Patents by Inventor Chin Li

Chin Li 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING IMAGE WITH SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD
    Publication number: 20120307009
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for generating an image with shallow depth of field are provided. The present method includes following steps. A subject is photographed according to a first aperture value, so as to generate a first aperture value image. The subject is photographed according to a second aperture value, so as to generate a second aperture value image, wherein the second aperture value is greater than the first aperture value. The first aperture value image and the second aperture value image are analyzed to generate an image difference value. If the image difference value is greater than a threshold, an image processing is performed on the first aperture value image to obtain the image with shallow depth of field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yun-Chin Li
  • LED Lighting Device
    Publication number: 20120307484
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting device includes a light case, a plurality of heatsink, a plurality of LED modules and a plurality of power supplies. Each of the heatsink is connected with one of the LED modules and one of the power supplies correspondingly to form one LED light unit. The LED light units are assembled with the light case to form the LED lighting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Rong Gui Lin, Chih Hui Chiang, Chin Li Wu
  • Method for real-time prompting stitching degree of panoramic image
    Patent number: 8300084
    Abstract: A method for real-time prompting a stitching degree of a panoramic image applied to a digital image pickup device. At first, a boundary band of a first image is captured to obtain an boundary image, and a second image is detected. Next, the boundary image and a local image of the second image are merged, and an association value of the boundary image and the local image of the second image is calculated. Then, the second image after being merged with the boundary image and a prompt signal corresponding to the association value are displayed on a screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventors: Yun-Chin Li, Chin-Lung Yang
  • CABLE END CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20120258631
    Abstract: A cable end connector includes an insulative housing defines a number of contact-receiving passages penetrating therethrough, a number of conductive contacts received in the insulative housing and respectively received in the contact-receiving passages and each conductive contact including a contacting portion and a locking portion, a number of cable terminals respectively electrically connecting with the locking portion of the conductive contacts, a number of fastening members fastening the cable terminals with the conductive contacts, and a number of wires respectively electrically connecting with the cable terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: ALLTOP ELECTRONICS (SUZHOU) CO., LTD
    Inventors: Wang-I YU, Chin-Li WANG, Yung-Chih HUNG, Min-Shan KAO
  • Crystalline nanostructures
    Patent number: 8247070
    Abstract: The present invention comprises nano obelisks and nanostructures and methods and processes for same. The nano obelisks of the present invention are advantageous structures for use as electron source emitters. For example, the ultra sharp obelisks can be used as an emitter source to generate highly coherent and high energy electrons with high current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventors: Barry Chin Li Cheung, Joseph Reese Brewer, Nirmalendu Deo
  • METHOD FOR CAPTURING THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGE
    Publication number: 20120169846
    Abstract: A method for capturing a three dimensional (3D) image by using a single-lens camera is provided. First, a first image is captured. According to a focus distance of the single-lens camera in capturing the first image and an average distance between two human eyes, an overlap width between the first image and a second image required for capturing the second image of the 3D image is calculated. Then, the first image and a real-time image captured by the single-lens camera are displayed, and an overlap area is marked on the first image according to the calculated overlap width. A horizontal shift of the single-lens camera is adjusted, to locate the real-time image in the overlap area. Finally, the real-time image is captured as the second image, and the first and second images are output as the 3D image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yun-Chin Li, Chan-Min Chou, Chin-Lung Yang
  • Electronic Device, Image Capturing Device and Control Method Thereof
    Publication number: 20120162447
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic device, an image capturing device and a control method thereof. The image capturing device comprises a vibration sensing unit, a storage unit and a processing unit. The vibration sensing unit detects the vibration of the image capturing device to generate the vibration information correspondingly. The storage unit stores a plurality personal setting files. The processing unit is electronically connected to the vibration sensing unit and the storage unit. Also, the processing unit, based on the vibration information, generates an analysis result automatically or upon receipt of the trigger signal, and stores the analysis result in one of the plurality of personal setting files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Ming Cheng, Yun-Chin Li, Chin-Lung Yang, Yu-Kai Kang
  • BUTTON MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20120138444
    Abstract: A button mechanism includes a circuit structure and an actuating structure. The circuit structure includes a substrate, a first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer. The first electrode layer and the second electrode layer are disposed on the substrate, and the second electrode layer is separated from the first electrode layer. The first electrode layer includes a first section and a second section. The second electrode layer includes a third section and a fourth section. The second section stretches to the third section, and the fourth section stretches to the first section. A predetermined gap is formed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer, and the predetermined gap includes a plurality of curved portions. The actuating structure includes a conductive portion for conducting the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Hsin-Chun Lee, Chin-Li Huang, Nien-An Lai, Yu-Ling Kuo
  • Multiple Anti-Shake System and Method Thereof
    Publication number: 20120141101
    Abstract: A multiple anti-shake system and a method thereof applied to a camera device. The system comprises a sensing module, a first anti-shake module and a second anti-shake module. The sensing module detects the vibration signal of the camera device and the first anti-shake module is actuated to perform a first vibration compensation according to the vibration signal, therefrom calculates a residual vibration amount according to said first vibration compensation. The second anti-shake module thereby further performs a second vibration compensation to determine the set parameter of multi-frame blending. Thereby, the user can obtain a clear image by immediately processing a blurred image through a compensation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Ming Cheng, Yun-Chin Li, Chin-Lung Yang, Yu-Kai Kang
  • IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE AND IMAGE SYNTHESIS METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120127348
    Abstract: An image capturing device and an image synthesis method thereof are disclosed. The image capturing device includes an image capturing module, an exposure module, and a processing module. The image capturing module captures a scene image corresponding to a scene. The exposure module meters the light of scene to generate a plurality of histograms. The processing module calculates a plurality of discrete values of the scene image in different exposure conditions according to the histograms. Further, based upon at least two highest discrete values, the processing module processes the scene image to generate at least two temporary images in at least two different brightness conditions, and synthesizes the temporary images to generate a high dynamic range image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventor: YUN-CHIN LI
  • Image Capturing Device and Exposure Time Adjusting Method Thereof
    Publication number: 20120120263
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an image capturing device and an exposure time adjusting method thereof. The image capturing device comprises an image capturing module, a processing module and an image integrated module. The image capturing module is used to capture a plurality of temporary images. While the image capturing module captures the temporary images, the processing module dynamically adjusts the exposure times of the temporary images according to a predetermined file, a plurality of analysis results of the temporary images or the vibration information sensed by a vibration sensor. Next, the image integrated module controlled by a control module in the processing module integrates the temporary images to generate a stored image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yun-Chin Li, Yu-Ming Cheng, Chin-Lung Yang
  • IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE AND IMAGE SYNTHESIS METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120120279
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an image capturing device and an image synthesis method thereof. The image capturing device comprises an image capturing module, an exposure module, and a processing module. The image capturing module captures a high bit-depth scene image corresponding to a scene. The exposure module meters the light of the scene to generate a plurality of histograms. The processing module calculates a plurality of discrete values of different exposure conditions of the high bit-depth scene image based on the plurality of histograms, processes the high bit-depth scene image to generate at least two low bit-depth temporary images in different brightness conditions based on at least two highest discrete values, and synthesizes the at least two low bit-depth temporary images in different brightness conditions to generate a high dynamic range image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventor: YUN-CHIN LI
  • Electronic Apparatus, Image Capturing Apparatus and Method Thereof
    Publication number: 20120120284
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic apparatus, an image capturing apparatus and a method thereof. The image capturing method comprises the steps of: capturing a plurality of temporal images by an image capturing module; setting one of the temporal images as a base image by a processing module; determining whether the difference between the temporal images and the base image is over a predetermined range by the processing module; if yes, deleting the temporal image by the processing module; combining the else temporal images and the base image and correspondingly generating an output image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yun-Chin Li, Yu-Ming Cheng, Chin-Lung Yang
  • Image compensation method and image acquisition device using the same
    Patent number: 8179454
    Abstract: An image compensation method adapted to reduce noise of a first image captured by an image acquisition device at a high ISO mode. The image compensation method includes the following steps. A Bayer pattern is obtained from the first image. A green pixel signal, a low-resolution binned original luminance signal, and an original chrominance signal are respectively generated according to the Bayer pattern. A high-resolution analog luminance signal is generated by using the green pixel signal. The high-resolution analog luminance signal and the low-resolution binned original luminance signal are combined, and a compensated high-resolution luminance signal is output. A second image is generated by combining the compensated high-resolution luminance signal and the original low-noise chrominance signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Altek Corporation
    Inventors: Yun-Chin Li, Chin-Lung Yang
  • METHOD FOR COMPOSING THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGE WITH LONG FOCAL LENGTH AND THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120105596
    Abstract: A method for composing a three dimensional image with a long focal length and a three dimensional imaging system are provided. First, a zoom lens is adjusted to a first focal length to capture a first image and a fixed focal lens is used to capture a second image. Next, the zoom lens is adjusted to a second focal length to capture a third image. Then, a region occupied by the third image in the first image is positioned, a first disparity map between the first and second image in the region is calculated and magnified to obtain a second disparity map. Finally, a fourth image simulating the image captured by the fixed focal lens with the second focal length is composed by using the third image and the second disparity map, and the third and fourth image are output as a three dimensional image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yun-Chin Li
  • METHOD FOR GENERATING THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGE AND THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120105595
    Abstract: A method for generating a three dimensional image and a three dimensional imaging system are provided. The three-dimensional imaging system includes a left lens and a right lens. First, the left lens and the right lens are used to capture a left-eye image and a right-eye image. Next, the left-eye image and the right-eye image are analyzed, so as to find a left-eye overlapped image and a right-eye overlapped image. Then, color parameters of the left-eye overlapped image and the right-eye overlapped image are respectively calculated and used to adjust the color parameters of the whole left-eye image and the whole right-eye image, such that the color parameter of the left-eye overlapped image matches that of the right-eye overlapped image. Finally, the adjusted left-eye image and right-eye image are output as a three dimensional image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yun-Chin Li
  • IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD
    Publication number: 20120092534
    Abstract: An image processing method, applicable to a digital image device, includes the following steps. At least one original image of different brightness ranges is captured, and more images of different brightness ranges are generated from the original image by using an image post-processing technique. Based on characteristics of the image of each brightness range, the weights of the image of each brightness range are defined. Then, hierarchical fusion is performed on the images of the different brightness ranges according to weight relations, so as to form a high-dynamic-range image capable of presenting features of each brightness range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventors: YUN CHIN LI, CHAN MIN CHOU
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING IMAGE WITH SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD
    Publication number: 20120092462
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for generating an image with shallow depth of field, suitable for a three-dimensional imaging system having a left lens and a right lens, are provided. First, the left lens and the right lens are used to capture a left-eye image and a right-eye image. Next, a disparity between each of a plurality of corresponding pixels in the left and right-eye images is calculated. Then, the depth information of each pixel is estimated according to a focus of the left and right lens, a lens pitch between the left lens and the right lens, and the calculated disparity of each pixel. Finally, the pixels in the left-eye image and the right-eye image are blurred according to the focus of the left lens and the right lens and the estimated depth information of each pixel, so as to obtain the image with shallow depth of field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yun-Chin Li
  • METHOD FOR COMBINING DUAL-LENS IMAGES INTO MONO-LENS IMAGE
    Publication number: 20120093394
    Abstract: A method for combining dual-lens images into a mono-lens image, suitable for a three-dimensional camera having a left lens and a right lens is provided. First, the left lens and the right lens are used to capture a left-eye image and a right-eye image. Next, a disparity between each of a plurality of corresponding pixels in the left-eye image and the right-eye image is calculated. Then, an overlap area of the left-eye image and the right-eye image is determined according to the calculated disparities of pixels. Finally, the images within the overlap area of the left-eye image and the right-eye image are combined into the mono-lens image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yun-Chin Li
  • Electronic Apparatus, Image Capturing Apparatus, and Method Thereof
    Publication number: 20120086836
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic apparatus, an image capturing apparatus and a method thereof. The image capturing method comprises the following steps of: capturing a plurality of temporal images by an image capturing module, and setting one of the temporal images as a base image by a processing module; dividing each temporal image into a plurality of temporal image blocks, and dividing the base image into a plurality of base image blocks by the processing module; determining whether the difference between each temporal image block and the corresponding base image block is lower than a threshold value by the processing module; integrating the temporal image block and the corresponding base image block to generate a final image by the processing module when the difference between the temporal image block and the corresponding base image block is lower than the threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yun-Chin Li, Yu-Ming Cheng, Chin-Lung Yang