Patents Assigned to Compal Electronics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11385720
    Abstract: A picture selection method of projection touch for a projection touch system is provided. The projection touch system includes an image projection module, a sensing module, an image recognition module including at least one camera module and a processing unit. The picture selection method includes: the sensing module sensing and transferring a first projection coordinate on the target picture at a first time point of a sensing action; the sensing module sensing and transferring a second projection coordinate on the target picture at a second time point of the sensing action; the processing unit selecting at least one to-be-selected picture in the target picture based on the first and second projection coordinates and generating a set of selected image data; and the processing unit controlling the selected image data projected by the image projection module to move to a designated position according to a movement instruction of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Hao Tseng, Kun-Hsuan Chang, Wei-Jun Wang, Ting-Wei Wu, Hsin-Chieh Cheng, Jui-Tsen Huang
  • Patent number: 11076498
    Abstract: A fixing device used with an electronic device having a base includes a housing and two pressing elements. The housing includes an accommodating space for accommodating the base. Each pressing element includes a pressing portion and a latch portion. The pressing portions protrude from opposite sides of the housing, and the latch portions protrude from a bottom of the accommodating space. The base includes two positioning structures corresponding to the latch portions. When the electronic device is in the locked state, the base is accommodated in the accommodating space, and the positioning structure and the latch portion are coupled so the electronic device is fixed in the accommodating space. When the electronic device is in the unlocked state, the pressing portions are simultaneously subjected to external opposing forces, and the positioning structure is uncoupled from the latch portion so the electronic device can be disassembled from the accommodating space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chen-Hsien Cheng, Li-Fang Chen, Ruei-Hong Hong
  • Patent number: 11048332
    Abstract: A picture selection method of projection touch for a projection touch system is provided. The projection touch system includes an image projection module, a sensing module, an image recognition module including at least one camera module and a processing unit. The picture selection method includes: the sensing module sensing and transferring a first projection coordinate on the target picture at a first time point of a sensing action; the sensing module sensing and transferring a second projection coordinate on the target picture at a second time point of the sensing action; the processing unit selecting at least one to-be-selected picture in the target picture based on the first and second projection coordinates and generating a set of selected image data; and the processing unit controlling the selected image data projected by the image projection module to move to a designated position according to a movement instruction of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Hao Tseng, Kun-Hsuan Chang, Wei-Jun Wang, Ting-Wei Wu, Hsin-Chieh Cheng, Jui-Tsen Huang
  • Patent number: 10871257
    Abstract: A supporting device adapted to support an electronic apparatus is provided. The supporting device includes a base and a supporting frame. The base includes a first through hole and a second through hole. The supporting frame is adapted to support the electronic apparatus. The supporting frame includes an arc frame and a virtual axis. The arc frame passes through the first through hole and the second through hole so that a portion of the arc frame is located in the base. The arc frame rotates along the virtual axis so that the electronic apparatus is switched between a first state of use and a second state of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: I-Chen Chen, Li-Fang Chen, Ching-Hua Li
  • Patent number: 10852778
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a bearing base, a movable base, a first hinge mechanism, a second hinge mechanism and a switching member. The bearing base is connected to the first body and has a first engaging portion. The first hinge mechanism is connected between the movable base and the second body. The second hinge mechanism is connected between the movable base and the bearing base. The first and second hinge mechanisms are connected to adjacent sides of the movable base. The switching member includes a main body slidably connected to the movable base in a switching direction, a second engaging portion engaged with or disengaged from the first engaging portion as the main body moves, and an interference portion entering or exiting the first hinge mechanism as the main body moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chien-Chih Cheng, Hung-Jui Lin
  • Patent number: 10750144
    Abstract: A smart lighting device includes an illumination module, an image projection module and a projection mode switching module. The image projection module is pivoted to the illumination module and has a plurality of operation modes. The image projection module rotates relative to the illumination module and is switched among a standby mode and the operation modes. The projection mode switching module is configured to sense a rotation angle of the image projection module with respect to the illumination module. A brightness value of the illumination module and an image frame of the image projection module are adjusted according to the rotation angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Jun Wang, Wen-Yi Chiu, Ting-Wei Wu, Chia-Min Liao, Tse-Hsun Pang, Kun-Hsuan Chang, Yu-Hao Tseng, Jui-Tsen Huang
  • Patent number: 10741926
    Abstract: A slot antenna structure for an electronic tag includes a dielectric layer, a conductor layer, a slot area and a capacitance adjustment unit. The electronic tag includes an identification chip. The conductor layer is disposed on the dielectric layer. The slot area is disposed in the conductor layer and includes an open slot, an open end and at least one closed slot. The open end is located at an edge of the conductor layer and extends inwardly to form the open slot for disposing the identification chip. The open slot has two sidewalls, and the two sidewalls have at least one turning point at a bottom portion of the open slot to form the closed slot. The capacitance adjustment unit is disposed on a surface of the dielectric layer different from the conductor layer to correspond to the slot area, thereby generating a capacitance effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Li-Chun Lee, Shih-Chia Liu, Yen-Hao Yu, Jhin-Ciang Chen, Chao-Lin Wu, Jui-Hung Lai
  • Patent number: 10719001
    Abstract: A smart lighting device includes an illumination module, an image projection module, a camera module, a sensing module and an identifying module. The illumination module is configured to provide illumination light beams. The image projection module is configured to project an image frame. The sensing module has a specific sensing area and is configured to sense an operation action of a user within the sensing area. The identifying module is electrically connected to the image projection module, the camera module and the sensing module. The camera module is configured to shoot a content to be identified to form an image to be identified. The identifying module is configured to identify the image to be identified. The image projection module is configured to display information acquired by the identifying module in the projected image frame. A control method for the smart lighting device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Che Weng, Kun-Hsuan Chang, Yu-Hao Tseng, Hsin-Chieh Cheng, Jui-Tsen Huang
  • Patent number: 10560672
    Abstract: An electronic device and an object reproduce method are provided. In the photographing mode, the camera module is used to capture and store at least one background image within the photographing range and sense whether an external object appears within the photographing range. When the external object is sensed within the photographing range a processor is used to reproduce the external object as a virtual object image. Then, in the projection mode, an image projection module is used to project the virtual object image onto a work plane, and the user is allowed to interact with the virtual object image on the work plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Hao Tseng, Kun-Hsuan Chang, Zi-Ping Liu, Hsin-Chieh Cheng, Ming-Che Weng
  • Patent number: 10542197
    Abstract: An electronic device includes an illumination module, an image projection module, a camera module and at least one processor. The processor, coupled to the illumination module, the image projection module and the camera module, determines that the electronic device executes a first or second operating mode according to an operation instruction of a user. When the first operating mode is executed, the processor enables the illumination module to generate a medium color temperature light, simultaneously enables the image projection module to project a window screen onto a plane, and allows the use to operate the window screen on the plane. When the second operating mode is executed, the processor enables the illumination module to generate a high color temperature light, simultaneously enables the image projection module to project a preset pattern onto the plane, and turns on the camera module to allow the user to take photo or image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Hao Tseng, Kun-Hsuan Chang, Hsin-Chieh Cheng, Wei-Jun Wang, Ting-Wei Wu, Ming-Che Weng
  • Patent number: 10481475
    Abstract: A smart lighting device includes a light source module, an image projection module and an ambient light sensing module. The image projection module is pivoted to the light source module, and the ambient light sensing module is electrically connected to the light source module and the image projection module. The ambient light sensing module is configured to sense a brightness value of ambient light. Brightness values of the light source module and the image projection module are adjusted according to the brightness value of the ambient light sensed by the ambient light sensing module. A control method for a smart lighting device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ting-Wei Wu, Wei-Jun Wang, Chia-Min Liao, Tse-Hsun Pang, Wen-Yi Chiu, Po-Hsien Yang, Shi-Kuan Chen, Jui-Tsen Huang, Ming-Che Weng, Kun-Hsuan Chang, Yu-Hao Tseng, Hsin-Chieh Cheng
  • Patent number: 10470564
    Abstract: A support device adapted to support an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a display surface. The support device includes a base, a support frame, and at least one torque fixing assembly. The base includes a first arc surface portion. The support frame includes a second arc surface portion opposite to the first arc surface portion and an axis. The support frame rotates along the axis such that the second arc surface portion slides relative to the first arc surface portion and the electronic device switches between a first use state and a second use state. The torque fixing assembly is disposed at the first arc surface portion and the second arc surface portion. When the second arc surface portion slides relative to the first arc surface portion, the second arc surface portion rubs against the torque fixing assembly and torque is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ching-Hua Li, Li-Fang Chen, Chen-Hsien Cheng, I-Chen Chen, I-Lung Chen, Wei-Ning Chai, Cheng-Min Chen
  • Patent number: 10374310
    Abstract: A tunable antenna device includes a substrate, a switch, a control circuit, an antenna and a frequency adjustment portion. The substrate includes first and second surfaces and first and second through-holes. The switch is on the first surface and includes first, second and first control terminals. The control circuit is on the first surface and electrically coupled to the first control terminal. The antenna is on the second surface and includes first and second radiation members. The frequency adjustment portion is on the second surface and includes first and second metal portions. The first metal portion includes a first interdigital structure electrically coupled to the first radiation member. The second metal portion includes second and third interdigital structures electrically coupled to the second radiation member. The second and third interdigital structures are electrically coupled to the first and second terminals through the first and second through-holes respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: En-Tsao Chang, Yi-Da Chen, Yi-Hsin Tsai
  • Patent number: 10338460
    Abstract: A projection apparatus includes an image projection module, a lens module and a light emitting module. The image projection module has a first optical axis and forms a projection area on a bearing surface. A projection of the first optical axis on an X-Z plane is perpendicular to an X-Y plane on which the projection area is formed. The lens module comprises N cameras, each having a corresponding second optical axis and being for forming a shooting area. The N second axes are tilted to the first optical axis and have an angle with respect to the X-Z plane. The light emitting module includes M light emitting components, each having a corresponding third optical axis and being for forming a sensing area. The projection area, the N shooting areas and the M sensing areas are at least partially overlapped with each other to form a rectangular shooting sensing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Jun Wang, Wen-Yi Chiu, Ting-Wei Wu, Chia-Min Liao, Tse-Hsun Pang, Kun-Hsuan Chang, Yu-Hao Tseng, Jui-Tsen Huang
  • Patent number: 10254794
    Abstract: A lifting type electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a lifting mechanism. The second body includes a fixing plate and a moving plate. The lifting mechanism is connected between the fixing plate and the moving plate and is adapted to move the moving plate between the initial position and the lifted-up position. The lifting mechanism includes a first moving member, a pressing member, at least one second moving member, and at least one elastic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tung-Ying Wu, Ming-Chung Liu, Hsin-Chieh Fang
  • Patent number: 10241540
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a host module having a housing with an accommodation space, a display module and a lift structure. The display module is pivotally connected to the housing by a shaft. The lift structure includes a bottom cover covering the accommodation space, a swing member and a follower member. The bottom cover includes an abutment portion including an abutment surface and located on an end surface of the bottom cover adjacent to the accommodation space. The swing member is in the accommodation space and connected to the shaft. The swing member moves with the display module. The follower member connects to the swing member and contacts the abutment surface. The follower member moves in a first direction according to swinging of the swing member, therefore the follower member abuts against the abutment surface and the bottom cover moves in a second direction to lift up the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Pin Chuang, Wei-Che Yang, Han-Min Chuang, Hsu-Lung Chin, Ya-Chu Chang
  • Patent number: 10109951
    Abstract: An electrical connection structure includes a housing, a connector, a pushing component and a lifting component. The housing has a top portion, a bottom portion and a groove between the top portion and the bottom portion. The connector is disposed in the groove. The pushing component is disposed in the groove and a part thereof is exposed from the opening of the top portion. The lifting component is disposed in the groove and connected between the pushing component and the connector. When the electrical connection structure is connected to the electronic device, the electronic device pushes the pushing component to move in a first direction toward the bottom portion, so that the pushing component drives the lifting component to move in a second direction opposite to the first direction and toward the top portion, so that the lifting component lifts up the connector to be connected to the connection interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yen-Hua Hsiao, Chia-Hua Wu, Chih-Yuan Lee, Yun-Tung Pai, Chia-Chi Lin
  • Patent number: 9965006
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a first back cover and a second back cover. The main body includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A display is mounted onto the first surface. The first back cover is disposed on the second surface and rotatable about a first axis. The first back cover can be lifted along a first direction by rotating about the first axis. The second back cover is disposed on the second surface and rotatable about a second axis. The second back cover can be lifted along a second direction by rotating about the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Chung Peng, Chun-Chi Wang, Jih-Houng Lee, Shih-Chin Chou
  • Patent number: D941902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Chi Chang, Chung-Cheng Hua, Chung-Yen Wu
  • Patent number: D1010638
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jen-Yu Chiang, Wang-Hung Yeh, Hsin-Chieh Fang, Shu-Hsien Chu, Jia-Sheng Chen