Patents by Inventor Yen-Lin Han
Yen-Lin Han 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).
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Patent number: 11951790Abstract: In some embodiments, a range sensor is configured to detect a distance between a portion of a vehicle and an object above the portion of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the detected distance may be presented to an operator to allow the operator to control a height of an adjustable suspension in order to manually control the distance. In some embodiments, the detected distance may be used to automatically control the distance. In some embodiments, the distance may be controlled in order to allow the vehicle to couple to the object, such as a fifth wheel of the vehicle coupling to a kingpin of a trailer.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: PACCAR Inc.Inventors: Stan Delizo, Ted Scherzinger, Yen-Lin Han, Austin Chong, Christian Heussy, Caroline Hofgaard, Oleksiy Khomenko, Pauline Shammami, Kirstin Schauble
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Publication number: 20240044980Abstract: Arrangements and techniques for testing mobile devices within a test module. The test modules are portable and may be stacked to provide a modular testing system. A pulley system may be used to move an actuator arm horizontally in the X and Y directions. The actuator arm may be moved vertically in the Z direction such that a tip may engage a touchscreen of a mobile device being tested or a user interface element of the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Syed Toaha Ahmad, Eric Christie, Zachary Powers, Marguerite Eaton, Derek Klaas, Grant Taylor, Bradley Chew, Natasha Theodora Petrus, William Ah Tou, Yen-Lin Han
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Patent number: 11878721Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques for updating a model that represents turning dynamics of a vehicle are provided. In some embodiments, an initial location and orientation of the vehicle with respect to an object outside the vehicle are determined using information from environment sensors including but not limited to image sensors and/or range sensors. In some embodiments, vehicle state information including but not limited to steering angle and wheel speed is received before determining a new location and orientation of the vehicle with respect to the object. In some embodiments, the model is updated using the initial location and orientation, the new location and orientation, and the vehicle state information.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: PACCAR Inc.Inventors: Stan Delizo, Ted Scherzinger, Yen-Lin Han, Austin Chong, Christian Heussy, Caroline Hofgaard, Oleksiy Khomenko, Pauline Shammami, Kirstin Schauble
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Patent number: 11828802Abstract: Arrangements and techniques for testing mobile devices within a test module. The test modules are portable and may be stacked to provide a modular testing system. A pulley system may be used to move an actuator arm horizontally in the X and Y directions. The actuator arm may be moved vertically in the Z direction such that a tip may engage a touchscreen of a mobile device being tested or a user interface element of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Syed Toaha Ahmad, Eric Christie, Zachary Powers, Marguerite Eaton, Derek Klaas, Grant Taylor, Bradley Chew, Natasha Theodora Petrus, William Ah Tou, Yen-Lin Han
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Patent number: 11804672Abstract: The present technology describes systems and methods for power coupling of a tractor-trailer system. The technology may include a robotic arm, an end effector, a coupling tool, and a tool resting rack. An electrical outlet on a trailer may be coupled with a tool under control of the end effector and positioning of the robotic arm. The end effector may include a housing, a motor, a clutch, and a drive shaft. A tool coupled to the end effector may include an electro-mechanical (EM) coupler. The EM coupler may include a housing, an electric plug, a lid lifter, a lead screw, and a servomotor.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: PACCAR Inc.Inventors: Stan DeLizo, Yen-Lin Han, Benjamin M. Cross, Trevor R. Hart, Sahm Noorfeshan, Owen F. Van Valkenburgh
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Publication number: 20230079002Abstract: Arrangements and techniques for testing mobile devices within a test module. The test modules are portable and may be stacked to provide a modular testing system. A pulley system may be used to move an actuator arm horizontally in the X and Y directions. The actuator arm may be moved vertically in the Z direction such that a tip may engage a touchscreen of a mobile device being tested or a user interface element of the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Syed Toaha Ahmad, Eric Christie, Zachary Powers, Marguerite Eaton, Derek Klaas, Grant Taylor, Bradley Chew, Natasha Theodora Petrus, William Ah Tou, Yen-Lin Han
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Publication number: 20220384990Abstract: The present technology describes systems and methods for power coupling of a tractor-trailer system. The technology may include a robotic arm, an end effector, a coupling tool, and a tool resting rack. An electrical outlet on a trailer may be coupled with a tool under control of the end effector and positioning of the robotic arm. The end effector may include a housing, a motor, a clutch, and a drive shaft. A tool coupled to the end effector may include an electro-mechanical (EM) coupler. The EM coupler may include a housing, an electric plug, a lid lifter, a lead screw, and a servomotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Stan DeLizo, Yen-Lin Han, Benjamin M. Cross, Trevor R. Hart, Sahm Noorfeshan, Owen F. Van Valkenburgh
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Patent number: 11506712Abstract: Arrangements and techniques for testing mobile devices within a test module. The test modules are portable and may be stacked to provide a modular testing system. A pulley system may be used to move an actuator arm horizontally in the X and Y directions. The actuator arm may be moved vertically in the Z direction such that a tip may engage a touchscreen of a mobile device being tested or a user interface element of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Syed Toaha Ahmad, Eric Christie, Zachary Powers, Marguerite Eaton, Derek Klaas, Grant Taylor, Bradley Chew, Natasha Theodora Petrus, William Ah Tou, Yen-Lin Han
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Publication number: 20220055430Abstract: A method of autonomously backing a vehicle (e.g., a tractor unit) to a trailer (e.g., a semi-trailer) comprising a trailer-mounted coupling device (e.g., a kingpin). The method includes determining, by an autonomous backing module of the vehicle, a target corresponding to the trailer-mounted coupling device; determining, by the autonomous backing module, a path to maneuver the vehicle to the target and align a vehicle-mounted coupling device (e.g., a fifth wheel) with the trailer-mounted coupling device, determining, by the autonomous backing module, commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver along the determined path to the target, and transmitting, by the autonomous backing module, the commands to the components of the vehicle (e.g., a braking control module, a steering control module, and/or a torque request module). Suitably configured vehicles are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Yen-Lin HAN, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Kirstin SCHAUBLE, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Austin CHONG, Ted SCHERZINGER
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Publication number: 20220048497Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for autonomously backing a vehicle (such as a Class 8 truck) to a trailer. In some embodiments, environment sensors such as image sensors and range sensors mounted to the vehicle detect a trailer and determine distances between the trailer and the vehicle as well as relative angles of the trailer and the vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle determines a path to the trailer based on this information, and autonomously controls braking, torque, and/or steering of the vehicle to autonomously back the vehicle along the determined path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: February 17, 2022Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Ted SCHERZINGER, Yen-Lin HAN, Austin CHONG, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Kirstin SCHAUBLE
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Publication number: 20220032710Abstract: In some embodiments, a range sensor is configured to detect a distance between a portion of a vehicle and an object above the portion of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the detected distance may be presented to an operator to allow the operator to control a height of an adjustable suspension in order to manually control the distance. In some embodiments, the detected distance may be used to automatically control the distance. In some embodiments, the distance may be controlled in order to allow the vehicle to couple to the object, such as a fifth wheel of the vehicle coupling to a kingpin of a trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Ted SCHERZINGER, Yen-Lin HAN, Austin CHONG, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Kirstin SCHAUBLE
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Publication number: 20220032913Abstract: A method of autonomously maneuvering a vehicle using environment sensors comprises calculating first coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a first portion of the vehicle; determining, based on the first coordinate data, a first target at a first location; determining a path to maneuver the vehicle to the first location; determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver to the first location; calculating second coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a second portion of the vehicle; determining based on the second coordinate data, a second target at a second location, determining a path to maneuver the vehicle from the first location to the second location; and determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver from the first location to the second location. Suitably configured vehicles (e.g., tractor units) are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Ted SCHERZINGER, Yen-Lin HAN, Austin CHONG, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Kirstin SCHAUBLE
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Publication number: 20210394796Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques for updating a model that represents turning dynamics of a vehicle are provided. In some embodiments, an initial location and orientation of the vehicle with respect to an object outside the vehicle are determined using information from environment sensors including but not limited to image sensors and/or range sensors. In some embodiments, vehicle state information including but not limited to steering angle and wheel speed is received before determining a new location and orientation of the vehicle with respect to the object. In some embodiments, the model is updated using the initial location and orientation, the new location and orientation, and the vehicle state information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Ted SCHERZINGER, Yen-Lin HAN, Austin CHONG, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Kirstin SCHAUBLE
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Publication number: 20210380182Abstract: The present technology describes systems and methods for a mechanized gladhand and an end effector. The mechanized gladhand may have a collar capable of rotational motion while the mating surface may be in contact with a second surface without rotating. This may reduce reaction loads while maintaining the integrity of the connection. The end effector may include a drive motor, clasping tool, and/or driving installed tool that may be used to couple a tool with the gladhand or may be used in other applications. The end effector may have a compact design to allow precise control. The movement of the end effector with the gladhand may be controlled based on image processing to align the tool with another component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Stan DeLizo, Yen-Lin Han, Brian Celustka, Eenseung Kwak, Charles Lyford, Mark Taylor
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Publication number: 20210379945Abstract: The present technology describes systems and methods for a mechanized gladhand and an end effector. The mechanized gladhand may have a collar capable of rotational motion while the mating surface may be in contact with a second surface without rotating. This may reduce reaction loads while maintaining the integrity of the connection. The end effector may include a drive motor, clasping tool, and/or driving installed tool that may be used to couple a tool with the gladhand or may be used in other applications. The end effector may have a compact design to allow precise control. The movement of the end effector with the gladhand may be controlled based on image processing to align the tool with another component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Stan DeLizo, Yen-Lin Han, Brian Celustka, Eenseung Kwak, Charles Lyford, Mark Taylor
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Publication number: 20210365034Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for autonomously backing a vehicle to a target object such as a loading dock, a loading bay, a dock level er, a garage door, a wall area, another vehicle, or an end of an alley. The target object is determined, and an autonomous backing module of the vehicle determines relevant distances and angles. Using this information, the autonomous backing module may determine a path to the target object, and transmit commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle along the determined path to the target object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Stan DELIZO, Ted SCHERZINGER, Yen-Lin HAN, Austin CHONG, Christian HEUSSY, Caroline HOFGAARD, Oleksiy KHOMENKO, Pauline SHAMMAMI, Kirstin SCHAUBLE
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Publication number: 20200003835Abstract: Arrangements and techniques for testing mobile devices within a test module. The test modules are portable and may be stacked to provide a modular testing system. A pulley system may be used to move an actuator arm horizontally in the X and Y directions. The actuator arm may be moved vertically in the Z direction such that a tip may engage a touchscreen of a mobile device being tested or a user interface element of the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Syed Toaha Ahmad, Eric Christie, Zachary Powers, Marguerite Eaton, Derek Klaas, Grant Taylor, Bradley Chew, Natasha Theodora Petrus, William Ah Tou, Yen-Lin Han
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Patent number: 7690241Abstract: A continuously operating pre-concentrator for trace gas analysis includes a flow channel, a pumping chamber, and a separation membrane between the flow channel and the pumping chamber. The flow channel has a width that decreases from the inlet to the outlet in such a way that the trace gas and the carrier gas maintain a substantially constant flow speed through the flow channel. The separation membrane is configured to allow preferential removal of molecules of the carrier gas from the flow channel, as the gas sample flows from the inlet to the outlet, thereby increasing concentration of the trace gas in the gas sample. The separation membrane includes a substantially non-adsorbing material that allows the gas sample to flow substantially continuously through the flow channel, so that a variation in concentration of the trace gas can be detected in substantial real time.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: University of Southern CaliforniaInventors: Eric P. Muntz, Marcus P. Young, Yen-Lin Han
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Publication number: 20080178658Abstract: A continuously operating pre-concentrator for trace gas analysis includes a flow channel, a pumping chamber, and a separation membrane between the flow channel and the pumping chamber. The flow channel has a width that decreases from the inlet to the outlet in such a way that the trace gas and the carrier gas maintain a substantially constant flow speed through the flow channel. The separation membrane is configured to allow preferential removal of molecules of the carrier gas from the flow channel, as the gas sample flows from the inlet to the outlet, thereby increasing concentration of the trace gas in the gas sample. The separation membrane includes a substantially non-adsorbing material that allows the gas sample to flow substantially continuously through the flow channel, so that a variation in concentration of the trace gas can be detected in substantial real time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2006Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Eric P. Muntz, Marcus P. Young, Yen-Lin Han