portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 36.54 to about 38.54, a value of a* in a range from about 0.04 to about 1.04 and a value of b* in a range from about 1.88 to about 2.88 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174672COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. A portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 49.07 to about 51.07, a value of a* in a range from about 0.19 to about 1.19 and a value of b* in a range from about 1.94 to about 2.94 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174673COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. A portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 81.76 to about 83.76, a value of a* in a range from about −0.63 to about 0.37 and a value of b* in a range from about −1.04 to about −0.04 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110174674COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. A portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 51.00 to about 53.00, a value of a* in a range from about −1.04 to about −0.04 and a value of b* in a range from about 1.88 to about 2.88 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110175500COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. A portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 75.26 to about 77.26, a value of a* in a range from about 0.42 to about 1.42 and a value of b* in a range from about 9.36 to about 10.36 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110177351COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. Portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value for L* in a range from about 18.14 to about 19.14, a value for a* in a range from about 13.39 to about 14.39 and a value for b* in a range from about −32.46 to about −31.46 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011
20110177357COLORED DEVICE CASING AND SURFACE-TREATING METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. The color layer includes titanium. Portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 39.68 to about 41.68, a value of a* in a range from about 4.80 to about 5.80 and a value of b* in a range from about 6.88 to about 7.88 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage, (CIE, International Commission on Illumination) LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.07-21-2011

Patent applications by Ching-Chou Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Chiung-Li Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100113103COMMUNICATION APPARATUS WITH INCOMING CALL PROMPT - A communication apparatus with incoming call prompt is provided. The communication apparatus includes an input unit, a receiver, an indicator light, a memory, and a processor. The processor connected with the indicator light and the memory, is configured for controlling the indicator light to emit corresponding colored light as a prompt.05-06-2010
20100117851ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH INCOMING MESSAGE PROMPT - An electronic apparatus with incoming message prompt is provided. The electronic apparatus includes an input unit, a receiver, an indicator light, a memory, and a processor. The processor connected with the indicator light and the memory, is configured for controlling the indicator light to flash corresponding colored lights in different rates according to the message ID table and the incoming message.05-13-2010
20100214227DUAL SCREEN PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A dual screen portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a first group of function interfaces, a second group of function interfaces, a first screen, a second screen and a central processing unit. The first screen is configured for displaying the first group of function interfaces. The second screen is configured for displaying the second group of function interfaces. The central processing unit is configured for controlling one of the first screen or the second screen to be in an activated state and the other to be in an inactivated state, performing functions corresponding to the function interfaces, and controlling the activated screen to display the function interfaces.08-26-2010
20100253824DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME - A digital photo frame (DPF) includes a main body, a supporting member, a holding member, and an image capturing member. The main body includes a storage unit and a display unit. The supporting member is connected to the main body for receiving a paper printed photo. The holding member is rotatably connected to the main body.10-07-2010
20100254695IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS - An image capturing apparatus includes a support assembly, a holding member, and an image capturing member. The support assembly includes a base member and a support member. The support member is configured for receiving a paper printed photo. The holding member is rotatably connected to the support member. The image capturing member is mounted on a bottom surface of the holding member. When the holding member is kept in an open position, the image capturing member is activated to capture an image of the paper printed photo received in the base member.10-07-2010
20110050578ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SWITCHABLE INPUT MODES AND METHOD THEREOF - A method of switching input modes includes: generating a switch signal in response to user input; recording a duration of the switch signal; comparing the recorded duration of the switch signal with a predetermined time interval; generating a first switch signal if the recorded duration of the switch signal is equal to or greater than the predetermined time interval, or generating a second switch signal if the recorded duration of the switch signal is less than the predetermined time interval; and switching a first input mode to a second input mode according to the first switch signal, or switching the second input mode to the first input mode according to the second switch signal.03-03-2011

Chuan-Kai Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120087603SEALING MECHANISM AND PACKING DEVICE WITH THE SAME - A sealing mechanism includes a holding member and a securing member. A positioning hole is defined in the holding member and two flanges extend from the holding member and cooperatively defining a gap for receiving a packing bag. The securing member is received in the holding member and includes a positioning post. The securing member deforms the two flanges between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the two flanges extend outside in opposite direction so that an acute angle defined between the two flanges, and the positioning post is disengaged from the positioning hole. In the second position, the two flanges are substantially parallel to each other, the positioning post is engaged in the positioning hole, and the securing member is engaged with the packing bag.04-12-2012

Chun-Wei Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110122569EXPANSION CARD RETENTION ASSEMBLY AND COMPUTER INCORPORATING THE SAME - A retention assembly for securing an expansion card includes a support plate, a retention seat mounted on the supporting plate, and a holder located on the retention seat. The support plate defines a through hole therein. The retention seat defines a sliding groove therethrough aligning with the through hole of the support plate. The holder includes a clamping portion at one end thereof. The holder extends through the sliding groove of the retention seat and the through hole of the supporting plate. The clamping portion extends beyond the supporting plate for clamping the expansion card.05-26-2011
20110139952BRACKET FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A bracket for mounting a data storage device thereon includes a holding frame and an operating structure. The holding frame includes a substrate and first and second sidewalls extending from two opposite sides of the substrate. A receiving space is defined in the holding frame for receiving the data storage device therein. The operating structure is mounted to the first sidewall and includes an active member and a passive member connected with the active member. The active member defines a receiving groove for receiving one side of the data storage device therein. The passive member defines a sliding groove for receiving one end of the active member therein. The active member is slideable in the sliding groove of the passive member. The passive member is slideable along the first sidewall.06-16-2011
20110157779ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH LOCKING MODULE - An electronic device includes a chassis, a cover on the chassis, a fixing member fixed on the cover and a handling member. A pair of latches are arranged on the chassis and each define a latching hole. The fixing member includes a substrate and a pair of side plates each defining a locking groove. A pair of catches extend upwards from the substrate and each define a locking groove. Cooperatively the locking groove and the latching groove forms a closed groove. The handling member includes a pivot received in the closed groove, and a pair of shafts in the guiding grooves. Firstly, the handling member rotates around the shafts to cause the pivot to engage with the latch, and then rotates into the aperture around the pivot to cause the shafts to move upwards to make the cover moving relative to the chassis to lock with the chassis.06-30-2011

Ethan Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120047296CONTROL MODULE FOR COMMUNICAION NETWORKS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A control module for controlling a communication network includes a master control unit generating a master control signal and a master pulse signal, a slave control unit generating a slave control signal; and a switch unit electrically connected to the master control unit, the slave control unit, and the communication network. The switch unit includes a timer and a multiplexer. The timer receives the master pulse signal, generates a first selecting signal when the master pulse signal exists, or generates a second selecting signal when the master pulse signal stops. The multiplexer receives the master control signal, the slave control signal, and the first/second selecting signal, transmits the master control signal to the communication network when receiving the first selecting signal, or transmits the slave control signal to the communication network when receiving the second selecting signal.02-23-2012

Fa-Hsiang Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120026080ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND UNLOCKING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device and a method enables an unlock operation of the electronic device. When the electronic device in a lock state is moved for the unlock operation, the electronic device receives a three-axis acceleration vector of the electronic device from an accelerometer. The electronic device analyzes three movement directions of the electronic device along three coordinate axes. The electronic device determines whether the analyzed three movement directions are the same as three predetermined movement directions along the three coordinate axes. If the analyzed three movement directions are the same as the three predetermined movement directions along the three coordinate axes, the electronic device is changed from the lock state to an unlock state.02-02-2012

Feng-Hua Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100088547COMPUTER MOTHERBOARD AND POWER-ON SELF-TEST METHOD THEREOF - An exemplary computer motherboard of a computer includes a basic input output system (BIOS) chip having a detecting module, a plurality of function elements, and a control chip connected to the BIOS chip. The control chip includes a plurality of detecting pins each corresponding to a corresponding one of the plurality of function elements. Each of the plurality of detecting pins is grounded via a switch. Each of the plurality of detecting pins is connected to a power source via a resistor. The detecting module of the BIOS chip is configured for detecting voltage levels of the plurality of detecting pins of the control chip, and controlling power states of the plurality of function elements according to the voltage levels of the plurality of detecting pins of the control chip.04-08-2010

Han-Zen Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100277424ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING WORD INPUT - An electronic device and a method for predicting word input include generating a virtual keyboard comprising a plurality of virtual keys and receiving input letters and searching an English word database according to the input letters. The electronic device and the method further include retrieving the one or more possible words that begin with the input letters, confirming one or more virtual keys corresponding to the retrieved one or more possible words, and displaying the confirmed one or more virtual keys different from other virtual keys.11-04-2010

Hsin-Pei Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110262767SURFACE HARDENED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD MAKING SAME - A surface hardened substrate includes a base, a transition layer disposed on a surface of the base, and a hard layer disposed on the transition layer. The transition layer includes at least two kinds of transition metals. The hard layer includes an alloy and a nonmetal. The alloy includes the at least two kinds of transition metals.10-27-2011
20110262769SURFACE HARDENED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD MAKING SAME - A surface hardened substrate includes a base, a transition layer disposed on a surface of the base, and a hard layer disposed on the transition layer. The transition layer includes at least two kinds of transition metals. The hard layer includes a composite that comprises the at least two kinds of transition metals and a nonmetal.10-27-2011
20110305893ALUMINUM ALLOY-AND-RESIN COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An aluminum alloy-and-resin composite includes an aluminum alloy substrate and resin composition formed on the substrate. The substrate is subjected to electrochemically etched and formed with nano-pores on its surface. The resin composition integrally couples to the surface of the aluminum alloy substrate by filling the nano-pores. The resin composition contains crystalline thermoplastic synthetic resins.12-15-2011
20110318558COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a bonding layer comprised of TiNbN, a transition layer comprised of TiSiNbN formed on the bonding layer, and an outmost layer comprised of TiSiNbN formed on the transition layer. The percentage of atomics Ti and Nb in the outmost layer are respectively lower than the percentage of atomics Ti and Nb in the transition layer, and the percentage of atomic Si in the outmost layer are higher than the percentage of atomic Si in the transition layer.12-29-2011
20120009398HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HOUSING - A housing includes a substrate; a corrosion resistance layer deposited on the substrate; a bonding layer deposited on the corrosion resistance layer; and an abrasion resistance layer deposited on the bonding layer01-12-2012
20120018296CONTINUOUS VACUUM SPUTTERING METHOD - A continuous vacuum sputtering method includes the steps of providing a substrate; providing a continuous vacuum sputtering machine comprising a depositing chamber. The depositing chamber comprising at least one vacuum chamber, each vacuum chamber having a cathodic arc emitting source located therein; the substrate being loaded in the continuous vacuum sputtering machine; depositing a coating on the substrate by cathodic arc deposition using the cathodic arc emitting source.01-26-2012
20120018340DEVICE HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A device housing is provided. The device housing includes a substrate, a silicon dioxide film formed on the substrate, and a zinc oxide film formed on the silicon dioxide film. The silicon dioxide film has micrometer sized structures. The zinc oxide film has nanometer sized structures. A method for making the device housing is also described there.01-26-2012
20120021210ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A article made by vacuum deposition, includes a substrate; and a color layer deposited on the substrate, wherein the color layer has an L* value between about 75 to about 80, a a* value between about −5 to about −10, and a b* value between about 15 to about 20 in the CIE LAB color space.01-26-2012
20120021244PROCESS FOR JOINING STAINLESS STEEL PART AND ALUMINA CERAMIC PART AND COMPOSITE ARTICLES MADE BY SAME - A process for joining a stainless steel part and a alumina ceramic part, comprising steps of: providing a metal part made of stainless steel, a ceramic part made of alumina ceramic, and a nickel foil; bring the metal part, ceramic part, and nickel foil into contact, with the nickel foil inserted between the metal part and ceramic part; applying a joining pressure of about 20˜60 MPa to the parts to be joined; and simultaneously applying a pulse electric current to the parts while the joining pressure is applied for heating up the parts to a joining temperature of about 950° C. to about 1150° C. at a rate of about 50˜300° C./min, maintaining the joining temperature for about 20˜40 minutes.01-26-2012
20120021245PROCESS FOR JOINING CARBON STEEL PART AND ZIRCONIA CERAMIC PART AND COMPOSITE ARTICLES MADE BY SAME - A process for joining a carbon steel part and a zirconia ceramic part, comprising steps of: providing a metal part made of carbon steel, a ceramic part made of zirconia ceramic, and a titanium foil; bringing the metal part, ceramic part, and titanium foil into contact, with the titanium foil inserted between the metal part and ceramic part; applying a joining pressure of about 10˜50 MPa to the parts to be joined; and simultaneously applying a pulse electric current to the parts while the joining pressure is applied for heating up the parts to a joining temperature of about 800° C. to about 1100° C. at a rate of about 50˜600° C./min, maintaining the joining temperature for about 10˜50 minutes.01-26-2012
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20120028072COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a deposited layer. The deposited layer is a nickel-titanium carbonitride layer.02-02-2012
20120028074COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a nano-composite base comprising a number of films, the films stacked together one after another. Each film includes a nickel-titanium carbonitride layer and a titanium carbonitride layer.02-02-2012
20120034438COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A coated article comprises a substrate; a bonding layer deposited on the substrate; and a composite layer deposited on the bonding layer. The composite layer includes an equal number of alternating chromium-nitride layers and aluminum-nitride layers.02-09-2012
20120034452ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An article includes a substrate and a color layer deposited on the substrate. The color layer has an L* value between about 36 to about 48, an a* value between about 4 to about 5, and a b* value between about 2 to about 4 in the CIE L*a*b* color space.02-09-2012
20120034487COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a nano-composite layer including an equal number of films. The films are stacked on top of each other one after another. Each film includes a zirconium-copper carbonitride layer and a zirconium carbonitride layer.02-09-2012
20120034489COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a nano-composite layer including a plurality of films. The films are stacked together one after another. Each film includes a zirconium-copper carbonitride layer and a zirconium carbonitride layer.02-09-2012
20120040116DEVICE HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A device housing is provided. The device housing includes a substrate, and a photochromic coating formed on the substrate. The photochromic coating includes at least one of a silver chloride-cuprous chloride mixture, a silver bromide-cuprous bromide mixture, and a silver chloride-cuprous chloride-silver bromide-cuprous bromide mixture. A method for making the device housing is also described therein.02-16-2012
20120040163COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a zirconium yttrium carbon-nitride layer including a first surface and an opposite second surface, the atomic carbon content and the atomic nitrogen content in the zirconium yttrium carbon-nitride layer gradually increasing from the first surface to the second surface.02-16-2012
20120042991PROCESS FOR SURFACE TREATING ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM ALLOY AND HOUSING MADE BY SAME - A housing includes a substrate made of aluminum or aluminum alloy, an ion implantation layer formed on the substrate, and a vacuum coated layer formed on the ion implantation layer. The ion implantation layer is implanted with one or more ion species selected from the group consisting of nitrogen ion, oxygen ion, and boron ion and is substantially comprised of one or more selected from the group consisting of aluminum nitride, aluminum oxide, and aluminum boride. The implanted ions can improve the compactness of the ion implantation layer. Thus, the corrosion resistance of the housing can be improved.02-23-2012
20120043299METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE OF METAL AND RESIN - A method for manufacturing a composite of metal and resin including following steps: providing a metal piece; cleaning the metal piece in a degreasing agent solution; etching the surface of the metal piece by focused ion beam to form a pattern of nanopores; inserting the metal piece into a mold and heating the metal piece to reach a temperature in a range of 100° C. to 350° C.; and injecting molten resin material on the metal piece. The resin material is combined with the metal piece when the resin material is cool.02-23-2012
20120043689METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE OF METAL AND RESIN - A method for manufacturing a composite of metal and resin includes steps of: providing a metal piece; cleaning the metal piece in a degreasing agent solution; partially shielding the metal piece and remaining portions of the metal surface uncovered; blasting the metal piece with hard particles to form a plurality of micro pores in the uncovered portion; inserting the metal piece into a mold; injecting molten resin material on the metal piece, the resin material combined with the metal piece when the resin material is cool.02-23-2012
20120045614COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes an anti-fingerprint layer. The anti-fingerprint layer comprises tin dioxide-aluminum oxide, and defines a plurality of nano scale concavities therein.02-23-2012
20120045621COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a anti-fingerprint layer. The anti-fingerprint layer comprises zinc oxide-aluminum oxide, the anti-fingerprint layer comprises a plurality of nano scale concavities therein.02-23-2012
20120045640ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An article includes a substrate; and a color layer deposited on the substrate, wherein the color layer has an L* value between about 28 to about 32, an a* value between about −1 to about 1, and a b* value between about −1 to about 1 in the CIE L*a*b* color space.02-23-2012
20120045659PROCESS FOR SURFACE TREATING ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM ALLOY AND ARTICLE MADE WITH SAME - An article, includes a substrate made of aluminum or aluminum alloy and a AlON coating formed on the substrate. The AlON coating comprises, between about 50% and about 80% of atomic Al; between about 15% and about 40% of atomic O; and between about 5% and about 10% atomic N.02-23-2012
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20120058361DEVICE HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A device housing is provided. The device housing includes a substrate, a barrier layer formed on the substrate, an illuminating layer formed on the barrier layer, and a protective layer formed on the illuminating layer. The barrier layer is made of titanium. The illuminating layer is made of rare-earth aluminates. The protective layer is made of silica dioxide. A method for making the device housing is also described there.03-08-2012
20120062081HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HOUSING - A housing includes a substrate; an aluminum layer deposited on the substrate; and an ion implantation layer formed on the aluminum layer, the ion implantation layer comprising aluminum(II) oxide solid solution phase and aluminum oxide solid solution phase. The disclosure further includes a method for manufacturing the housing. The method includes the following steps: providing a substrate made of aluminum alloy; depositing an aluminum layer on the substrate, the aluminum layer is deposited on the substrate with an aluminum target by magnetron sputtering process; and forming an ion implantation layer on the aluminum layer, the ion implantation layer is formed on the aluminum layer by implanting ions of oxygen into the aluminum layer, and the ion implantation layer comprising aluminum(II) oxide solid solution phase and aluminum oxide solid solution phase.03-15-2012
20120064266HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HOUSING - A housing includes a substrate; and a corrosion resistance layer deposited on the substrate. The corrosion resistance layer is a cerium oxide doped silicon nitride layer.03-15-2012
20120064363COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A coated article includes a substrate, a catalyst layer, a bonding layer and a hydrophobic layer. The catalyst layer made of tin is formed on the substrate. The bonding layer is formed on the catalyst layer, including titanium, tin, stannic oxide and titanium dioxide. The hydrophobic layer made of silicon-nitrogen is formed on the bonding layer.03-15-2012
20120064364COATED ARTICLE - A coated article includes a substrate, and a coating deposited on the substrate that comprises an equal number of alternating densification layers and corrosion resistance layers. The densification layers are made of tin or aluminum; the corrosion resistance layers are made of chromium, niobium, vanadium, zirconium, titanium, or manganese.03-15-2012
20120064366HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HOUSING - A housing includes a substrate, an aluminum layer deposited on the substrate, and an aluminum oxynitride layer deposited on the aluminum layer. The aluminum layer includes aluminum. The aluminum oxynitride layer includes aluminum, nitride, and oxygen. A method for manufacturing the housing comprises providing a substrate, depositing an aluminum layer on the substrate, and depositing an aluminum oxynitride layer on the aluminum layer.03-15-2012
20120064368COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A coated article includes a substrate, a catalyst layer and a self-cleaning layer. The catalyst layer made of nickel is formed on the substrate. The self-cleaning layer is formed on the catalyst layer, including titanium, nickel, nickel oxide and titanium dioxide.03-15-2012
20120067721TARGET ASSEMBLY - A target assembly includes a base comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The base defining a threaded hole; a magnetron mounted on a first surface; a target movably mounted to the second surface, the target defining an opening corresponding to the threaded hole, the opening including a first end and a second end; and a screw. The screw can slide in the opening from the first end to the second end so the position between magnetron and the target is adjusted to adjust the bombarded area of the target.03-22-2012
20120070653COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is provided. The coated article includes a substrate, and an anti-fingerprint layer formed on the substrate. The anti-fingerprint layer is a nano aluminum-oxygen-carbon-nitrogen (Al—O—C—N) layer. A method for making the coated article is also described there.03-22-2012
20120077002COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is provided. The coated article includes a substrate, a first anti-fingerprint layer formed on the substrate, and a second anti-fingerprint layer formed on the first anti-fingerprint layer. The first anti-fingerprint layer is a polytetrafluoroethylene layer. The second anti-fingerprint layer is a compound layer of polytetrafluoroethylene and aluminum-oxygen-nitrogen. A method for making the coated article is also described therein.03-29-2012
20120077009COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a deposited layer. The deposited layer is a zirconium yttrium nitride layer.03-29-2012
20120077024HOUSING AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A housing includes a substrate and a nano-composite layer deposited on the substrate. The nano-composite layer includes a number of metal oxide nitride layers and a number of Ce layers. Each metal oxide nitride layer alternates with a Ce layer, and the outermost nano-composite layer is a metal oxide nitride layer. The metal in the metal oxide nitride layer aluminum, titanium, silicon, chromium, or zirconium.03-29-2012
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20120088083COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a nano-composite layer including a plurality of stacked films. Each film includes a zirconium nitride layer and a zirconium yttrium nitride layer.04-12-2012
20120090868HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A housing for an electronic device includes a metal substrate and a luminous layer formed on the metal substrate, the luminous layer mainly comprises ZnO mixed with In. The disclosure also described a method to make the housing.04-19-2012
20120094095COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a combining layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of chromium nitride layers and a plurality of copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the combining layer. The combining layer is a chromium layer. Each chromium nitride layer interleaves with one copper-zinc alloy layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.04-19-2012
20120094096COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a combining layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of chromium nitride layers and a plurality of copper-titanium alloy layers formed on the combining layer. The combining layer is a chromium layer. Each chromium nitride layer interleaves with one copper-titanium alloy layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.04-19-2012
20120094097COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a combining layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of titanium dioxide layers and a plurality of copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the combining layer. The combining layer is a titanium layer. Each titanium dioxide layer interleaves with one copper-zinc alloy layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.04-19-2012
20120094098COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a combining layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of silicon dioxide layers and a plurality of copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the combining layer. The combining layer is a silicon layer. Each silicon dioxide layer interleaves with one copper-zinc alloy layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.04-19-2012
20120094108COMPOSITE OF METAL AND RESIN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A composite of metal and resin includes a metal piece and a resin piece. The metal piece includes a surface. Micropores are formed on the surface. The micropores have inlet diameters smaller than bottom diameters thereof. The resin piece is partially inserted into the micropores to combine with the metal piece.04-19-2012
20120094145PROCESS FOR JOINING STAINLESS STEEL PART AND ZIRCONIA CERAMIC PART AND COMPOSITE ARTICLES MADE BY SAME - A process for joining a stainless steel part and a zirconia ceramic part comprising: providing a SUS part, a ZrO04-19-2012
20120100381PROCESS FOR JOINING STAINLESS STEEL PART AND SILICON CARBIDE CERAMIC PART AND COMPOSITE ARTICLES MADE BY SAME - A process for joining a stainless steel part and a silicon carbide ceramic part comprising: providing a SUS part, a SiC ceramic part, a Mo foil and a Ti foil; placing the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil, the Ti foil, and the SUS part into a mold, the Mo foil and the Ti foil located between the SiC ceramic part and the SUS part, the Mo foil abutting the SiC ceramic part, the Ti foil abutting the SUS part and the Mo foil; placing the mold into a chamber of an hot press sintering device, heating the chamber and pressing the SUS part, the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil, and the Ti foil at least until the SUS part, the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil and the Ti foil form a integral composite article.04-26-2012
20120100388PROCESS FOR JOINING STAINLESS STEEL PART AND TITANIUM CARBIDE CERAMIC PART AND COMPOSITE ARTICLES MADE BY SAME - A process for joining a stainless steel part and a titanium carbide ceramic part comprising: providing a SUS part, a TiC ceramic part, a Ti foil and a Fe foil; placing the TiC ceramic part, the Ti foil, the Fe foil, and the SUS part into a mold, the Ti foil and the Fe foil located between the TiC ceramic part and the SUS part, the Ti foil abutting the TiC ceramic part, the Fe foil abutting the SUS part and the Ti foil; placing the mold into a chamber of an hot press sintering device, heating the chamber and pressing the SUS part, the TiC ceramic part, the Ti foil, and the Fe foil at least until the SUS part, the TiC ceramic part, the Ti foil and the Fe foil form a integral composite article.04-26-2012
20120100389COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article includes a substrate, an anti-corrosion layer formed on the substrate and a decorative layer formed on the anti-corrosion layer. The substrate is made of aluminum or aluminum alloy. The anti-corrosion layer is an aluminum layer. The coated article has improved corrosion resistance.04-26-2012
20120103819ALUMINUM ARTICLE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - An aluminum article includes a substrate made of aluminum or aluminum alloy, a porous aluminum oxide layer formed on the substrate, and a transparent vacuum coated layer formed on the aluminum oxide layer. The aluminum oxide layer has a top surface and a plurality of pores defined therein. The pores run through the top surface and each pore is formed by peripheral wall and bottom wall. The vacuum coated layer covers the top surface as well as the peripheral walls and bottom walls of the pores, thereby forming a profile corresponding to the aluminum oxide layer.05-03-2012
20120107606ARTICLE MADE OF ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM ALLOY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - An article includes a substrate made of aluminum or aluminum alloy, an insulating coating formed on the substrate, and an anticorrosive coating formed on the insulating coating. The insulating coating is composed of electrically insulating ceramic material or polymer. The anticorrosive coating is a ceramic coating formed by physical vapor deposition.05-03-2012
20120107640PROCESS FOR JOINING CARBON STEEL PART AND SILICON CARBIDE CERAMIC PART AND COMPOSITE ARTICLES MADE BY SAME - A process for joining a carbon steel part and a silicon carbide ceramic part, comprising steps of: providing a carbon steel part, a SiC ceramic part, and a Ni foil; bringing surfaces of the carbon steel part, SiC ceramic part, and Ni foil into contact, with the Ni foil inserted between the carbon steel part and SiC ceramic part; applying a pulsed electric current to the parts to be joined, heating the parts to a joining temperature of about 800-1100° C., and simultaneously applying a joining pressure of about 20-60 MPa to the parts while the current is applied, and maintaining the joining temperature and the joining pressure for about 10-30 minutes.05-03-2012
20120107641PROCESS FOR JOINING STAINLESS STEEL PART AND SILICON CARBIDE CERAMIC PART AND COMPOSITE ARTICLES MADE BY SAME - A process for joining a stainless steel part and a silicon carbide ceramic part comprising: providing a SUS part, a SiC ceramic part, a Mo foil and a Ni foil; depositing a nickel coating on a surface of the SiC ceramic part; placing the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil, the Ni foil, and the SUS part into a mold, the Mo foil and the Ni foil located between the SiC ceramic part and the SUS part; placing the mold into a chamber of an hot press sintering device, heating the chamber and pressing the SUS part with the nickel coating, the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil, and the Ni foil at least until the SUS part, the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil and the Ni foil form a integral composite article.05-03-2012
20120107643COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A coated article includes a substrate, an anti-corrosion layer formed on the substrate, and a decorative layer formed on the anti-corrosion layer. The substrate is made of magnesium or magnesium alloy. The anti-corrosion layer is a magnesium layer. The coated article has improved corrosion resistance.05-03-2012

Hsiu-Lung Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
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Jen-Jou Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090023337Electrical connector - An electrical connector could mounted onto a PCB comprising an insulating housing with a plurality of contacts; a shielding surrounding the housing; an IC component congregating several ESD protecting members and electrical connecting the contacts. Said contacts consists of several signal contacts and at least a grounding contact; the electro-static of the signal contacts flow through the IC component to the grounding contact. Each contact comprises a soldering portion protruding out of a bottom side of the connector; at least one elastic arm extends from a top side of the connector corresponding to the soldering portions; and the IC component is sandwiched between the elastic arm and the soldering portions.01-22-2009
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Jia-Ren Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

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20100034415PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SPATIAL MODULE - A portable electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board, a speaker and a spatial module. The housing includes a bottom wall and a circular wall extending from the bottom wall. The bottom wall defines a sound-emitting hole. The bottom wall and the circular wall define a receiving cavity. The circuit board is positioned on the circular wall to cover the receiving cavity and includes a first surface and an opposite second surface and defines a through hole running through the circuit board. The through hole is in communication with the receiving cavity. The speaker is electrically fixed to the first surface and received in the receiving cavity with the sound-emitting surface thereof facing the sound-emitting hole. The spatial module positioned on the second surface defines a groove in communication with the through hole.02-11-2010

Jo-Yu Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120047296CONTROL MODULE FOR COMMUNICAION NETWORKS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A control module for controlling a communication network includes a master control unit generating a master control signal and a master pulse signal, a slave control unit generating a slave control signal; and a switch unit electrically connected to the master control unit, the slave control unit, and the communication network. The switch unit includes a timer and a multiplexer. The timer receives the master pulse signal, generates a first selecting signal when the master pulse signal exists, or generates a second selecting signal when the master pulse signal stops. The multiplexer receives the master control signal, the slave control signal, and the first/second selecting signal, transmits the master control signal to the communication network when receiving the first selecting signal, or transmits the slave control signal to the communication network when receiving the second selecting signal.02-23-2012

Juey-Fong Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

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20090188841AUTOMATIC MATERIALS SORTING DEVICE - An exemplary automatic materials sorting device (07-30-2009
20090191039TRANSPORT ARM AND ASSEMBLY LINE USING THE SAME - A transport arm of the present disclosure includes a pneumatic cylinder and an acting arm. The pneumatic cylinder includes a main body, a piston rod, a piston and a guiding pin. A chamber is defined in the main body. The piston rod is partially received in the chamber of the main body. The piston rod defines a guiding groove therein, and a section of the guiding groove is slanted relative to an axis of the piston rod. The piston is fixed to the piston rod and partitions the chamber of the main body into two chambers. The guiding pin is fixed to the main body, and an end of the guiding pin adjacent to the guiding groove of the piston rod moveably engages in the guiding groove. The acting arm is fixed to an end of the piston rod opposite to the piston.07-30-2009
20090196727FLIPPING APPARATUS - An exemplary flipping apparatus includes a slider, a flipping member and a holding table. The slider is slanted relative to the horizon. A first end of the flipping member is connected to the slider. The flipping member includes a first flipping plate and a second flipping plate facing the first flipping plate. The first flipping plate and the second flipping plate are contoured to define a workplace groove to receive a workpiece to be flipped. An angle defined by the slider and an end section of the first flipping plate opposite to the slider is less than an angle between the slider and the horizon. The holding table is connected to a second end of the flipping member, and the second end is opposite to that of the first end of the flipping member.08-06-2009
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Jui-Chen Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090036115SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING GSM MODULES - A method for testing GSM modules includes the following steps of: switching a power supply on; controlling the power supply to provide power to a GSM module; generating a command that establishes a connection between the GSM module and a network; transferring the command to the GSM module; signaling the GSM module to invoke the command, and acquiring test data from the GSM module; determining whether the GSM module is normal by determining whether the GSM module is connected to the network; switching the power supply off; and generating a test result.02-05-2009

Jung-Lin Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100039155TIME DELAY CIRCUIT FOR USE IN A RESET CIRCUIT - A time delay circuit for providing a time delay to a reset circuit includes a first circuit, a second circuit, an AND gate and a control signal input. The first circuit includes a first resistor and a first capacitor. The second circuit includes a second resistor and a second capacitor. The AND gate includes a first input, a second input and an output. The first capacitor includes an input coupled to a power source via the first resistor, and an output grounded. The second capacitor includes an input coupled to the control signal input and an output grounded. The first input of the AND gate is coupled to the input of the first capacitor, the second input coupled to the input of the second capacitor, and the output configured for coupling to a integrated circuit to reset.02-18-2010

Jun-Jong Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090326686PARAMETER SETTING DEVICE FOR MOTOR DRIVER - A parameter setting device includes a microprocessor, a command port, a display unit, an input unit, and a memory unit. The microprocessor electrically connects to the command port, the display unit, the input unit, and the memory unit.12-31-2009
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Kai-Yen Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090059963LINE TERMINAL FOR DETERMINING OPERATIONAL STATUS OF A U INTERFACE - A line terminal for determining operational status of a U interface includes a time presetting module, a current detecting module, a cycle selecting module, a timer, and a synchronization determining module. The time presetting module is for presetting a plurality of time cycles. The current detecting module is for detecting a loop current flowing via the U interface. The cycle selecting module is for selecting a time cycle from the plurality of time cycles. The timer is for timing during the time cycle. The synchronization determining module is for determining if a line terminal has been synchronized with a digital service unit. The operational status of U interface is determined to be working normally when the line terminal has been synchronized with the digital service unit. A method for determining the operational status of U interfaces is also provided.03-05-2009

Keng-Tuan Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110096175METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A FOCAL LENGTH OF A CAMERA - One method of adjusting a focal length of a camera obtains a captured image of the camera by an application server, where a user can log onto the application server and decides if there is a need to adjust the focal length of the camera again. Another method obtains a captured image of the camera by an application server, determines if a quality of the captured image is acceptable by the application server, and sends the determination results to a mobile device. The focal length of the camera is adjusted again by checking the determination result on the mobile device.04-28-2011

Ming-Chou Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110178858ELECTRONIC SHOPPING SYSTEM - An electronic shopping system includes a mobile terminal comprising a non-volatile display unit, a volatile display unit, a microprocessor and a receiving unit configured to receive sales information from a server. The sales information comprise coupons, merchandise sort icons, and merchandise name icons, and each of the merchandise sort icons is associated with a part of the merchandise name icons, and each of the merchandise name icons is associated with one of the coupons, each of the coupon comprises a code. The microprocessor displays the merchandise sort icons and the merchandise name icons on the volatile display unit, and further displays one coupon on the non-volatile display unit.07-21-2011
20120103384INFORMATION INPUT MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An information input module for an electronic device includes a substrate, a first electrode made up of transparent conductive materials, a second electrode, and a solar cell layer disposed between the first and second electrodes. The solar cell layer includes a plurality of solar cells electrically insulated from each other. The plurality of solar cells generates electrical signals in response to a user's operations to activate functions of the electronic device. The first electrode is disposed between the substrate and the solar cell layer. Both the first and second electrodes are electrically connected to each of the plurality of solar cells for transmitting the electrical signals to the electronic device. The electrical signals reflect changes of electrical parameters of one or more solar cells of the plurality of solar cells when light beams are blocked from reaching on, wholly or partially, the one or more solar cells.05-03-2012

Ming-Shiung Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

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20090120674BUILT-IN BATTERY ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY WITH A CIRCUIT BOARD - A built-in battery assembly (05-14-2009
20090303689CHIP CARD HOLDING MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A chip card holding module (12-10-2009

Pai-Hao Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

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20100320841REAL TIME CLOCK DRIVING CIRCUIT - A real time clock driving circuit for driving a real time clock includes a power source, a flash driving circuit, a switch circuit, and an electronic source. The flash driving circuit includes a booster, a charging capacitor, and a number of first resistor dividers. The anode of the charging capacitor and the first resistor dividers are coupled to an output of the booster. A node is defined between the at least one resistor divider defined. The switch circuit includes a MOS transistor and a second resistor divider. The source of the MOS transistor is coupled to the node. The gate is coupled to the node via the second resistor divider. The drain is coupled to the power input of the real time clock. The power source is coupled to the input of the booster, the gate, and the power input of the real time clock.12-23-2010

Ping-Chun Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

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20100285833RF FRONT-END CIRCUIT - A RF front-end circuit connected to an antenna module includes a plurality of main transmission circuits, an assistant transmission circuit, a signal coupling circuit, and a switching module. Each of the main transmission circuits amplifies original signals as first amplified signals which include non-linear distortion. The assistant transmission circuit assists at least one of the main transmission circuits to reduce non-linear distortion. The signal coupling circuit coupled to the at least one main transmission circuit samples the first amplified signals from the main transmission circuit to obtain sampling signals. The assistant transmission circuit calculates the non-linear distortion of the main transmission circuit according to the sampling signals and the original signals, and generates compensation signals accordingly. The signal coupling circuit feeds back the compensation signals to the main transmission circuit to decrease non-linear distortion in the first amplified signals.11-11-2010

Shu-Chi Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090243129DETECTING APPARATUS - A detecting apparatus and method for detecting deformation of a fixed mold plate of an injection molding machine. The apparatus includes a mounting member and an elastic member that is received in the through hole of the mounting member and generally positioned at the center thereof. The apparatus also has a contacting member that is received in the through hole and positioned near or at the first end surface, and a sliding member that is slidably received in the through hole near or at the second end surface. A blocking member is attached to the second end surface of the mounting member. A pressure sensor is fixed between the blocking member and the contacting member.10-01-2009
20100031013INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEM AND PARAMETER SETTING METHOD THEREOF - An injection molding machine system for setting system parameters provides an interface unit displaying a boot interface, a common module interface, a new module setting interface, and a main operating interface. If not all the system parameter values need be modified, the system parameters are loaded on the boot interface and the main operating interface are started. If some of the system parameter values need be modified, the system parameter values are loaded, modified, and saved on the common module interface and the main operating interface are started. If all the system parameter values need be set, the system parameter values are saved on the new module setting interface and the main operating interface are started. If the system parameter values modified need be fine-tuned, the system parameter values are fine-tuned on the main operating interface.02-04-2010
20100064056COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A communication system includes a computer terminal and a server. The computer terminal includes a command control module and a response detecting module. The server includes a response control module. The command control module is configured for sending a command to the server. The response control module is configured for receiving the command, calculating a command check reference value according to the received command using a first formula, and sending a response to the response detecting module. The response detecting module is configured for calculating a response check reference value according to the response using a second formula. If the response check reference value is not equal to the response checksum bits value, the command control module resends the command corresponding to the received command to the server.03-11-2010

Shuo-Hsiu Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110047763FASTENER AND DEVICE HOUSING USING THE SAME - A device housing includes a main body and a hook portion. The main body defines a connecting hole. The hook portion is formed on an end of the main body. A width of the connecting hole gradually decreases from a first end to a second end, along a direction towards the hook portion. When the molten material flowing through the connecting hole cools, a plastic engaging portion is formed in the connecting hole to securely engage the fastener.03-03-2011
20110048627METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DEVICE HOUSING - A method for manufacturing a device housing, including attaching an adhesive member on an edge of a glass plate, positioning the glass plate and a metal member in an injection mold, the metal member opposite to the edge of the glass plate, and injecting molten plastic material into the injection mold, thus forming a plastic frame coating the glass plate and the adhesive member by the injection mold.03-03-2011
20110049139DEVICE HOUSING - A device housing includes a glass plate and a plastic frame. The glass plate is received in the plastic frame. The glass plate forms a positioning surface in an edge. The plastic frame and the glass plate are integrally formed, thus the plastic frame connects the glass plate with no gap, and the plastic frame forms a connecting portion combined with the positioning surface.03-03-2011

Shu-Wei Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110267785HINGE ASSEMBLY AND PORTALE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A hinge assembly includes an axle portion having first and second ends, a first hinged portion, a second hinged portion, and at least one conductive member. The first hinged portion is inserted into one end of the axle portion. The other end of the axle portion is received the second hinged portion. The conductive member is positioned between the axle portion and one of the first hinged portion and the second hinged portion.11-03-2011

Tang-Yu Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100153110VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A voice recognition system and method of a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device has a storage device which stores voice templates and characteristics of each of the voice templates. The method recognizes voice data form a sound input, calculates a similarity ratio between characteristics of the sound input and the characteristics of each of the voice templates, and sorts the voice templates according to the similarity ratio in a list of text symbols representing the voice templates. The list of text symbols can be selected as a proper text input by a user.06-17-2010
20100216446MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOCATING THE MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mobile electronic device stores a standard voice command and a voice command identification standard. When an incoming call is regarded as a missed call and a voice command is detected, the mobile electronic device compares characteristics of the voice command with characteristics of the standard voice command, so as to determine if the voice command satisfies the voice command identification standard. The mobile electronic device further activates a ringing circuit to play a predetermined ring tone in response that the voice command satisfies the voice command identification standard, so as to help a user locate the mobile electronic device even if the mobile electronic device is in a silent mode.08-26-2010

Te-Ming Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110234015COOLING SYSTEM AND SEVER USING SAME - A cooling system is used in a server. The server includes an uninterruptible power supply. The cooling system includes a protecting unit, a transformer unit and a alternating current powered fan. The protecting unit is electrically connected to the uninterruptible power supply for suppressing harmful factors in the power provided by the uninterruptible power supply. The transformer unit is electrically connected to the protecting unit for transforming the power outputted from the protecting unit. The alternating current powered fan is connected to the transformer unit for getting power from the transformer unit.09-29-2011

Teng-Yuan Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110047559OPTICAL DISK DRIVE - An optical disk drive includes a main body and a tray. The main body includes a housing and two rails disposed in the housing. The tray is slidably coupled to the two rails, and is operable to be switched between a first state and a second state. The tray is received in the housing in the first state, and protrudes out of the housing in the second state. The main body further includes a first resisting member. The tray includes a second resisting member. The first resisting member is adapted to apply a resisting force to the second resisting member in the first state to secure the tray. The first resisting member is away from the second resisting member in the second state.02-24-2011
20110055855OPTICAL DISK DRIVE - An optical disk drive includes a main body and a tray. The main body includes a housing, a first resisting member, and two rails. The first resisting member and the two rails are disposed in the housing. The tray is slidably coupled to the two rails, and is operable to be switched between a first state and a second state. The tray is received in the housing in the first state, and protrudes out of the housing in the second state. The tray includes a second resisting member, which is capable of being elastically compressed along a resisting direction substantially perpendicular to a sliding direction of the tray. The second resisting member is resisted by the first resisting member along the resisting direction to secure the tray in the first state. The second resisting member is away from the first resisting member in the second state.03-03-2011
20110265103OPTICAL DISC PLAYER - An optical disc player includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a tray. The upper housing is adapted to combine with the lower housing to form a receiving space. The tray is adapted to load an optical disc. The tray divides the receiving space into a lower space and an upper space. The tray defines at least one through hole for communicating the lower space and the upper space.10-27-2011
20110265104OPTICAL DISC PLAYER - An optical disc player includes a case, a tray received in the case, and a decelerating member. The tray is adapted to hold an optical disc. The decelerating member integrates with the case, and is capable of stopping the rotating optical disc by friction generated between the decelerating member and edge of the rotating optical disc.10-27-2011
20120047522TRAVERSE MODULE AND OPTICAL DISC DRIVE UTILIZING THE SAME - A traverse module of an optical disc drive includes a base and a cover connected to the base that includes at least one spring tab integrally formed therewith. A pair of guide bars is connected to the base. A pickup head module is slidably connected to the guide bars. At least one adjusting member is movably connected to the base. The at least one adjusting member supports at least one of the guide bars and the at least one spring tab presses against the at least one of the guide bars, the at least one adjusting member is able to urge the at least one of the guide bars to move.02-23-2012

Tsann-Huei Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090219015APPARATUS FOR MEASURING KINETIC PARAMETERS OF PUNCH - An exemplary apparatus and method for measuring kinetic parameters of a machining tool within a press molding machine includes two magnets and two electrical conductors attached to a machining tool. The two magnets are fixed for producing two magnetic fields that are at an angle to each other. The two electrical conductors are connected to a controller to form two closed loops respectively. Each electrical conductor is located in a corresponding magnetic field and is unparallel to the direction of the corresponding magnetic field. Upon the condition that the machining tool deviates from its axial path, voltages are induced across the two electrical conductors. The controller receives the induced voltages, and determines a velocity of the machining tool's deviation from the axial path.09-03-2009
20090262976POSITION-DETERMINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A position-determining system for determining position and orientation of an object on a work surface parallel to an X-Y plane of a Cartesian coordinate system includes an image-capturing device, a processor and a recognition assistant. The image-capturing device is directed towards the work surface for capturing images of the object and sending the images to the processor. The processor processes the images captured by the image-capturing device. The recognition assistant is attached on the object. The recognition assistant includes a first recognition assistant part and a second recognition assistant part configured to be readily recognizable in an image examined by the processor. Then the processor determines position and orientation of the object via a template matching algorithm.10-22-2009

Tsung-Heng Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100259492TOUCH PANEL DISPLAY WITH INFRARED LIGHT SOURCE - An exemplary touch panel display includes a display panel, a backlight module, an infrared camera, and a processor. The display panel has a touch surface. The backlight module includes a light guide plate and a light source module. The light source module includes a first light source and a second light source. The first light source is a visible light source, and the second light source is an infrared light source. Light emitted from the light guide plate transmits through the display panel. The infrared camera is disposed above the touch surface. The infrared camera is to detect infrared images corresponding to infrared light that emits from the light emitting surface of the light guide plate. The infrared camera detects the infrared image correspondingly. The processor is to receive the infrared image from the infrared camera and calculate a coordinate location of the object relative to the touch surface accordingly.10-14-2010
20110013104OPTICAL TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE AND RELATED HAND-WRITING SYSTEM - An optical touch screen device includes a light output panel, a first polarizer, a first light-pervious plate, a liquid crystal layer and an image capture module. The light output panel includes a first surface for outputting light rays. The first polarizer is stacked on the first surface. The first light-pervious plate is arranged facing the first polarizer. The liquid crystal layer is arranged between the first polarizer and the first light-pervious plate. The liquid crystal layer includes a plurality of liquid crystal molecules aligned in predetermined orientations. The image capture module has a viewing field covering an entire surface of the first light-pervious plate. The image capture module includes a second polarizer. The second polarizer has a polarization axis associated thereof. The liquid crystal layer is configured for causing light transmitting therethrough to have a polarization direction perpendicular to the second polarization axis.01-20-2011

Yao-Nan Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120021696DATA CARD WITH USB FUNCTION - A data card includes a main chip, a switch, and an input/output interface. The input/output interface receives a voltage signal and a control signal, and transmits the voltage signal and the control signal to the switch. When the control signal is a first control signal, the switch switches on, and the voltage signal is transmitted to the main chip via the switch, causing the main chip to enable a universal serial bus (USB) function of the data card. When the control signal is a second signal, the switch switches off, and no voltage signal is supplied to the main chip, causing the main chip to disable the USB function.01-26-2012

Yao-Tin Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

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20080310122THERMAL DISSIPATING DEVICE - An exemplary thermal dissipating device is for cooling an electronic component of a circuit board. The thermal dissipating device includes a heat conductive plate with a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, a plurality of heat pipes, and a plurality of fin arrays. The heat conductive plate includes a first part with the first side in closely contact with the electronic component, and a second part perpendicularly disposed beside the first part. The heat pipes are embedded in the second side of the conductive plate, extending from the first part to the second part. One of the fin arrays is attached to the second side of the first part of the conductive plate. The others of the fin arrays are attached to the second part of the conductive plate the first and second sides respectively.12-18-2008
20090122480HEAT DISSIPATION ASSEMBLY FOR GRAPHICS CARD AND BLADE SERVER USING THE SAME - A heat dissipation assembly mounted to a main board in a blade server includes a graphics card, a heat sink, and a thermal board. The graphics card includes a GPU and a plurality of first graphics memory chips mounted on a top thereof, and a plurality of second graphics memory chips mounted on a bottom thereof. The heat sink for cooling the GPU and the first graphics memory chips, includes a base attached to the top of the graphics card, a finned part fixed to a top of the base, and a heat pipe sandwiched between the base and the finned part. A pathway of the heat pipe passes over the GPU and at least part of the first graphics memory chips of the graphics card. The thermal board is mounted to the bottom of the graphics card for cooling the second graphics memory chips.05-14-2009

Yao-Ting Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100259900HEAT SINK - A heat sink includes a cooling member to dissipate heat, and a fixing member for mounting fasteners. The cooling member includes a base and a number of fins extending from the base. The cooling member and the fixing member are independently formed, and the fixing member is fixed to a bottom of the base of the cooling member via fixing means.10-14-2010
20110069438COMPUTER ENCLOSURE - A computer enclosure includes a chassis, a mounting frame, two air-guiding members, and a fan. The chassis includes a ventilation area defining a plurality of ventilation through holes. The mounting frame is fixed to the chassis and faces the ventilation through holes. The mounting frame configured for receiving electronic components. The two air-guiding members respectively connect two opposite sides of the mounting frame to the chassis. The two air-guiding members incline relative to the mounting frame and the chassis to form an air passage. The fan is configured for exhausting air passing through the ventilation through holes and the mounting frame.03-24-2011
20110102998DISK DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A disk drive assembly includes a disk drive, a carrier containing the disk drive and a pad. The carrier includes a bottom frame and two opposite sidewalls connected to two opposite edges of the bottom frame. The pad is sandwiched between the disk drive and each of the two sidewalls.05-05-2011
20110228466ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a housing, at least one expansion card, a motherboard and a fixing member. The motherboard is assembled into the housing, and includes at least one socket member. The socket member defines at least one expansion slot to receive the expansion card. The housing includes a bottom plate and a side plate extending substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate. The fixing member is rotatably connected to the side plate. The fixing member resists an end of the expansion card away from the motherboard, such that the fixing member and the motherboard cooperatively defining an airflow channel therebetween.09-22-2011
20110235273CASE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A case includes a box, a top cover, a first airflow guide member, and a second airflow guide member. The box has an opening sealed by the top cover. The first airflow guide member and the second airflow guide member are fixed on at least one of the top cover and a side plate of the box. The first airflow guide member and the second airflow guide member are spaced from each other, and cooperatively define a guide channel. The box defines an inlet and an outlet communicating with the guide channel.09-29-2011
20110310567HEAT SINK AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An electronic device includes a chassis, a circuit board installed in the chassis, a memory card coupled to the circuit board, and a heat sink for cooling the memory card. The heat sink includes a first cooling plate, a second cooling plate, and a connection member connected between corresponding sides of the first cooling plate and the second cooling plate. A conducting member extends from the connection member, and contacts the chassis.12-22-2011
20110317359FAN DUCT FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A fan duct includes a top plate, two side plates extending downward from opposite sides of the top plate, and plural guiding plates extending downward from the top plate. The side plates and the top plates cooperatively define an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet and the air outlet are located at another two opposite sides of the top plates, respectively. The guiding plates are located between the side plates and adjacent to the air outlet. Each of the guiding plates forms a guiding face facing the air inlet. The guiding face is obliquely oriented with respect to the top plate. An electronic device incorporating the fan duct is also provided.12-29-2011
20120002371ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HEAT DISSIPATION APPARATUS - An electronic device includes an enclosure, a circuit board disposed within the enclosure, a heat sink, and a thermally conductive member. A heat-generating electronic component is fixed to the circuit board. The heat sink is in contact with the heat-generating electronic component. Two ends of the thermally conductive member are respectively fixed to the enclosure and the heat sink.01-05-2012
20120013188POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND CONTAINER DATA CENTER INCLUDING THE SAME - A power supply system includes a road electricity generating apparatus, a battery, and a voltage converter. The road electricity generating apparatus is installed in a road. The road electricity generating apparatus includes a number of piezoelectric crystals connected in series to convert potential energy of passing vehicles to electricity. The battery stores the electricity generated by the piezoelectric crystals. The voltage converter converts the electricity of the battery to a desired working voltage for the container data center.01-19-2012
20120013195POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND CONTAINER DATA CENTER INCLUDING SAME - A power supply system includes a number of aerogenerators, a number of rectifiers, and a direct current to direct current (DC/DC) converter. A first terminal of each rectifier is connected to a corresponding one of the aerogenerators. A first terminal of the DC/DC converter is connected to second terminals of the rectifiers. A second terminal of the DC/DC converter is connected to a power unit of a container data center. Each rectifier converts the alternating current (AC) generated by the corresponding aerogenerator to a pulsating direct current (DC). The DC/DC converter converts the pulsating DC to a constant voltage DC and supplies power to the power unit.01-19-2012
20120020011DATA CENTER AND SERVER MODULE OF THE SAME - A data center includes a rack mounted with two first slide rails, a server module arranged in the rack. Two second slide rails are mounted on the top and bottom sidewalls of the server module, to mate with the first slide rails, thereby slidably attaching the server module to the rack.01-26-2012
20120020014DATA CENTER AND SERVER MODULE OF THE SAME - A data center includes a server module. The server module includes a housing, and a number of heat-generating elements arranged in the housing. The housing includes a front wall, a back wall, and left and right sidewalls. When the server module runs, cool air comes into the housing through the front wall and the back wall, for cooling the heat elements, then the heated air in the housing is vented out of the housing through the left and right sidewalls by a number of fans.01-26-2012
20120026676DATA CENTER - A data center includes a housing, a number of server modules arranged in the housing, a number of cooling units arranged in the housing and above the server modules, and a fan mounted in the housing near the cooling units. When the data center is operating, heated air is driven to the cooling units by fans, and then the cooled air is driven to enter the server modules.02-02-2012
20120026679DATA CENTER - A data center includes a housing, a number of heat units arranged in the housing, and a fan mounted in the housing. When the data center runs, cool air comes into the housing through the front wall, the back wall, and the bottom wall of the housing, for cooling the heat units. The heated air is vented out of the housing through the top wall by the fan.02-02-2012
20120031125ENERGY-SAVING SYSTEM AND CONTAINER DATA CENTER INCLUDING THE SAME - An energy-saving system includes first and second infrared emitters, first and second infrared receivers, an air conditioner, and a controller. The infrared receivers send out detecting signals when the infrared receivers do not receive infrared signals of the infrared emitters. The controller controls the air conditioner to adjust temperature in a container data center according to the order of receiving the detecting signals of the first infrared receiver and the second infrared receiver.02-09-2012
20120035769SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE FAN - An electronic device and a method for controlling fan speed of the electronic device include setting a speed range corresponding to a variety of pulse-width modulation (PWM) duty cycles of the fan, and setting a speed variation value of the fan. The method further includes reading the PWM duty cycle and detecting an actual speed of the fan, and adjusting the PWM duty cycle in the PWM duty cycle instruction according to the speed variation value.02-09-2012
20120035782SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device and a method for controlling heat reflux of the electronic device include setting a speed decrease value and standard temperatures for each of the first device and the second device. The control method further includes detecting a working temperature of the second device using a temperature sensor of the electronic device, if a speed of the second fan is at a full speed. The control method further includes reducing a speed of the first fan according to the speed decrease value, if the speed of the second fan is at the full speed and the detected working temperature exceeds the standard temperature of the second device.02-09-2012
20120041597FAN SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fan speed control system includes a fan, a hardware device, and a basic input/output system (BIOS) module. The BIOS module includes a memory unit, an initial power detecting unit, a searching unit, and a control unit. The memory unit stores a matching table between of initial power ranges and corresponding fan speed control curves. The initial power detecting unit is operable to detect the initial power of the hardware device. The searching unit is operable to read the matching table and search which fan speed control curve matches with the initial power of the hardware device. The control unit is operable to select the matching fan speed control curve to control a speed of the fan.02-16-2012
20120041614FAN SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fan speed control system includes a fan, a hardware device, and a basic input/output system (BIOS) module. The BIOS module includes a memory unit, an edit unit, a searching unit, and a control unit. The memory unit stores a matching table of different hardware device numbers and corresponding fan speed control curves. The edit unit is operable to edit the matching table. The searching unit is operable to read the matching table and search which fan speed control curve matches with the hardware device number of the hardware device. The control unit is operable to select the matched fan speed control curve to control the fan speed of the fan.02-16-2012
20120041615FAN SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM - A fan speed control system includes a fan, a hardware device, a switch code module, and a basic input/output system (BIOS) module. The switch code module is operable to set a switch code. The BIOS module includes a memory unit, a switch code detecting unit, a searching unit, and a control unit. The memory unit stores a matching table of different switch codes and corresponding fan speed control curves. The switch code detecting unit is operable to detect the switch code set by the switch code module. The searching unit is operable to read the matching table and search which fan speed control curve matches with the switch code set by the switch code module. The control unit is operable to select the matched fan speed control curve to control the fan speed of the fan.02-16-2012
20120043287DATA CENTER - A data center includes a rack, and a server module installed in the rack. The server module includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and left and right surfaces. A number of closing members are positioned on the top surface, the bottom surface, and the left and right surfaces of the server module. The closing members resist against the rack to close the interstices between the rack and the server module, to avoid hot air vented from the server module flowing back through the interstice.02-23-2012
20120045982CONTAINER DATA CENTER - A container data center includes a container, a partition member received in the container, and a number of non-powered turbines installed on the top wall of the container. The container includes a top wall, a bottom wall opposite to the top wall, and a sidewall connected between the top wall and the bottom wall. The sidewall defines a number of vents. The partition member includes a first partition plate adjacent to the top wall of the container and a second partition plate extending down from sides of the first partition plate to connect to the bottom wall of the container. An air channel is formed between the partition member and the container. The cool air outside the container can flow into the air channel through the number of vents, and the hot air of the air channel flows out of the container through the number of non-powered turbines.02-23-2012
20120055940ENCLOSURE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An enclosure of an electronic device includes a bottom wall and a sidewall. The sidewall includes at least two non-coplanar portions. Each of the non-coplanar portions defines a plurality of through holes for heat dissipation.03-08-2012
20120063082DATA CENTER - A data center includes a housing and a number of server module assemblies received in the housing. Airflow interspaces are formed between neighboring server module assemblies, and between the two outmost server module assemblies and corresponding sidewalls of the housing. The airflow interspaces are alternately used for cold aisles and hot aisles. An inside of each server module is communicated with one of the hot aisles and one of the cold aisles at opposite sides of the server module. A number of cooling units are installed in the housing over the server module assemblies. A number of fans are installed in the housing to draw hot air from the hot aisles to flow through the corresponding cooling units to be cooled, and the cooled air flow into the corresponding cold aisles, thereby creating air differences in air pressure between the cold aisles and the hot aisles.03-15-2012
20120063083SERVER SYSTEM WITH HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE - An exemplary server system includes a server cabinet, two rows of racks arranged in the server cabinet, a number of servers mounted in the racks and a heat dissipating device. The server cabinet includes two side plates parallel to each other. The servers of each row are evenly distributed between the side plates. A channel is defined between the two rows of racks. The heat dissipating device includes an air conditioner arranged over the racks for generating cooling air and an air guiding mechanism. The air conditioner defines a number of apertures facing the passage. The guiding mechanism includes a number of tubes received in the passage and respectively coupled to the apertures of the air conditioner. Each of the tubes defines a number of air outlets for exhausting the cooling air towards the servers.03-15-2012
20120063086ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a chassis, a blower, a first block, and a second block. The chassis includes a top surface and a bottom surface parallel to the top surface. The blower is received in the chassis. The blower includes an upper surface, a lower surface parallel to the upper surface, and an outlet defined between the upper surface and the lower surface. The first block is disposed between the upper surface and the top surface to seal a gap between the upper surface and the top surface. The second block is disposed between the lower surface and the bottom surface to seal a gap between the lower surface and the bottom surface.03-15-2012
20120067552CONTAINER DATA CENTER - A container data center includes a container having a top wall and a number of sidewalls, a water supply pipe arranged over the top wall, a gutter disposed adjacent to a bottom of the container, a cistern communicating with the gutter, a water pump connected between the cistern and the water supply pipe, and a cooler mounted to an end of the water supply pipe connected to the water pump. An inlet and an outlet of the water pump are correspondingly connected to the cistern and water supply pipe. The water supply pipe defines a number of water discharge holes.03-22-2012
20120069512POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND CONTAINER DATA CENTER INCLUDING SAME - A power supply system provides power to a container data center. The power supply system includes a solar energy panel, to receive solar energy and output a direct current (DC) voltage. A direct current to altering current (DC/AC) voltage converting unit is connected to the solar energy panel, to receive the DC voltage from the solar energy panel and converts the received DC voltages to an AC voltage, and outputs the converted AC voltage to the container data center.03-22-2012
20120075794CONTAINER DATA CENTER WITH POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A container data center includes a power storage device, a power distribution device, a number of server systems, a portable container, and a number of power supply systems each connected between two opposite server systems in two rows. The power supply system includes a blower, a number of wind turbines, and a generator. Cooled air is blown to rotate the wind turbines by the blower, to generate mechanical energy. The generator receives the mechanical energy from the wind turbines and converts the received mechanical energy to electricity, and provides the converted electricity to the power storage device or the power distribution device.03-29-2012
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20120097375FAN SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A fan system for dissipating heat generated in an electronic device includes a processor unit, a speedometer unit connected to the processor unit, a governor unit connected to the processor unit, and a fan group including at least two fans. Each fan is connected to the speedometer unit and the governor unit and has at least two motors. The processor unit controls all the motors to rotate and thereby drives all the fans to rotate through the governor unit, and detects rotation speeds of all the motors through the speedometer unit. When a motor malfunctions, the processor unit adjusts the rotation speeds of all other motors to ensure that the fan having the malfunctioning motor and other fans are respectively provided with equal power and then rotate in equal speeds.04-26-2012
20120100793CONTAINER DATA CENTER - A container data center includes a housing for arranging servers therein, and an air purifier. The air purifier includes a hollow filtering barrel, an air outlet pipe connected between the filtering barrel and the housing, and an exhaust fan. The exhaust fan draws air from the filtering barrel through the air outlet pipe and exhausts air into the housing.04-26-2012
20120107120COOLING FAN AND ROTOR OF COOLING FAN - A cooling fan includes a frame and a rotor received in the frame. The rotor includes a hub, blades extending outwardly and radially from the hub, and a cover plate connected with the hub. The hub includes a top wall and a sidewall extending from a circumference of the top wall. The top wall of the hub defines a plurality of blind holes on an outer surface thereof, and the blind holes are shaded by the cover plate.05-03-2012

Patent applications by Yao-Ting Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Yao-Wen Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110182182PACKET FORWARDING DEVICE AND LOAD BALANCE METHOD THEREOF - A packet forwarding device stores a predetermined threshold and a predetermined condition value of a first wide area network (WAN) port, and forwards packets that comply with the predetermined condition value via the first WAN port and forwards packets that do not comply with the predetermined condition value via a second WAN port. The packet forwarding device forwards some of the packets that do not comply with the predetermined condition value via the first WAN port in order to balance loads of the first and second WAN ports if the traffic value of the packets forwarded via the first WAN port is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold.07-28-2011
20110188375EMBEDDED DEVICE AND PACKET FORWARDING METHOD - An embedded device includes a wide area network (WAN) port, a plurality of local area network (LAN) ports, and a packet forwarding module to forward packets from the LAN ports to the WAN port. The packet forwarding module detects whether any packets are being dropped in the WAN port, and turns on a bandwidth classification mechanism if the packets are being dropped. The packet forwarding module classifies packets from the LAN ports into different types, and determines the amount of traffic for each type of packet in a fixed time period. The packet forwarding module further compares whether the traffic of each type of packet exceeds a predefined threshold, regards the packets within the predefined threshold as normal packets, and the packets exceeding the predefined threshold as abuse packets. The packet forwarding module drops the abuse packets, and forwards the normal packets to the WAN port.08-04-2011
20120047271NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF PASSING DATA PACKETS THROUGH THE NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION DEVICE - A network address translation (NAT) device requests a network server to transmit an invitation packet sent by a first client to a second client, receives a reply invitation packet transmitted by the network server, and passes the reply invitation packet to the first client. The NAT device requests the network server to transmit a session packet sent by the first client to the second client, and receives a reply session packet directly sent from the second client. The NAT device passes the reply session packet through the NAT device to reach the first client on condition that a destination port in the reply session packet is the same as a source port in the session packet, so as to establish communication between the first client and the second client.02-23-2012

Yen-Chuan Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110001403ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A housing is provided, with a plurality of tridimensional patterns formed on opposite surfaces of the housing. The patterns are formed by stamping process.01-06-2011

Yuan-Ping Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100315459METHOD FOR PRINTING ON A CURVED SURFACE - A method for printing on a curved surface includes determining if a surface of a workpiece is curved, cutting an image to be printed into at least two printing areas if the surface is curved, and printing the printing area of the image on each surface of the workpiece. If the surfaces of the workpiece are not curved, the printing system directly prints the image on the workpiece. The printing system includes a rotating mechanism and a printer including an inkjet head having a plurality of nozzles. The workpiece is positioned on the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism rotates each surface of the workpiece to face the inkjet head and the inkjet head prints each printing area on it.12-16-2010
20110012952METHOD FOR PRINTING ON A WORKPIECE - A three-dimensional continuous printing method on a workpiece positioned on a rotation mechanism is described. The rotation mechanism rotates the print area of the surface of the workpiece to face the inkjet head of the printer. The inkjet head of the printer prints on the print area of the surface of the workpiece. A selection of additional print areas is offered. If the selection is requested, the rotation mechanism rotates the workpiece such that the desired print area faces the inkjet head of the printer, and selection of the other print area of the workpiece for print is confirmed. If not, the printing process is completed.01-20-2011

Yu-Lang Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120104206MOUNTING APPARATUS - A mounting apparatus comprises a shell, a positioning member, a rotating member, and a connecting member. The positioning member is secured to the shell; the connecting member is adapted to secure a camera module. The rotating member is secured to the connecting member, and extends out off the shell. The positioning member includes a first flange and a second flange, the connecting member is rotatable and secured between the first flange and the second flange, and the connecting member is rotatable between a first position by the rotating member, where the connecting member abuts the first flange, and a second position, where the connecting member abuts the second flange.05-03-2012

Yung-Po Chang, Tu-Cheng TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110296072SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PCI-E SLOTS OF COMPUTER - A method for controlling peripheral component interconnect express (PCI-E) slots of a computer reads processor configuration information of a PCI-E slot unit from a CMOS chip when the computer boots up, and controls a GPIO interface to output a first control signal to a PCI-E multiplexer according to the processor configuration information, to control a PCI-E slot unit of the computer to connect to one of processors of the computer through the PCI-E multiplexer according to the first control signal. Then the method checks whether the processor connected to the PCI-E slot unit is running normally. In addition, the method controls the GPIO interface to output a second control signal to the PCI-E multiplexer if the processor connected to the PCI-E slot unit is not running normally, to control the PCI-E slot unit to connect to another processor through the PCI-E multiplexer according to the second control signal.12-01-2011