Meta-Optics : Eyes to the Future
Granted Patents: 69 (USA, Japan, Germany, China, Taiwan) patents for 46 items
46. U. S. Patent, “Harmonic light-generating metasurface,” US 11,500,265 B2, M Semmlinger, ML Tseng, J Yang, M Zhang, DP Tsai, L Dong, A. Ahmadivand, P. Nordlander, N. J. Halas (2022/11/15)
45. Taiwan Patent, “Broadband achromatic metalens in the visible spectrum,” No. I696297, Academia Sinica, D. P. Tsai, P.C. Wu. (2020/06/11-2037/12/21)
44. Taiwan Patent, “Broadband meta-optical device,” No. I649259 Academia Sinica, D. P. Tsai, P.C. Wu. (2019/02/01-2036/12/04)
43. Taiwan Patent, “Plasmonic multicolor meta-hologram,” No. I538875, Academia Sinica, D. P. Tsai, Y. W. Huang, W. T. Chen, C. M. Wang. (2016/06/21-2035/09/08)
42. Taiwan Patent, “A Multi-Dimensional Meta-Hologram with Polarization-Controlled Images,” No. I514097, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, C. M. Wang, W. T. Chen, K. Y. Yang, Y. W. Huang. (2015/12/21)
41. U. S. Patent, “Material for expanding the range of light absorption in an original constitution material,” US 9145601 B2, National Applied Research Laboratories, D. P. Tsai, H. J. Huang. (2015/09/29)
40a. Taiwan Patent, “Image-Based Diopter Measuring System,” No. I498539, National Applied Research Laboratories, T. S. Liao, C. H. Huang, C. C. Wu, D. P. Tsai, S. J. Chou, C. F. Ho. (2015/09/01)
40b. U. S. Patent, “Image-based refractive index measuring system,” US 9103778 B2. National Applied Research Laboratories, Tai-Shan Liao, Chi-hung Huang, Chih-Chieh Wu, Din Ping Tsai, Shih-Jie Chou, Cheng-Fang Ho. (2015/08/11)
39. Taiwan Patent, “Apparatus and method for performing photodynamic diagnosis and photodynamic therapy,” No. I478747, Kaohsiung Medical University and Instrument Technology Research Center, National Applied Research Laboratories, W. H. Wu, C. H. Chang, H. C. Chang, C. L. Chang, K. C. Huang, D. P. Tsai, H. S. Yu. (2015/04/08-2031/01/19)
38. Taiwan Patent, “Metamaterial structure and the method of manufacturing the same,” No. I472819, National Applied Research Laboratories, C. C. Chen, Y. H. Tang, C. T. Lin, M. H. Shiao, D. P. Tsai. (2015/02/11)
37. Taiwan Patent, “Human facial skin roughness and wrinkle inspection based on smart phone,” No. I471117, National Applied Research Laboratories, S. J. Chou, C. C. Wu, T. S. Liao, C. H. Hwang, D. P. Tsai. (2015/02/01)
36a. Taiwan Patent, “Gamma dose rate measurement system,” No. I459018, National Applied Research Laboratories, D. P. Tsai, C. C. Wu, C. C. Chou, T. S. Liao, C. H. Huang. (2014/11/01)
36b. U.S.Patent, “Gamma dose rate measurement system,” US 8816289, National Applied Research Laboratories, Din Ping Tsai, Chih-Chieh Wu, Chih-Chung Chou, Tai-Shan Liao, Chi-Hung Huang. (2014/08/26)
35. Taiwan Patent, “Semiconductor Electrode for Photoelectrochemical cell And Forming Method Thereof,” No. I456668, National Taiwan University, H. M. Chen, C. K. Chen, Y. Z. Ho, W. T. Chen, R. S. Liu, D. P. Tsai. (2014/10/11)
34. Taiwan Patent, “Assembly of lensesfor resolution,” No. I449960, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, B. H. Chen, Y. Z. Ho, Y. C. Lan. (2014/08/21)
33. Taiwan Patent, “Near-field scanning optical microscope,” No. I449915, National Applied Research Laboratories, C. W. Chen, J. R. Sze, D. P. Tsai, F. Z. Chen. (2014/08/21)
32a. Taiwan Patent, “Method for measuring the propagation loss in a plane light guide plate,” No. I445939, National Applied Research Laboratories, D. P. Tsai, K C. Huang, H, J. Huang. (2014/07/21)
32b. U.S.Patent, “Method for Measuring the Propagation Loss in A Plane Light Guide Plate,” US 8767196, National Applied Research Laboratories, D. P. Tsai, Kuo-Cheng Huang, Hung Ji Huang. (2014/07/01)
31. Taiwan Patent, “Light/electric energy converting element and light/electric/chemical energy converting element,” No. I445187, National Taiwan University, S.-T. Ho, D. P. Tsai. (2014/07/11)
30a. Taiwan Patent, “Non-Visible Particle Detection Device,” No. I443362, National Applied Research Laboratories, D. P. Tsai, C. C. Wu, T. S. Liao, C. H. Huang. (2014/07/01)
30b. Japan Patent, “Non-visible particle detection device,” Invention 579223, National Applied Research Laboratories, D. P. Tsai, C. C. Wu, T. S. Liao, C. H. Huang. (2014/07/18)
30c. U.S. Patent, “Non-visible particle detection based on smart phone,” US 8735842 B2, National Applied Research Laboratories, D. P. Tsai, C. C. Wu, T. S. Liao, C. H. Huang. (2014/05/27)
29. U.S. Patent, “Near-field optical disk having surface plasmon amplification by stimulated emission of radiation,” US 8709570, Ritek Corporation, D. P. Tsai, C.-D. Shiue, S.-C. Yen. (2014/04/29)
28. Taiwan Patent, “Thermal emitter and fabricating method thereof,” No. I430327, National Taiwan University, C. M. Wang, D. P. Tsai. (2014/03/11)
27. Taiwan Patent, “Method of processing biological culturing water by using active photocatalytic reactor,” No .I426053, National Applied Research Laboratories, D. P. Tsai, H. J. Huang, C. T. Lin. (2014/02/11)
26. U.S.Patent, “Near-field scanning optical microscope,” US 8393010, National Applied Research Laboratories, C.-W. Chen, J.-R. Sze, D. P. Tsai, F.-Z. Chen. (2013/03/05)
25a. Taiwan Patent, “Original constitution material light absorption range-expanding composite material,” No. I386308, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, H. J. Huang. (2013/02/21)
25b. Japan Patent, “Material for expanding the range of light absorption in an original constitution material,” Invention 5225337, D. P. Tsai, H. J. Huang.
24a. Taiwan Patent, “Near Field Optical Disc and Near Field Optical Disc Reading Apparatus,” No. I375217, National Central University, C. C. Sun, Y. W. Yu, Y. J. Lo, D. P. Tsai, C. Y. Cheng. (2012/10/21)
24b. U.S. Patent, “Near field optical disc and near field optical disc reading apparatus,” US 7969830, National Central University, C.-C. Sun, Y.-W. Yu, Y.-C. Lo, D. P. Tsai, C.-Y. Cheng. (2011/06/28)
23. Taiwan Patent, “Mask for using nanometer scale silver rods to form patterns,” No. I368820, Far East University, S. C. Chen, D. P. Tsai. (2012/07/21)
22. Taiwan Patent, “Revolving ellipsoid air-hole photon-crystal optical fiber,” No. I366691, National Taiwan University, Y. F. Chao, D. P. Tsai. (2012/06/21)
21a. Taiwan Patent, “Photocatalytic reactor with auto-moving light guide,” No. I357354, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, C. S. Wu, N. L. Wu, H. J. Huang, T. C. Chu. (2012/02/01-2027/03/06)
21b. U.S. Patent, “Photocatalytic reactor with movable conformal light guiding plate,” US 7927553 B2, D. P. Tsai, C. S. Wu, N. L. Wu, H. J. Huang, T. C. Chu. (2011/04/19-2030/02/16)
20. Taiwan Patent, “TOC coating with a surface plasma resonance effect and manufacturing method thereof,” No. I439558, National Applied Research Laboratories, P.-K. Chiu, S.-T. Ho, B.-H. Liou, C.-N. Hsiao, W.-H. Cho, H.-P. Chen, D. P. Tsai. (2014/06/01)
19. Taiwan Patent, “Surface plamonic high sensitive optical recording media,” No. I332209, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Fu, T. S. Kao. (2010/10/21-2026-07/26)
18. Taiwan Patent, “Near-field optical fiber probe,” No. I267655, National Chiao Tung University, D. P. Tsai, Y. F. Chao, T. J. Yang, (2006/12/1-2025/08/02)
17. Taiwan Patent, “A limited-readout optical storage disk by using surface plasmon effects,” No. I297152, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, W. C. Lin, T. S. Kao. (2008/05/21-2024/07/22)
16. Taiwan Patent, “Optical nano calibration standard,” No. I249040, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, G. S. Lin, C. F. Yu, Y. H. Fu (2006/02/11-2024/07/22).
15. Taiwan Patent, “Near-field optical nanolithography using a nano-structured thin film which can generate localized surface plasmons,” No. I245022, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, W. C. Lin. (2005/12/11-2023/07/20).
14. Taiwan Patent, “Disc structure of magnetic-optical composite recording using surface plasma wave for assisting recording,” No. I224306, National Taiwan University, C. C. Lin, C. H. Lai, D. P. Tsai, C. R. Chang, H. P. Hsieh. (2004/11521-2023/07/15).
13a. Taiwan Patent, “Near-field scanning optical microscope using a short fiber probe with a small quartz tuning fork,” No. I220530, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Fu. (2004/08/21-2023/08/21)
13b. China Patent, “A tapping-mode tuning fork with a short fiber probe sensing for near-field scanning optical microscope,” CN263999, P. Wang, D.P. Tsai, Y. Lu, J.-P. Xie, M. Hai. (2004/09/08)
12a. Taiwan Patent, “Rewritable Optical Recording Medium With ZnO Near-Field Optical Interaction Layer,” No. 216688, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Lin, W. C. Lin, H. H. Chang. (2003/12/21-2014/05/26)
12b. Canada Patent, “Rewritable Optical Recording Medium With Zno Near-Field Optical Interaction Layer, CA2415650,DEETH WILLIAMS WALL LLP, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Lin, W. C. Lin, H. H. Chang. (2006/05/02)
12c. U.S. Patent, “Rewritable Optical Recording Medium With Zno Near-Field Optical Interaction Layer,” US 6983476 B2, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Lin, W. C. Lin, H. H. Chang. (2006/01/03)
11a. Taiwan Patent, “Read-only optical Recording Medium with ZnO Near-Field Optical Interaction Layer,” No. 217900, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Lin, H. H. Chang, W. C. Lin. (2004/01/11-2014/06/02)
11b. Canada patent, “Read-only optical Recording Medium with Zno Near-Field Optical Interaction Layer,” CA2415450, DEETH WILLIAMS WALL LLP, Y. H. Lin, H. H. Chang, D. P. Tsai, W. C. Lin. (2006/05/02)
11c. U.S.Patent, “Read-only optical recording medium with ZnO near-field optical interaction layer,” US7027386b2, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Lin, H. H. Chang. (2006/04/11)
11d. Bundesrepublik Deutschland patent, “Optisches Read-only-speichermedium Mit Einer Optischen Nahfeldinteraktionsschicht Aus Zinkoxid,” DE 10261378, National Taiwan University, Din-Ping Tsai, Yu-Hsuan Lin, Wei-Chih Lin, Hsun-Hao Chang. (2010/04/22)
10a. Taiwan Patent, “Write-once optical recording medium with ZnO near-field optical interaction layer,” No. 204868, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Lin, W. C. Lin, H. H. Chang. (2003/06/01-2014/05/26)
10b. Canada Patent, “Write-once optical recording medium with ZnO near-field optical interaction layer,” CA2415710, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Lin, W. C. Lin, H. H. Chang. (2003/01/06-2023/01/05)
10c. U.S. Patent, “Write-once optical recording medium with ZnO near-field optical interaction layer,” US 6938266 B2, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Lin, H. H. Chang. (2005/08/30)
9a. Taiwan Patent, “Near-field super-resolution optical cover glass slip or mount,” No. 190571, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Lin. (2003/11/11-2022/5/12)
9b. U.S. Patent, “Near-field super-resolution optical cover glass slip or mount,” US 6737167 B2, National Taiwan University, D. P. Tsai, Y. H. Lin. (2004/05/18)
8. U.S. Patent, “Method and system for local index measurement in optical materials,” US 6525808, University of Cincinnati, H E. Jackson, D. P. Tsai. (2003/02/25)
7. U.S. Patent, “Multi-rewritable optical recording medium with surface plasmon super-resolution,” US 6410115, Ritek Corporation: D. P. Tsai, C.-J. Yeh. (2002/06/25)
6a. Taiwan Patent, “Inorganic write-once optical recording medium with surface plasmon super-resolution layer,” No.186004, Ritek Corporation, D. P. Tsai, C. J. Yeh. (2002/01/01-2011/02/28)
6b. U.S. Patent, “Inorganic write-once optical recording medium with surface plasmon super-resolution layer,” US 6348251, Ritek Corporation: D. P. Tsai, C. J. Yeh. (2002/02/19)
5a. Taiwan Patent, “Organic write-once optical recording medium with surface plasmon super-resolution layer,” No. 186005, Ritek Corporation, D. P. Tsai, C. J. Yeh. (2002/01/01-2011/02/28)
5b. U.S. patent, “Organic write-once optical recording medium with surface plasmon super-resolution layer,” US6358589B1, Ritek Corporation, D. P. Tsai, C. J. Yeh. (2002/03/19)
4. Taiwan Patent, “Surface plasma image enhanced film,” No. 181531, Ritek Corporation, D. P. Tsai, C. J. Yeh (2001/08/01-2011/08/22)
3a. Taiwan Patent, “Pre-recording type optical recording medium with surface plasmon super-resolution layer,” No.175009, Ritek Corporation, D. P. Tsai, C. J. Yeh (2001/06/07-2011/02/25).
3b. U.S. patent, “Pre-recording type optical recording medium with surface plasmon super-resolution layer,” US6285652B1, Ritek Corporation, D. P. Tsai, C. J. Yeh (2001/09/04).
2a. Taiwan Patent, “Knock mode scanning near-field optical microscope,” No.128364, Industrial Technology Research Institute, D. P. Tsai, S. C. Lo, Y. H. Chang, Y. Y. Lu, C. W. Yang. (2001/03/01-2019/05/02)
2b. Japan Patent, “Knock mode scanning near-field optical microscope,” Invention 3276939, Industrial Technology Research Institute, D. P. Tsai, S. C. Lo, Y. H. Chang, Y. Y. Lu, C. W. Yang. (2002/02/08)
2c. U.S. Patent, “Knock mode scanning near-field optical microscope,” US6373049B1, Industrial Technology Research Institute, D. P. Tsai, S. C. Lo, Y. H. Chang, S. C. Chen, Y. Y. Lu, C. W. Yang. (2002/04/16)
2d. Bundesrepublik Deutschland patent, “Optisches Nahfeld-Abtastmikroskop,” DE19925431, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Chutung, Hsinchu, Chang, Yun-Hui, Lu Chou, Taipeh/T’ai-pei, TW; Chen, Shih-Chou, Hisn Chu, TW; Lo, Shih-Che, Luo Tung Chen, I Lan, TW; Lu, Yuan-Ying, Chung Ho, Taipeh/T’ai-pei, TW; Tsai, Din-Ping, W. Area, Taichung, TW; Yang, Chi-Wen, Shui Lin, Yun Lin, TW.(2002/11/07)
Taiwan Patent, “Method and apparatus for fabricating straight/bent fiber tip,” No. 137563, National Science Council, R. Y. Tsai, H. N. Lin, H. Y. Hsiao, D. P. Tsai, H. H. Liang, L. C. Li, D. M. Huang, H. G. Huang. (1998/07/01-2009/07/25)
Patents in process:
U. S. Patent, “Plasmonic multicolor meta-hologram,” U. S. Patent Application US20170068214. Academia Sinica, D. P. Tsai, Y. W. Huang, W. T. Chen, C. M. Wang. (2017/03/09)
2a. U. S. Patent, “Broadband meta-optical device,” U. S. Patent Application 15/599,943. Academia Sinica, D. P. Tsai and P.C. Wu. (2017/5/19)
2b. China Patent, “Broadband meta-optical device,” China Patent Application 201711020235.7. Academia Sinica, D. P. Tsai and P.C. Wu. (2017/10/27)
2c. Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), “Broadband meta-optical device,” PCT Application PCT/US2017/062802. Academia Sinica, D. P. Tsai, P.C. Wu. (2017/11/22)
3a. Taiwan Patent, “Broadband metalens for imaging and pixel-level multiplex color router at the visible,” Taiwan Patent Application 107146547. Academia Sinica, D. P. Tsai and P.C. Wu. (2018/12/21)
3b. U. S. Patent, “Broadband metalens for imaging and pixel-level multiplex color router at the visible,” U. S. Patent Application 16/231,868. Academia Sinica, D. P. Tsai and P.C. Wu. (2018/12/24)
3c. Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), “Broadband metalens for imaging and pixel-level multiplex color router at the visible,” PCT Application PCT/US18/67452. Academia Sinica, D. P. Tsai and P.C. Wu. (2018/12/24)