Patents by Inventor Shun-Tien Lee

Shun-Tien Lee 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: 7680389
    Abstract: A light transceiver module is designed for electronic devices. It forms an electric connection with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module contains a base, a light-emitting device for providing optical signals, a light-receiving device for receiving optical signals, and a main circuit board. The base supports the light-emitting device, the light-receiving device, and the main circuit board. The main circuit board has a pluggable electric connector for connections with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module can be used to simplify and optimize the devices using it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Cheng-Da Shaw, Shun-Tien Lee, Chiung-Hung Wang, Min Sheng Kao, Cheng Hung Tsai, Kun-Yi Shen, Chia Hung Chiu
  • Patent number: 7577321
    Abstract: A hybrid electro-optical circuit board including a plate, a light guiding hole and a light-guide device. The light guiding hole is formed in the plate to be connected to an upper surface and a lower surface of the plate. The light-guide device is formed on the lower surface and covers and contacts the light guiding hole. An optical signal is transmitted between the light-guide device and the upper surface of the plate via the light guiding hole. A metal layer is further formed on an inner wall of the light guiding hole, to reduce the roughness of the inner wall and reflects the optical signal by the reflection characteristics of metal. Further, the light guiding hole is filled with a transparent substance to transmit the optical signal and to stop foreign material from entering the light guiding hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chien-Chun Lu, Shin-Ge Lee, Chun-Hsing Lee, Shun-Tien Lee, Ying-Chih Chen
  • Patent number: 7489872
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical fiber system and method for carrying both CATV and Ethernet signals. The digital signals are translated into higher band by a direct up/down conversion so that analog signals and digital signals are treated as different frequency bands of electrical signals. Then, all the signals are mixed/divided by a power combiner/divider. And then, by using optoelectronic devices, the signals are processed with optoelectronic conversion. The converted optical signals are transmitted in a fiber or a related optical channel having low channel loss yet high capacity. To sum up, the present invention can transmit digital signals together with analog signals in a single wavelength to save the cost of an optical signal system and to provide a convenience on rearranging the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventors: Yi-Jen Chan, Fan-Hsiu Huang, Hsin-Pin Wang, Dong-Ming Lin, Mu-Tao Chu, Shin-Ge Lee, Shun-Tien Lee
  • Patent number: 7440646
    Abstract: An array optical subassembly has a substrate, at least one optical active component, a driver IC, a circuit board and a cover covering the foregoing elements. The substrate has two opposite surfaces, wherein one surface is formed by a lens array and the other surface is formed by metal pads, lines and alignment keys. The optical active component has a source array aligned to the lens array when the optical active component is connected to the metal pads on the substrate. The driver IC and the circuit board are also connected to the metal pads on the substrate to drive the optical active component. The lens array is directly formed on the substrate so the source array is aligned to the lens array very well by the alignment keys when the optical active component connected to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yi-Ming Chen, Chiung-Hung Wang, Shun-Tien Lee, Yao-Ling Cheng, Cherng-Shiun Wu
  • Publication number: 20080138006
    Abstract: A hybrid electro-optical circuit board and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The hybrid electro-optical circuit board includes a plate, and a light guiding hole is formed in the plate for connecting an upper surface and a lower surface of the plate. A light-guide device is formed on the lower surface and covers the light guiding hole for transmitting an optical signal between the light-guide device and the upper surface of the plate via the light guiding hole. A metal layer is formed on an inner wall of the light guiding hole to reduce the roughness of the inner wall and reflects optical signal by the reflection characteristics of metal. Thus, the decay of the intensity of optical signal is reduced. A transparent substance is filled into the light guiding hole for transmitting the optical signal and stopping invaders from entering the light guiding hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chien-Chun Lu, Shin-Ge Lee, Chun-Hsing Lee, Shun-Tien Lee, Ying-Chih Chen
  • Patent number: 7300215
    Abstract: A light transceiver module is designed for electronic devices. It forms an electric connection with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module contains a base, a light-emitting device for providing optical signals, a light-receiving device for receiving optical signals, and a main circuit board. The base supports the light-emitting device, the light-receiving device, and the main circuit board. The main circuit board has a pluggable electric connector for connections with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module can be used to simplify and optimize the devices using it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Cheng-Ta Hsiao, Shun-Tien Lee, Chiung-Hung Wang, Min-Sheng Kao, Cheng-Hung Tsai, Kun-Yi Shen, Chia-Hung Chiu
  • Patent number: 7249896
    Abstract: An array optical sub-assembly includes a base seat, an integrated circuit, a transparent substrate and a photoelectric element. The integrated circuit and the photoelectric element are bonded respectively to the base seat and the transparent substrate. The base seat and the transparent substrate form a sealed space to protect the elements. The photoelectric element and the integrated circuit are separated to avoid thermal interference between the photoelectric element and the integrated circuit. Therefore total performance is increased and fabrication difficulty is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yi-Ming Chen, Ying-Chih Chen, Yao-Ling Cheng, Shun-Tien Lee
  • Publication number: 20070104414
    Abstract: An optoelectric converting substrate includes a substrate, at least one honeycomb-shaped micro-structured optical waveguide embedded in the substrate and having two ends exposed through the substrate, a plurality of optoelectronic elements disposed on the substrate and coupled with the two ends of the honeycomb-shaped micro-structured optical waveguide, and a plurality of IC driving elements disposed on the substrate and electrically connected with the optoelectronic elements by conductive wires to drive the optoelectronic elements such that optical signals are transmitted through the honeycomb-shaped micro-structured optical waveguide. The optoelectric converting substrate can be easily fabricated at a low cost and effectively increases the displacement tolerance of the optoelectronic elements in substrate packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Chu, Ying-Chih Chen, Shun-Tien Lee
  • Publication number: 20070104427
    Abstract: A light transceiver module is designed for electronic devices. It forms an electric connection with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module contains a base, a light-emitting device for providing optical signals, a light-receiving device for receiving optical signals, and a main circuit board. The base supports the light-emitting device, the light-receiving device, and the main circuit board. The main circuit board has a pluggable electric connector for connections with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module can be used to simplify and optimize the devices using it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Cheng-Da Shaw, Shun-Tien Lee, Chiung-Hung Wang, Min Kao, Cheng Tsai, Kun-Yi Shen, Chia Chiu
  • Patent number: 7212702
    Abstract: An optoelectric converting substrate includes a substrate, at least one honeycomb-shaped micro-structured optical waveguide embedded in the substrate and having two ends exposed through the substrate, a plurality of optoelectronic elements disposed on the substrate and coupled with the two ends of the honeycomb-shaped micro-structured optical waveguide, and a plurality of IC driving elements disposed on the substrate and electrically connected with the optoelectronic elements by conductive wires to drive the optoelectronic elements such that optical signals are transmitted through the honeycomb-shaped micro-structured optical waveguide. The optoelectric converting substrate can be easily fabricated at a low cost and effectively increases the displacement tolerance of the optoelectronic elements in substrate packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yen Chu, Ying-Chih Chen, Shun-Tien Lee
  • Patent number: 7139449
    Abstract: An optical transmitter module includes light-emitting devices with coaxial type packaging. Coplanar anode and cathode electrodes of one light-emitting device are mounted on a substrate so that heat generated from the light-emitting device can be effectively dissipated through the substrate. Furthermore, the direct electric connection between the light-emitting device and the substrate eliminates the requirement of wire boding for electric connection, increasing the performance of the optical transmitter module in high speed signal operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shin-Ge Lee, Chun-Hsing Lee, Chih-Li Chen, Chiung-Hung Wang, Shun-Tien Lee
  • Patent number: 7101093
    Abstract: An extending latch mechanism for a pluggable optical module includes a resilient member and a lever coupling with each other. The lever is turnable to drive and deform the resilient member and to retract the resilient member transversely in the optical module so that the optical module may be removed directly. The structure is simple and easy to fabricate and assemble. It is reliable and convenient to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research
    Inventors: Cheng-ta Hsiao, Cheng-Hung Tsai, Shun-Tien Lee, Chun-Sheng Lee
  • Publication number: 20060140550
    Abstract: An array optical sub-assembly includes a base seat, an integrated circuit, a transparent substrate and a photoelectric element. The integrated circuit and the photoelectric element are bonded respectively to the base seat and the transparent substrate. The base seat and the transparent substrate form a sealed space to protect the elements. The photoelectric element and the integrated circuit are separated to avoid thermal interference between the photoelectric element and the integrated circuit. Therefore total performance is increased and fabrication difficulty is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Yi-Ming Chen, Ying-Chih Chen, Yao-Ling Cheng, Shun-Tien Lee
  • Patent number: 7050696
    Abstract: An assembly apparatus for an optical transceiver has a positioning device and an assembly device. The assembly device has a base, a transverse adjustment mechanism adjustably mounted on the base, a clamping mechanism mounted on the transverse adjustment mechanism for clamping a control circuit board, a height adjusting mechanism adjustably mounted on the transverse adjustment mechanism, a longitudinal adjustment mechanism adjustably mounted on the height adjusting mechanism and element holding mechanism adjustably mounted on the longitudinal adjustment mechanism for holding a optical element. Accordingly, an optical transceiver can be conveniently assembled and tested with the assembly apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Min-Sheng Kao, Cheng-Hung Tsai, Cheng-Da Shaw, Shun-Tien Lee
  • Patent number: 7021943
    Abstract: An optical transmission module comprising at least a photoelectric element, a printed circuit board and a flexible printed circuit board is provided. The flexible printed circuit board electrically connects the photoelectrical elements and the printed circuit board. At least a ground plane is formed on the flexible printed circuit board to reduce crosstalk and electromagnetic interference. Transmission lines and impedance formed on the flexible printed circuit board solve the problems of signal distortion and impedance mismatch. The flexible printed circuit board also serves as a flexible interface to solve prior problems of connection stress between the photoelectric element and the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Min Sheng Kao, Cheng Hung Tsai, Chia Hung Chiu, Shun Tien Lee
  • Publication number: 20060067698
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical fiber system and method for carrying both CATV and Ethernet signals. The digital signals are translated into higher band by a direct up/down conversion so that analog signals and digital signals are treated as different frequency bands of electrical signals. Then, all the signals are mixed/divided by a power combiner/divider. And then, by using optoelectronic devices, the signals are processed with optoelectronic conversion. The converted optical signals are transmitted in a fiber or a related optical channel having low channel loss yet high capacity. To sum up, the present invention can transmit digital signals together with analog signals in a single wavelength to save the cost of an optical signal system and to provide a convenience on rearranging the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Yi-Jen Chan, Fan-Hsiu Huang, Hsin-Pin Wang, Dong-Min Lin, Mu-Tao Chu, Shin-Ge Lee, Shun-Tien Lee
  • Patent number: 7004772
    Abstract: A latch mechanism for a pluggable optical module includes a boss in contact with a datum plane of a latch trough to latch and anchor the optical module. When a lever is turned, the boss is turned to press the datum plane and change the relative position to move a sliding member and release the latched and anchored condition of the optical module. The structure is simple and easy to fabricate and assemble. It also is reliable and convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Cheng-Ta Hsiao, Cheng-Hung Tsai, Shun-Tien Lee, Kun-Yi Shen
  • Publication number: 20060030187
    Abstract: A latch mechanism for a pluggable optical module includes a boss in contact with a datum plane of a latch trough to latch and anchor the optical module. When a lever is turned, the boss is turned to press the datum plane and change the relative position to move a sliding member and release the latched and anchored condition of the optical module. The structure is simple and easy to fabricate and assemble. It also is reliable and convenient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Cheng-Ta Hsiao, Cheng-Hung Tsai, Shun-Tien Lee, Kun-Yi Shen
  • Publication number: 20060029335
    Abstract: An extending latch mechanism for a pluggable optical module includes a resilient member and a lever coupling with each other. The lever is turnable to drive and deform the resilient member and to retract the resilient member transversely in the optical module so that the optical module may be removed directly. The structure is simple and easy to fabricate and assemble. It is reliable and convenient to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Cheng-Ta Hsiao, Cheng-Hung Tsai, Shun-Tien Lee, Chun-Sheng Lee
  • Publication number: 20050271333
    Abstract: A light transceiver module is designed for electronic devices. It forms an electric connection with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module contains a base, a light-emitting device for providing optical signals, a light-receiving device for receiving optical signals, and a main circuit board. The base supports the light-emitting device, the light-receiving device, and the main circuit board. The main circuit board has a pluggable electric connector for connections with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module can be used to simplify and optimize the devices using it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Cheng-Ta Hsiao, Shun-Tien Lee, Chiung-Hung Wang, Min-Sheng Kao, Cheng-Hung Tsai, Kun-Yi Shen, Chia-Hung Chiu