公开(公告)号：US07126289B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-24

申请号：US10923188

申请日：2004-08-20

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B41/2813 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: The present invention provides a driving circuit with protection function for driving a set of external electrode fluorescent lamps (EEFL). The drive circuit 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: 本发明提供一种具有用于驱动一组外部电极荧光灯（EEFL）的保护功能的驱动电路。 所述驱动电路包括连接到所述一组EEFL的变压器，连接到所述变压器的开关网络，所述变压器向所述变压器供电;连接到所述一组EEFL的感测电路，其中如果一个光源断开，则检测断开连接;以及控制器连接 如果感测电路检测到一个EEFL断开，则控制切换网络的交换网络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：US07095392B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10360412

申请日：2003-02-07

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G09G3/3406 ,  G09G3/3611 ,  G09G2320/0606 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: An inverter controller for an LCD panel display with automatic brightness adjustment circuitry is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the controller includes a look-up table that receives a signal indicative of the ambient light around the LCD panel and generates a signal corresponding to desired panel brightness. The signal corresponding to the desired panel brightness is, in turn, used as a threshold signal in a conventional feedback inverter topology supplying power to lamps associated with the LCD panel. In another exemplary embodiment, a master controller is provided that includes a light sensor controller to poll a slave light sensor to generate a signal indicative of the ambient light around the LCD panel.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有自动亮度调节电路的LCD面板显示器的逆变器控制器。 在一个示例性实施例中，控制器包括查找表，其接收指示围绕LCD面板的环境光的信号，并产生对应于期望面板亮度的信号。 对应于所需面板亮度的信号又用作向与LCD面板相关联的灯供电的常规反馈逆变器拓扑结构中的阈值信号。 在另一示例性实施例中，提供主控制器，其包括光传感器控制器，用于轮询从光传感器以产生指示LCD面板周围的环境光的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20060038508A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10923188

申请日：2004-08-20

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin ,  Da Liu

IPC: H05B41/16

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：US06999328B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-14

申请号：US10919955

申请日：2004-08-17

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 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：US06570344B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-27

申请号：US09850692

申请日：2001-05-07

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: H05B4136

CPC classification number: H02M7/53835 ,  H05B41/2851 ,  Y10S315/05

Abstract: A common ground system and methodology for one or more loads. In exemplary embodiments, a lamp load is regulated by providing a common ground on the secondary side of the transformer and the load. Lamp regulation is provided, in part, via a current feedback loop provided on the secondary side that is commonly grounded between the bottom of the transformer and the bottom of the lamp through the current feedback loop. In this manner, a feedback signal is developed that includes the leakage current of the lamp.

公开(公告)号：US6104146A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-15

申请号：US250779

申请日：1999-02-12

Applicant: John Chou ,  Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： John Chou ,  Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: H05B41/282 ,  H05B41/16

CPC classification number: H05B41/2824 ,  Y02B20/186

Abstract: The present invention provides a CCFL driving circuit having a parallel-arranged transformer system and a feedback loop positioned to sense the current in one of the lamps in the system. Each CCFL in the system is driven by the secondary side an individual transformer. Based on the current sensed in the feedback loop, a controller supplies the appropriate driving voltage to the primary side of the transformers, which in turn powers each CCFL. Since the primary sides of the transformers are arranged in parallel, and since each CCFL is connected at a common node, it is ensured that each transformer receives identical voltage, and the current in each CCFL loop is balanced.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种CCFL驱动电路，其具有并联布置的变压器系统和反馈回路，其被定位成感测系统中的一个灯中的电流。 系统中的每个CCFL由次级侧驱动单个变压器。 基于在反馈回路中感测的电流，控制器将适当的驱动电压提供给变压器的初级侧，这反过来为每个CCFL供电。 由于变压器的一次侧并排布置，并且由于每个CCFL连接在公共节点处，因此确保每个变压器接收相同的电压，并且每个CCFL回路中的电流是平衡的。

公开(公告)号：US08508150B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13042349

申请日：2011-03-07

Applicant: Ching-Chuan Kuo ,  Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： Ching-Chuan Kuo ,  Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B33/0818 ,  H05B33/0851 ,  Y02B20/346

Abstract: A controller for controlling dimming of an LED light source includes a control terminal and dimming control circuitry coupled to the control terminal. The control terminal provides a driving signal to control a control switch coupled to the LED light source, thereby controlling the dimming of the LED light source. The dimming control circuitry generates the driving signal according to a set of operations of a power switch that transfers an AC signal. The dimming control circuitry further adjusts the driving signal by counting multiple waves of the AC signal to control the dimming of the LED light source.

Abstract translation: 用于控制LED光源的调光的控制器包括耦合到控制端的控制端和调光控制电路。 控制端子提供驱动信号以控制耦合到LED光源的控制开关，从而控制LED光源的调光。 调光控制电路根据传送AC信号的电源开关的一组操作产生驱动信号。 调光控制电路通过对交流信号的多个波进行计数来调节驱动信号，以控制LED光源的调光。

公开(公告)号：US08378589B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US13117795

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: Ching-Chuan Kuo ,  Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： Ching-Chuan Kuo ,  Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B33/0815 ,  Y02B20/346 ,  Y02B20/348

Abstract: A dimming controller for controlling dimming of a light-emitting diode (LED) light source includes a monitoring terminal and a control terminal. The monitoring terminal receives a switch monitoring signal indicative of an operation of a power switch which transfers power from an AC power source to a bridge rectifier when the power switch is on. A power converter receives input power from the bridge rectifier and provides output power to the LED light source. The control terminal generates a control signal to adjust the output power according to the switch monitoring signal so as to control dimming of the LED light source.

Abstract translation: 用于控制发光二极管（LED）光源的调光的调光控制器包括监视终端和控制终端。 当电源开关接通时，监控终端接收指示电力开关操作的开关监视信号，该功率开关从AC电源向桥式整流器传送电能。 功率转换器从桥式整流器接收输入功率并向LED光源提供输出功率。 控制端产生控制信号，根据开关监视信号调节输出功率，以控制LED光源的调光。

公开(公告)号：US08040341B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US10754987

申请日：2004-01-09

Applicant: Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: G09G5/00

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：US07847783B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-07

申请号：US11247831

申请日：2005-10-11

Applicant: Da Liu ,  Yung-Lin Lin

Inventor： Da Liu ,  Yung-Lin Lin

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: H05B33/0827 ,  G09G3/3413 ,  G09G3/342 ,  G09G2320/0233 ,  G09G2320/0633 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  H05B33/0815

Abstract: A method according to one embodiment may include supplying power to an LED array having at least a first string of LEDs and a second string of LEDs coupled in parallel, each of the strings includes at least two LEDs. The method of this embodiment may also include comparing a first feedback signal from the first string of LEDs and a second feedback signal from the second string of LEDs. The first feedback signal is proportional to current in said first string of LEDs and said second feedback signal is proportional to current in said second string of LEDs. The method of this embodiment may also include controlling a voltage drop of at least the first string of LEDs to adjust the current of the first string of LEDs relative to the second string of LEDs, based on, at least in part, the comparing of the first and second feedback signals. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例的方法可以包括向具有至少第一串LED串的LED阵列供电，并且并联耦合的第二串LED串联，每个串包括至少两个LED。 该实施例的方法还可以包括比较来自第一串LED的第一反馈信号和来自第二LED串的第二反馈信号。 所述第一反馈信号与所述第一串LED中的电流成比例，并且所述第二反馈信号与所述第二LED串中的电流成比例。 该实施例的方法还可以包括：至少部分地基于对第一串LED的比较来控制至少第一串LED的电压降以调节第一LED串相对于第二LED串的电流 第一和第二反馈信号。 当然，在不偏离本实施例的情况下，可以进行许多替代，变化和修改。