Patents by Inventor I-Hsien Liu

I-Hsien Liu 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: 7883215
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention discloses projector circuit boards comprising an image receiving terminal, a central processing unit, a motor driving module, a DMD and a DMD control module. The image receiving terminal receives an image signal and transmits the received image signal to the central processing unit. The central processing unit processes the received image signal. The motor driving module drives a motor on the basis of the processed image signal to rotate a color wheel to generate a colored beam. The DMD, comprising a plurality of micro-mirrors, is used in reflecting the colored beam, transforming the colored beam into an image beam, and transmitting the image beam to a projection lens to project an image. The rotation angles of the micro-mirrors are controlled by the DMD control module coupled between the central processing unit and the DMD. The projector circuit board is perpendicular to a light path of the projection lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chin-Tsao Chang, Lien-Fu Cheng, I-Hsien Liu
  • Patent number: 7828469
    Abstract: A light source module adapted to a projecting device including a light bulb, a fan, and an air tunnel structure is provided. The fan is located by the light bulb for cooling the light bulb. The air tunnel structure is located respective to the location of the light bulb, for removing the heat generated by the light bulb. The air tunnel structure has a curved inner wall, a plurality of fins, and a tank. The curved inner wall is located inside the air tunnel structure respective to the location of the light bulb. The fins are formed on the curved inner wall for blocking the fragments generated by the explosion of the light bulb. The tank is located by a side of the curved inner wall for carrying the fragments clashing the fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: I-Hsien Liu, Tzu-Tse Huang
  • Patent number: 7798657
    Abstract: A projection apparatus including a projection body, a support and a pivoting member is provided. The support is disposed underneath the projection body. The pivoting member serves as a pivot between the projection body and the support, and both sides of the support are supported on a supporting surface. The projection body is suitable for swinging with the pivoting member as a pivot and therefore users are able to quickly adjust the degree of elevation and inclination of the projection body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventor: I-Hsien Liu
  • Publication number: 20100039627
    Abstract: A projecting apparatus includes a casing, a projector and a foldable arm set. The foldable arm set is connected with the projector and selectively in a folded state or an unfolded state. The projector is capable of performing a projecting operation when the foldable arm set is in the unfolded state. A containing space is defined by the foldable arm set and the casing for containing the projector therein when the foldable arm set is in the folded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: I-Hsien Liu
  • Publication number: 20090225284
    Abstract: A projection lens module including a projection lens, a first transmission gear, and an adjusting ring is provided. The projection lens has a lens barrel, a driving ring, and an optical lens module. The driving ring has a plurality of first external teeth and rotates about a first axis. The driving ring is circularly disposed at the lens barrel. The optical lens module is disposed in the lens barrel. When the driving ring rotates, part of the optical lens module moves along the first axis. The first transmission gear has a plurality of second external teeth and rotates about a second axis. The first transmission gear is geared to the driving ring. The adjusting ring has a plurality of first internal teeth and rotates about a third axis. The adjusting ring drives the driving ring through the first transmission gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu-Tse Huang, I-Hsien Liu
  • Publication number: 20090213560
    Abstract: An optical projector includes a casing, a partition element, an optical projection module and a main board. The casing includes a main body, a first cover and a second cover. The partition element is disposed at the main body, and the first cover is detachably disposed on the main body. The first cover, the partition element and the main body together define a first accommodating space. The second cover is detachably disposed on the main body. The second cover, the partition element and the main body together define a second accommodating space. The optical projection module is disposed in the first accommodating space and the main board is disposed in the second accommodating space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu-Tse Huang, I-Hsien Liu, Yi-Chang Tsai, Ming-Wen Chen
  • Publication number: 20090196040
    Abstract: A light source module adapted to a projecting device including a light bulb, a fan, and an air tunnel structure is provided. The fan is located by the light bulb for cooling the light bulb. The air tunnel structure is located respective to the location of the light bulb, for removing the heat generated by the light bulb. The air tunnel structure has a curved inner wall, a plurality of fins, and a tank. The curved inner wall is located inside the air tunnel structure respective to the location of the light bulb. The fins are formed on the curved inner wall for blocking the fragments generated by the explosion of the light bulb. The tank is located by a side of the curved inner wall for carrying the fragments clashing the fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: I-Hsien Liu, Tzu-Tse Huang
  • Publication number: 20090046256
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention discloses projector circuit boards comprising an image receiving terminal, a central processing unit, a motor driving module, a DMD and a DMD control module. The image receiving terminal receives an image signal and transmits the received image signal to the central processing unit. The central processing unit processes the received image signal. The motor driving module drives a motor on the basis of the processed image signal to rotate a color wheel to generate a colored beam. The DMD, comprising a plurality of micro-mirrors, is used in reflecting the colored beam, transforming the colored beam into an image beam, and transmitting the image beam to a projection lens to project an image. The rotation angles of the micro-mirrors are controlled by the DMD control module coupled between the central processing unit and the DMD. The projector circuit board is perpendicular to a light path of the projection lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chin-Tsao Chang, Lien-Fu Cheng, I-Hsien Liu
  • Publication number: 20090009728
    Abstract: A projector includes a housing, an internal projection mechanism, and an external air filtration device. The housing has a ventilation window portion. The internal projection mechanism is disposed in the housing, and includes an imaging system, a light source system for providing a light beam to the imaging system, and a ventilating fan. The external air filtration device includes a frame, a filter member, and an engaging unit. The engaging unit engages removably the frame to the ventilation window portion of the housing for securing the filter member on the exterior of the housing between the frame and the ventilation window portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Coretonic Corporation
    Inventors: I-Hsien Liu, Tzu-Tse Huang, Chung-Hsien Yen
  • Publication number: 20080094584
    Abstract: A projection apparatus including a lamp, a light valve and a projection lens is provided. The light valve is disposed on a transmission path of an illumination beam from the lamp for converting the illumination beam into an image beam, and the projection lens is disposed on a transmission path of the image beam. The lamp includes a lampshade, a filament, a first connector, a second connector, a lead wire and a diffuser. The lampshade has a bottom and a light-emitting section opposite to the bottom. The filament is disposed inside the lampshade, the first connector is disposed at the bottom and electrically connected to the filament, the second connector is disposed on the lampshade adjacent to the light-emitting section, the lead wire is connected between the filament and the second connector, and at least a part of the diffuser is disposed between the lead wire and the light-emitting section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chun-Li Chen, Yu-Sung Lai, I-Hsien Liu
  • Publication number: 20080018865
    Abstract: A projection apparatus including a projection body, a support and a pivoting member is provided. The support is disposed underneath the projection body. The pivoting member serves as a pivot between the projection body and the support, and both sides of the support are supported on a supporting surface. The projection body is suitable for swinging with the pivoting member as a pivot and therefore users are able to quickly adjust the degree of elevation and inclination of the projection body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: I-Hsien Liu
  • Publication number: 20080009190
    Abstract: A connector suitable for an electronic apparatus is provided. The connector includes multiple connection ports, a transmission part, and an aluminum-foil cover. The transmission part is electrically connected to the connection ports. The aluminum-foil cover comprises a first surface, a second surface, and glue. The first surface and the second surface are opposite to each other. The second surface faces towards the transmission part. The glue is disposed on the second surface. The aluminum-foil cover is stuck on the surface of the transmission part by means of the glue, such that the aluminum-foil cover covers the transmission part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: I-Hsien Liu, Tzu-Tse Huang
  • Patent number: 7309130
    Abstract: A fixture for a projection system that includes a lamp, a light valve and a projection lens mainly comprises a lamp frame and an optical engine main body, wherein the lamp frame contains a chamber for containing the optical engine main body. The optical engine main body includes an optical engine seat and an optical engine upper cover. One end of the optical engine seat is connected to the lamp frame while another end thereof is connected to the optical engine upper cover. The optical engine seat is made of a heat-insulating material for preventing the heat of the lamp from conducting to the optical engine upper cover for providing better image quality of the projection system, extending the lifetime of the light valve and the projection lens, reducing the weight and the cost of the whole projection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: I-Hsien Liu, Chien-Hung Lee
  • Publication number: 20060251412
    Abstract: A zoom in/out system includes a projection lens having a lens barrel and a set of lenses, an actuating rod disposed transversely within an axial slot in the lens barrel and connected operably to the lens set for co-movement therewith and extending outwardly from the lens barrel via the axial slot, a flat plate disposed on the lens barrel, an adjusting rod fixed on the flat plate for synchronous movement on the lens barrel in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the lens barrel, and a guiding groove formed on a lower surface of the flat plate, extending inclinedly relative to the axial direction for slidably enclosing the actuating rod therein. Synchronous movement of the adjusting rod and the flat plate to left and right sides of the lens barrel in the perpendicular direction results in movement of the actuating rod along the axial slot to adjust an image ratio of the projection lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: I-Hsien Liu
  • Publication number: 20050213059
    Abstract: A fixture for a projection system that includes a lamp, a light valve and a projection lens mainly comprises a lamp frame and an optical engine main body, wherein the lamp frame contains a chamber for containing the optical engine main body. The optical engine main body includes an optical engine seat and an optical engine upper cover. One end of the optical engine seat is connected to the lamp frame while another end thereof is connected to the optical engine upper cover. The optical engine seat is made of a heat-insulating material for preventing the heat of the lamp from conducting to the optical engine upper cover for providing better image quality of the projection system, extending the lifetime of the light valve and the projection lens, reducing the weight and the cost of the whole projection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: I-Hsien Liu, Chien-Hung Lee
  • Patent number: 6719431
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a body, an upper cover which forms a slide with the body, and a catching section which is in the slide and has at least one protrusive catching piece on a side of a front side surface. Another side of the catching section connects to an adjusting button with extended width, and the adjusting button is protruded from the body. A sliding sleeve set on a side of a front surface of the body, and a supporter is through the sliding sleeve. A back of the supporter has a plurality of positioning rack engaging with the catching piece. Besides, a rear side of the catching section is fastened on one end of a restoring element, and the other end is fixed on a rear wall of the body. The rear side of the catching section sets a guiding element, which two opening ends are through two guiding slots attached to a top edge of the rear wall. Each guiding slot is formed by a restricting block for guiding the catching section to move smoothly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: I-Hsien Liu, Fu-Shun Kao
  • Publication number: 20030147056
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a body, an upper cover and the body form a slide, a catching section is in the slide, a side of a front side surface of the catching section has at least one protrusive catching piece, another side of the catching section connects to an adjusting button with extended width, and the adjusting button is protruded from the body, a sliding sleeve set on a side of a front side of the body, a supporter is through the sliding sleeve, a back of the supporter has a plurality of positioning rackmatching with the catching piece, besides, a rear side of the catching section is fastened on one end of a repositioning element, the other end is fixed on a rear wall of the body, the rear side of the catching section is set a guiding element, which two opening ends are through a top edge of the rear wall to attach to a guiding slot formed by two restricting blocks for guiding the catching section to move smoothly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: I-Hsien Liu, Fu-Shun Kao