Patents by Inventor Ronnie C. Lau

Ronnie C. Lau 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).

  • Patent number: 6849794
    Abstract: A server stores audio and coordinated video digital files in a library, and upon requests supplies individual files to multiple dedicates processors under sole control of the server. Music files have separate vocal and specific instrument channels. The processor supplies single channels to amplifiers and speakers having controlled frequency ranges capable of reproducing only the frequencies on the individual channels. Images from the video files are projected on screens around and above an audience seated on swivel chairs. Coordinated sounds emanate from speakers distributed over the screens. Bus-like wiring extends, from the processor. Individual speaker wires connect to ends of bundled conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventors: Ronnie C. Lau, Michael P. Lau
  • Patent number: 5703702
    Abstract: A tight packed array of amplitude controlled in-phase light emitters produces dynamic real holographic images. A partially reflecting mirror is applied to a planar array of amplitude controlled laser diode emitters which are stimulated by each other. The emitters are forced into phase with each other by partially reflecting light energy from adjacent row and column elements onto each other. Incident energy stimulates the element receiving the energy to fire in phase with the incident energy. The array may be forced in phase by directly illumination from a master laser. A single laser is used to illuminate a flat surface containing an array of transmissive apertures which act as emitters. Amplitudes are controlled by liquid crystals. Light from the emitters forms an image which changes according to amplitudes of the individual emitters. Optical focal plane reducers reduce the effective inter element spacing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Inventors: Patrick E. Crane, Ronnie C. Lau
  • Patent number: 5621833
    Abstract: Stackable waveguides provide for spaced superposition of multiple two-dimensional planar arrays while closely packing pixels in an array. Multiple ports of each waveguide accommodate a collimated beam input. The beam is reflectively split to allow control or detection by strategically placed two-dimensional arrays of control or sensing elements. These elements may be any number of different kinds of control devices or, if used to receive, detectors. One embodiment of the present invention has six port modules horizontally and vertically stacked with other six port modules. The devices can be stacked in such a way that the chip carriers can be caused not to interfere with each other. Circuits and two-dimensional arrays are spaced within the stacks while the outputs are tightly packed. Multiple port module configurations are horizontally and vertically stacked to produce a tightly packed array of programmable pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Inventors: Ronnie C. Lau, Patrick E. Crane