Patents by Inventor Ming-Tien Lin

Ming-Tien 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: 20170071463
    Abstract: A tongue holding device is provided. The tongue holding device is for pressing a tongue within a mouth cavity to capture an image of the mouth cavity. The tongue holding device includes a holder, a tongue pressing portion and an image capturing element. The tongue pressing portion and the image capturing element are disposed on the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Bo-Wen XIAO, Ming-Tien LIN, Chih-Jen HU, Yi-Chi LIN, Tun-Chun YANG
  • Publication number: 20170003307
    Abstract: A test apparatus including a cassette main body, a test strip and a pressurizing assembly is provided. The cassette main body has a sample entrance. The test strip is disposed in the cassette main body, and the sample entrance of the cassette main body exposes a sample collecting region of the test strip. The pressurizing assembly is detachably combined to the cassette main body, and is adapted to exert a pressure on a liquid sample located at the sample entrance, such that the liquid sample enters the sample collecting region, and reacts with the test strip to display a test result. The test apparatus is able to implement quick and convenience test, by which a complicated pre-processing of a test sample is omitted to save a time and test cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Yi-Chin Tsai, Shih-Jen Lu, Fu-Cheng Fan, Ming-Tien Lin
  • Patent number: 9310603
    Abstract: An active filter includes a transparent area and a non-transparent area; a first cavity arranged in the transparent area and formed between a first pair of electrode plates; a second cavity arranged in the non-transparent area and formed between a second pair of electrode plates, wherein the second cavity connects to the first cavity through a first passage; a first liquid flowing between the first cavity and the second cavity for filtering light within a first wavelength range; and a controller for selectively applying a voltage difference to the first pair of electrode plates or the second pair of electrode plates to make the first liquid flow into one of the first cavity and the second cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fu-Cheng Fan, Ming-Tien Lin
  • Patent number: 9288294
    Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a body, a transparent cover, and a display panel. The body has a display opening. The transparent cover is disposed on the display opening. The transparent cover includes a first surface facing outside of the body and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the second surface includes a curved surface. A curvature radius of the first surface is different from a curvature radius of the second surface. The display panel bends along the second surface and is attached to the second surface. Moreover, a method for assembling the display panel of the handheld electronic device is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Chih-Jen Hu
  • Patent number: 9210331
    Abstract: A camera device is provided. The camera device includes a flash unit, an image capture module, and a controller. The flash unit generates a preset flash with a predetermined Correlated Color Temperature value to illuminate an object, and the image capture module captures a test image from the object when the preset flash illuminates the object. The controller determines an adjusted CCT value according to a color difference between the test image and a predetermined color. When the controller has determined the adjusted CCT value, the flash unit generates an adjusted flash with the adjusted CCT value to illuminate the object. When the adjusted flash illuminates the object, the image capture module captures an adjusted image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fu-Cheng Fan, Chih-Jen Hu, Ming-Tien Lin, Chun-Ta Lin
  • Patent number: 9182645
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided, including a housing, a display module, an optical element and a switchable layer. The housing has a first surface and an opaque layer disposed under the first surface, the opaque layer having a first aperture and a second aperture. The display module is disposed under the first surface and overlapped with the first aperture. The optical element is disposed under the opaque layer. The switchable layer is disposed between the optical element and the second aperture and overlapping the second aperture, wherein the switchable layer is capable of being switched between a substantially opaque state and a substantially transparent state. The substantially opaque state prevents viewing of the optical element through the switchable layer and the substantially transparent state allows viewing of the optical element through the switchable layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Chun-Ta Lin, Chih-Jen Hu
  • Patent number: 9160917
    Abstract: A handheld electronic apparatus, an image capturing apparatus and focusing method thereof are provided. The image capturing apparatus includes a main image capturer, an auxiliary image capturer and a controller. The main image capturer performs an image capturing operation on a target object according to a detection focusing distance. The auxiliary image capturer is disposed adjacent to the main image capturer. The auxiliary image capturer performs a plurality of focusing operations on the target object according to a plurality of focusing distances, and generates a plurality of image contrast values. The controller controls the main image capturer and the auxiliary image capturer. The controller selects one of the focusing distances to be the detection focusing distance according to the image contrast values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Chun-Ta Lin, Chih-Jen Hu
  • Patent number: 9088708
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a camera module, first and second pixel extraction interfaces, an image processing module, and a focus controller. The camera module includes a lens, a sensor aligned with the lens along a direction, and a focus actuator connected to the lens. The first and the second pixel extraction interfaces are connected to the sensor to acquire a first image at a first frame rate and a second image at a second frame rate, respectively; the second frame rate is greater than the first frame rate. The image processing module determines depth information according to the second image, receives the first image and outputs a corresponding image file. The focus controller is connected between the image processing module and the focus actuator to drive the focus actuator according to the depth information and to adjust a relative distance between the sensor and the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chun-Ta Lin, Ming-Tien Lin, Chih-Jen Hu, Fu-Cheng Fan
  • Publication number: 20150172564
    Abstract: An active filter includes a transparent area and a non-transparent area; a first cavity arranged in the transparent area and formed between a first pair of electrode plates; a second cavity arranged in the non-transparent area and formed between a second pair of electrode plates, wherein the second cavity connects to the first cavity through a first passage; a first liquid flowing between the first cavity and the second cavity for filtering light within a first wavelength range; and a controller for selectively applying a voltage difference to the first pair of electrode plates or the second pair of electrode plates to make the first liquid flow into one of the first cavity and the second cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Fu-Cheng FAN, Ming-Tien LIN
  • Patent number: 9052426
    Abstract: A display module is provided. The display module includes a frame, a light guide plate, a light source device, a display panel and an optical film. The light guide plate is accommodated within the frame. The light guide plate has a recess. The light source device is disposed between the frame and the light guide plate. The display panel is disposed on the recess and attached to the light guide plate to seal the recess. The optical film is located within the recess. A handheld electronic device having said display module is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Chih-Jen Hu, Chih-Shan Yeh, Chin-Chung Shih, Yuan-Hung Chang
  • Publication number: 20150121688
    Abstract: A fabricating method of a touch cover is provided. The method includes shaping a substrate so that the substrate has an inner plane and an inner side surface extending from the inner plane, wherein the inner plane and the inner side surface are not coplanar. A conductor layer is formed all over the inner plane and the inner side surface of the substrate. The conductor layer is patterned to form a sensing circuit on the inner plane and to form at least a portion of a grounding circuit on the inner side surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Weng-Chang Shen
  • Publication number: 20150077830
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided, including a housing, a display module, an optical element and a switchable layer. The housing has a first surface and an opaque layer disposed under the first surface, the opaque layer having a first aperture and a second aperture. The display module is disposed under the first surface and overlapped with the first aperture. The optical element is disposed under the opaque layer. The switchable layer is disposed between the optical element and the second aperture and overlapping the second aperture, wherein the switchable layer is capable of being switched between a substantially opaque state and a substantially transparent state. The substantially opaque state prevents viewing of the optical element through the switchable layer and the substantially transparent state allows viewing of the optical element through the switchable layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming-Tien LIN, Chun-Ta LIN, Chih-Jen HU
  • Patent number: 8981230
    Abstract: A touch cover including a substrate, a sensing circuit and a grounding circuit is provided. The substrate has an inner plane and an inner side surface extending from the inner plane. The inner plane and the inner side surface are not coplanar. The sensing circuit is disposed on the inner plane. At least a portion of the grounding circuit is disposed on the inner side surface. An electronic apparatus with the touch cover and a fabricating method of the touch cover are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Weng-Chang Shen
  • Publication number: 20150022716
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a camera module, first and second pixel extraction interfaces, an image processing module, and a focus controller. The camera module includes a lens, a sensor aligned with the lens along a direction, and a focus actuator connected to the lens. The first and the second pixel extraction interfaces are connected to the sensor to acquire a first image at a first frame rate and a second image at a second frame rate, respectively; the second frame rate is greater than the first frame rate. The image processing module determines depth information according to the second image, receives the first image and outputs a corresponding image file. The focus controller is connected between the image processing module and the focus actuator to drive the focus actuator according to the depth information and to adjust a relative distance between the sensor and the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Chun-Ta LIN, Ming-Tien LIN, Chih-Jen HU, Fu-Cheng FAN
  • Publication number: 20150015721
    Abstract: A camera device is provided. The camera device includes a flash unit, an image capture module, and a controller. The flash unit generates a preset flash with a predetermined Correlated Color Temperature value to illuminate an object, and the image capture module captures a test image from the object when the preset flash illuminates the object. The controller determines an adjusted CCT value according to a color difference between the test image and a predetermined color. When the controller has determined the adjusted CCT value, the flash unit generates an adjusted flash with the adjusted CCT value to illuminate the object. When the adjusted flash illuminates the object, the image capture module captures an adjusted image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Fu-Cheng FAN, Chih-Jen HU, Ming-Tien LIN, Chun-Ta LIN
  • Publication number: 20150015769
    Abstract: A handheld electronic apparatus, an image capturing apparatus and focusing method thereof are provided. The image capturing apparatus includes a main image capturer, an auxiliary image capturer and a controller. The main image capturer performs an image capturing operation on a target object according to a detection focusing distance. The auxiliary image capturer is disposed adjacent to the main image capturer. The auxiliary image capturer performs a plurality of focusing operations on the target object according to a plurality of focusing distances, and generates a plurality of image contrast values. The controller controls the main image capturer and the auxiliary image capturer. The controller selects one of the focusing distances to be the detection focusing distance according to the image contrast values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Chun-Ta Lin, Chih-Jen Hu
  • Patent number: 8876308
    Abstract: A display module includes a display panel, a first polarized plate, a second polarized plate, a backlight module, a frame and an adhesive tape. The display panel has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first polarized plate is disposed on the first surface, in which the first end of the first polarized plate extends beyond the display panel. The second polarized plate is disposed on the second surface. The backlight module is disposed under the second polarized plate. The frame surrounds the display panel and carries the backlight module. The adhesive tape is adhered to the first end of the first polarized plate and a side surface of the frame. In addition, an electronic device with the above-mentioned display module is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Chih-Jen Hu
  • Publication number: 20140168947
    Abstract: A display module includes a display panel, a first polarized plate, a second polarized plate, a backlight module, a frame and an adhesive tape. The display panel has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first polarized plate is disposed on the first surface, in which the first end of the first polarized plate extends beyond the display panel. The second polarized plate is disposed on the second surface. The backlight module is disposed under the second polarized plate. The frame surrounds the display panel and carries the backlight module. The adhesive tape is adhered to the first end of the first polarized plate and a side surface of the frame. In addition, an electronic device with the above-mentioned display module is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Chih-Jen Hu
  • Patent number: 8749475
    Abstract: A pixel array including a plurality of scan lines and a plurality of data lines disposed crossing the scan lines to define a plurality of sub-pixel regions; at least a controlling structure, disposed in one of the sub-pixel regions and electrically connected to one of the scan lines and data lines; a plurality of sensing signal lines disposed parallel with the data lines and crossing the scan lines to define a plurality of regions having at least one first sub-region and second sub-region; at least one sensing-signal readout device disposed in the first sub-region and electrically connected with one of the scan lines and sensing signal lines; and at least one first sensing pad disposed in the second sub-region and electrically connected to the sensing-signal readout device in the second sub-region. The numbers of the sensing-signal readout devices electrically connected to the respective scan lines are the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Szu-Chieh Chen, Ming-Tien Lin, Pin-Wei Wu
  • Patent number: 8742261
    Abstract: A transparent conductive film includes a number of first transparent conductive stripes extending along a first direction and a number of second transparent conductive stripes extending along a second direction and intersecting the number of first transparent conductive stripes. The first conductive stripes are spaced from each other and extend substantially along a first direction. The second transparent conductive stripes are spaced from each other and extend substantially along a second direction. The first transparent conductive stripes are electrically connected with the second transparent conductive stripes. The first transparent conductive stripes and the second conductive stripes are arranged in patterns such that the transparent conductive film has an anisotropic impedance. The first direction is a low impedance direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Shih Hua Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Tien Lin, Po-Sheng Shih