Intellectual property
Patents / IP
HEPHRAY's intellectual property centers on long-term field maintainability — serviceable firmware, recoverable faults, health you can trace, and displays and I/O you can schedule. The published portfolio of patent titles and briefs follows.
The published portfolio of titles and briefs follows.
Portfolio
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Method and circuit for fully automatic BIOS upgrade on Intel-platform computers
MCU-orchestrated hands-free BIOS/ME update without opening the chassis—auto ME disable, write-protect off, and upgrade tooling for lower field skill and RMA cost.
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Stamp-module Ethernet controller chip compatibility circuit
Stamp-pad Ethernet controller compatibility for modular sourcing and second-source flexibility.
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Rail-transit whole-unit monitoring method, system, terminal and storage medium
Independent signal monitoring with dual repair-type logging for rail IPC field O&M and anomaly traceability.
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Integrated circuit and device for audio and power-amplifier output
One jack serves headphone and amp/speaker modes via tip-ring detection—fewer I/Os and no idle amp draw.
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Circuit and method for RTC reset via power button
RTC reset via the power button—no separate service jumper on sealed industrial systems.
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HDMI Matrix KVM control board
Per-PC multi-HDMI matrix switching to any port, with hotkey KVM, audio, MIC and USB follow.
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IoT-based Intel ME firmware circuit and method
Power-button combo disables Intel ME on sealed systems with LED confirmation for safer firmware maintenance.
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Display communication port control method, system, terminal and storage medium
Display communication-port governance for managed signage and industrial PC deployments.
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Gate-machine status detection method, apparatus, electronic device and storage medium
Post-outage gate wake-up plus video-based functional check to cut AFC fleet patrol effort.
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Network switching circuit for industrial information security
Network-path switching circuit for industrial information-security motherboards.
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CPU forced-shutdown control method and circuit
Forced-shutdown recovery without AC unplug via RSMRST reset on affected Intel platforms.
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Industrial PC health monitoring method, system, device and storage medium
Industrial PC health-status monitoring to surface field anomalies for O&M response.
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USB fail-recovery method and system for industrial information-security motherboards
USB fail-recovery for industrial security motherboards to restore field usability.
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Power-button command execution method and apparatus for edge-computing devices
Power-button command multiplexing on edge devices—fewer extra controls and less chassis opening.
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Method for MINISATA connector supporting dual SATA drives
One MINISATA connector delivers two independent SATA lanes for higher storage density in compact IPCs.
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GPIO test method and related apparatus
GPIO test method and apparatus to support motherboard production and outgoing inspection.
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Power-input reverse-polarity protection circuit and industrial motherboard
Reverse-polarity protection on the power input for safer field wiring of industrial motherboards.
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High-compatibility industrial motherboard for commercial signage players
High-compatibility industrial motherboard structure for commercial signage players.
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Multi-interface HDMI display expansion card
Multi-HDMI expansion card to increase display outputs for signage and multi-screen use.
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Reinforced soldered screw structure for industrial information-security motherboards
Reinforced soldered screw structure for better mechanical reliability on industrial security boards.
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Expansion motherboard for commercial POS terminals
Expansion motherboard form factor for commercial POS terminals and peripheral growth.
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High-compatibility, easy-maintenance POS motherboard structure
POS motherboard structure balancing compatibility and serviceability for lower field cost.
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Display expansion board
Display expansion board to extend video outputs on industrial and commercial systems.
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Automatic power-on circuit
Automatic power-on circuit that cuts manual power-up steps for unattended or remote terminals.
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Sunflower heatsink
Sunflower-style heatsink for industrial motherboard cooling in compact chassis.
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Shock-resistant industrial notebook
Shock-resistant industrial notebook form factor for rail and in-vehicle environments.
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Type-C multi-function recognition and switching circuit
Recognizes and switches Type-C modes so industrial boards can host multi-function Type-C ports.
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Online-upgradable bridge-chip firmware management circuit and control method
Online bridge-chip firmware management and upgrade to avoid chassis-open field updates.
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Resolution-adaptive touch configuration method, system, medium and device
Resolution-adaptive touch configuration that cuts manual calibration across display sizes.
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RS485 automatic test circuit and method for industrial PCs
RS485 automatic test circuit and method for industrial PCs to speed production and service checks.
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Near-field communication circuit for smart transportation
Near-field communication circuit for smart-transport gates and ticketing interactions.
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RTC battery voltage detection apparatus and method for industrial PCs
RTC battery voltage detection for industrial PCs to flag clock-retention risk early.
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Motherboard status monitoring circuit and host board
Motherboard status monitoring circuit to sense host-board health and flag anomalies.
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Ethernet surge-protection circuit and monitoring method for industrial computers
Ethernet surge protection and monitoring for industrial computers in harsh field EMI conditions.
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Protocol switching method, multi-protocol circuit, related device and storage medium
Protocol switching and multi-protocol circuitry so one port/link can adapt across industrial protocols.
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Stamp-module AUDIO control chip compatibility circuit and design method
Stamp-pad audio-control chip compatibility for modular design and second-source audio parts.
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Automatic firmware update method, terminal and storage medium for smart finance computers
Automatic firmware update for smart-finance computers to cut branch and countertop maintenance cost.
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Linux anti-piracy method, apparatus, device and medium
Linux anti-piracy method and apparatus to strengthen system-use control on industrial terminals.
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System image backup and restore method, apparatus and electronic device
System image backup and restore so industrial devices can return quickly to a known-good state.
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Industrial computer and hard-disk encryption method
Hard-disk encryption for industrial computers to protect stored data if devices are lost or opened.
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USB and serial-port signal multiplexing circuit and method for industrial PCs
USB and serial signal multiplexing on industrial PCs to save I/O and simplify cabling.
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PoE power device compatible with USB gigabit NICs
PoE power device compatible with USB gigabit NICs for combined power-and-network deployment.
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High-compatibility, easy-maintenance commercial POS motherboard
High-compatibility, easy-maintenance POS motherboard for retail field swap and sourcing needs.
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Industrial control motherboard
Industrial-control motherboard layout for general IPC integration across industries.
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Compact high-performance industrial tablet
Compact high-performance industrial tablet balancing tight install space with compute need.
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Computer industrial-control motherboard
Computer industrial-control motherboard for general industrial computing appliance builds.