公开(公告)号：US11280500B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

申请号：US16818442

申请日：2020-03-13

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Chih-Ming Sun ,  Ming-Han Tsai ,  Chiung-Wen Lin ,  Po-Wei Yu ,  Wei-Ming Wang ,  Sen-Huang Huang

IPC: F24C15/20 ,  B66B5/00 ,  A61F13/42 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/00

Abstract: There is provided an auto detection system including a thermal detection device and a host. The host controls an indication device to indicate a prompt message or detection results according to a slope variation of voltage values or 2D distribution of temperature values detected by the thermal detection device, wherein the voltage values include the detected voltage of a single pixel or the sum of detected voltages of multiple pixels of a thermal sensor.

公开(公告)号：US11245865B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-08

申请号：US17172147

申请日：2021-02-10

Applicant: PIXART IMAGING INC.

Inventor： Sen-Huang Huang ,  Tso-Sheng Tsai

IPC: H04N5/3745 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/378 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H01L31/107

Abstract: There is provided an image sensor employing an avalanche diode. The image sensor includes a plurality of pixel circuits arranged in a matrix, a plurality of pulling circuits, a plurality of output circuits and a global current source circuit. Each of the plurality of pixel circuits includes a single photon avalanche diode and a P-type or N-type select switch transistor. Each of the plurality of pulling circuits is arranged corresponding to one pixel circuit column. The global current source circuit is used to form a current mirror with each of the plurality of pulling circuits. Each of the plurality of output circuits is shared by at least two pixel circuits.

公开(公告)号：US20210148748A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-20

申请号：US16684529

申请日：2019-11-14

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Sen-Huang Huang ,  Yi-Hsien Ko

IPC: G01F23/292 ,  G06T7/521

Abstract: An electric pot, which comprises: at least one light source, configured to emit light to liquid in the electric pot, wherein the light forms a first light pattern on a surface of the liquid; an image sensor, configured to detect the first light pattern; and a processor, configured to determine a liquid level of the liquid based on the first light pattern. Further, the processor can determine a solid height of the solid in the liquid based on a second light pattern. Via such electric pot, the liquid level or the solid height can be calculated in an optical manner, thus the user may feel more convenience while using the electric pot.

公开(公告)号：US20180335854A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-22

申请号：US16047338

申请日：2018-07-27

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Yu-Hao Huang ,  Ming-Tsan Kao ,  Sen-Huang Huang

IPC: G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/038

Abstract: There is provided an optical navigation device including an image sensor, a processing unit, a storage unit and an output unit. The image sensor is configured to successively capture images. The processing unit is configured to calculate a current displacement according to the images and to compare the current displacement or an accumulated displacement with a threshold so as to determine an outputted displacement. The storage unit is configured to save the accumulated displacement. The output unit is configured to output the outputted displacement with a report rate.

公开(公告)号：US09317744B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14791231

申请日：2015-07-02

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Yu-Hao Huang ,  Ming-Tsan Kao ,  Sen-Huang Huang ,  Nien-Tse Chen ,  En-Feng Hsu ,  Yi-Yuan Chen

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06K9/00389 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/00355 ,  G06T2207/30196

Abstract: A device for determining a gesture includes a light emitting unit, an image sensing device and a processing circuit. The light emitting unit emits a light beam. The image sensing device captures an image of a hand reflecting the light beam. The processing circuit obtains the image and determines a gesture of the hand by performing an operation on the image; wherein the operation includes: selecting pixels in the image having a brightness greater than or equal to a brightness threshold; dividing the selected pixels; and determining the gesture of the hand according to a number of group of divided pixels. A method for determining a gesture and an operation method of the aforementioned device are also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于确定手势的装置包括发光单元，图像感测装置和处理电路。 发光单元发射光束。 图像感测装置捕获反射光束的手的图像。 处理电路通过对图像执行操作来获得图像并确定手势， 其中所述操作包括：选择具有大于或等于亮度阈值的亮度的图像中的像素; 划分所选择的像素; 以及根据分组像素组的数量确定手的手势。 还提供了一种用于确定上述装置的手势和操作方法的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09104910B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US13900503

申请日：2013-05-22

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Yu-Hao Huang ,  Ming-Tsan Kao ,  Sen-Huang Huang ,  Nien-Tse Chen ,  En-Feng Hsu ,  Meng-Huan Hsieh ,  Yi-Yuan Chen

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06K9/00389 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/00355 ,  G06T2207/30196

Abstract: A device for determining a gesture includes a light emitting unit, an image sensing device and a processing circuit. The light emitting unit emits a light beam. The image sensing device captures an image of a hand reflecting the light beam. The processing circuit obtains the image and determine a gesture of the hand by performing an operation on the image; wherein the operation includes: selecting pixels in the image having a brightness greater than or equal to a brightness threshold; sorting the selected pixels; selecting a first predetermined percentage of pixels from the sorted pixels; dividing the adjacent pixels in the first predetermined percentage of pixels into a same group; and determining the gesture of the hand according to the number of groups of pixels. A method for determining a gesture and an operation method of the aforementioned device are also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于确定手势的装置包括发光单元，图像感测装置和处理电路。 发光单元发射光束。 图像感测装置捕获反射光束的手的图像。 处理电路通过对图像执行操作来获得图像并确定手势， 其中所述操作包括：选择具有大于或等于亮度阈值的亮度的图像中的像素; 对所选择的像素进行排序; 从分类像素中选择第一预定百分比的像素; 将第一预定百分比的像素中的相邻像素划分为相同组; 以及根据像素组的数量确定手的手势。 还提供了一种用于确定上述装置的手势和操作方法的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140133876A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13888374

申请日：2013-05-07

Applicant: PIXART IMAGING INC.

Inventor： Yu-Hao Huang ,  Ming-Tsan Kao ,  Sen-Huang Huang

IPC: G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G03F7/70483

Abstract: An exposure adjusting apparatus, which comprises: an image sensor, for catching an image according to an exposure parameter; a computing apparatus, for computing an exposure amount of the image and for determining whether the exposure amount is in a predetermined exposure range or not; and an exposure updating apparatus. If the exposure amount is in the predetermined exposure range, the exposure updating apparatus does not adjust the exposure amount. If the exposure amount is not in the predetermined exposure range, the exposure updating apparatus generates at least one adjusting amount according to at least one of the predetermined exposure range, the exposure amount and the exposure parameter, and utilizes the adjusting amount to increase or decrease the exposure parameter to generate a new exposure parameter.

Abstract translation: 一种曝光调节装置，包括：图像传感器，用于根据曝光参数捕获图像; 计算装置，用于计算图像的曝光量并确定曝光量是否在预定的曝光范围内; 和曝光更新装置。 如果曝光量在预定曝光范围内，则曝光更新装置不调整曝光量。 如果曝光量不在预定曝光范围内，曝光更新装置根据预定曝光范围，曝光量和曝光参数中的至少一个产生至少一个调节量，并利用调整量来增加或减少 曝光参数来生成新的曝光参数。

公开(公告)号：US20130300663A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13665808

申请日：2012-10-31

Applicant: PIXART IMAGING INC.

Inventor： Ren-Hau Gu ,  Ming-Tsan Kao ,  Sen-Huang Huang

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/033 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F1/3259 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  Y02D10/155 ,  Y02D10/173 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: A power-saving sensing module includes a light source, a first and a second sensor, a first and a second detection unit, and a controller. The first sensor detects a first image corresponding to a working plane in response to at least a part of the light ray from the light source to generate a first sensing signal. The first detection unit generates a displacement signal in response to the first sensing signal. The second sensor detects a second image corresponding to an object in response to at least a part of light ray to generate a second sensing signal. The second detection unit generates a touch signal corresponding to the object in response to the second sensing signal. The controller outputs a control signal in response to the touch signal. The first detection unit operates at a dormant state or a sensing state in response to the control signal.

Abstract translation: 省电感测模块包括光源，第一和第二传感器，第一和第二检测单元以及控制器。 响应于来自光源的光线的至少一部分，第一传感器检测对应于工作平面的第一图像以产生第一感测信号。 第一检测单元响应于第一感测信号产生位移信号。 第二传感器响应于至少一部分光线检测与物体相对应的第二图像以产生第二感测信号。 第二检测单元响应于第二检测信号产生与物体相对应的触摸信号。 控制器响应于触摸信号输出控制信号。 第一检测单元响应于控制信号而处于休眠状态或感测状态。

公开(公告)号：US20250138488A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-01

申请号：US18914302

申请日：2024-10-14

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Sen-Huang Huang ,  Ming Shun Manson Fei ,  Cong-Jun XIA ,  Gui-Ping SU

IPC: G04C3/00

Abstract: A stemless operation mechanism includes a case, a first moving component, a second moving component and a detection module. The case includes a first accommodating area, a second accommodating area and a partition portion used to provide an airtight isolating function. The first moving component is movably disposed on the first accommodating area and includes a first magnetic unit. The second moving component is movably disposed on the second accommodating area and includes a second magnetic unit located on position corresponding to position of the first magnetic unit. The second magnetic unit is cooperated with the first magnetic unit to generate a magnetic attraction force or a magnetic repulsion force. The detection module is disposed adjacent to the second moving component, and adapted to detect a movement of the second moving component for determining an operation behavior applied for the first moving component.

公开(公告)号：US11874174B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-16

申请号：US18090511

申请日：2022-12-29

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Chih-Ming Sun ,  Sen-Huang Huang

IPC: G01J5/12 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/14 ,  G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/12 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J5/045 ,  G01J5/0853 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/14 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G01J2005/123

Abstract: A far infrared sensor package includes a package body and a plurality of far infrared sensor array integrated circuits. The plurality of far infrared sensor array integrated circuits are disposed on a same plane and inside the package body. Each of the far infrared sensor array integrated circuits includes a far infrared sensing element array of a same size.