公开(公告)号：US08242834B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12766911

申请日：2010-04-25

Applicant: Chen-Jung Chuang ,  Shih-Pin Hsu ,  Cheng-Chung Huang ,  Wen-Ping Chou

Inventor： Chen-Jung Chuang ,  Shih-Pin Hsu ,  Cheng-Chung Huang ,  Wen-Ping Chou

IPC: G05F1/10 ,  G05F3/02

CPC classification number: H02M3/07

Abstract: A charge pump circuit includes an input end, a first reservoir capacitor, a second reservoir capacitor, a first output end, a second output end, and a charge pump unit. The input end is utilized for receiving an input voltage. The charge pump unit includes a first flying capacitor, a second capacitor, a plurality of switches, and a control unit. The control unit is utilized for controlling on/off state of the plurality of switches so that the first flying capacitor provides a positive charge pump voltage to the first output end or a negative charge pump voltage to the second output and the second flying capacitor provides a positive charge pump voltage to the first output end through charge and discharge process.

Abstract translation: 电荷泵电路包括输入端，第一储存电容器，第二储存电容器，第一输出端，​​第二输出端和电荷泵单元。 输入端用于接收输入电压。 电荷泵单元包括第一飞行电容器，第二电容器，多个开关和控制单元。 控制单元用于控制多个开关的接通/断开状态，使得第一飞行电容器向第一输出端提供正电荷泵电压或向第二输出端提供负电荷泵电压，并且第二飞行电容器提供一 正电荷泵电压通过充放电过程到第一输出端。

公开(公告)号：US07574639B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US11530482

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Ching-Ho Hung ,  Shih-Pin Hsu

Inventor： Ching-Ho Hung ,  Shih-Pin Hsu

IPC: G01R31/28 ,  G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/31701

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for entering special mode in integrated circuit (IC) or logic circuit are provided. The IC or logic circuit receives a plurality of data bits and a reset signal, wherein the reset signal is used to reset the IC or the logic circuit. The apparatus includes a plurality of registers and a logic circuit. The registers receive the data bits and the reset signal and output the data bits when the reset signal is transferred from a second state to a first state. The logic circuit includes a logic output terminal and a plurality of logic input terminals, wherein the logic input terminals are coupled to the registers respectively and receiving the data bits output from the registers. When the logic input terminals receive a predetermined value, the logic value output from the logic output terminal is transferred to enter the special mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在集成电路（IC）或逻辑电路中进入特殊模式的方法和装置。 IC或逻辑电路接收多个数据位和复位信号，其中复位信号用于复位IC或逻辑电路。 该装置包括多个寄存器和逻辑电路。 当复位信号从第二状态转移到第一状态时，寄存器接收数据位和复位信号并输出​​数据位。 逻辑电路包括逻辑输出端和多个逻辑输入端，其中逻辑输入端分别耦合到寄存器并接收从寄存器输出的数据位。 当逻辑输入端子接收到预定值时，从逻辑输出端子输出的逻辑值被传送进入特殊模式。

公开(公告)号：US20080072193A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11752306

申请日：2007-05-23

Applicant: Shih-Pin Hsu

Inventor： Shih-Pin Hsu

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: H01L23/544 ,  H01L27/0207 ,  H01L27/118 ,  H01L2223/54433 ,  H01L2223/5444 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/1433 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of expressing circuit version identification (VID) are disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of conductive layers and a circuit VID unit, wherein each conductive layer is provided with a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion and a third conductive portion. The first conductive portion provides a first potential. The second conductive portion provides a second potential. Each input terminal of the circuit VID unit is electrically connected to the corresponding third conductive portion of each conductive layer. The circuit VID unit outputs a circuit VID according to the potentials of the third conductive portions of the plurality of conductive layers, wherein the circuit VID is determined by the electrical connection between the third conductive portion and the first and second conductive portions of each conductive layer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种表示电路版本识别（VID）的装置和方法。 该装置包括多个导电层和电路VID单元，其中每个导电层设置有第一导电部分，第二导电部分和第三导电部分。 第一导电部分提供第一电位。 第二导电部分提供第二电位。 电路VID单元的每个输入端子电连接到每个导电层的对应的第三导电部分。 电路VID单元根据多个导电层的第三导电部分的电位输出电路VID，其中电路VID由第三导电部分和每个导电层的第一和第二导电部分之间的电连接确定 。

公开(公告)号：US20070283199A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11530482

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Ching-Ho Hung ,  Shih-Pin Hsu

Inventor： Ching-Ho Hung ,  Shih-Pin Hsu

IPC: G01R31/28

CPC classification number: G01R31/31701

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for entering special mode in integrated circuit (IC) or logic circuit are provided. The IC or logic circuit receives a plurality of data bits and a reset signal, wherein the reset signal is used to reset the IC or the logic circuit. The apparatus includes a plurality of registers and a logic circuit. The registers receive the data bits and the reset signal and output the data bits when the reset signal is transferred from a second state to a first state. The logic circuit includes a logic output terminal and a plurality of logic input terminals, wherein the logic input terminals are coupled to the registers respectively and receiving the data bits output from the registers. When the logic input terminals receive a predetermined value, the logic value output from the logic output terminal is transferred to enter the special mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在集成电路（IC）或逻辑电路中进入特殊模式的方法和装置。 IC或逻辑电路接收多个数据位和复位信号，其中复位信号用于复位IC或逻辑电路。 该装置包括多个寄存器和逻辑电路。 当复位信号从第二状态转移到第一状态时，寄存器接收数据位和复位信号并输出​​数据位。 逻辑电路包括逻辑输出端和多个逻辑输入端，其中逻辑输入端分别耦合到寄存器并接收从寄存器输出的数据位。 当逻辑输入端子接收到预定值时，从逻辑输出端子输出的逻辑值被传送进入特殊模式。

公开(公告)号：US20070030026A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：US11161399

申请日：2005-08-02

Applicant: Shih-Pin Hsu ,  Shyan-Wen Luoh ,  Feng-Jung Kuo ,  Wen-Pin Chou

Inventor： Shih-Pin Hsu ,  Shyan-Wen Luoh ,  Feng-Jung Kuo ,  Wen-Pin Chou

IPC: H03K19/173

CPC classification number: G11C17/16 ,  H01L27/112

Abstract: A multiple-time programming apparatus and method using one-time programming (OTP) elements are provided. The apparatus comprises a first adjusting OTP element, a second adjusting OTP element and a calculation device. An adjusting data is written into the first adjusting OTP element. When a modification in an IC is desired, the difference between a desired data and the prior adjusting data is written into the second adjusting OTP element. The calculation device adds the first OTP signal outputted from the first adjusting OTP element and the second OTP signal outputted from second adjusting OTP element, and outputs the resulting OTP signal with desired value. Thus, the apparatus and the method according to an embodiment of the present invention allow modification of data using the OTP elements that prevents from using expensive multiple-time programming elements.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用一次编程（OTP）元件的多次编程设备和方法。 该装置包括第一调整OTP元件，第二调整OTP元件和计算装置。 调整数据被写入第一个调整OTP元素。 当期望IC中的修改时，期望数据和先前调整数据之间的差被写入第二调整OTP元件。 计算装置将从第一调整OTP元件输出的第一OTP信号和从第二调整OTP元件输出的第二OTP信号相加，并输出所需的OTP信号。 因此，根据本发明的实施例的装置和方法允许使用防止使用昂贵的多时间编程元件的OTP元件修改数据。

公开(公告)号：US20110012671A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12766911

申请日：2010-04-25

Applicant: Chen-Jung Chuang ,  Shih-Pin Hsu ,  Cheng-Chung Huang ,  Wen-Ping Chou

Inventor： Chen-Jung Chuang ,  Shih-Pin Hsu ,  Cheng-Chung Huang ,  Wen-Ping Chou

IPC: G05F3/02

CPC classification number: H02M3/07

Abstract: A charge pump circuit includes an input end, a first reservoir capacitor, a second reservoir capacitor, a first output end, a second output end, and a charge pump unit. The input end is utilized for receiving an input voltage. The charge pump unit includes a first flying capacitor, a second capacitor, a plurality of switches, and a control unit. The control unit is utilized for controlling on/off state of the plurality of switches so that the first flying capacitor provides a positive charge pump voltage to the first output end or a negative charge pump voltage to the second output and the second flying capacitor provides a positive charge pump voltage to the first output end through charge and discharge process.

Abstract translation: 电荷泵电路包括输入端，第一储存电容器，第二储存电容器，第一输出端，​​第二输出端和电荷泵单元。 输入端用于接收输入电压。 电荷泵单元包括第一飞行电容器，第二电容器，多个开关和控制单元。 控制单元用于控制多个开关的接通/断开状态，使得第一飞行电容器向第一输出端提供正电荷泵电压或向第二输出端提供负电荷泵电压，并且第二飞行电容器提供一 正电荷泵电压通过充放电过程到第一输出端。

公开(公告)号：US07649399B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11752304

申请日：2007-05-23

Applicant: Chang-Tien Tsai ,  Cheng-Chung Shih ,  Shih-Pin Hsu

Inventor： Chang-Tien Tsai ,  Cheng-Chung Shih ,  Shih-Pin Hsu

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  H03K17/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/002 ,  H03K17/693

Abstract: A signal generating and switching apparatus and a method thereof are provided. According to a simple layout technique, the signal switching apparatus is formed in each layer of a plurality of metal layers in an integrated circuit. When there is a need to correct any one of the plurality of conductive layers in the integrated circuit, the changing of the signal switching apparatus in that conductive layer can be achieved by changing mask patterns of the conductive layer. As a result, the transmission path of signals in the conductive layer is changed, and the purpose to change output logic signals is achieved. Therefore, there is no need to change additional conductive layers, thereby significantly reducing the correcting cost of the integrated circuit.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种信号发生和切换装置及其方法。 根据简单的布局技术，信号切换装置形成在集成电路中的多个金属层的每一层中。 当需要校正集成电路中的多个导电层中的任何一个时，可以通过改变导电层的掩模图案来实现该导电层中的信号切换装置的改变。 结果，导电层中的信号的传输路径发生变化，从而实现改变输出逻辑信号的目的。 因此，不需要改变附加的导电层，从而显着地降低了集成电路的校正成本。

公开(公告)号：US5805704A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-08

申请号：US573961

申请日：1995-12-15

Applicant: Shih-Pin Hsu

Inventor： Shih-Pin Hsu

IPC: H04H20/91 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04L9/00

CPC classification number: H04H60/16 ,  H04H20/91 ,  H04H2201/70

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus provided on a game software broadcasting system for protecting the broadcast game software against unauthorized reception after the prescribed period of authorized reception expires. The method and apparatus allows the subscriber to receive and use the broadcast software within the prescribed period of authorized reception, and beyond that period the subscriber will not able to receive correctly decoded data of the broadcast software. The method and apparatus uses a timer on the transmitting site for clocking off the encoding process and uses another timer on the receiving site for clocking off the decoding process. The operating frequency of the decoding clock signal is prescribed with a specific deviation from that of the encoding clock signal. The deviation is prescribed based on the period of authorized reception given to the subscriber. The decoding clock signal is initially set in synchronization with the encoding clock signal at the time the service begins. The deviation will cause the decoding clock signal to be out of synchronization after the prescribed period of authorized reception expires, thereby causing the receiving site unable to decode the received data of the broadcast software. To continue the authorization, the renewal can be made on the line by setting a resetting signal to reset the decoding clock signal back into synchronization with the encoding clock signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种设置在游戏软件广播系统上的方法和装置，用于在授权接收的规定时间期满之后保护广播游戏软件免于未经授权的接收。 该方法和装置允许用户在授权接收的规定时段内接收和使用广播软件，并且超过该周期，用户将不能够正确地接收广播软件的解码数据。 该方法和装置在发射站点上使用定时器来计时编码处理，并在接收站点上使用另一个定时器来计时解码过程。 以与编码时钟信号的特定偏差规定解码时钟信号的工作频率。 基于给予用户的授权接收周期来规定偏差。 解码时钟信号在服务开始时与编码时钟信号同步地初始设定。 在规定的授权接收期间到期后，该偏差将导致解码时钟信号不同步，从而导致接收站点无法解码广播软件的接收数据。 为了继续授权，可以通过设置复位信号来重新进行更新，以将解码时钟信号重新设置为与编码时钟信号同步。

公开(公告)号：US5775994A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-07

申请号：US579556

申请日：1995-12-27

Applicant: Shih-Pin Hsu

Inventor： Shih-Pin Hsu

IPC: A63F13/12 ,  G06F1/00 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: A63F13/71 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/338 ,  G06F21/123 ,  A63F2300/201 ,  A63F2300/401 ,  A63F2300/409 ,  A63F2300/532 ,  A63F2300/552 ,  G06F2221/2109

Abstract: The present invention discloses a computer software protection method which is especially applicable to video game titles broadcast via cable TV and satellites. The invention can detect invalid licenses and then automatically activate control procedures at the user site. The invention utilizes the natural properties of oscillators which has a normal distribution of frequencies. Consequently, if two timing instruments using different kinds of oscillators have been synchronized first, comparing their time deviation can tell how much time has past since their synchronization date. Accordingly, we can detect if a user's license is expired by comparing the time deviation between both sites. If the deviation exceeds a predetermined value which means the user's license is expired, then various control procedures will be automatically activated at the user site.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种特别适用于通过有线电视和卫星广播的视频游戏标题的计算机软件保护方法。 本发明可以检测到无效许可证，然后自动激活用户站点的控制程序。 本发明利用具有正常频率分布的振荡器的自然特性。 因此，如果使用不同种类的振荡器的两个定时装置已经同步，则比较它们的时间偏差可以判断自同步日期以来已经有多少时间。 因此，通过比较两个站点之间的时间偏差，我们可以检测用户的许可证是否过期。 如果偏差超过预定值，这意味着用户的许可证已经过期，那么将在用户站点自动激活各种控制程序。

公开(公告)号：US20080054985A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11752304

申请日：2007-05-23

Applicant: Chang-Tien Tsai ,  Cheng-Chung Shih ,  Shih-Pin Hsu

Inventor： Chang-Tien Tsai ,  Cheng-Chung Shih ,  Shih-Pin Hsu

IPC: H03K17/687 ,  H03K17/56

CPC classification number: H03K17/002 ,  H03K17/693

Abstract: A signal generating and switching apparatus and a method thereof are provided. According to a simple layout technique, the signal switching apparatus is formed in each layer of a plurality of metal layers in an integrated circuit. When there is a need to correct any one of the plurality of conductive layers in the integrated circuit, the changing of the signal switching apparatus in that conductive layer can be achieved by changing mask patterns of the conductive layer. As a result, the transmission path of signals in the conductive layer is changed, and the purpose to change output logic signals is achieved. Therefore, there is no need to change additional conductive layers, thereby significantly reducing the correcting cost of the integrated circuit.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种信号发生和切换装置及其方法。 根据简单的布局技术，信号切换装置形成在集成电路中的多个金属层的每一层中。 当需要校正集成电路中的多个导电层中的任何一个时，可以通过改变导电层的掩模图案来实现该导电层中的信号切换装置的改变。 结果，导电层中的信号的传输路径发生变化，从而实现改变输出逻辑信号的目的。 因此，不需要改变附加的导电层，从而显着地降低了集成电路的校正成本。