Patents by Inventor Chia-Fen Hsieh
Chia-Fen 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: 11948531Abstract: A light source device, including a first light source, providing a first light beam in a first time period of a first period; and a second light source, providing a second light beam in a second time period of the first period, is provided. The first light beam and the second light beam have the same color temperature. The first light beam and the second light beam are emitted alternately in the first period, and a color rendering index of mixed light of the first light beam and the second light beam is greater than or equal to 85.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Tzung-Te Chen, Hsin-Yun Tsai, Shih-Yi Wen, Chia-Fen Hsieh
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Publication number: 20220406271Abstract: A light source device, including a first light source, providing a first light beam in a first time period of a first period; and a second light source, providing a second light beam in a second time period of the first period, is provided. The first light beam and the second light beam have the same color temperature. The first light beam and the second light beam are emitted alternately in the first period, and a color rendering index of mixed light of the first light beam and the second light beam is greater than or equal to 85.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Tzung-Te Chen, Hsin-Yun Tsai, Shih-Yi Wen, Chia-Fen Hsieh
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Patent number: 10838253Abstract: A light source apparatus including a light-emitting module and a control unit is provided. The light-emitting module is configured to provide a light. The control unit is configured to make the light switched between a first light and a second light so that at least one of a blue-light hazard and a circadian stimulus value of the light is changed. A wavelength of a blue light main peak in a spectrum of the first light is different from a wavelength of a blue light main peak in a spectrum of the second light.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, LRU TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Tzung-Te Chen, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Tung-Yun Liu, Shih-Yi Wen, Chien-Chun Lu, Hsin-Yun Tsai
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Patent number: 10820387Abstract: An embodiment of the disclosure provides a light source apparatus including a light-emitting module and a control unit. The light-emitting module is configured to provide a light. The control unit is configured to change proportion of a first sub-light and a second sub-light to form the light so that a circadian action factor (CAF) and a correlated color temperature (CCT) of the light varies along a CAF vs. CCT locus of the light different from a CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight. A CAF vs. CCT coordinate of one of the first sub-light and the second sub-light is below the CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight, and a CAF vs. CCT coordinate of the other one of the first sub-light and the second sub-light is above the CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight. A display apparatus is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignees: Avertronics INC, INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Bing-Yuan Lai, Chi-I Lai, Jun-Yu Wu, Tzung-Te Chen, Shih-Yi Wen, Chia-Fen Hsieh
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Patent number: 10609786Abstract: An illumination system including light source devices, a light receiver, a calculation module and a control module is provided. The light source devices emit light beams having different frequencies respectively. The light receiver receives at least one of the light beams emitted from the light source devices. The calculation module is coupled to the light receiver and obtains at least one optical parameter of the at least one of the light beams according to the at least one of the light beams received by the light receiver. Each of the at least one optical parameter includes a light intensity, a color temperature, a color rendering index or an illumination ratio. The control module is coupled to the calculation module and the light source devices. The control module controls the at least one optical parameter of the at least one of the light beams. A control method thereof is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ya-Hui Chiang, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Yuan-Ching Chen, Chun-Hsing Lee
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Publication number: 20200077486Abstract: An embodiment of the disclosure provides a light source apparatus including a light-emitting module and a control unit. The light-emitting module is configured to provide a light. The control unit is configured to change proportion of a first sub-light and a second sub-light to form the light so that a circadian action factor (CAF) and a correlated color temperature (CCT) of the light varies along a CAF vs. CCT locus of the light different from a CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight. A CAF vs. CCT coordinate of one of the first sub-light and the second sub-light is below the CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight, and a CAF vs. CCT coordinate of the other one of the first sub-light and the second sub-light is above the CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight. A display apparatus is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: BING-YUAN LAI, Chi-I LAI, JUN-YU WU, TZUNG-TE CHEN, SHIH-YI WEN, CHIA-FEN HSIEH
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Patent number: 10581524Abstract: A positioning system by visible light includes at least one luminaire, at least one positioning transceiver and a server. The luminaire is disposed at a specific position and has a first identification code, and emits the first identification code in a selected signal form. Each positioning transceiver has a second identification code, and further includes a receiving device and a wireless transceiver. The receiving device movably receives the first identification and demodulates the first identification code. The wireless transceiver transmits the first and the second identification codes to a receiving terminal. The server is coupled to the at least one positioning transceiver via the receiving terminal, and obtains the first and the second identification codes so as to position the at least one positioning transceiver in a space defined by the at least one luminaire.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Changhua Christian HospitalInventors: Chun-Hsing Lee, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Hsi-Ching Huang, Shou-Jen Kuo
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Publication number: 20200057339Abstract: A light source apparatus including a light-emitting module and a control unit is provided. The light-emitting module is configured to provide a light. The control unit is configured to make the light switched between a first light and a second light so that at least one of a blue-light hazard and a circadian stimulus value of the light is changed. A wavelength of a blue light main peak in a spectrum of the first light is different from a wavelength of a blue light main peak in a spectrum of the second light.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicants: Industrial Technology Research Institute, LRU TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Tzung-Te Chen, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Tung-Yun Liu, Shih-Yi Wen, Chien-Chun Lu, Hsin-Yun Tsai
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Patent number: 10517975Abstract: A light source apparatus comprises a main body, a plurality of light source modules and a processor. The main body includes a plurality of configuration areas distributed on a surface of the main body. The plurality of configuration areas is oriented towards different directions, respectively. The plurality of light source modules is located in the plurality of configuration areas, respectively. Each of the plurality of light source modules includes a circuit substrate and an ultraviolet emitting device. The processor is electrically connected to the plurality of light source modules. The processor is adapted to drive the ultraviolet emitting device of each of the plurality of light source modules. A method of using a light source apparatus is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chien-Chun Lu, Chen-Peng Hsu, Yi-Keng Fu, Chia-Fen Hsieh
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Patent number: 10485070Abstract: An embodiment of the disclosure provides a light source apparatus including a light-emitting module and a control unit. The light-emitting module is configured to provide a light. The control unit is configured to change proportion of a first sub-light and a second sub-light to form the light so that a circadian action factor (CAF) and a correlated color temperature (CCT) of the light varies along a CAF vs. CCT locus of the light different from a CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight. A CAF vs. CCT coordinate of one of the first sub-light and the second sub-light is below the CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight, and a CAF vs. CCT coordinate of the other one of the first sub-light and the second sub-light is above the CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight. A display apparatus is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Tzung-Te Chen, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Tung-Yun Liu, Shih-Yi Wen, Chien-Chun Lu, Hsin-Yun Tsai
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Publication number: 20190069376Abstract: An illumination system including light source devices, a light receiver, a calculation module and a control module is provided. The light source devices emit light beams having different frequencies respectively. The light receiver receives at least one of the light beams emitted from the light source devices. The calculation module is coupled to the light receiver and obtains at least one optical parameter of the at least one of the light beams according to the at least one of the light beams received by the light receiver. Each of the at least one optical parameter includes a light intensity, a color temperature, a color rendering index or an illumination ratio. The control module is coupled to the calculation module and the light source devices. The control module controls the at least one optical parameter of the at least one of the light beams. A control method thereof is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ya-Hui Chiang, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Yuan-Ching Chen, Chun-Hsing Lee
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Publication number: 20180317296Abstract: An embodiment of the disclosure provides a light source apparatus including a light-emitting module and a control unit. The light-emitting module is configured to provide a light. The control unit is configured to change proportion of a first sub-light and a second sub-light to form the light so that a circadian action factor (CAF) and a correlated color temperature (CCT) of the light varies along a CAF vs. CCT locus of the light different from a CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight. A CAF vs. CCT coordinate of one of the first sub-light and the second sub-light is below the CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight, and a CAF vs. CCT coordinate of the other one of the first sub-light and the second sub-light is above the CAF vs. CCT locus of sunlight. A display apparatus is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Tzung-Te Chen, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Tung-Yun Liu, Shih-Yi Wen, Chien-Chun Lu, Hsin-Yun Tsai
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Publication number: 20180212680Abstract: A positioning system by visible light includes at least one luminaire, at least one positioning transceiver and a server. The luminaire is disposed at a specific position and has a first identification code, and emits the first identification code in a selected signal form. Each positioning transceiver has a second identification code, and further includes a receiving device and a wireless transceiver. The receiving device movably receives the first identification and demodulates the first identification code. The wireless transceiver transmits the first and the second identification codes to a receiving terminal. The server is coupled to the at least one positioning transceiver via the receiving terminal, and obtains the first and the second identification codes so as to position the at least one positioning transceiver in a space defined by the at least one luminaire.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicants: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Changhua Christian HospitalInventors: Chun-Hsing Lee, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Hsi-Ching Huang, Shou-Jen Kuo
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Publication number: 20180193499Abstract: A light source apparatus comprises a main body, a plurality of light source modules and a processor. The main body includes a plurality of configuration areas distributed on a surface of the main body. The plurality of configuration areas is oriented towards different directions, respectively. The plurality of light source modules is located in the plurality of configuration areas, respectively. Each of the plurality of light source modules includes a circuit substrate and an ultraviolet emitting device. The processor is electrically connected to the plurality of light source modules. The processor is adapted to drive the ultraviolet emitting device of each of the plurality of light source modules. A method of using a light source apparatus is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chien-Chun Lu, Chen-Peng Hsu, Yi-Keng Fu, Chia-Fen Hsieh
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Patent number: 9992842Abstract: An illumination system that includes a light source device and an algorithm unit is provided. The light source includes a color temperature adjustable light source. The algorithm unit is coupled to the light source device and outputs a control signal to the light source device according to a reflection spectrum of an object, a visual color matching function, a visual preference correction function, or a combination of the above. The light source device outputs an illumination beam according to the control signal, so as to develop target visual perception of the object while the object is being irradiated by the illumination beam. A method for developing target visual perception of an object is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ya-Hui Chiang, Tzung-Te Chen, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Shih-Yi Wen, Han-Kuei Fu
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Patent number: 9980338Abstract: An illumination system that includes a light source device and an algorithm unit is provided. The algorithm unit is coupled to the light source device and outputs a control signal to the light source device according to a reflection spectrum of an object, a visual color matching function, a visual preference correction function, or a combination of the above. The light source device outputs an illumination beam according to the control signal, so as to develop target visual perception of the object while the object is being irradiated by the illumination beam. A method for developing target visual perception of an object is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ya-Hui Chiang, Shih-Yi Wen, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Chun-Hsing Lee, Chien-Chun Lu, Han-Kuei Fu
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Publication number: 20180132328Abstract: A multi-function lighting system is provided. Multiplex configuration of a lighting module and optical time domain modulation of an electric controlling system are applied to a lighting system which senses environmental conditions to automatically or artificially change a color, a light intensity and a color-temperature of a light to influence people's feelings and moods. The environmental sensing device further feedbacks an information of humidity or temperature so that parameter of optimum light environment can be set accordingly. The lighting module is applied to the design of the lighting system, such that the lighting system can be manufactured in a customization way to meet varied requirements in the landscaping and optical designs, not only reducing the cost and increasing mass production rate but also providing multi-functions including landscaping lighting, ergonomic lighting, display lighting, light communication, plant lighting air purifying, and preservation of fruits and vegetables.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Sheng-Ho Huang, Chia-Fen Hsieh
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Patent number: 9954614Abstract: A positioning system by visible light includes at least one luminaire, at least one positioning transceiver and a server. The luminaire is disposed at a specific position and has a first identification code, and emits the first identification code in a selected signal form. Each positioning transceiver has a second identification code, and further includes a receiving device and a wireless transceiver. The receiving device movably receives the first identification and demodulates the first identification code. The wireless transceiver transmits the first and the second identification codes to a receiving terminal. The server is coupled to the at least one positioning transceiver via the receiving terminal, and obtains the first and the second identification codes so as to position the at least one positioning transceiver in a space defined by the at least one luminaire.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Changhua Christian HospitalInventors: Chun-Hsing Lee, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Hsi-Ching Huang, Shou-Jen Kuo
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Patent number: 9900956Abstract: A multi-function lighting system is provided. Multiplex configuration of a lighting module and optical time domain modulation of an electric controlling system are applied to a lighting system which senses environmental conditions to automatically or artificially change a color, a light intensity and a color-temperature of a light to influence people's feelings and moods. The environmental sensing device further feedbacks an information of humidity or temperature so that parameter of optimum light environment can be set accordingly. The lighting module is applied to the design of the lighting system, such that the lighting system can be manufactured in a customization way to meet varied requirements in the landscaping and optical designs, not only reducing the cost and increasing mass production rate but also providing multi-functions including landscaping lighting, ergonomic lighting, display lighting, light communication, plant lighting air purifying, and preservation of fruits and vegetables.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Sheng-Ho Huang, Chia-Fen Hsieh
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Publication number: 20170294963Abstract: A positioning system by visible light includes at least one luminaire, at least one positioning transceiver and a server. The luminaire is disposed at a specific position and has a first identification code, and emits the first identification code in a selected signal form. Each positioning transceiver has a second identification code, and further includes a receiving device and a wireless transceiver. The receiving device movably receives the first identification and demodulates the first identification code. The wireless transceiver transmits the first and the second identification codes to a receiving terminal. The server is coupled to the at least one positioning transceiver via the receiving terminal, and obtains the first and the second identification codes so as to position the at least one positioning transceiver in a space defined by the at least one luminaire.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicants: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Changhua Christian HospitalInventors: Chun-Hsing Lee, Chia-Fen Hsieh, Hsi-Ching Huang, Shou-Jen Kuo