Patents by Inventor Yin-Dong LU

Yin-Dong LU 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: 20190068937
    Abstract: An equipment for testing a plurality of projector modules is provided, wherein the equipment includes a screen, a mask, at least one camera and a controller. The mask is positioned between the screen and the projector modules when the projector modules are within the equipment, and the mask is arranged to mask a plurality of projected images generated by the projector modules so that only a portion of projected images is allowed to be projected to the screen. The camera is arranged for capturing the portion of projected images on the screen. The controller is coupled to the camera, and is arranged for analyzing the captured images to control settings of the projector modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Biing-Seng Wu, Yu-Feng Yen, Han-Yi Kuo, Yin-Dong Lu, Kuan-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 10203512
    Abstract: A collimating lens includes at least two lens groups, each having an aspherical surface. The collimating lens also includes a flat diffraction lens disposed nearest to an image plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Han-Ching Lin, Yin Dong Lu, Han Yi Kuo
  • Patent number: 10175462
    Abstract: A wafer level lens system includes a target lens and a wafer level lens group. The target lens includes a first surface, a second surface, and a first fitting structure. The second surface is opposite to the first surface. The first fitting structure is disposed at the second surface. The wafer level lens group includes a first transparent plate and a second fitting structure. The first transparent plate has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface. The second fitting structure is disposed on the third surface. The first fitting structure is fitted into the second fitting structure, and there is a space encapsulated between the second surface and the third surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Ching Lin
  • Patent number: 10168543
    Abstract: A collimating lens includes at least two lens groups, each having an aspherical surface. The collimating lens also includes a flat diffraction lens disposed nearest to an image plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Han-Ching Lin, Yin Dong Lu, Han Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20180262726
    Abstract: A projector includes a laser module for generating a laser beam and a wafer-level optics. The wafer-level optics includes a first substrate, a first collimator lens and a diffractive optical element, wherein the first collimator lens is manufactured on a first surface of the first substrate, and is arranged for receiving the laser beam from the laser module to generate a collimated laser beam; and the collimated laser beam directly passes through the diffractive optical element to generate a projected image of the projector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Yun-Lien Hsiao, Han-Ching Lin, Yin-Dong Lu, Shu-Hao Hsu, Chuan-Ching Hsueh
  • Patent number: 10067320
    Abstract: A lens module includes a lens set and a prism. The lens set has a first light emitting surface and a first engaging structure, wherein the first engaging structure is formed on the first light emitting surface. The prism is disposed adjacent to the lens set. The prism has a light incident surface and a second engaging structure, wherein the second engaging structure is formed on the light incident surface. The lens set and the prism are assembled with each other by engaging the first engaging structure with the second engaging structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Ching Lin, Yu-Feng Yen, Chung-Hsiang Wang
  • Patent number: 9955053
    Abstract: An image-capturing assembly is disclosed. The image-capturing assembly includes an array of lens units and an array of optical sensor units. At least one of the lens units includes a first functional lens and a first light-blocking member having an aperture. Each of the optical sensor units includes an image-capture element corresponding to one of the lens units. The first functional lens, the aperture of the first light-blocking member, and one of the image-capture element are arranged along an optical axis, and the aperture of the first light-blocking member is asymmetrical with respect to the optical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Chuan-Hui Yang
  • Patent number: 9915818
    Abstract: An imaging lens system includes a lens and a transparent plate. The lens is disposed between an object and a sensor, and the lens includes a flat surface facing the object and an aspheric surface facing the sensor. The transparent plate is connected to the lens and disposed between the object and the lens. An abbe number of the lens is in a range from 30 to 50, an abbe number of the transparent plate is in a range from 40 to 60, and an effective focal length (EFL) of the imaging lens system is in a range from about 0.3 millimeters to about 0.4 millimeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Han-Ching Lin, Yin-Dong Lu
  • Publication number: 20170307900
    Abstract: A collimating lens includes at least two lens groups, each having an aspherical surface. The collimating lens also includes a flat diffraction lens disposed nearest to an image plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Han-Ching Lin, Yin Dong Lu, Han Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20170307901
    Abstract: A collimating lens includes at least two lens groups, each having an aspherical surface. The collimating lens also includes a flat diffraction lens disposed nearest to an image plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Han-Ching Lin, Yin Dong Lu, Han Yi Kuo
  • Patent number: 9733485
    Abstract: A collimating lens includes at least two lens groups, each having an aspherical surface. The collimating lens also includes a flat diffraction lens disposed nearest to an image plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Han-Ching Lin, Yin Dong Lu, Han Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20170187997
    Abstract: A projector includes a laser module for generating a laser beam and a wafer-level optics. The wafer-level optics includes a first substrate, a first collimator lens and a diffractive optical element, wherein the first collimator lens is manufactured on a first surface of the first substrate, and is arranged for receiving the laser beam from the laser module to generate a collimated laser beam; and the collimated laser beam directly passes through the diffractive optical element to generate a projected image of the projector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Yun-Lien Hsiao, Han-Ching Lin, Yin-Dong Lu, Shu-Hao Hsu, Chuan-Ching Hsueh
  • Publication number: 20170146215
    Abstract: A collimating lens module and a light source module using the same are provided. The collimating lens module includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens and a fifth lens. The first lens is configured for receiving light, wherein the first lens is a negative aspheric lens. The second lens is disposed on the first lens, wherein the second lens is a positive lens. The third lens is disposed on the second lens, wherein the third lens is a negative lens. The fourth lens is disposed on the third lens, wherein the fourth lens is a positive lens. The fifth lens is disposed on the fourth lens, wherein the fifth lens is a positive aspheric lens and configured for outputting collimated light. The light source module includes the collimating lens module and a light emitting diode (LED).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Han-Ching LIN, Yin-Dong LU
  • Publication number: 20170131529
    Abstract: A lens module includes a lens set and a prism. The lens set has a first light emitting surface and a first engaging structure, wherein the first engaging structure is formed on the first light emitting surface. The prism is disposed adjacent to the lens set. The prism has a light incident surface and a second engaging structure, wherein the second engaging structure is formed on the light incident surface. The lens set and the prism are assembled with each other by engaging the first engaging structure with the second engaging structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Ching Lin, Yu-Feng Yen, Chung-Hsiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20170123223
    Abstract: A collimating lens includes at least two lens groups, each having an aspherical surface. The collimating lens also includes a flat diffraction lens disposed nearest to an image plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Han-Ching Lin, Yin Dong Lu, Han Yi Kuo
  • Patent number: 9591287
    Abstract: A lens module includes a first wafer level lens group, a second wafer level lens group, a first sensor, and a second sensor. The first wafer level lens group has a first optical axis. The second wafer level lens group has a second optical axis. The first optical axis is parallel with the second optical axis, and the first wafer level lens group and the second wafer level lens group are integrally formed. The first sensor is disposed corresponding to the first wafer level lens group, and the first sensor is disposed on the first optical axis. The second sensor is disposed corresponding to the second wafer level lens group, and the second sensor is disposed on the second optical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20170023776
    Abstract: A wafer level lens system includes a target lens and a wafer level lens group. The target lens includes a first surface, a second surface, and a first fitting structure. The second surface is opposite to the first surface. The first fitting structure is disposed at the second surface. The wafer level lens group includes a first transparent plate and a second fitting structure. The first transparent plate has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface. The second fitting structure is disposed on the third surface. The first fitting structure is fitted into the second fitting structure, and there is a space encapsulated between the second surface and the third surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Yin-Dong LU, Han-Ching LIN
  • Publication number: 20160274349
    Abstract: An imaging lens system includes a lens and a transparent plate. The lens is disposed between an object and a sensor, and the lens includes a flat surface facing the object and an aspheric surface facing the sensor. The transparent plate is connected to the lens and disposed between the object and the lens. An abbe number of the lens is in a range from 30 to 50, an abbe number of the transparent plate is in a range from 40 to 60, and an effective focal length (EFL) of the imaging lens system is in a range from about 0.3 millimeters to about 0.4 millimeters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Han-Ching Lin, Yin-Dong Lu
  • Patent number: 9429688
    Abstract: An image-capturing lens is disclosed in the disclosure. The image-capturing lens includes a central portion and a periphery portion. The central portion includes a plurality of optical elements arranged in a circular fashion, and each of the optical elements differs in thickness. The periphery portion extends peripherally from the central portion and has a constant thickness. The thickness of the periphery portion is smaller than a thickness of one of the plurality of optical elements that is approximate to the periphery portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Chuan-Hui Yang
  • Publication number: 20160212407
    Abstract: A lens module includes a first wafer level lens group, a second wafer level lens group, a first sensor, and a second sensor. The first wafer level lens group has a first optical axis. The second wafer level lens group has a second optical axis. The first optical axis is parallel with the second optical axis, and the first wafer level lens group and the second wafer level lens group are integrally formed. The first sensor is disposed corresponding to the first wafer level lens group, and the first sensor is disposed on the first optical axis. The second sensor is disposed corresponding to the second wafer level lens group, and the second sensor is disposed on the second optical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Yin-Dong LU, Han-Yi KUO