Patents by Inventor Royce Yu-Chun Hong

Royce Yu-Chun Hong 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: 20230209007
    Abstract: A method for performing image processing is provided. In the method, an input image is obtained. A detection of at least one human is performed based on the input image. In a case that only one human is detected based on the input image, a determination of an output region within the input image is performed based on a face orientation of the only one human detected, and an output image is generated based on the output region within the input image. In addition, an image processing device and a non-transitory computer-readable medium using the method are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Royce Yu-Chun Hong, Shih-Chi Huang, Ke-Hwa Weng, Chih-Kang Tuan
  • Patent number: 11528448
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a camera device and system for video conferences and method of using the same and, more particularly, a camera device and system including multiple cameras providing a wide overall view of a space and a series of narrow views of different portions of the space, and a mechanical assembly which enables the camera device and system to serve both as a video camera and also as a document camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: IPEVO, INC.
    Inventors: Royce Yu-Chun Hong, Mu Hau Kao, Jakob Johann Reuter
  • Patent number: 11520119
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an electronic device accessory and a method of using such electrical device accessory to convert a built-in camera or webcam of the electronic device into an adjustable camera using the mirror reflection, allowing the built-in camera or webcam to operate, for example, as a document camera. The electronic device accessory comprises at least a foldable main body and a mirror adapted to attach to the main body. The electronic device accessory is configured to clip onto the electronic device. The electronic device includes a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a mobile phone, a tablet, an e-reader or any other electronic device that has a built-in camera. More particularly, the electronic device accessory is preferably a foldable laptop computer camera accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: IPEVO, INC.
    Inventors: Royce Yu-Chun Hong, Mu Hau Kao
  • Publication number: 20210396952
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an electronic device accessory and a method of using such electrical device accessory to convert a built-in camera or webcam of the electronic device into an adjustable camera using the mirror reflection, allowing the built-in camera or webcam to operate, for example, as a document camera. The electronic device accessory comprises at least a foldable main body and a mirror adapted to attach to the main body. The electronic device accessory is configured to clip onto the electronic device. The electronic device includes a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a mobile phone, a tablet, an e-reader or any other electronic device that has a built-in camera. More particularly, the electronic device accessory is preferably a foldable laptop computer camera accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Royce Yu-Chun HONG, Mu Hau KAO
  • Publication number: 20210364896
    Abstract: A foldable camera stand is disclosed which includes an elongated base plate, an imaging device, and an elongated first arm plate with a first end movably coupled to the base plate and a second end pivotally connected to the imaging device, the first end being opposite to the second end, wherein the imaging device and the first arm plate are approximately in the same plane which is substantially parallel to the base plate when the camera stand is in a folded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Ipevo, Inc.
    Inventors: Royce Yu-Chun Hong, Mu Hao Kao
  • Patent number: 11106117
    Abstract: A foldable camera stand is disclosed which includes an elongated base plate, an imaging device, and an elongated first arm plate with a first end movably coupled to the base plate and a second end pivotally connected to the imaging device, the first end being opposite to the second end, wherein the imaging device and the first arm plate are approximately in the same plane which is substantially parallel to the base plate when the camera stand is in a folded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: IPEVO, INC.
    Inventors: Royce Yu-Chun Hong, Mu Hao Kao
  • Publication number: 20210103206
    Abstract: A foldable camera stand is disclosed which includes an elongated base plate, an imaging device, and an elongated first arm plate with a first end movably coupled to the base plate and a second end pivotally connected to the imaging device, the first end being opposite to the second end, wherein the imaging device and the first arm plate are approximately in the same plane which is substantially parallel to the base plate when the camera stand is in a folded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Royce Yu-Chun Hong, Mu Hao Kao
  • Publication number: 20200387053
    Abstract: A foldable camera stand is disclosed which includes an elongated container having a removable lid, a camera connected on a first end of the removable lid, a mounting fixture pivotally connected to a second end of the lid, the mounting fixture having a protruding member, an arm having a first end pivotally connected to the container and a second end pivotally connected to the protruding member, wherein when the removable lid covers the container, the camera and the arm are kept inside the container, and when the removable lid is lifted to an elevated position, the arm alone holds the removable lid in the elevated position without drifting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventor: ROYCE YU-CHUN HONG
  • Patent number: D643845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Ipevo Corp.
    Inventor: Royce Yu-Chun Hong
  • Patent number: D646278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: IPEVO Corp.
    Inventor: Royce Yu-Chun Hong
  • Patent number: D651635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: IPEVO Corp.
    Inventor: Royce Yu-Chun Hong
  • Patent number: D652045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Ipevo Corp.
    Inventor: Royce Yu-Chun Hong
  • Patent number: D717855
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ipevo Corp.
    Inventor: Royce Yu-Chun Hong
  • Patent number: D783615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: IPEVO CORP.
    Inventor: Royce Yu-Chun Hong
  • Patent number: D783616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Ipevo Corp.
    Inventor: Royce Yu-Chun Hong
  • Patent number: D805076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Ipevo Corp.
    Inventor: Royce Yu-Chun Hong
  • Patent number: D854599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: IPEVO Corp.
    Inventors: Royce Yu-Chun Hong, Chen-Han Hsieh
  • Patent number: D993301
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: IPEVO, INC.
    Inventors: Royce Yu-Chun Hong, Mu Hau Kao, Jakob Johann Reuter