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).

  • Publication number: 20170199640
    Abstract: An electronic device has a plurality of user interfaces. The electronic device is configured to display different application programs in different interfaces. The electronic device includes a storage module, a biometric identification module, a determining module and a user interface changing module. The storage module stores biometric identification data and a relationship between the at least one biometric identification data and the different user interfaces. The biometric identification module obtains a biometric identification data on a preset area of the electronic device. The determining module determines whether the obtained biometric identification data is consistent with a stored biometric identification data in the storage module. The interface changing module changes the user interface of the electronic device according to the obtained biometric identification data and the relationship. The present disclosure also provides a user interface changing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, SUNG-JAY CHANG
  • Publication number: 20170155830
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventor: HOW-WEN CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20170131109
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, SUNG-CHIEH CHANG
  • Publication number: 20170054960
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, KAI-CHUN CHANG, YI-YUN HUNG
  • Publication number: 20170054900
    Abstract: A monitoring system includes a detecting module, a controlling module, a warning module, and a camera module. The detecting module is configured to detect physical parameters of an object in a detecting area and generate a detecting signal. The controlling module is configured to compare the physical parameters with preset reference parameters, and generate a starting signal according to a comparing result. The warning module is configured to generate a warning in response to the starting signal. The camera module is configured to capture an image of the detected object in response to the starting signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, CHUANG-WEI CHUEH, KAI-CHUN CHANG
  • Patent number: 9479687
    Abstract: An image composing method searches other electronic devices nearby via a communication unit, selects a number of electronic devices from the searched other electronic devices to determine slave members of a sharing community, and selects a number of slave members from the slave members of the sharing community to be capturing devices. The method identifies an object, determines a capturing position of each capturing device according to the object, the number of the capturing devices, and a predetermined manner, and controls each capturing device to move to a corresponding capturing position. The method further instructs each capturing device to take image according to the predetermined manner and receives the image from each capturing device, and integrates the images taken by the capturing devices to generate a single composed image. A related electronic device and a related non-transitory storage medium are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: How-Wen Chien, Yi-Yun Hung
  • Publication number: 20160227896
    Abstract: A portable electronic assembly includes a portable electronic device and a covering buoyancy device, the buoyancy device includes an housing and a cavity, the cavity includes at least one first primary cavity and at least one second primary cavity isolated from the at least one first primary cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, KAI-CHUN CHANG
  • Patent number: 9366383
    Abstract: A holder includes a holding member, an attaching member, and a connecting structure. The holding member is configured to hold the portable electronic device thereon. The mounting member can be attached to an object, such as a user's arm or wrist. The connecting structure includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member rotatably coupled to the first connecting member. The first connecting member is coupled to the attaching member; the second connecting member is coupled to the holding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: How-Wen Chien, Bo-Han Chu, Che-Hsin Chao, Kui-Hao Chang, Kai-Chun Chang
  • Publication number: 20160165121
    Abstract: An image composing method searches other electronic devices nearby via a communication unit, selects a number of electronic devices from the searched other electronic devices to determine slave members of a sharing community, and selects a number of slave members from the slave members of the sharing community to be capturing devices. The method identifies an object, determines a capturing position of each capturing device according to the object, the number of the capturing devices, and a predetermined manner, and controls each capturing device to move to a corresponding capturing position. The method further instructs each capturing device to take image according to the predetermined manner and receives the image from each capturing device, and integrates the images taken by the capturing devices to generate a single composed image. A related electronic device and a related non-transitory storage medium are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, YI-YUN HUNG
  • Publication number: 20160124602
    Abstract: In a mouse simulation method executed by an electronic device which connects to a computing device, a virtual mouse corresponding to at least one touch area is set. Images are captured at predetermined time intervals using a camera module of the electronic device. Two consecutive images are acquired from the captured images. Movement information of the electronic device is calculated by comparing the two consecutive images. A cursor which is displayed on a display device of the computing device is moved according to the movement information of the electronic device. The cursor is controlled to execute one or more operations when one or more touch signals are detected from the at least one touch area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventor: HOW-WEN CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20160103775
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventor: HOW-WEN CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20160078206
    Abstract: A method for controlling access to a terminal device includes collecting light signals emitted by a lighting device of an electronic device. The light signals is converted to digital signals. Once the digital signals match a preset password of the electronic lock, the electronic lock is controlled to unlock the terminal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: CHIUN MAI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, CHUANG-WEI CHUEH
  • Publication number: 20160078844
    Abstract: Method of controlling a display device of an electronic device includes activating a camera lens of the electronic device. The camera lens is controlled to capture images at predetermined time intervals. The display device is controlled according to the captured images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, PEI-TI LEE
  • Publication number: 20160062720
    Abstract: A display device includes an image processor, a display portion, and a lens portion. The image processor processes an image. The display portion includes at least two panels and a gap between the two panels, the panels display the image. The lens portion is coupled to the display portion and faces to a user, and includes a plurality of protruding sections and a plurality of recessing sections formed between adjacent protruding sections, one of the recessing sections is aligned to the gap. The panels emit light to the lens portion, the light is refracted to an area adjacent to the recessing section corresponding to the gap by the lens portion, thus the light renders the gap invisible to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: HOW-WEN CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20160066170
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: HOW-WEN CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20150185880
    Abstract: A finger-mounted touch panel actuator includes a sleeve, at least one protrusion and a vibrator configured to selectively vibrate the sleeve. The sleeve includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The at least one protrusion extends from the outer surface of the sleeve. The sleeve is wearable by a user of the touch panel and the user may selectively touch the touch panel with the at least one protrusion. The vibrator vibrates the sleeve in response to a vibrating signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: CHIUN MAI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, BO-HAN CHU, KUI-HAO CHANG
  • Publication number: 20150179354
    Abstract: A flexible solar cell has a flexible transparent substrate and a plurality of solar cell units attached to the flexible transparent substrate. The solar cell units are space from each other, thereby defining light-transmitting areas on the flexible transparent substrate among the solar cell units, allowing light to transmit therethroug. A method for manufacturing the flexible solar cell is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventor: HOW-WEN CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20150155824
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar cell including a solar cell panel having a light receiving surface and an optical film formed on the light receiving surface includes providing a solar cell panel comprising a light receiving surface, preparing a coating solution comprising a birefringent material having a relative refraction index of about 1.05 to about 2.5, a transparent adhesive, and an organic solvent, coating the light receiving surface with the coating solution, thereby forming a liquid layer of the coating solution on the light receiving surface, and curing the liquid layer to form an optical film on the light receiving surface. Light-absorbing efficiencies of the solar cell under non-zero light incident angles on the light receiving surface are increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventor: HOW-WEN CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20150144755
    Abstract: A holder includes a holding member, an attaching member, and a connecting structure. The holding member is configured to hold the portable electronic device thereon. The mounting member can be attached to an object, such as a user's arm or wrist. The connecting structure includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member rotatably coupled to the first connecting member. The first connecting member is coupled to the attaching member; the second connecting member is coupled to the holding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: HOW-WEN CHIEN, BO-HAN CHU, CHE-HSIN CHAO, KUI-HAO CHANG, KAI-CHUN CHANG
  • Publication number: 20150130945
    Abstract: A smart helmet includes a helmet shell, a visor, and a projector mounted on the helmet shell. The helmet shell defines an internal cavity and a passage communicating with the internal cavity. The internal cavity is configured to receive an user's head. The visor is rotatably coupled to the helmet shell, and is configured to expose or cover the passage. The projector is configured to introduce content for display onto the visor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: CHIA-CHEN YU, BO-HAN CHU, HOW-WEN CHIEN