Patents by Inventor Tsung Wei Chiang

Tsung Wei Chiang 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: 20070063136
    Abstract: An optical module (100) includes a lens barrel assembly (10), at least one lens (20), a filter (50), and a securing mechanism. The lens barrel assembly includes a first barrel (12) and a second barrel (14). The second barrel includes a clapboard (142) extending from an inner periphery thereof. The clapboard has a central hole (148) defined therein and. The first barrel is engagingly received in the second barrel and abuts the clapboard. The at least one lens is received in the first barrel. The filter is received in the central hole of the second barrel. The securing mechanism is received in the first barrel with a first end thereof abutting the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Patent number: 7192148
    Abstract: An illuminated logo unit (300) includes a reflective device (320), a pattern panel (301), and an illuminator (311). The reflective device includes a bottom portion (323) and a circumferential portion (321). The circumferential portion defines a concavity (360). The pattern panel is disposed over the reflective device, and includes a pattern (304) and a transparent body (302). The illuminating means illuminator is received in the concavity. The illuminated logo unit further includes a transflective film (305) disposed under the pattern panel opposite to the bottom portion. Virtually all light emitting from the illuminating means illuminator is reflected more than once by the circumferential portion, the bottom portion and/or a transflective film before it reaches the pattern, This improves the overall brightness of the illuminated logo unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Chiang Tsai, Chun-Yu Lee, Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Publication number: 20070041106
    Abstract: An optical module (100) includes a lens barrel (10), a lens (201), a filter (40), and a groove (105). The lens is engagingly received in the lens barrel. The filter is engagingly received in the lens barrel with an adhesive. The groove is defined in the lens barrel. The groove is adjacent to an outer periphery of the filter to receive the adhesive so as to prevent it from infiltrating into the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Publication number: 20070030579
    Abstract: An optical module (100) includes a lens barrel (10), a lens (201), and a clip (50). The lens barrel has a groove (104) defined in an inner periphery thereof. The lens is engagingly received in the lens barrel. The clip is received in the groove of lens barrel to fix the lens in the lens barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD
    Inventor: Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Patent number: 7150539
    Abstract: An illuminated pattern device includes a pattern body (32) having a pattern (321), a bottom board (39) having a reflective surface, a plurality of dot light sources arranged on the bottom board, and a frame (36) sandwiched between the pattern body and the bottom board. The pattern defines a projection surface on the bottom board. The dot light sources are evenly arranged on the bottom board such that they provide relatively uniform brightness for the pattern body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ga-Lane Chen, Tsung-Wei Chiang, Chun-Yu Lee, Ming Chiang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20060280831
    Abstract: A press-molding mold includes a first mold part (10), a second mold part (20), a bushing (40), a first latching pin (50) and a second latching pin (70). The second mold part (20) defines a longitudinal central axis (21) and includes a first positioning portion (211) having an annular groove (212) defined in an outer surface thereof and a plurality of first longitudinal holes (213) defined therein. The bushing (40) includes a second positioning portion (430) defining a second longitudinal through hole (432) configured for alignment with one of the first longitudinal holes (213) and a transverse through hole (434) spatially corresponding to the annular groove (212). The first latching pin (50) latchingly extends through the transverse through hole (434) and insertion into the annular groove (212). The second latching pin (70) latchingly extends through the second longitudinal hole (432) and insertion in one of the first longitudinal hole (213).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Publication number: 20060263464
    Abstract: A press-molding mold includes a first mold (10), a second mold (20), a complementary element (30) arranged between the first mold (10) and the second mold (20), a washer (40) arranged between the second mold (10) and the complementary element (30), and a bushing (50) for receiving the first mold (10), the second mold (20), the complementary element (30) and the washer (40) therein. The first mold (10) includes a first molding surface (132) and a second molding surface (134) surrounding the first molding surface (132). The second mold (20) includes a third molding surface (232) spatially corresponding to the first molding surface (132). The complementary element (30) includes a fourth molding surface (321) spatially corresponding to the second molding surface (134). The washer (40) has a thickness custom-tailored for maintaining a desired distance between the fourth molding surface and the second molding surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Patent number: 7136685
    Abstract: A multifunctional portable electronic device (3) includes a base cover (32), a flip cover (30) pivotally connected with the base cover, and a camera (36) mounted on the flip cover. A vision window (304) is defined through the flip cover, adjacent to the camera. A display (34) is defined on an inner face of the base cover. The vision window is positioned at a location corresponding to the display, when the electronic device is in a closed position. When the electronic device is in the closed position, a user can preview images shown on the display before photographing the user. When the electronic device is in an open position, the user can preview images shown on the display before photographing other objects. The portable electronic device of the present invention allows the user to very conveniently preview pictures before taking them, has a simple structure, and has a low cost manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Tsung Wei Chiang
  • Patent number: 7136562
    Abstract: A process for forming a light guide plate with a reflection film includes: (a) providing a light guide plate (30), which has a light input surface (303) with light incident portions (3032), a bottom surface (304), a light output surface (301), and side surfaces (302); (b) attaching protection film (32) on the light incident portions and the light output surface; (c) providing a reflection solution; (d) dipping the light guide plate in the reflection solution; (e) removing the light guide plate from the reflection solution, and solidifying a portion of the reflection solution remaining on the light guide plate to thereby form a reflection film; and (f) removing the protection film to expose the light incident portions and the light output surface. Because the reflection film is directly attached to the light guide plate, there is no gap and no attendant leakage of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Yu Lee, Ming-Chiang Tsai, Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Publication number: 20060228099
    Abstract: A digital camera (100) includes a lens barrel (10), an image sensor (14), a focus driving system (16), and a holder (18). The lens barrel is slidably disposed in the holder. The image sensor is secured on the holder. The focus driving system includes a first driving element and a second driving element. The first driving element is secured on the lens barrel, and the second driving element is secured on the holder according to the first driving element, either the first driving element or the second driving element is an electromagnet, and the other is a magnet element so as to make magnetic interact with the electromagnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Patent number: 7079330
    Abstract: A lens that can be used in a digital camera includes in sequence a first lens element (20), a second lens element (30), a third lens element (40), and a fourth lens element (50). The first lens element is biconvex, and includes a first aspheric surface (22) and a second aspheric surface (24). The second lens is biconcave, and includes a third aspheric surface (32) and a fourth aspheric surface (34). The third lens element is concavo-convex, and includes a fifth aspheric surface (42) and a sixth aspheric surface (44). The fourth lens element includes a seventh aspheric surface (52) and a eighth aspheric surface (54), the seventh aspheric surface and the eighth aspheric surface being wavelike. All of the lens elements are made from plastic. The lens is light, has strong impact resistance, and provides good image quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Yu Lee, Ming-Chiang Tsai, Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Publication number: 20060056068
    Abstract: A lens that can be used in a digital camera includes in sequence a first lens element (20), a second lens element (30), a third lens element (40), and a fourth lens element (50). The first lens element is biconvex, and includes a first aspheric surface (22) and a second aspheric surface (24). The second lens is biconcave, and includes a third aspheric surface (32) and a fourth aspheric surface (34). The third lens element is concavo-convex, and includes a fifth aspheric surface (42) and a sixth aspheric surface (44). The fourth lens element includes a seventh aspheric surface (52) and a eighth aspheric surface (54), the seventh aspheric surface and the eighth aspheric surface being wavelike. All of the lens elements are made from plastic. The lens is light, has strong impact resistance, and provides good image quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Yu Lee, Ming-Chiang Tsai, Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050281046
    Abstract: A fiber display device (200) includes a light source (21), a fiber binding (27) for transmitting light beams from the light source and a brightness modulating system (29) for modulating the transmission of the light beams. The fiber binding includes a plurality of fibers (272), one terminal end of the fibers acting as a light incidence terminal for receiving light beams from the light source, the other terminal end of the fibers acting as a display terminal. The brightness modulating system is disposed between the light incidence terminal and the display terminal. This simplifies the structure and reduces the cost of the fiber display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Yu Lee, Ming-Chiang Tsai, Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050227745
    Abstract: A portable communication device includes a body (11) having a container (111) and a buffer room (115), and a plurality of fragrance releasing apparatuses (12) housed in the container. The body houses main circuitry therein. The buffer room communicates with the container and outside environment. The container also houses a plurality of electrical connectors therein. The electrical connectors are electrically connected with the main circuitry. Each fragrance releasing apparatus includes a vessel (121) with a nozzle (127). Each nozzle includes a heater (128) connecting with and being enabled by the main circuitry via the corresponding electrical connector. When the portable communication device receives an incoming call (or message), predetermined heaters are enabled by the main circuitry to release a fragrance corresponding to the caller (or sender).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tsung-Wei Chiang, Ming-Chiang Tsai, Chun-Yu Lee
  • Patent number: 6950238
    Abstract: An optical leveling module (1) includes a sensitive element (10) with a plurality of sensitive areas (11) thereon, and an optical leveling layer (20) mounted on the sensitive element and including a plurality of lenslets (21) wherein a refractive index of the lenslets progressively increases from a center of the optical leveling layer to a periphery of the optical leveling layer. The optical leveling module further includes an adjusting lens (30) and a filter (40) above the optical leveling layer. The intensity of image is essentially uniform after being adjusted by the optical leveling module. A method for manufacturing an optical leveling layer of the optical leveling module is provided. At first, enhance an optically resistant block's refractive index by doping. Second, cut it into slices. Third, each slice is etched to form a plurality of columns. Finally, each column is fused to form a lenslet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Chiang Tsai, Ga-Lane Chen, Chun-Yu Le, Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050192065
    Abstract: A portable communication device includes a body (11) having a container (111), and a pair of fragrance dispensing apparatuses (12) housed in the container. The body houses main circuitry therein. The container also houses a plurality of electrical connectors therein. The electrical connectors are electrically connected with the main circuitry. Each fragrance dispensing apparatus includes a vessel (121) with a nozzle (127). Each nozzle includes a heater (128) connecting with and being enabled by the main circuitry via the corresponding electrical connector. When the portable communication device receives an incoming call (or message), a predetermined one of the heaters is enabled by the main circuitry to dispense a fragrance corresponding to the caller (or sender).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tsung-Wei Chiang, Ming-Chiang Tsai, Chun-Yu Lee
  • Patent number: 6924471
    Abstract: A light aperture apparatus (1) used with an auto imaging machine comprises an aperture mask (30), a transparent structure (20), and an circuit chip (10), wherein the aperture mask is constructed of an opaque material and has a plurality of holes formed therein. The further the hole is from a center of the aperture mask, the larger the diameter of the hole is. The transparent structure has a plurality of lenslets (26) on it. Each lenslet corresponds in position to a hole of the aperture mask. The circuit chip has a plurality of detector areas (14) surrounded by non-detector areas (15). Each detector area corresponds in position to a lenslet on the transparent structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Yu Lee, Ga-Lane Chen, Ming-Chiang Tsai, Tsung Wei Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050063697
    Abstract: A portable electronic device (10) includes a main body (20), and a pluggable module (30) rotatably attached to the main body. The main body includes a display screen (271) embedded in a front (27) thereof, and two symmetrical grooves (281) defined in opposite sides thereof. Two sockets (283) are defined in side walls of the main body that bound the grooves. Each socket includes an electrical connector electrically connecting with an inner circuit of the main body. The pluggable module includes a frame (31), a camera module (33), a headset module (32), and two tenons (3151, 3171) formed on an inside of the frame. The tenons engage in the sockets of the main body, thereby rotatably attaching the pluggable module to the main body, and electrically connecting the camera and headset modules with the inner circuit of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Ming-Chiang Tsai, Chun-Yu Lee, Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050041413
    Abstract: A process for forming a light guide plate with a reflection film includes: (a) providing a light guide plate (30), which has a light input surface (303) with light incident portions (3032), a bottom surface (304), a light output surface (301), and side surfaces (302); (b) attaching protection film (32) on the light incident portions and the light output surface; (c) providing a reflection solution; (d) dipping the light guide plate in the reflection solution; (e) removing the light guide plate from the reflection solution, and solidifying a portion of the reflection solution remaining on the light guide plate to thereby form a reflection film; and (f) removing the protection film to expose the light incident portions and the light output surface. Because the reflection film is directly attached to the light guide plate, there is no gap and no attendant leakage of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Chun-Yu Lee, Ming-Chiang Tsai, Tsung-Wei Chiang
  • Publication number: 20050041162
    Abstract: A display apparatus (20) includes a display panel (22) having pixels, a movable light shielding plate (23), and a light deflection plate (24). The light shielding plate is interposed between the display panel and the light deflection plate, and includes strip-shaped transparent portions (231) and strip-shaped non-transparent portions (232) alternately arranged thereat. The light deflection plate includes a transparent substrate (243) having light deflection elements (2411) formed thereon. The light deflection elements are arranged in rows, which are spaced apart at predetermined intervals. The light deflection elements respectively correspond to individual pixels of the display panel. When the light shielding plate is positioned so that the transparent portions correspond to the light deflection elements, the light deflection elements operate to provide 3D images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Yu Lee, Ming-Chiang Tsai, Tsung-Wei Chiang