Patents Assigned to LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED
  • Patent number: 11409373
    Abstract: An input device including a bracket, key caps and a black light module is provided. The key caps are disposed on the bracket. The backlight module is disposed under the bracket, and includes a light guide plate, a light source and a shading plate. The light guide plate includes diffusing elements arranged at a position corresponding to an opening of the bracket. The light source is disposed on a side of the light guide plate. The shading plate is disposed on the light guide plate, and includes a transparent sheet, an opaque layer and a translucent coating. The opaque layer is disposed on the transparent sheet correspondingly between two adjacent key caps, and the translucent coating overlaps a portion of the opaque layer on the transparent sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Ching-Lung Cheng
  • Patent number: 11393644
    Abstract: The invention provides an input device including a holder, a first wheel, a slider, and a first pressure part. The first wheel is disposed on the holder, and includes a side surface, a circle center, and a segment adjusting structure. The segment adjusting structure is disposed on the side surface in a manner of surrounding the circle center. The slider is disposed on the holder, and is movable relative to the holder to move toward or away from the circle center. The first pressure part includes two first ends. One of the first ends is connected to the slider, and as the slider moves toward or away from the circle center, interference between the other first end and the segment adjusting structure is increased or reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Hsiao-Lung Chiang, Chih-Wen Su, Yu-Hsun Chen, Chin-Yuan Lin
  • Patent number: 11373818
    Abstract: The present invention provides a touch device, including a cover plate, a circuit board, a bracket, and a noise reduction layer group. The circuit board is fixed below the cover plate. The circuit board is provided with a trigger zone located on a bottom surface, and includes an elastic sheet located in the trigger zone. The bracket is disposed below the circuit board. The noise reduction layer group is disposed between the bracket and the elastic sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Cheng-An Lu
  • Patent number: 11289286
    Abstract: A key structure includes a base plate, a key cap, a supporting member, a link member, and a buffer member. The base plate includes a body portion and a protrusion portion protruding upward from the body portion. The body portion has an accommodating hole, the accommodating hole corresponds to the protrusion portion, and the protrusion portion has an opening. The key cap is disposed above the base plate. The supporting member is disposed between the key cap and the base plate. The link member includes a main body portion and an end portion. The main body portion is pivotally connected to the key cap, and the end portion is disposed at the opening of the protrusion portion. The buffer member is located below the end portion, and the end portion leans against the buffer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: En-Huei Wang, Cheng-Kun Liao
  • Patent number: 11287902
    Abstract: An input device includes button structures, a light-emitting member, a base plate and a pointing unit. The light-emitting member is disposed under the button structures. The base plate is disposed between the plurality of button structures and the light-emitting member, wherein the base plate has a body and a first extension portion, and the first extension portion extends from the body toward the light-emitting member. The pointing unit is disposed between the at least two button structures corresponding to the first extension portion, wherein a bottom surface of the first extension portion is level with or protrudes from a bottom surface of the light-emitting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Kuo-Hui Hsu
  • Patent number: 11287857
    Abstract: A shell structure including a shell, a baffle plate, and a positioning member is provided. The shell has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and an expansion opening and a first mounting hole penetrating the first and second surfaces. The baffle plate is detachably mounted to the shell and includes a body portion located in the expansion opening and a side wing portion located outside the expansion opening and in contact with the second surface. The side wing portion includes a second mounting hole overlapped with the first mounting hole. The positioning member passes through the first and second mounting holes, and includes a first positioning portion in contact with the first surface and a second positioning portion passing through the second mounting hole. A maximum outer diameter of the second positioning portion is greater than an inner diameter of the second mounting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Chen-Yuan Liu
  • Publication number: 20220093350
    Abstract: A button assembly includes a bottom plate, a cap, an elastic member, a link member, and an interference member. The cap is disposed on the bottom plate, and the cap has a button surface and an inner surface relative to each other. The elastic member is disposed under the cap. The link member has two parallel portions parallel to each other and a horizontal portion connected with the two parallel portions, wherein the two parallel portions are disposed to the bottom plate and the horizontal portion is disposed to the inner surface. The interference member is disposed between the inner surface and the link member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicants: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Hui Hsu, Cheng-Kun Liao
  • Patent number: 11257637
    Abstract: A key structure including a keycap, a bottom plate, a supporting element disposed on the bottom plate a backlight module, and a thin film circuit board is provided. The bottom plate includes a body and a plurality of protrusions, wherein the body has a plurality of openings, and the protrusions protrude from a first surface of the body and are disposed around the openings. At least two of the protrusions have different heights. The backlight module is disposed on a second surface of the body, wherein the first surface and the second surface are opposite surfaces. The thin film circuit board and the keycap are disposed on the first surface of the body, and the thin film circuit board is located between the keycap and the bottom plate, and the protrusions are located within an orthographic projection range of the keycap and do not contact the supporting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Ming-Fu Yen
  • Patent number: 11255781
    Abstract: A visibility meter, a street light device and an operation method thereof are provided. The visibility measurement method includes: transmitting a visible laser through an optical transmitter; receiving the visible laser through an optical sensor to generate a sensed result; and calculating a visibility according to the sensed result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Li-Ta Fan, Kuei-Ling Chen, Tsan-Li Chiu, Kuo-Hui Chang, Yao-Chi Peng
  • Patent number: 11239036
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a key assembly, including: a baseplate, having a top surface and a recess groove recessed from the top surface, in which the recess groove is a blind hole; a hook, disposed on the baseplate, and extending upward from the top surface to form a hole between the hook and the top surface, in which an orthographic projection range of the hook and an orthographic projection range of the recess groove do not overlap each other; a key cap, disposed on the baseplate; an elastic member, disposed between the key cap and the baseplate; a link bar, connecting the key cap and the baseplate, in which the link bar has an extension portion passing through the hole; and a membrane, disposed on the top surface of the baseplate, in which the membrane covers at least part of the recess groove, and the extension portion abuts the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Fu Yen, Wei-Pin Chuang
  • Patent number: 11227727
    Abstract: A key structure includes a keycap, a connection assembly, engaging members, and a base plate. The connection assembly disposed between the base plate and the keycap is movably connected to the keycap and the engaging members, so that the keycap and the connection assembly engaged with the engaging members are positioned on the base plate. The base plate includes engaging protrusions protruding from an upper surface, so that the engaging members are bonded to the base plate through the engaging protrusions. Each engaging protrusion is located between two openings of the base plate, connects the two openings, or is disposed corresponding to the openings. Each engaging member covers one or more engaging protrusions through injection molding, and is fixed to the base plate. The engaging members are respectively disposed on the openings, fill the openings, or completely cover the engaging protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Hui Hsu, Cheng-Kun Liao, Li-Sheng Hsiao, En-Huei Wang
  • Publication number: 20210399353
    Abstract: A backup battery system includes a charging-discharging module and a battery module. The charging-discharging module includes a first connector and a first engaging member. The battery module is detachably connected to the charging-discharging module and includes a second connector corresponding to the first connector and a second engaging member corresponding to the first engaging member. When the battery module is connected to the charging-discharging module, the first connector is joined with the second connector and the first engaging member is fixed to the second engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicants: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Shin Yi Low, Wen-Lung Liang, Yi-Wei Chen, Wei-Hao Liang
  • Patent number: 11201022
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a key structure including a base plate, a keycap, and a compressible supporting mechanism. The keycap is disposed above the base plate. The keycap has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other and includes a bonding member protruding from the base surface. The bonding member has a groove and a guiding surface. The compressible supporting mechanism is disposed between the base plate and the keycap. The compressible supporting mechanism is assembled into the groove as being guided by the guiding surface. In the key structure provided by the disclosure, since the compressible supporting mechanism is guided by the guiding surface, interference generated when the compressible supporting mechanism and the keycap are assembled may be reduced, so that the bonding member is prevented from being damaged or collapsing when being pressed in a process of assembling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Hui Hsu, Cheng-Kun Liao
  • Publication number: 20210381534
    Abstract: A fastener structure is provided, including a hollow sleeve, a rod body, and a hook assembly. The hollow sleeve is assembled on a first plate, and the rod body is inserted into the hollow sleeve. The hook assembly is rotatably assembled on the first plate, and includes a hook component and an elastic component. The hook component is adapted for being fastened to a positioning opening portion of a second plate, where a first side of the rod body is adapted to lean against the hook component. A first end of the elastic component leans against the first plate, and a second end of the elastic component is fixed on the hook component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicants: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Chen-Yuan Liu
  • Publication number: 20210372589
    Abstract: A light distribution module configured to control a light distribution of a light source is provided. The light distribution module includes a lens and an optical cover. The lens has a first light-incident surface, a first light-emitting surface opposite to the first light-incident surface, and an accommodating recess located at a side of the first light-incident surface, wherein the accommodating recess is configured to contain the light source. The optical cover covers the lens and has a second light-incident surface and a second light-emitting surface opposite to the second light-incident surface, wherein the second light-incident surface is located between the first light-emitting surface and the second light-emitting surface, and the second light-incident surface has a plurality of sub-curved surfaces. Boundaries between adjacent sub-curved surfaces are bent-shaped with respect to the adjacent sub-curved surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicants: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Wen Shih, Shih-Chang Wang
  • Patent number: 11164707
    Abstract: The invention provides a touch device and an input module. The touch device includes a cover plate, a circuit board, a restoration element, a bracket, at least one conductive pad, and a buffer layer. The circuit board is disposed on one side of the cover plate and has a first surface facing the cover plate, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and at least one conductive switch disposed on the second surface. The bracket is disposed on the second surface of the circuit board. The restoration element is disposed on the second surface, and the conductive pad is disposed on the bracket and located between the bracket and the circuit board. The conductive pad and the restoration element are separately disposed, and the conductive pad corresponds to the conductive switch. The buffer layer is disposed between the second surface and the restoration element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng-An Lu, Kuo-Hua Kao, Yu-Cang Chen
  • Patent number: 11163384
    Abstract: A roller wheel module includes a roller wheel, an elastic member, and an adjustment assembly. The roller wheel includes a ratchet structure and has a configuration surface. The configuration surface is divided into a blank region and a ratchet region. The ratchet structure is disposed on the configuration surface and is located in the ratchet region. The elastic member is disposed next to the roller wheel and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end of the elastic member is connected to the adjustment assembly, and the adjustment assembly drives the second end of the elastic member to move between the blank region and the ratchet region. The roller wheel module allows the user to switch between a ratchet rotating mode and a smooth rolling mode according to requirements, and allows the user to quickly scrolling and have a better touch feel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Hsiao-Lung Chiang, Chen-Yu Tsai, Hong-Che Yen
  • Publication number: 20210333403
    Abstract: A movable electronic device and an operating method thereof are provided. The movable electronic device includes a first image capturer, a second image capturer, a processor and a light source generator. The first image capturer is configured to capture images of a moving object and generate position information according to the images. The second image capturer is configured to image the object according to the position information and generate time-of-flight sensing information. The processor is configured to generate a control signal according to the position information and calculate depth information related to the object according to the time-of-flight sensing information. The light source generator generates a light beam on the object according to the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicants: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Shou-Te Wei, Wei-Chih Chen
  • Patent number: 11158470
    Abstract: A luminous key comprises a key cap, a bottom plate, a first circuit component and a second circuit component. The key cap comprises a body, an extension part and a light exiting part. The extension part is disposed at the periphery of the body. The light exiting part is disposed on the body. The bottom plate has a through hole. The first circuit component has a first layer, a second layer and a light emitting unit. The first layer is disposed on the second layer. The light emitting unit is disposed between the first layer and the second layer, and the light emitting unit is corresponding to the through hole. The second circuit component is disposed between the key cap and the bottom plate. A lifting structure is disposed between the key cap and the bottom plate. Light adjusting structures define a light adjusting region. An orthographic projection of the light adjusting region towards the second layer covers at least a portion of the light emitting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Fu Yen, Hsiang-Sheng Chuang
  • Patent number: 11146650
    Abstract: A traffic information interaction system is provided. The system includes a plurality of lighting apparatuses and a first electronic device. Each of the lighting apparatuses emits light according to received power, so as to indicate whether a corresponding path is passable with the emitted light. In addition, each of the lighting apparatuses further pushes information. The first electronic device generates a request according to received information, and transmits the request to a target lighting apparatus of the lighting apparatuses. The target lighting apparatus adjusts target information pushed by the target lighting apparatus according to the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Chang-Yi Lin