Patents by Inventor Lian LIU

Lian LIU 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: 10049306
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system and method for learning from images of transactional data. In one embodiment, a system is introduced that can learn from the images of transactional data. In particular, machine learning is implemented on images in order to classify information in a more accurate manner. The images are created from raw data deriving from a user account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Lian Liu, Hui-Min Chen
  • Publication number: 20180189612
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system and method for learning from images of transactional data. In one embodiment, a system is introduced that can learn from the images of transactional data. In particular, machine learning is implemented on images in order to classify information in a more accurate manner. The images are created from raw data deriving from a user account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Lian Liu, Hui-Min Chen
  • Patent number: 9824697
    Abstract: A noise elimination circuit of particular application in enhancing vocal clarity in a teleconference includes a first voice processing circuit, a second voice processing circuit, and a subtracter. The first voice processing circuit receives and processes a first voice from a first microphone and the second voice processing circuit receives and processes the same voice from a second microphone (second voice). The first voice and the second voice include voice signals and noises. The subtracter is electrically connected to the two voice processing circuits to receive the first voice and the second voice respectively processed by the first voice processing circuit and the second voice processing circuit. The subtracter substracts the second voice from the first voice, and outputs a clear voice from which noise has been eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignees: NANNING FUGUI PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lian Liu
  • Publication number: 20170186083
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for performing data mining of transaction history data. The transaction history data is stored in at least one data store. Categories are extracted from the transaction history. The categories are associated with bins that represent payment amount ranges of the categories. Topic vectors are generated that map topics to the bins. Based on the topic vectors, customer vectors are generated that map customers to the topics. Based on the customer vectors, the customers are classified into one or more classifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Hui-Min Chen, Lian Liu
  • Patent number: 9600330
    Abstract: A method and system for regulation and control of a multi-core CPU includes receiving an operating command associated with regulation and control of the multi-core CPU, responding to the operating command, and performing regulation and control on the CPU cores of the multi-core CPU via a bottom layer core interface according to a preset CPU regulation and control mode. Thereby, a working state of every CPU core of a multi-core CPU is regulated and controlled, processing capability of the multi-core CPU is improved, and energy and electric power are saved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: HUIZHOU TCL MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lian Liu, Yuting Wang, Xiaoyong Wu, Xiangjun Zhong
  • Publication number: 20170025133
    Abstract: A noise elimination circuit of particular application in enhancing vocal clarity in a teleconference includes a first voice processing circuit, a second voice processing circuit, and a subtracter. The first voice processing circuit receives and processes a first voice from a first microphone and the second voice processing circuit receives and processes the same voice from a second microphone (second voice). The first voice and the second voice include voice signals and noises. The subtracter is electrically connected to the two voice processing circuits to receive the first voice and the second voice respectively processed by the first voice processing circuit and the second voice processing circuit. The subtracter substracts the second voice from the first voice, and outputs a clear voice from which noise has been eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: LIAN LIU
  • Publication number: 20160202075
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a system, non-transitory computer readable medium, and method to handle a routing problem. It is determined whether a fastest route can be resolved using static routing or time dependent routing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Lian LIU, Chetan Kumar GUPTA, Krishnamurthy VISWANATHAN
  • Publication number: 20150194382
    Abstract: Provided is a method of fabricating an interconnect including the following steps. A conductive plug and a dielectric layer are provided, wherein a surface of the conductive plug and the surface of the dielectric layer substantially form a planar surface. A chemical mechanical polishing process is performed to the planar surface, wherein a chemical removal rate of the dielectric layer is greater than a chemical removal rate of the conductive plug. A conductive line is formed to electrically connect the conductive plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: MACRONIX International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Fen Lai, Meng-Shien Hsieh, Shiau-Lian Liu
  • Publication number: 20150113536
    Abstract: A method and system for regulation and control of a multi-core CPU includes receiving an operating command associated with regulation and control of the multi-core CPU, responding to the operating command, and performing regulation and control on the CPU cores of the multi-core CPU via a bottom layer core interface according to a preset CPU regulation and control mode. Thereby, a working state of every CPU core of a multi-core CPU is regulated and controlled, processing capability of the multi-core CPU is improved, and energy and electric power are saved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Lian Liu, Yuting Wang, Xiaoyong Wu, Xiangjun Zhong
  • Publication number: 20140007002
    Abstract: A calculation control method is used for an electronic device. The electronic device includes a storage unit storing a number of arithmetic equation models. The method includes the following steps. Sense handwritten touch input on a touch sensing unit by a user. Generate signals associated with the user's handwritten touch input. Display the handwritten content according to the generated signals. Recognize the handwritten content of the user, and convert the recognized handwritten content into an arithmetic operation if the recognized handwritten content matches one of the arithmetic equation models stored in the storage unit. Calculate a result of the arithmetic operation, if the recognized handwritten content matches one of the arithmetic equation models. And display the calculated result to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: LING CHANG, LIAN LIU, LI-ZHANG HUANG, HAN-CHE WANG, KUAN-HONG HSIEH, XIAO-GUANG LI
  • Patent number: 8584252
    Abstract: A copyright protection method is applied to an electronic device. The method includes: obtaining digital data of an audio file via Video on Demand (VOD); determining whether or not the audio file is free to use; determining whether or not the accessing of the audio file is legal if the audio file is not free. Upon a condition that the audio file is free, or the accessing of the audio file is legal and not free, decoding the audio file into analog signals. Upon a condition that digital copyright information is not included in the audio file, inserting into the analog signals the digital copyright information; outputting the analog signals of the audio file along with digital copyright information of the audio file. Upon a condition that the audio file is not free and not legally permitted, indicating the accessing of the audio file is illegal. The electronic device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qiang Tao, Lian Liu, Jin-Jie Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120272324
    Abstract: A copyright protection method is applied to an electronic device. The method includes: obtaining digital data of an audio file via Video on Demand (VOD); determining whether or not the audio file is free to use; determining whether or not the accessing of the audio file is legal if the audio file is not free. Upon a condition that the audio file is free, or the accessing of the audio file is legal and not free, decoding the audio file into analog signals. Upon a condition that digital copyright information is not included in the audio file, inserting into the analog signals the digital copyright information; outputting the analog signals of the audio file along with digital copyright information of the audio file. Upon a condition that the audio file is not free and not legally permitted, indicating the accessing of the audio file is illegal. The electronic device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD .
    Inventors: QIANG TAO, LIAN LIU, JIN-JIE ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20120184210
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and a method for displaying an electric quantity of a bluetooth earphone on a portable electronic equipment. The system includes a bluetooth earphone and a portable electronic equipment. The bluetooth earphone includes a first communication module, a power management module, and a control module. The portable electronic equipment includes a second communication module, a processing module and a display module. The display module receives an electric quantity value from the processing module and displays it in form of an icon. The present disclosure can make a user observe a currently-used electric quantity of the bluetooth earphone when the bluetooth earphone is worn and cannot be observed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Huizhou TCL Mobile Communication Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Yangmin WU, Yike FENG, Lian LIU
  • Publication number: 20090140890
    Abstract: An exemplary keyboard includes a row-and-column scanning matrix and a lock switch. The row-and-column scanning matrix includes a controller including a plurality of input ports and output ports, a plurality of keys electrically connecting the plurality of input ports to the plurality of output ports of the controller via a plurality of row conductive lines and column conductive lines when actuated. The lock switch connected in series with one or more of the plurality of keys is configured for disabling the one or more of the plurality of keys when opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHAN-QIN BAO, ZHANG-BO HUANG, HAI-YAN WANG, AI-LIAN LIU, GEN-HUA LIU, WEN-QING DU
  • Patent number: 7413448
    Abstract: A connector includes an insulating body, terminals received in the insulating body, an electrical shell covering the insulating body and two welding pieces. The electrical shell includes a top board, a bottom board and two side boards. Each of the side boards defines a first gap at the upside of the back end. Two sides of the top board protrude to form a first withstanding piece. A second withstanding piece extends outwards from a lower portion of the side board. Each of the welding pieces includes a welding part. The front end of the welding part extends outwards to form a connecting part. The top of the back of the welding part defines a second gap, the front of the second gap forms a block wall. The back of the welding part extends inwards to form a raised lump under the second gap. The back of the welding part extends downwards to form a limitative lump. The first withstanding piece places in the second gap and is against the block wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Kuo-Chin Lin, Hsin-Min Chao, Feng Zhu, Hau-Lian Liu
  • Publication number: 20080129765
    Abstract: An image adjustment method for displays is disclosed. Firstly, scan images on a display to get a coordinate of non-uniform brightness. Then the coordinate of non-uniform brightness is measured to obtain a chromatic value and a compensation value list is established according to a threshold value. Next brightness of images on the display is adjusted according to the coordinate of non-uniform brightness and the compensation value list so as to achieve uniform brightness of images, reduced labor cost and higher line speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Cheng-Feng Lin, Cheng-Lian Liu, Wen-Kai Teng, Jung-Hsiang Tseng, Herng-Der Chu
  • Patent number: 7218365
    Abstract: A bi-display mode liquid crystal display comprises a top and a bottom transparent substrate that are arranged in a parallel way, and between the two transparent substrates are a liquid crystal layer, a semi-reflector and a color filter sequentially, in addition, a top and a bottom polarizer are set on the outer surface of the top and the bottom transparent substrate respectively; by setting the semi-reflector upon the color filter, it makes the light not pass through the color filter and increase the reflection rate. Therefore, the present invention not only provides a reflective mode of high brightness gray scale display, but has a transmissive mode of beautiful color, and has the advantage of power saving and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Giantplus Tehcnology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pin Chang, Cheng Lian Liu, Chun Yu Chao
  • Patent number: 6244605
    Abstract: A skate cart includes a board with a front wheel and a rear wheel. A handlebar stem is pivotally connected to a connection port extending from a front end of the board and the front wheel is connected to the handlebar stem. The connection port has two lugs and a lower end of the handlebar stem is engaged between the two lugs. A rod is movably inserted through one of the lugs and a passage in the handlebar stem. When pulling the rod out from the passage in the handlebar stem, the handlebar stem is pivotable relative to the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Kalloy Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kun-Lian Liu
  • Patent number: 5803282
    Abstract: A bottle includes a cap secured on top and having a pipe extended upward and communicating with the interior of the bottle. A pump device is disposed on the cap for vacuuming the bottle. A bellows member is engaged on the pipe and includes a lower end secured to the cap and an enclosed upper end. A cover is engaged on the cap and includes an aperture for allowing the enclosed upper end of the bellows member to move upward beyond the cover. The enclosed upper end of the bellows member may be moved downward for indicating a vacuum status of the bottle when the bottle is vacuumed by the pump device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventors: Pao Ting Chen, Hsin Yu Chen, Cai Lian Liu