Patents Examined by Philip P. Dang
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Patent number: 11961770Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a processing tool. The tool includes a housing enclosing a processing chamber, and an input/output port configured to pass a wafer through the housing into and out of the processing chamber. A back-side macro-inspection system is arranged within the processing chamber and is configured to image a back side of the wafer. A front-side macro-inspection system is arranged within the processing chamber and is configured to image a front side of the wafer according to a first image resolution. A front-side micro-inspection system is arranged within the processing chamber and is configured to image the front side of the wafer according to a second image resolution which is higher than the first image resolution.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chia-Han Lin, Chien-Fa Lee, Hsu-Shui Liu, Jiun-Rong Pai, Sheng-Hsiang Chuang, Surendra Kumar Soni, Shou-Wen Kuo, Wu-An Weng, Gary Tsai, Chien-Ko Liao, Ya Hsun Hsueh, Becky Liao, Ethan Yu, Ming-Chi Tsai, Kuo-Yi Liu
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Patent number: 11962746Abstract: A stereoscopic vision system uses at least two cameras having different parameters to image a scene and create stereoscopic views. The different parameters of the two cameras can be intrinsic or extrinsic, including, for example, the distortion profile of the lens in the cameras, the field of view of the lens, the orientation of the cameras, the positions of the cameras, the color spectrum of the cameras, the frame rate of the cameras, the exposure time of the cameras, the gain of the cameras, the aperture size of the lenses, or the like. An image processing apparatus is then used to process the images from the at least two different cameras to provide optimal stereoscopic vision to a display.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: IMMERVISION, INC.Inventors: Patrice Roulet, Jocelyn Parent, Pierre Konen, Simon Thibault, Pascale Nini, Xiaojun Du, Valentin Bataille, Jhinseok Lee
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Patent number: 11956462Abstract: Video processing methods and apparatuses for coding a current block comprise receiving input data of a current block, partitioning the current block into multiple sub-blocks, deriving sub-block MVs for the current block according to a sub-block motion compensation coding tool, constraining the sub-block MVs to form constrained sub-block MVs, and encoding or decoding the current block using the constrained sub-block MVs, and applying motion compensation to the current block using the constrained sub-block MVs to encode or decode the current block. The sub-block MVs may be constrained according to a size, width, or height of the current block or a sub-block, an inter prediction direction of one of control point MVs of the current block, the current block, or current sub-block, the control point MVs, or a combination of the above.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: HFI INNOVATION INC.Inventors: Tzu-Der Chuang, Ching-Yeh Chen, Chen-Yen Lai, Chih-Wei Hsu
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Patent number: 11910092Abstract: The current disclosure relates to a panoramic look-around view generation method, an in-vehicle device and an in-vehicle system.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Black Sesame Technologies Inc.Inventor: Wenxue Li
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Patent number: 11902477Abstract: The present disclosure describes a first device sending to a second device a face template of the user of the first device. When the second device captures an image, the second device may compare the face template to a second face template derived from the captured image. If a match is determined to exist, the second device may send the captured image to the first device. The face template may be transferred over a first communication interface, while the captured image may be sent over a second communication interface. The first communication interface may be Bluetooth and the second communication interface may be WIFI Direct. As such, the system may function in environments without cellular coverage and/or infrastructure WIFI networks. Additionally, the user of the first device does not need to be identified, only matched to the second face template.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventor: Hugh B. Svendsen
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Patent number: 11882273Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method and apparatus for processing a video signal. Particularly, a method for decoding a video signal according to an embodiment of the disclosure may include: determining, among predefined secondary transform sets based on intra-prediction modes of a current block, a secondary transform set applied to the current block; obtaining a first syntax element indicating a secondary transform matrix applied to the current block in the determined secondary transform set; deriving a secondary inverse-transformed block by performing a secondary inverse transform on a left top region of the current block by using the secondary transform matrix specified by the first syntax element; and deriving a residual block of the current block by performing a primary inverse transform on the secondary inverse-transformed block using a primary transform matrix of the current block.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Moonmo Koo, Mehdi Salehifar, Seunghwan Kim, Jaehyun Lim
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Patent number: 11877005Abstract: An image decoding method performed by a decoding apparatus according to the present document includes constituting a candidate list for deriving motion information of a sub-block unit for a current block, wherein the merge candidate list includes constructed candidates; deriving control point motion vectors (CPMVs) for control points (CPs) of the current block based on the merge candidate list; deriving prediction samples for the current block based on the CPMVs; and generating a reconstructed picture for the current block based on the derived prediction samples, wherein the constructed candidates are derived based on combination of at least two of a first neighboring block in a first group, a second neighboring block in a second group, a third neighboring block in a third group and a fourth neighboring block, and the first neighboring block, the second neighboring block and the third neighboring block and the fourth neighboring block constituting the combination have the same reference picture index.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Jaeho Lee, Seunghwan Kim
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Patent number: 11868440Abstract: Subsets of training data are selected for iterations of a statistical model through a training process. The selection can reduce the amount of data to be processed by selecting the training data that will likely have significant training value for the pass. This can include using a metric such as the loss or certainty to sample the data, such that easy to classify instances are used for training less frequently than harder to classify instances. A cutoff value or threshold can also, or alternatively, be used such that harder to classify instances are not selected for training until later in the process when the model may be more likely to benefit from training on those instances. Sampling can vary between passes for variety, and the cutoff value might also change such that all data instances are eligible for training selection by at least the last iteration.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: A9.com, Inc.Inventors: Yash Patel, R. Manmatha, Alexander Smola, Son D. Tran, Sheng Zha
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Patent number: 11869213Abstract: An electronic device including a display; a distance sensor; a camera; and at least one processor configured to: obtain a two-dimensional (2D) face image of a user via the camera and obtain distance sensing data via the distance sensor; identify a distance between the user and the electronic device, and a rotation angle of a face of the user with respect to the electronic device, using the obtained 2D face image and the obtained distance sensing data; modify at least a part of the 2D face image based on at least one of the identified distance and the identified rotation angle; and provide information about at least the part of the modified 2D face image via the display.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyoungseon Choi, Youngjae Oh, Sangkyung Lee, Taehan Jeon, Changhwan Choi, Joonho Kim, Jinhong Min
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Patent number: 11871114Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and a method for producing panoramic image content.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Visit Inc.Inventors: Yong Won Cho, Geun Woong Ryu
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Patent number: 11867513Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for determining a lane where a vehicle is located. In the method, the image lane information of the position where the vehicle is located is determined from a lane line image; actual lane information of a position where the vehicle is located is acquired from existing lane information according to the positioning information of the vehicle; and an actual lane where the vehicle is located is determined based on the image lane information and the actual lane information.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: APOLLO INTELLIGENT CONNECTIVITY (BEIJING) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yinghui Li
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Patent number: 11860350Abstract: A method for performing microscopy-based imaging of samples includes: loading a sample holder onto a support configured to receive the sample holder; moving the sample holder in a first direction, from a starting position on a first strip of the sample holder, to move the sample holder relative to an imaging line of a line camera, to capture an image of the first strip of the sample holder; monitoring a focal plane using an autofocus system as the sample holder is moved in the first direction; in response to a determination by the autofocus system, moving an objective lens along an optical axis to adjust the focal plane; and moving the sample holder in a second direction, to align the imaging line of the line camera with a position on a second strip of the sample holder.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Q-LINEA ABInventors: Jonas Jarvius, Jan Grawé
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Patent number: 11854433Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention provide for estimating latent ability of responders to a digital assessment in the form of ability scores and estimating item parameters an assessment item of the digital assessment including difficulty scores and discrimination scores. Maximum likelihood estimation may be performed based on an item response theory model to estimate the item parameters. Supervisory, extraction, and worker modules of a workflow manager module may initiate general purpose graphics processing unit instances and cause these instances to perform the maximum likelihood estimation calculations. The item response theory model may be a two parameter model that is modified to account for changes in difficulty caused by the use of hints.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: PEARSON EDUCATION, INC.Inventors: Krzysztof Jȩdrzejewski, Quinn Lathrop, Kacper Lodzikowski, Tomasz Matysiak, Mateusz Otmianowski, Malgorzata Schmidt
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Patent number: 11849143Abstract: An image decoding method performed by a decoding apparatus according to the present document includes constituting a candidate list for deriving motion information of a sub-block unit for a current block, wherein the merge candidate list includes constructed candidates; deriving control point motion vectors (CPMVs) for control points (CPs) of the current block based on the merge candidate list; deriving prediction samples for the current block based on the CPMVs; and generating a reconstructed picture for the current block based on the derived prediction samples, wherein the constructed candidates are derived based on combination of at least two of a first neighboring block in a first group, a second neighboring block in a second group, a third neighboring block in a third group and a fourth neighboring block, and the first neighboring block, the second neighboring block and the third neighboring block and the fourth neighboring block constituting the combination have the same reference picture index.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jaeho Lee, Seunghwan Kim
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Patent number: 11841494Abstract: An optical imaging device for a microscope comprises a first optical system configured to form a first optical image corresponding to a first region of a sample in accordance with a first imaging mode, a second optical system configured to form a second optical image corresponding to a second region of said sample, wherein said first and second regions spatially coincide in a target region of said sample and said first and second imaging modes are different from each other, a memory storing first distortion correction data suitable for correcting a first optical distortion caused by said first optical system in said first optical image, second distortion correction data suitable for correcting a second optical distortion caused by said second optical system in said second optical image, and transformation data suitable for correcting positional misalignment between said first and second optical images, and a processor which is configured to process first image data representing said first optical image basedType: GrantFiled: October 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventors: Kai Ritschel, Marco Bingel, Patric Pelzer
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Patent number: 11800113Abstract: The present invention relates to a video encoding and decoding method. A video decoding method for the same may include: obtaining granularity information; determining a sharing region based on the granularity information; and generating a prediction block of a current block by using motion information of the sharing region when the current block corresponds to the sharing region.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Hyun Suk Ko, Jin Ho Lee, Ha Hyun Lee, Dong San Jun, Seung Hyun Cho, Hui Yong Kim, Jin Soo Choi
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Patent number: 11790671Abstract: A vision based light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system captures images including a targeted object and identifies the targeted object using an object recognition model. To identify the targeted object, the vision based LIDAR system determines a type of object and pixel locations or a boundary box associated with the targeted object. Based on the identification, the vision based LIDAR system directs a tracking beam onto one or more spots on the targeted object and detects distances to the one or more spots. The vision based LIDAR system updates the identification of the targeted object based on the one or more determined distances.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Crazing Lab, Inc.Inventors: Sang-Pyo Kim, Sreenivasa Kosireddy
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Patent number: 11790741Abstract: A drone security system with at least a drone and a drone base having been setup with locations that are part of a tradition security systems and where the traditional security system is in communication with drone base enabling the drone to respond to events that occur in the traditional security system and for the drone to also follow a predetermined path with checkpoints.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventor: Albert Williams
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Patent number: 11772555Abstract: A method of providing surrounding information of a vehicle includes: detecting at least one sensor-based obstacle using sensor detection information acquired through a surroundings sensor, detecting at least one image-based obstacle using image information acquired through a plurality of cameras, detecting at least one matched obstacle from the at least one sensor-based obstacle or the at least one image-based obstacle, and correcting the position of the at least one matched obstacle using at least one of a sensor-based detection result or an image-based detection result with respect to the at least one matched obstacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: GiWon Park
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Patent number: 11771074Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the sensor based observation of arthropods in a region where plants grow. The subject matter of the present disclosure is a device, system, method and computer program product for the sensor based observation of arthropods, by means of a camera.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Robert Wollenhaupt, Dennis Göke, Stefan Gröger, Ernst-Georg Schmid