Patents by Inventor Samuel Yin

Samuel Yin 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: 8077983
    Abstract: A system and method for character error correction is provided, useful for a user of mobile appliances to produce written text with reduced errors. The system includes an interface, a word prediction engine, a statistical engine, an editing distance calculator, and a selector. A string of characters, known as the inputted word, may be entered into the mobile device via the interface. The word prediction engine may then generate word candidates similar to the inputted word using fuzzy logic and user preferences generated from past user behavior. The statistical engine may then generate variable error costs determined by the probability of erroneously inputting any given character. The editing distance calculator may then determine the editing distance between the inputted word and each of the word candidates by grid comparison using the variable error costs. The selector may choose one or more preferred candidates from the word candidates using the editing distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Zi Corporation of Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Weigen Qiu, Samuel Yin Lun Pun
  • Publication number: 20110037209
    Abstract: The present invention provides a vibration damping construction system including a first construction body, a second construction body, and a damping unit. The first construction body includes a reaction surface. The second construction body is accommodated in the first construction body. The damping unit is disposed between the second construction body and the reaction surface of the first construction body for reducing the vibration transferred from the first construction body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: RUENTEX ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Samuel Yin
  • Publication number: 20090313940
    Abstract: A light-transmissible construction material and manufacturing method for the same. The light-transmissible construction material comprises at least a light-transmitting unit and a concrete unit. The light-transmitting unit has a light entrance end, a light exit end, and a lateral wall between both ends. The lateral wall of the light-transmitting unit is enclosed and surrounded with the concrete unit. The light entrance and exit end of the light-transmitting unit are exposed from two opposite surfaces of the concrete unit. A method for manufacturing the same light-transmissible construction material comprises: placing at least one light-transmitting unit between two side formworks; filling the concrete grout between above two side formworks; and drying the concrete grout to form the light-transmissible construction material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: Samuel YIN
  • Publication number: 20090092323
    Abstract: A system and method for character error correction is provided, useful for a user of mobile appliances to produce written text with reduced errors. The system includes an interface, a word prediction engine, a statistical engine, an editing distance calculator, and a selector. A string of characters, known as the inputted word, may be entered into the mobile device via the interface. The word prediction engine may then generate word candidates similar to the inputted word using fuzzy logic and user preferences generated from past user behavior. The statistical engine may then generate variable error costs determined by the probability of erroneously inputting any given character. The editing distance calculator may then determine the editing distance between the inputted word and each of the word candidates by grid comparison using the variable error costs. The selector may choose one or more preferred candidates from the word candidates using the editing distances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Weigen Qiu, Samuel Yin Lun Pun
  • Patent number: 7493735
    Abstract: A structure system for use in a construction is provided. The structure system has a steel element, a first spiral stirrup, and a second spiral stirrup. The first spiral stirrup forms a plurality of pitches and axially wraps at least a portion of the steel element. The second spiral stirrup is axially disposed on an outer side of the steel element. The second spiral stirrup selectively passes through the pitch and extends into an inner space of the first spiral stirrup. In addition, a plurality of axial reinforcing bars may be entered to serve special needs of structure design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Runhorn Pretech Engineering Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Samuel Yin
  • Patent number: 7256769
    Abstract: A system and method for efficient Asian character text input into a reduced keypad machine such as a word processor, telephone, hand-held computer, or personal computer is provided. The system comprises a data entry keypad associated with a monitor, and a disambiguation process supporting multiple keycap depression timespan range definitions and interpretations to produce accurate messaging with a reduced keypad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Zi Corporation of Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Yin Lun Pun, John M. Conrad, Eun-Kyong Paek, Changshi Xu
  • Publication number: 20070074484
    Abstract: A light-transmissible construction material and manufacturing method for the same. The light-transmissible construction material comprises at least a light-transmitting unit and a concrete unit. The light-transmitting unit has a light entrance end, a light exit end, and a lateral wall between both ends. The lateral wall of the light-transmitting unit is enclosed and surrounded with the concrete unit. The light entrance and exit end of the light-transmitting unit are exposed from two opposite surfaces of the concrete unit. A method for manufacturing the same light-transmissible construction material comprises: placing at least one light-transmitting unit between two side formworks; filling the concrete grout between above two side formworks; and drying the concrete grout to form the light-transmissible construction material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventor: Samuel Yin
  • Publication number: 20060207211
    Abstract: A structure system for use in a construction is provided. The structure system has a steel element, a first spiral stirrup, and a second spiral stirrup. The first spiral stirrup forms a plurality of pitches and axially wraps at least a portion of the steel element. The second spiral stirrup is axially disposed on an outer side of the steel element. The second spiral stirrup selectively passes through the pitch and extends into an inner space of the first spiral stirrup. In addition, a plurality of axial reinforcing bars may be entered to serve special needs of structure design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventor: Samuel Yin
  • Patent number: 6864809
    Abstract: Consonant jamos of the Korean language are grouped according to appearance and each group is associated with a respective key of a reduced keypad. Vowel jamos are specified by the user using a number of keys reserved for vowels and each of which represents a respective category of strokes by which the vowel jamo would normally be written.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Zi Technology Corporation LTD
    Inventors: Robert B. O'Dell, Samuel Yin Lun Pun, John M. Conrad, Eun-Kyong Paek, Changshi Xu
  • Patent number: 6860077
    Abstract: A reinforcement structure includes multiple steel bars, a primary spiral hoop enclosing the multiple steel bars, wherein joints of the primary spiral hoop and the steel bars are securely combined, multiple secondary spiral hoops, wherein multiple steel bars are inserted into each of the secondary spiral hoops from outside of the primary spiral hoop to inside of the secondary spiral hoop so that joints between the primary spiral hoop and the secondary spiral hoop are formed. A steel bar is sandwiched between the primary spiral hoop and the secondary spiral hoops and joints of the steel bar to the primary spiral hoop and the secondary spiral hoops are securely combined via steel wires. The reinforcement is thus formed by the steel bars, the primary spiral hoop and the secondary spiral hoops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Runborn Pretech Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Samuel Yin
  • Publication number: 20040231278
    Abstract: A reinforcement structure includes multiple steel bars, a primary spiral hoop enclosing the multiple steel bars, wherein joints of the primary spiral hoop and the steel bars are securely combined, multiple secondary spiral hoops, wherein multiple steel bars are inserted into each of the secondary spiral hoops from outside of the primary spiral hoop to inside of the secondary spiral hoop so that joints between the primary spiral hoop and the secondary spiral hoop are formed. A steel bar is sandwiched between the primary spiral hoop and the secondary spiral hoops and joints of the steel bar to the primary spiral hoop and the secondary spiral hoops are securely combined via steel wires. The reinforcement is thus formed by the steel bars, the primary spiral hoop and the secondary spiral hoops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Samuel Yin
  • Publication number: 20040164951
    Abstract: A system and method for efficient Asian character text input into a reduced keypad machine such as a word processor, telephone, hand-held computer, or personal computer is provided. The system comprises a data entry keypad associated with a monitor, and a disambiguation process supporting multiple keycap depression timespan range definitions and interpretations to produce accurate messaging with a reduced keypad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Samuel Yin Lun Pun, John M. Conrad, Eun-Kyong Paek, Changshi Xu
  • Publication number: 20030179930
    Abstract: Consonant jamos of the Korean language are grouped according to appearance and each group is associated with a respective key of a reduced keypad. Vowel jamos are specified by the user using a number of keys reserved for vowels and each of which represents a respective category of strokes by which the vowel jamo would normally be written.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: Zi Technology Corporation, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert B. O'Dell, Samuel Yin Lun Pun, John M. Conrad, Eun-Kyong Paek, Changshi Xu
  • Publication number: 20030023426
    Abstract: Japanese kanji-kana words intended to be entered by a user are predicted from relative few key presses, each single key press indicating a group kana syllables of the fifty sounds table. Text input logic collects all known words which include any syllables of the groups specified in the order specified and sorts the words by relative frequency to predict which word the user is intending to enter. All known words which match the same consonant pattern are collected and those most frequently used are presented at the top of the list from which the user can select the intended word. Predicted word selections are presented to the user in kanji-kana form such that kana-kanji conversion is unnecessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Applicant: Zi Technology Corporation Ltd.
    Inventors: Samuel Yin Lun Pun, Kevin Qingyuan Zeng, Wallace Ritchie, Vladimir Orel, Peter Hubert Ackermans, Changshi Xu, Vanessa Sherr, Robert B. O'Dell, Antoine Blondeau
  • Publication number: 20020092249
    Abstract: A type of partially prefabricated waffle slabs, for use in building wafer foundry (or other structures) and for the purpose of installing equipment for wafer production. Said partially prefabricated waffle slabs comprise primarily: a main body, having a number of primary holes for air circulation or other mechanical needs. Said main body can have pillar (or column) holes or notched comers for the penetration of major pillars (or columns). Said partially prefabricated waffle slabs have the advantage of meeting the requirements of achieving field safety, reasonable cost, rapid production, transportation needs, easy installation, and simple structural joints and at the same time complying with the specifications of Fab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Applicant: Runhorn Pretech Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Samuel Yin