Patents Examined by Christopher E Mahoney
  • Patent number: 11194243
    Abstract: Provided is a projection screen, comprising a substrate (10), a total reflection layer (20), and a light absorbing layer (30) for absorbing light rays, which are sequentially arranged from a light incident side, wherein the total reflection layer (20) is provided with a plurality of trapezoidal micro-structures extending in the vertical direction of the projection screen, and the plurality of trapezoidal micro-structures is periodically arranged in the horizontal direction of the projection screen. The projection screen has the characteristics of simple structure, easy processing, low cost and high contrast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Appotronics Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Lin Wang, Wei Sun, Fei Hu
  • Patent number: 11181450
    Abstract: A system for applying a fluid to a substrate bearing a sample for analysis has an array of sensor plates positioned to sense the presence of fluid in contact with respective areas of the substrate. In a particular embodiment, fluid presence in different areas of the substrate is sensed by the effect of the fluid and its identity on the impedances of capacitors formed between sensor plates within the array. In a more particular embodiment, by polling the sensor array continually while fluid is applied to the substrate determine a coverage map, a fluid dispensing mechanism can be controlled to efficiently cover the entire substrate with fluid a minimal amount of fluid, thereby reducing waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Kozikowski, III, Marian Mikaela Rygelski, Matthew Thurman
  • Patent number: 11181810
    Abstract: A kit for constructing a camera housing comprises a main housing unit, a first end cover, and a base stand. The main housing unit contains a camera compartment, and each end of the main housing unit is at least partially open to a recessed slot that has a width at an outer portion of the slot that is less than the width of an interior portion of the slot. The first end cover includes a locking piece having a shape that is complementary to the shape of one of the recessed slots. The base stand comprises a base having a top surface and a protrusion extending from the top surface, wherein the protrusion has a shape that is complementary to the shape of one of the recessed slots. Preferably, the shape of the vertical cross section of the two recessed slots is approximately the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: GoTek, LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan Curelar
  • Patent number: 11175568
    Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program as well as an interchangeable lens that make it possible to easily obtain an image of a plurality of visual points. A communication section receives, when an interchangeable lens including monocular lenses that are plural lenses arranged so as not to overlap with each other in an optical axis direction is mounted on a camera main body that includes an image sensor, known reference positions that are positions on a captured image on which a predetermined imaging target imaged by the image sensor appears, the positions corresponding to predetermined rays of light on monocular images corresponding to figures formed from rays of light focused by the monocular lenses. A reference position calculation section determines unknown reference positions on the basis of the known reference positions. The present technology can be applied to a camera system for capturing an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Katsuhisa Ito, Kengo Hayasaka, Makibi Nakamura
  • Patent number: 11169451
    Abstract: An image exposure device includes an image display device having pixels that emit light having a plurality of wavelengths; a photosensitive recording medium support portion that supports a photosensitive recording medium for recording an image of the image display device; a collimation portion that is disposed between the image display device and the photosensitive recording medium support portion and makes radiation light including the light having a plurality of wavelengths radiated from the pixels into first transmitted light radiated within a range of a first radiation angle narrower than a radiation angle of the radiation light; and a dichroic filter that is disposed between the collimation portion and the photosensitive recording medium support portion, and makes the first transmitted light including the light having a plurality of wavelengths into second transmitted light radiated within a range of a second radiation angle equal to or smaller than the first radiation angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshihisa Usami, Shinichiro Sonoda, Hirotoshi Yoshizawa
  • Patent number: 11169429
    Abstract: An optical system is provided, including a light path adjustment module, an optical element driving module and a light flux adjustment module, The light path adjustment module is used for receiving light traveling in a first direction and adjusting the path of the light. The optical element driving module is used for receiving light. The light flux adjustment module is used for adjusting the light flux of the light, wherein the light flux adjustment module is disposed between the light path adjustment module and the optical element driving module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Chao-Hsi Wang, Chao-Chang Hu, Chih-Wei Weng, Sin-Jhong Song
  • Patent number: 11162817
    Abstract: An apparatus is arranged for sensing a position of a target, in particular for offset invariant sensing of the position of the target is described, as well as the respective target and the method. The apparatus comprises at least two sensor elements. At least one sensor element of the at least two sensor elements generates a magnetic field. At least one other sensor element of the at least two sensor elements receives the magnetic field and outputs at least one signal associated with the received magnetic field. The target affects a coupling of a magnetic flux of the magnetic field between the at least one sensor element generating the magnetic field and the at least one other sensor element receiving the magnetic field and wherein the target is non-rotational invariant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: MELEXIS TECHNOLOGIES SA
    Inventors: Samuel Huber Lindenberger, Javier Bilbao De Mendizabal, Jan-Willem Burssens, Wolfram Kluge, Jorg Rudiger, Kevin Fahrni
  • Patent number: 11163220
    Abstract: A camera device with a clamping module includes a clamping module and a camera module. The clamping module includes a first clamping arm, a second clamping arm, an elastic element and a connection shaft. The first clamping arm has a first extending portion. The second clamping arm is positioned opposite to the first clamping arm. The second clamping arm has a second extending portion. The elastic element is mounted between the first extending portion and the second extending portion. The connection shaft is connected with the first extending portion, the elastic element and the second extending portion. The connection shaft passes through the elastic element, and the elastic element is mounted around the connection shaft. The camera module includes a rotation shaft. The camera module is pivoted to the outer surface of the first clamping arm by the rotation shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: CHENG UEI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chi-Ming Tseng
  • Patent number: 11163215
    Abstract: An image capturing apparatus characterized by safety protection includes a body and a protruding assembly. The protruding assembly is assembled to the body from the inside of the body and protrudes out of the body. The protruding assembly includes a fixing member and at least one flexible member. The fixing member is assembled to the body, and the at least one flexible member is disposed on the fixing member and is assembled to the body together with the fixing member. The flexible member passes through an opening of the body from the inside of the body to protrude out of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Chen-Hsien Cheng, Li-Fang Chen, Ruei-Hong Hong
  • Patent number: 11156901
    Abstract: A technique includes mounting a light source on an electronic device and disabling a camera of the electronic device. Disabling the camera includes activating the light source to shutter the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Tony Moon, Alan Man Pan Tam
  • Patent number: 11156899
    Abstract: A light flux adjustment module is provided for adjusting light flux of light having an optical axis, including a fixed portion, a connecting element, a first blade, and a drive assembly. The fixed portion includes a window, and the light passes through the window. The connecting element is movably connected to the fixed portion. The first blade is movably connected to the connecting element and the fixed portion, and the first blade is adjacent to the window. The drive assembly is used for driving the connecting element to move relative to the fixed portion in a first moving dimension. When the connecting element is moved relative to the fixed portion in the first direction, the first blade is driven by the connecting element to move relative to the fixed portion in a second moving dimension, and the first moving dimension and the second moving dimension are different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Chao-Hsi Wang, Chao-Chang Hu, Chih-Wei Weng, Sin-Jhong Song
  • Patent number: 11150549
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a magnet screen device, comprising a casing having an opening, a roll rotatably placed in the casing, and a magnet screen, the magnet screen being configured to be wound on the roll during a storage of the magnet screen and configured to be pulled out from the opening of the casing and to be attached to an installation surface upon an use of the magnet screen, wherein the magnet screen device further comprises a bar part at a region where the opening is provided, and wherein the bar part is configured to be capable of contacting the magnet screen at the region where the opening is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: IZUMI-COSMO COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Teruyuki Abe, Shuhei Kameda, Kazuharu Seki
  • Patent number: 11143947
    Abstract: A screen comprises the following layers sequentially stacked from an incident side of projected light rays: a micro-lens layer, a transparent matrix layer, a total internal reflection layer, and a light-absorbing layer. The light-absorbing layer absorbs light passing through the micro-lens layer, the transparent matrix layer and the total internal reflection layer. The micro-lens layer comprises a plurality of micro-lens units. The total internal reflection layer comprises a plurality of microstructure units. The microstructure unit has a lower first flat surface and an upper second flat surface. The first flat surface intersects the second flat surface The micro-lens units and the microstructure units are at least partially arranged in an alternating manner. The projected light rays converged toward the first flat surface exit after being totally reflected by the first flat surface and the second flat surface sequentially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Appotronics Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Lin Wang, Fei Hu, Wei Sun, Yi Li
  • Patent number: 11125406
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides lamination transfer films and use of the lamination transfer films, particular in the fabrication of architectural glass elements, such as those used in Insulated Glass Units (IGUs). The lamination transfer films may be used to transfer functional layers and structures. The lamination transfer films may include a support film that can be removed during the transfer process, and the transferred materials are primarily inorganic. The resulting transferred structures on glass generally have high photo- and thermal-stability, and therefore can successfully be applied to the glass surfaces that are interior to the cavity within an IGU. The lamination transfer films can also be patterned such that macroscopic patterns of microoptical elements can be applied on a glass surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Benton Free, Martin B. Wolk, Olester Benson, Jr., Bing Hao, Charles A. Marttila, Craig R. Schardt, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Justin P. Meyer, Manoj Nirmal
  • Patent number: 11126068
    Abstract: An optical system is provided, including a fixed part, a movable part, a first optical element, a driving assembly, and a circuit assembly. The movable part is movable relative to the fixed part. The first optical element is connected to the movable part. The driving assembly is configured for driving the movable part to move relative to the fixed part. The circuit assembly is electrically connected to the driving assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Sung-Mao Tsai, Liang-Ting Ho, Chih-Wei Weng, Chia-Che Wu, Sin-Jhong Song
  • Patent number: 11119389
    Abstract: An image-capturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a first case, a second case, a connection mechanism, and an elastic member. The first case includes a first pressing surface. The second case includes a second pressing surface arranged to face the first pressing surface, and is connected to the first case. The connection mechanism is capable of connecting the first and second cases. The elastic member includes a first contact portion and a second contact portion in at least some of cross-sections of the elastic member, the first contact portion being brought into contact with the first pressing surface, the second contact portion being brought into contact with the second pressing surface, the elastic member including a plurality of the second contact portions, the elastic member hermetically sealing a space between the first and second pressing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hirofumi Owaki
  • Patent number: 11104310
    Abstract: A method and a system for verifying installation of a pedal assembly in a vehicle is provided. The method includes coupling a testing device against the pedal assembly being tested, verifying a position of the testing device relative to the pedal assembly; and positioning a first portion of the testing device against a first side of a pin installed in the pedal assembly. The method also includes verifying the installation of the pin, positioning a second portion of the testing device against a second side of the pin, and verifying the proper installation of the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Benjamin B. MacArthur, Michael A. Routly, Karan Guglani
  • Patent number: 11106123
    Abstract: A wavelength-converting component includes a substrate, a wavelength-converting layer and a reflective layer. The wavelength-converting layer is disposed on the substrate. The reflective layer is disposed between the substrate and the wavelength-converting layer. The reflective layer includes a plurality of diffuse reflection particles and a first organic adhesive. The diffuse reflection particles are mixed in the first organic adhesive. The first organic adhesive includes an aromatic polyimide. The invention further provides a projection apparatus using the wavelength-converting component and provides a manufacturing method of the wavelength-converting component. The wavelength-converting component of the invention can improve mechanical properties such as shear strength, tensile strength and fatigue strength, temperature resistance and reflectivity, and can reduce rates of moisture absorption. The projection apparatus of the invention can reduce degradation in image brightness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Lin Tsai, Wei-Hua Kao
  • Patent number: 11106112
    Abstract: Provided is a diaphragm sheet transfer device, which is used for a handheld electronic device. Diaphragm sheets include different sizes of a plurality of light through holes. By controlling the positions of the diaphragm sheets, the light through holes with different sizes respectively pass through the incident light paths so that the amount of the light incident to the lens device is changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Intelligent Mechatronics Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Wei Chiu, Yung-Yun Chen
  • Patent number: 11099461
    Abstract: A camera-lens waterproofing device is provided, including a shell, a camera lens, a cover ring and an outer cover. A mounting hole is formed in a surface of the shell. The camera lens includes a body and a lens. One end of the body is disposed to the mounting hole, and the other end of the body extends out of the mounting hole. The lens is located at the other end of the body. The cover ring is connected to the body in a sleeving manner and fixed on the mounting hole. The outer cover is fixed at a periphery of the lens in a sleeving manner to form a first-layer waterproof structure and disposed on the surface of the shell, and covers the exterior of the cover ring. The cover ring abuts between the camera lens and the shell to form a second-layer waterproof structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Long-Sing Ye, Chih-Yu Chen