公开(公告)号：US09704671B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14324255

申请日：2014-07-07

Applicant: Ming-Tsang Cheng ,  Kuo-Hsin Chen ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

Inventor： Ming-Tsang Cheng ,  Kuo-Hsin Chen ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

IPC: G01D11/28 ,  H01H13/83

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/044 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2219/064

Abstract: A luminous keyboard includes a light guide layer, a light source, a reflecting layer, a circuit layer, a key fixing plate, mechanical keys, and microstructures. The light guide layer has a first surface, a second surface, and a light incident surface. The light source generates a light beam to the light guide layer through the light incident surface. The reflecting layer is disposed beside the first surface of the light guide layer. The circuit layer formed on the second surface of the light guide layer has multiple switches. The key fixing plate is fixed to the second surface of the light guide layer. The mechanical keys are connected to the key fixing plate, corresponding to the switches, and are pressed to trigger the corresponding switches. The microstructures disposed on the light guide layer surround the switches, and guide the light beam from the light guide layer to the mechanical keys.

公开(公告)号：US08136975B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-20

申请号：US12230342

申请日：2008-08-28

Applicant: Tzeng-Ke Shiau ,  Ching-Shiang Li ,  Wen-Bin Chou ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

Inventor： Tzeng-Ke Shiau ,  Ching-Shiang Li ,  Wen-Bin Chou ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

IPC: F21V7/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/0053 ,  G02B6/0051 ,  G02F2001/133507

Abstract: An optical film is applied to a side-emitting backlight module. The side-emitting backlight module has a light guide plate for guiding a chief light beam. The light guide plate has a light emitting surface to define a normal direction thereof. The optical film includes a lower prism structure, an intermedium layer, and an upper prism structure. The lower prism structure is disposed on the light emitting surface. The intermedium layer is connected between the lower prism structure and the upper prism structure. When the chief light beam exits from the light emitting surface of the light guide plate, and then goes through the lower prism structure, it goes through the intermedium layer along a changed traveling direction. When the chief light beam exits from the intermedium layer, and goes through the upper prism structure, it turns from the changed traveling direction to the normal direction.

Abstract translation: 将光学膜应用于侧面发光背光模块。 侧面发光背光模块具有用于引导主光束的导光板。 导光板具有限定其法线方向的发光面。 光学膜包括下棱镜结构，中间层和上棱镜结构。 下棱镜结构设置在发光面上。 中间层连接在下棱镜结构和上棱镜结构之间。 当主光束从导光板的发光面退出，然后穿过下棱镜结构时，沿着改变的行进方向穿过中间层。 当主光束从中间层离开并穿过上棱镜结构时，它从改变的行进方向转动到法线方向。

公开(公告)号：US20120032887A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：US13191493

申请日：2011-07-27

Applicant: Chia-Jung Chiu ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

Inventor： Chia-Jung Chiu ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

IPC: G06F3/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0428

Abstract: A touch keyboard including a keyboard pattern and a touch module is provided. A sensing space is located in front of the keyboard pattern. The touch module is disposed at periphery of the keyboard pattern. The touch module includes a light-emitting element, a light guide unit, and an optical detector. The light-emitting element is disposed beside the keyboard pattern and capable of emitting a light beam. The light guide unit is disposed at a side of the keyboard pattern and has a first surface, a second surface, and a light incident surface. The light beam from the light-emitting element is capable of entering the light guide unit through the light incident surface and capable of being transmitted to the sensing space through the first surface. The optical detector is disposed beside the sensing space for sensing the light beam from the sensing space. An electronic device is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括键盘图案和触摸模块的触摸键盘。 传感空间位于键盘图案的前方。 触摸模块设置在键盘图案的周边。 触摸模块包括发光元件，导光单元和光学检测器。 发光元件设置在键盘图案旁边并且能够发射光束。 导光单元设置在键盘图案的一侧，并具有第一表面，第二表面和光入射表面。 来自发光元件的光束能够通过光入射表面进入导光单元，并且能够通过第一表面传输到感测空间。 光学检测器设置在感测空间旁边，用于感测来自感测空间的光束。 还提供电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US07978410B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US12645265

申请日：2009-12-22

Applicant: Tun-Chien Teng ,  Jyh-Ming Chen ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

Inventor： Tun-Chien Teng ,  Jyh-Ming Chen ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

IPC: G02B27/10

CPC classification number: G02B5/045 ,  G02B3/0056

Abstract: An optical sheet includes a transparent base, a plurality of first micro structures, and a plurality of second micro structures. The transparent base has a light-receiving surface and a light-exit surface. The first micro structures are disposed on the light-exit surface, and the second micro structures are disposed on the light-receiving surface. Each first micro structure includes a first planar surface and a curve surface. Each second micro structure includes a second planar surface formed on the light-receiving surface and a total reflection surface connected with the second planar surface. Each first micro structure forms a first orthogonal projection area on the light-receiving surface, each second micro structure forms a second orthogonal projection area on the light-receiving surface, the second planar surface is located within the first orthogonal projection area, and the entire area of the second planar surface is equal to the second orthogonal projection area.

Abstract translation: 光学片包括透明基底，多个第一微结构和多个第二微结构。 透明基底具有受光面和光出射面。 第一微结构设置在光出射面上，第二微结构设置在受光面上。 每个第一微结构包括第一平面和曲面。 每个第二微结构包括形成在光接收表面上的第二平面表面和与第二平面连接的全反射表面。 每个第一微结构在光接收表面上形成第一正交投影区域，每个第二微结构在光接收表面上形成第二正交投影区域，第二平面表面位于第一正交投影区域内，整个 第二平面的面积等于第二正交投影面积。

公开(公告)号：US20110019435A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12801612

申请日：2010-06-17

Applicant: Tun-Chien Teng ,  Chih-Jen Tsang ,  Ming-Feng Kuo

Inventor： Tun-Chien Teng ,  Chih-Jen Tsang ,  Ming-Feng Kuo

IPC: F21V5/02 ,  G02B27/12

CPC classification number: G02B3/0043 ,  G02B3/005 ,  G02B5/045 ,  G02B6/0053

Abstract: A brightness enhancement film (BEF) includes a substrate, a prism layer, a connection structure layer, and a micro lens layer. The prism layer is disposed on the substrate, the micro lens layer is disposed above the prism layer, and the connection structure layer is disposed between the prism layer and the micro lens layer. The prism layer includes a plurality of prisms. Each of the prisms includes a plurality of prism units. The micro lens layer includes a plurality of micro lens units. The connection structure layer includes a plurality of connection structure units. Each of the connection structure units connects the prism unit and the micro lens unit. A side surface of each of the connection structure units is a curved surface, and the curved surface extends from the micro lens unit to the prism unit. A backlight module including the brightness enhancement film is also provided.

Abstract translation: 亮度增强膜（BEF）包括基板，棱镜层，连接结构层和微透镜层。 棱镜层设置在基板上，微透镜层设置在棱镜层上方，连接结构层设置在棱镜层和微透镜层之间。 棱镜层包括多个棱镜。 每个棱镜包括多个棱镜单元。 微透镜层包括多个微透镜单元。 连接结构层包括多个连接结构单元。 每个连接结构单元连接棱镜单元和微透镜单元。 每个连接结构单元的侧表面是弯曲表面，并且弯曲表面从微透镜单元延伸到棱镜单元。 还提供了包括亮度增强膜的背光模块。

公开(公告)号：US20100255425A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12662020

申请日：2010-03-29

Applicant: Tun-Chien Teng ,  Chih-Jen Tsang ,  Jyh-Ming Chen

Inventor： Tun-Chien Teng ,  Chih-Jen Tsang ,  Jyh-Ming Chen

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/0002 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G02B3/0025 ,  G02B3/0068

Abstract: A fabrication method of a brightness enhancement film (BEF) including the following steps is provided. A light transmissive substrate is provided and has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. Then, a plurality of first rod-shaped lenses are formed on the first surface. The rod-shaped lenses extend along a first direction and are arranged along a second direction. After that, a plurality of second stripe-shaped prisms are formed on the second surface. The stripe-shaped prisms extend along the second direction and are arranged along the first direction. Next, an electromagnetic wave beam is made to pass through the rod-shaped lenses, the light transmissive substrate and the stripe-shaped prisms in sequence. A first portion of each of the stripe-shaped prisms exposes and leaves a second portion of each of the stripe-shaped prisms unexposed. Then, the second portions of the stripe-shaped prisms are removed.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括以下步骤的亮度增强膜（BEF）的制造方法。 提供透光基板，并具有与第一表面相对的第一表面和第二表面。 然后，在第一表面上形成多个第一棒状透镜。 棒状透镜沿着第一方向延伸并且沿着第二方向布置。 此后，在第二表面上形成多个第二条形棱镜。 条状棱镜沿着第二方向延伸并且沿第一方向布置。 接下来，使电磁波束顺序地穿过棒状透镜，透光基板和条形棱镜。 每个条形棱镜的第一部分暴露并留下每个条形棱镜的未曝光的第二部分。 然后，去除条形棱镜的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US07740393B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US12021257

申请日：2008-01-28

Applicant: Tzeng-Ke Shiau ,  Ching-Shiang Li ,  Chao-Hung Weng ,  Jiun-Chian Liao ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

Inventor： Tzeng-Ke Shiau ,  Ching-Shiang Li ,  Chao-Hung Weng ,  Jiun-Chian Liao ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

IPC: F21V7/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/0038

Abstract: A light guide plate (LGP) adapted to a backlight module having a light emitting surface, a bottom surface opposite to the light emitting surface, and at least one light incident surface contacting with the light emitting surface and the bottom surface is provided. The bottom surface has a plurality of flat surfaces and a plurality of groove groups. The groove groups and the flat surfaces are arranged in an alternating fashion. Each of the groove groups has at least two grooves. Each of the grooves has a first slanted surface, a peak, and a second slanted surface intersecting with the first slanted surface at the peak. In each of the grooves, a first edge side of the first slanted surface away from the peak is at a first distance from a second edge side of the second slanted surface away from the peak.

Abstract translation: 提供一种适于具有发光面的背光模块的导光板（LGP），与发光面相反的底面以及与发光面和底面接触的至少一个光入射面。 底表面具有多个平坦表面和多个凹槽组。 沟槽组和平坦表面以交替的方式布置。 每个凹槽组具有至少两个凹槽。 每个凹槽具有与峰顶处的第一倾斜表面相交的第一倾斜表面，峰值和第二倾斜表面。 在每个凹槽中，远离峰的第一倾斜表面的第一边缘侧离离第二倾斜表面远离峰的第二边缘侧第一距离。

公开(公告)号：US20100091365A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12585907

申请日：2009-09-29

Applicant: Tzeng-Ke Shiau ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

Inventor： Tzeng-Ke Shiau ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

IPC: G03B21/56

CPC classification number: G03B21/56 ,  G03B21/602

Abstract: A screen adapted to a projection device having a transparent layer, a plurality of light-mixing chambers, and a plurality of lens structures is provided. The light-mixing chambers are located on a back surface of the transparent layer away from the projection device. The lens structures are disposed on a front surface of the transparent layer facing towards the projection device and corresponding to the light-mixing chambers respectively. The size of the opening of the light-mixing chamber is smaller than the size of the bottom surface of the corresponding lens structures. The lens structure is adapted to refract a light beam from the projection device, and the opening of the corresponding light-mixing chamber is adapt to allow the light beam pass through, such that the corresponding light-mixing chamber is adapted to concentrate the light beam therein and transform the light beam into a light beam projected out of the screen.

Abstract translation: 提供适用于具有透明层的投影装置，多个光混合室和多个透镜结构的屏幕。 光混合室位于远离投影装置的透明层的后表面上。 透镜结构设置在透明层的面向投影装置的前表面上，并分别对应于光混合室。 光混合室的开口尺寸小于相应透镜结构底面的尺寸。 透镜结构适于折射来自投影装置的光束，并且相应的光混合室的开口适于允许光束通过，使得相应的光混合室适于将光束 并将光束变换成从屏幕伸出的光束。

公开(公告)号：US20090185385A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12230342

申请日：2008-08-28

Applicant: Tzeng-Ke Shiau ,  Ching-Shiang Li ,  Wen-Bin Chou ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

Inventor： Tzeng-Ke Shiau ,  Ching-Shiang Li ,  Wen-Bin Chou ,  Chih-Jen Tsang

IPC: F21V5/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/0053 ,  G02B6/0051 ,  G02F2001/133507

Abstract: An optical film is applied to a side-emitting backlight module. The side-emitting backlight module has a light guide plate for guiding a chief light beam. The light guide plate has a light emitting surface to define a normal direction thereof. The optical film includes a lower prism structure, an intermedium layer, and an upper prism structure. The lower prism structure is disposed on the light emitting surface. The intermedium layer is connected between the lower prism structure and the upper prism structure. When the chief light beam exits from the light emitting surface of the light guide plate, and then goes through the lower prism structure, it goes through the intermedium layer along a changed traveling direction. When the chief light beam exits from the intermedium layer, and goes through the upper prism structure, it turns from the changed traveling direction to the normal direction.

Abstract translation: 将光学膜应用于侧面发光背光模块。 侧面发光背光模块具有用于引导主光束的导光板。 导光板具有限定其法线方向的发光面。 光学膜包括下棱镜结构，中间层和上棱镜结构。 下棱镜结构设置在发光面上。 中间层连接在下棱镜结构和上棱镜结构之间。 当主光束从导光板的发光面退出，然后穿过下棱镜结构时，沿着改变的行进方向穿过中间层。 当主光束从中间层离开并穿过上棱镜结构时，它从改变的行进方向转动到法线方向。

公开(公告)号：US08884923B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US12881176

申请日：2010-09-14

Applicant: Chih-Jen Tsang ,  Chun-Chien Liao ,  Yu-Lun Jhu ,  Cheng-Yi Lien

Inventor： Chih-Jen Tsang ,  Chun-Chien Liao ,  Yu-Lun Jhu ,  Cheng-Yi Lien

IPC: G06F3/042 ,  F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0428 ,  G02B6/0028 ,  G02B6/0043 ,  G02B6/0061

Abstract: An optical touch apparatus includes a light source, light guide unit, and optical detector. The light source next to the display area emits a beam. The light guide unit next to the display area and in the transmission path of the beam includes a light guide body and a Lambertian scattering structure. The light guide body has first, second, third, fourth, and light incident surfaces. The beam enters the light guide body through the light incident surface and is transmitted from the first surface to a sensing space in front of the display area. The Lambertian scattering structure is disposed on at least one of the second, third, and fourth surfaces for scattering the beam to the first surface. The optical detector next to the display area senses a change in light intensity of the beam in the sensing space. An optical touch display apparatus is also provided.

Abstract translation: 光学触摸装置包括光源，导光单元和光学检测器。 显示区旁边的光源发射光束。 在显示区域和光束的传输路径中的导光单元包括导光体和朗伯散射结构。 导光体具有第一，第二，第三，第四和光入射表面。 光束通过光入射表面进入导光体，并从第一表面传输到显示区域前面的感测空间。 朗伯散射结构设置在第二，第三和第四表面中的至少一个上，用于将光束散射到第一表面。 显示区域旁边的光学检测器检测感测空间中的光束的光强度的变化。 还提供了一种光学触摸显示装置。