Patents by Inventor Hung-Ching Lai
Hung-Ching Lai 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: 20240077350Abstract: An optical detection device includes a first linear light source, a second linear light source, an optical sensor array and a processor. The first linear light source is adapted to project a first long strip illumination beam onto the target container. The second linear light source is adapted to project a second long strip illumination beam onto the target container, and the second long strip illumination beam is crossed with the first long strip illumination beam. The optical sensor array is adapted to receive a first long strip detection beam and a second long strip detection beam reflected from the target container. The processor is electrically connected to the optical sensor array. The processor is adapted to analyze intensity distribution of the first long strip detection beam and the second long strip detection beam to acquire a relative distance between the optical sensor array and the target container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Feng-Chi Liu, Chi-Chieh Liao, Guo-Zhen Wang, Hung-Ching Lai
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Patent number: 11852519Abstract: An optical detection device of detecting a target container includes a linear light source, an optical sensor array and a processor. The linear light source is adapted to project a long strip illumination beam onto the target container. The optical sensor array includes a plurality of sensing units arranged as a long strip adapted to receive a long strip detection beam reflected from the target container. The processor is electrically connected to the optical sensor array. The processor is adapted to analyze intensity distribution of the plurality of sensing units to acquire a relative distance between the optical sensor array and a rim of the target container.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Feng-Chi Liu, Chi-Chieh Liao, Guo-Zhen Wang, Hung-Ching Lai
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Publication number: 20230304942Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic cleaner for cleaning a surface. The automatic cleaner comprises: a light emitting device, configured to emit first light, wherein a first angle exists between a first emitting direction of the first light and the surface when the automatic cleaner is located on the surface, wherein the first angle is larger than 0° and smaller than 90°; an optical sensor, configured to detect first optical data generated based on the first light; and a processing circuit, configured to determine if the liquid or the colloid exists in a predetermined range of the automatic cleaner based on the first optical data. The processing circuit further determines a location of the automatic cleaner on the surface according to navigation optical data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Gue-Zren Wang, Hung-Ching Lai
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Patent number: 11703458Abstract: A detecting device for detecting liquid or colloid, comprising: a light emitting device, configured to emit first light, wherein a first angle between a first emitting direction of the first light and a surface when the detecting device is located on the surface, wherein the first angle is larger than 0° and smaller than 90°; an optical sensor, configured to detect first optical data generated based on the first light; and a processing circuit, configured to determine if the liquid or the colloid exists in a predetermined range of the detecting device based on the first optical data. An automatic cleaner applying the detecting device is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Guo-Zhen Wang, Hung-Ching Lai
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Publication number: 20230215020Abstract: A speed detecting method, applied to a speed detecting apparatus comprising a distance computing apparatus and a speed computing apparatus, the speed detecting method comprising: (a) computing an object to be detected distance between the speed detecting apparatus and an objected to be detected via the distance computing apparatus; and (b) computing a moving speed of the object to be detected according to the object to be detected distance via the speed computing apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventor: Hung-Ching Lai
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Publication number: 20220270233Abstract: An optical device, comprising: a processing circuit; a light source, configured to emit light to a surface; and an optical sensor, configured to sense optical data generated based on reflected light or scattering light of the light. The processing circuit computes a dirt level of the surface according to the optical data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Guo-Zhen Wang, Hung-Ching Lai
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Publication number: 20220178842Abstract: A detecting device for detecting liquid or colloid, comprising: a light emitting device, configured to emit first light, wherein a first angle between a first emitting direction of the first light and a surface when the detecting device is located on the surface, wherein the first angle is larger than 0° and smaller than 90°; an optical sensor, configured to detect first optical data generated based on the first light; and a processing circuit, configured to determine if the liquid or the colloid exists in a predetermined range of the detecting device based on the first optical data. An automatic cleaner applying the detecting device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Guo-Zhen Wang, Hung-Ching Lai
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Publication number: 20220120600Abstract: An optical detection device of detecting a target container includes a linear light source, an optical sensor array and a processor. The linear light source is adapted to project a long strip illumination beam onto the target container. The optical sensor array includes a plurality of sensing units arranged as a long strip adapted to receive a long strip detection beam reflected from the target container. The processor is electrically connected to the optical sensor array. The processor is adapted to analyze intensity distribution of the plurality of sensing units to acquire a relative distance between the optical sensor array and a rim of the target container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Feng-Chi Liu, Chi-Chieh Liao, Guo-Zhen Wang, Hung-Ching Lai
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Publication number: 20210247327Abstract: An electronic device, comprising: a first light source, configured to emit first light; a second light source, configured to emit second light; a first optical sensor, configured to sense first optical data generated based on reflected light of the first light; a light guiding device, configured to receive the second light; and a second optical sensor, configured to sense second optical data generated based on the second light emitted by the light guiding device. The first optical sensor and the second optical sensor can be integrated to a single optical sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Tsung-Fa Wang, Hung-Ching Lai, Guo-Zhen Wang
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Patent number: 11049992Abstract: The present invention discloses a dual wavelength light emitting device comprising: a first light emitting device, configured to emit first kind of light; and a second light emitting device, configured to emit second kind of light. The first light emitting device is stacked above the second light emitting device, or stacked below the second light emitting device. The present invention also discloses a dual wavelength light transceiving device which can transmit light and receive light by the same layer. Comparing with a conventional micro LED, the area occupied by the dual wavelength light emitting device or the dual wavelength light transceiving device can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Pix Art Imaging Inc.Inventor: Hung-Ching Lai
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Patent number: 10955969Abstract: A light-guide assembly and an access control system are provided. The light-guide assembly is used as an interface for touch input. The light-guide assembly includes a light-guide element and a light source disposed on a lateral surface of the light-guide element. The light source emits a first light with a first wavelength. The light-guide element has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an inner layer that is made of a light-transmissive material. The first light enters the light-guide element through the lateral surface and propagates inside the light-guide element for reacting to the touch event occurring on the upper surface. A verification data used in an access control system is formed when the touch event is sensed and identified. A light-activation element of the assembly activates the first light propagating inside the light-guide element and produces a second light that is used to provide a visual effect.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: PIXART IMAGING INC.Inventors: Chao-Chien Huang, Hung-Ching Lai, Ting-Yang Chang, Yi-Hsien Ko
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Publication number: 20210013358Abstract: The present invention discloses a dual wavelength light emitting device comprising: a first light emitting device, configured to emit first kind of light; and a second light emitting device, configured to emit second kind of light. The first light emitting device is stacked above the second light emitting device, or stacked below the second light emitting device. The present invention also discloses a dual wavelength light transceiving device which can transmit light and receive light by the same layer. Comparing with a conventional micro LED, the area occupied by the dual wavelength light emitting device or the dual wavelength light transceiving device can be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventor: Hung-Ching Lai
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Publication number: 20200064947Abstract: A light-guide assembly and an access control system are provided. The light-guide assembly is used as an interface for touch input. The light-guide assembly includes a light-guide element and a light source disposed on a lateral surface of the light-guide element. The light source emits a first light with a first wavelength. The light-guide element has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an inner layer that is made of a light-transmissive material. The first light enters the light-guide element through the lateral surface and propagates inside the light-guide element for reacting to the touch event occurring on the upper surface. A verification data used in an access control system is formed when the touch event is sensed and identified. A light-activation element of the assembly activates the first light propagating inside the light-guide element and produces a second light that is used to provide a visual effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: CHAO-CHIEN HUANG, HUNG-CHING LAI, TING-YANG CHANG, YI-HSIEN KO
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Patent number: 10378952Abstract: An optical detecting device capable of preventing environmental pollution includes a casing, an optical detecting component and a transparent component. The casing includes a light through unit and at least one accommodating structure. The optical detecting component is disposed inside the accommodating structure. The transparent component is disposed inside the accommodating structure and located above the optical detecting component, to partly fill the accommodating structure at least and block between the light through unit and the optical detecting component.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Chi-Chih Shen, Hung-Ching Lai
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Patent number: 10156939Abstract: A light source assembly for an optical touch device includes a linear light source and a plurality of prism pillars. The linear light source includes a lighting surface having a first side along a first direction and a second side along a second direction for emitting light. The first side is longer than the second side, and the first direction intersects the second direction. The prism pillars are disposed adjacent to the lighting surface and arranged along the first direction. Each of the prism pillars includes a first surface adjacent to the lighting surface and two reflection surfaces tilted toward each other for reflecting the light. The first surface is connected to the two reflection surfaces and parallel to the lighting surface. Each of the first surfaces is for receiving the emitted light, and each of the first surfaces and one of the reflection surfaces form a first angle.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Hung-Ching Lai, Hui-Hsuan Chen, Chi-Chieh Liao
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Patent number: 10039453Abstract: An optical detecting module with waterproofing function can be installed on a housing of a wearable device and includes an optical detecting component, a light source and a packaging structure. The light source is disposed by the optical detecting component, and the packaging structure provides the waterproofing function to the optical detecting component and the light source. The packaging structure includes a main body, a light emitting unit, alight incoming unit and a waterproofing component. The main body covers the optical detecting component and the light source. The light emitting unit and the light incoming unit are disposed on the main body and respectively face the light source and the optical detecting component. The waterproofing component is filled into a gap formed between the main body and the housing, to prevent moisture from leaking into the gap to rust terminals of the optical detecting component and the light source.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Cheng-Nan Tsai, Hung-Ching Lai, Chih-Yuan Chuang, Hung-Yu Lai, Yung-Chang Lin, Yi-Min Liu, Ren-Hau Gu
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Patent number: 9904413Abstract: An optical touch device includes a sensing area, at least a light source assembly and a light sensing component. The light source assembly is disposed beside the sensing area and includes a plurality of first point light sources configured to sequentially emit a first beam into the sensing area. The light sensing component has a field of view of the entire sensing area and is configured to sense the first beams. A light source assembly and a display module used in the optical touch device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: PIXART IMAGING INC.Inventors: Hung-Ching Lai, Hui-Hsuan Chen, Ming-Tsan Kao
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Patent number: 9885601Abstract: An optical detecting device includes a light source, an optical detecting component, a package structure and a light tight component. The light source outputs a sampling signal to project onto an external object. The optical detecting component is disposed by the light source and has an interval relative to the light source. The optical detecting component receives the sampling signal reflected from the external object. The package structure covers the optical detecting component and the light source, and includes an illuminating surface unit and an incident surface unit respectively corresponding to the light source and the optical detecting component, and further includes an isolation component disposed between the illuminating surface unit and the emerging surface unit. The light tight component is disposed on the isolation component to obstruct transmission path of the sampling signal from the illuminating surface unit to the incident surface without reflection by the external object.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Hung-Yu Lai, Yu-Hsiang Huang, Hung-Ching Lai
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Publication number: 20180025497Abstract: A speed detecting apparatus comprising: an image capturing apparatus, configured to capture at least one object to be detected image for an object to be detected; and a speed computing apparatus, configured to compute a moving speed for the object to be detected according to an after image length for an after image in the object to be detected image.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Hung-Ching Lai
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Patent number: 9857576Abstract: A multi-segment optical component applied to increase signal-to-noise ratio includes a base, a central lens portion, an isolating lens portion and a collecting lens portion. The central lens portion is disposed on center of the base. The isolating lens portion is disposed by a side of the central lens portion, and the collecting lens portion is disposed by the other side of the central lens portion opposite to the isolating lens portion. At least one of the isolating lens portion and the collecting lens portion has a curvature radius different from a curvature radius of the central lens portion, and the curvature radius of the isolating lens portion can be similar to or different from the curvature radius of the collecting lens portion. The central lens portion has a central axle which does not overlap a curvature center of one of the isolating lens portion and the collecting lens portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.Inventors: Yu-Hsiang Huang, Hung-Ching Lai