Patents by Inventor I-Hsien Lee
I-Hsien Lee 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: 11812165Abstract: A video capture method includes: controlling an image sensor to capture a plurality of first sensor output frames at a first frame rate during a first period; during the first period, checking if a motion blur condition is met; in response to the motion blur condition being met during the first period, controlling the image sensor to capture a plurality of second sensor output frames at a second frame rate during a second period following the first period, wherein the second frame rate is higher than the first frame rate; and processing consecutive sensor output frames captured by the image sensor during the first period and the second period, to generate a plurality of output frames.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Ying-Jui Chen, Jing-Ying Chang, Keh-Tsong Li, Tai-Hsiang Huang, I-Hsien Lee
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Publication number: 20230300471Abstract: An image signal amplifying circuit comprising an amplifier and a gain control circuit. The amplifier respectively amplifies a first image signal and a second image signal, which are generated by a pixel array of an image sensor, by a first analog gain and a second analog gain, wherein each one of pixel circuits of the pixel array comprises a first capacitor for generating the first image signal and a second capacitor for generating the second image signal, wherein a charge storage capacity of the first capacitor is smaller than a charge storage capacity of the second capacitor. The gain control circuit selectively adjusts the first analog gain or the second analog gain. Each one of the pixel circuits has a first conversion gain corresponding to the first capacitor and a second conversion gain corresponding to the second capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Chi-Cheng Ju, Hsun-Chia Hsu, I-Hsien Lee
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Publication number: 20220408017Abstract: A video capture method includes: controlling an image sensor to capture a plurality of first sensor output frames at a first frame rate during a first period; during the first period, checking if a motion blur condition is met; in response to the motion blur condition being met during the first period, controlling the image sensor to capture a plurality of second sensor output frames at a second frame rate during a second period following the first period, wherein the second frame rate is higher than the first frame rate; and processing consecutive sensor output frames captured by the image sensor during the first period and the second period, to generate a plurality of output frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Ying-Jui Chen, Jing-Ying Chang, Keh-Tsong Li, Tai-Hsiang Huang, I-Hsien Lee
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Publication number: 20210176385Abstract: Various examples with respect to camera configuration for active stereo without image quality degradation are described. A first sensor and a second sensor are controlled to capture images of a scene. The first sensor is configured to sense light in a first spectrum. The second sensor is configured to sense light in both the first spectrum and a second spectrum different from the first spectrum. Depth information about the scene is then extracted from the images captured by the first sensor and the second sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventor: I-Hsien Lee
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Patent number: 8891000Abstract: A system and method of driving shutter by an object moving tendency. In this method, an image capture process is performed, wherein a sensor captures a first image of a moving object in a first resolution in the image capture process. Then, a prediction moving module analyzes the first image to acquire a prediction time for the moving object to reach a feature position. Finally, an automatic shutter control process is performed according to the prediction time, and a second image with a second resolution is captured, wherein the value of the second resolution is larger than that of the first resolution. This method automatically captures the second image of the moving object when situated at the feature position by using the prediction moving system to analyze the moving object.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Altek CorporationInventors: I-Hsien Lee, Chia-Ho Pan, Shuei-Lin Chen
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Patent number: 8760525Abstract: An image capturing device and an image capturing method thereof are disclosed. The image capturing device includes an image capturing module and a processing module. The image capturing module captures a plurality of temporary images corresponding to a scene. The processing module sequentially analyzes the temporary images and generates a plurality of analysis results. The processing module dynamically adjusts the sampling time of the image capturing module capturing each temporary image according to the analysis results. Moreover, the processing module selects some of the plurality of temporary images according to the analysis results to integrate images. The image capturing module stops capturing the temporary images based upon a stop signal, and finally a storage image is generated.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Altek CorporationInventors: I-Hsien Lee, Chia-Ho Pan, Shuei-Lin Chen
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Patent number: 8693727Abstract: An image processing device and an image processing method thereof. The image processing device comprises a memory module, an object detection module and a processing module. The memory module is provided for storing a plurality of images captured by a camera module, and the image comprises at least one object. The object detection module retrieves one of the images as a reference image and compares the remaining images with the reference image to locate a region where the object with corresponding contour and color is situated. If the object detection module compares and determines that the object with the corresponding contour and color is situated in different regions of the reference image and the remaining images, the processing module will remove the corresponding object in the reference image or superimpose each corresponding object in the reference image simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Altek CorporationInventors: Chia-Ho Pan, Shuei-Lin Chen, I-Hsien Lee
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Publication number: 20130136171Abstract: A video signal encoder/decoder with a 3D noise reduction function and a method thereof. The encoder comprises a storage module, a motion estimation module, a motion compensation module, a first noise reduction module and a coding module. The storage module stores at least one reference image. The motion estimation module receives a first image from an image input end and estimates a motion vector in accordance with the first image and the reference image. The motion compensation module produces motion compensation according to the reference image and the motion vector. The first noise reduction module produces a first noise reduction value with a temporal sequence association according to the first image and the motion compensation. The coding module produces coding data according to the motion compensation and the first noise reduction value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATIONInventors: I-Hsien Lee, Shih-Yuan Peng, Hong-Long Chou, Chung-Ta Wu, Chia-Ho Pan, Shuei-Lin Chen, Jer-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 8437562Abstract: An intra-prediction mode optimization method and image compression method/device are disclosed. To properly determine an intra-prediction mode for a target block of an image, a control block is selected from reference blocks of the target block, and an intra-prediction mode adopted in the control block is regarded as a control mode. Assuming that the target block is encoded according to the control mode as well, the prediction efficiency of the target and control blocks is assessed. When the intra-prediction efficiency, under the control mode, of the target block is better than that of the control block, the control mode is determined to be the intra-prediction mode of the target block and an intra-prediction pattern of the target block can be obtained. Otherwise, another one of the reference blocks is selected to be the control block and the control mode is refreshed, to repeat the intra-prediction efficiency assessment.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Industrial Technology InstituteInventors: I-Hsien Lee, Yu-Min Wu, Wen-Hao Chung
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Publication number: 20130016878Abstract: An image processing device and an image processing method thereof. The image processing device comprises a memory module, an object detection module and a processing module. The memory module is provided for storing a plurality of images captured by a camera module, and the image comprises at least one object. The object detection module retrieves one of the images as a reference image and compares the remaining images with the reference image to locate a region where the object with corresponding contour and color is situated. If the object detection module compares and determines that the object with the corresponding contour and color is situated in different regions of the reference image and the remaining images, the processing module will remove the corresponding object in the reference image or superimpose each corresponding object in the reference image simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATIONInventors: Chia-Ho Pan, Shuei-Lin Chen, I-Hsien Lee
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Publication number: 20120314123Abstract: A system and method of driving shutter by an object moving tendency. In this method, an image capture process is performed, wherein a sensor captures a first image of a moving object in a first resolution in the image capture process. Then, a prediction moving module analyzes the first image to acquire a prediction time for the moving object to reach a feature position. Finally, an automatic shutter control process is performed according to the prediction time, and a second image with a second resolution is captured, wherein the value of the second resolution is larger than that of the first resolution. This method automatically captures the second image of the moving object when situated at the feature position by using the prediction moving system to analyze the moving object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATIONInventors: I-Hsien Lee, Chia-Ho Pan, Shuei-Lin Chen
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Publication number: 20120169893Abstract: An image capturing device and an image capturing method thereof are disclosed. The image capturing device includes an image capturing module and a processing module. The image capturing module captures a plurality of temporary images corresponding to a scene. The processing module sequentially analyzes the temporary images and generates a plurality of analysis results. The processing module dynamically adjusts the sampling time of the image capturing module capturing each temporary image according to the analysis results. Moreover, the processing module selects some of the plurality of temporary images according to the analysis results to integrate images. The image capturing module stops capturing the temporary images based upon a stop signal, and finally a storage image is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: ALTEK CORPORATIONInventors: I-Hsien Lee, Chia-Ho Pan, Shuei-Lin Chen
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Patent number: 8175151Abstract: An encoder. A first encoding unit discrete cosine transforms an input frame, quantizes the transformation result, and generates a first frame according to a motion vector. The first encoding unit includes a first feedback unit dequantizing the transformation result, generating a processing signal and a first reconstruction signal according to the dequantization result, and re-quantizing the processing signal to generate a requantization signal. A second encoding unit encodes according to the first reconstruction signal to generate a second frame and an encoding signal. The third encoding unit generates a third frame according to the encoding signal and the re-quantization signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: I-Hsien Lee, Chia-Wen Lin, Shih-Ming Hsu
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Publication number: 20110305401Abstract: An intra-prediction mode optimization method and image compression method/device are disclosed. To properly determine an intra-prediction mode for a target block of an image, a control block is selected from reference blocks of the target block, and an intra-prediction mode adopted in the control block is regarded as a control mode. Assuming that the target block is encoded according to the control mode as well, the prediction efficiency of the target and control blocks is assessed. When the intra-prediction efficiency, under the control mode, of the target block is better than that of the control block, the control mode is determined to be the infra-prediction mode of the target block and an intra-prediction pattern of the target block can be obtained. Otherwise, another one of the reference blocks is selected to be the control block and the control mode is refreshed, to repeat the intra-prediction efficiency assessment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: I-Hsien LEE, Yu-Min Wu, Wen-Hao Chung
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Publication number: 20080084999Abstract: An encoder. A first encoding unit discrete cosine transforms an input frame, quantizes the transformation result, and generates a first frame according to a motion vector. The first encoding unit includes a first feedback unit dequantizing the transformation result, generating a processing signal and a first reconstruction signal according to the dequantization result, and re-quantizing the processing signal to generate a requantization signal. A second encoding unit encodes according to the first reconstruction signal to generate a second frame and an encoding signal. The third encoding unit generates a third frame according to the encoding signal and the re-quantization signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: I-Hsien Lee, Chia-Wen Lin, Shih-Ming Hsu
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Patent number: 7272555Abstract: A method for speech processing in a code excitation linear prediction (CELP) based speech system having a plurality of modes including at least a first mode and a consecutive second mode. The method includes providing an input speech signal, dividing the speech signal into a plurality of frames, dividing at least one of the plurality of frames into sub-frames including a plurality of pulses, selecting a first number of pulses for the first mode, with a second number of remaining pulses in the frame plus the first number of pulses in the first mode for the second mode, providing a plurality of sub-modes between the first mode and the second mode, forming a base layer, forming an enhancement layer, generating a bit stream including a basic bit stream and an enhancement bit stream, wherein the basic bit stream is used to update memory states of the speech system.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: I-Hsien Lee, Fang-Chu Chen
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Publication number: 20070150784Abstract: The invention provides a video coding method. The method may include: receiving a set of video data for transmission; identifying at least two partitions from the video data, a first partition containing at least a portion of decoding information enabling a decoding of the video data, and a second partition containing at least a portion of information indicative of video content; encoding at least a portion of the first partition at an application layer of a system to generate partition protection information, the partition protection information allowing a recovery of first partition data when an error occurs to the first partition data; and transmitting the first partition, the partition protection information, and the second partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Chia-Ho Pan, I-Hsien Lee, Liang-Gee Chen
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Patent number: 7054896Abstract: A method for implementing a multiplier-less FIR filter is disclosed, in which the FIR filter performs the convolution of H ? ( z ) = ? k = 0 N - 1 ? ? h k ? z - k , where hk is the k-th coefficient of the FIR filter. The dynamic range of the filter coefficients is compressed by a transformation: H ? ? ( z ) = H ? ( z ) ? ? i = 1 m - 1 ? ? ( 1 + ? i ? z - ? ) m ? i = 1 m - 1 ? ? ( 1 + ? i ? z - ? ) m , where parameters ? and ? are chosen depending on filter type, ?1??i?1, and m denotes iteration numbers of coefficient operation of transformation, so as to avoid the serious quantization error caused by the phenomenon of SPT distribution. Then, the compressed coefficients are quantized into SPT numbers, and the coefficients are optimized by removing redundant STP numbers.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2002Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: I-Hsien Lee, Cheng-Shing Wu, An-Yeu Wu
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Publication number: 20040024594Abstract: A method for speech processing in a code excitation linear prediction (CELP) based speech system having a plurality of modes including at least a first mode and a consecutive second mode. The method includes providing an input speech signal, dividing the speech signal into a plurality of frames, dividing at least one of the plurality of frames into sub-frames including a plurality of pulses, selecting a first number of pulses for the first mode, with a second number of remaining pulses in the frame plus the first number of pulses in the first mode for the second mode, providing a plurality of sub-modes between the first mode and the second mode, forming a base layer, forming an enhancement layer, generating a bit stream including a basic bit stream and an enhancement bit stream, wherein the basic bit stream is used to update memory states of the speech system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: Industrial Technololgy Research InstituteInventors: I-Hsien Lee, Fang-Chu Chen
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Publication number: 20030204545Abstract: A method for implementing a multiplier-less FIR filter is disclosed, in which the FIR filter performs the convolution of 1 H ⁡ ( z ) = ∑ k = 0 N - 1 ⁢ ⁢ h k ⁢ z - k ,Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: I-Hsien Lee, Cheng-Shing Wu, An-Yeu Wu