Patents Assigned to Engineering
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING SIMULATED DATASETS FOR FISHEYE CAMERA APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20230118817
    Abstract: A method for generating a dataset is provided. The method includes generating, within a simulated environment, a simulated image including one or more distortions, the simulated image includes a plurality of vehicles, generating vehicle image patches and ground truth from the simulated image, performing, using a style transfer module, a style-transfer operation on the vehicle image patches, combining the vehicle image patches, on which the style-transfer operation is performed, with a background image of a real-world location, and generating a dataset based on the ground truth and the combination of the vehicle image patches and the background image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Yongkang Liu, Xuewei Qi, Kentaro Oguchi
  • OPTOELECTRONIC PACKAGE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230120036
    Abstract: An optoelectronic package structure is provided. The optoelectronic package includes a carrier, an electronic component, a photonic component and a first power supply path in the carrier. The carrier includes a first region and the electronic component is disposed over the first region of the carrier. A first power supply path is electrically connects the electronic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Jr-Wei LIN, Mei-Ju LU
  • ANTENNA DEVICE
    Publication number: 20230123962
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an antenna device. The antenna device includes a dielectric element including a first region and a second region, a first antenna disposed on the first region, and a second antenna disposed on the second region. The first antenna and the second antenna are configured to operate in different frequencies. The first antenna and the second antenna are misaligned in directions perpendicular and parallel to a surface of the dielectric element on which the first antenna or the second antenna is disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark GERBER
  • OPTOELECTRONIC PACKAGE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230121954
    Abstract: An optoelectronic package structure is provided. The optoelectronic package structure includes a heat source, a thermal conductive element, and a first optoelectronic component and a second optoelectronic component. The thermal conductive element is disposed over the heat source. The thermal conductive element defines a thermal conduction path P2 by which heat is transferred from the heat source to the thermal conductive element. The first optoelectronic component and the second optoelectronic component are arranged along an axis different from a thermal conduction path P2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Jr-Wei LIN, Mei-Ju LU
  • SECURITY DEVICE TO PROTECT ACTIVE COMMUNICATION PORTS
    Publication number: 20230119025
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods to monitor communication ports. In one embodiment, a system may include a first interface to connect to a first host device and a second interface to connect to a second host device. The first interface and the second interface may include a plurality of channels to enable communication between the first host device and the second host device. Control logic may monitor a power channel between the first host device and the second host device and a communication channel between the first host device and the second host device. The control logic may detect an interruption of at least one of the power channel or the communication channel. In response to the interruption, the control logic may disable communication between the first host device and the second host device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark L. Zeller
  • OPTOELECTRONIC PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230122292
    Abstract: An optoelectronic package includes an input/output (I/O) component, a photonic component, and an electronic component configured to modulate optical signals in the photonic component. The I/O component is electrically connected to the photonic component via the electronic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Jr-Wei LIN, Mei-Ju LU, Jung Jui KANG
  • SECURITY DEVICE TO PROTECT UNUSED COMMUNICATION PORTS
    Publication number: 20230118514
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods to monitor communication ports. In one embodiment, a system may include a host device that generates a first flow of traffic to send via a host device communication port. A security dongle may receive the first flow of traffic via a security dongle communication port in communication with the host device communication port. The security dongle may generate a second flow of traffic. The security dongle may transmit the second flow of traffic through the security dongle communication port. The host device may receive the second flow of traffic from the host device communication port and may generate an alarm when the second flow of traffic deviates from an expected response. The communication between the host device and the security dongle allows the host device to detect when the security dongle is disconnected from the host device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark L. Zeller
  • ELECTRONIC PACKAGE STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20230124000
    Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic package structure. The electronic package structure includes an electronic structure, a wiring structure disposed over the electronic structure, a bonding element connecting the wiring structure and the electronic structure, and a reinforcement element attached to the wiring structure. An elevation difference between a highest point and a lowest point of a surface of the wiring structure facing the electronic structure is less than a height of the bonding element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Jen WANG, Po-Jen CHENG, Fu-Yuan CHEN, Yi-Hsin CHENG
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING POWER TO AN ELECTRIC MOTOR FROM AN INVERTER
    Publication number: 20230120122
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for configuring the output provided by an inverter to an electric motor based on the position of the electric motor with respect to another electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Patrick Francis Lawless, Luke A. Rippelmeyer
  • ELECTRONIC PACKAGE STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20230124933
    Abstract: An electronic package structure includes an electronic structure, a wiring structure, an electrical contact and a support layer. The wiring structure is located over the electronic structure. The electrical contact connects the wiring structure and the electronic structure. The support layer is disposed around the electrical contact and has a surface facing the electrical contact. The surface includes at least one inflection point in a cross-sectional view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Jen WANG, Po-Jen CHENG, Fu-Yuan CHEN
  • Near Range Radar
    Publication number: 20230123458
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to enabling a radar system to use different sensing mechanisms to estimate a distance from a target based on different detection zones (e.g., far-field and near-field). In an illustrative example, a curve fitting method may be applied for near-field sensing, and a Fourier transform may be used for far-field sensing. A predetermined set of rules may be applied to select when to use the near-field sensing mechanism and when to use the far-field mechanism. The frequency of a target signal within a beat signal that has less than two sinusoidal cycles may be estimated with improved accuracy. Accordingly, the distance of a target that is within a predetermined distance range (e.g., two meters range for 24 GHz ISM band limitation) may be reliably estimated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Banner Engineering Corp.
    Inventors: Ashley Wise, Chunmei Kang, Wade Oberpriller
  • BATCH PROCESSING OVEN FOR MAGNETIC ANNEAL
    Publication number: 20230117184
    Abstract: A batch processing oven includes a processing chamber, a magnet, and a rack. The processing chamber includes a gas inlet on a first side and a gas outlet on a second side opposite the first side, the gas inlet is configured to direct a hot gas into the processing chamber and the gas outlet is configured to exhaust the convective energy in parallel with the radiative energy from the walls. The magnet is arranged such that its north pole will be formed on the first side of the processing chamber and its south pole will be formed on the second side of the processing chamber. The rack is configured to be positioned between the first and second ends of the processing chamber and is configured to support a plurality of vertically spaced-apart substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Yield Engineering Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Ziaul Karim, Christopher Lane
  • SUPER-PLEATED VEHICLE AIR FILTER
    Publication number: 20230123016
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for an air filter configured to be mounted onto an air inlet of an internal combustion engine. The air filter comprises a first end cap configured to couple with a base which is configured to support a conventional air filter and provide an interface between the conventional air filter and the air inlet. A filter medium which is relatively thicker than the conventional air filter is configured to remove particulate matter and other contaminates from an incoming airstream. A second end cap is configured to couple with a cover which is configured to fasten the conventional air filter and the base onto the air inlet, such that the incoming airstream is directed through the filter medium. The air filter is configured to be installed in place of the conventional air filter without necessitating alteration of the base and cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve Williams
  • WASTE HEAT RECLAMATION IN A POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A POWER GENERATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230121336
    Abstract: A system includes a power generator to generate power from an reaction involving a first fuel reactant and a second fuel reactant, a fuel reactant supply source to supply the first fuel reactant to the power generator via a fuel supply line having a fuel expansion region, a radiant fluid circuit for circulation of a radiant fluid configured to cool the power generator, and one or more thermoelectric generators in thermal contact with the fuel expansion region and the radiant fluid circuit downstream of the fuel cell to generate electric power via a Seebeck effect using at least a portion of the waste heat generated by the power generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc
    Inventor: Zach Reeder
  • By-products (impurity) removal
    Patent number: 11629418
    Abstract: An electrolytic reactor comprises at least one electrolytic cell with an anode compartment and a cathode compartment separated by a separator, in particular a semipermeable membrane. The anode compartment comprises an inlet and an outlet for anolyte at opposed ends, said inlet and outlet being connected with each other via an anolyte circulation pipe equipped with a storage means for anolyte, an anolyte vessel and at least one adsorption filter for adsorbing molecular impurities. When molecular impurities comes from the cathode compartment through the separator, the electrolytic reactor acts also as a cleaning device for the catholyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Sedo Engineering SA
    Inventors: David Crettenand, Grégoire Chappot, Ludovic Chappot, Herbert Gübeli
  • Vibration isolation for bicycle saddle using super elastic material members
    Patent number: 11628898
    Abstract: A vibration isolator can be configured to provide improved vibration isolation performance, such as in connection with a bicycle saddle. The bicycle saddle can be operatively connected to a bicycle frame. The vibration isolator can be located within a portion of the bicycle frame. The vibration isolator can be operatively positioned with respect to the bicycle saddle. The vibration isolator being configured to exhibit a non-linear stiffness profile. The non-linear stiffness profile can include a region of quasi-zero stiffness. The vibration isolator including one or more super elastic material members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Arthur Trager, Paul A. Gilmore, Umesh N. Gandhi, Ryohei Tsuruta, Michael Paul Rowe
  • Installation tool and method for spherical latticed shell structure
    Patent number: 11629492
    Abstract: An installation tool and method for spherical latticed shell structure is provided. The spherical latticed shell structure includes a plurality of latticed shell units. The installation tool includes a support frame, a hoisting system, a fixing frame and stay rope assemblies. The support frame is arranged on one side of a to-be-installed spherical latticed shell structure. The fixing frame is connected with the hoisting system. The hoisting system is arranged on the support frame for hoisting the fixing frame. The stay rope assemblies are connected with the fixing frame and the latticed shell units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: CHINA CONSTRUCTION THIRD BUREAU FIRST ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Shi, Xuejun Sun, Juan Li, Yang Han, Shisong Liu
  • Electrostatically rotatable gear and gear set
    Patent number: 11632062
    Abstract: A gear includes at least one gear tooth and an electrode mounted to the at least one gear tooth along a contact face of the at least one gear tooth. A flowable dielectric material is positioned on the contact face of the at least one gear tooth. The dielectric material is structured to be movable along the contact face of the at least one gear tooth responsive to a gravity force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Umesh N. Gandhi, Ryohei Tsuruta
  • Systems and methods for collaborative intersection management
    Patent number: 11631324
    Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving right-of-way determinations at an intersection. In one embodiment, a method includes acquire, in a lead vehicle that is a cloud leader of a micro-cloud, observations about the intersection for a set of vehicles including at least one remote vehicle. The set of vehicles are approaching the intersection. The remote vehicle and the lead vehicle are members of the micro-cloud. The method includes deriving an assignment of right-of-ways indicating an order about how the set of vehicles may proceed through the intersection. The method includes providing the assignment to at least the remote vehicle to control right-of-way at the intersection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Takamasa Higuchi, Seyhan Ucar, Chang-Heng Wang, Onur Altintas
  • Carbon dioxide recovery apparatus
    Patent number: 11628391
    Abstract: A carbon dioxide recovery apparatus is disclosed including a flue gas cooling unit that brings flue gas cooling water into contact with a flue gas to cool the flue gas, a circulation channel through which the flue gas cooling water and condensed water are returned to the flue gas cooling unit, an absorption unit including a carbon dioxide absorbing section, and a flue gas washing section that brings the flue gas including carbon dioxide absorbed in the carbon dioxide absorbing section into contact with flue gas washing water and washes the flue gas, a regeneration unit that removes carbon dioxide from the absorbent including carbon dioxide absorbed in the absorption unit, a supply channel through which circulating water is guided, and a discharge channel through which the circulating water circulating through the flue gas cooling unit and the circulation channel is discharged to outside of a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES ENGINEERING, LTD.
    Inventors: Osamu Miyamoto, Takashi Kamijo, Shinya Kishimoto