Patents by Inventor Ernie Liang

Ernie Liang 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).

  • Patent number: 7929050
    Abstract: A document camera includes a base, a first arm, a second arm, and a camera head assembly. The base includes control electronics. The first arm is connected at a first end to a side of the base utilizing a first hinge. The second arm is connected at a first end to a second end of the first arm utilizing the second hinge. The camera head assembly is connected at a first end to a second end of the second arm utilizing the third hinge. The camera head assembly includes a lens adjuster and an imaging sensor and movement of the lens adjuster changes an orientation of the imaging sensor. The first side of the first arm is connected to a first side of the base and a second side of the first arm is connected to the second hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Epson America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Supina Mapon
  • Patent number: 7623290
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support and a second sides support, where the first side support and the second side support are connected to a fabric. The portable screen assembly also includes a center support brace connected to the fabric. A first support leg extends downward from the first side support and the a second support leg extends downward from the second side support. A motorized portable screen assembly includes a fabric, a first side support, a second side support, and a center support assembly. The fabric is connected to the first side support and the second side support. An expandable support brace is connected to the first side support, the second side support, and the center support assembly. An automatic deployment mechanism is connected to the expandable support brace, and the automatic deployment mechanism drives the expandable support brace to open in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer
  • Patent number: 7619814
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support connected to a fabric, a second side support connected to the fabric, and a center support assembly. An expandable support brace is also included in the portable screen assembly. The expandable support brace is connected to the center support assembly, the first side support, and the second side support. A portable screen assembly capable of reproducing sound includes a first side support, a second side support, and a center support assembly. A speaker capable of reproducing sound is incorporated within at least one of the first side support, the second side support, and the center support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer
  • Patent number: 7612938
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support assembly connected to a fabric, a second side support assembly connected to the fabric, and a center support assembly. The first side support assembly has a first engagement subassembly fastened to the first side support assembly and the second side support assembly has a second engagement subassembly fastened to the second side support assembly. The center support assembly has a first receiving subassembly to receive a first engagement tab of the first engagement subassembly and also has a second receiving subassembly to receive a first engagement tab of the second engagement subassembly. The first receiving subassembly, the second receiving subassembly, the first engagement subassembly, and the second engagement subassembly hold the first side support assembly and the second side support assembly to the center support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer
  • Publication number: 20090002548
    Abstract: A document camera includes a base, a first arm, a second arm, and a camera head assembly. The base includes control electronics. The first arm is connected at a first end to a side of the base utilizing a first hinge. The second arm is connected at a first end to a second end of the first arm utilizing the second hinge. The camera head assembly is connected at a first end to a second end of the second arm utilizing the third hinge. The camera head assembly includes a lens adjuster and an imaging sensor and movement of the lens adjuster changes an orientation of the imaging sensor. The first side of the first arm is connected to a first side of the base and a second side of the first arm is connected to the second hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Epson America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Supina Mapon
  • Publication number: 20080239164
    Abstract: A projector assembly includes a projector for projecting images and a plurality of speakers for reproducing sound. The projector assembly further includes a mounting bracket connected to a surface. The projector assembly includes a support assembly connected to the mounting bracket, wherein the projector and the plurality of speakers are supported by the support assembly. A projection screen system includes a projector, a mounting assembly, and a projection screen assembly. The projection screen assembly includes a first plurality of speakers for reproducing sound transmitted thereto and a projection screen to receive the projected image. The projection screen assembly is mounted to the mounting assembly and the mounting assembly can be mounted to a horizontal surface and a vertical surface. The system includes a power cable to provide AC power between the projection screen assembly and the projector in the projector assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: EPSON AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Donald R. Brewer
  • Publication number: 20070121088
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support connected to a fabric, a second side support connected to the fabric, and a center support assembly. An expandable support brace is also included in the portable screen assembly. The expandable support brace is connected to the center support assembly, the first side support, and the second side support. A portable screen assembly capable of reproducing sound includes a first side support, a second side support, and a center support assembly. A speaker capable of reproducing sound is incorporated within at least one of the first side support, the second side support, and the center support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer
  • Publication number: 20070121206
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support and a second sides support, where the first side support and the second side support are connected to a fabric. The portable screen assembly also includes a center support brace connected to the fabric. A first support leg extends downward from the first side support and the a second support leg extends downward from the second side support. A motorized portable screen assembly includes a fabric, a first side support, a second side support, and a center support assembly. The fabric is connected to the first side support and the second side support. An expandable support brace is connected to the first side support, the second side support, and the center support assembly. An automatic deployment mechanism is connected to the expandable support brace, and the automatic deployment mechanism drives the expandable support brace to open in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer
  • Publication number: 20070121209
    Abstract: A portable screen assembly includes a first side support assembly connected to a fabric, a second side support assembly connected to the fabric, and a center support assembly. The first side support assembly has a first engagement subassembly fastened to the first side support assembly and the second side support assembly has a second engagement subassembly fastened to the second side support assembly. The center support assembly has a first receiving subassembly to receive a first engagement tab of the first engagement subassembly and also has a second receiving subassembly to receive a first engagement tab of the second engagement subassembly. The first receiving subassembly, the second receiving subassembly, the first engagement subassembly, and the second engagement subassembly hold the first side support assembly and the second side support assembly to the center support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Matt Ford, Matt Tivnon, Ron Bergold, Jonas Brickus, Bryan Vollmer