Patents by Inventor Philip Tsui

Philip Tsui 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: 8540652
    Abstract: The present invention relates a system and method to allow users to train different joints of a limb in different planes. The rotation of the system can be driven by a motor to assist or resist the motion for training purpose. By the present invention, the user can use the device to switch training between the vertical and horizontal planes, without changing the device and any module. The system is also adjustable to meet different users' body sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Kai Yu Tong, Rong Song, Chiu Hoi Lam, Wai Man Tam, Shu To Ng, Tak Chi Lee, Man Kit Peter Pang, King Lun Kwok, Yin Bonn Philip Tsui, Woon Fong Wallace Leung
  • Publication number: 20080294074
    Abstract: The present invention relates a system and method to allow users to train different joints of a limb in different planes. The rotation of the system can be driven by a motor to assist or resist the motion for training purpose. By the present invention, the user can use the device to switch training between the vertical and horizontal planes, without changing the device and any module. The system is also adjustable to meet different users' body sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Kai Yu Tong, Rong Song, Chiu Hoi Lam, Wai Man Tam, Shu To Ng, Tak Chi Lee, Man Kit Peter Pang, King Lun Kwok, Yin Bonn Philip Tsui, Woon Fong Wallace Leung
  • Publication number: 20070063815
    Abstract: A receiver is adapted to receive one or more wireless signals, while also being able to provide a barrier actuation signal to a barrier operator over a signaling line. The barrier operator may then be adapted to actuate a barrier in response to receiving the barrier actuation signal. The signaling line is further used to provide power from the barrier operator to the receiver. In one embodiment, the barrier operator is a garage door opener and the signaling line is coupled to the receiver and a garage door wall button. Alternatively, the receiver may replace the garage door wall button of the barrier operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Gallen Tsui, Philip Tsui
  • Publication number: 20070036230
    Abstract: A transmitter that is programmable to transmit one or more identification or device codes, using one or more transmission formats, at one or more transmission frequencies to control one or more respective devices. In one embodiment, the transmitter includes a controller and memory for storing transmission values and corresponding transmission frequencies, where the transmission values may include multiple device codes and transmission formats. A subset of the transmission values and corresponding transmission frequencies stored in the memory are assigned to or associated with one or more actuation switches upon matching the transmission values in a sampled signal to a set of transmission values stored in memory. In one embodiment, the transmission values may correspond to either a fixed-code transmission format or a rolling-code transmission format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventor: Philip Tsui
  • Publication number: 20060012461
    Abstract: A transmitter for operating a rolling code receiver is disclosed. A fixed code transmitter is capable of operating a plurality of different receivers (including rolling code receivers) by updating the transmitter's volatile memory with a set of one or more fixed codes stored in a non-volatile memory of the transmitter. In one embodiment, the transmitter's updatable nonvolatile memory is updated with a code or codes necessary for operating a user-selected receiver. In another embodiment, activating the transmitter will cause it to transmit the code(s) previously stored in the updatable nonvolatile memory based on the user receiver selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventor: Philip Tsui
  • Publication number: 20050206519
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for proximity control of a barrier comprising a stationary wireless signal receiving device and a mobile transmitting device. The wireless signal receiving device may monitor at least one transmitting device within a predetermined coverage area and may be a radio frequency receiver or a spread spectrum receiver located near the barrier. In one embodiment, the transmitter device emits a control signal that is received by the receiving device when the transmitter is within a reception range. In one embodiment, the control signal includes transmitter identification information, directional information and position information. In another embodiment, the barrier is closed only after a predetermined delay has lapsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Gallen Tsui, Philip Tsui
  • Publication number: 20050206498
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for proximity control of a barrier comprising a stationary wireless signal receiving device and a mobile transmitting device. The wireless signal receiving device may monitor at least one transmitting device within a predetermined coverage area and may be a radio frequency receiver or a spread spectrum receiver located near the barrier. In one embodiment, the transmitter device emits a control signal that is received by the receiving device when the transmitter is within a reception range. In one embodiment, the control signal includes transmitter identification information, directional information and position information. In another embodiment, the barrier is closed only after a predetermined delay has lapsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Gallen Tsui, Philip Tsui
  • Publication number: 20050206497
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for proximity control of a barrier comprising a stationary wireless signal receiving device and a mobile transmitting device. The wireless signal receiving device may monitor at least one transmitting device within a predetermined coverage area and may be a radio frequency receiver or a spread spectrum receiver located near the barrier. In one embodiment, the transmitter device emits a control signal that is received by the receiving device when the transmitter is within a reception range. In one embodiment, the control signal includes transmitter identification information, directional information and position information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Gallen Tsui, Philip Tsui
  • Publication number: 20050193629
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for operating a barrier. In one embodiment, a door operator can be opened or closed by triggering either an internal device (e.g., wall button) or an external device. In one embodiment, if an obstacle is detected when the door is opening or closing, the door will either stop or swing in the reverse direction. In yet a further embodiment, the door operator is implemented using an alternating current (AC) synchronous motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Gallen Tsui, Philip Tsui
  • Patent number: D357919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Capital Prospect Ltd.
    Inventor: Philip Tsui