Patents by Inventor Wei-Chieh Yang
Wei-Chieh Yang 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).
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Patent number: 12506982Abstract: A correction device includes: an offset updating unit, a calculating unit and a gain stretching unit. The offset updating unit is configured to generate a plurality of updated offset values according to a plurality of base offset values, wherein each of the plurality of updated offset values corresponding to one column of pixel values among a plurality of columns of pixel values generated by an image sensor. The calculating unit is configured to generate a plurality of columns of corrected pixel values according to the plurality of updated offset values and the plurality of columns of pixel values. The gain stretching unit is coupled to the calculating unit and configured to determine a compensation gain according to the plurality of updated offset values and accordingly generate a plurality of columns of output pixel values according to the compensation gain and the plurality of columns of corrected pixel values.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2024Date of Patent: December 23, 2025Assignee: Himax Imaging LimitedInventors: Wei-Chieh Yang, Po-Chang Chen, Felix Su
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Publication number: 20250285214Abstract: A red, green, blue and infrared (RGBIR) image processing system includes an RGBIR-Bayer converter that converts RGBIR raw data to Bayer raw data, and a Bayer-RGB converter that converts the Bayer raw data to RGB color data. The Bayer-RGB converter includes a color adjusting device that adjusts color information of the Bayer raw data, thereby generating adjusted data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2024Publication date: September 11, 2025Inventors: Wei-Chieh Yang, Po-Chang Chen
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Publication number: 20250234105Abstract: A correction device includes: an offset updating unit, a calculating unit and a gain stretching unit. The offset updating unit is configured to generate a plurality of updated offset values according to a plurality of base offset values, wherein each of the plurality of updated offset values corresponding to one column of pixel values among a plurality of columns of pixel values generated by an image sensor. The calculating unit is configured to generate a plurality of columns of corrected pixel values according to the plurality of updated offset values and the plurality of columns of pixel values. The gain stretching unit is coupled to the calculating unit and configured to determine a compensation gain according to the plurality of updated offset values and accordingly generate a plurality of columns of output pixel values according to the compensation gain and the plurality of columns of corrected pixel values.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2024Publication date: July 17, 2025Applicant: Himax Imaging LimitedInventors: Wei-Chieh Yang, Po-Chang Chen, Felix Su
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Publication number: 20240420441Abstract: An occupancy sensing device comprises an ROI readout unit, configured to excerpt an ROI image from a plurality of consecutive images in response to an ROI request; an object tracking unit, coupled to the ROI readout unit, configured to perform object tracking to obtain a moving object list according to motion data of the plurality of consecutive images, determine to send the ROI request according to a first policy, and determine an object tracking result according to the moving object list and an object recognition result; an object recognition unit, coupled to the ROI readout unit, configured to perform object recognition to obtain the object recognition result according to the ROI image; and an occupancy determination unit, coupled to the object tracking unit, configured to determine an occupancy status according to the object tracking result; wherein the first policy comprises an appearance and a disappearance of an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2023Publication date: December 19, 2024Applicant: Himax Imaging LimitedInventors: Wei-Chieh Yang, Po-Chang Chen
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Patent number: 11382202Abstract: A method of controlling a lighting fixture based on motion detection includes: receiving a plurality of captured image frames; obtaining a plurality of resampled image frames by resampling the captured image frames according to regional characteristics of the resampled image frames; dynamically adjusting a sensitivity for motion detection according to the regional characteristics of the resampled image frames; performing motion detection on the resampled image frames according to the sensitivity; and controlling the lighting fixture according to a result of the motion detection.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Himax Imaging LimitedInventors: Wei-Chieh Yang, Po-Chang Chen, Yuan-Chih Peng
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Patent number: 11321850Abstract: A presence detection system includes a camera that captures an image; an appearance-based detector that detects appearance of an object according to the image, thereby outputting an appearance-detection signal that is asserted when the appearance is detected; a proximity detector that detects motion of the object on a predetermined detection window on the image, thereby outputting a proximity-detection signal that is asserted when the motion is detected; and a fusion unit that receives the appearance-detection signal and the proximity-detection signal, thereby outputting an object-presence signal that is asserted when the appearance-detection signal or the proximity-detection signal is asserted.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Himax Imaging LimitedInventors: Po-Chang Chen, Yuan-Chih Peng, Wei-Chieh Yang, Wei-Chun Mai
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Publication number: 20220070987Abstract: A method of controlling a lighting fixture based on motion detection includes: receiving a plurality of captured image frames; obtaining a plurality of resampled image frames by resampling the captured image frames according to regional characteristics of the resampled image frames; dynamically adjusting a sensitivity for motion detection according to the regional characteristics of the resampled image frames; performing motion detection on the resampled image frames according to the sensitivity; and controlling the lighting fixture according to a result of the motion detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Wei-Chieh Yang, Po-Chang Chen, Yuan-Chih Peng
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Patent number: 11252340Abstract: A motion detection system with flicker compensation includes an image sensor that captures a first image for motion detection and a second image for flicker detection, the second image having a resolution lower than the first image; a controller that controls the image sensor to output either the first image or the second image; a motion detection device that receives first images and performs motion detection on the first images; and a flicker detection device that receives second images and performs flicker detection on the second images to generate a time offset, which is fed to the controller to update a wakeup cycle for coordinating the image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Himax Imaging LimitedInventors: Wei-Chieh Yang, Po-Chang Chen, Po-Fang Chen
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Patent number: 11252337Abstract: A method for controlling an image capturing device that is operated according to a startup signal includes: configuring an image sensor array of the image capturing device by a first context to output a high-resolution image with a relatively long exposure time to a post-device; switching the first context to a second context based on the high-resolution image and a wide convergence zone; configuring the image sensor array by the second context to output one or more low-resolution images with relatively short exposure times in order to update an exposure value based on the low-resolution images; and updating the exposure value based on a narrow convergence zone to configure the image sensor array.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Himax Imaging LimitedInventors: Wei-Chieh Yang, Po-Chang Chen, Po-Fang Chen
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Publication number: 20220012900Abstract: A presence detection system includes a camera that captures an image; an appearance-based detector that detects appearance of an object according to the image, thereby outputting an appearance-detection signal that is asserted when the appearance is detected; a proximity detector that detects motion of the object on a predetermined detection window on the image, thereby outputting a proximity-detection signal that is asserted when the motion is detected; and a fusion unit that receives the appearance-detection signal and the proximity-detection signal, thereby outputting an object-presence signal that is asserted when the appearance-detection signal or the proximity-detection signal is asserted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Po-Chang Chen, Yuan-Chih Peng, Wei-Chieh Yang, Wei-Chun Mai
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Patent number: 9871972Abstract: An auto exposure control system includes a mean statistics unit that generates a weighted mean brightness value for an image array; a target control unit that determines a target brightness value according to an ambient status that is determined in accordance with an ambient light value, wherein, in one embodiment, the weighted mean brightness value is used as the ambient light value; a stabilization unit that generates stabilization control signals for the target control unit according to the ambient light value and ambient status information provided by the target control unit; and an exposure value control unit that computes a desired exposure value by comparing the target brightness value with the weighted mean brightness value and determines an exposure command according to the desired exposure value.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignees: Himax Imaging Limited, Himax Technologies LimitedInventors: Po-Chang Chen, Po-Fang Chen, Wei-Chieh Yang
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Publication number: 20170366725Abstract: An auto exposure control system includes a mean statistics unit that generates a weighted mean brightness value for an image array; a target control unit that determines a target brightness value according to an ambient status that is determined in accordance with an ambient light value, wherein, in one embodiment, the weighted mean brightness value is used as the ambient light value; a stabilization unit that generates stabilization control signals for the target control unit according to the ambient light value and ambient status information provided by the target control unit; and an exposure value control unit that computes a desired exposure value by comparing the target brightness value with the weighted mean brightness value and determines an exposure command according to the desired exposure value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Po-Chang Chen, Po-Fang Chen, Wei-Chieh Yang
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Patent number: 9431467Abstract: A first etching stop layer and an active layer are formed on an inner surface of a first glass substrate, and a second etching stop layer and a cover layer are formed on an inner surface of a second glass substrate. A display media is formed between the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate. A first passivation layer is formed on an outer surface of the second glass substrate. A first etching process is performed to expose the first etching stop layer. A first flexible substrate is formed on the exposed first etching stop layer, and a second passivation layer is formed on the first flexible substrate. The first passivsation layer is removed. A second etching process is performed to expose the second etching stop layer. A second flexible substrate is formed on the exposed second etching stop layer, and the second passivation layer is removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Jong-Wen Chwu, Chao-Cheng Lin, Che-Yao Wu, Yu-Chen Liu, Wei-Chieh Yang
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Publication number: 20160087020Abstract: A first etching stop layer and an active layer are formed on an inner surface of a first glass substrate, and a second etching stop layer and a cover layer are formed on an inner surface of a second glass substrate. A display media is formed between the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate. A first passivation layer is formed on an outer surface of the second glass substrate. A first etching process is performed to expose the first etching stop layer. A first flexible substrate is formed on the exposed first etching stop layer, and a second passivation layer is formed on the first flexible substrate. The first passivsation layer is removed. A second etching process is performed to expose the second etching stop layer. A second flexible substrate is formed on the exposed second etching stop layer, and the second passivation layer is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Jong-Wen Chwu, Chao-Cheng Lin, Che-Yao Wu, Yu-Chen Liu, Wei-Chieh Yang
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Patent number: 8625066Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate and a sealant. The first substrate has a display region and a sealant coating region, the sealant coating region surrounds the display region. The second substrate is disposed above the first substrate. The sealant is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and is located in the sealant coating region. The sealant includes at least one corner portion and a plurality of strip-shaped portions. The adjacent strip-shaped portions intersect at the corner portion, and a maximum width of the corner portion is larger than widths of the strip-shaped portions. A manufacturing method of the display panel is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.Inventors: Wei-Chieh Yang, Wei-Yi Chien, Yu-Rung Huang
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Patent number: 8368863Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) panel including a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a photo-curable sealant, and a first light-shielding pattern is provided. The liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The photo-curable sealant is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the photo-curable sealant surrounds and is in contact with the liquid crystal layer. The first light-shielding pattern is disposed on the first substrate, wherein a portion of the sidewall of the first light-shielding pattern is substantially aligned with a portion of the sidewall of the first substrate, and the first light-shielding pattern is only overlapped with an outer edge of the photo-curable sealant or is not overlapped with the photo-curable sealant.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Wei-Chieh Yang, Wen-Yi Hsu, Wei-Yi Chien, Mei-Lien Huang, Wei-Chen Tsai, Yu-Chen Liu, Chih-Hsiao Tseng
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Manufacturing method of flexible display panel and manufacturing method of electro-optical apparatus
Patent number: 8298431Abstract: A first etching stop layer and an active layer are formed on an inner surface of a first glass substrate, and a second etching stop layer and a cover layer are formed on an inner surface of a second glass substrate. A display media is formed between the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate. A first passivation layer is formed on an outer surface of the second glass substrate. A first etching process is performed to expose the first etching stop layer. A first flexible substrate is formed on the exposed first etching stop layer, and a second passivation layer is formed on the first flexible substrate. The first passivation layer is removed. A second etching process is performed to expose the second etching stop layer. A second flexible substrate is formed on the exposed second etching stop layer, and the second passivation layer is removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Jong-Wen Chwu, Chao-Cheng Lin, Che-Yao Wu, Yu-Chen Liu, Wei-Chieh Yang -
Publication number: 20120242947Abstract: A first etching stop layer and an active layer are formed on an inner surface of a first glass substrate, and a second etching stop layer and a cover layer are formed on an inner surface of a second glass substrate. A display media is formed between the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate. A first passivation layer is formed on an outer surface of the second glass substrate. A first etching process is performed to expose the first etching stop layer. A first flexible substrate is formed on the exposed first etching stop layer, and a second passivation layer is formed on the first flexible substrate. The first passivation layer is removed. A second etching process is performed to expose the second etching stop layer. A second flexible substrate is formed on the exposed second etching stop layer, and the second passivation layer is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Jong-Wen Chwu, Chao-Cheng Lin, Che-Yao Wu, Yu-Chen Liu, Wei-Chieh Yang
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Publication number: 20120026449Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) panel including a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a photo-curable sealant, and a first light-shielding pattern is provided. The liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The photo-curable sealant is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the photo-curable sealant surrounds and is in contact with the liquid crystal layer. The first light-shielding pattern is disposed on the first substrate, wherein a portion of the sidewall of the first light-shielding pattern is substantially aligned with a portion of the sidewall of the first substrate, and the first light-shielding pattern is only overlapped with an outer edge of the photo-curable sealant or is not overlapped with the photo-curable sealant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Wei-Chieh Yang, Wen-Yi Hsu, Wei-Yi Chien, Mei-Lien Huang, Wei-Chen Tsai, Yu-Chen Liu, Chih-Hsiao Tseng
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Publication number: 20110310344Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate and a sealant. The first substrate has a display region and a sealant coating region, the sealant coating region surrounds the display region. The second substrate is disposed above the first substrate. The sealant is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and is located in the sealant coating region. The sealant includes at least one corner portion and a plurality of strip-shaped portions. The adjacent strip-shaped portions intersect at the corner portion, and a maximum width of the corner portion is larger than widths of the strip-shaped portions. A manufacturing method of the display panel is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Wei-Chieh YANG, Wei-Yi Chien, Yu-Rung Huang