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).
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Patent number: 9918010Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Pai-Wei Cheng, Long-Tai Chen, Po-Feng Chang
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Publication number: 20170006221Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: PAI-WEI CHENG, LONG-TAI CHEN, PO-FENG CHANG
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Patent number: 8670036Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Kuo-Hsiang Cheng, Yen-Shu Chang, Wei-Min Lee, Shan-Chuan Jeng, Long-Tai Chen
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Patent number: 8330818Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Kuo-Hsiang Cheng, Yen-Shu Chang, Wei-Min Lee, Shan-Chuan Jeng, Long-Tai Chen
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Patent number: 8320628Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Kuo-Hsiang Cheng, Wei-Min Li, Long-Tai Chen, Dau-Chen Huang
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Patent number: 8135974Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Inventors: Sheng-Yuan Lee, Long-Tai Chen
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Patent number: 7982591Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Shan-Chuan Jeng, Hsieh-Tai Su, Long-Tai Chen, Chih-Che Lin
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Publication number: 20110103650Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: KUO-HSIANG CHENG, Wei-Min Li, Long-Tai Chen, Dau-Chen Huang
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Patent number: 7920070Abstract: 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 controllType: GrantFiled: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Long-Tai Chen, Yen-Shu Chang, Wei-Min Li, Kuo-Hsiang Cheng
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Patent number: 7778774Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 13, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Wei-Min Li, Long-Tai Chen, Li-Kung Huang
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Publication number: 20100164706Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Shan-Chuan JENG, Hsieh-Tai SU, Long-Tai CHEN, Chih-Che LIN
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Publication number: 20100085427Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Kuo-Hsiang CHENG, Yen-Shu CHANG, Wei-Min LEE, Shan-Chuan JENG, Long-Tai CHEN
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Publication number: 20100045347Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Sheng-Yuan Lee, Long-Tai Chen
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Publication number: 20070150191Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Wei-Min Li, Long-Tai Chen, Li-Kung Huang
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Publication number: 20060259233Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chang-Chun Chien, Ping-Huei Shu, Li-Kung Huang, Long-Tai Chen
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Patent number: 6886060Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Wei-Jen Wang, Ping-Hui Shu, Wen-Che Liu, Long-Tai Chen, Ya-Wen Wu
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Publication number: 20040186936Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Wei-Jen Wang, Ping-Hui Shu, Wen-Che Liu, Long-Tai Chen, Ya-Wen Wu