Patents by Inventor Richard Li

Richard Li 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: 10298642
    Abstract: Methods for synchronizing a client application user interface (UI) state of content of a client application on a client device corresponding with a host application on a host device are presented, the method including: receiving an update on the host application; transmitting a request for remote notification to the client device to synchronize the UI state of content of the client application responsive to receiving the event; displaying a notification corresponding with the request for remote notification on the client device indicating content is available to the client device; selecting the notification; launching the client application on the client device; transmitting a synchronizing request by the client device to the host device; enabling a synchronization mode of the host application; determining a host application UI state; transmitting content data associated with the UI state of the host application to the client device; and displaying the client application UI state based on the content data fro
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Quickbiz Holdings Limited, Apia
    Inventors: Albert Teng, Jack Yuan, Xiao Bin, Richard Li
  • Publication number: 20180375644
    Abstract: A method of communicating over a network between first and second endpoints, one being and the other being a server. The method comprises: establishing a first secure transport layer channel between the first and second endpoints, establishing a second secure transport layer channel between the first endpoint and a middlebox to which the first endpoint is to delegate processing of the traffic sent over the first secure transport layer channel; the first endpoint validating the middlebox via the respective second secure transport layer channel, and on condition of said validation sharing the encryption key of the first channel with the middlebox via the second secure transport layer channel; and causing the traffic sent over the channel to be routed via the middlebox. The method thereby enables the middlebox to process, in the clear, content of the traffic sent over the first channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas KARAGIANNIS, Christos GKANTSIDIS, David NAYLOR, Richard LI
  • Patent number: 10076978
    Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base, a seatback, and a recliner heart. The recliner heart is rotatably coupled to the seat base and the seatback and the recliner heart is operable between locked and unlocked states. The vehicle seating assembly additionally includes an actuator having a housing defining a housing tab, a motor, a gear operably coupled to the motor where the gear defines a gear tab and a spring tab. The actuator includes an actuator return spring defining a first and second hook where the first hook is coupled to the spring tab. The actuator additionally includes a lever coupled to the gear, a pulley coupled to the gear, a lifting cable coupled between the pulley and the seatback, and a release cable coupled between the lever and the recliner heart. The release cable is configured to transition the recliner heart between the locked and unlocked states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Scott, Richard Li, Eric Morse
  • Patent number: 10035706
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the formation of nanostructures, including carbon-based nanostructures, are generally described. In certain embodiments, substrate configurations and associated methods are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Stephen A. Steiner, III, Brian L. Wardle, Richard Li
  • Publication number: 20180111513
    Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base, a seatback, and a recliner heart. The recliner heart is rotatably coupled to the seat base and the seatback and the recliner heart is operable between locked and unlocked states. The vehicle seating assembly additionally includes an actuator having a housing defining a housing tab, a motor, a gear operably coupled to the motor where the gear defines a gear tab and a spring tab. The actuator includes an actuator return spring defining a first and second hook where the first hook is coupled to the spring tab. The actuator additionally includes a lever coupled to the gear, a pulley coupled to the gear, a lifting cable coupled between the pulley and the seatback, and a release cable coupled between the lever and the recliner heart. The release cable is configured to transition the recliner heart between the locked and unlocked states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Scott, Richard Li, Eric Morse
  • Patent number: 9766264
    Abstract: Described herein is an accelerometer that can be sensitive to acceleration, but not anchor motion due to sources other than acceleration. The accelerometer can employ a set of electrodes and/or transducers that can register motion of the proof mass and support structure and employ and output-cancelling mechanism so that the accelerometer can distinguish between acceleration and anchor motion due to sources other than acceleration. For example, the effects of anchor motion can be cancelled from an output signal of the accelerometer so that the accelerometer exhibits sensitivity to only acceleration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: INVENSENSE, INC.
    Inventors: Jin Qiu, Joe Seeger, Alexander Castro, Igor Tchertkov, Richard Li
  • Publication number: 20170237791
    Abstract: Methods for synchronizing a client application user interface (UI) state of content of a client application on a client device corresponding with a host application on a host device are presented, the method including: receiving an update on the host application; transmitting a request for remote notification to the client device to synchronize the UI state of content of the client application responsive to receiving the event; displaying a notification corresponding with the request for remote notification on the client device indicating content is available to the client device; selecting the notification; launching the client application on the client device; transmitting a synchronizing request by the client device to the host device; enabling a synchronization mode of the host application; determining a host application UI state; transmitting content data associated with the UI state of the host application to the client device; and displaying the client application UI state based on the content data fro
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Albert Teng, Jack Yuan, Xiao Bin, Richard Li
  • Publication number: 20170183232
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the formation of nanostructures, including carbon-based nanostructures, are generally described. In certain embodiments, substrate configurations and associated methods are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Stephen A. Steiner, III, Brian L. Wardle, Richard Li
  • Patent number: 9649491
    Abstract: An electric stimulator includes a housing, a control circuit board, and at least two electrode plates. The housing includes an internal space formed therein and an outside surface in which at least one electrode plate retention slot is formed. The control circuit board is mounted in the internal space of the housing to control intensity and frequency of a current output. The electrode plates are electrically conductive and are received in the electrode plate retention slot of the housing and are in electric connection with the control circuit board. The electrode plates have an outside surface including a large-area contact surface and a small-area contact surface connected to the large-area contact surface. The large-area contact surface has a surface area greater than that of the small-area contact surface. The large-area contact surface and the small-area contact surface define therebetween an inclined angle that is not equal to 180 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventor: Richard Li
  • Publication number: 20170072194
    Abstract: An electric stimulator includes a housing, a control circuit board, and at least two electrode plates. The housing includes an internal space formed therein and an outside surface in which at least one electrode plate retention slot is formed. The control circuit board is mounted in the internal space of the housing to control intensity and frequency of a current output. The electrode plates are electrically conductive and are received in the electrode plate retention slot of the housing and are in electric connection with the control circuit board. The electrode plates have an outside surface including a large-area contact surface and a small-area contact surface connected to the large-area contact surface. The large-area contact surface has a surface area greater than that of the small-area contact surface. The large-area contact surface and the small-area contact surface define therebetween an inclined angle that is not equal to 180 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Richard Li
  • Patent number: 9540243
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the formation of nanostructures, including carbon-based nanostructures, are generally described. In certain embodiments, substrate configurations and associated methods are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Stephen A. Steiner, III, Brian L. Wardle, Richard Li
  • Patent number: 9438697
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided that synchronizes the user interface state of content of a host application on a host device with a client application on a client device. By synchronizing the user interface state across the devices, the client application on the client device displays the user interface of content of the host application. This allows a user of the devices to leverage a larger display screen of the client device to improve the user's experience when viewing content originally displayed on the host device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Quickbiz Holdings Limited, Apia
    Inventors: Albert Teng, Jack Yuan, Xiao Bin, Richard Li
  • Publication number: 20160207487
    Abstract: An inertia locking system for a seat of a vehicle includes a base member that is fixed to a seat structure and a Double D shaped shaft that rotates with a cam to allow the seat back to be adjusted. A movable inertia locking bracket has an opening including a circular portion and a slot portion. The Double D shaped shaft is disposed in the opening of the inertia locking bracket and includes flat opposite surfaces that prevent rotation of the Double D shaped shaft relative to the inertia bracket when the Double D shaped shaft is disposed in the slot portion of the opening. Acceleration causes the inertia locking bracket to slide forward such that the Double D shaped shaft is disposed in the elongate slot portion to prevent rotation of the Double D shaped shaft and prevent release of the seat back mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Li, Joseph Michael Kish
  • Patent number: 9376078
    Abstract: An inertia locking system for a seat of a vehicle includes a base member that is fixed to a seat structure and a Double D shaped shaft that rotates with a cam to allow the seat back to be adjusted. A movable inertia locking bracket has an opening including a circular portion and a slot portion. The Double D shaped shaft is disposed in the opening of the inertia locking bracket and includes flat opposite surfaces that prevent rotation of the Double D shaped shaft relative to the inertia bracket when the Double D shaped shaft is disposed in the slot portion of the opening. Acceleration causes the inertia locking bracket to slide forward such that the Double D shaped shaft is disposed in the elongate slot portion to prevent rotation of the Double D shaped shaft and prevent release of the seat back mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Li, Joseph Michael Kish
  • Publication number: 20160166694
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions useful for treating/aches and/or pains. The compositions include ibuprofen in a clear stable aqueous system of water, alcohol and glycerin that is stable at room temperature for at least 6 months without separation or precipitation. The composition is effective for delivering ibuprofen directly through the mucosal or buccal tissue without passing through the GI tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas DeSica, Muhammed Ali, Richard Li
  • Publication number: 20160018902
    Abstract: Systems and methods for human hand gesture recognition through a training mode and a recognition mode are disclosed. In the training mode, a user can move a handheld device with a hand gesture intended to represent a command. Sensors within the handheld device can record raw data, which can be processed to obtain a set of values corresponding to a set of discrete features, which is stored in a database and associated with the intended command. The process is repeated for various hand gestures representing different commands. In the recognition mode, the user can move the handheld device with a hand gesture. A computer system can compare a set of values corresponding to a set of discrete features derived from the hand gesture with the sets of values stored in the database, select a command with the closest match and displays and/or executes the command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Steve Nasiri, David Sachs, Alex Castro, Richard Li, Anjia Gu, Shang-Hung Lin, Takashi Nakayami
  • Patent number: 9239696
    Abstract: An electronic device includes complementary dual displays, which enable sending a video signal to a first display, wherein the first display is a refresh-based, high frame rate display; displaying the video signal on the first display; and printing a frame of the video signal to a second display, wherein the second display is a bistable, low frame rate display, the printing including, loading a portion of a current frame of the video signal into a frame buffer, and displaying the current frame of the video signal to a second display, such that a bistable static image is displayed on the second display. The device may be switched among read, extend, and navigate modes, which enable different transitions of content between the two screens by a common application, such as a browser application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: QUICKBIZ HOLDINGS LIMITED, APIA
    Inventors: Albert Teng, Jack Yuan, Richard Li
  • Patent number: 9174123
    Abstract: Systems and methods for human hand gesture recognition through a training mode and a recognition mode are disclosed. In the training mode, a user can move a handheld device with a hand gesture intended to represent a command. Sensors within the handheld device can record raw data, which can be processed to obtain a set of values corresponding to a set of discrete features, which is stored in a database and associated with the intended command. The process is repeated for various hand gestures representing different commands. In the recognition mode, the user can move the handheld device with a hand gesture. A computer system can compare a set of values corresponding to a set of discrete features derived from the hand gesture with the sets of values stored in the database, select a command with the closest match and displays and/or executes the command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: INVENSENSE, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Nasiri, David Sachs, Alex Castro, Richard Li, Anjia Gu, Shang-Hung Lin, Takashi Nakayama
  • Patent number: 9144735
    Abstract: Systems and methods for human hand gesture recognition through a training mode and a recognition mode are disclosed. In the training mode, a user can move a handheld device with a hand gesture intended to represent a command. Sensors within the handheld device can record raw data, which can be processed to obtain a set of values corresponding to a set of discrete features, which is stored in a database and associated with the intended command. The process is repeated for various hand gestures representing different commands. In the recognition mode, the user can move the handheld device with a hand gesture. A computer system can compare a set of values corresponding to a set of discrete features derived from the hand gesture with the sets of values stored in the database, select a command with the closest match and displays and/or executes the command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: INVENSENSE, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Nasiri, David Sachs, Alex Castro, Richard Li, Anjia Gu, Shang-Hung Lin, Takashi Nakayama
  • Patent number: 9102247
    Abstract: A vehicle seat bar assembly having a seat with first and second engagement members. A rear seat bracket extends between the first and second engagement members of a seat. A torsion bar extends between the first and second engagement members and is operably engaged therewith. The torsion bar includes an intermediate bracket engagement portion and a first and second linear portion that extends between the first engagement member and the intermediate bracket engagement portion and the second engagement member and the intermediate bracket engagement portion. The torsion bar also includes a first and second distal end configured to engage the first and second engagement members, respectively, which induces a torsional resistance in the torsion bar when the seatback is at a fully reclined position and when the seatback is at a fully folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Li, Paul Gerard Ferraiuolo, Roy Chapman, Ammeswara Rao Sajja, Glenn Scott, Brandon Nichols