Patents by Inventor Han-Wei Su

Han-Wei Su 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: 9958676
    Abstract: A projector device is provided. The projector device includes a projector unit, an optical beam splitting module and a first image forming element. The projector unit forms a beam projecting image. The horizontal projection width of the beam projecting image is smaller than the vertical projection width of the beam projecting image. The optical beam splitting module projects one or multiple projection sub-images according to the beam projecting image. The projection sub-images are projected to the first image forming element to form one or multiple projection images. Thus, the projector device obtains multiple projection images from a single image source, and the placement of the image forming elements in the projector unit may be adjusted to obtain the projection images with the best image ratios and the best resolutions. The projector device may be suitable for a head up display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Chieh Chou, Kuo-Chih Wang, Han-Wei Su, Yao-Hui Lee, Yi-Cheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20160187648
    Abstract: A projector device is provided. The projector device includes a projector unit, an optical beam splitting module and a first image forming element. The projector unit forms a beam projecting image. The horizontal projection width of the beam projecting image is smaller than the vertical projection width of the beam projecting image. The optical beam splitting module projects one or multiple projection sub-images according to the beam projecting image. The projection sub-images are projected to the first image forming element to form one or multiple projection images. Thus, the projector device obtains multiple projection images from a single image source, and the placement of the image forming elements in the projector unit may be adjusted to obtain the projection images with the best image ratios and the best resolutions. The projector device may be suitable for a head up display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Ming-Chieh Chou, Kuo-Chih Wang, Han-Wei Su, Yao-Hui Lee, Yi-Cheng Chen
  • Patent number: 9360667
    Abstract: A beam splitting module and a projector device using the same are provided. The beam splitting module comprises a projector, a first reflective mirror and a second reflective mirror. The projector projects a first split image, a second split image and a third split image. The first reflective mirror reflects the first split image to a real image forming plate to form a first projection image. The second reflective mirror reflects the second split image to the real image forming plate to form a second projection image. The third split image is projected on the real image forming plate through a space between the first reflective mirror and the second reflective mirror to form a third projection image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ming-Chieh Chou, Yi-Cheng Chen, Yao-Hui Lee, Han-Wei Su
  • Patent number: 9197790
    Abstract: An optical scanning projection module includes a scanning light component including a plurality of sub light sources and at least one light-splitting element, a main light reflective element, a scanning element and a photosensitive element. Sub light beams of the sub light sources are converged to form a main light beam. One of the sub light beams travels to the light-delivering element to form a partial reflective light beam and a partial penetrating light beam. With a scanning manner, the partial reflective light beam or the partial penetrating light beam is reflected by the scanning element to be an inspection light, and the main light beam is reflected by the scanning element to be a projection light. The photosensitive element outputs a sensing signal according to the inspection light. Thus, the optical scanning projection module controls the operation of the scanning light component according to the sensing signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ming-Chieh Chou, Han-Wei Su, Yao-Hui Lee, Yu-Jen Wang
  • Publication number: 20150108782
    Abstract: A beam splitting module and a projector device using the same are provided. The beam splitting module comprises a projector, a first reflective mirror and a second reflective mirror. The projector projects a first split image, a second split image and a third split image. The first reflective mirror reflects the first split image to a real image forming plate to form a first projection image. The second reflective mirror reflects the second split image to the real image forming plate to form a second projection image. The third split image is projected on the real image forming plate through a space between the first reflective mirror and the second reflective mirror to form a third projection image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ming-Chieh CHOU, Yi-Cheng CHEN, Yao-Hui LEE, Han-Wei SU
  • Patent number: 8670170
    Abstract: An optical scanning projection system includes a scanning light source component, a second reflecting element, a transparent element, a scanning element, a photosensitive element and a control module. The transparent element receives a main light beam emitted by the scanning light source component and reflects a part of the main light beam to be a reflected light. The reflected light is reflected by the second reflecting element, and the scanning element reflects the reflected light from the second reflecting element in a scanning manner. The photosensitive element receives the reflected light from the scanning element and outputs a sensing signal, and the control module actuates or stops actuating the scanning light source component according to the sensing signal. Therefore, when the scanning element is damaged, the control module may instantly stop actuating the scanning light source component, thereby enhancing the using safety of the optical scanning projection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Chieh Chou, Yao-Hui Lee, Han-Wei Su, Yu-Jen Wang
  • Publication number: 20120154882
    Abstract: An optical scanning projection system includes a scanning light source component, a second reflecting element, a transparent element, a scanning element, a photosensitive element and a control module. The transparent element receives a main light beam emitted by the scanning light source component and reflects a part of the main light beam to be a reflected light. The reflected light is reflected by the second reflecting element, and the scanning element reflects the reflected light from the second reflecting element in a scanning manner. The photosensitive element receives the reflected light from the scanning element and outputs a sensing signal, and the control module actuates or stops actuating the scanning light source component according to the sensing signal. Therefore, when the scanning element is damaged, the control module may instantly stop actuating the scanning light source component, thereby enhancing the using safety of the optical scanning projection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ming-Chieh CHOU, Yao-Hui Lee, Han-Wei Su, Yu-Jen Wang
  • Patent number: 7731003
    Abstract: An axially actuating device having an elastic joining portion is provided, which is used for carrying an object and actuating the object to move axially, and comprises a fixed portion, a moving portion, and a joining member. The joining member is used to combine the fixed portion with the moving portion, such that the fixed portion and the moving portion are axially coupled with each other. Moreover, the fixed portion and the moving portion are respectively a fixed magnet and a coil, such that when a current is applied to the moving portion, the moving portion generates a relative displacement with respect to the fixed portion according to the current, so as to provide an axial displacement. Meanwhile, the moving energy is generated due to the repulsive interaction of the magnetic field, and thus a shock proofing efficacy is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Han-Wei Su, Wen-I Wu, Chao-Chang Hu, Yu-Han Chien
  • Publication number: 20100073787
    Abstract: A piezoelectric-driving optical lens is disclosed, which comprises: a lens, having a barrel with a friction ring annularly mounted on the outer wall of the barrel as the outer diameter of the friction ring is larger than that of the barrel; a plurality of piezoelectric stators, arranged surrounding the lens and abutted against the friction ring, for providing a rotation driving force to the lens for focusing or zooming function; and a seat, for receiving the lens and the plural piezoelectric stators; wherein, the plural piezoelectric stators can actuate simultaneously to output a maximum driving torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: HAN-WEI SU, CHAO-CHANG HU, SHENG-CHIH SHEN, JWO-MING JOU, KAI-LIN HUANG
  • Patent number: 7643232
    Abstract: A piezoelectric-driving optical lens is disclosed, which comprises: a lens, having a barrel with a friction ring annularly mounted on the outer wall of the barrel as the outer diameter of the friction ring is larger than that of the barrel; a plurality of piezoelectric stators, arranged surrounding the lens and abutted against the friction ring, for providing a rotation driving force to the lens for focusing or zooming function; and a seat, for receiving the lens and the plural piezoelectric stators; wherein, the plural piezoelectric stators can actuate simultaneously to output a maximum driving torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Han-Wei Su, Chao-Chang Hu, Sheng-Chih Shen, Jwo-Ming Jou, Kai-Lin Huang
  • Patent number: 7587135
    Abstract: An auto-focus optical lens module is proposed, including a base body having a receiving space formed therein, a lens sleeve rotatably disposed in the receiving space, a lens screwed with the lens sleeve, and a piezoelectric element fixed in the base body for contacting and driving the lens sleeve to rotate, wherein the base body and the lens are respectively provided with a first and second guiding portions for slidably positioning, thereby driving the lens sleeve to rotate so as to enable the lens to focus. The auto-focus optical lens module has simplified elements and enhanced driving force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Han-Wei Su, Chao-Chang Hu, Sheng-Chih Shen
  • Patent number: 7518806
    Abstract: A disclosed lens module includes a zooming actuator, a cam, an auto-focusing actuator and at least two sets of lenses. The cam is coupled to and driven by the zooming actuator. The cam 104 has at least two tracks. The auto-focusing actuator is coupled to and moved along one of the tracks of the cam. One of the sets of lenses is coupled to and driven by the auto-focusing actuator. Another one of the sets of lenses is coupled to the another track of the cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Han-Wei Su, Wen-I Wu
  • Patent number: 7511904
    Abstract: A piezoelectrically driven optical lens includes a lens body and a piezoelectric element for generating a rotating force. The lens body includes a hollow base; a lens barrel rotatably positioned in the hollow base; and a lens system disposed in the lens barrel, axially movable by rotation of the lens barrel and configured for zooming or focusing. The piezoelectric element is secured in position in the hollow base and in contact with the outside of the lens barrel to generate a rotating force for rotating the lens barrel. Accordingly, with this simple structure of the piezoelectrically driven optical lens, a drawback of the prior art, that is, structural complexity, can be overcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Han-Wei Su, Sheng-Chih Shen
  • Patent number: 7489458
    Abstract: A piezoelectric-driving optical lens module is disclosed, including a lens body a piezoelectric actuator for providing a driving force, and a position sensor for detecting position variations. The lens body includes at least a hollow base body, a lens barrel exhibiting axial freedom of movement positioned inside the hollow base body, and a lens set disposed inside the lens barrel. The lens barrel is driven by a piezoelectric actuator to move the lens set along the optical axis to achieve the optical functions of zooming and focusing. The position sensor is configured to detect the axial position of the lens barrel with respect to the hollow base body, thereby providing a simple structure to improve on the drawbacks of prior techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Han-Wei Su, Chao-Chang Hu
  • Patent number: 7480109
    Abstract: The present invention provides a piezoelectrically driven optical lens module. The piezoelectrically driven optical lens module includes at least a lens body, a guiding rod for providing an axial movement track, a piezoelectric element for providing driving force, and an elastic element for providing the piezoelectric element with pre-load, so as to allow the piezoelectric element to be in contact with the guiding rod. The lens body includes at least an enclosed hollow structure, a lens barrel axially moveable and fixed to the enclosed hollow structure, and a lens element fixed to the lens barrel. The piezoelectric element is in contact with the guiding rod via the elastic elements, and the piezoelectric element is used for driving the lens barrel to move linearly along the guiding rod. The present invention provides a piezoelectrically driven optical lens module with a simple structure, to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Han-Wei Su, Ching-Chang Chen
  • Patent number: 7446965
    Abstract: This invention discloses an optical focusing device including a body, a sleeve pivotally connected to the body, a lens screwedly engaged with the sleeve, and a piezoelectric actuator fixedly disposed in the body for contacting and driving the sleeve to rotate. The body and the lens are provided with first and second guiding portions respectively for positioning and sliding, so as to drive the sleeve to rotate and thereby actuate focusing of the lens. The optical focusing device is structurally simple and configured to increase a driving force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Han-Wei Su, Chao-Chang Hu
  • Publication number: 20080174889
    Abstract: This invention discloses an optical focusing device including a body, a sleeve pivotally connected to the body, a lens screwedly engaged with the sleeve, and a piezoelectric actuator fixedly disposed in the body for contacting and driving the sleeve to rotate. The body and the lens are provided with first and second guiding portions respectively for positioning and sliding, so as to drive the sleeve to rotate and thereby actuate focusing of the lens. The optical focusing device is structurally simple and configured to increase a driving force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Han-Wei Su, Chao-Chang Hu
  • Publication number: 20080144191
    Abstract: A disclosed lens module includes a zooming actuator, a cam, an auto-focusing actuator and at least two sets of lenses. The cam is coupled to and driven by the zooming actuator. The cam 104 has at least two tracks. The auto-focusing actuator is coupled to and moved along one of the tracks of the cam. One of the sets of lenses is coupled to and driven by the auto-focusing actuator. Another one of the sets of lenses is coupled to the another track of the cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Han-Wei Su, Wen-I Wu
  • Publication number: 20080137214
    Abstract: A piezoelectric-driven optical lens module is disclosed, including a lens body, a piezoelectric actuator for providing a driving force, and a position sensor for detecting position variations. The lens body includes at least a hollow base body, a lens barrel exhibiting axial and rotational freedom of movement positioned inside the hollow base body, and a lens set disposed inside the lens barrel. The lens barrel is driven by a piezoelectric actuator to move the lens set along the optical axis to achieve the optical functions of zooming and focusing. The position sensor is configured to detect the axial position of the lens barrel with respect to the hollow base body, thereby providing a simple structure to improve on the drawbacks of prior techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Han-Wei Su, Chao-Chang Hu
  • Publication number: 20080088946
    Abstract: A piezoelectrically driven optical lens includes a lens body and a piezoelectric element for generating a rotating force. The lens body includes a hollow base; a lens barrel rotatably positioned in the hollow base; and a lens system disposed in the lens barrel, axially movable by rotation of the lens barrel and configured for zooming or focusing. The piezoelectric element is secured in position in the hollow base and in contact with the outside of the lens barrel to generate a rotating force for rotating the lens barrel. Accordingly, with this simple structure of the piezoelectrically driven optical lens, a drawback of the prior art, that is, structural complexity, can be overcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Han-Wei Su, Sheng-Chih Shen