Patents by Inventor Cheng-Hsi Hsieh
Cheng-Hsi Hsieh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10408991Abstract: A backlight module includes first and second light emitting layers. The first light emitting layer is disposed above the second light emitting layer and each includes at least one light guide plate and light source disposed next to the respective light guide plate. Each light guide plate has at least one light transmissive region and light exit region. Each light transmissive region of the first light emitting layer corresponds to each light exit region of the second light emitting layer. Each light exit region of the first light emitting layer corresponds to each light transmissive region of the second light emitting layer. Each light source is next to each light transmissive region. Each light transmissive region is between each light source and light exit region. Each light exit region of the first light emitting layer corresponds to each light transmissive region and light source of the second light emitting layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventor: Cheng-Hsi Hsieh
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Publication number: 20180239080Abstract: A backlight module includes first and second light emitting layers. The first light emitting layer is disposed above the second light emitting layer and each includes at least one light guide plate and light source disposed next to the respective light guide plate. Each light guide plate has at least one light transmissive region and light exit region. Each light transmissive region of the first light emitting layer corresponds to each light exit region of the second light emitting layer. Each light exit region of the first light emitting layer corresponds to each light transmissive region of the second light emitting layer. Each light source is next to each light transmissive region. Each light transmissive region is between each light source and light exit region. Each light exit region of the first light emitting layer corresponds to each light transmissive region and light source of the second light emitting layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Cheng-Hsi Hsieh
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Publication number: 20170192166Abstract: A light source module including a light guide plate, a light source, and an adhesive material is provided. The light guide plate having a light-coupling region and a light-emitting region includes a light-incident surface, a first and a second surfaces opposite to the first surface, a plurality of first and second microstructures. The light-coupling region is located between the light-incident surface and the light-emitting region. The light-incident surface is connected to the first and the second surfaces. The first microstructures are disposed in the light-emitting region and protrude from the first surface. The second microstructures are disposed in the light-coupling region and protrude from at least one of the first and the second surfaces. A shape of the first microstructures is different from that of the second microstructures. The light source is disposed beside the light-incident surface. The adhesive material is disposed between the light source and the light-incident surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Young Lighting Technology Inc.Inventor: Cheng-Hsi Hsieh
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Patent number: 9188808Abstract: A display device including a transmission display panel, a first backlight module, a first polarizer, and a reflective polarizer is provided. The first backlight module includes a first light guide plate and a light emitting unit. The first light guide plate has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a first light incident surface connecting the first surface and the second surface. The first surface is between the second surface and the transmission display panel. The light emitting unit is disposed beside the first light incident surface. The transmission display panel is between the first polarizer and the first surface. The second surface is between the first surface and the reflective polarizer.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Young Lighting Technology Inc.Inventors: Chin-Ku Liu, Cheng-Hsi Hsieh
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Publication number: 20140241007Abstract: A reflector, a light source module, and a display device are disclosed. The reflector includes a substrate and slant reflecting surfaces disposed on the substrate and arranged from a first side to an opposite second side of the reflector. Each slant reflecting surface has an arc-shaped orthogonal projection on the substrate and is not parallel to the substrate. The light source module includes a light guide plate, a light emitting device, and the reflector, and the display device further includes a display panel. The light guide plate has a first surface, at least one opposite second surface, and a light incident surface connecting therebetween. The reflector is disposed at one side of the second surface. The slant reflecting surfaces are parallel to the second surface but not parallel to the first surface. The reflector offers improved luminous efficiency, and the light source module and the display device offer improved brightness.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: YOUNG LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chia-Hua Chen, Jhong-Hao Wu, Chin-Ku Liu, Cheng-Hsi Hsieh
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Publication number: 20130271674Abstract: A display device including a transmission display panel, a first backlight module, a first polarizer, and a reflective polarizer is provided. The first backlight module includes a first light guide plate and a light emitting unit. The first light guide plate has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a first light incident surface connecting the first surface and the second surface. The first surface is between the second surface and the transmission display panel. The light emitting unit is disposed beside the first light incident surface. The transmission display panel is between the first polarizer and the first surface. The second surface is between the first surface and the reflective polarizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: YOUNG LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Chin-Ku Liu, Cheng-Hsi Hsieh
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Patent number: 8314904Abstract: A pixel structure of a reflective display includes a first sub-pixel for reflecting a first color light, a second sub-pixel for reflecting a second color light, and a third sub-pixel for reflecting a third color light. The first color light, the second color light, and the third color light have different colors. The second sub-pixel and the third sub-pixel are aligned side by side and arranged on the same side of the first sub-pixel. A position of the first sub-pixel is corresponding to positions of the second sub-pixel and the third sub-pixel. A pixel area of the first sub-pixel is greater than that of the second sub-pixel, and is greater than that of the third sub-pixel.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventor: Cheng-Hsi Hsieh
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Publication number: 20100214515Abstract: A pixel structure of a reflective display includes a first sub-pixel for reflecting a first color light, a second sub-pixel for reflecting a second color light, and a third sub-pixel for reflecting a third color light. The first color light, the second color light, and the third color light have different colors. The second sub-pixel and the third sub-pixel are aligned side by side and arranged on the same side of the first sub-pixel. A position of the first sub-pixel is corresponding to positions of the second sub-pixel and the third sub-pixel. A pixel area of the first sub-pixel is greater than that of the second sub-pixel, and is greater than that of the third sub-pixel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventor: Cheng Hsi Hsieh
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Patent number: 7724332Abstract: Transflective liquid crystal display devices and fabrication methods thereof. A single cell gap transflective liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate with a reflective region and a transmissive region. A second substrate opposes the first substrate. A liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first and second substrates. A reflective structure is disposed on the first substrate, thereby forming a recess at the transmissive region. A first alignment layer is conformably formed on the first substrate covering the reflective structure, thereby forming a second recess at the reflective region. The second recess is filled with a second alignment, wherein the first and second alignment layers provide different orientations and pre-tilt angles for the liquid crystal layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chih-Chun Hsiao, Ku-Hsien Chang, Ru-De Chen, Cheng-Hsi Hsieh
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Patent number: 7528916Abstract: Substrate structures for liquid crystal display devices and methods of fabricating liquid crystal display devices. A substrate structure for the liquid crystal display device comprises a transparent substrate. A patterned protrusion structure is formed to divide a plurality of pixel regions. An alignment layer is filled on the transparent substrate of each pixel region, wherein alignment orientations of liquid crystal molecules on the patterned protrusion structure and on the alignment layer are different.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chung-Hao Chen, Yi-An Sha, Cheng-Hsi Hsieh, Shur-Yir Fuh
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Publication number: 20090091815Abstract: A three-dimensional display device including a display panel and a modulatable electrowetting grating is provided. The display panel has a plurality of pixels. The modulatable electrowetting grating is disposed on the display panel, and has a plurality of electrowetting light valves corresponding to the pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Jyh-Wen Shiu, Wei-Yuan Cheng, Cheng-Hsi Hsieh, Kuo-Lung Lo
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Patent number: 7515340Abstract: A three-dimensional display device including a display panel and a modulatable electrowetting grating is provided. The display panel has a plurality of pixels. The modulatable electrowetting grating is disposed on the display panel, and has a plurality of electrowetting light valves corresponding to the pixels.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Jyh-Wen Shiu, Wei-Yuan Cheng, Cheng-Hsi Hsieh, Kuo-Lung Lo
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Patent number: 7440071Abstract: A display device is provided, which includes a first structural substrate with multiple pixel regions. At least one of the pixel regions has an emissive region and a reflective region. A wall structure is located on the first structural substrate, and surrounds a periphery of the emissive region and the reflective region for separating the emissive region and the reflective region. An emissive structure is disposed in the emissive region of the first structural substrate. A reflective displaying structure is disposed in the reflective region of the first structural substrate. In addition, a second structural substrate covers the wall structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Cheng-Hsi Hsieh, Shie-Chang Jeng, Hsing-Lung Wang, Chi-Chang Liao
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Publication number: 20080143933Abstract: The invention relates to optically compensated bend (OCB) mode liquid crystal display devices and fabrication methods thereof. The OCB mode liquid crystal display includes a first substrate, a second substrate and a liquid crystal layer interposed therebetween. A first alignment layer is disposed on the first substrate, and a second alignment layer is disposed on a second region of the first substrate exposing the first alignment layer on a first region. A third alignment is disposed on the second substrate. Alignment orientations of liquid crystal molecules on the first and second alignment layers are different. When an appropriate voltage is applied to the OCB mode liquid crystal display, a splay to bend transition boundary is formed between the first and the second regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Yi-An Sha, Cheng Hsi Hsieh, Wei-Yuan Cheng
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Publication number: 20080123045Abstract: A manufacturing method for a transflective liquid crystal device is proposed. In various embodiments, two types of liquid crystal with distinguishing material features are adopted to be injected into a transmissive region and a reflective region respectively. Consequently, the two separated regions filled with the LCD materials have identical electro-optical characteristics so as to implement an excellent single cell gap transflective LCD. The claimed subject matter uses a continuous manufacturing process, such as the steps of molding, printing, coating or the like, to reduce costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2008Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Shie-Chang Jeng, Kang-Hung Liu, Chi-Chang Liao, Cheng-Hsi Hsieh
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Publication number: 20070182900Abstract: Transflective liquid crystal display devices and fabrication methods thereof. A single cell gap transflective liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate with a reflective region and a transmissive region. A second substrate opposes the first substrate. A liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first and second substrates. A reflective structure is disposed on the first substrate, thereby forming a recess at the transmissive region. A first alignment layer is conformably formed on the first substrate covering the reflective structure, thereby forming a second recess at the reflective region. The second recess is filled with a second alignment, wherein the first and second alignment layers provide different orientations and pre-tilt angles for the liquid crystal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chih-Chun Hsiao, Ku-Hsien Chang, Ru-De Chen, Cheng-Hsi Hsieh
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Publication number: 20070153172Abstract: A display device is provided, which includes a first structural substrate with multiple pixel regions. At least one of the pixel regions has an emissive region and a reflective region. A wall structure is located on the first structural substrate, and surrounds a periphery of the emissive region and the reflective region for separating the emissive region and the reflective region. An emissive structure is disposed in the emissive region of the first structural substrate. A reflective displaying structure is disposed in the reflective region of the first structural substrate. In addition, a second structural substrate covers the wall structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Cheng-Hsi Hsieh, Shie-Chang Jeng, Hsing-Lung Wang, Chi-Chang Liao
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Publication number: 20070139593Abstract: Substrate structures for liquid crystal display devices and methods of fabricating liquid crystal display devices. A substrate structure for the liquid crystal display device comprises a transparent substrate. A patterned protrusion structure is formed to divide a plurality of pixel regions. An alignment layer is filled on the transparent substrate of each pixel region, wherein alignment orientations of liquid crystal molecules on the patterned protrusion structure and on the alignment layer are different.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chung-Hao Chen, Yi-An Sha, Cheng-Hsi Hsieh, Shur-Yir Fuh
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Publication number: 20060139529Abstract: A manufacturing method for a transflective liquid crystal device is proposed. In various embodiments, two types of liquid crystal with distinguishing material features are adopted to be injected into a transmissive region and a reflective region respectively. Consequently, the two separated regions filled with the LCD materials have identical electro-optical characteristics so as to implement an excellent single cell gap transflective LCD. The claimed subject matter uses a continuous manufacturing process, such as the steps of molding, printing, coating or the like, to reduce costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Shie-Chang Jeng, Kang-Hung Liu, Chi-Chang Liao, Cheng-Hsi Hsieh