Patents by Inventor Cho-Yi Lin
Cho-Yi Lin 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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Publication number: 20170308235Abstract: A floating touch method for an electronic device is disclosed. The method includes detecting at least one position of at least one operation object near a screen of the electronic device to generate at least one three-dimensional coordinate; and displaying at least one position indicator on the screen according to at least one two-dimensional coordinate which is a projection of the at least one three-dimensional on the screen, wherein, the electronic apparatus updates a display of the at least one two-dimensional coordinate and the at least one position indicator at any time according to a movement of the at least one operation object, wherein, a size of the at least one position indicator is inversely proportional to a vertical distance which the at least one three-dimensional coordinate distances from the screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Yu Shu Hsu, Yu Hao Chang, Cho-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 9606673Abstract: A sensing method and device for sensing the position of an object are provided. The sensing device comprises a light source for generating a plane light, and a sensor unit disposed at one side of the light source. The sensing method comprises driving the light source to generate the plane light, forming a reflective light distribution by the object reflecting the plane light; and estimating a relative distance between the object and the light source according to the reflective light distribution.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Cho-Yi Lin
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Publication number: 20160328088Abstract: A controlling method for a sensing system includes the following step. Whether a specific function is started is determined according to the amount of pixels of a total pattern acquired by sensing a first object. In an embodiment of the present invention, the step of determining whether the specific function is started according to the amount of pixels of the total pattern is the step of determining whether the specific function is started according to the amount of pixels of the total pattern and the length of time to successively acquire the total pattern. Accordingly, it is more convenient for a user to use the sensing system having the said controlling method.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Cho-Yi Lin, Chih-Hung Lu
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Patent number: 9465153Abstract: A linear light source module includes a mirror light guide component and a light emitting component. The mirror light guide component has a light emitting end, a surface having a mirror light reflecting layer formed thereon and a light incidence end. The light emitting component is configured for providing light to the light incidence end. The mirror light guide component is a light guide bar and is configured for converting the light from the first light emitting component into a linear light when the light emitting component is lighted, and the mirror light guide component is a mirror bar and is configured for providing a mirror function when the light emitting component is closed. An optical touch device with the linear light source module can avoid a blind zone and can be used as a dual-touch device or a multi-touch device.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: PIXART IMAGING INC.Inventors: Hsin-Chi Cheng, Cho-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 9387647Abstract: An electronic device includes a case having an opening, an electronic circuit and a dust cover. The electronic circuit is disposed in the case and includes a circuit board, a switch, and an expansion card slot. The switch and the expansion card slot are electrically connected at the circuit board. The opening exposes the switch and the expansion card slot. The expansion card slot includes an electrical connector used for electrical connection with an expansion card. The dust cover is detachably disposed at the opening. The dust cover includes a cap portion, a press portion and an elastic portion. The cap portion closes the opening. The press portion faces the switch. The elastic portion is respectively connected to the cap portion and the press portion, so the press portion is capable of moving relative to the cap portion and hence has a trigger position and a release position.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cho-Yi Lin
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Publication number: 20160196588Abstract: An interacting method is used for a electronic apparatus. The interacting method includes the following steps: performing a first application program, triggering a second application program according to a triggering rule when the first application is executed, wherein the first application program and the second application program are displayed on a display area of the electronic apparatus at the same time according to a preset frame arrangement, generating a feedback an input signal of a user interface of the second application program, and performing a preset action according to the feedback.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventor: Cho Yi Lin
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Publication number: 20160188078Abstract: A floating touch method for an electronic device is disclosed. The method includes detecting a first position of an operation object near a screen of the electronic device to generate a first three-dimensional coordinate and recording time that the operation object appears at the first position as a first time, detecting a second position of the operation object near the screen to generate a second three-dimensional coordinate and recording time that the operation object appears at the second position as a second time, computing a first speed that the operation object moves from the first position to the second position according to the first three-dimensional coordinate, the second three-dimensional coordinate, the first time and the second time, and determining that the operation object selects a second two-dimensional coordinate which is a projection of the second three-dimensional on the screen if the first speed conforms to a first threshold speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventor: Cho-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 9377903Abstract: There is provided a portable optical touch system including a first image sensing module, a second image sensing module, a connecting device, a communication interface and a processing circuit. The two image sensing modules have partially overlapped field of views and the partially overlapped field of views is for defining a touch region. The connecting device is configured to adjust or fix a distance between the first and second image sensing modules. When an object is in the touch region, the processing circuit calculates a position of the object according to images of the object acquired by the two image sensing modules and outputs information of the position of the object through the communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Inventor: Cho-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 9380640Abstract: A communication apparatus equipped with switchable antenna mechanism is provided, where the communication apparatus includes at least a portion of a portable electronic device, which includes a plurality of wireless communication functions respectively corresponding to different communication standards, and the wireless communication functions include a mobile phone function and at least one other wireless communication function. The communication apparatus includes: an antenna; a processing circuit; a plurality of processing modules arranged to provide the portable electronic device with a plurality of functions, respectively, where the functions include at least a portion of the wireless communication functions; and a switching unit. It is an advantage that, by utilizing the switching unit, different portions of the communication apparatus can share the antenna to achieve the best beneficial result through the limited area of a printed circuit board (PCB).Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cho-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 9304678Abstract: A switching method for an electronic device having sensing regions is mentioned. The switching method is configured to detect signals received by the electronic device, so as to switch the states of the electronic device. The switching method comprises receiving a first signal at a first moment and receiving a second signal at a second moment, wherein the first signal is generated by touching a first sensing region and the second signal is generated by touching a second sensing region; measuring a triggering duration and determining whether the triggering duration is consistent with a predetermined duration, when the first signal and the second signal are inputted simultaneously; switching the electronic device from a first state to a second state, if the triggering duration is consistent with the predetermined duration; and maintaining the electronic device in the first state, if the triggering duration is not consistent with the predetermined duration.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Chiang Chang, Chih-Hao Chen, Han-Chang Lin, Cho-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 9288304Abstract: When a back cover of a mobile communication device with replaceable cover is replaced, the mobile communication device may perform a corresponding application or enable a special function according to the back cover. The mobile communication device includes a back cover and a body including a processing unit, a storage unit, and a second connection interface. The back cover includes an integrated circuit (IC) element and a first connection interface. The IC element has identification information. The storage unit stores at least an application and a mapping table. The mapping table records the corresponding application of each identification information. When the back cover is assembled to the body, the first connection interface is connected to the second connection interface. The processing unit receives the identification information and looks up the mapping table according the identification information. The processing unit enables the corresponding application according to the mapping table.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Chang Lin, Cho-Yi Lin
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Publication number: 20160070410Abstract: The present application provides a display apparatus, an electronic apparatus, a hand-wearing apparatus and a control system. The display apparatus comprises a panel for displaying a control pattern, a frame disposed on outside of the panel, an optical sensing module disposed at the frame, a control circuit coupled with the optical sensing module to perform a function corresponding to a location the object obtained from the sensing module, and a switch coupled with the control circuit to display the control pattern on the panel and activate the optical sensing module to sense the object while being turned on.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Cho-Yi LIN
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Publication number: 20160059511Abstract: A transfer film having texture and fragrance, and a method for fabricating an embossed unit using the transfer film via in-mold lamination or in-mold injection are disclosed. The transfer film has a PET layer, a release layer, an embossed layer disposed there between, and a plurality of microcapsules. The embossed layer has a first layer and a second layer respectively affixed to the PET layer and the release layer, the second surface is formed with a convex-concave texture, and the release layer has a third surface away from the embossed layer also formed with the convex-concave texture. A UV material layer, an ink layer and an adhesive layer are further disposed below the third surface. Furthermore, the plurality of microcapsules can be coated on the third surface or be dispersed in the UV material layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Hong Fan Wei, Cho-Yi Lin, Yushu Hsu
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Patent number: 9264087Abstract: An electronic device includes a case, a switch, a connecting tray and a moving member. The case has an opening. The switch is disposed in the case and near the opening. The connecting tray is disposed in the case and near the opening. The moving member is disposed on the opening in a movable manner. The moving member includes a pressing portion and a carrying portion. The pressing portion is movably connected to the carrying portion, the carrying portion is for carrying a function card and is plugged in the connecting tray in a detachable manner, and the pressing portion is for moving relative to the carrying portion, thereby triggering the switch.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cho-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 9257755Abstract: An apparatus for controlling electric field distribution is provided, where the apparatus includes at least one portion of a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device includes a plurality of wireless communication functions respectively corresponding to different communication standards, and the plurality of wireless communication functions includes a mobile phone function and at least one other wireless communication function. The apparatus includes: a main antenna, connected to a first side of a PCB of the portable electronic device, for performing the mobile phone function; and a plurality of short trace structures, positioned at the first side of the PCB and connected to the PCB, wherein at least one of the plurality of short trace structures is selectively utilized as at least one short trace or utilized as at least one secondary antenna corresponding to the at least one other wireless communication function.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shih-Wei Hsieh, Han-Chang Lin, Cho-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 9250749Abstract: There is provided a portable optical touch system including a first image sensing module, a second image sensing module, a connecting device, a communication interface and a processing circuit. The two image sensing modules have partially overlapped field of views and the partially overlapped field of views is for defining a touch region. The connecting device is configured to adjust or fix a distance between the first and second image sensing modules. When an object is in the touch region, the processing circuit calculates a position of the object according to images of the object acquired by the two image sensing modules and outputs information of the position of the object through the communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Inventor: Cho-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 9250748Abstract: A portable electrical input device capable of docking an electrical communication device is provided. The input device includes a docking base, image sensors, and a communication interface. The sensing regions of the image sensors define an operation region. An operation pattern is selectively configured in the operation region. The operation region is formed on an operation sheet or projected by an illuminating device. When an object operates in the operation region, the processor connected with the image sensors calculates a position information of the object according the sensed object image. The calculated position information is sent out through the communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Inventors: Cho-Yi Lin, Yu-Shuang Hua, Chia-Lei Tang
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Patent number: 9223386Abstract: An interactive pointing device capable of switching capture ranges includes an image capturing element and a processing unit. The image capturing element operates in a first capture range or a second capture range. The image capturing element is used for capturing a light source, and outputting an image signal. When a distance from the interactive pointing device to the light source is smaller than a reference value, the processing unit controls the image capturing element to detect the light source with the first capture range, and the processing unit converts the image signal into a first coordinate data. When the distance is greater than the reference value, the processing unit controls the image capturing element to detect the light source with the second capture range, and the processing unit converts the image signal into a second coordinate data.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: PIXART IMAGING INC.Inventors: Chih Hung Lu, En Feng Hsu, Shih Chi Chien, Ming Tsan Kao, Hsin Chia Chen, Chao Chien Huang, Cho Yi Lin
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Patent number: 9223364Abstract: A heat dissipation control system includes an angle detection module and a control module. The heat dissipation control system is adapted for a portable electrical device having a first body and a second body. The angle detection module senses an included angle of the first body and the second body and generates an angle signal corresponding to the included angle of the first body and the second body. The control module, in response to the angle signal, generates a heat dissipation control signal according to the angle signal for enabling at least one of a first heat dissipation policy and a second heat dissipation policy.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: INHON INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Jing-Ting Peng, Cho-Yi Lin, Kuan-Chung Chen, Shun-Chi Yang
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Patent number: 9176603Abstract: An interactive pointing device capable of switching capture ranges includes an image capturing element and a processing unit. The image capturing element is used for capturing an optical signal, and outputting an image signal. The processing unit is used for determining a switching signal, and responsible for processing and analyzing the image signal. Through the determination about the switching signal and the coordinate conversion of the image signal by an arithmetic unit, the interactive pointing device capable of switching capture ranges is enabled to be operable in hosts with different resolutions.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: PIXART IMAGING INC.Inventors: Chih Hung Lu, En Feng Hsu, Hsin Chia Chen, Chao Chien Huang, Cho Yi Lin