Patents by Inventor Wei-Min Chien

Wei-Min Chien 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).

  • Publication number: 20240134256
    Abstract: A projection device includes a shell, a lens, two first ribs, two second ribs, and a sliding cover. The shell has a top plate, a left sidewall, and a right sidewall, the top plate is respectively connected to the left sidewall and the right sidewall, and the top plate has an opening. The lens is disposed in the shell and exposed by the opening. The two first ribs are disposed on the top plate, extending directions of the two first ribs are perpendicular to the left sidewall and the right sidewall, and the opening is disposed between the two first ribs. The sliding cover is slidably disposed on the shell for covering the opening. The two second ribs are disposed on a top cover body of the sliding cover, and one of the two second ribs is located between the two first ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Min Chien, Yen-Ting Lin, Yao-Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20240134258
    Abstract: A projection device of the present invention includes a casing, a light source module, a light source thermal module, a fan, and a projection lens; wherein the light source module, the light source thermal module, the fan and the projection lens are disposed in the casing, and the casing has a first side wall, a second side wall, and a bottom plate, wherein the first side wall includes a first air inlet, and the second side wall includes an air outlet; the orthographic projection range of the air outlet on the first side wall overlaps with the orthographic projection range of the light source thermal module on the first side wall, and the orthographic projection range of the projection lens on the first side wall does not overlap with the orthographic projection range of the light source thermal module on the first side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Min Chien, Tung-Chou Hu
  • Patent number: 11874588
    Abstract: A projector includes at least one light source module, at least one light valve module, a projection lens, and at least one heat dissipation structure. The at least one light source module is configured to provide an illumination beam. The at least one light valve module is disposed on a transmission path of the illumination beam and is configured to convert the illumination beam into an image beam. The projection lens is disposed on a transmission path of the image beam and is configured to project the image beam. The at least one heat dissipation structure is connected to the at least one light valve module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Hwai-Ning Hsueh, Wei-Min Chien
  • Patent number: 11640105
    Abstract: A projector includes a light source module, a light valve, and a projection lens. The light source module is adapted to provide an illumination light beam and includes a base having first and second side surfaces, first and second color light-emitting units respectively disposed on the first and second side surfaces, and first and second heat dissipation structures respectively connected to the first and second color light-emitting units. The first and second heat dissipation structures are separated from each other and define an accommodation space together. The light valve is located on a transmission path of the illumination light beam and adapted to convert the illumination light beam into an image light beam. The projection lens is located on a transmission path of the image light beam and adapted to project the image light beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chien-Ming Peng, Yen-Po Chang, Mao-Min Fu, Wei-Min Chien
  • Publication number: 20230132215
    Abstract: A projection apparatus including a casing, a light source module, a light source heat dissipation module, an optical engine module, an optical engine heat dissipation module, and a projection lens is provided. The casing has an air inlet and an air outlet. The light source module is disposed in the casing. The light source heat dissipation module is disposed in the casing and connected to the light source module. The optical engine module is disposed in the casing and includes a liquid crystal panel. The optical engine heat dissipation module is disposed in the casing and connected to the liquid crystal panel. Airflow enters the casing from the air inlet, passes through the optical engine heat dissipation module and the light source heat dissipation module in sequence, and flows out of the casing from the air outlet. The projection lens is connected to the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Ying Kuo, Tung-Chou Hu, Wei-Min Chien
  • Publication number: 20230080165
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a projection device and a parameter adjustment method thereof. An environment detection value is received from a detection module through a control chip, wherein the environment detection value is at least one of an environment illuminance value, a volume load value and an environment volume value. Then, the environment detection value is compared with a reference range to obtain a corresponding environment mode. Furthermore, a rotation speed of a fan module is adjusted according to an environment load value corresponding to the environment mode. The projection device and the parameter adjustment method thereof provided by the invention make the illuminance and noise output of the projection device more suitable for the operation condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Min Chien, Yi-Cheng Hou, Tung-Chou Hu
  • Publication number: 20230064286
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a main body, at least one fan in the main body, an audio receiving module on the main body, and a control module electrically connected to the audio receiving module and the fan. If the audio receiving module receives an activation command, the control module records an instant value of a rotation speed of the fan and controls the rotation speed to be decreased. After the rotation speed is reduced, if the audio receiving module receives a voice command within a predetermined time period, the electronic apparatus executes the voice command, and the control module controls the rotation speed to be returned to the instant value; if the audio receiving module does not receive the voice command within the predetermined time period, the control module controls the rotation speed to be returned to the instant value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Min Chien, Tung-Chou Hu
  • Publication number: 20230015029
    Abstract: A projector includes a light source module, a light valve, and a projection lens. The light source module is adapted to provide an illumination light beam and includes a base having first and second side surfaces, first and second color light-emitting units respectively disposed on the first and second side surfaces, and first and second heat dissipation structures respectively connected to the first and second color light-emitting units. The first and second heat dissipation structures are separated from each other and define an accommodation space together. The light valve is located on a transmission path of the illumination light beam and adapted to convert the illumination light beam into an image light beam. The projection lens is located on a transmission path of the image light beam and adapted to project the image light beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chien-Ming Peng, Yen-Po Chang, Mao-Min Fu, Wei-Min Chien
  • Publication number: 20220413371
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a projection apparatus, which includes a casing, a projection module, at least one airflow generating unit, and at least one speaker. The casing has at least one air outlet. The projection module is disposed in the casing and configured to project an image beam outside the casing. The airflow generating unit is disposed in the casing and configured to generate airflow. The speaker is disposed in the casing, and the airflow generating unit is located between the projection module and the speaker. The speaker has at least one flow guiding surface, and the flow guiding surface is inclined toward the air outlet to guide the airflow toward the air outlet. The projection apparatus has a favorable heat dissipation capability and may reduce the noise generated by the airflow generating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Cheng Hou, Wei-Min Chien, Tung-Chou Hu
  • Publication number: 20220377292
    Abstract: A projector and a projection system are provided. The projection system includes the projector and a mobile device. The projector receives an audio-visual signal coming from the mobile device via a default wireless domain when the projector is connected to the mobile device, and outputs an image according to the audio-visual signal. The projector also charges the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Min Chien, Hwai-Ning Hsueh, Yi-Cheng Hou, Ming-Ying Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220350231
    Abstract: A projection device includes a heat source module, a heat storage module, and a heat dissipation connecting element. The heat source module is configured to generate a light beam. The heat storage module includes a storage tank and a heat storage material, and the heat storage material is filled into the storage tank. The heat dissipation connecting element connects the heat source module and the heat storage module. Heat generated by the heat source module is transferred to the heat storage module through the heat dissipation connecting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Min Chien, Yi-Cheng Hou, Tung-Chou Hu, Ming-Ying Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220100064
    Abstract: A projector includes at least one light source module, at least one light valve module, a projection lens, and at least one heat dissipation structure. The at least one light source module is configured to provide an illumination beam. The at least one light valve module is disposed on a transmission path of the illumination beam and is configured to convert the illumination beam into an image beam. The projection lens is disposed on a transmission path of the image beam and is configured to project the image beam. The at least one heat dissipation structure is connected to the at least one light valve module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Hwai-Ning Hsueh, Wei-Min Chien
  • Publication number: 20210080814
    Abstract: A projection apparatus includes a frame body, an optical engine module disposed in the frame body and including at least one light source and a light valve, a projection lens, and a first heat dissipation module. The light source provides an illumination light beam. The light valve located in a transmission path of the illumination light beam converts the illumination light beam into an image light beam. The projection lens located in a transmission path of the image light beam projects the image light beam. The first heat dissipation module is disposed on the frame body and contacts at least one of the light source and the light valve. The frame body and the first heat dissipation module together form at least part of a housing of the projection apparatus. A thermal conductivity coefficient of the frame body is less than that of the first heat dissipation module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Hwai-Ning Hsueh, Wei-Min Chien, Yi-Cheng Hou
  • Patent number: 10884325
    Abstract: A projection device includes: a light source module for generating an illumination beam; an optical engine module disposed on a transmission path of the illumination beam for forming an image beam; a projection lens disposed on a transmission path of the image beam for projecting the image beam to an outside of the projection device; and a housing having opposite bottom and top portions, and a side wall connected between and surrounding the portions and having an air inflow region adjacent to the bottom portion and an air exhaust region adjacent to the top portion. The light source module, the optical engine module and the projection lens are disposed in the housing adjacent to the top portion, wherein the image beam is projected to the outside toward the bottom portion. The projection device of the invention can effectively dissipate heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Min Chien, Jhih-Hao Chen, Tsung-Ching Lin, Shi-Wen Lin
  • Patent number: 10827153
    Abstract: A projection device includes a light source module, an optical engine module, a projection lens, a housing, and at least one first heat dissipating element. The housing comprises a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The at least one first heat dissipating element is disposed in the housing, and each of the at least one first heat dissipating element includes a first plate portion, a second plate portion, and a first fin portion. The first plate portion is connected to the light source module. The second plate portion is connected to the first plate portion. The first fin portion is connected to the second plate portion and includes a plurality of first fins arranged at intervals. These first fins are arranged between the first end and the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Jhih-Hao Chen, Wei-Min Chien, Tsung-Ching Lin, Shi-Wen Lin
  • Patent number: 10728507
    Abstract: A projector includes a light source, an optical engine module, and a projection lens. The light source is configured for providing an illumination beam. The optical engine module includes a light valve, a casing, and a heat conducting structure. The light valve is configured to convert the illumination beam into an image beam. The light valve has a front portion and a rear portion opposite to each other. The casing is connected to the front portion. The heat conducting structure is disposed on the casing and at at least one side of the front portion. The projection lens is disposed on the casing and configured to project an image. The heat conducting structure is configured to dissipate heat of the casing and the front portion of the light valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Kai-Lun Hou, Te-Tang Chen, Wei-Min Chien
  • Publication number: 20200183263
    Abstract: A projection device includes: a light source module for generating an illumination beam; an optical engine module disposed on a transmission path of the illumination beam for forming an image beam; a projection lens disposed on a transmission path of the image beam for projecting the image beam to an outside of the projection device; and a housing having opposite bottom and top portions, and a side wall connected between and surrounding the portions and having an air inflow region adjacent to the bottom portion and an air exhaust region adjacent to the top portion. The light source module, the optical engine module and the projection lens are disposed in the housing adjacent to the top portion, wherein the image beam is projected to the outside toward the bottom portion. The projection device of the invention can effectively dissipate heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: WEI-MIN CHIEN, JHIH-HAO CHEN, TSUNG-CHING LIN, SHI-WEN LIN
  • Publication number: 20200186763
    Abstract: A projection device includes a light source module, an optical engine module, a projection lens, a housing, and at least one first heat dissipating element. The housing comprises a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The at least one first heat dissipating element is disposed in the housing, and each of the at least one first heat dissipating element includes a first plate portion, a second plate portion, and a first fin portion. The first plate portion is connected to the light source module. The second plate portion is connected to the first plate portion. The first fin portion is connected to the second plate portion and includes a plurality of first fins arranged at intervals. These first fins are arranged between the first end and the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: JHIH-HAO CHEN, WEI-MIN CHIEN, TSUNG-CHING LIN, SHI-WEN LIN
  • Patent number: 10616537
    Abstract: An illumination system including an excitation light source, a wavelength conversion element and a filter element is provided. The excitation light source is used for emitting an excitation beam. The wavelength conversion element has a wavelength conversion region. When the wavelength conversion region is cut into a transmission path of the excitation beam, the wavelength conversion region is excited by the excitation beam and emits a converted beam. A reference plane is perpendicular to the transmission path of the converted beam and is angled such that an acute angle is formed between the reference plane and the filter wheel which is disposed on a transmission path of the converted beam coming from the wavelength conversion element. The filter element allows a part of the converted beam to penetrate so as to output at least one color beam, and reflects another part of the converted beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chung, Chi-Hsun Wang, Wei-Min Chien, Te-Tang Chen, Shang-Hsuang Wu
  • Patent number: 10469809
    Abstract: A light source module includes a light source having an optical axis, a fan for providing a cooling airflow and a deflector disposed between the light source and the fan and directing a flowing direction of the cooling airflow. The deflector includes a first air duct connected between a first side of the light source and an air outlet of the fan, a second air duct connected between a second side of the light source and the air outlet of the fan, and a first airflow control assembly controlling the first air duct in a communicating state or a non-communicating state and having a first control shaft and a first airflow passing portion rotating about the first control shaft. The first control shaft is inclined to the optical axis so that a first angle is formed therebetween. The first angle is between 0 and 90 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Hao Chu, Wei-Min Chien, Yi-Han Lai, Jih-Ching Chang, Te-Tang Chen, Sheng-Yan Wang