Patents by Inventor Wei-Han Wang
Wei-Han Wang 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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Publication number: 20140054099Abstract: A moving device and a moving control method thereof are provided. The moving control method comprises the following steps. Firstly, a first magnetic field and a second magnetic field are sensed by a moving device within a moving region. A first magnetic stripe generating the first magnetic field is arranged along an outer border of the moving region, and a second magnetic stripe generating the second magnetic field is arranged along an inner border of the moving region. Then, a motion mode is determined and a corresponding motion is performed by the moving device according to an order in which the first magnetic field and the second magnetic field are sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Yu-Lun Ho, Yueh-Ju Pu, Chun-Wei Chen, Wei-Han Wang
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Patent number: 8588471Abstract: A mapping method is provided. The environment is scanned to obtain depth information of environmental obstacles. The image of the environment is captured to generate an image plane. The depth information of environmental obstacles is projected onto the image plane, so as to obtain projection positions. At least one feature vector is calculated from a predetermined range around each projection position. The environmental obstacle depth information and the environmental feature vector are merged to generate a sub-map at a certain time point. Sub-maps at all time points are combined to generate a map. In addition, a localization method using the map is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Hsiang-Wen Hsieh, Hung-Hsiu Yu, Yu-Kuen Tsai, Wei-Han Wang, Chin-Chia Wu
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Patent number: 8315552Abstract: A body interactively learning method is disclosed, which comprises the steps of: turning on the power of a body interactively learning apparatus while selecting an operation mode for the same; attaching a motion sensor of the body interactively learning apparatus onto body of a user; using the motion sensor to detect vibrations of the body and consequently sending the detected vibration signals to a processing unit; enabling the processing unit to perform an evaluation for determining whether the vibration signals are valid.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignees: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Hung-Hsiu Yu, Ching-Yi Liu, Wei-Han Wang, Chiu-Sheng Tseng
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Patent number: 8160746Abstract: System and method for graphically allocating robot's working space are provided. The system includes an image extractor, a task-allocating server and a robot. A graphic user interface (GUI) of the task-allocating server includes a robot's working scene area, a space attribute allocating area and a robot's task area. Thus, a user assigns one certain space area in the robot's working scene area with a “wall” attribute, or another space area with a “charging station” attribute. Meanwhile, by using the GUI, the user directly assigns the robot to execute a specific task at a certain area. Hence, the user or remote controller facilitates the robot to provide safer and more effective service through his/her environment recognition.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Wei-Han Wang, Ya-Hui Tsai, Yen-Chun Lin
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Patent number: 8044780Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for predicting/alarming the moving of hidden objects. The apparatus comprises: a distance sensing unit, for obtaining a distance data detected within a specific sensing range and thus outputting the distance data; a speed sensing unit, for measuring the movement of a carrier to obtain a real-time speed data of the carrier and thus output the speed data; a control unit, for receiving and analyzing the distance data and the speed data to obtain information relating to the position of the carrier, the environment surrounding the carrier and positions of objects moving in the blind spots of the carrier, and thus to perform an evaluation based upon the aforesaid information to determine a danger level for issuing a control signal accordingly; and an alarm unit, for issuing an alarm signal according to the control signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Kuo-Shih Tseng, Hsiang-Wen Hsieh, Wei-Han Wang
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Publication number: 20110119950Abstract: A puddle eliminating system and a puddle eliminating method are provided. The puddle eliminating system includes a main body, a moving wheel set, a water absorbing unit, at least one water sensor, a water-storage tank and a fan unit. The main body has a control unit, which the moving wheel set disposed at the bottom of the main body and the fan unit are electrically connected to. The water absorbing unit having the water sensor therein and being electrically connected to the control unit is disposed at the main body. The water-storage tank communicates with the water absorbing unit. The moving wheel set shifts and the absorbing unit absorbs and transmits puddle to the water-storage tank. The water sensor detects in a predetermined period whether there is puddle in an environment whereat the puddle eliminating system is placed or not and transmits detecting signals to the control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Yu-Lun Ho, Chin-Chi Hsiao, Chia-Pin Kuo, Wei-Han Wang
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Publication number: 20110123135Abstract: A mapping method is provided. The environment is scanned to obtain depth information of environmental obstacles. The image of the environment is captured to generate an image plane. The depth information of environmental obstacles is projected onto the image plane, so as to obtain projection positions. At least one feature vector is calculated from a predetermined range around each projection position. The environmental obstacle depth information and the environmental feature vector are merged to generate a sub-map at a certain time point. Sub-maps at all time points are combined to generate a map. In addition, a localization method using the map is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Hsiang-Wen Hsieh, Hung-Hsiu Yu, Yu-Kuen Tsai, Wei-Han Wang, Chin-Chia Wu
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Publication number: 20100165116Abstract: A camera with dynamic calibration and a method thereof is provided. The camera is first subject to an initial calibration. Then, a motion amount of the camera is calculated, and a plurality of motion amount estimation samples of the camera is generated according to the motion amount. Then, a weight of each of the motion amount estimation samples is calculated. Thereafter, the plurality of motion amount estimation samples is re-sampled based on the weights, and the camera is calibrated by the re-sampled estimated motion samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Hsiang-Wen Hsieh, Hung-Hsiu Yu, Wei-Han Wang, Chin-Chia Wu
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Patent number: 7679748Abstract: The present invention discloses a coupled waveguide-surface plasmon resonance biosensor, comprising: a grating layer formed of a transparent material, the grating layer comprising a first periodic grating structure; a waveguide layer formed on the first periodic grating structure, the refractive index of the waveguide layer being larger than the refractive index of the grating layer; a plasmon resonance layer formed on the waveguide layer, capable of being optically excited to cause a plasmon resonance wave; and a ligand layer formed on the plasmon resonance layer; capable of being bound to react with receptors of a sample to be tested.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Shean-Jen Chen, Yen-Chieh Mao, Jeng-Nan Yih, Fan-Ching Chien, Chun-Yu Lin, Yi-Ming Chu, Lai-Sheng Chen, Wei-Han Wang, Chao-Chi Wu, Yen-Chun Lin
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Patent number: 7636502Abstract: An optical waveguide bio-sensing device, comprising: a monochromatic light source, a beam splitter, a grating chip with a sub-wavelength grating structure and a sensor. Moreover, in order to enhance the sensitivity of the system using the optical waveguide bio-sensing device, a light concentrating element or a quarter waveplate (¼?) is arranged in the optical path during detection. When the grating chip is not coated with a layer of biochemical substance corresponding to a monochrome light emitted from the monochromatic light source, a reflected light of a specific narrow wavelength is reflected by a specific angle as a surface plasmon resonant effect caused by waveguide coupling is excited by the incidence of the monochrome light to the grating chip through the beam splitter; otherwise, there will be little or no reflection. Accordingly, the optical waveguide bio-sensing device can detect bio-molecular interactions, reaction rate and/or molecular dynamics without any labeling in real time.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Yen-Chieh Mao, Jian-Shian Lin, Lai-Sheng Chen, Wei-Han Wang
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Publication number: 20090284585Abstract: An intelligent multi-view display system and an intelligent multi-view display method are disclosed. The system comprises at least a target object, at least an image capturing unit, and an image processing unit and an image displaying unit. The image capturing unit is capable of capturing images of the target object from arbitrary directions to generate image signals which are fed into the image processing unit where they are processed and sent to the image displaying unit for displaying the target object. Thereby, captured images of the target object are viewed from multiple directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Ya-Hui TSAI, Tung-Chuan WU, Wei-Han WANG, Lai-Sheng CHEN, Hsiao-Chun LU
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Patent number: 7568536Abstract: An omni-directional robot cleaner, composed of a platform and a plurality of driving units for driving and controlling the movement of the platform, in which the platform further comprises: a sensing unit, for obstacle detection; a cleaning unit, for collecting and removing dust and dirt; a processing unit, capable of receiving signals transmitted from the sensing unit while planning and mapping a travel path accordingly; and a power unit, for providing power to the omni-directional robot cleaner while managing the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Hung-Hsiu Yu, Shou-Ren Chen, Yu-Lun Ho, Wei-Han Wang, Fang Chang
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Publication number: 20090170057Abstract: A body interactively learning method is disclosed, which comprises the steps of: turning on the power of a body interactively learning apparatus while selecting an operation mode for the same; attaching a motion sensor of the body interactively learning apparatus onto body of a user; using the motion sensor to detect vibrations of the body and consequently sending the detected vibration signals to a processing unit; enabling the processing unit to perform an evaluation for determining whether the vibration signals are valid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: HUNG-HSIU YU, CHING-YI LIU, WEI-HAN WANG, CHIU-SHENG TSENG
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Patent number: 7547205Abstract: A microimprint/nanoimprint uniform pressing apparatus is used to provide uniform imprinting pressure to a molding material layer between a substrate and a mold. The uniform pressing apparatus includes a uniform pressing unit for being directly in contact with the mold or the substrate, so as to allow each point to have equal pressure during imprinting and utilize a simple structure to transmit uniform imprinting pressure.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Shou-Ren Chen, Chuan-Feng Chen, Yu-Lun Ho, Jen-Hua Wu, Wei-Han Wang, Lai-Sheng Chen
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Publication number: 20090143912Abstract: System and method for graphically allocating robot's working space are provided. The system includes an image extractor, a task-allocating server and a robot. A graphic user interface (GUI) of the task-allocating server includes a robot's working scene area, a space attribute allocating area and a robot's task area. Thus, a user assigns one certain space area in the robot's working scene area with a “wall” attribute, or another space area with a “charging station” attribute. Meanwhile, by using the GUI, the user directly assigns the robot to execute a specific task at a certain area. Hence, the user or remote controller facilitates the robot to provide safer and more effective service through his/her environment recognition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Wei-Han Wang, Ya-Hui Tsai, Yen-Chun Lin
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Publication number: 20090091470Abstract: An information communication and interaction device and a method for the same are disclosed. The device is applicable to a data processing device that can run information communication software and has first data transmission unit. The data processing device is capable of processing information communication and sharing by using the information communication software through a data transmission system. According to the method, a control unit processes information communication with the data processing device through a second data transmission unit, which is connected to the first data transmission unit, and based on coded data of the communicated information, the control unit commands a drive unit to drive a motion unit to bring about a real motion corresponding to the information. Therefore, signified conception of the information can be expressed properly by means of real interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Hung-Hsiu YU, Ching-Yi LIU, Tung-Chuan WU, Wei-Han WANG
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Publication number: 20090058673Abstract: An information communication and interaction device and method for the same are disclosed according to the present invention; the device is applicable to data processing device that can run the information communication software and has first data transmission unit; the data processing device is capable of processing information communication and sharing by using the information communication software through one data transmission system; features of the method of the present invention are: have one control unit process information communication with data processing device through one second data transmission unit, which is connecting to the first data transmission unit; and based on coded datum of the communicated information, the control unit commands one drive unit to drive one motion unit to bring about a real motion corresponding to the information; therefore, signified conception of the information can be expressed properly by means of real interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Hung-Hsiu Yu, Ching-Yi Liu, Tung-Chuan Wu, Wei-Han Wang
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Publication number: 20090058677Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for predicting/alarming the moving of hidden objects. The apparatus comprises: a distance sensing unit, for obtaining a distance data detected within a specific sensing range and thus outputting the distance data; a speed sensing unit, for measuring the movement of a carrier to obtain a real-time speed data of the carrier and thus output the speed data; a control unit, for receiving and analyzing the distance data and the speed data to obtain information relating to the position of the carrier, the environment surrounding the carrier and positions of objects moving in the blind spots of the carrier, and thus to perform an evaluation based upon the aforesaid information to determine a danger level for issuing a control signal accordingly; and an alarm unit, for issuing an alarm signal according to the control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: KUO-SHIH TSENG, HSIANG-WEN HSIEH, WEI-HAN WANG
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Patent number: 7473088Abstract: A microimprint/nanoimprint device includes a mold, a substrate and an energy transferring module. The substrate is disposed oppositely to the mold and at least has a molding material layer. The energy transferring module includes an energy transferring member and at least one energy source, wherein the energy transferring member is connected to the substrate or the mold, and the energy source provides imprint energy to the substrate or the mold, such that at least part of the imprint energy goes through the energy transferring member to the substrate or the mold for performing imprint molding.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Yu-Lun Ho, Lai-Sheng Chen, Wei-Han Wang, Jen-Hua Wu, Chuan-Feng Chen, Shou-Ren Chen
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Patent number: 7462320Abstract: The present invention relates to a demolding method and device, being used for detaching a mold and a substrate after completing an imprinting process, in which the mold is forced to detach from the substrate partially and form a gap therebetween by inserting at least a blade module between the two, and thus, as air is sucked into the gap and the adhesion force of vacuum effect exerting between the mold and the substrate is eliminated, the blade module is further applied to detach the mold from the substrate completely.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Yu-Lun Ho, Jen-Hua Wu, Wei-Han Wang, Shou-Ren Chen, Lai-Sheng Chen