Patents by Inventor Mao-Shiang LIN

Mao-Shiang LIN 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: 20250201789
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises: a first panel comprising: a first display layer having a first side and a second side opposite thereto, wherein the first display layer receives an incident light and reflects a first reflected light, a light in the incident light other than the first reflected light is a first transmitting light, the first side is a light emitting side of the first reflected light, and the second side is a transmitting side of the first transmitting light; a first photoelectric conversion unit disposed adjacent to the second side, wherein the first photoelectric conversion unit absorbs the first transmitting light and converts it into electrical energy; and a second panel disposed opposite to the first panel, wherein the second panel comprises a second display layer, and the first photoelectric conversion unit is disposed between the first display layer and the second display layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2024
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Hsu-Kuan HSU, Tzu-Chieh LAI, Chih-Chin KUO, En-Hsiang CHEN, WenQi LIN, Mao-Shiang LIN
  • Patent number: 12265295
    Abstract: An electronic device includes pixel regions and pixel spacing regions, and includes: a display layer disposed in the pixel regions and the pixel spacing regions, and including a liquid crystal material and a dye material; and reflective layers respectively disposed in the pixel regions, and at one side of the display layer. The display layer is in a scattering state under a non-display state, and light is scattered by the liquid crystal material and absorbed by the dye material when the light passes through the display layer. The display layer in the pixel regions is in a transmissive state and the display layer in the pixel spacing regions is in a scattering state under a display state, and light passes through the liquid crystal material and the dye material in the pixel regions and is reflected by the reflective layers when the light passes through the display layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hsu-Kuan Hsu, Tzu-Chieh Lai, Chih-Chin Kuo, En-Hsiang Chen, Wenqi Lin, Mao-Shiang Lin
  • Publication number: 20250102850
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a dimming structure, a first anti-reflection film and a second anti-reflection film. The dimming structure includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The dimming structure includes a first conductive layer disposed between the first substrate and the liquid crystal layer, and a second conductive layer disposed between the second substrate and the liquid crystal layer. The dimming structure is disposed between the first anti-reflection film and the second anti-reflection film, and each of the first anti-reflection film and the second anti-reflection film has a reflectivity of smaller than 2%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: En-Hsiang CHEN, Chih-Chin KUO, Mao-Shiang LIN, Hsu-Kuan HSU, WenQi LIN, Tzu-Chieh LAI
  • Publication number: 20250068013
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first dimming device and a second dimming device. The first dimming device includes a first dimming module having a first liquid-crystal layer and a second dimming module having a second liquid-crystal layer. The second dimming device includes a third dimming module having a third liquid-crystal layer and a fourth dimming module having a fourth liquid-crystal layer. The liquid-crystal molecules of the first liquid-crystal layer have a first alignment angle, the liquid-crystal molecules of the third liquid-crystal layer have a third alignment angle, and the first alignment angle is different from the third alignment angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: En-Hsiang CHEN, Chih-Chin KUO, Mao-Shiang LIN, Hsu-Kuan HSU
  • Patent number: 12204195
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a scattering structure, a dimming structure and a controller. The dimming structure is arranged on the scattering structure. The controller is electrically connected to the dimming structure. The controller includes a first control unit, and the first control unit is provided to adjust the transmittance of the dimming structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: En-Hsiang Chen, Chih-Chin Kuo, Mao-Shiang Lin, Hsu-Kuan Hsu, WenQi Lin, Tzu-Chieh Lai
  • Publication number: 20240329459
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: a light modulation medium layer including a liquid crystal material and a dye material; a reflective element disposed opposite to the light modulation medium layer and away from a display side of the electronic device; a reflective polarizing element disposed between the light modulation medium layer and the reflective element; and a polarizer disposed between the reflective polarizing element and the reflective element, wherein the reflective element has a reflectance of light with wavelengths ranging from 380 nm to 780 nm greater than or equal to 80%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Chih-Chin KUO, Hsu-Kuan HSU, Tzu-Chieh LAI, Mao-Shiang LIN
  • Patent number: 12105382
    Abstract: An optical device includes: a first substrate; a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate; a first conductive layer disposed on the first substrate, wherein the first conductive layer includes a first surface and a third side surface connecting to the first surface; a second conductive layer disposed on the second substrate; a sealant disposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer and having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer and locating at the first side of the sealant; and a barrier layer disposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer and locating at the second side of the sealant, wherein at least part of the first surface and the third side surface are not covered by the barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Chin Kuo, Mao-Shiang Lin, Hsu-Kuan Hsu
  • Publication number: 20240319533
    Abstract: An electronic device includes pixel regions and pixel spacing regions, and includes: a display layer disposed in the pixel regions and the pixel spacing regions, and including a liquid crystal material and a dye material; and reflective layers respectively disposed in the pixel regions, and at one side of the display layer. The display layer is in a scattering state under a non-display state, and light is scattered by the liquid crystal material and absorbed by the dye material when the light passes through the display layer. The display layer in the pixel regions is in a transmissive state and the display layer in the pixel spacing regions is in a scattering state under a display state, and light passes through the liquid crystal material and the dye material in the pixel regions and is reflected by the reflective layers when the light passes through the display layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Hsu-Kuan HSU, Tzu-Chieh LAI, Chih-Chin KUO, En-Hsiang CHEN, WenQi LIN, Mao-Shiang LIN
  • Publication number: 20240272469
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a scattering structure, a dimming structure and a controller. The dimming structure is arranged on the scattering structure. The controller is electrically connected to the dimming structure. The controller includes a first control unit, and the first control unit is provided to adjust the transmittance of the dimming structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: En-Hsiang CHEN, Chih-Chin KUO, Mao-Shiang LIN, Hsu-Kuan HSU, WenQi LIN, Tzu-Chieh LAI
  • Patent number: 11966121
    Abstract: An electronic window is provided for adjusting light and includes a first panel, a second panel, and an intermediate layer. The first panel includes a first alignment layer. The second panel includes a second alignment layer. The intermediate layer is disposed between the first panel and the second panel. The angle of orientation of the first alignment layer is between 25 degrees and 65 degrees, and the angle of orientation of the second alignment layer is between 115 degrees and 155 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: En-Hsiang Chen, Chih-Chin Kuo, Mao-Shiang Lin, Hsu-Kuan Hsu
  • Publication number: 20240111192
    Abstract: An optical device includes: a first substrate; a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate; a first conductive layer disposed on the first substrate, wherein the first conductive layer includes a first surface and a third side surface connecting to the first surface; a second conductive layer disposed on the second substrate; a sealant disposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer and having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer and locating at the first side of the sealant; and a barrier layer disposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer and locating at the second side of the sealant, wherein at least part of the first surface and the third side surface are not covered by the barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Chih-Chin KUO, Mao-Shiang LIN, Hsu-Kuan HSU
  • Patent number: 11809045
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic device including a first liquid crystal layer having a first side and a second side opposite thereto; a second liquid crystal layer disposed on the first liquid crystal layer and having a third side and a fourth side opposite thereto; a first alignment layer disposed on the first side and having a first alignment direction; a second alignment layer disposed on the second side and having a second alignment direction opposite to the first alignment direction; a third alignment layer disposed on the third side and having a third alignment direction; and a fourth alignment layer disposed on the fourth side and having a fourth alignment direction opposite to the third alignment direction. The second alignment layer is between the first liquid crystal layer and the third alignment layer. The third alignment layer is between the second liquid crystal layer and the second alignment layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Chin Kuo, Mao-Shiang Lin, Yu-Sheng Ho, Ying-Jen Chen, Chih-Yung Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20230333429
    Abstract: An electronic window is provided for adjusting light and includes a first panel, a second panel, and an intermediate layer. The first panel includes a first alignment layer. The second panel includes a second alignment layer. The intermediate layer is disposed between the first panel and the second panel. The angle of orientation of the first alignment layer is between 25 degrees and 65 degrees, and the angle of orientation of the second alignment layer is between 115 degrees and 155 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: En-Hsiang CHEN, Chih-Chin KUO, Mao-Shiang LIN, Hsu-Kuan HSU
  • Publication number: 20230004032
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic device including a first liquid crystal layer having a first side and a second side opposite thereto; a second liquid crystal layer disposed on the first liquid crystal layer and having a third side and a fourth side opposite thereto; a first alignment layer disposed on the first side and having a first alignment direction; a second alignment layer disposed on the second side and having a second alignment direction opposite to the first alignment direction; a third alignment layer disposed on the third side and having a third alignment direction; and a fourth alignment layer disposed on the fourth side and having a fourth alignment direction opposite to the third alignment direction. The second alignment layer is between the first liquid crystal layer and the third alignment layer. The third alignment layer is between the second liquid crystal layer and the second alignment layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Chin Kuo, Mao-Shiang Lin, Yu-Sheng Ho, Ying-Jen Chen, Chih-Yung Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10606115
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, a gate line disposed on the second substrate, an electrode layer disposed on the second substrate, and a light shielding portion disposed at a side of the first substrate facing the second substrate. The electrode layer includes a first electrode portion and a second electrode portion. The gate line is disposed between the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion. A projection area of the light shielding portion projected on the second substrate is overlapped with the gate line, and the projection area has a first side and a second side. The first electrode portion has a third side and a fourth side. The third side is disposed away from the gate line, and the first side is disposed between the third side and the fourth side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ching-Che Yang, Mao-Shiang Lin
  • Publication number: 20190219876
    Abstract: A display device includes a panel. The panel includes a first substrate; a first electrode disposed on the first substrate; a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate; a scan line disposed on the second substrate; a data line disposed on the second substrate and interlaced with the scan line; a first insulating layer disposed on the scan line and the data line; a second insulating layer disposed on first insulating layer; a second electrode disposed between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer; a third electrode disposed on the second insulating layer; and a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first electrode and the third electrode, wherein the second electrode overlaps the data line in a top view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Mao-Shiang LIN, Chih-Yung HSIEH, Sheng-Yun LO
  • Patent number: 10209569
    Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a display medium layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, a first metal layer, a first insulation layer disposed on the first metal layer, a second metal layer, a second insulation layer disposed on the second metal layer, a pixel electrode layer and an intervening layer. The first metal layer is disposed on the first substrate to form a signal wiring and a gate. The second metal layer is disposed on the first insulation layer to form a data wiring, a source and a drain. The intervening layer is a patterned layer and disposed between the second insulation layer and the pixel electrode layer. The pixel electrode layer covers the intervening layer and the second insulation layer, and the perimeter of the intervening layer of a sub-pixel ranges between 500 ?m and 30000 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Ho, Mao-Shiang Lin, Hsueh-Wen Li, Ying-Jen Chen
  • Publication number: 20180314106
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, a gate line disposed on the second substrate, an electrode layer disposed on the second substrate, and a light shielding portion disposed at a side of the first substrate facing the second substrate. The electrode layer includes a first electrode portion and a second electrode portion. The gate line is disposed between the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion. A projection area of the light shielding portion projected on the second substrate is overlapped with the gate line, and the projection area has a first side and a second side. The first electrode portion has a third side and a fourth side. The third side is disposed away from the gate line, and the first side is disposed between the third side and the fourth side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Ching-Che YANG, Mao-Shiang LIN
  • Patent number: 10048547
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a display device. The pixel electrode of the display device includes a first pixel electrode and a second pixel electrode having the same electric potential. The first interlayer is formed between the first substrate and the first pixel electrode. Adjacent two of the first strip-shaped branches of the first interlayer form a first gap to expose part of the first substrate. The common electrode layer is disposed over the second substrate. The pixel electrode is positioned between the first substrate and the display medium layer. The first pixel electrode extends to cover the first gap. A difference between a maximum distance between the first pixel electrode and the common electrode layer and a maximum distance between the second pixel electrode and the common electrode layer is 0.1 ?m to 0.4 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Ho, Hsueh-Wen Li, Mao-Shiang Lin, Ying-Jen Chen
  • Patent number: 10042217
    Abstract: A liquid-crystal display includes a first substrate including several sub-pixels. A micro-structure layer is formed on the first substrate, and the micro-structure layer corresponding to one of the sub-pixels includes a first main trunk portion, a second main trunk portion crossed the first main trunk portion, and several striped branch portions. The striped branch portions are connected with the first and second main trunk portions, wherein an angle is formed between the striped branch portions and the first main trunk portion, and the striped branch portions are alternately arranged with a pitch. A first electrode layer is conformally formed on the micro-structure layer. Specifically, the pitch in one of the sub-pixels is different from the pitch in another one of the sub-pixels, or the angle in one of the sub-pixels is different from the angle in another one of the sub-pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hsueh-Wen Li, Mao-Shiang Lin, Yu-Sheng Ho, Ying-Jen Chen