Patents by Inventor Cheng-Hao KO

Cheng-Hao KO 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: 20180067105
    Abstract: The invention provides a test strip comprising an identification region coded a screen function of the test strip by a chromaticity coordinates model; a calibration region having a particular color for calibrating an external spectrum analyzer; and a reaction region chemically reacted with a specific specimen for changing its own color. By using the external spectrum analyzer to conduct light splitting of the reflective lights from the recognition and reaction regions of the test strip, automatic recognition and simplified usage can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Patent number: 9910195
    Abstract: An optical wavelength dispersion device includes a first substrate, an input unit formed on the first substrate having a slit for receiving an optical signal, a grating formed on the first substrate for producing a diffracted light beams from the optical signal, a first optical reflector formed on the first substrate for reflecting the diffracted light beams from the grating for outputting, and a second substrate covered on the top of the input unit and the grating, wherein the input unit, the grating and the first optical reflector are formed from a photo-resist layer by high energy light source exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Patent number: 9746616
    Abstract: An optical module of a micro spectrometer with tapered slit and slit structure thereof. The optical module includes an input section and a micro diffraction grating. The input section includes a slit structure, which receives a first optical signal and outputs a second optical signal travelling along a first optical path. The slit structure includes a substrate and a slit, which penetrates through the substrate and has a gradually reduced dimension from a first surface of the substrate to a second surface of the substrate. The micro diffraction grating, disposed on the first optical path, receives the second optical signal and separates the second optical signal into a plurality of spectrum components travelling along a second optical path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Patent number: 9715050
    Abstract: An optical wavelength dispersion device includes a first substrate, an input unit formed on the first substrate having a slit for receiving an optical signal, a grating formed on the first substrate for producing a diffracted light beams from the optical signal, a first optical reflector formed on the first substrate for reflecting the diffracted light beams from the grating for outputting, and a second substrate covered on the top of the input unit and the grating, wherein the input unit, the grating and the first optical reflector are formed from a photo-resist layer by high energy light source exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Patent number: 9312958
    Abstract: An optical communication transmitting device includes a substrate, a first layer with a first optical refractive index formed on the substrate, a waveguide unit formed with a second optical refractive index formed on the first layer, and a second layer with a third optical refractive index covered on the top of the waveguide unit. The second optical refractive index is greater than the first optical refractive index. The second optical refractive index is greater than the third optical refractive index. The waveguide unit is formed from a photo-resistor layer by a high energy light source exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Publication number: 20160069742
    Abstract: A miniature spectrometer comprises an input port, an image capture unit, a miniature diffraction optical grating, an optical grating accommodation slot, a cushion, and an affixing plate. The miniature spectrometer may further comprise a waveguide device, and the optical grating accommodation slot is positioned in a space defined by an opening of the waveguide device. The input port receives an optical signal which proceeds in the waveguide device. The miniature diffraction optical grating separates the optical signal into numerous spectral components to be projected onto the image capture unit. The cushion is stacked on the miniature diffraction optical grating, with both disposed in the optical grating accommodation slot. The affixing plate is disposed on the waveguide device to apply a compressing force on the cushion to affix the miniature diffraction optical grating in the optical grating accommodation slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao KO
  • Patent number: 9217668
    Abstract: A miniature spectrometer comprises an input unit, an image capture unit, a miniature diffraction optical grating, an optical grating accommodation slot, a cushion, and an affixing plate. The miniature spectrometer may further comprise a waveguide device, and the optical grating accommodation slot is positioned in a space defined by an opening of the waveguide device. The input unit receives an optical signal which proceeds in the waveguide device. The miniature diffraction optical grating separates the optical signal into numerous spectral components to be projected onto the image capture unit. The cushion is stacked on the miniature diffraction optical grating, with both disposed in the optical grating accommodation slot. The affixing plate is disposed on the waveguide device to apply a compressing force on the cushion to affix the miniature diffraction optical grating in the optical grating accommodation slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: OtO Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Patent number: 9157798
    Abstract: An optical wavelength dispersion device includes a first substrate, an input unit formed on the first substrate having a slit for receiving an optical signal, a grating formed on the first substrate for producing a first light beam form the optical signal for outputting, and a second substrate covered on the top of the input unit and the grating, wherein the input unit and the grating are formed from a photo-resist layer by high energy light source exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: PHOTON CHIP, INC.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Patent number: 9157799
    Abstract: An optical wavelength dispersion device includes a first substrate; an input unit formed on the first substrate having a slit for receiving an optical signal; a grating formed on the first substrate for producing a first light beam form the optical signal for outputting; and a second substrate covered on the top of the input unit and the grating; wherein the input unit and the grating are formed from a photo-resist layer by high energy light source exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: PHOTON CHIP, INC.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Patent number: 9146155
    Abstract: The invention concerns an optical system. The optical system comprises an input for receiving an optical signal, a predetermined output plane, and a diffraction grating for separating the optical signal received at the input into spectral elements thereof. The grating has a diffraction surface, which is formed by a photolithography process. The diffraction surface has a first predetermined profile. The first profile is formed by a plurality of points each conducted by different equations. Consequently, each spectral component is focused on the predetermined output plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: OtO Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Patent number: 9122014
    Abstract: An optical mechanism for a miniaturized spectrometer comprises an input unit, an upper waveguide plate, a lower waveguide plate, and a miniature diffraction grating. The input unit is used to receive an optical signal and direct the optical signal to the interior of the optical mechanism. The upper waveguide plate has a first reflective surface. The lower waveguide plate having a second reflective surface aligned substantially parallel to the upper waveguide plate. The first reflective surface is located opposite to the second reflective surface. An optical channel is formed between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface, so that optical signal from the input unit can travel in the optical channel. The miniature diffraction grating separates the optical signal transmitted in the optical channel into a plurality of spectral components and directs the spectral components to an image capture module at an end of the miniaturized spectrometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: OtO Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Publication number: 20150198754
    Abstract: An optical wavelength dispersion device includes a first substrate, an input unit formed on the first substrate having a slit for receiving an optical signal, a grating formed on the first substrate for producing a diffracted light beams from the optical signal, a first optical reflector formed on the first substrate for reflecting the diffracted light beams from the grating for outputting, and a second substrate covered on the top of the input unit and the grating;, wherein the input unit, the grating and the first optical reflector are formed from a photo-resist layer by high energy light source exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Publication number: 20150153648
    Abstract: An optical wavelength dispersion device includes a first substrate; an input unit formed on the first substrate having a slit for receiving an optical signal; a grating formed on the first substrate for producing a first light beam form the optical signal for outputting; and a second substrate covered on the top of the input unit and the grating; wherein the input unit and the grating are formed from a photo-resist layer by high energy light source exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Publication number: 20140176515
    Abstract: A display device and a method for processing frame are provided. The display device includes a display panel, a source driver, a gate driver, a timing controller and a frame processing module. The frame processing module is coupled to the timing controller, configured for receiving a first frame data, a converting command signal, a data enable signal and a synchronization signal and providing a display frame data to the timing controller. The frame processing module determines a type of the display frame data according to the converting command signal. The frame processing module determines a timing point of adjusting the type of the display frame data according to timings of the converting command signal, the data enable signal and the synchronization signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hao Ko, Ching-Huei Ku
  • Patent number: 8717561
    Abstract: A miniature spectrometer comprises an input unit, a stray light filtering structure, and a miniature diffraction grating. The input unit receives a first optical signal and a second optical signal. The stray light filtering structure has first and second filter sections to filter out the second optical signal. The first and second filter sections have first and second dentate structures disposed on opposite sides. The first and second dentate structures define an optical channel for the transmission of the first optical signal. The second optical signal enters into the first or the second dentate structure and is filtered out by the first or the second dentate structure. The miniature diffraction grating receives the first optical signal from the stray light filtering structure and separates the first optical signal into a plurality of spectral components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: OtO Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Publication number: 20140002820
    Abstract: An optical module of a micro spectrometer with tapered slit and slit structure thereof. The optical module includes an input section and a micro diffraction grating. The input section includes a slit structure, which receives a first optical signal and outputs a second optical signal travelling along a first optical path. The slit structure includes a substrate and a slit, which penetrates through the substrate and has a gradually reduced dimension from a first surface of the substrate to a second surface of the substrate. The micro diffraction grating, disposed on the first optical path, receives the second optical signal and separates the second optical signal into a plurality of spectrum components travelling along a second optical path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: OTO PHOTONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Publication number: 20130314704
    Abstract: A miniature spectrometer comprises an input unit, a stray light filtering structure, and a miniature diffraction grating. The input unit receives a first optical signal and a second optical signal. The stray light filtering structure has first and second filter sections to filter out the second optical signal. The first and second filter sections have first and second dentate structures disposed on opposite sides. The first and second dentate structures define an optical channel for the transmission of the first optical signal. The second optical signal enters into the first or the second dentate structure and is filtered out by the first or the second dentate structure. The miniature diffraction grating receives the first optical signal from the stray light filtering structure and separates the first optical signal into a plurality of spectral components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Publication number: 20130308128
    Abstract: A miniature spectrometer comprises an input unit, an image capture unit, a miniature diffraction optical grating, an optical grating accommodation slot, a cushion, and an affixing plate. The miniature spectrometer may further comprise a waveguide device, and the optical grating accommodation slot is positioned in a space defined by an opening of the waveguide device. The input unit receives an optical signal which proceeds in the waveguide device. The miniature diffraction optical grating separates the optical signal into numerous spectral components to be projected onto the image capture unit. The cushion is stacked on the miniature diffraction optical grating, with both disposed in the optical grating accommodation slot. The affixing plate is disposed on the waveguide device to apply a compressing force on the cushion to affix the miniature diffraction optical grating in the optical grating accommodation slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Publication number: 20130293961
    Abstract: An optical system comprising an input member, a predetermined output plane and a reflection type diffraction grating is disclosed. The input member receives an optical signal. The reflection type diffraction grating comprises a grating profile curved surface and a plurality of diffraction structures. The diffraction structures, which separate the optical signal into a plurality of spectral components, are respectively disposed on the grating profile curved surface by a plurality of pitches. At least some pitches are different from each other, so that the spectral components are emitted to the predetermined output plane in a direction substantially perpendicular to the predetermined output plane. The grating profile curved surface is used for focusing the spectral components on the predetermined output plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Cheng-Hao Ko, Yung-Chuan Wu
  • Publication number: 20130294727
    Abstract: An optical mechanism for a miniaturized spectrometer comprises an input unit, an upper waveguide plate, a lower waveguide plate, and a miniature diffraction grating. The input unit is used to receive an optical signal and direct the optical signal to the interior of the optical mechanism. The upper waveguide plate has a first reflective surface. The lower waveguide plate having a second reflective surface aligned substantially parallel to the upper waveguide plate. The first reflective surface is located opposite to the second reflective surface. An optical channel is formed between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface, so that optical signal from the input unit can travel in the optical channel. The miniature diffraction grating separates the optical signal transmitted in the optical channel into a plurality of spectral components and directs the spectral components to an image capture module at an end of the miniaturized spectrometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: OtO Photonics Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko