Abstract: An optical sensing system comprising: a processing circuit; an optical sensor, configured to sense first optical data respectively in first sensing time intervals; and a TOF (Time of Flight) optical sensor, configured to sense second optical data respectively in second sensing time intervals. The processing circuit computes a distance between a first object and the optical sensing system according to the second optical data. The first sensing time intervals do not overlap with the second sensing time intervals.

Abstract: There is provided an optical navigation device including a substrate, a light sensor, a first light source, a second light source and a light directing member. The light sensor is arranged on the substrate and has a field of view (FOV) perpendicular to the substrate. The emission light of the first light source forms a first illumination light beam after passing the light directing member. The emission light of the second light source forms a second illumination light beam after passing the light directing member. A first crossover region of the first illumination light beam with the FOV is closer to the substrate than a second crossover region of the second illumination light beam with the FOV.

Abstract: An optical package includes: a Printed Circuit Board including a plurality of cut-out sections; a lens, including a first plurality of protrusions corresponding respectively to the plurality of cut-out sections, wherein when the lens is placed under the PCB, the protrusions will pass through the cut-out sections; and a sensor for attaching on to the lens and the PCB. The first plurality of protrusions has a shape from the group including: snap features, guide posts and guide posts with tight-fit ribs.

Abstract: There is provided an optical navigation module including an optical package and a light reflective element. The optical package includes an image sensor which has a sensor surface. The light reflective element is configured to reflect light propagating parallel to the sensor surface to light propagating perpendicular to the sensor surface to impinge on the sensor surface thereby performing the lateral detection.

Abstract: There is provided an illumination system of a navigation device including a light beam shaping optics, and a first light source and a second light source having different characteristics. The light beam shaping optics is used to shape light beams emitted by the first light source and the second light source to illuminate a work surface with substantially identical incident angles and/or beam sizes.

Abstract: There is provided a navigation device including a light source, a light guide and a light sensor. The navigation device is operated relative to a work surface. The light source generates an illumination beam passing through the light guide to generate an illuminated area on the work surface. The light sensor receives reflected light from the illuminated area via the light guide. When a working gap between the navigation device and the work surface is increased, a first size of the illuminated area in a first direction is substantially identical to a first initial size of the illumination beam in the first direction after just leaving the light guide, and a second size of the illuminated area in a second direction is smaller than a second initial size of the illumination beam in the second direction after just leaving the light guide.

Abstract: An optical lens, comprising: a first part, comprising a first surface; and a second part, comprising a second surface, a third surface and at least one concave portion. The first surface and the second surface are not parallel with the third surface, the first part protrudes from the third surface, and the first surface and the second surface are connected with the third surface.

Abstract: An optical navigation device includes a casing, a circuit board, an illumination light source and an optical receiver. The casing is movably located above a navigation surface. The circuit board is disposed inside the casing. The illumination light source is disposed on the circuit board and adapted to provide an illumination channel toward the navigation surface. The optical receiver is disposed adjacent to the illumination light source. An imaging channel of the optical receiver is substantially parallel to a planar normal vector of the navigation surface, and the optical receiver is adapted to identify features on the navigation surface within a range crossed by the imaging channel and the illumination channel for providing navigation information.

Abstract: There is provided an optical encoder including an encoding medium, a substrate, a light source and a light sensor. The encoding medium includes an index track and a position track. The light source is arranged at a first surface of the substrate to emit light toward the index track and the position track. The light sensor is arranged at a second surface of the substrate, and has a first light sensing region and a second light sensing region for receiving reflective light respectively from the index track and the position track.

Abstract: An optical mouse operated with respect to an illuminated surface outside the optical mouse is provided. The optical mouse includes a light source configured to emit a light beam, and a light pipe including a first optical element and a second optical element. The light beam enters the light pipe through the first optical element, and then propagates in the light pipe from the first optical element to the second optical element without reflection, and then leaves the light pipe through the second optical element, and then illuminates the illuminated surface. The light pipe does not have any protrusion extending therefrom and attached to a front surface of the light source.

Abstract: There is provided an optical encoder including an encoding medium, a substrate, a light source and a light sensor. The encoding medium includes an index track and a position track. The light source is arranged at a first surface of the substrate to emit light toward the index track and the position track. The light sensor is arranged at a second surface of the substrate, and has a first light sensing region and a second light sensing region for receiving reflective light respectively from the index track and the position track.

Abstract: An optical lens comprising: a first part, comprising a first surface; a second part, comprising a second surface and at least one concave portion, wherein at least portion of the first surface and at least portion of the second surface are cylindrical. The second part further comprises a third surface, wherein the first surface and the second surface are not parallel with the third surface. The first part protrudes from the third surface. The optical lens can be attached to a barrel or an optical sensor without connection components or adhesive material. Therefore, the process of manufacturing the optical data capturing device can be simplified and related cost can be reduced.

Abstract: The invention provides an optical sensor package. The optical sensor package includes: a substrate; a sensor disposed on the substrate; a glass cover disposed directly on the sensor; and a cap disposed on the substrate comprised of a solid perimeter surrounding the sensor and a ceiling having a cut-out section above the glass cover. The thickness of the cap is 0.20 mm.

Abstract: An optical mouse operated with respect to an illuminated surface outside the optical mouse is provided. The optical mouse includes a light source configured to emit a light beam, and a light pipe including a first optical element and a second optical element. The light beam enters the light pipe through the first optical element, and then propagates in the light pipe from the first optical element to the second optical element without reflection, and then leaves the light pipe through the second optical element, and then illuminates the illuminated surface. The light pipe does not have any protrusion extending therefrom and attached to a front surface of the light source.

Abstract: An optical package includes: a Printed Circuit Board including a plurality of cut-out sections; a lens, including a first plurality of protrusions corresponding respectively to the plurality of cut-out sections, wherein when the lens is placed under the PCB, the protrusions will pass through the cut-out sections; and a sensor for attaching on to the lens and the PCB. The first plurality of protrusions has a shape from the group including: snap features, guide posts and guide posts with tight-fit ribs.

Abstract: The invention provides an optical sensor package. The optical sensor package includes: a printed circuit board (PCB); a sensor disposed on the PCB; a glass cover disposed directly on the sensor; and an aperture disposed on the PCB comprised of a solid perimeter surrounding the sensor and a ceiling having a cut-out section above the glass cover. The cut-out section of the ceiling is smaller in area than the glass cover. The part of the aperture ceiling which overhangs the glass cover is thicker than the remaining part. The optical sensor package further includes an LED die disposed on the PCB, and Kapton tape placed over the ceiling of the aperture.

Abstract: The invention provides an optical sensor package. The optical sensor package includes: a printed circuit board (PCB); a sensor disposed on the PCB; a glass cover disposed directly on the sensor; and an aperture disposed on the PCB comprised of a solid perimeter surrounding the sensor and a ceiling having a cut-out section above the glass cover. The cut-out section of the ceiling is smaller in area than the glass cover. The part of the aperture ceiling which overhangs the glass cover is thicker than the remaining part. The optical sensor package further includes an LED die disposed on the PCB, and Kapton tape placed over the ceiling of the aperture.

Abstract: There is provided a module package including a substrate, a photo sensor chip, a molded transparent layer and a glass filter. The substrate has an upper surface. The photo sensor chip is attached to the upper surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the substrate. The molded transparent layer covers the photo sensor chip and a part of the upper surface of the substrate, wherein a top surface of the molded transparent layer is formed with a receptacle opposite to the photo sensor chip. The glass filter is accommodated in the receptacle.

Abstract: There is provided an illumination system of a navigation device including a light beam shaping optics, and a first light source and a second light source having different characteristics. The light beam shaping optics is used to shape light beams emitted by the first light source and the second light source to illuminate a work surface with substantially identical incident angles and/or beam sizes.

Abstract: There is provided an image module package including a substrate, a photo sensor chip, a molded transparent layer and a glass filter. The substrate has an upper surface. The photo sensor chip is attached to the upper surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the substrate. The molded transparent layer covers the photo sensor chip and a part of the upper surface of the substrate, wherein a top surface of the molded transparent layer is formed with a receptacle opposite to the photo sensor chip. The glass filter is accommodated in the receptacle.