Patents Assigned to Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
  • Image capturing system and lens module thereof
    Patent number: 8682153
    Abstract: An image capturing system and a lens module thereof are provided. The lens module includes a first barrel, a second barrel, a lens, a swing lever and a connecting shift. The first barrel has a bump. The second barrel is disposed inside the first barrel. The swing lever has a first end and a second end. The lens is disposed at the first end. The connecting shift connects the swing lever and the second barrel. The swing lever is rotated around the connecting shift. The bump is used for pushing the second end of the swing lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Ta Chien
  • Zoom lens
    Patent number: 8681434
    Abstract: A zoom lens is provided. The zoom lens includes a first lens group, a second lens group and a third lens group. The first lens group includes at least one lens. The second lens group includes at least one lens. The first lens group, the second lens group and the third lens group are arranged in order from an object side to an image side. The zoom lens satisfies following conditions: NdA<1.65, NdB<1.65, and GD2/GD1<1.35. NdA is a refraction index of the first lens group. NdB is a refraction index of the second lens group. GD1 is a thickness of the first lens group along an optical axis. GD2 is a thickness of the second lens group along an optical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsiang-Ho Chou
  • Signal transmission device
    Patent number: 8670227
    Abstract: A signal transmission device is provided. The signal transmission device comprises a linked unit, a switch button, a data connector and a cover. The linked unit includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a first elastomer and a second elastomer. The switch button is attached/disposed on the linked unit. The data connector rotates and expands according to the first shaft and the first elastomer. The cover has a storage device to accommodate and cover the data connector. The cover rotates and expands according to the second shaft and the second elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Yu Lin, Wei Wang, Chen-Wang Chen
  • Zoom lens
    Patent number: 8665529
    Abstract: An embodiment of this invention provides a zoom lens, which comprises, in order from an object side to an image-forming side, a first lens group having negative refractive power, a second lens group having positive refractive power, and a third lens group having positive refractive power. Further, the zoom lens satisfies the following conditions: (1) DG1/fw>0.72; (2) DG2/fw<0.72; and (3) TTL/fw<7.0, wherein fw is the focal length of the optical zoom lens at a wide-angle end, DG1 is the thickness of the first lens group, DG2 is the thickness of the second lens group, and TTL is the total thickness of the zoom lens, i.e., the distance between the object side of the first lens group and an image-forming plane of the zoom lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Huai-Yi Huang, Jer-Yuan Sheu
  • Photographic and projection module and electronic system having the same
    Patent number: 8620151
    Abstract: This invention provides compact photographic and projection modules and electronic systems having the photographic and projection modules, which not only can project image data but also can capture image with good image quality high zoom ratio. Additionally, the photographic and projection modules are reliable and able to be made with low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsung-Yi Lu, Chao-Han Pao, Hsiang-Ho Chou
  • DISPLACEMENT MECHANISM, LENS MODULE USING THE SAME AND DEVICE USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130335838
    Abstract: A displacement mechanism, a lens module using the same and a device using the same are provided. The displacement mechanism of lens module comprises a base, a first element and a second element. The first element is disposed on the base, wherein the first element is immovably disposed relative to the base along a first direction and movably disposed relative to the base the base along a second direction. The second element is disposed on he base, wherein the second element is movably disposed relative to the first element along the first direction and movably disposed relative to the base along the first direction and the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: ABILITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Chieh CHENG, Mu-Yuan WU
  • Method of producing an image with a light track
    Patent number: 8610794
    Abstract: A method of producing an image is disclosed. At least one symbol is received. The at least one symbol is, optionally, displayed on a first image with at least one light spot. Subsequently, a position of an incident light projected on an image sensor of an image capturing device is varied during an exposure period according to the at least one symbol. Accordingly, a second image with a light track that traces the at least one symbol is captured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-De Chen
  • System and method for processing an image edge
    Patent number: 8594452
    Abstract: A system and method for processing an image edge includes an edge filter that processes an image input to generate edge data. An edge-smoothing filter processes the edge data to filter-out image noise and preserve the image edge, thus generating edge-smoothed data. An adder adds the edge-smoothed data to the image input, thus generating an edge-smoothed image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tai-Hung Chen
  • Auto focus module of image capture device
    Patent number: 8588602
    Abstract: An auto focus module of an image capture device is provided. The auto focus module comprises at least one gear, a nut, a lead screw and a driver. The gear has at least one first extension and a first through hole. The nut has at least one second extension and a second through hole. The lead screw penetrates the first through hole and the second through hole. The driver drives the lead screw and the gear so that the lead screw and the gear move relatively along the axis of the lead screw. The nut and the gear terminate approaching toward each other after the first extension and the second extension lean against each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Cheng-Nan Chiang
  • Extendable emitter module and electronic apparatus
    Patent number: 8559810
    Abstract: Embodiments of this invention provide a flash module and an electronic apparatus using the flash module. The electronic apparatus has a sensor and a processor. The sensor is used by the processor to detect an environmental brightness and issue a flash order. The flash module comprises a flash cartridge, a linkage lever set, a housing, an electromagnetic actuator, a mechanical linkage, and a latching mechanism. When necessary, the elements of the flash module perform a process to automatically move the flash to an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Pong Lin, Ting-Cheng Lin
  • Lens device
    Patent number: 8547654
    Abstract: A lens device includes a fixed lens, a rotatable lens barrel, and a base. The fixed lens includes at least one cam groove which has an opening portion. The rotatable lens barrel is sleeved within the fixed lens. The rotatable lens barrel includes at least one cam follower. The cam follower enters the cam groove through the opening portion and moves along the cam groove. The base is assembled to the fixed lens. The base includes at least one protruding structure. The protruding structure extends to the cam groove through the opening portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen-Chieh Cheng
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130208145
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a flash unit, an image sensor and a computing unit. The image sensor captures at least one first image and a second image, and captures a third image with the flash unit. The computing unit mixes the first images and the second image to form a mixed image. Besides, the computing unit integrates the mixed image and the third image to form an integrated image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: ABILITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ABILITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
  • IMAGE CATCHING LENS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130201566
    Abstract: The image catching lens comprises a forwarding barrel and a guider. The forwarding barrel has an outer surface and an inner surface, and comprises a forwarding groove group, wherein the forwarding groove group comprises a first forwarding groove formed on the outer surface of the forwarding barrel and a second forwarding groove formed along the first forwarding groove and toward the inner surface. The guider comprises a guiding group, wherein the guiding group comprises a protrusion disposed corresponding to the second forwarding groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: ABILITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ABILITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
  • ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER
    Publication number: 20130201378
    Abstract: An electronic viewfinder is configured to magnify an image and provide adjustable diopter for different observers. The electronic viewfinder includes an aperture stop, a lens group totally with positive power, and a display. The components in the electronic viewfinder are arranged sequentially between the observer and the image. The lens group is utilized to enlarge the image, and the lens group includes a first lens with positive power and a second lens with negative power. The display is for showing the image. A first planar lens is disposed between the aperture stop and the lens group. A second planar lens may be disposed between the lens group and the display. A polarizer may be arranged between the second planar lens and the lens group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: ABILITY ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ABILITY ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.
  • LENS STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20130148216
    Abstract: A lens structure is provided. The lens structure comprises a first barrel, at least one guider and a second barrel. The first barrel has a first groove, and comprises a first pin. The guider is slidably set to the first groove. The guider comprises a main body, a first limiting portion and a second limit portion. The main body has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first limiting portion is connected to the main body and located between the first end and the second end. The second limiting portion is connected to the second end. The second barrel moves with the guider through the first limiting portion and has a second groove to which the first pin of the first barrel is set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ABILITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ABILITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
  • LENS STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20130148209
    Abstract: A lens structure is provided. The lens structure comprises a first barrel and a second barrel. The first barrel comprises a first pin and a second pin. The second barrel comprises a continuous groove. Wherein in a wide-angle end, the first pin is located in the continuous groove and the second pin is located outside of the second barrel. Wherein in a telephoto end, the first pin is located outside of the second barrel and the second pin is located in the continuous groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ABILITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ABILITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
  • Zoom lens
    Patent number: 8441740
    Abstract: A zoom lens primarily includes, in order from an object side to an image-forming side, a first lens group having negative refractive power; a second lens group having positive refractive power and at least consisting of a first lens and a second lens; and a third lens group having positive refractive power. The refractive index of the first lens (Nd21), the refractive index of the second lens (Nd22), the total length of the first lens group, the second lens group, and the third lens group (TTL), and the shortest focal length of the zoom lens (fw) satisfy the following conditions: Nd21?Nd22>0.1 and TTL/fw?1.3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chao-Han Pao, Jui-Wen Teng
  • IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130107081
    Abstract: An image processing method applied to an image capturing device includes the following steps. Firstly, a number of shooting parameters, provided by an image capturing module of the image capturing device, are obtained. Next, a number of super resolution parameters are obtained according to the shooting parameters. Then, a captured image is obtained through the image capturing module. After that, a super resolution operation is executed on the captured image based on the super resolution parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: ABILITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Masui Hikaru
  • Lens device
    Patent number: 8422153
    Abstract: A lens device is disclosed. The lens device includes a fixed lens barrel, a rotating lens barrel, and a sensor. The rotating lens barrel is sleeved within the fixed lens barrel. The sensor is disposed within the fixed lens barrel for detecting the position of the rotating lens barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen-Chieh Cheng
  • LENS STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20130083406
    Abstract: A lens structure is provided. The lens structure comprises a first barrel, a second barrel and a third barrel. The first barrel has a first groove and comprises a first pin. The second barrel has a second groove and comprises a second pin. The third barrel has a third groove. The first barrel is rotatably disposed outside of the third barrel. The second barrel is disposed in the inside of the third barrel. The second pin of the second barrel slides along the third groove of the third barrel and the first groove of the first barrel. The first pin of the first barrel slides along the second groove of the second barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: ABILITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Cheng-Nan CHIANG