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).
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Publication number: 20200209513Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20200209439Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20200209516Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20200209518Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventor: Chen-Er HSU
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Publication number: 20200209607Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Chen-Er HSU, Chin-Hsien LEE, Chih-Wei WENG
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Patent number: 10620397Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: TDK Taiwan Corp.Inventor: Chen-Er Hsu
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Publication number: 20190288022Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Chen-Er HSU, Sin-Jhong SONG
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Publication number: 20190285782Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Chen-Er HSU, Sin-Jhong SONG
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Patent number: 10397548Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.Inventors: Chen-Er Hsu, Chih-Wei Weng, Chao-Chang Hu
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Publication number: 20180367784Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Chen-Er HSU, Chih-Wei WENG, Chao-Chang HU
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Patent number: 10110878Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.Inventors: Chen-Er Hsu, Chih-Wei Weng, Chao-Chang Hu
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Patent number: 10085009Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.Inventors: Chen-Er Hsu, Chih-Wei Weng, Chao-Chang Hu
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Publication number: 20180164539Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventor: Chen-Er HSU
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Publication number: 20180091794Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: CHEN-ER HSU, CHIH-WEI WENG, CHAO-CHANG HU
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Publication number: 20180091795Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: CHEN-ER HSU, CHIH-WEI WENG, CHAO-CHANG HU
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Patent number: 9866817Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: TDK Taiwan Corp.Inventors: Chen-Er Hsu, Chih-Wei Weng, Chao-Chang Hu
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Publication number: 20160381346Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: CHEN-ER HSU, CHIH-WEI WENG, CHAO-CHANG HU
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Patent number: 8213099Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: TDK Taiwan Corp.Inventor: Chen-Er Hsu
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Patent number: 8098443Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: TDK Taiwan Corp.Inventors: Chih-Wei Weng, Shu-Shan Chen, Chao-Chang Hu, Chen-Er Hsu
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Publication number: 20110164326Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: Chen-Er Hsu