Patents by Inventor Zhan Yong Qi

Zhan Yong Qi 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: 11449154
    Abstract: There is disclosed a multi-dimensional user interface controller apparatus for providing a multi-dimensional user input. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a disc adapted to be tilted to control at least two-axes, and depressible in a third axis, and an outer ring surrounding the disc, the outer ring adapted to rotate about the disc to control a fourth axis. In use, the disc and the outer ring are controllable to provide at least four-axes of simultaneous control inputs. In an embodiment, the multi-dimensional user interface controller apparatus further comprises a plurality of magnetic sensors to sense the tilt of the disc or a press on the disc. In another embodiment, the disc further comprises a touch-sensitive top surface adapted to sense one or more fingers touching the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: GRANT & UNION INC.
    Inventors: Calvin Chu, Sirui Wang, Zhan Yong Qi, Andrew Joseph John Hayes, Ioan Romulus Curticapean
  • Patent number: D966266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: GRANT & UNION INC.
    Inventors: Calvin Chu, Sirui Wang, Zhan Yong Qi, Chung-Ming Christopher Tsang