Patents by Inventor Yin-Cheng Lin

Yin-Cheng Lin 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: 10732495
    Abstract: An illumination system includes a coherent light source, a first light-combining device, an optical wavelength conversion module, and a first auxiliary light source. The coherent light source emits a coherent light beam. The first light-combining device is disposed on a transmission path of the coherent light beam. The light wavelength conversion module is disposed on a transmission path of the coherent light beam transmitted from the first light-combining device and converts the coherent light beam into a first converted light beam, and reflects the first converted light beam back to the first light-combining device. The first auxiliary light source emits a first auxiliary light beam which is transmitted to the first light-combining device. The first light-combining device combines the first auxiliary light beam and the first converted light beam. A projection apparatus and a method for driving the illumination system are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chi-Tang Hsieh, Ko-Shun Chen, Chi-Hsun Wang, Hao-Wei Chiu, Hou-Sheng Wang, Chien-Chung Liao, Yin-Cheng Lin, De-Sheng Yang, Ming-Tsung Weng
  • Publication number: 20180173087
    Abstract: An illumination system includes a coherent light source, a first light-combining device, an optical wavelength conversion module, and a first auxiliary light source. The coherent light source emits a coherent light beam. The first light-combining device is disposed on a transmission path of the coherent light beam. The light wavelength conversion module is disposed on a transmission path of the coherent light beam transmitted from the first light-combining device and converts the coherent light beam into a first converted light beam, and reflects the first converted light beam back to the first light-combining device. The first auxiliary light source emits a first auxiliary light beam which is transmitted to the first light-combining device. The first light-combining device combines the first auxiliary light beam and the first converted light beam. A projection apparatus and a method for driving the illumination system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chi-Tang Hsieh, Ko-Shun Chen, Chi-Hsun Wang, Hao-Wei Chiu, Hou-Sheng Wang, Chien-Chung Liao, Yin-Cheng Lin, De-Sheng Yang, Ming-Tsung Weng
  • Patent number: 9645480
    Abstract: A light source module includes a light source, a wavelength conversion module, and a light combining unit. The light source provides a beam. The wavelength conversion module converts part of the beam into a wavelength conversion beam and reflects part of the beam. The light combining unit is disposed between the light source and the wavelength conversion module and located on transmission paths of the beam and the wavelength conversion beam, and includes a splitting portion and a wavelength reflecting portion. The beam is transmitted to the wavelength conversion module after passing through the splitting portion. The splitting portion reflects the wavelength conversion beam. Part of the beam is transmitted to the wavelength reflecting portion after reflected by the wavelength conversion module. The wavelength reflecting portion reflects part of the beam to combine the beam and the wavelength conversion beam into an illumination beam. A projection apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chien-Chung Liao, Yin-Cheng Lin
  • Publication number: 20150362830
    Abstract: A light source module includes a light source, a wavelength conversion module, and a light combining unit. The light source provides a beam. The wavelength conversion module converts part of the beam into a wavelength conversion beam and reflects part of the beam. The light combining unit is disposed between the light source and the wavelength conversion module and located on transmission paths of the beam and the wavelength conversion beam, and includes a splitting portion and a wavelength reflecting portion. The beam is transmitted to the wavelength conversion module after passing through the splitting portion. The splitting portion reflects the wavelength conversion beam. Part of the beam is transmitted to the wavelength reflecting portion after reflected by the wavelength conversion module. The wavelength reflecting portion reflects part of the beam to combine the beam and the wavelength conversion beam into an illumination beam. A projection apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Chien-Chung Liao, Yin-Cheng Lin
  • Patent number: 9164274
    Abstract: A wavelength conversion wheel module and an illumination system are provided. The wavelength conversion wheel module includes a wavelength conversion wheel and a first actuator. The wavelength conversion wheel includes a plurality of annular areas. Each of the annular areas includes at least one wavelength conversion area and at least one light passing area. The wavelength conversion area converts an original light beam incident on the wavelength conversion area into a converted light beam. The wavelength of the converted light beam is different from the wavelength of the original light beam. The annular areas are arranged along the radial direction of the wavelength conversion wheel, and different annular areas have different optical parameters. The optical parameters of the annular areas are related to the wavelength conversion area and the light passing area. The first actuator is connected to the wavelength conversion wheel, and drives the wavelength conversion wheel to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Yin-Cheng Lin, Chi-Hsun Wang, Ko-Shun Chen
  • Publication number: 20140118991
    Abstract: A wavelength conversion wheel module and an illumination system are provided. The wavelength conversion wheel module includes a wavelength conversion wheel and a first actuator. The wavelength conversion wheel includes a plurality of annular areas. Each of the annular areas includes at least one wavelength conversion area and at least one light passing area. The wavelength conversion area converts an original light beam incident on the wavelength conversion area into a converted light beam. The wavelength of the converted light beam is different from the wavelength of the original light beam. The annular areas are arranged along the radial direction of the wavelength conversion wheel, and different annular areas have different optical parameters. The optical parameters of the annular areas are related to the wavelength conversion area and the light passing area. The first actuator is connected to the wavelength conversion wheel, and drives the wavelength conversion wheel to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Yin-Cheng Lin, Chi-Hsun Wang, Ko-Shun Chen