Patents by Inventor Hsiao-Chin Lan

Hsiao-Chin Lan 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: 10890718
    Abstract: A silicon photonic integrated system in a switch includes a multi-wavelength laser module, a first multiplexer, an optical channel, and a light signal generating element. The multi-wavelength laser module is configured to emit n laser beams with different peak wavelengths, and n is an integer greater than 2. The first multiplexer is optically coupled to the multi-wavelength laser module and configured to receive the laser beams and combine them into a combined beam. The optical channel is configured to receive a combined beam. The light signal generating element receives the combined beam through the optical channel and modulates the combined beam to emit a plurality of light output signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Centera Photonics Inc.
    Inventors: Chien-Chen Hsieh, Shang-Jen Yu, Hsiao-Chin Lan
  • Publication number: 20200158957
    Abstract: A silicon photonic integrated system in a switch includes a multi-wavelength laser module, a first multiplexer, an optical channel, and a light signal generating element. The multi-wavelength laser module is configured to emit n laser beams with different peak wavelengths, and n is an integer greater than 2. The first multiplexer is optically coupled to the multi-wavelength laser module and configured to receive the laser beams and combine them into a combined beam. The optical channel is configured to receive a combined beam. The light signal generating element receives the combined beam through the optical channel and modulates the combined beam to emit a plurality of light output signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Centera Photonics Inc.
    Inventors: Chien-Chen Hsieh, Shang-Jen Yu, Hsiao-Chin Lan
  • Publication number: 20170254971
    Abstract: An optical connection module includes a substrate, a light source, an optical detector, at least one first optical channel, at least one second optical channel, an oblique surface and a light guide device. The light source is disposed on the substrate and is configured to emit a first light. The first optical channel is configured to transmit the first light, and the light guide device is configured to guide the first light propagating from the light source into the first optical channel in a manner of light transmission. The optical detector is disposed on the substrate and is configured to receive a second light. The second optical channel is configured to transmit the second light, and the oblique surface is configured to guide the second light propagating from the second optical channel into the optical detector in a manner of reflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Po-Kuan SHEN, Tzu-Ching YEH, Chin-Ta CHEN, Hsiao-Chin LAN
  • Patent number: 9729243
    Abstract: An optoelectronic transmitter including a semiconductor substrate, at least one laser source, and a high numerical aperture (NA) waveguide is provided. The laser source is disposed on the semiconductor substrate and configured to emit at least one laser beam. The high numerical aperture (NA) waveguide has an NA greater than or equal to 0.5 and is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. At least a part of the laser beam from the laser source enters the high NA waveguide, wherein no lens is disposed on the light path of the laser beam between the laser source and the high NA waveguide. An optoelectronic receiver and an optoelectronic transceiver are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Centera Photonics Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Ching Yeh, Hsiao-Chin Lan, Chin-Ta Chen, Po-Kuan Shen
  • Patent number: 9581772
    Abstract: An optical electrical module includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a bearing portion and at least one optical electrical element. The second substrate is combined with the first substrate and has a reflective surface facing the first substrate. The bearing portion is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate to limit at least one light guide element. The optical electrical element is disposed on a surface of the first substrate facing the reflective surface and faces the reflective surface. The optical electrical element is configured for providing or receiving light signals. The reflective surface and the light guide element are disposed on an optical path of the light signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Centera Photonics Inc.
    Inventors: Hsiao-Chin Lan, Shang-Jen Yu
  • Publication number: 20160349451
    Abstract: An optical connection module includes a substrate, an arrayed wavelength grating structure, an optical detector, and an oblique surface. The arrayed wavelength grating structure is disposed on the substrate and the arrayed wavelength grating structure is configured to transmit a light. The optical detector is disposed on the substrate, and the optical detector is configured to detect the light propagating through the arrayed wavelength grating structure. The oblique surface is configured to redirect the light from the arrayed wavelength grating structure to the optical detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Po-Kuan SHEN, Hsiao-Chin LAN, Tzu-Ching YEH, Chin-Ta CHEN, Shang-Jen YU
  • Publication number: 20160315710
    Abstract: An optoelectronic transmitter including a semiconductor substrate, at least one laser source, and a high numerical aperture (NA) waveguide is provided. The laser source is disposed on the semiconductor substrate and configured to emit at least one laser beam. The high numerical aperture (NA) waveguide has an NA greater than or equal to 0.5 and is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. At least a part of the laser beam from the laser source enters the high NA waveguide, wherein no lens is disposed on the light path of the laser beam between the laser source and the high NA waveguide. An optoelectronic receiver and an optoelectronic transceiver are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Tzu-Ching Yeh, Hsiao-Chin Lan, Chin-Ta Chen, Po-Kuan Shen
  • Publication number: 20150023632
    Abstract: An optical electrical module includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a bearing portion and at least one optical electrical element. The second substrate is combined with the first substrate and has a reflective surface facing the first substrate. The bearing portion is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate to limit at least one light guide element. The optical electrical element is disposed on a surface of the first substrate facing the reflective surface and faces the reflective surface. The optical electrical element is configured for providing or receiving light signals. The reflective surface and the light guide element are disposed on an optical path of the light signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Hsiao-Chin Lan, Shang-Jen Yu
  • Patent number: 8666204
    Abstract: An optical transmission module includes a semiconductor substrate, a first film layer, an electronic component layer and a waveguide structure. The electronic component layer is used for converting a first electrical signal into an optical signal. The waveguide structure is formed on the first film layer, and includes a first reflective surface, a waveguide body and a second reflective surface. After the optical signal is transmitted through the semiconductor substrate and the first film layer and enters the waveguide structure, the optical signal is reflected by the first reflective surface, transmitted within the waveguide body and reflected by the second reflective surface. After the optical signal reflected by the second reflective surface is transmitted through the first film layer and the semiconductor substrate and received by the electronic component layer, the optical signal is converted into a second electrical signal by the electronic component layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventors: Mao-Jen Wu, Hsiao-Chin Lan, Yun-Chih Lee, Chia-Chi Chang, Hsu-Liang Hsiao, Chin-Ta Chen, Bo-Kuan Shen, Guan-Fu Lu, Yan-Chong Chang, Jen-Yu Chang
  • Patent number: 8644654
    Abstract: The optical coupler module for converting and transmitting electrical/optical signals includes a semiconductor substrate, a first film, a second film, an electrical transmission unit, at least one signal conversion unit and an optical waveguide structure. The first film and the second film are formed on opposite surfaces of the semiconductor substrate. The signal conversion unit and the optical waveguide structure are disposed on opposite sides of the semiconductor substrate. The optical waveguide structure has a reflector and a waveguide body. The optical signal generated from the signal conversion unit sequentially passes the first film, the semiconductor substrate and the second film and enters the optical waveguide structure. Then, the optical signal is reflected by the reflector and transmitted in the waveguide body to be outputted. Alternatively, the optical signal is transmitted in a reverse direction from the optical waveguide structure to the signal conversion unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventors: Mao-Jen Wu, Hsiao-Chin Lan, Yun-Chih Lee, Chia-Chi Chang, Hsu-Liang Hsiao, Chin-Ta Chen, Bo-Kuan Shen, Guan-Fu Lu, Yan-Chong Chang, Jen-Yu Chang
  • Patent number: 8588559
    Abstract: An optical coupler module includes a semiconductor substrate disposed on the print circuit board; a reflecting trench structure formed on the semiconductor substrate; a reflector formed on a slant surface of the reflecting trench structure; a strip trench structure formed on the semiconductor substrate and connecting with the reflecting trench structure; a thin film disposed on the above-mentioned structure. The optical coupler module further includes a signal conversion unit disposed on the semiconductor substrate and the position of the signal conversion unit corresponds to the reflector; and an optical waveguide structure formed in the trench structures. The optical signal from the signal conversion unit is reflected by the reflector and then transmitted in the optical waveguide structure, or in a reverse direction to reach the signal conversion unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventors: Mao-Jen Wu, Hsiao-Chin Lan, Yun-Chih Lee, Chia-Chi Chang, Hsu-Liang Hsiao, Chin-Ta Chen, Bo-Kuan Shen, Guan-Fu Lu, Yan-Chong Chang, Jen-Yu Chang
  • Patent number: 8503835
    Abstract: The optical coupler module for converting and transmitting electrical/optical signals includes a semiconductor substrate, a first film, a second film, an electrical transmission unit, at least one signal conversion unit and an optical waveguide structure. The first film and the second film are formed on opposite surfaces of the semiconductor substrate. The signal conversion unit and the optical waveguide structure are disposed on opposite sides of the semiconductor substrate. The optical waveguide structure has a reflector and a waveguide body. The optical signal generated from the signal conversion unit sequentially passes the first film, the semiconductor substrate and the second film and enters the optical waveguide structure. Then, the optical signal is reflected by the reflector and transmitted in the waveguide body to be outputted. Alternatively, the optical signal is transmitted in a reverse direction from the optical waveguide structure to the signal conversion unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventors: Mao-Jen Wu, Hsiao-Chin Lan, Yun-Chih Lee, Chia-Chi Chang, Hsu-Liang Hsiao, Chin-Ta Chen, Bo-Kuan Shen, Guan-Fu Lu, Yan-Chong Chang, Jen-Yu Chang
  • Publication number: 20120057822
    Abstract: An optical coupler module includes a semiconductor substrate disposed on the print circuit board; a reflecting trench structure formed on the semiconductor substrate; a reflector formed on a slant surface of the reflecting trench structure; a strip trench structure formed on the semiconductor substrate and connecting with the reflecting trench structure; a thin film disposed on the above-mentioned structure. The optical coupler module further includes a signal conversion unit disposed on the semiconductor substrate and the position of the signal conversion unit corresponds to the reflector; and an optical waveguide structure formed in the trench structures. The optical signal from the signal conversion unit is reflected by the reflector and then transmitted in the optical waveguide structure, or in a reverse direction to reach the signal conversion unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: National Central University
    Inventors: Mao-Jen WU, Hsiao-Chin Lan, Yun-Chih Lee, Chia-Chi Chang, Hsu-Liang Hsiao, Chin-Ta Chen, Bo-Kuan Shen, Guan-Fu Lu, Yan-Chong Chang, Jen-Yu Chang
  • Publication number: 20110286695
    Abstract: The optical coupler module for converting and transmitting electrical/optical signals includes a semiconductor substrate, a first film, a second film, an electrical transmission unit, at least one signal conversion unit and an optical waveguide structure. The first film and the second film are formed on opposite surfaces of the semiconductor substrate. The signal conversion unit and the optical waveguide structure are disposed on opposite sides of the semiconductor substrate. The optical waveguide structure has a reflector and a waveguide body. The optical signal generated from the signal conversion unit sequentially passes the first film, the semiconductor substrate and the second film and enters the optical waveguide structure. Then, the optical signal is reflected by the reflector and transmitted in the waveguide body to be outputted. Alternatively, the optical signal is transmitted in a reverse direction from the optical waveguide structure to the signal conversion unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: National Central University
    Inventors: Mao-Jen WU, Hsiao-Chin Lan, Yun-Chih Lee, Chia-Chi Chang, Hsu-Liang Hsiao, Chin-Ta Chen, Bo-Kuan Shen, Guan-Fu Lu, Yan-Chong Chang, Jen-Yu Chang
  • Publication number: 20110286694
    Abstract: An optical transmission module includes a semiconductor substrate, a first film layer, an electronic component layer and a waveguide structure. The electronic component layer is used for converting a first electrical signal into an optical signal. The waveguide structure is formed on the first film layer, and includes a first reflective surface, a waveguide body and a second reflective surface. After the optical signal is transmitted through the semiconductor substrate and the first film layer and enters the waveguide structure, the optical signal is reflected by the first reflective surface, transmitted within the waveguide body and reflected by the second reflective surface. After the optical signal reflected by the second reflective surface is transmitted through the first film layer and the semiconductor substrate and received by the electronic component layer, the optical signal is converted into a second electrical signal by the electronic component layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: National Central University
    Inventors: Mao-Jen WU, Hsiao-Chin Lan, Yun-Chih Lee, Chia-Chi Chang, Hsu-Liang Hsiao, Chin-Ta Chen, Bo-Kuan Shen, Guan-Fu Lu, Yan-Chong Chang, Jen-Yu Chang
  • Publication number: 20110049554
    Abstract: A package base structure for packaging a light-emitting element and a related manufacturing process are provided. The package base structure includes a semiconductor substrate having a top surface, a receiving space in the top surface and defined by slant surfaces, and a micro diffractive optical element on one of the slant surfaces. To produce the package base structure, a first etching mask with a first etching window is formed on the top surface. The etching window has a sidewall oriented at a bias angle with respect to a specific equivalent crystallographic orientation of the semiconductor substrate. Then, a selective anisotropic etching procedure is performed through the first etching window to form the slant surfaces on the semiconductor substrate. Afterwards, the micro diffractive optical element is formed on the slant surface for collimating or focusing a light beam emitted from the light-emitting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: NATIONAL CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mao-Jen Wu, Hsiao-Chin Lan, An-Nong Wen, Chih-Hung Hsu, Hsu-Liang Hsiao, Chia-Chi Chang, Chia-Yu Lee, Siou-Ping Chen, Min-Hao Chung
  • Publication number: 20100220575
    Abstract: An optical pickup head includes a first light source, a second light source, a base, a light adjusting unit, and a light guiding unit. The first light source emits a first wavelength light beam to read a first data density optical storage medium. The second light source emits a second wavelength light beam to read a second data density optical storage medium. The base includes at least a slant surface for reflecting the first wavelength light beam and the second wavelength light beam, so that the first wavelength light beam and the second wavelength light beam are parallel with each other. The light adjusting unit adjusts the first wavelength light beam and the second wavelength light beam to the same optical axis. The light guiding unit guides the first wavelength light beam and the second wavelength light beam to the first data density optical storage medium or the second data density optical storage medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: NATIONAL CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Wen-Hsin Sun, Mao-Jen Wu, Hsiao-Chin Lan, An-Nong Wen, Chih-Hung Hsu