Patents by Inventor Long-Tai Chen

Long-Tai Chen 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: 9918010
    Abstract: A method for adjusting vehicle panorama system, which comprises: a calibration pattern is disposed around a vehicle, and at least one patterned feature and a plurality of cameras are disposed on the vehicle; capture the calibration pattern and patterned feature to obtain an original image; capture the patterned feature after a period of time to obtain a correction image; compares the correction image and original image and corrects the panorama images by recombining the images shoot by the plurality of cameras according to a comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Pai-Wei Cheng, Long-Tai Chen, Po-Feng Chang
  • Publication number: 20170006221
    Abstract: A method for adjusting vehicle panorama system, which comprises: a calibration pattern is disposed around a vehicle, and at least one patterned feature and a plurality of cameras are disposed on the vehicle; capture the calibration pattern and patterned feature to obtain an original image; capture the patterned feature after a period of time to obtain a correction image; compares the correction image and original image and corrects the panorama images by recombining the images shoot by the plurality of cameras according to a comparison result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: PAI-WEI CHENG, LONG-TAI CHEN, PO-FENG CHANG
  • Patent number: 8670036
    Abstract: An image-based vehicle maneuvering assistant method and system are provided in the present invention, in which images captured by a single image sensing device is processed to determine the changes with respect time by a controller having capability of image processing and identification and distance estimation in image space for providing a complete assisting image-information while the carrier is maneuvering. By means of the presented method of the presented invention, the system is capable of generating track of the carrier, view point transformation, and identifying the characteristic object in the image so as to performing the distance estimation. The present invention may be utilized and applied in different kinds of carrier type to solve the problem of guiding of carrier maneuvering, and assist the carrier lane changing, parking assistance and blind spot detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiang Cheng, Yen-Shu Chang, Wei-Min Lee, Shan-Chuan Jeng, Long-Tai Chen
  • Patent number: 8330818
    Abstract: An image-based vehicle maneuvering assistant method and system are provided in the present invention, in which images captured by a single image sensing device is processed to determine the changes with respect time by a controller having capability of image processing and identification and distance estimation in image space for providing a complete assisting image-information while the carrier is maneuvering. By means of the presented method of the presented invention, the system is capable of generating track of the carrier, view point transformation, and identifying the characteristic object in the image so as to performing the distance estimation. The present invention may be utilized and applied in different kinds of carrier type to solve the problem of guiding of carrier maneuvering, and assist the carrier lane changing, parking assistance and blind spot detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiang Cheng, Yen-Shu Chang, Wei-Min Lee, Shan-Chuan Jeng, Long-Tai Chen
  • Patent number: 8320628
    Abstract: A method and system for assisting driver are provided in the present disclosure, in which images captured by a single image sensing device is processed by a controller having capability of image processing and identification and distance estimation in image space for providing a complete assisting image-information while the carrier is moving forward or backward. By means of the method and system of the presented disclosure, it can identify the image characteristic to be a basis for lane departure assistance/alarm while the carrier is moving forwardly as well as generate assisting track and change view angle or issue an alarm according to the distance estimation while the carrier is moving backwardly. The present disclosure may be utilized and applied in different kinds of carrier type to solve the problem of guiding of carrier maneuvering, and assist carrier lane changing, parking assistance and blind spot detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiang Cheng, Wei-Min Li, Long-Tai Chen, Dau-Chen Huang
  • Patent number: 8135974
    Abstract: A power on control device and method are used at an adaptor providing a constant voltage. The power on control device includes a first voltage converting circuit, a second voltage converting circuit, a third voltage converting circuit, and a comparison module. The first voltage converting circuit receives the constant voltage and generates a reference voltage. The second voltage converting circuit receives the constant voltage and generates operating voltages. The third voltage converting circuit receives the operating voltages and generates preparatory voltages corresponding to the operating voltages according to the operating voltages. The comparison module outputs a power good signal when all the preparatory voltages are larger than the reference voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Sheng-Yuan Lee, Long-Tai Chen
  • Patent number: 7982591
    Abstract: A system and method applicable to a vehicle for detecting a surrounding environment are provided. The system and method include installing primary and secondary display units in a vehicle; installing a plurality of detectors of various types around the vehicle; detecting obstacles around the vehicle using the plurality of different detectors; generating and outputting first detector data to be received by a primary control module; generating second detector data by integrating data to generate and transmit a primary warning message including vehicle positional information relative to the obstacle and a secondary warning message comprising obstacle positional information to the primary and secondary display units respectively for display. The system and method enable accurate detection of an obstacle via the warning messages and improved driving safety, using detectors with functions different from and complementary to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shan-Chuan Jeng, Hsieh-Tai Su, Long-Tai Chen, Chih-Che Lin
  • Publication number: 20110103650
    Abstract: A method and system for assisting driver are provided in the present disclosure, in which images captured by a single image sensing device is processed by a controller having capability of image processing and identification and distance estimation in image space for providing a complete assisting image-information while the carrier is moving forward or backward. By means of the method and system of the presented disclosure, it can identify the image characteristic to be a basis for lane departure assistance/alarm while the carrier is moving forwardly as well as generate assisting track and change view angle or issue an alarm according to the distance estimation while the carrier is moving backwardly. The present disclosure may be utilized and applied in different kinds of carrier type to solve the problem of guiding of carrier maneuvering, and assist carrier lane changing, parking assistance and blind spot detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: KUO-HSIANG CHENG, Wei-Min Li, Long-Tai Chen, Dau-Chen Huang
  • Patent number: 7920070
    Abstract: A parking guidance device storing the information of length and width of a car is disclosed, which comprises: a central controller, a distance detector electrically connecting to said central controller for detecting the distances from obstacles, an image detector electrically connecting to said central controller for detecting the shape of a parking space, a two-axis rotating detector electrically connecting to said central controller for detecting the direction of said car, a human-machine operation interface electrically connecting to said central controller for inputting signals, and a car controller area network bus interface electrically connecting to said central controller for controlling wheel, engine and braking system, wherein said central controller integrates the information of distances and shape of said parking space, compares the same to the information of length and width of said car to gain a parking track, and makes the moving track of said car correspond with said parking track by controll
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Long-Tai Chen, Yen-Shu Chang, Wei-Min Li, Kuo-Hsiang Cheng
  • Patent number: 7778774
    Abstract: An automobile navigation system with portable telematics device is disclosed, which comprises: a first telematics device, being arranged fixedly inside an automobile; a detachable second telematics device, capable of being coupled to the first telematics device by a specific control data bus; wherein, the resources of software/hardware of the second telematics device are accessible to the first telematics device while the second telematics device is connected to the first telematics device; and the second telematics device is capable of working independently and thus being used by a user as a personal data assistant while the second telematics device is detached from the first telematics device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wei-Min Li, Long-Tai Chen, Li-Kung Huang
  • Publication number: 20100164706
    Abstract: A system and method applicable to a vehicle for detecting a surrounding environment are provided. The system and method include installing primary and secondary display units in a vehicle; installing a plurality of detectors of various types around the vehicle; detecting obstacles around the vehicle using the plurality of different detectors; generating and outputting first detector data to be received by a primary control module; generating second detector data by integrating data to generate and transmit a primary warning message including vehicle positional information relative to the obstacle and a secondary warning message comprising obstacle positional information to the primary and secondary display units respectively for display. The system and method enable accurate detection of an obstacle via the warning messages and improved driving safety, using detectors with functions different from and complementary to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Shan-Chuan JENG, Hsieh-Tai SU, Long-Tai CHEN, Chih-Che LIN
  • Publication number: 20100085427
    Abstract: An image-based vehicle maneuvering assistant method and system are provided in the present invention, in which images captured by a single image sensing device is processed to determine the changes with respect time by a controller having capability of image processing and identification and distance estimation in image space for providing a complete assisting image-information while the carrier is maneuvering. By means of the presented method of the presented invention, the system is capable of generating track of the carrier, view point transformation, and identifying the characteristic object in the image so as to performing the distance estimation. The present invention may be utilized and applied in different kinds of carrier type to solve the problem of guiding of carrier maneuvering, and assist the carrier lane changing, parking assistance and blind spot detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiang CHENG, Yen-Shu CHANG, Wei-Min LEE, Shan-Chuan JENG, Long-Tai CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100045347
    Abstract: A power on control device and method are used at an adaptor providing a constant voltage. The power on control device includes a first voltage converting circuit, a second voltage converting circuit, a third voltage converting circuit, and a comparison module. The first voltage converting circuit receives the constant voltage and generates a reference voltage. The second voltage converting circuit receives the constant voltage and generates operating voltages. The third voltage converting circuit receives the operating voltages and generates preparatory voltages corresponding to the operating voltages according to the operating voltages. The comparison module outputs a power good signal when all the preparatory voltages are larger than the reference voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Sheng-Yuan Lee, Long-Tai Chen
  • Publication number: 20070150191
    Abstract: An automobile navigation system with portable telematics device is disclosed, which comprises: a first telematics device, being arranged fixedly inside an automobile; a detachable second telematics device, capable of being coupled to the first telematics device by a specific control data bus; wherein, the resources of software/hardware of the second telematics device are accessible to the first telematics device while the second telematics device is connected to the first telematics device; and the second telematics device is capable of working independently and thus being used by a user as a personal data assistant while the second telematics device is detached from the first telematics device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Wei-Min Li, Long-Tai Chen, Li-Kung Huang
  • Publication number: 20060259233
    Abstract: A road precursory and vehicle trip recording method of a navigation system employs a GPS and an inertial measurer to access respectively the present coordinate point and driving direction of the car in an electronic map, defines a comparative coordinate point by using an estimated distance before the present coordinate point of the vehicle, and compares the present speed of the vehicle with a predetermined safety vehicle speed of the comparative coordinate point set in an electronic map so as to transmit precursory signals once the present speed of the vehicle exceeds the predetermined safety vehicle speed, thereby preventing the vehicle driver from danger resulted from fatigue or carelessness. In addition, the actual speed, the turning angle of the steering wheel, and the GPS coordinate points and time will be fully recorded during driving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chang-Chun Chien, Ping-Huei Shu, Li-Kung Huang, Long-Tai Chen
  • Patent number: 6886060
    Abstract: A computer system for integrating several car electronic devices is proposed. The computer system is installed in a housing, which is of the standard DIN size to be installed in a car dashboard. A computer host is disposed in the housing, and can run at least an operating system or at least a software program. At least an external electronic device is connected to the computer host through a plurality of connection ports disposed on the computer host. A control panel is disposed at the front end of the housing to control the computer host. A display for displaying text or picture information is also connected to the computer host. A touch panel adhering to the display is also provided. Data can be input through contacting the touch panel. The connection ports can connect all electronic devices in a car for integrating and controlling them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wei-Jen Wang, Ping-Hui Shu, Wen-Che Liu, Long-Tai Chen, Ya-Wen Wu
  • Publication number: 20040186936
    Abstract: A computer system for integrating several car electronic devices is proposed. The computer system is installed in a housing, which is of the standard DIN size to be installed in a car dashboard. A computer host is disposed in the housing, and can run at least an operating system or at least a software program. At least an external electronic device is connected to the computer host through a plurality of connection ports disposed on the computer host. A control panel is disposed at the front end of the housing to control the computer host. A display for displaying text or picture information is also connected to the computer host. A touch panel adhering to the display is also provided. Data can be input through contacting the touch panel. The connection ports can connect all electronic devices in a car for integrating and controlling them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Wei-Jen Wang, Ping-Hui Shu, Wen-Che Liu, Long-Tai Chen, Ya-Wen Wu