Patents by Inventor Wei-Yi Hsuan
Wei-Yi Hsuan 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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Publication number: 20230409854Abstract: Systems and methods of conducting a bar code scan using an imaging-based bar code scan device are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method is performed by an imaging-based bar code device that includes processing circuitry, an optical lens assembly having an image sensor and an optical lens with a focused region at a certain distance in front of the optical lens along an optical axis of the optical lens, a plurality of light emitting elements configured proximate the optical lens and laterally offset from the optical axis. The method includes sending, by the processing circuitry, to each light emitting element, an indication to enable that light emitting element to project a light beam towards the optical axis in the focused region so that the light beams overlap when a target bar code is in the focused region and nonoverlap when a target bar code is outside the focused region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Wei-Yi Hsuan, Yi-Sheng Lee, Te-Chia Tsai, Chih-Huang Wang
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Patent number: 11763114Abstract: Systems and methods of conducting a bar code scan using an imaging-based bar code scan device are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method is performed by an imaging-based bar code device that includes processing circuitry, an optical lens assembly having an image sensor and an optical lens with a focused region at a certain distance in front of the optical lens along an optical axis of the optical lens, a plurality of light emitting elements configured proximate the optical lens and laterally offset from the optical axis. The method includes sending, by the processing circuitry, to each light emitting element, an indication to enable that light emitting element to project a light beam towards the optical axis in the focused region so that the light beams overlap when a target bar code is in the focused region and non-overlap when a target bar code is outside the focused region.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Wei-Yi Hsuan, Yi-Sheng Lee, Te-Chia Tsai, Chih-Huang Wang
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Patent number: 11694654Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for adjusting display brightness. The method includes determining a color of a bezel surrounding a display and automatically adjusting a brightness of the display based on the color of the bezel.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Chih-Huang Wang, Wei-Yi Hsuan, Te-Chia Tsai, Yi-Sheng Lee
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Publication number: 20230102818Abstract: Systems and methods of conducting a bar code scan using an imaging-based bar code scan device are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method is performed by an imaging-based bar code device that includes processing circuitry, an optical lens assembly having an image sensor and an optical lens with a focused region at a certain distance in front of the optical lens along an optical axis of the optical lens, a plurality of light emitting elements configured proximate the optical lens and laterally offset from the optical axis. The method includes sending, by the processing circuitry, to each light emitting element, an indication to enable that light emitting element to project a light beam towards the optical axis in the focused region so that the light beams overlap when a target bar code is in the focused region and non-overlap when a target bar code is outside the focused region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Wei-Yi Hsuan, Yi-Sheng Lee, Te-Chia Tsai, Chih-Huang Wang
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Patent number: 10713455Abstract: Embodiments include a method and associated point-of-sale (POS) terminals. The method comprises receiving a receptacle into a stationary position within a scan zone arranged proximately to a surface. The receptacle contains one or more items. The method further comprises acquiring, using a first visual sensor having a predefined disposition relative to the surface, first image information that includes a first view and at least a second view of the scan zone. The second view is provided via a first mirror of one or more mirrors disposed near the surface and arranged around the scan zone. The second view includes a view of the one or more items relative to a surface of the receptacle. The method further comprises identifying, using image analysis of the first image information, the one or more items.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce SolutionsInventors: Chih-Huang Wang, Yi-Sheng Lee, Wei-Yi Hsuan, Te-Chia Tsai
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Patent number: 9996871Abstract: Systems, methods, and mobile computing devices for purchase of items and delivery to a location within a predetermined communication range are disclosed. According to an aspect, a mobile computing device includes a first communications module having a predetermined communication range and configured to receive an indication of one or more items for purchase and delivery to a location within the predetermined communication range. The mobile computing device also includes a user interface and an item ordering manager. The item ordering manager is configured to receive user input via the user interface for selecting one or more of the items for purchase and delivery to the location within the predetermined communication range. The item ordering manager is also configured to use the communications module to communicate identification of the one or more of the items to a second communications module within the predetermined communication range.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Ching-Tang Chang, Yi-Sheng Lee, Tsung-Hsien Lin, Wei-Yi Hsuan
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Patent number: 9915695Abstract: Examples provided herein describe a female connector in a computing device that includes a plurality of sensors for determining if a male connector has established a proper connection with the female connector. To do so, in one example, each of the sensors is coupled to an actuator that protrudes into an aperture defined by an inner surface of the female connector. As the male connector is inserted into this aperture, the actuators are pressed down which activates the sensors. Furthermore, the actuators are arranged such that a first actuator is deeper within the aperture than a second actuator. Thus, if the male connector pressed down the first actuator but not the second, a computing device can determine that only a partially connection was made. By using at least two actuators arranged at different depths in the aperture, the computing device is able to detect a proper or improper connection.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Yi-Sheng Lee, Wei-Yi Hsuan, Chia-Lin Yang, Te-Chia Tsai
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Publication number: 20160154048Abstract: Examples provided herein describe a female connector in a computing device that includes a plurality of sensors for determining if a male connector has established a proper connection with the female connector. To do so, in one example, each of the sensors is coupled to an actuator that protrudes into an aperture defined by an inner surface of the female connector. As the male connector is inserted into this aperture, the actuators are pressed down which activates the sensors. Furthermore, the actuators are arranged such that a first actuator is deeper within the aperture than a second actuator. Thus, if the male connector pressed down the first actuator but not the second, a computing device can determine that only a partially connection was made. By using at least two actuators arranged at different depths in the aperture, the computing device is able to detect a proper or improper connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Yi-Sheng LEE, Wei-Yi HSUAN, Chia-Lin YANG, Te-Chia TSAI
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Publication number: 20160110796Abstract: Systems, methods, and mobile computing devices for purchase of items and delivery to a location within a predetermined communication range are disclosed. According to an aspect, a mobile computing device includes a first communications module having a predetermined communication range and configured to receive an indication of one or more items for purchase and delivery to a location within the predetermined communication range. The mobile computing device also includes a user interface and an item ordering manager. The item ordering manager is configured to receive user input via the user interface for selecting one or more of the items for purchase and delivery to the location within the predetermined communication range. The item ordering manager is also configured to use the communications module to communicate identification of the one or more of the items to a second communications module within the predetermined communication range.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Ching-Tang Chang, Yi-Sheng Lee, Tsung-Hsien Lin, Wei-Yi Hsuan
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Patent number: 9250436Abstract: A transparency adjusting apparatus is provided. The transparency adjusting apparatus includes: a first transparent shell; a heater disposed on the first transparent shell; and a second transparent shell disposed on the first transparent shell, wherein the first transparent shell and the second transparent shell are sealed to define a sealed space for containing a working fluid therein and the working fluid absorbs heat from the heater and evaporates to condense on the second transparent shell, thereby adjusting the transparency of the second transparent shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Wei-Yi Hsuan, Yi-Sheng Lee
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Patent number: 9164302Abstract: A display apparatus includes a touch panel having a touch failure portion and a pair of first contacts and a repairing component having a pair of second contacts. The repairing component is positioned on the touch panel at a position corresponding to the touch failure portion and the pair of first contacts is electrically coupled to the pair of second contacts.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Wei-Yi Hsuan, Yi-Sheng Lee
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Patent number: 9107249Abstract: A method, device, and computer program product are provided for adjusting brightness of an optical touch panel. The optical touch panel comprises a microprocessor, a display module including a back light source, and an optical position detection device including optical transmitting devices and optical receiving devices. The method comprises detecting, via the optical receiving devices, a current ambient light level on the display module. The method further comprises generating, via the optical receiving devices, a current ambient light level signal indicative of the detected current ambient light level and transmitting the current ambient light level signal to the microprocessor. Furthermore, the method comprises adjusting, via the microprocessor, brightness of the back light source based on the current ambient light level signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Tsung Hsuan Hsieh, Wei Yi Hsuan, Yi Sheng Lee, Robert David Parsons, Chia Lin Yang
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Patent number: 8878818Abstract: A multi-touch optical touch panel which comprises a rectangular position-detecting surface with a length L and a width W; a first set of a plurality of light-emitting element pairs configured for emitting a plurality of light beams, wherein the first set of light-emitting element pairs are arranged at various points along a first side of the position-detecting surface in a lengthwise direction; a second set of a plurality of light-emitting elements are arranged at various points along the first side at 90 degrees with reference to the first side; two reflectors arranged along two opposed sides of the rectangular position-detecting surface in the W direction; and a first set of a plurality of light-receiving element pairs configured for receiving the plurality of light beams emitted by the first set of light-emitting element pairs, wherein the first set of light-receiving element pairs are arranged at various points along a second side of the position-detecting surface opposite to the first side in a lengthwisType: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Yu-Jen Chang, Wei-Yi Hsuan, Yi-Sheng Lee, Robert D. Parsons
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Publication number: 20140312783Abstract: A method, device, and computer program product are provided for adjusting brightness of an optical touch panel. The optical touch panel comprises a microprocessor, a display module including a back light source, and an optical position detection device including optical transmitting devices and optical receiving devices. The method comprises detecting, via the optical receiving devices, a current ambient light level on the display module. The method further comprises generating, via the optical receiving devices, a current ambient light level signal indicative of the detected current ambient light level and transmitting the current ambient light level signal to the microprocessor. Furthermore, the method comprises adjusting, via the microprocessor, brightness of the back light source based on the current ambient light level signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: TSUNG HSUAN HSIEH, WEI YI HSUAN, YI SHENG LEE, ROBERT DAVID PARSONS, CHIA LIN YANG
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Patent number: 8797296Abstract: A method and device are provided for adjusting brightness of an optical touch panel. The optical touch panel comprises a microprocessor, a display module including a back light source, and an optical position detection device including optical transmitting devices and optical receiving devices. The method comprises detecting, via the optical receiving devices, a current ambient light level on the display module. The method further comprises generating, via the optical receiving devices, a current ambient light level signal indicative of the current ambient light level and transmitting the current ambient light level signal to the microprocessor. Furthermore, the method comprises adjusting, via the microprocessor, brightness of the back light source based on the current ambient light level signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Tsung Hsuan Hsieh, Wei Yi Hsuan, Yi Sheng Lee, Robert David Parsons, Chia Lin Yang
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Publication number: 20140139755Abstract: A display apparatus includes a touch panel having a touch failure portion and a pair of first contacts and a repairing component having a pair of second contacts. The repairing component is positioned on the touch panel at a position corresponding to the touch failure portion and the pair of first contacts is electrically coupled to the pair of second contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventors: WEI-YI HSUAN, YI-SHENG LEE
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Publication number: 20120007835Abstract: A multi-touch optical touch panel which comprises a rectangular position-detecting surface with a length L and a width W; a first set of a plurality of light-emitting element pairs configured for emitting a plurality of light beams, wherein the first set of light-emitting element pairs are arranged at various points along a first side of the position-detecting surface in a lengthwise direction; a second set of a plurality of light-emitting elements are arranged at various points along the first side at 90 degrees with reference to the first side; two reflectors arranged along two opposed sides of the rectangular position-detecting surface in the W direction; and a first set of a plurality of light-receiving element pairs configured for receiving the plurality of light beams emitted by the first set of light-emitting element pairs, wherein the first set of light-receiving element pairs are arranged at various points along a second side of the position-detecting surface opposite to the first side in a lengthwisType: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Yu-Jen Chang, Wei-Yi Hsuan, Yi-Sheng Lee, Robert D. Parsons
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Publication number: 20110074737Abstract: A method and device are provided for adjusting brightness of an optical touch panel. The optical touch panel comprises a microprocessor, a display module including a back light source, and an optical position detection device including optical transmitting devices and optical receiving devices. The method comprises detecting, via the optical receiving devices, a current ambient light level on the display module. The method further comprises generating, via the optical receiving devices, a current ambient light level signal indicative of the current ambient light level and transmitting the current ambient light level signal to the microprocessor. Furthermore, the method comprises adjusting, via the microprocessor, brightness of the back light source based on the current ambient light level signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Tsung Hsuan Hsieh, Wei Yi Hsuan, Yi Sheng Lee, Robert David Parsons, Chia Lin Yang
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Publication number: 20070011715Abstract: An instant switching method for a computer-television system is described. The computer-TV system is separated into a TV operating module and a computer operating module, individually. An input/output device of the TV operating module is used for both modules of the system. When booting the system, the TV mode is first entered since the TV operating module controls the I/O system in the beginning. In the meantime, the computer system is performing the P.O.S.T. process and entering a standby mode later. The booting process of the computer is almost done while a user switches the TV mode to the computer mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2005Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventor: Wei-Yi Hsuan
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Publication number: 20060119595Abstract: A computer system includes a first module including a first housing, and a main board installed inside the first housing. A central processing unit is installed on the main board for processing programs and data of the computer system. The first module further includes a power supply module installed inside the first housing for providing electric power of the computer system. The computer system further includes a second module including a second housing, a display device installed inside the second housing, and a power switch installed on the second housing for generating a power switch signal for switching on or switching off the power supply. The computer system further includes a cable electrically connected to the first module and the second module including a power switch signal wire for transmitting the power switch signal generated by the power switch to the power supply module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Wei-Yi Hsuan, Bor-Sheng Kuo