公开(公告)号：US20090273285A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12490976

申请日：2009-06-24

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

IPC: H05B41/36

CPC classification number: H05B41/2855 ,  Y02B20/186 ,  Y10S315/07

Abstract: The present invention provides a protection means for a driving circuit which drives a set of external electrode fluorescent lamps (EEFL). The driving circuit with protection function for driving a set of EEFLs consistent with the present invention includes: a transformer connected to the set of EEFLs; a switching network connected to the transformer which delivers power to the transformer; a sensing circuit connected to the set of EEFLs which detects disconnection if one light source is disconnected; and a controller connected to the switching network which controls the switching network to reduce the total current supplied to the EEFLs which remain connected, if the sensing circuit detects that one EEFL is disconnected. Appropriate protection can therefore be implemented when the EEFL is disconnected on one end or both ends.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于驱动一组外部电极荧光灯（EEFL）的驱动电路的保护装置。 具有与本发明一致的用于驱动一组EEFL的保护功能的驱动电路包括：连接到该组EEFL的变压器; 连接到向变压器供电的变压器的开关网络; 连接到一组EEFL的感测电路，如果一个光源断开则检测断开; 以及连接到交换网络的控制器，如果感测电路检测到一个EEFL被断开，则控制交换网络以减少提供给保持连接的EEFL的总电流。 因此，当EEFL在一端或两端断开时，可以实现适当的保护。

公开(公告)号：US07425949B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-16

申请号：US11111642

申请日：2005-04-21

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

IPC: G09G3/36 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B39/04 ,  H05B41/36

CPC classification number: H05B41/282 ,  H05B41/2827 ,  H05B41/2828 ,  H05B41/3921 ,  Y02B20/183

Abstract: A power supply system is provided for a multiple lamp LCD panel. In one aspect, the power supply includes a plurality of transformers for driving a plurality of respective CCFLs. The primary sides of each transformer are coupled in series to thereby reduce the stress on each transformer. For LCD panels that include longer CCFLs, a power supply is provided that includes a plurality of transformers for driving a plurality of respective CCFLs. The primary sides of each transformer are coupled in series and each lamp is coupled to two secondary sides of the transformers, thereby reducing the problems associated with longer CCFL tubes. In any of the embodiments, the power supply can be adapted to convert a high voltage DC signal to high voltage AC used to power the lamps.

Abstract translation: 为多灯LCD面板提供电源系统。 一方面，电源包括用于驱动多个相应CCFL的多个变压器。 每个变压器的初级侧串联耦合，从而减小每个变压器的应力。 对于包括较长CCFL的LCD面板，提供了包括用于驱动多个相应CCFL的多个变压器的电源。 每个变压器的主要侧面串联耦合，并且每个灯耦合到变压器的两个次级侧，从而减少与较长CCFL管相关联的问题。 在任何实施例中，电源可以适于将高压DC信号转换成用于为灯供电的高压AC。

公开(公告)号：US07200017B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-03

申请号：US10756007

申请日：2004-01-13

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: H02M7/539

CPC classification number: H02M1/36 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02M7/53871 ,  H02M7/5395

Abstract: A controller for controlling at least two power circuits comprises a phase-shift selector for generating a reference signal according to variable input signals, the reference signal is programmed to indicate an amount of phase-delay according to a number of CCFL power circuits connected; and a pulse generator for receiving the reference signal and generating a pulse signal CLK in response to the received reference signal, the pulse signal is coupled to the CCFL power circuits connected for initiating the operation of the CCFL power circuits. The controller is used to control energy supplying to an electrical circuit comprising multiple CCFL power circuits and is more particularly to provide phase delay to the electrical circuit. Usually, the electrical circuit is applied to display devices, such as liquid crystal display monitors, liquid crystal display computers and liquid crystal display televisions.

Abstract translation: 用于控制至少两个电源电路的控制器包括：相移选择器，用于根据可变输入信号产生参考信号，所述参考信号被编程为根据所连接的CCFL电源电路的数量来指示相位延迟量; 以及脉冲发生器，用于接收参考信号并响应于所接收的参考信号产生脉冲信号CLK，所述脉冲信号耦合到连接用于启动CCFL电源电路的操作的CCFL电源电路。 控制器用于控制对包括多个CCFL电源电路的电路的能量供应，并且更具体地涉及向电路提供相位延迟。 通常，将电路应用于液晶显示监视器，液晶显示电脑和液晶显示电视等显示装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070001627A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11516474

申请日：2006-09-05

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H05B41/2813 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: The present invention provides a protection means for a driving circuit which drives a set of external electrode fluorescent lamps (EEFL). The driving circuit with protection function for driving a set of EEFLs consistent with the present invention includes: a transformer connected to the set of EEFLs; a switching network connected to the transformer which delivers power to the transformer; a sensing circuit connected to the set of EEFLs which detects disconnection if one light source is disconnected; and a controller connected to the switching network which controls the switching network to reduce the total current supplied to the EEFLs which remain connected, if the sensing circuit detects that one EEFL is disconnected. Appropriate protection can therefore be implemented when the EEFL is disconnected on one end or both ends.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于驱动一组外部电极荧光灯（EEFL）的驱动电路的保护装置。 具有与本发明一致的用于驱动一组EEFL的保护功能的驱动电路包括：连接到该组EEFL的变压器; 连接到向变压器供电的变压器的开关网络; 连接到一组EEFL的感测电路，如果一个光源断开则检测断开; 以及连接到交换网络的控制器，如果感测电路检测到一个EEFL被断开，则控制交换网络以减少提供给保持连接的EEFL的总电流。 因此，当EEFL在一端或两端断开时，可以实现适当的保护。

公开(公告)号：US20060170317A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11050528

申请日：2005-02-03

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin ,  Albert Chang

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin ,  Albert Chang

IPC: H01J61/94

CPC classification number: H04N5/08 ,  H05B41/2824 ,  H05B41/3921

Abstract: A method according to one embodiment may include providing power to at least one light source. The method of this embodiment may also include detecting the frequency of at least one vertical synchronization signal, among a plurality of different synchronization signals, and controlling the power to at least one light source based on, at least in part, the detected frequency of at least one vertical synchronization signal. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

公开(公告)号：US20060077700A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-13

申请号：US11282873

申请日：2005-11-17

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: H02M3/24

CPC classification number: H02M7/53871 ,  H02M2001/0032 ,  H02M2007/4815 ,  H05B41/2828 ,  H05B41/2855 ,  Y02B20/185 ,  Y02B70/1441 ,  Y02B70/16

Abstract: A CCFL power converter circuit is provided using a high-efficiency zero-voltage-switching technique that eliminates switching losses associated with the power MOSFETs. An optimal sweeping-frequency technique is used in the CCFL ignition by accounting for the parasitic capacitance in the resonant tank circuit. Additionally, the circuit is self-learning and is adapted to determine the optimum operating frequency for the circuit with a given load. An over-voltage protection circuit can also be provided to ensure that the circuit components are protected in the case of open-lamp condition.

公开(公告)号：US20050151716A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10754987

申请日：2004-01-09

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  G02F1/133 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/22 ,  G09G3/28 ,  G09G3/32 ,  G09G3/36 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G5/10

CPC classification number: G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2320/0633 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method to control the brightness of a display. One exemplary method includes generating a signal indicative of a display brightness level, and controlling the brightness of the display, based at least in part on the signal indicative of a display brightness level.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本公开提供了一种用于控制显示器的亮度的方法。 一种示例性方法包括至少部分地基于指示显示亮度水平的信号来生成指示显示亮度水平的信号，以及控制显示器的亮度。

公开(公告)号：US06900993B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-31

申请号：US10690104

申请日：2003-10-21

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

IPC: H01L27/04 ,  H01L21/822 ,  H02M7/538 ,  H05B41/282 ,  H05B41/392 ,  H02M3/335

CPC classification number: H05B41/2824 ,  H02M7/53806 ,  H05B41/3927 ,  Y02B20/186 ,  Y10S323/905

Abstract: An integrated circuit inverter controller that includes at least one input pin that is configured to receive two or more input signals. The input pin may be multiplexed so that the appropriate input signal is directed to appropriate circuitry within the controller to support two or more functions of the controller. Alternatively, the input signals may be present in differing time periods so that a single pin can support two or more functions. Multifunctional or multitasked pins reduce the overall pin count of the inverter controller.

Abstract translation: 一种集成电路逆变器控制器，包括被配置为接收两个或更多个输入信号的至少一个输入引脚。 输入引脚可以被复用，使得适当的输入信号被引导到控制器内的适当电路，以支持控制器的两个或多个功能。 或者，输入信号可以以不同的时间段存在，使得单个引脚可以支持两个或更多个功能。 多功能或多任务引脚可减少变频器控制器的总体引脚数。

公开(公告)号：US06778415B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-17

申请号：US10348748

申请日：2003-01-22

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: H02M7539

CPC classification number: H02M1/36 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02M7/53871 ,  H02M7/5395

Abstract: A controller for controlling at least two power circuits comprises a pulse generator and a selector. The pulse generator generates a first pulse signal which is coupled to a first power circuit of the at least two power circuits for initiating the operation of the first power circuit. The first power circuit then outputs a second pulse signal to a second power circuit of the at least two power circuits to initiate the operation of the second power circuit. The selector generates a reference signal which is coupled to each of the at least two power circuits for indicating a number of power circuits controlled. The controller is used to control energy supplying to an electrical circuit comprising multiple inverters and is more particularly to provide phase shifts to the electrical circuit. Usually, the electrical circuit is applied to display devices, such as liquid crystal display monitors, liquid crystal display computers and liquid crystal display televisions.

Abstract translation: 用于控制至少两个电源电路的控制器包括脉冲发生器和选择器。 脉冲发生器产生第一脉冲信号，其耦合到至少两个电源电路的第一电源电路，用于启动第一电源电路的操作。 然后，第一电源电路将第二脉冲信号输出到至少两个电源电路的第二电源电路，以启动第二电源电路的操作。 选择器产生参考信号，该参考信号耦合到至少两个电源电路中的每一个，用于指示受控的多个电源电路。 控制器用于控制向包括多个反相器的电路供电的能量，更具体地说是提供到电路的相移。 通常，将电路应用于液晶显示监视器，液晶显示电脑和液晶显示电视等显示装置。

公开(公告)号：US06531831B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US09825034

申请日：2001-04-03

Applicant: John Chou ,  Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： John Chou ,  Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: H05B4114

CPC classification number: H05B41/3927 ,  H05B41/295 ,  H05B41/2985 ,  H05B41/3921 ,  Y10S315/04

Abstract: An electronic ballast for lamps or tubes is provided. In one embodiment the present invention includes a ballast controller that includes filament heating circuitry and dimming circuitry. The filament heating circuitry may include preheat dimming circuits which preheat the filaments for a predetermined time period prior to striking the lamp, and steady-state heating circuitry that continually heats the filaments during steady state operation of the lamp. The steady state heating circuitry may be adapted to heat the filaments inversely proportional to the dim desired value of the lamp. The dimming circuitry may include conventional analog dimming and/or burst mode dimming to define a wide range of dimming characteristics for the lamp.