Patents by Inventor Tao Hu

Tao Hu 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).

  • Publication number: 20220101679
    Abstract: An apparatus for selling cigarettes and a system for accessing cigarettes are described herein. The apparatus comprises a vending machine and a smoke purification system. The smoke purification system includes a housing, an extraction device, a smoke purifier, and an exhaustion device. An upper face of the housing is provided with an air inlet for sucking in air in an upper space of a smoking room, and a front face of the housing is provided with a fresh air outlet. An intake port of the extraction device is coupled with the air inlet, an escape port of the exhaustion device is coupled with the fresh air outlet through an exhaust channel, and two ends of the smoke purifier are coupled with an escape port of the extraction device and an intake port of the exhaustion device, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: HONGYUNHONGHE TOBACCO (GROUP) CO., LTD
    Inventors: Xianzhou LV, Yingkui ZHOU, Dan LIN, Faqing LV, Huidong YAO, Lei CHAI, Ming ZHU, Qiyong XU, Bing LIU, Haize ZHAO, Lin QI, Yilong JIN, Shixiang ZHANG, Jianguo FANG, Tao HU, Liang CHENG, QIANG JIN, Shuanggui LI, Yun LI, Xishu TANG
  • Publication number: 20220068723
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device is disclosed. A semiconductor substrate having thereon an NMOS region, a PMOS region, and a non-silicide region is provided. An NMOS transistor is formed within the NMOS region and a PMOS transistor is formed within the PMOS region. A stress memorization technique (SMT) layer covering the NMOS region, the PMOS region, and the non-silicide region is formed. The SMT layer is removed from the PMOS region. A stress is transferred from the SMT layer into an N-channel of the NMOS transistor. The SMT layer is removed from the NMOS region, while leaving the SMT layer in the non-silicide region intact. A self-aligned silicidation (SAC) process is performed to form a salicide layer in the NMOS region and the PMOS region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: TAO HU, Xiao Dong Shi, JINJIAN OUYANG, WEN YI TAN
  • Publication number: 20220027606
    Abstract: A human behavior recognition method, a device, and a storage medium are provided, which are related to the field of artificial intelligence, specifically to computer vision and deep learning technologies, and applicable to smart city scenarios. The method includes: obtaining attribute information of a target object and N pieces of candidate behavior-related information of a target human from a target image, wherein N is an integer greater than or equal to 1; determining target behavior-related information based on comparison results between the N pieces of candidate behavior-related information and the attribute information of the target object; and determining a behavior recognition result of the target human based on the target behavior-related information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Tao HU, Xiangbo SU
  • Publication number: 20210384205
    Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor structure for a split gate flash memory cell and a method of manufacturing the same. The split gate flash memory cell provided by the present invention at least includes a select gate and a floating gate formed on the substrate, one side of the select gate is formed with an isolation wall, and the floating gate is on the other side of the isolation wall. An ion implantation region is formed in an upper portion of the substrate below the isolation wall, wherein the ion implantation type of the ion implantation region is different from the ion implantation type of the substrate. The manufactured split gate flash memory cell can reduce the influence of the channel inversion region on the channel current, thereby improving the characteristics of the channel current of the flash cell and optimizing the device performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Lei ZHANG, Tao HU, Xiaochuan WANG, Zhi TIAN, Qiwei WANG, Haoyu CHEN
  • Patent number: 11150496
    Abstract: An adjustable optical switch based on a PLZST antiferroelectric photonic crystal, and an adjusting and control method thereof, which belongs to the technical field of micro and nano optoelectronic devices. The adjustable optical switch based on a PLZST antiferroelectric photonic crystal includes an air column type photonic crystal with a diameter of air columns of 420 nm, and a spacing of air columns of 200 nm. According to the present disclosure, a photonic crystal switch is designed by utilizing the coupling property between photonic crystals, and the central wavelength of optical waves is adjusted through the action of the electric field, so that an electro-optical switch with a central wavelength adjustable in a wide range is provided, and has a response speed of less than 1 nanosecond, and the central wavelength can be adjusted in a range of 1100 nm to 1750 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: HUBEI MINZU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jinqiao Yi, Li Zhu, Jianjun Tan, Xianbo Sun, Yong Huang, Tao Hu
  • Publication number: 20210302131
    Abstract: A device and a method of anti-unmanned aerial vehicle based on multi-camera tracking and positioning, including: a bracket, defined a center, a circumference surrounding the center and a central axis passing through the center; at least three cameras, the cameras are evenly distributed and inclined outwardly on the circumference of the bracket, and center lines of view of the cameras forms an inverted cone; a directional antenna, configured to be arranged on the central axis of the bracket; an electromagnetic module, configured to be coupled to the directional antenna; a pan-tilt, connected to the center of the bracket and configured to drive the bracket to rotate; and a control unit, configured to control the pan-tilt to track a target and lock on to the target according to the video image provided by the cameras, such that the electromagnetic module is manipulated to attack the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Sen GUO, Xianyi REN, Tao HU
  • Patent number: 11126785
    Abstract: An optimal combination of content items may be determined and served to increase the likelihood of a predefined user interaction. A user can request content which may include an entity (such as a web page, document, advertisement, and the like) that has multiple components through which content items may be provided. For example, a web page may include multiple slots where content items may be displayed on the web page. Each component may be associated with multiple possible content items, resulting in many combinations of layouts for an entity. A content server may determine which layout to provide using a content selection model that is weighted based on a likelihood of groupings of content items resulting in a user interaction that satisfies a success condition (e.g., selecting a hyperlink, selecting a content item, initiating a transaction, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Houssam Nassif, Daniel Hill, Tao Hu, Anand Mahadeva Iyer, Jian Liu, Yi Liu, Sriram Srinivasan, Vishwanathan Swaminathan
  • Publication number: 20210232984
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and a method of allocating orders. The system may include a non-transitory computer readable storage medium and a processor. The non-transitory computer may store an executable module. The processor may execute the executable module stored in the computer readable storage medium. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium may include a receiving unit (231) and an order allocation unit (361). The receiving unit (231) may receive order information and user information. The user information may include location information and/or time information. The order allocation unit (361) may allocate an order based on the location information and/or the time information. The method may include receiving order information and user information, wherein the order information and the user information may include location information and/or time information, and allocating an order based on the location information and/or the time information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: BEIJING DIDI INFINITY TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao HU, Wei CUI, Jun YIN, Zhilin HU, Yong YE, Ping YANG, Xiaolin DENG, Yu ZHANG, Yangbiao LIU, Kuan SHI, Zhongyu CAO
  • Publication number: 20210223579
    Abstract: An adjustable optical switch based on a PLZST antiferroelectric photonic crystal, and an adjusting and control method thereof, which belongs to the technical field of micro and nano optoelectronic devices. The adjustable optical switch based on a PLZST antiferroelectric photonic crystal includes an air column type photonic crystal with a diameter of air columns of 420 nm, and a spacing of air columns of 200 nm. According to the present disclosure, a photonic crystal switch is designed by utilizing the coupling property between photonic crystals, and the central wavelength of optical waves is adjusted through the action of the electric field, so that an electro-optical switch with a central wavelength adjustable in a wide range is provided, and has a response speed of less than 1 nanosecond, and the central wavelength can be adjusted in a range of 1100 nm to 1750 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Jinqiao YI, Li ZHU, Jianjun TAN, Xianbo SUN, Yong HUANG, Tao HU
  • Publication number: 20210206441
    Abstract: An assembly system is provided for automotive lamps and an operation method thereof. The assembly system includes two kinds of functional robots and many functional stations, and it uses the functional robots to transfer workpieces between the various functional stations to realize automatic gluing, fastening and whole lamp performance testing, etc., thereby reducing the amount of manual intervention and improving process integration. Further, the assembly system may provide an assembly system with a two-sided assembly line operating simultaneously, which greatly improves the working efficiency of thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Miguel Lebrato-Rastrojo, Ludger-Josef Grüne, Ingo Engler, Thomas Albert Röbbecke, Jun Yue, Tao Hu, Wei Hu
  • Publication number: 20210206440
    Abstract: An assembly system is provided for automotive lamps and an operation method thereof. In the invention, three kinds of function robots are responsible for the transmission work of the workpieces among various functional stations, which realizes automatic coating, fastening, and whole lamp performance testing, etc., and reduces the amount of manual intervention and improves the process integration. By setting a reasonable turnover area, the waiting time caused by the difference of transmission rate among processes is shortened. Meanwhile, the invention provides an assembly system with a bilateral assembly line operating simultaneously, which greatly improves the efficiency of the assembly system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Miguel Lebrato-Rastrojo, Thomas Albert Röbbecke, Ingo Engler, Petri Chladek, Frantisek Jane, Jun Yue, Tao Hu, Wei Hu
  • Publication number: 20210116134
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oven slide rail handling mechanism with a locking function, comprising a connecting frame mounted on inner walls of both sides of an oven body, and a rail body, a lower rail of the rail body connects to a connecting component. The connecting component includes a guide snap and a front holder, the front holder and the guide snap are respectively mounted at two ends of bottom surface of the lower rail, the guide snap is provided with a snap-fitting position, and the front holder is provided with a latch rod. The mechanism is able to quickly assemble or disassemble the slide rail, is able to hold in multiple directions, and has locking function, preventing the slide rail from being disengaged from the connecting frame, improving the reliability of structural performance, ensuring the use effect of the slide rail and the use quality of an oven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Tao Hu, Jian Sun, Wenming Yang
  • Patent number: 10974383
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are for abnormality detection. The method includes: acquiring an estimated value of a movement parameter of a mobile platform of a parallel robot. The estimated value is calculated based on sensing information about a sensor mounted on the mobile platform. Based on the estimated value and a designated value of the movement parameter, the method includes determining whether an abnormality occurs in the parallel robot. By way of the method and apparatus, abnormality of a parallel robot can be detected reliably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Tao Hu, Li Ming Huang, Yue Zhuo
  • Patent number: 10977585
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and a method of allocating orders. The system may include a non-transitory computer readable storage medium and a processor. The non-transitory computer may store an executable module. The processor may execute the executable module stored in the computer readable storage medium. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium may include a receiving unit (231) and an order allocation unit (361). The receiving unit (231) may receive order information and user information. The user information may include location information and/or time information. The order allocation unit (361) may allocate an order based on the location information and/or the time information. The method may include receiving order information and user information, wherein the order information and the user information may include location information and/or time information, and allocating an order based on the location information and/or the time information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: BEIJING DIDI INFINITY TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Hu, Wei Cui, Jun Yin, Zhilin Hu, Yong Ye, Ping Yang, Xiaolin Deng, Yu Zhang, Yangbiao Liu, Kuan Shi, Zhongyu Cao
  • Publication number: 20200350325
    Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor structure for a split gate flash memory cell and a method of manufacturing the same. The split gate flash memory cell provided by the present invention at least includes a select gate and a floating gate formed on the substrate, one side of the select gate is formed with an isolation wall, and the floating gate is on the other side of the isolation wall. An ion implantation region is formed in an upper portion of the substrate below the isolation wall, wherein the ion implantation type of the ion implantation region is different from the ion implantation type of the substrate. The invention also provides a manufacturing method for manufacturing the above-mentioned split gate flash memory cell, and the manufacturing method provided by the invention can be compatible with the existing manufacturing process of the split gate flash memory cell without increasing the process cost and the process complexity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Lei ZHANG, Tao HU, Xiaochuan WANG, Zhi TIAN, Qiwei WANG, Haoyu CHEN
  • Patent number: 10816349
    Abstract: The preset application discloses a method for route planning. At least one device including at least one processor and a storage may implement the method. The method may include one or more of the following operations. The device may first obtain a start location and a destination, road characteristic information and a plurality of historical routes. The device may then train a model based on the plurality of historical routes. Then the device may run the trained model to sequentially determine a plurality of road intersections between the start location and the destination, and a target entrance and target exit that corresponding to each of the plurality of the road intersections based on characteristic information. Finally, the device may generate a recommended route from the start location to the based on the target entrances and target exits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: BEIJING DIDI INFINITY TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhengwei Wu, Tao Hu, Zheng Wang
  • Publication number: 20200280559
    Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to systems and methods for implementing authentication protocols based on trusted execution environments. Each of a principal device, an identity provider server and a service provider server are associated with a respective trusted execution environment. Authentication protocols are provided for registering the principal device to the identity provider server; authenticating the principal device to the identity provider server; and authenticating the principal device to a service provider server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Teng Wu, Yin Tan, Stephen Sui Luen LI, Wei Xiong, Zhongyuan Zheng, Tao HU
  • Patent number: 10756363
    Abstract: A hydrogen circulation system for fuel cell includes a hydrogen supply pipeline, a return pipeline, a buffer tank, an ejector, a differential pressure valve, a solenoid valve, and a controller. The return pipeline connects a hydrogen outlet of a fuel cell stack and the hydrogen supply pipeline. The buffer tank is installed at the return pipeline. The ejector is installed at the hydrogen supply pipeline for connecting the buffer tank. The differential pressure valve is between a hydrogen source and the ejector for adjusting a pressure in the hydrogen supply pipeline based on a pressure difference between an anode inlet and a cathode inlet of the fuel cell stack. The solenoid valve is installed at the return pipeline between the buffer tank and the hydrogen outlet. According to an output voltage or a load of the fuel cell stack, a switch of the solenoid valve is controlled by the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chun-han Li, Reiko Ohara, Jar-Lu Huang, Ya-Yi Hsu, Ming-Tao Hu
  • Publication number: 20200265502
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an order allocation method. The method may include: receiving orders and extracting order information; extracting service provider information and obtaining features of service providers; determining whether the order information matches the features of the service providers, or determining whether the features of the service providers satisfy a preset condition to generate a determination result; ranking the service providers based on the determination result; generating orders to be allocated; and allocating the orders to be allocated to the service providers based on the ranking. The present disclosure also discloses an order allocation system that can perform the method above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: BEIJING DIDI INFINITY TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lingyu ZHANG, Mingcong SUN, Wei CUI, Kaijie QIN, Tao HU, Zhilin HU, Haiyang LU, Xiangxin BAO
  • Patent number: D944002
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventor: Tao Hu