Patents by Inventor Victor Lau

Victor 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: 11094852
    Abstract: Light emitting diode (LED) packages and LED displays utilizing the LED packages are disclosed. LED packages can have a plurality of cavities with each having one or more LEDs. The LEDs can be individually controllable so that the LED package emits the desired color combination of light from the package. The LED packages are arranged with an encapsulant over the cavities that shape the LED package emission to a wide angle or pitch. Some of the LED packages can have three cavities, while others can have four or more cavities. The packages can comprise an encapsulant that forms lenses over the cavities and continues beyond the cavities to cover surfaces of the LED package body. The body can include different anchoring features to improve package reliability by anchoring the encapsulant to the body. One embodiment of an LED display according to the present invention comprises a plurality of LED packages, at least some having a plurality of cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Cree Huizhou Solid State Lighting Company Limited
    Inventors: Chak Hau Charles Pang, Yue Kwong Victor Lau, JuZuo Sheng, Christopher P. Hussell
  • Patent number: 10868220
    Abstract: Light emitting diode (LED) packages and LED displays utilizing the LED packages are disclosed. LED packages can have a plurality of cavities with each having one or more LEDs. The LEDs can be individually controllable so that the LED package emits the desired color combination of light from the package. The LED packages are arranged with an encapsulant over the cavities that shape the LED package emission to a wide angle or pitch. Some of the LED packages can have three cavities, while others can have four or more cavities. The packages can comprise an encapsulant that forms lenses over the cavities and continues beyond the cavities to cover surfaces of the LED package body. The body can include different anchoring features to improve package reliability by anchoring the encapsulant to the body. One embodiment of an LED display according to the present invention comprises a plurality of LED packages, at least some having a plurality of cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Cree Huizhou Solid State Lighting Company Limited
    Inventors: Chak Hau Charles Pang, Yue Kwong Victor Lau, JuZuo Sheng, Christopher P. Hussell
  • Patent number: 10833054
    Abstract: Emitter panels and displays utilizing solid state packages and methods for fabricating the same are disclosed. One emitter panel comprises a raised barrier on a submount defining a plurality of cavities, each cavity having at least one LED in a pixel area. The panel is capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission from the emitters. Solid state displays utilize the emitter panels mounted in relation to one another to generate a message or image. The panels comprise multiple pixels each having at least one light emitter, with each panel capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission of at the pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Inventors: Chi Keung Alex Chan, Zhenyu Zhong, Chak Hau Charles Pang, Yue Kwong Victor Lau, Erzhuang Liu
  • Patent number: 10679973
    Abstract: Emitter packages and LEDs displays utilizing the packages are disclosed, with the packages providing advantages such as reducing the cost and interconnect complexity for the packages and displays. One emitter package comprises a casing with a plurality of cavities, each cavity having at least one LED. A lead frame structure is included integral to the casing, with the at least one LED from each of the cavities mounted to the lead frame structure. The package is capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission from a first and second of the cavities. One LED display utilizes the LED packages mounted in relation to one another to generate a message or image. The LED packages comprise multiple pixels each having at least one LED, with each package capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission of at least a first and second of the pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Cree Huizhou Solid State Lighting Company Limited
    Inventors: Chak Hau Charles Pang, Chi Keung Alex Chan, David Emerson, Yue Kwong Victor Lau, Zhenyu Zhong
  • Publication number: 20200176643
    Abstract: Light emitting diode (LED) packages and LED displays utilizing the LED packages are disclosed. LED packages can have a plurality of cavities with each having one or more LEDs. The LEDs can be individually controllable so that the LED package emits the desired color combination of light from the package. The LED packages are arranged with an encapsulant over the cavities that shape the LED package emission to a wide angle or pitch. Some of the LED packages can have three cavities, while others can have four or more cavities. The packages can comprise an encapsulant that forms lenses over the cavities and continues beyond the cavities to cover surfaces of the LED package body. The body can include different anchoring features to improve package reliability by anchoring the encapsulant to the body. One embodiment of an LED display according to the present invention comprises a plurality of LED packages, at least some having a plurality of cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Chak Hau Charles Pang, Yue Kwong Victor Lau, JuZuo Sheng, Christopher P. Hussell
  • Patent number: 10615324
    Abstract: A side view surface mount light emitting device is disclosed. The light emitting device comprises a side oriented package comprising a floor and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted on the floor. The device further includes a plurality of contact pins in electrical contact, such that the plurality of contact pins protrude from a side of the package, in which at least one of the contact pins is oriented in a direction opposite the remaining contact pins. The LEDs of the device are disposed to emit light in a direction parallel to said mount surface. Some configurations also include a plurality of bond pads, on or a part of the floor, to facilitate electrical connection between the LEDs and the contact pins, in which adjacent bond pads have a tapered shape such that the widest portion of a first bond pad is adjacent to the narrowest portion of a second bond pad. Displays including such devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Cree Huizhou Solid State Lighting Company Limited
    Inventors: Chi Keung Alex Chan, Yue Kwong Victor Lau, Chak Hau Charles Pang, Zhenyu Zhong
  • Publication number: 20200098957
    Abstract: Light emitting diode (LED) packages and LED displays utilizing the LED packages are disclosed. LED packages can have a cavity with emitters arranged in close proximity to approximate a point light source, with each of the packages emitting a color combination of light from the emitters. The LED packages are arranged with an encapsulant or lens over the cavity that shapes the LED package emission to a wide angle or pitch. One embodiment of an LED package according to the present invention comprises a cavity with a plurality LEDs. The LED package also comprises a lens over the cavity to shape the emission of the LEDs to a wider angle along an axis compared to emission of the LEDs without the lens. The LEDs are individually controllable, with the LED package emitting different color combinations of emission from the LEDs. One embodiment of an LED display according to the present invention comprises a plurality of LED packages, at least some having a cavity with a plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Chak Hau Charles PANG, Yue Kwong Victor LAU, JuZuo SHENG, Christopher P. HUSSELL
  • Publication number: 20180005999
    Abstract: Emitter packages and LEDs displays utilizing the packages are disclosed, with the packages providing advantages such as reducing the cost and interconnect complexity for the packages and displays. One emitter package comprises a casing with a plurality of cavities, each cavity having at least one LED. A lead frame structure is included integral to the casing, with the at least one LED from each of the cavities mounted to the lead frame structure. The package is capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission from a first and second of the cavities. One LED display utilizes the LED packages mounted in relation to one another to generate a message or image. The LED packages comprise multiple pixels each having at least one LED, with each package capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission of at least a first and second of the pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Chak Hau Charles Pang, Chi Keung Alex Chan, David Emerson, Yue Kwong Victor Lau, Zhenyu Zhong
  • Patent number: 9722158
    Abstract: A multiple element emitter package is disclosed for increasing color fidelity and heat dissipation, improving current control, and increasing rigidity of the package assembly. In one embodiment, the package comprises a casing with a cavity extending into the interior of the casing from a first main surface. A lead frame is at least partially encased by the casing, the lead frame comprising a plurality of electrically conductive parts carrying a linear array of LEDs. Electrically conductive parts, separate from the parts carrying the LEDs, have a connection pad, wherein the LEDs are electrically coupled to the connection pad, such as by a wire bond. This arrangement allows for a respective electrical signal to be applied to each of the LEDs. The emitter package may be substantially waterproof, and an array of the emitter packages may be used in an LED display such as an indoor and/or outdoor LED screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: CREE HUIZHOU SOLID STATE LIGHTING COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Alex Chi Keung Chan, Yue Kwong Victor Lau, Xuan Wang, David Todd Emerson
  • Patent number: 9711489
    Abstract: Emitter packages and LEDs displays utilizing the packages are disclosed, with the packages providing advantages such as reducing the cost and interconnect complexity for the packages and displays. One emitter package comprises a casing with a plurality of cavities, each cavity having at least one LED. A lead frame structure is included integral to the casing, with the at least one LED from each of the cavities mounted to the lead frame structure. The package is capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission from a first and second of the cavities. One LED display utilizes the LED packages mounted in relation to one another to generate a message or image. The LED packages comprise multiple pixels each having at least one LED, with each package capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission of at least a first and second of the pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: CREE HUIZHOU SOLID STATE LIGHTING COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Chak Hau Charles Pang, Chi Keung Alex Chan, David Emerson, Yue Kwong Victor Lau, Zhenyu Zhong
  • Publication number: 20170009971
    Abstract: Emitter panels and displays utilizing solid state packages and methods for fabricating the same are disclosed. One emitter panel comprises a raised barrier on a submount defining a plurality of cavities, each cavity having at least one LED in a pixel area. The panel is capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission from the emitters. Solid state displays utilize the emitter panels mounted in relation to one another to generate a message or image. The panels comprise multiple pixels each having at least one light emitter, with each panel capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission of at the pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: CREE HUIZHOU SOLID STATE LIGHTING COMAPNY LIMITED
    Inventors: Chi Keung Alex CHAN, Zhenyu ZHONG, Chak Hau Charies PANG, Yue Kwong Victor LAU, Erzhuang LIU
  • Patent number: 9298867
    Abstract: A system for simulating operation of an electrical device includes a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and a host machine. The PCBA includes a communications module, modular power switching modules (PSMs), and modular cells. Using an associated method, each PSM applies a predetermined pulse width modulation (PWM) duty cycle to AC input power to generate a calibrated DC output voltage. The cells, which are connected to a respective PSM, include a microcontroller. The host machine transmits a controller area network (CAN) cell state message to the communications module. The communications module converts the cell state messages into corresponding serial messages, and transmits the serial messages to the microprocessors of the cells to cause the cells to set their states to the desired simulation state. The cells generate the desired simulation state using PWM and transmit a cell status message back to the host machine via the communications module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Hector A. Valerio, Nathaniel Jennings, Victor Lau, Nicole Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20140367712
    Abstract: A side view surface mount light emitting device is disclosed. The light emitting device comprises a side oriented package comprising a floor and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted on the floor. The device further includes a plurality of contact pins in electrical contact, such that the plurality of contact pins protrude from a side of the package, in which at least one of the contact pins is oriented in a direction opposite the remaining contact pins. The LEDs of the device are disposed to emit light in a direction parallel to said mount surface. Some configurations also include a plurality of bond pads, on or a part of the floor, to facilitate electrical connection between the LEDs and the contact pins, in which adjacent bond pads have a tapered shape such that the widest portion of a first bond pad is adjacent to the narrowest portion of a second bond pad. Displays including such devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: CHI KEUNG ALEX CHAN, YUE KWONG VICTOR LAU, CHAK HAU CHARLES PANG, ZHENYU ZHONG
  • Publication number: 20140353694
    Abstract: Emitter packages and LEDs displays utilizing the packages are disclosed, with the packages providing advantages such as reducing the cost and interconnect complexity for the packages and displays. One emitter package comprises a casing with a plurality of cavities, each cavity having at least one LED. A lead frame structure is included integral to the casing, with the at least one LED from each of the cavities mounted to the lead frame structure. The package is capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission from a first and second of the cavities. One LED display utilizes the LED packages mounted in relation to one another to generate a message or image. The LED packages comprise multiple pixels each having at least one LED, with each package capable of receiving electrical signals for independently controlling the emission of at least a first and second of the pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Chak Hau Charles Pang, Chi Keung Alex Chan, David Emerson, Yue Kwong Victor Lau, Zhanyu Zhong
  • Publication number: 20130346052
    Abstract: A system for simulating operation of an electrical device includes a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and a host machine. The PCBA includes a communications module, modular power switching modules (PSMs), and modular cells. Using an associated method, each PSM applies a predetermined pulse width modulation (PWM) duty cycle to AC input power to generate a calibrated DC output voltage. The cells, which are connected to a respective PSM, include a microcontroller. The host machine transmits a controller area network (CAN) cell state message to the communications module. The communications module converts the cell state messages into corresponding serial messages, and transmits the serial messages to the microprocessors of the cells to cause the cells to set their states to the desired simulation state. The cells generate the desired simulation state using PWM and transmit a cell status message back to the host machine via the communications module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Hector A. Valerio, Nathaniel Jennings, Victor Lau, Nicole Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 8370581
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method comprises measuring memory access latency for a prefetch cycle associated with a transmission of data from a memory device to a destination device such as a storage device. Hereafter, the prefetch rate is dynamically adjusted based on the measured memory access latency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Victor Lau, Pak-lung Seto, Eric J. DeHaemer
  • Patent number: 8368112
    Abstract: A multiple element emitter package is disclosed for increasing color fidelity and heat dissipation, improving current control, increasing rigidity of the package assembly. In one embodiment, the package comprises a surface-mount device a casing with a cavity extending into the interior of the casing from a first main surface is provided. A lead frame is at least partially encased by the casing, the lead frame comprising a plurality of electrically conductive parts carrying a linear array of light emitting devices (LEDs). Electrically conductive parts, separate from parts carrying the LEDs have a connection pad, wherein the LEDs are electrically coupled to a connection pad, such as by a wire bond. This lead frame arrangement allows for a respective electrical signal can be applied to each of the LEDs. The emitter package may be substantially waterproof, and an array of the emitter packages may be used in an LED display such as an indoor and/or outdoor LED screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Cree Huizhou Opto Limited
    Inventors: Chi Keung Alex Chan, Yue Kwong Victor Lau, Xuan Wang, David Emerson
  • Patent number: 8149854
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to process a plurality of I/O sequences associated with a storage device. A task context pre-fetch engine pre-fetches a task context from a task context memory based on a pre-fetch request. At least a multi-threaded transmit transport layer (T×TL) processes the plurality of I/O sequences from an I/O pool simultaneously. The multi-threaded T×TL generates the pre-fetch request and one or more frames from the plurality of I/O sequences. A switch fabric and controller routes the frame to a link layer associated with the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Victor Lau, Pak-lung Seto
  • Patent number: 8135869
    Abstract: Methods of scheduling tasks in computer systems architectures are disclosed. In one aspect, a method may include comparing a connection address of a first node with a connection address of a second node, determining that the connection address of the first node matches the connection address of the second node, and scheduling tasks to the first and second nodes based, at least in part, on the determination. Apparatus to implement task scheduling, and systems including the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Naichih Chang, Victor Lau, Pak-lung Seto, William Halleck
  • Patent number: 8032675
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, system (including a circuit card), and integrated circuit for initializing a buffer pool, such that the buffer pool includes a plurality of data buffers available for use during a plurality of I/O transfers. In response to the initiation of a first I/O transfer concerning a first data portion being transferred from a first data source to a first data target, the first data portion is written to a first portion of the plurality of data buffers. The first data portion is transferred to the first data target, and the first portion of the plurality of data buffers is released back to the buffer pool for use during one or more subsequent I/O transfers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Naichih Chang, Pak-Lung Seto, Victor Lau