Patents by Inventor Chen-Er Hsu

Chen-Er Hsu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20200209513
    Abstract: An optical system is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable element and a driving module. The fixed assembly has a main axis. The movable element is movable relative to the fixed assembly and coupled to a first optical element. The driving module is configured to drive the movable element to move relative to the fixed assembly. The driving module includes a first driving assembly and a second driving assembly, and the first driving assembly and the second driving assembly are individually operable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Che-Wei CHANG, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chen-Er HSU, Fu-Yuan WU, Shou-Jen LIU, Chih-Wei WENG, Mao-Kuo HSU, Hsueh-Ju LU, Che-Hsiang CHIU
  • Publication number: 20200209439
    Abstract: An optical system is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable element and a driving module. The fixed assembly has a main axis. The movable element is movable relative to the fixed assembly and has a surface facing a first optical element. The driving module is configured to drive the movable element to move relative to the fixed assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Che-Wei CHANG, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chen-Er HSU, Fu-Yuan WU, Shou-Jen LIU, Chih-Wei WENG, Mao-Kuo HSU, Hsueh-Ju LU, Che-Hsiang CHIU
  • Publication number: 20200209516
    Abstract: An optical system is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable element, a movable assembly, a driving module and a stopping assembly. The fixed assembly defines a main axis. The movable element is movable relative to the fixed assembly and is connected to a first optical element. The movable assembly is connected to the movable element. The driving module is configured to drive the movable assembly so as to drive the movable element to move relative to the fixed assembly. The stopping assembly is configured to limit the range of motion of the movable element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Che-Wei CHANG, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chen-Er HSU, Fu-Yuan WU, Shou-Jen LIU, Chih-Wei WENG, Mao-Kuo HSU, Hsueh-Ju LU, Che-Hsiang CHIU
  • Publication number: 20200209518
    Abstract: A camera module is provided, including a lens holder, a driving mechanism, a frame, a base, a sensing element, and a plurality of three-dimensional circuits. The lens holder carries a lens with an optical axis. The driving mechanism is configured to drive the lens holder along the optical axis. The frame receives the driving mechanism and the lens holder therein. The base supports the frame, and a recess is formed on the bottom of the base. Specifically, the recess is formed by the outer periphery of the bottom of the base extending toward the light-exit direction of the optical axis. The sensing element is disposed in the recess. The three-dimensional circuits are formed in the recess and electrically connected to the sensing element and the driving mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventor: Chen-Er HSU
  • Publication number: 20200209607
    Abstract: A periscope optical module is provided. The periscope optical module includes a first optical element, a second optical element, and a third optical element. The first optical element has a first optical axis. The second optical element corresponds to the first optical element and adjusts a forward direction of a light. The third optical element has a second optical axis. The third optical element corresponds to the second optical element. The light passes through the first optical element, the second optical element, and the third optical element consecutively. The first optical axis is not parallel to the second optical axis. A minimum size of the first optical element in a direction that is perpendicular to the first optical axis is larger than a maximum size of the third optical element in a direction of the first optical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Chen-Er HSU, Chin-Hsien LEE, Chih-Wei WENG
  • Patent number: 10620397
    Abstract: A camera module is provided, including a lens holder, a driving mechanism, a frame, a base, a sensing element, and a plurality of three-dimensional circuits. The lens holder carries a lens with an optical axis. The driving mechanism is configured to drive the lens holder along the optical axis. The frame receives the driving mechanism and the lens holder therein. The base supports the frame, and a recess is formed on the bottom of the base. Specifically, the recess is formed by the outer periphery of the bottom of the base extending toward the light-exit direction of the optical axis. The sensing element is disposed in the recess. The three-dimensional circuits are formed in the recess and electrically connected to the sensing element and the driving mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: TDK Taiwan Corp.
    Inventor: Chen-Er Hsu
  • Publication number: 20190288022
    Abstract: A photosensitive module is provided, which can be disposed in an electronic device for receiving light passing through a lens in the electronic device, including a base assembly, an image sensor, a first plastic member and a transparent plate. The base assembly includes a substrate, and the substrate has a main body including a metal material. The image sensor is disposed on the base assembly and adjacent to the main body of the substrate. The first plastic member is connected to the base assembly and configured to protect the image sensor. The transparent plate is located on the first plastic member. When the photosensitive module receives the light passing through the lens, the light passes through the transparent plate to the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Chen-Er HSU, Sin-Jhong SONG
  • Publication number: 20190285782
    Abstract: A photosensitive module is provided, for receiving light passing through a lens in an electronic device, including a base assembly, a first transparent plate, an image sensor, and a first plastic member. The base assembly includes a substrate having a main body that includes a metal material. The first transparent plate is located on the first side of the base assembly. The image sensor is located on the second side of the base assembly and adjacent to the main body, wherein the first side is opposite the second side. The substrate is disposed between the image sensor and the first transparent plate. The first plastic member is connected to the base assembly. The image sensor is surrounded by the first plastic member. When the photosensitive module receives light, the light passes through the first transparent plate and an opening of the main body sequentially to the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Chen-Er HSU, Sin-Jhong SONG
  • Patent number: 10397548
    Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a number of camera assembles. Each of the camera assembles includes a lens unit and an electromagnetic driving unit. The electromagnetic driving unit includes at least one magnetic element for controlling the movement of the corresponding lens unit. The distance between two of the magnetic elements, which are closest to each other and respectively positioned in two of the camera assemblies, is greater than the distance between two of the light through holes, to which the two of the camera assemblies are arranged to correspond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Chen-Er Hsu, Chih-Wei Weng, Chao-Chang Hu
  • Publication number: 20180367784
    Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a number of camera assembles. Each of the camera assembles includes a lens unit and an electromagnetic driving unit. The electromagnetic driving unit includes at least one magnetic element for controlling the movement of the corresponding lens unit. The distance between two of the magnetic elements, which are closest to each other and respectively positioned in two of the camera assemblies, is greater than the distance between two of the light through holes, to which the two of the camera assemblies are arranged to correspond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Chen-Er HSU, Chih-Wei WENG, Chao-Chang HU
  • Patent number: 10110878
    Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a number of camera assembles. Each of the camera assembles includes a lens unit and an electromagnetic driving unit. The electromagnetic driving unit includes at least one magnetic element for controlling the movement of the corresponding lens unit. The distance between two of the magnetic elements, which are closest to each other and respectively positioned in two of the camera assemblies, is greater than the distance between two of the light through holes, to which the two of the camera assemblies are arranged to correspond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Chen-Er Hsu, Chih-Wei Weng, Chao-Chang Hu
  • Patent number: 10085009
    Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a number of camera assembles. Each of the camera assembles includes a lens unit and an electromagnetic driving unit. The electromagnetic driving unit includes at least one magnetic element for controlling the movement of the corresponding lens unit. The distance between two of the magnetic elements, which are closest to each other and respectively positioned in two of the camera assemblies, is greater than the distance between two of the light through holes, to which the two of the camera assemblies are arranged to correspond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Chen-Er Hsu, Chih-Wei Weng, Chao-Chang Hu
  • Publication number: 20180164539
    Abstract: A camera module is provided, including a lens holder, a driving mechanism, a frame, a base, a sensing element, and a plurality of three-dimensional circuits. The lens holder carries a lens with an optical axis. The driving mechanism is configured to drive the lens holder along the optical axis. The frame receives the driving mechanism and the lens holder therein. The base supports the frame, and a recess is formed on the bottom of the base. Specifically, the recess is formed by the outer periphery of the bottom of the base extending toward the light-exit direction of the optical axis. The sensing element is disposed in the recess. The three-dimensional circuits are formed in the recess and electrically connected to the sensing element and the driving mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventor: Chen-Er HSU
  • Publication number: 20180091794
    Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a number of camera assembles. Each of the camera assembles includes a lens unit and an electromagnetic driving unit. The electromagnetic driving unit includes at least one magnetic element for controlling the movement of the corresponding lens unit. The distance between two of the magnetic elements, which are closest to each other and respectively positioned in two of the camera assemblies, is greater than the distance between two of the light through holes, to which the two of the camera assemblies are arranged to correspond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: CHEN-ER HSU, CHIH-WEI WENG, CHAO-CHANG HU
  • Publication number: 20180091795
    Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a number of camera assembles. Each of the camera assembles includes a lens unit and an electromagnetic driving unit. The electromagnetic driving unit includes at least one magnetic element for controlling the movement of the corresponding lens unit. The distance between two of the magnetic elements, which are closest to each other and respectively positioned in two of the camera assemblies, is greater than the distance between two of the light through holes, to which the two of the camera assemblies are arranged to correspond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: CHEN-ER HSU, CHIH-WEI WENG, CHAO-CHANG HU
  • Patent number: 9866817
    Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a number of camera assembles. Each of the camera assembles includes a lens unit and an electromagnetic driving unit. The electromagnetic driving unit includes at least one magnetic element for controlling the movement of the corresponding lens unit. The distance between two of the magnetic elements, which are closest to each other and respectively positioned in two of the camera assemblies, is greater than the distance between two of the light through holes, to which the two of the camera assemblies are arranged to correspond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: TDK Taiwan Corp.
    Inventors: Chen-Er Hsu, Chih-Wei Weng, Chao-Chang Hu
  • Publication number: 20160381346
    Abstract: A camera module is provided. The camera module includes a number of camera assembles. Each of the camera assembles includes a lens unit and an electromagnetic driving unit. The electromagnetic driving unit includes at least one magnetic element for controlling the movement of the corresponding lens unit. The distance between two of the magnetic elements, which are closest to each other and respectively positioned in two of the camera assemblies, is greater than the distance between two of the light through holes, to which the two of the camera assemblies are arranged to correspond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: CHEN-ER HSU, CHIH-WEI WENG, CHAO-CHANG HU
  • Patent number: 8213099
    Abstract: A miniature auto-focusing lens device includes a first casing, a second casing coupled to the first casing, a movable lens set disposed in the first casing, an electromagnetic driving module provided in the first casing and configured to drive the movable lens set to perform focusing and displacement, and a fixed lens set coupled to the second casing and corresponding in position to the movable lens set. The movable lens set and the fixed lens set together form an optical system of the miniature auto-focusing lens device to perform optical focusing and imaging. The fixed lens set includes a lens that outstrips any one of the lenses of the movable lens set in size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: TDK Taiwan Corp.
    Inventor: Chen-Er Hsu
  • Patent number: 8098443
    Abstract: A miniature zoom lens system comprises three lens groups having four lenses in total. The first lens group has negative power and is fixed. The second lens group has positive power and includes two lenses. An aperture is furnished in front of and movable with the second lens group. The third lens group has positive power. The second and third lens groups are movable along an optical axis between a wide-angle position and a telephoto position. The system fulfills the following conditions: 11.5<Dw1-2/Dw2-3<18.5; and Dt1-2/Dt2-3<0.2. Wherein, Dw1-2 and Dt1-2 respectively are the air spacing between the first and second lens groups at the wide-angle position and the telephoto position; Dw2-3 and Dt2-3 respectively are the air spacing between the second and third lens groups at the wide-angle position and the telephoto position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: TDK Taiwan Corp.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Weng, Shu-Shan Chen, Chao-Chang Hu, Chen-Er Hsu
  • Publication number: 20110164326
    Abstract: A miniature auto-focusing lens device includes a first casing, a second casing coupled to the first casing, a movable lens set disposed in the first casing, an electromagnetic driving module provided in the first casing and configured to drive the movable lens set to perform focusing and displacement, and a fixed lens set coupled to the second casing and corresponding in position to the movable lens set. The movable lens set and the fixed lens set together form an optical system of the miniature auto-focusing lens device to perform optical focusing and imaging. The fixed lens set includes a lens that outstrips any one of the lenses of the movable lens set in size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Chen-Er Hsu