Patents Examined by Ryan
  • Patent number: 11983306
    Abstract: A system configured to track the location of one or more peripherals operated by a user, the system comprising a tracking unit configured to determine a location of the one or more peripherals in dependence upon images captured by a camera associated with an HMD worn by the user, a generation unit configured to generate, in response to a determination by the tracking unit that one or more of the peripherals is not visible in the images, an array of home points behind the user, the home points being locations defined in dependence upon constraints upon the user's motion, an estimation unit configured to estimate the respective locations of non-visible peripherals in dependence upon the output of one or more inertial measurement units associated with each peripheral, and a selection unit configured to select a home point, from amongst the array of home points, for each of the non-visible peripherals, wherein the tracking unit is configured to generate a location for each non-visible peripheral such that the loc
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited
    Inventors: Sharwin Winesh Raghoebardajal, Simon Pilgrim, Steven Tattersall, Jose Rubio
  • Patent number: 11984877
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a transistor coupled to a load through an output terminal of a load switch IC, a gate drive circuit connected to a gate of the transistor, wherein the gate drive circuit is configured such that in a short circuit event, a voltage on the gate of the transistor is gradually reduced, and wherein as a result of reducing the voltage on the gate of the transistor gradually, a negative voltage occurring at the output terminal of the load switch IC is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Xi'an M3 Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Nuo Lou, Bo Yang, Xiaoyu Xi, David Meng
  • Patent number: 11982660
    Abstract: A quality control system analyzes the quality of a battery cell, with the battery cell defining a gas pouch configured to be filled with a gas. The quality control system includes a computational system including a processor and a memory, a manifold defining a passageway extending between an inlet port for receiving the gas and an outlet port, and at least one sensor in electronic communication with the computational system. The sensor is arranged to measure a physical property of the gas and transmit a signal to the computational system corresponding to the physical property of the gas. The computational system analyzes the physical property of the gas, accesses a threshold value corresponding to the physical property, compares the physical property to the threshold value, and assess a quality score for the battery cell. A corresponding method analyzes the quality of the battery cell with the quality control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Raffaello Ardanese, James R. Salvador, Ryan Curtis Sekol, Thomas A. Yersak, Dmitriy Bruder
  • Patent number: 11983836
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for annotation of 3D models with signs of use that are visible in 2D images. In one aspect, methods are performed by data processing apparatus. The methods can include projecting signs of use in a relatively larger field of view image of an instance of an object onto a 3D model of the object based on a pose of the instance in the relatively larger field of view image, and estimating a relative pose of the instance of the object in a relatively smaller field of view image based on matches between the signs of use in the relatively larger field of view image and the same signs of use in the relatively smaller field of view image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: INAIT SA
    Inventors: Constantin Cosmin Atanasoaei, Daniel Milan Lütgehetmann, Dimitri Zaganidis, John Rahmon, Michele De Gruttola
  • Patent number: 11981077
    Abstract: A modular 3D printer system can include a base subsystem and multiple exchangeable components. The base subsystem can have a 3D motion module, a printhead module and a platform module. The multiple exchangeable components can include printheads having different configurations and functionalities, which can be exchangeably installed in the printhead module. The multiple exchangeable components can include platform supports having different configurations and functionalities, which can be exchangeably installed in the platform module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Inventors: Karl Joseph Gifford, Tai Dung Nguyen, Tue Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11983398
    Abstract: A foldable screen of an electronic device includes a first display region, a second display region, and a third display region. When the electronic device is in a folded form, an included angle between the first display region and the second display region is less than or equal to a first preset angle. The third display region is disposed between the first display region and the second display region. A touch control method for the electronic device includes detecting a first operation in the third display region and controlling the first display region and/or the second display region. When the electronic device is in the folded form, a primary screen and/or a secondary screen may be controlled by using an operation detected on a side screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jing Zhang
  • Patent number: 11983619
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods can be related to implementing a transformer neural network in a memory. A transformer neural network can be implemented utilizing a resistive memory array. The memory array can comprise programmable memory cells that can be programed and used to store weights of the transformer neural network and perform operations consistent with the transformer neural network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jing Gong, Stewart R. Watson, Dmitry Vengertsev, Ameya Parab
  • Patent number: 11982856
    Abstract: A connector assembly comprising: a first end and a second end; a first inlet for receiving a protective duct of an enhanced performance fibre unit; a second inlet for receiving a protective duct of an enhanced performance fibre unit; an outlet for receiving a protective duct of an enhanced performance fibre unit; a first internal channel between the first inlet and the outlet for receiving a length of enhanced performance fibre unit stripped of its protective duct; and a second internal channel for receiving a length of enhanced performance fibre unit stripped of its protective duct between the second inlet and a section of the first internal channel proximate the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Eden Ltd
    Inventor: Paramjit Kaur Gill
  • Patent number: 11983991
    Abstract: A casino system in a casino that uses a gaming chip with an RFID tag that stores identification information is installed in the casino and has an activation reader/writer that reads the identification information from the RFID tag of the gaming chip, and a registration device that determines the authenticity of the gaming chip and registers the gaming chip that is determined to be authentic as usable supplies. The registration device determines the authenticity of the gaming chip based on whether or not the identification information given by a manufacturer of the gaming chip matches the identification information read from the RFID tag of the gaming chip by the activation reader/writer. The identification information of the gaming chip that is determined to be genuine is registered as the identification information of the gaming chip that can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: ANGEL GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yasushi Shigeta
  • Patent number: 11982910
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first substrate having a first transparent substrate and a pixel electrode, a second substrate having a second transparent substrate, a first common electrode, a second common electrode, and an insulating film disposed between the first common electrode and the second common electrode, and a liquid crystal layer. The first common electrode is disposed between the liquid crystal layer and the insulating film, and includes a first opening and a first electrode portion. The second common electrode is disposed between the insulating film and the second transparent substrate, and includes a second electrode portion overlapping the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Kojiro Ikeda, Tenfu Nakamura, Kentaro Okuyama
  • Patent number: 11984009
    Abstract: Proposed are concepts for distinguishing between fall events and non-fall-events for different sub-groups within a monitored group (i.e., monitored population) of subjects. It is proposed that an entire/group population of monitored subjects may be portioned into sub-groups, each sub-group consisting of a plurality of members (i.e., subjects) having a certain property value or characteristic unique to that group. A respective decision value may be determine for each sub-group, wherein the decision value for a sub-group takes account of a previously obtained false fall detection rate for that sub-group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Lifeline Systems Company
    Inventors: Felipe Maia Masculo, Warner Rudolph Theophile Ten Kate
  • Patent number: 11982980
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the present inventive concept, a simulation method for a semiconductor fabrication process includes obtaining, as input data, process parameters for controlling a semiconductor process of manufacturing semiconductor devices, or design parameters representing a structure of the semiconductor devices, or both the process parameters and the design parameters; generating predictive data for electrical characteristics of the semiconductor devices using a machine learning model based on the input data; generating reference data for the electrical characteristics of the semiconductor devices using a simulation tool based on the input data; and training the machine learning model using the predictive data and the reference data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jinwoo Kim, Sanghoon Myung, Wonik Jang, Yongwoo Jeon, Kanghyun Baek, Jisu Ryu, Changwook Jeong
  • Patent number: 11980986
    Abstract: A method and system for milling or engraving a workpiece provides improved throughput by varying one or both of a track speed or a rotational rate of a rotary cutting tool as the cutting tool cuts along a track. Multiple indications of material hardness are determined at a surface of the workpiece, movement of the cutting tool along a tool track is programmatically controlled to remove material from the workpiece, and one or both of a rotational rate of the tool or a track speed of the tool is adjusted along the tool track in conformity with the indications of material hardness, so that the rotational rate of the tool and/or the track speed is reduced at locations with harder material and increased at locations with softer material along the tool track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Inventor: Rathan P. Muruganantham
  • Patent number: 11980536
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to membranous tissue grafts comprising one or more pre-made attachment points. The one or more pre-made attachment points may include pre-made markings and/or pre-made suture holes. The membranous tissue grafts can be in the form of a tube. The membranous tissue grafts can also be rectangular in shape and can be used in a nerve repair by wrapping the severed or damaged nerve. In some embodiments, the membranous tissue grafts are suitable for repairing severed nerves that have a short gap or no gap with a gap of less than 5 mm between the severed stumps. Accordingly, methods are provided for repairing a damaged or severed nerve by implanting the membranous tissue grafts on to the damaged or severed nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Axogen Corporation
    Inventors: Curt Andrew Deister, Jonathan Andrew Tinnemeyer, Kirk Michael Grayam, Shamus Hillier
  • Patent number: 11980346
    Abstract: A channel device is disclosed for transporting gas and/or liquid between a control unit and a scope accessory, the channel device comprising a wash line, the wash line comprising: a wash line gas channel; a wash container; a piston; and a wash line wash channel, the wash line gas channel being configured to receive a gas from a wash line gas output of the control unit, the piston being configured to be actuated due to an increase in pressure in the wash line gas channel caused by the received gas to cause a liquid to be expelled from the wash container, the wash line wash channel being configured to transport the expelled liquid to the scope accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: CIPHER Surgical Limited
    Inventors: Justin Wavell Rosenfeld Buch, Hanif Ghanbar, Neil Walley
  • Patent number: 11982652
    Abstract: Disclosed are non-contiguous sample fractionating and concatenating device and a dual online multidimensional liquid chromatography system having the same. The non-contiguous sample fractionating and concatenating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a sample supply module which supplies a sample to be analyzed, and a sample fractionation module connected to the sample supply module, and which is continuously supplied with the sample, sets a plurality of unit sample supply times obtained by equally dividing a total sample supply time during which the sample is supplied from the sample supply module, sets a plurality of unit fractionation intervals obtained by equally dividing each of the plurality of unit sample supply times, and concatenates and stores the sample supplied during corresponding unit fractionation intervals within each unit sample supply time to acquire a plurality of fractions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sang-Won Lee, Hangyeore Lee
  • Patent number: 11980676
    Abstract: The present invention is a dermal-exfoliation system that uses positive pressure to deliver salt and/or bio-inert crystalline particle abrasives or saline solution to the stratum corneum, combined with a minimal amount of negative pressure to close the loop when in contact with the skin to evacuate spent particles and dislodged skin cells and debris. An applicator handpiece is optimized for the use of the combined pressure system discussed herein for the removal of epidermal layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Inventor: Allan Danto
  • Patent number: 11980957
    Abstract: The present invention shows an apparatus for a chamfer machining of a toothed workpiece comprising a workpiece spindle having a workpiece holder rotatably supported about an axis of rotation for holding the workpiece, a tool spindle having a tool holder rotatably supported about an axis of rotation for holding a finger mill, wherein the tool spindle is travelable relative to the workpiece holder via at least one linear axis of the apparatus, and a control having a machining function that rotates the workpiece held in the workpiece holder by controlling the workpiece spindle for the chamfer machining of a toothed workpiece while a finger mill held in the tool holder engages at the edge to be machined. It is characterized in that the machining function varies the rotational speed of the workpiece during the chamfer machining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: LIEBHERR-VERZAHNTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Weixler, Robert Würfel, Alexander Hunt, Johannes van Hauth
  • Patent number: 11981435
    Abstract: Described are temporary privacy modules for non-passenger seating areas of aircraft cabin arrangements. The temporary privacy modules selectively enclose a portion of the non-passenger seating areas. The temporary privacy modules include a support and a privacy device. The privacy device is movable relative to the support between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the privacy device encloses the portion of the non-passenger seating area and defines a temporary privacy room within the non-passenger seating area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLC
    Inventors: Oscar Ruiz Lara, Arthur Glain
  • Patent number: D1026746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Inventor: Chi-Chung Lin