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).

  • Patent number: 9329394
    Abstract: A lens module and an assembling method thereof are provided. A lens set includes a barrel and at least one lens disposed inside the barrel. A first position-limiting member is connected to the barrel. A first hollow tube surrounds the barrel and has a first sliding path. The first position-limiting member is configured to slide along the first sliding path before the first hollow tube is fixed so that the barrel is capable of moving with respect to the first hollow tube before the first hollow tube is fixed. The first position-limiting member is limited by the first sliding path. A second hollow tube surrounds the first hollow tube and has a second sliding path. The first position-limiting member is configured to slide along the second sliding path before the first and second hollow tubes are fixed. The second sliding path is inclined to the first sliding path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Yin-Dong Lu
  • Publication number: 20160062073
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, an image sensing module includes a substrate, an image sensor mounted on the substrate, a holder positioned on the substrate, a plurality of lens barrels positioned in the holder, and a plurality of elastic components. Each of the lens barrels holds a lens module, and each of the elastic components is positioned between the holder and the corresponding lens barrel, and exerting forces on the holder and the corresponding lens barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Yin-Dong Lu
  • Patent number: 9261629
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lens module including following is provided. A first lens plate having a plurality of first lens sections, a second lens plate having a plurality of second lens sections and a third lens plate having a plurality of third lens sections are provided. The first lens sections of the first lens plate are separated to form a plurality of first lens units. The second and third lens plates are connected. A relative position between each of the first lens units and one of the second lens sections corresponding to the first lens unit is adjusted. Each of the first lens units and the second lens section corresponding to the first lens unit are connected. The second and third lens sections are separated to form a plurality of second lens units and a plurality of third lens units connected to the second lens units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Yi Kuo
  • Patent number: 9244246
    Abstract: An exemplary wafer level device includes a first wafer and a second wafer. The first wafer has a concave modeling, and the second wafer has a convex modeling, wherein the first wafer and the second wafer are combined together by the concave modeling being engaged with the convex modeling. An exemplary wafer level lens includes a first wafer level lens and a second wafer level lens. The first wafer level lens has a concave modeling, and the second wafer level lens has a convex modeling, wherein the first wafer level lens and the second wafer level lens are combined together by the concave modeling being engaged with the convex modeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Yi Kuo
  • Patent number: 9097878
    Abstract: An image capture module is disclosed, which includes a holder and a lens unit. A plurality of through holes are disposed on the holder, wherein at least one light blocking portion is disposed between the two adjacent through holes. The lens unit is disposed in the holder and has a plurality of light gathering regions and at least one non-light gathering region, wherein the light gathering regions respectively align with each of the through holes, and the non-light gathering region aligns with the light blocking portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20150215505
    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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Chuan-Hui Yang
  • Publication number: 20150192752
    Abstract: A lens module and an assembling method thereof are provided. A lens set includes a barrel and at least one lens disposed inside the barrel. A first position-limiting member is connected to the barrel. A first hollow tube surrounds the barrel and has a first sliding path. The first position-limiting member is configured to slide along the first sliding path before the first hollow tube is fixed so that the barrel is capable of moving with respect to the first hollow tube before the first hollow tube is fixed. The first position-limiting member is limited by the first sliding path. A second hollow tube surrounds the first hollow tube and has a second sliding path. The first position-limiting member is configured to slide along the second sliding path before the first and second hollow tubes are fixed. The second sliding path is inclined to the first sliding path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Yin-Dong Lu
  • Publication number: 20150062404
    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: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Chuan-Hui Yang
  • Patent number: 8896943
    Abstract: A lens assembly is disclosed, which includes a base and a lens barrel. The base has a front edge, a back edge opposite to the front edge and a passage penetrating the front edge and the back edge. The lens barrel is disposed in the passage and includes a lens and a lens holding member holding the lens, wherein an outer surface of the lens holding member is in contact with an inner wall of the passage, and at least one of the inner wall of the passage and the outer surface of the lens holding member includes a smooth surface, arranged such that a thrust force applied on the lens barrel while assembling the lens assembly causes a sliding movement between the base and the lens barrel on the smooth surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Yin-dong Lu
  • Publication number: 20140326855
    Abstract: An image capture module is disclosed, which includes a holder and a lens unit. A plurality of through holes are disposed on the holder, wherein at least one light blocking portion is disposed between the two adjacent through holes. The lens unit is disposed in the holder and has a plurality of light gathering regions and at least one non-light gathering region, wherein the light gathering regions respectively align with each of the through holes, and the non-light gathering region aligns with the light blocking portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20140327977
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lens module including following is provided. A first lens plate having a plurality of first lens sections, a second lens plate having a plurality of second lens sections and a third lens plate having a plurality of third lens sections are provided. The first lens sections of the first lens plate are separated to form a plurality of first lens units. The second and third lens plates are connected. A relative position between each of the first lens units and one of the second lens sections corresponding to the first lens unit is adjusted. Each of the first lens units and the second lens section corresponding to the first lens unit are connected. The second and third lens sections are separated to form a plurality of second lens units and a plurality of third lens units connected to the second lens units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20140268372
    Abstract: An exemplary wafer level device includes a first wafer and a second wafer. The first wafer has a concave modeling, and the second wafer has a convex modeling, wherein the first wafer and the second wafer are combined together by the concave modeling being engaged with the convex modeling. An exemplary wafer level lens includes a first wafer level lens and a second wafer level lens. The first wafer level lens has a concave modeling, and the second wafer level lens has a convex modeling, wherein the first wafer level lens and the second wafer level lens are combined together by the concave modeling being engaged with the convex modeling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20140268374
    Abstract: A lens assembly is disclosed, which includes a base and a lens barrel. The base has a front edge, a back edge opposite to the front edge and a passage penetrating the front edge and the back edge. The lens barrel is disposed in the passage and includes a lens and a lens holding member holding the lens, wherein an outer surface of the lens holding member is in contact with an inner wall of the passage, and at least one of the inner wall of the passage and the outer surface of the lens holding member includes a smooth surface, arranged such that a thrust force applied on the lens barrel while assembling the lens assembly causes a sliding movement between the base and the lens barrel on the smooth surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Yin-dong Lu
  • Patent number: 8817394
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lens module including following is provided. A first lens plate having a plurality of first lens sections, a second lens plate having a plurality of second lens sections and a third lens plate having a plurality of third lens sections are provided. The first lens sections of the first lens plate are separated to form a plurality of first lens units. The second and third lens plates are connected. A relative position between each of the first lens units and one of the second lens sections corresponding to the first lens unit is adjusted. Each of the first lens units and the second lens section corresponding to the first lens unit are connected. The second and third lens sections are separated to form a plurality of second lens units and a plurality of third lens units connected to the second lens units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20140198399
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lens module including following is provided. A first lens plate having a plurality of first lens sections, a second lens plate having a plurality of second lens sections and a third lens plate having a plurality of third lens sections are provided. The first lens sections of the first lens plate are separated to form a plurality of first lens units. The second and third lens plates are connected. A relative position between each of the first lens units and one of the second lens sections corresponding to the first lens unit is adjusted. Each of the first lens units and the second lens section corresponding to the first lens unit are connected. The second and third lens sections are separated to form a plurality of second lens units and a plurality of third lens units connected to the second lens units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin-Dong Lu, Han-Yi Kuo
  • Patent number: 8699154
    Abstract: A camera lens assembly is provided, including a holder, a lens module, and a metal frame. The lens module is fixed in the holder by an adhesive and includes a lens, a substrate connected to the lens, and a plurality solder balls disposed on the substrate. The metal frame is disposed around the lens module and fixed to the holder, wherein the metal frame forms an opening with the solder balls exposed thereto, and the lens module and the metal frame form a gap there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Yin-Dong Lu
  • Publication number: 20140071546
    Abstract: An image capturing device and an assembling method thereof are provided. The assembling method includes the following steps. Firstly, a lens holder, a lens module and a casing are provided, wherein the lens holder includes a containing cavity. Next, the lens module is disposed in the containing cavity of the lens holder. Then, the casing is disposed on the lens holder and the lens module, wherein the casing covers a part of the lens module. Finally, an Ultrasonic Welding is applied on the lens holder and the casing for forming a melting interface between the lens holder and the casing so as to fix the casing to the lens holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: YIN-DONG LU
  • Patent number: 8659842
    Abstract: An image capturing device and an assembling method thereof are provided. The assembling method includes the following steps. Firstly, a lens holder, a lens module and a casing are provided, wherein the lens holder includes a containing cavity. Next, the lens module is disposed in the containing cavity of the lens holder. Then, the casing is disposed on the lens holder and the lens module, wherein the casing covers a part of the lens module. Finally, an Ultrasonic Welding is applied on the lens holder and the casing for forming a melting interface between the lens holder and the casing so as to fix the casing to the lens holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Himax Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Yin-Dong Lu
  • Publication number: 20140021332
    Abstract: A wafer-level optics (WLO) module includes a sensor configured to convert an optical image into an electronic signal; at least one wafer-level lens; and a bracket that provides a space set on a first surface of the bracket for accommodating the sensor, and provides a second surface that is opposite to the first surface for bonding with the wafer-level lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Yin Dong Lu, Zhe Hao Wu
  • Publication number: 20130250444
    Abstract: A camera lens assembly is provided, including a holder, a lens module, and a metal frame. The lens module is fixed in the holder by an adhesive and includes a lens, a substrate connected to the lens, and a plurality solder balls disposed on the substrate. The metal frame is disposed around the lens module and fixed to the holder, wherein the metal frame forms an opening with the solder balls exposed thereto, and the lens module and the metal frame form a gap there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Yin-Dong LU