Patents by Inventor Ching-Jung Tsai

Ching-Jung Tsai 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).

  • Patent number: 9807507
    Abstract: An electronic accessory apparatus and audible signal transmission method thereof are provided. The electronic accessory apparatus includes a type C USB connector, a first switch circuit, a second switch circuit, a grounding switch circuit and a first channel selector. The type C USB connector has a plurality of data pin sets, a first ground pin, and a second ground pin. The first switch circuit transports a data signal set or an audible output signal set to a first selected data pin set according to a first control signal. The second switch circuit transports the audible output signal set to the first selected data pin set according to the first control signal. The grounding switch circuit is turned on or cut off according to a second control signal. The first channel selector sets a signal transmission relation between the first audible input signal set and the first and second ground pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsi Liu, Kuo-Pin Fang, Wei-Syuan Lin, Ching-Jung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20150116521
    Abstract: Wireless control systems for cameras, and operational methods thereof are provided. The system includes a control device and a camera. The camera wirelessly receives a control signal from the control device. The camera captures a plurality of images via an image capture unit, and temporarily stores the images. A processing unit of the camera locates a specific image among the images according to the signal. In some embodiments, the specific image is located among the images according to the time after the time that the control signal is received and an image transmission delay, or according to identification embedded in the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Ching-Jung Tsai, Shiang-Yin Lin
  • Patent number: 8540902
    Abstract: Carbon-nanotube based pastes and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. Carbon nanotubes are dispersed via milling; resultant paste has Hegman scale of greater than 7. The pastes can be used as electro-conductivity enhancement in electronic devices such as batteries, capacitors, electrodes or other devices needing high conductivity paste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Cnano Technology Limited
    Inventors: Caihong Xing, Jianfeng Wang, Zhaojie Wei, Jun Ma, Ching-Jung Tsai, Qi Li
  • Patent number: 8270755
    Abstract: An image contrast evaluation method is disclosed. First, focusing is performed based on the contrast value of an image rendered by a lens on optical sensors, wherein the calculation of the contrast value comprises: selecting an area of the image, calculating the absolute value of brightness difference between each neighboring pixel, and selecting a specific value there from as the contrast value of the image based on a distribution of the calculated absolute values of the brightness differences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Asia Optical Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Hsieh, Ching-Jung Tsai, Chih-Hung Yang
  • Patent number: 8194144
    Abstract: An image data processing method to capture still images while capturing motion images is disclosed. The method includes stopping a motion image capturing according to a first instruction to generate a first motion image data with a first resolution, thereafter, carrying out live view at a predetermined time; outputting the image data in the predetermined time and generating a first temporal motion data with a second resolution; capturing a still image data according to a second instruction after the predetermined time; transforming the first temporal motion data and the still image data and generating a second motion image data by combining the transformed data with the first motion image data. The method and device according to the present invention can be used in a camera to capture still images while capturing motion images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Asia Optical Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ching-Jung Tsai, Po-Ching Wu
  • Publication number: 20110196607
    Abstract: A navigation method and an electronic apparatus with navigation function are disclosed. The method includes the following steps. When it is navigated to a substantial junction of an ordinary road and an elevated road, a detection signal outputted from a detector of the electronic apparatus is read, wherein the detection signal indicates variations in a physical quantity along at least two directional axes. Next, a determination regarding whether the electronic apparatus is on the elevated road is made according to the detection signal. If the electronic apparatus is on the elevated road, it is navigated to the elevated road. If the electronic apparatus is not on the elevated road, the navigation proceeds based on the ordinary road. According to the embodiment of this method, the navigation can be made accurately and in time when it is navigated to the junction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ching-Jung TSAI, Tai-Chuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20110171364
    Abstract: Carbon-nanotube based pastes and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. Carbon nanotubes are dispersed via milling; resultant paste has Hegman scale of greater than 7. The pastes can be used as electro-conductivity enhancement in electronic devices such as batteries, capacitors, electrodes or other devices needing high conductivity paste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: CNano Technology Limited
    Inventors: Caihong Xing, Jianfeng Wang, Zhaojie Wei, Jun Ma, Ching-Jung Tsai, Qi Li
  • Publication number: 20110134309
    Abstract: An image contrast evaluation method is disclosed. First, focusing is performed based on the contrast value of an image rendered by a lens on optical sensors, wherein the calculation of the contrast value comprises: selecting an area of the image, calculating the absolute value of brightness difference between each neighboring pixel, and selecting a specific value there from as the contrast value of the image based on a distribution of the calculated absolute values of the brightness differences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Hsieh, Ching-Jung Tsai, Chih-Hung Yang
  • Patent number: 7912314
    Abstract: An image contrast evaluation method is disclosed. First, focusing is performed based on the contrast value of an image rendered by a lens on optical sensors, wherein the calculation of the contrast value comprises: selecting an area of the image, calculating the absolute value of brightness difference between each neighboring pixel, and selecting a specific value there from as the contrast value of the image based on a distribution of the calculated absolute values of the brightness differences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Asia Optical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Hsieh, Ching-Jung Tsai, Chih-Hung Yang
  • Publication number: 20100163299
    Abstract: An electronic device and a high frequency circuit board thereof are disclosed. The high frequency circuit board includes a first dielectric layer, a first signal line formed on the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer overlaying the first dielectric layer and covering the first signal line, and a first EMI shielding layer overlaying the second dielectric layer. The first EMI shielding layer has a gap formed thereon. The gap is formed at a position corresponding to the position of the first signal line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Hsu-Kuan Hsu, Ching-Jung Tsai, Shih-Nien Huang, Wei-Chih Chang
  • Patent number: 7630622
    Abstract: An autofocusing method is implemented in an image capture device comprising a lens and a sensor module. The relative positions of lens and the sensor module are adjusted for autofocusing based on a factor. First, the relative positions of the lens and the sensor module are adjusted based on a first unit of the factor to determine a plurality of states of the lens and the sensor module, where the lens renders clearer images on the sensor module. The states are utilized to estimate a best state achievable by focusing based on a second unit of the factor, where the lens renders a clearest image on the sensor module. The second unit is finer than the first unit. The lens or the sensor module is driven to the best state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Asia Optical Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Hsieh, Ching-Jung Tsai, Yu-Ting Lee
  • Patent number: 7623179
    Abstract: A method and a storage medium for auto exposure control are provided. A desired image is divided into a plurality of sample blocks, each includes red, green, and blue subpixels. A maximum exposure ratio and an average exposure ratio are obtained according to the maximum and average values of each red, green, and blue subpixel retrieved from each sample block and a predetermined desired maximum brightness and a predetermined desired average brightness. It is determined whether the maximum exposure ratio is smaller than the average exposure ratio. If it is, a strobe of the storage medium shines a flashlight based on the average exposure ratio, and, if it is not, the strobe shines a flashlight based on the maximum exposure ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Asia Optical Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Hsieh, Ching-Jung Tsai, Shu-Chen Hsiao
  • Patent number: 7577346
    Abstract: An image sensing module. A movable frame is disposed in and moves with respect to a fixed base. A support base is disposed in the movable frame and moves with respect to the fixed base. An image sensing unit is fixed to the support base. A first guiding mechanism combines the movable frame with the fixed base and moves with respect to the fixed base along a first direction, moving the support base with respect to the fixed base along the first direction. A first coil is disposed on the support base. A first magnet is disposed on the fixed base and opposes the first coil. A first Hall member is disposed on the support base and beside the first coil. When the first coil is energized by a voltage, a magnetic force is generated by the first coil and first magnet, moving the movable frame along the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Asia Optical Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jian-Chao Liao, Ching-Jung Tsai, Wen-Hung Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20090160964
    Abstract: An image data processing method to capture still images while capturing motion images is disclosed. The method includes stopping a motion image capturing according to a first instruction to generate a first motion image data with a first resolution, thereafter, carrying out live view at a predetermined time; outputting the image data in the predetermined time and generating a first temporal motion data with a second resolution; capturing a still image data according to a second instruction after the predetermined time; transforming the first temporal motion data and the still image data and generating a second motion image data by combining the transformed data with the first motion image data. The method and device according to the present invention can be used in a camera to capture still images while capturing motion images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC.
    Inventors: Ching-Jung Tsai, Po-Ching Wu
  • Patent number: 7315015
    Abstract: An image detecting module. The image detecting module comprises a base, a seat movably disposed on the base, an image detecting unit disposed on the seat, a first guide member by which the seat is joined to the base, moving relative to the base in a first direction, a first coil disposed on either the base or the seat, a first magnet disposed on either the base or the seat and opposite to the first coil, and a first Hall element disposed on either the base or the seat and adjacent to the first coil. A magnetic force is generated between the first coil and the first magnet by providing a voltage to the first coil, thereby moving the seat in the first direction along the first guide element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Asia Optical Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Hsieh, Jian-Chao Liao, Ching-Jung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20070264000
    Abstract: An image extraction apparatus and flash control method for the same are provided. The method comprises taking a reference image, generates a first flash, and takes a first image. The first image is determined to be is overexposed or not. If the first image is not overexposed, a first flash parameter is set according to the first image. If so, a second flash is generated and a second image is taken. The second image is determined to be overexposed or not. If the second image is not overexposed, a second flash parameter is set according to the second image. If the second image is overexposed, a third flash parameter is set according to the reference image. Finally, a final flash is generated according to the first, second, or third flash parameter to obtain the desired image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Hsieh, Ching-Jung Tsai, Ming-Chang Lai
  • Publication number: 20070248346
    Abstract: A method and a storage medium for auto exposure control are provided. A desired image is divided into a plurality of sample blocks, each includes red, green, and blue subpixels. A maximum exposure ratio and an average exposure ratio are obtained according to the maximum and average values of each red, green, and blue subpixel retrieved from each sample block and a predetermined desired maximum brightness and a predetermined desired average brightness. It is determined whether the maximum exposure ratio is smaller than the average exposure ratio. If it is, a strobe of the storage medium shines a flashlight based on the average exposure ratio, and, if it is not, the strobe shines a flashlight based on the maximum exposure ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Hsieh, Ching-Jung Tsai, Shu-Chen Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20070237508
    Abstract: An image detecting module. The image detecting module comprises a base, a seat movably disposed on the base, an image detecting unit disposed on the seat, a first guide member by which the seat is joined to the base, moving relative to the base in a first direction, a first coil disposed on either the base or the seat, a first magnet disposed on either the base or the seat and opposite to the first coil, and a first Hall element disposed on either the base or the seat and adjacent to the first coil. A magnetic force is generated between the first coil and the first magnet by providing a voltage to the first coil, thereby moving the seat in the first direction along the first guide element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Hsieh, Jian-Chao Liao, Ching-Jung Tsai
  • Patent number: 7268336
    Abstract: An image detecting module. The image detecting module comprises a base, a seat movably disposed on the base, an image detecting unit disposed on the seat, a first guide member by which the seat is joined to the base, moving relative to the base in a first direction, a first coil disposed on either the base or the seat, a first magnet disposed on either the base or the seat and opposite to the first coil, and a first Hall element disposed on either the base or the seat and adjacent to the first coil. A magnetic force is generated between the first coil and the first magnet by providing a voltage to the first coil, thereby moving the seat in the first direction along the first guide element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Asia Optical Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Hsieh, Jian-Chao Liao, Ching-Jung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20070206112
    Abstract: An image contrast evaluation method is disclosed. First, focusing is performed based on the contrast value of an image rendered by a lens on optical sensors, wherein the calculation of the contrast value comprises: selecting an area of the image, calculating the absolute value of brightness difference between each neighboring pixel, and selecting a specific value there from as the contrast value of the image based on a distribution of the calculated absolute values of the brightness differences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Hsieh, Ching-Jung Tsai, Chih-Hung Yang