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Michael Chen

Michael Chen, Cupertino, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100078055NANOSTRUCTURE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL IMPLEMENTING SAME - A photovoltaic nanostructure according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an electrically conductive nanocable coupled to a first electrode, a second electrode extending along at least two sides of the nanocable, and a photovoltaically active p-n junction formed between the nanocable and the second electrode. A photovoltaic array according to one embodiment includes a plurality of photovoltaic nanostructures as recited above. Methods for forming nanostructures are also presented.04-01-2010
20100112748METHODS FOR FORMING NANOSTRUCTURES AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS IMPLEMENTING SAME - A method for forming a nanostructure according to one embodiment includes creating a hole in an insulating layer positioned over an electrically conductive layer; and forming a nanocable in the hole such that the nanocable extends through the hole in the insulating layer and protrudes therefrom, the nanocable being in communication with the electrically conductive layer. Additional systems and methods are also presented.05-06-2010

Michael Chen, Kitchener CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100278043METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING DEGRADATION OF A MEDIA SERVICE - A method and device for identifying degradation in service quality for a wireless media service. The wireless media service has a known expected packet generation rate, which may be determined by the device based upon the codec and payload size selected on initiating the media service. At a receiving device, the packets actually received by the device from the other termination point are counted over a time period, and this number is compared with the number of packets that were expected based upon the known packet generation rate. From this comparison a packet loss rate may be determined. If the packet loss rate exceeds a threshold level, then the device may issue a user alert, terminate the service, or take other action. The threshold level may be established based upon a packet loss rate corresponding to a significant degree of service quality degradation.11-04-2010
20110249591METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING DEGRADATION OF A MEDIA SERVICE - A method and device for identifying degradation in service quality for a wireless media service. The wireless media service has a known expected packet generation rate, which may be determined by the device based upon the codec and payload size selected on initiating the media service. At a receiving device, the packets actually received by the device from the other termination point are counted over a time period, and this number is compared with the number of packets that were expected based upon the known packet generation rate. From this comparison a packet loss rate may be determined. If the packet loss rate exceeds a threshold level, then the device may issue a user alert, terminate the service, or take other action. The threshold level may be established based upon a packet loss rate corresponding to a significant degree of service quality degradation.10-13-2011

Patent applications by Michael Chen, Kitchener CA

Michael Chen, Hsin-Chu TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100085938WiFi network system for performing a high-speed handover of voice and multimedia data and method applied to the same - A WiFi network system for performing a high-speed handover of voice and multimedia data includes a wireless station (STA), a network router for connecting to the Internet; first and second smart base stations respectively connected with the Internet through the network router, wherein the second smart base station is adjacent to the first smart base station. Each of the smart base stations covers an area in order to register the STA located in the area and connect the STA with the Internet through the first or a second smart base station and the network router.04-08-2010
20100091741WiFi system and method with high-speed mobile voice and video data communication - A WiFi system with high-speed mobile voice and video data communication includes a plurality of mobile devices and a WiFi base station connected to a WiFi network. The WiFi base station transmits and receives packets to/from a mobile device within a time frame. The time frame is repeated at a predetermined period of time and divided into a plurality of variable-size time slots, each slot being assigned to a mobile device. The WiFi base station is based on an IEEE 802.11 standard to transmit/receive the packets respectively. Accordingly, all the WiFi base stations can use a single channel such that the handover between the WiFi base stations can be performed at high speed.04-15-2010
20100128670Base station interference-free antenna module and WiFi base station mesh network system using the antenna module - A base station interference-free antenna module includes a plurality of high frequency transceivers respectively facing different directions, and an antenna controller electrically coupled to the high frequency transceivers. The antenna controller is electrically coupled to a signal processor in order to receive a signal transmitting/receiving request output by the signal processor to accordingly select a high frequency transceiver to transmit or receive a circularly polarized high frequency signal. The system includes two WiFi base stations, each having the base station interference-free antenna module and a signal processor, and the high frequency signals wirelessly transmitted between the WiFi base stations in the system are circularly polarized.05-27-2010
20100128671Interference-free antenna module and WiFi network system using the antenna module - An interference-free antenna module includes a WiFi interference-free antenna module having a plurality of high frequency transceivers respectively facing different directions, and an antenna controller electrically coupled to the high frequency transceivers respectively. The antenna controller receives a signal transmitting/receiving request output by a signal processor to accordingly select one of the high frequency transceivers to transmit or receive a circularly polarized high frequency signal. The antenna module also includes a consumer equipment interference-free antenna module having a circular polarization antenna unit. The WiFi network system includes a WiFi base station and a consumer equipment.05-27-2010

Michael Chen, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100124676MANAGING GAS BUBBLES IN A LIQUID FLOW SYSTEM - A system and method for managing gas bubbles in a liquid flow system are described. In particular, according to the system and method, novel techniques reduce a volume of cavities in the liquid flow system and limit a cross-sectional area of the liquid flow system to a maximum cross-sectional area of tolerably sized bubbles. In this manner, by reducing the cavity volumes and limiting cross-sectional areas, the formation of intolerably sized bubbles and the aggregation of tolerably sized bubbles into intolerably sized bubbles are each substantially prevented. Also, bubbles may be removed from the system to reduce the quantity of bubbles that are to be managed.05-20-2010
20100124678FUEL CELL FEED SYSTEMS - Fuel feed systems capable of providing substantially consistent flow of fuel to a fuel cell and also capable of tolerating varying pressures from a reservoir (also referred to as fuel supply or fuel cell cartridge) and the fuel cell while maintaining substantially consistent control flow to the fuel cell are disclosed.05-20-2010
20100124689SYSTEM TO RESERVOIR CONNECTOR - A system-to-reservoir connector is disclosed in which a system-side-sub-connector and a reservoir-side-sub-connector provide for a fluid connection that is resilient to external forces, is substantially leak-proof upon insertion and retraction, and is orientation independent.05-20-2010

Michael Chen, Scarsdale, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090287559TabTab - Electronic advertisements and other types of electronic information are distributed based on user profiles and in particular, collections of widgets. User profiles may be generated based on a combination of user searches for specific items or points of interest. Alternatively user interests may be determined by the customized tabs setup by said user for his own personal web portal. User entered information and information inferred or derived from user behavior and interaction patterns may be used to determine the type of directed advertisement to be targeted to a specific user. The use and collection of various widgets may also be recorded by a user profile to determine a user's preferences and interests. An advertisement may be distributed by segmenting a user population according to user profile information and one or more attributes of the advertisement. Users may further interact with the widgets in a variety of ways including specifying product request details such as make, model, price and color, requesting additional information about the advertised product or service and/or requesting communications with an advertiser without compromising their privacy. Thus, unnecessary surfing of the internet may be eliminated for updated information and internet commerce.11-19-2009

Michael Chen, Danvers, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090189766REMOTE WAFER PRESENCE DETECTION WITH PASSIVE RFID - The present invention involves a system and method of remotely detecting the presence of a wafer comprising, a passive RFID circuit, wherein the RFID circuit is attached to an end of a transfer arm located inside a vacuum chamber of an ion implantation system, a reader located outside the vacuum chamber, and wherein the RFID tag provides an indication relating to whether or not a wafer is secured by the transfer arm.07-30-2009

Michael Chen, Taipei Hsien TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080302507Adjustable cooling apparatus - An adjustable cooling apparatus to disperse heat generated by an electronic device mainly includes a heat transfer portion attached to the electronic device to transfer heat generated by the electronic device and a heat dispersing portion to receive the heat from the heat transfer portion and disperse the heat. The heat transfer portion and the heat dispersing portion are coupled through a toggle mechanism such that the heat dispersing portion can be tilted relative to the heat transfer portion at an angle which is adjustable. The cooling apparatus is mounted onto the electronic device through a base. The base has a turning mechanism coupling with the heat transfer portion so that the cooling apparatus is swivelable in a desired direction relative to the electronic device. An air fan is fastened to the heat dispersing portion to drive airflow to pass through the heat dispersing portion to improve cooling efficiency.12-11-2008
20080303366Electric fan and casing thereof - The present invention discloses an electric fan and a casing thereof, wherein the casing wall can be arbitrarily detached to from an air flow inlet. The four corner elements of the casing define an assembly space where the electric fan is accommodated. First fixing members and second fixing members matching each other are respectively formed in the corner elements and the casing walls; the first and second fixing members can thus be assembled together or separated apart. Thereby, an electric fan casing having detachable casing walls is thus achieved.12-11-2008
20090022588Electric fan module and airflow conduction structure thereof - The present invention discloses an electric fan module and an airflow conduction structure thereof, wherein the airflow conduction structure is coupled to an electric fan and guides the central airflow to fan blades to reduce wind resistance and wind shear. The airflow conduction structure has an airflow conduction body and at least one airflow conduction groove arranged axially on the airflow conduction body. The airflow conduction body has a first end face and a second end face, and the first end face is greater than the second end face. The airflow conduction grooves are arranged between the first and second end faces.01-22-2009
20090108817Method for actuation by boosting power source voltage - A method for actuation by boosting power source voltage includes: determining an overclocking range of an electronic device, setting a duty frequency of the electronic device, detecting actuation conditions of the electronic device, and switching actuation power value. First, get the upper limit of the duty frequency of the electronic device to determine the overclocking range of the electronic device; then determine the duty frequency of the electronic device after actuated, detect the electronic device to get an actuation power from a power source and determine whether the electronic device is started properly. If the electronic device is not started properly, alter the voltage of the actuation power, and determine again the actuation condition of the electronic device. By means of the aforesaid procedure the actuation power voltage value input to the electronic device can be regulated to actuate the electronic device.04-30-2009
20090154092WIND DIRECTION-ADJUSTABLE HEAT-DISSIPATION FAN MODULE - The present invention discloses a wind direction-adjustable heat-dissipation fan module, which is arranged inside a computer and provides heat-dissipation air current for electronic devices inside the computer. The wind direction-adjustable heat-dissipation fan module of the present invention comprises a support unit arranged inside the computer. An electric fan is pivotally coupled to the support unit, and the electric fan can have a rotation trip with respect to the support unit. According to the layout of the electronic devices inside the computer, the electric fan can be rotated pivotally with respect to the support unit to adjust the angle of the wind outlet. The present invention can solve the incapability of the conventional heat-dissipation fan to adjust the angle thereof, which causes inferior heat-dissipation inside a computer.06-18-2009

Patent applications by Michael Chen, Taipei Hsien TW

Michael Chen, Hsin Tien City TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080216337Tape rule having identifying pattern and mark dimensions - A tape rule having identifying pattern and mark dimensions in which graduated measuring marks are printed on the front surface of the ruler blade. Furthermore, a hook is disposed on the end of the ruler blade to provide for pulling out the ruler blade when length measurements are taken by the user. The back surface of the ruler blade has identifying patterns, graduated lines, measurement unit numerals, and written explanation areas printed at a quantity of specific relative positions. The measurement positions of the graduated lines and the graduated measuring marks on the front surface are aligned and also respectively collocated with matching identifying patterns and written explanation areas, in which are printed simple character-based explanations. As such, the present invention is a tape rule structure that provides for rapid and accurate pattern indication and measurement position.09-11-2008
20080271322Art knife - An art knife comprised of a case, the case consisting of a left case half and a right case half, with a blade control mechanism capable of reciprocal movement contained in the interior section of the art knife. The blade control mechanism includes a semicircular, saddle-shaped push button that enables left- and right-handed operation during the cutting of an object which, based on the angle and orientation of the object, obtains the most appropriate directional application of force. Additionally, a blade replacement key is disposed that provides for convenient blade changing, the overall arrangement of the invention herein thereby enhancing art knife utility and, furthermore, increasing manufacturing practical value.11-06-2008
20090064525Structure tape rule hook - An improved structure tape rule hook that provides a hook of the tape rule which has an attractive component. The hook is a planar component bent vertically to thereby form a hook mounting element at its upper extent, and disposed on the hook mounting element are a plurality of elongated round holes and, furthermore, the other side is bent downward vertically to form a hook measuring element. The hook measuring element has a containment recess, which is die extruded, enabling the embedding of the attractive component in order to fix it onto the hook measuring element. As such when taking measurements the attractive component of the tape rule increases user convenience, thereby enhancing the practical value of the tape rule provided by the improved structure tape rule hook of the invention herein.03-12-2009

Patent applications by Michael Chen, Hsin Tien City TW

Michael Chen, Hsin-Chu City TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090059863Method and system of wireless communication for mobile voice data - The present invention relates to a method and a system of wireless communicating voice data. When wireless communicating voice data, there is no need to collect the related information of the voice data into a multiple voice packet. Therefore, the ratio of the voice data in the multiple voice packet is increased remarkably to improve the efficiency of the wave band of the wireless communication. This method and the system therefore will provide high speed VoIP voice hand-over capability such that when the handset end-user is in high speed moving condition, the voice package can hand-over from one base station to next base station. For low power system such as WiFi, this method and the system thereof provides the best voice mobility capability.03-05-2009

Michael Chen, Yung Kong City TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090053887WIREBOND PAD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP OR WAFER - In the present invention, copper interconnection with metal caps is extended to the post-passivation interconnection process. Metal caps may be aluminum. A gold pad may be formed on the metal caps to allow wire bonding and testing applications. Various post-passivation passive components may be formed on the integrated circuit and connected via the metal caps.02-26-2009

Patent applications by Michael Chen, Yung Kong City TW

Michael Chen, Bella Vista AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090044808Patient interface - A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a nasal prong assembly including a pair of nasal prongs structured to sealingly communicate with nasal passages of a patient's nose in use and headgear to maintain the nasal prong assembly in a desired position on the patient's face. The headgear includes side straps and rigidizers provided to respective side straps. Each rigidizer includes a first end portion that provides a connector structured to engage a respective end of the nasal prong assembly and an inwardly curved protrusion in the form of a cheek support that curves inwardly of the connector. The cheek support is adapted to follow the contour of the patient's cheek and guide a respective end portion of the side strap into engagement with the patient's cheek to provide a stable cheek support.02-19-2009

Michael Chen, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110272976TATTOO CHAIR - A tattoo chair, comprises a backrest (11-10-2011

Michael Chen, Fremont, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110278258Device and Method for Indirect Modulation of Detection Environment - A system and method of indirectly modifying an environmental condition at a test site in one embodiment includes providing a test site on a substrate, providing a first activatable stimulant at the test site, providing an actuator configured to activate the first activatable stimulant at the test site, controlling the actuator to activate the first activatable stimulant, and modifying the local chemical environment at the test site with the first activated stimulant.11-17-2011

Michael Chen, Taichung City TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110287873Strengthened Support Structure for a Net Post Assembly Used in Ball Games - A strengthened support structure for a net post assembly used in ball games comprises a plurality of lower support units disposed between two lateral support rod assemblies thereof, and each of the lower support units includes a first support section, a second support section, and a support body. The first support section and the second support section are connected to define an angle therebetween, and the support body is connected to the free ends of the first support section and the second support section. Each of the lower support units acts as an independent stress-sharing structure, so that stress can be equally distributed over the lower support units. The angle defined between the first support section and the second support section cooperate with the support body to strengthen the structural strength of the respective lower support units, which maintains the distance between the two lateral support rod assemblies constant.11-24-2011

Michael Chen, Singapore SG

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120077231Thermal Microvalves - The movement and mixing of microdroplets through microchannels is described employing silicon-based microscale devices, comprising microdroplet transport channels, reaction regions, electrophoresis modules, and radiation detectors. The discrete droplets are differentially heated and propelled through etched channels. Electronic components are fabricated on the same substrate material, allowing sensors and controlling circuitry to be incorporated in the same device.03-29-2012

Michael Chen, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120115236Device and Method For Indirect Electronic Condition Control in Biomolecule Detection Platforms - A system and method of indirectly modifying an environmental condition at a test site in one embodiment includes providing a test site on a substrate, providing a hydrogel composition loaded with a chemical factor at the test site, providing an actuator configured to activate the hydrogel composition to release a chemical factor at the test site, controlling the actuator to activate the hydrogel composition to release a chemical factor at the test site, and modifying the local chemical environment at the test site with the chemical factor.05-10-2012