Patents Assigned to OtO Photonics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10801889
    Abstract: A spectrometer module and a fabrication method thereof are provided. The fabrication method includes the steps of: providing at least one substrate; and forming at least one positioning side and at least one optical component of the spectrometer on the at least one substrate by a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) process. The spectrometer module fabricated by the fabrication method includes a plurality of substrates and at least one optical component. At least one of the substrates has at least one positioning side, and the at least one optical component of the spectrometer is formed on at least one of the substrates. The positioning side and the optical component are fabricated by a MEMS process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventor: Chien-Hsiang Hung
  • Patent number: 10514297
    Abstract: An electronic circuitry of a spectrometer, configured to electrically connect with an optical sensor of the spectrometer, includes a memory unit configured to store a measurement setting, a trigger line configured to transmit at least one trigger signal, and a control unit electrically connected to the trigger line and the memory unit. The control unit is configured to receive the trigger signal from the trigger line so as to instruct the spectrometer to perform a plurality of exposure measurements continuously under the measurement setting, and to save a plurality of spectral data acquired from the exposure measurements into the memory unit. A spectrometer using the electronic circuitry for performing the exposure measurements and a measuring method of the spectrometer are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventors: Meng-Wei Lee, Hsu Feng Cheng, Jan Liang Yeh
  • Patent number: 10436639
    Abstract: A spectrometer (100) and an optical input portion (32) thereof are disclosed. The optical input portion (32) comprises an assembly structure (322), and the assembly structure (322) is formed at a hole wall (321) of a through hole (3211) of the optical input portion (32). A light (L1) is incident into a dispersing element (2) of the spectrometer (100) along an optical path (13) after passing through the through hole (3211), and is dispersed by the dispersing element (2). The assembly structure (322) is used to be detachably assembled with an optical element (200). When the optical element (200) is assembled with the assembly structure (322), an optical axis of the optical element (200) is linked to the optical path (13). As a result, the light (L1) passing through the optical element (200) is incident to the dispersing element (2) along the optical axis and the optical path (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventors: Meng-Hua Wang, Kuei Wu Chang, Chang Cheng Chou, Chien-Hsiang Hung, Jan Liang Yeh
  • Patent number: 10393586
    Abstract: A spectrometer includes an input unit for receiving an optical signal, a diffraction grating disposed on the transmission path of the optical signal for dispersing the optical signal into a plurality of spectral rays, an image sensor disposed on the transmission path of at least a portion of the spectral rays, and a waveguide device. A waveguide space is formed between the first and second reflective surfaces of the waveguide device. The optical signal is transmitted from the input unit to the diffraction grating via the waveguide space. The portion of the spectral rays is transmitted to the image sensor via the waveguide space. At least one opening is formed on the waveguide device, and is substantially parallel to the first and/or second reflective surface. A portion of the spectral rays and/or the optical signal diffuses from the opening out of the waveguide space without reaching the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventor: Chien-Hsiang Hung
  • Patent number: 10393584
    Abstract: A diffraction grating comprise a substrate and a plurality of connected diffraction structures formed on the substrate. Each diffraction structure is in the shape of a column and arranged along a concave cylindrical surface, and an axis of each diffraction structure extends along a generatrix of the concave cylindrical surface. A section contour is obtained by a cross section of the diffraction structures. The cross section is perpendicular to each axis of the diffraction structure. The section contour shows the connecting line of apexes of the diffraction structures as a reference curve having a plurality of first inflection points, wherein the diffraction structures are configured for separating the optical signal into a plurality of spectral components and focusing the spectral components onto a focal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventors: Chien Hsiang Hung, Jan Liang Yeh
  • Patent number: 10302486
    Abstract: A spectrometer module and a fabrication method thereof are provided. The fabrication method includes the steps of: providing at least one substrate; and forming at least one positioning side and at least one optical component of the spectrometer on the at least one substrate by a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) process. The spectrometer module fabricated by the fabrication method includes a plurality of substrates and at least one optical component. At least one of the substrates has at least one positioning side, and the at least one optical component of the spectrometer is formed on at least one of the substrates. The positioning side and the optical component are fabricated by a MEMS process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventor: Chien-Hsiang Hung
  • Patent number: 10197443
    Abstract: An optical calibration method for a spectrum measurement device including a light-input part includes: measuring a plurality of narrow-band rays by the light-input part to obtain a plurality of narrow-band spectrum impulse responses, respectively; establishing a stray light database according to the narrow-band spectrum impulse responses; generating a correction program according to the stray light database; measuring a spectral radiant standard light by the light-input part to obtain measurement spectrum data; and generating a calibration coefficient program based on the measurement spectrum data and spectral radiant standard spectrum data, wherein the calibration coefficient program matches the measurement spectrum data with the spectral radiant standard spectrum data, and the spectral radiant standard spectrum data is obtained by measuring the spectral radiant standard light by a standard spectrum measurement device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Hsiang Hung, Sheng-Wang Lin, Hsu-Feng Cheng
  • Patent number: 10145739
    Abstract: An fabrication method of a waveguide sheet for a spectrometer includes the steps of: providing a pattern to be performed by a microelectromechanical (MEM) process; and forming at least one waveguide sheet based on the provided pattern by the MEM process. The pattern includes a shape of a first waveguide sheet. The waveguide sheet includes at least one positioning side and at least one stray light elimination side formed by the MEM process. The positioning side is for a spectral component of the spectrometer to abut against so that the spectral component is positioned at the positioning side, and the stray light elimination side is to be used as a side of a stray light outlet. The structure of the waveguide sheet and the configuration of the spectrometer are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Hsiang Hung, Jan Liang Yeh
  • Patent number: 10114154
    Abstract: An optical head for receiving an incident light is provided. The optical head comprises a reflective diffuser and a reflector disposed to face the reflective diffuser. The reflective diffuser is disposed in an optical path of the incident light and shields the reflector from the incident light. The reflective diffuser converts the incident light to scattered light having a Lambertian pattern. The reflector has an optical output section that transmits the scattered light and a reflective section that reflects the scattered light to the reflective diffuser and/or the other portions of the reflective sections. An optical system using the optical head is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventor: Chien-Hsiang Hung
  • Patent number: 9891103
    Abstract: A spectrometer comprising a waveguide module, a diffractive component, and a light sensor is provided. The waveguide module has a first reflective surface, a second reflective surface opposite to the first reflective surface, and a light channel between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface. The diffractive component has a diffractive surface and a plurality of strip-shaped diffractive structures located on the diffractive surface. The sharpness of the profile of the strip-shaped diffractive structures on a first side of the diffractive surface is greater than that on a second side of the diffractive surface. When viewed along a direction perpendicular to the second reflective surface, the first side of the diffractive surface is positioned between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface with a distance away from the second reflective surface. A method for assembling the spectrometer and an assembling system are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventors: Meng-Hua Wang, Shih-Hung Chien, Jyh-Jau Chen, Jan Liang Yeh
  • Patent number: 9746616
    Abstract: An optical module of a micro spectrometer with tapered slit and slit structure thereof. The optical module includes an input section and a micro diffraction grating. The input section includes a slit structure, which receives a first optical signal and outputs a second optical signal travelling along a first optical path. The slit structure includes a substrate and a slit, which penetrates through the substrate and has a gradually reduced dimension from a first surface of the substrate to a second surface of the substrate. The micro diffraction grating, disposed on the first optical path, receives the second optical signal and separates the second optical signal into a plurality of spectrum components travelling along a second optical path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Patent number: 9678251
    Abstract: An optical head for receiving incident light is provided. The optical head comprises a transmissive cosine corrector and a reflector disposed to face the transmissive cosine corrector. The transmissive cosine corrector is disposed in an optical path of the incident light and shields the reflector from the incident light. The transmissive cosine corrector converts the incident light to scattered light having a Lambertian pattern. The reflector has an optical output section that transmits the scattered light and a reflective section that reflects the scattered light to the transmissive cosine corrector and/or the other portions of the reflective sections. An optical system using the optical head is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventor: Chien-Hsiang Hung
  • Patent number: 9625315
    Abstract: The present application discloses an optical sensing module, an optical mechanism of a spectrometer, and a spectrometer. An optical sensing module according to one embodiment comprises an optical sensing component and an optical fiber. The optical sensing component includes at least a row of optical sensing units. The optical fiber is made of a transparent material and has a cylindrical curved surface. A side of the cylindrical curved surface faces the optical sensing units to converge at least a portion of an incident light received by the optical sensing units. With techniques of the present application, the amount of light collected at the optical sensing component can be increased for it to be suitable for applications such as miniaturized apparatuses and systems, thus improving the overall efficiency of optical reception and utilization therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Hsiang Hung, Jan Liang Yeh
  • Patent number: 9273997
    Abstract: A spectrometer comprising a waveguide module, a diffractive component, and a light sensor is provided. The waveguide module has a first reflective surface, a second reflective surface opposite to the first reflective surface, and a light channel between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface. The diffractive component has a diffractive surface and a plurality of strip-shaped diffractive structures located on the diffractive surface. The sharpness of the profile of the strip-shaped diffractive structures on a first side of the diffractive surface is greater than that on a second side of the diffractive surface. When viewed along a direction perpendicular to the second reflective surface, the first side of the diffractive surface is positioned between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface with a distance away from the second reflective surface. A method for assembling the spectrometer and an assembling system are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: OtO Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Meng-Hua Wang, Shih-Hung Chien, Jyh-Jau Chen, Jan Liang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20150369662
    Abstract: The present application discloses an optical sensing module, an optical mechanism of a spectrometer, and a spectrometer. An optical sensing module according to one embodiment comprises an optical sensing component and an optical fiber. The optical sensing component includes at least a row of optical sensing units. The optical fiber is made of a transparent material and has a cylindrical curved surface. A side of the cylindrical curved surface faces the optical sensing units to converge at least a portion of an incident light received by the optical sensing units. With techniques of the present application, the amount of light collected at the optical sensing component can be increased for it to be suitable for applications such as miniaturized apparatuses and systems, thus improving the overall efficiency of optical reception and utilization therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Applicant: OtO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Hsiang Hung, Jan Liang Yeh
  • Patent number: 9217668
    Abstract: A miniature spectrometer comprises an input unit, an image capture unit, a miniature diffraction optical grating, an optical grating accommodation slot, a cushion, and an affixing plate. The miniature spectrometer may further comprise a waveguide device, and the optical grating accommodation slot is positioned in a space defined by an opening of the waveguide device. The input unit receives an optical signal which proceeds in the waveguide device. The miniature diffraction optical grating separates the optical signal into numerous spectral components to be projected onto the image capture unit. The cushion is stacked on the miniature diffraction optical grating, with both disposed in the optical grating accommodation slot. The affixing plate is disposed on the waveguide device to apply a compressing force on the cushion to affix the miniature diffraction optical grating in the optical grating accommodation slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: OtO Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Patent number: 9146155
    Abstract: The invention concerns an optical system. The optical system comprises an input for receiving an optical signal, a predetermined output plane, and a diffraction grating for separating the optical signal received at the input into spectral elements thereof. The grating has a diffraction surface, which is formed by a photolithography process. The diffraction surface has a first predetermined profile. The first profile is formed by a plurality of points each conducted by different equations. Consequently, each spectral component is focused on the predetermined output plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: OtO Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Patent number: 9122014
    Abstract: An optical mechanism for a miniaturized spectrometer comprises an input unit, an upper waveguide plate, a lower waveguide plate, and a miniature diffraction grating. The input unit is used to receive an optical signal and direct the optical signal to the interior of the optical mechanism. The upper waveguide plate has a first reflective surface. The lower waveguide plate having a second reflective surface aligned substantially parallel to the upper waveguide plate. The first reflective surface is located opposite to the second reflective surface. An optical channel is formed between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface, so that optical signal from the input unit can travel in the optical channel. The miniature diffraction grating separates the optical signal transmitted in the optical channel into a plurality of spectral components and directs the spectral components to an image capture module at an end of the miniaturized spectrometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: OtO Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko
  • Publication number: 20140139833
    Abstract: A spectrometer comprising a waveguide module, a diffractive component, and a light sensor is provided. The waveguide module has a first reflective surface, a second reflective surface opposite to the first reflective surface, and a light channel between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface. The diffractive component has a diffractive surface and a plurality of strip-shaped diffractive structures located on the diffractive surface. The sharpness of the profile of the strip-shaped diffractive structures on a first side of the diffractive surface is greater than that on a second side of the diffractive surface. When viewed along a direction perpendicular to the second reflective surface, the first side of the diffractive surface is positioned between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface with a distance away from the second reflective surface. A method for assembling the spectrometer and an assembling system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: OTO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventors: Meng-Hua Wang, Shih-Hung Chien, Jyh-Jau Chen, Jan Liang Yeh
  • Patent number: 8717561
    Abstract: A miniature spectrometer comprises an input unit, a stray light filtering structure, and a miniature diffraction grating. The input unit receives a first optical signal and a second optical signal. The stray light filtering structure has first and second filter sections to filter out the second optical signal. The first and second filter sections have first and second dentate structures disposed on opposite sides. The first and second dentate structures define an optical channel for the transmission of the first optical signal. The second optical signal enters into the first or the second dentate structure and is filtered out by the first or the second dentate structure. The miniature diffraction grating receives the first optical signal from the stray light filtering structure and separates the first optical signal into a plurality of spectral components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: OtO Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hao Ko