Patents by Inventor How-Wen CHIEN
How-Wen CHIEN 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: 10623626Abstract: An operation method of a multiple lenses system applied in an electronic device is provided. The multiple lenses system includes at least one first lens and at least one second lens. The operation method includes: selecting a present capturing mode from a plurality of capturing modes; obtaining a preview image; estimating a focus distance by obtaining a sharpness of an object's edge in the preview image; determining whether the focus distance crosses a threshold; and switching from the at least one first lens to the at least one second lens or switching from the at least one second lens to the at least one first lens to obtain the preview image if the focus distance crosses the threshold. An electronic device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: How-Wen Chien, Chien-Hsun Ho, Shih-Han Chen
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Patent number: 10516819Abstract: An electronic device able to automatically select one of a plurality of lenses includes a lens module, an image sensor, a focusing module, and a processor. The lens module includes a standard lens, a macro lens, and a telephoto lens. The image sensor captures images and the focusing module controls the lenses to automatically focus on the object. The processor selects the standard lens as a current lens, obtains a first focusing distance at a first moment and a second focusing distance at a second moment, and determines to switch the current lens or not to switch according to a comparison of the first and second focusing distances. The second moment is later than the first moment. A lens switching method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: How-Wen Chien, Sung-Chieh Chang
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Patent number: 10429232Abstract: A weight measurement system includes a load-bearing member, a sensing module, a processor, and a prompting module. The load-bearing member supports an object and is made of an elastic material. The sensing module is electromagnetically coupled with the load-bearing member. The processor is electrically connected to the sensing module. The prompting module is electrically connected to the processor. The sensing module outputs a sensing signal to the processor upon detecting a deformation of the load-bearing member caused by the object. The processor processes the sensing signal and outputs a weight signal to the prompting module.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yen-Hui Lin, How-Wen Chien
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Patent number: 10419380Abstract: A method for adjusting a message log includes logging messages to the message log when the messages are received. The messages are displayed on a display device of an electronic device. The message log is adjusted according to a predetermined adjusting operation when the predetermined adjusting operation is detected. The adjusted message log is displayed on the display device, and the predetermined adjusting operation is sent to one or more other electronic devices that are in communication with the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: How-Wen Chien, Sung-Chieh Chang
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Patent number: 10306143Abstract: A multiple lenses system includes a lens module, a processing unit, a switching unit, and a focus module. The lens module includes a plurality of lenses. The switching unit is electrically connected to the plurality of lenses and the processing unit. The focus module includes a laser emitter and a laser receiver. The laser emitter emits laser beam towards an object under control of the processing unit. The laser receiver receives the laser beam reflected by the object. The processing unit obtains a focus distance between the object and the focus module according to a time difference from emitting the laser beam to receiving the laser beam, and controls the switching unit to switch and to select at least one of the plurality of lenses according to the focus distance.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: How-Wen Chien, Po-Yen Liu
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Patent number: 10277798Abstract: A multiple lenses system applied in an electronic device is provided. The multiple lenses system includes a camera module, a focus module, an image sensor and a processor. The camera module includes at least one macro lens, at least one functional lens and a focus distance threshold. The focus module focuses on an object to be captured and obtains a focus distance. The image sensor captures images cooperatively with the camera module. The processor compares the focus distance and the focus distance threshold. If the processor determines the focus distance crosses the focus distance threshold, then the processor triggers the camera module to switch between the at least one macro lens and the at least one functional lens for capturing images. An electronic device employing the multiple lenses system and an operation method thereof are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: How-Wen Chien, Chien-Hsun Ho, Shih-Han Chen
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Publication number: 20190109979Abstract: An operation method of a multiple lenses system applied in an electronic device is provided. The multiple lenses system includes at least one first lens and at least one second lens. The operation method includes: selecting a present capturing mode from a plurality of capturing modes; obtaining a preview image; estimating a focus distance by obtaining a sharpness of an object's edge in the preview image; determining whether the focus distance crosses a threshold; and switching from the at least one first lens to the at least one second lens or switching from the at least one second lens to the at least one first lens to obtain the preview image if the focus distance crosses the threshold. An electronic device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, CHIEN-HSUN HO, SHIH-HAN CHEN
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Patent number: 10101165Abstract: A method for planning a tour route includes obtaining photos whose captured positions belong to one or more designated places. A first group of photos from the obtained photos are determined, wherein each of the first group of photos corresponds to a scenic spot. The tour route is planned by sorting the first group of photos according to a preset sorting method, and related information of the tour route is generated.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: How-Wen Chien, Sung-Chieh Chang
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Patent number: 10084955Abstract: An auto focus photographing system applied in an electronic device that is worn before eyes of a user is provided. The auto focus photographing system includes a first camera module, a second camera module, and a processor. The first camera module captures images of the eyes. The second camera module captures images of objects that the eyes focus on. The processor analyzes a distance between centers of eye pupils of the user and calculates a focusing current value corresponding to the distance, and adjusts a focus distance of the second camera module accordingly. The processor detects a capture command and the second camera module captures an image according to the adjusted focus distance. An electronic device employing the auto focus photographing system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventor: How-Wen Chien
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Patent number: 9998884Abstract: A method for preventing misdirection of pictures and non-authorized viewing which can be applied on a sending terminal communicating with receiving terminals is provided. The method comprises determining a target picture and user identity information of one or more receiving terminals as recipients. The target picture is identified through an image recognition system as being private or non-private and a determination is made as to whether the one or more receiving terminals can receive the target picture. The target picture is sent to the one or more receiving terminals when determining that all the users of the one or more receiving terminals can receive the target picture.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventor: How-Wen Chien
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Publication number: 20180088723Abstract: An electronic device includes a touch screen, a touch sensor, and a processor. The touch sensor detects an operation feature inputted by the user when the touch screen is in a locked state. The processor receives the operation feature of the user detected by the touch sensor and determines whether the processor stores an operation feature matching the operation feature of the user. When the processor stores an operation feature matching the operation feature of the user, the processor controls the touch screen to switch from the locked state to an unlocked state and actuate an application program or a file corresponding to the operation feature stored in the processor. When the processor does not store an operation feature matching the operation feature of the user, the processor controls the touch screen to keep in the locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, SUNG-CHIEH CHANG
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Publication number: 20180070005Abstract: An electronic device able to automatically select one of a plurality of lenses includes a lens module, an image sensor, a focusing module, and a processor. The lens module includes a standard lens, a macro lens, and a telephoto lens. The image sensor captures images and the focusing module controls the lenses to automatically focus on the object. The processor selects the standard lens as a current lens, obtains a first focusing distance at a first moment and a second focusing distance at a second moment, and determines to switch the current lens or not to switch according to a comparison of the first and second focusing distances. The second moment is later than the first moment. A lens switching method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, SUNG-CHIEH CHANG
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Patent number: 9830290Abstract: An image sharing system includes a first electronic device, a number of second electronic devices in wireless communication with the first electronic device, and a host electronic device in wireless communication with the first electronic device and the number of second electronic devices. The host electronic device is one of the second electronic devices designated by the first electronic device to capture an image. The first electronic device controls the host electronic device to capture the image. The first electronic device and the host electronic device each send the captured image to a corresponding second electronic device. The first electronic device controls each of the second electronic devices that have received the image to send the image to another second electronic device that has not yet received the image, until all of the second electronic devices have received the image.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventor: How-Wen Chien
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Patent number: 9819874Abstract: A camera color temperature compensation system includes a first camera module, a second camera module, a light-emitting element unit, a controller, and a processor. The second camera module detects environmental parameters. The light-emitting element unit includes at least one light-emitting element and is arranged adjacent to the first camera module or the second camera module. The controller adjusts emitting strength of the at least one light-emitting element. The processor triggers the controller to adjust emitting strength of the at least one light-emitting element according to the environmental parameters detected by the second camera module. The emitting strength of the at least one light-emitting element is adjusted to adjust a brightness and a color temperature of environment. The first camera module captures images in the adjusted brightness and the adjusted color temperature. A smart terminal employing the camera color temperature compensation system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: How-Wen Chien, Kai-Chun Chang, Yi-Yun Hung
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Publication number: 20170318438Abstract: A method for preventing misdirection of pictures and non-authorized viewing which can be applied on a sending terminal communicating with receiving terminals is provided. The method comprises determining a target picture and user identity information of one or more receiving terminals as recipients. The target picture is identified through an image recognition system as being private or non-private and a determination is made as to whether the one or more receiving terminals can receive the target picture. The target picture is sent to the one or more receiving terminals when determining that all the users of the one or more receiving terminals can receive the target picture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventor: HOW-WEN CHIEN
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Publication number: 20170307434Abstract: A weight measurement system includes a load-bearing member, a sensing module, a processor, and a prompting module. The load-bearing member supports an object and is made of an elastic material. The sensing module is electromagnetically coupled with the load-bearing member. The processor is electrically connected to the sensing module. The prompting module is electrically connected to the processor. The sensing module outputs a sensing signal to the processor upon detecting a deformation of the load-bearing member caused by the object. The processor processes the sensing signal and outputs a weight signal to the prompting module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: YEN-HUI LIN, HOW-WEN CHIEN
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Patent number: 9775016Abstract: A method for safeguarding the health of a user using an electronic device includes the electronic device calling at least one emergency contact number with pre-stored medical information of the user and at least one emergency contact number stored in a storage device of the electronic device. When a command inputted by the user is received, medical information relevant to the user is broadcast and is also displayed on a display of the electronic device. A message including current location of the user and the medical information is sent to the at least one emergency contact number, and a phone call is dialed to the at least one emergency contact number.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventor: How-Wen Chien
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Publication number: 20170250937Abstract: A method for adjusting a message log includes logging messages to the message log when the messages are received. The messages are displayed on a display device of an electronic device. The message log is adjusted according to a predetermined adjusting operation when the predetermined adjusting operation is detected. The adjusted message log is displayed on the display device, and the predetermined adjusting operation is sent to one or more other electronic devices that are in communication with the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: How-Wen CHIEN, Sung-Chieh CHANG
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Publication number: 20170244896Abstract: A multiple lenses system includes a lens module, a processing unit, a switching unit, and a focus module. The lens module includes a plurality of lenses. The switching unit is electrically connected to the plurality of lenses and the processing unit. The focus module includes a laser emitter and a laser receiver. The laser emitter emits laser beam towards an object under control of the processing unit. The laser receiver receives the laser beam reflected by the object. The processing unit obtains a focus distance between the object and the focus module according to a time difference from emitting the laser beam to receiving the laser beam, and controls the switching unit to switch and to select at least one of the plurality of lenses according to the focus distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, PO-YEN LIU
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Publication number: 20170208239Abstract: A multiple lenses system applied in an electronic device is provided. The multiple lenses system includes a camera module, a focus module, an image sensor and a processor. The camera module includes at least one macro lens, at least one functional lens and a focus distance threshold. The focus module focuses on an object to be captured and obtains a focus distance. The image sensor captures images cooperatively with the camera module. The processor compares the focus distance and the focus distance threshold. If the processor determines the focus distance crosses the focus distance threshold, then the processor triggers the camera module to switch between the at least one macro lens and the at least one functional lens for capturing images. An electronic device employing the multiple lenses system and an operation method thereof are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, CHIEN-HSUN HO, SHIH-HAN CHEN