Patents by Inventor Brian (Xi-Yu) Guo

Brian (Xi-Yu) Guo 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).

  • System and method for exercise type recognition using wearables
    Patent number: 12249185
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for using multiple inertial measurement units (IMUs) to recognize particular user activity, such as particular types of exercises and repetitions of such exercises. The IMUs may be located in consumer products, such as smartwatches and earbuds. Each IMU may include an accelerometer and a gyroscope, each with three axes of measurement, for a total of 12 raw measurement streams. A training image includes a plurality of subplots or tiles, each depicting a separate data stream. The training image is then used to train a machine learning model to recognize IMU data as corresponding to a particular type of exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Mark Fralick, Brian Chen
  • Methods and systems for automated synchronization and optimization of audio-visual files
    Patent number: 12250382
    Abstract: One variation of a method for autonomously generating an optimized audio-visual (AV) file from an original AV file comprises: a) generating a vector cube comprising a plurality of vector matrices for an original AV file; b) for each vector matrix within the vector cube, determining an optimal subframe having a subframe size larger than or equal to a predetermined minimum subframe size; and c) generating an optimized AV file based on the optimal subframes determined for each of the vector matrices within the vector cube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Inventor: Brian Hardy
  • Compact multifunctional battery booster
    Patent number: 12249860
    Abstract: A portable power pack having a housing, a rechargeable lithium battery positioned in the housing, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a wireless charging coil, a light emitting diode (LED) flash light, a universal serial bus (USB) port, a direct current (DC) port, and a power management circuit. The LCD can be positioned on the housing and configured to display a status of the portable power pack. The wireless charging coil can be positioned in or on the housing and configured to wirelessly couple with an external wireless charging coil of an external device through electromagnetic induction in accordance with, for example, the Qi wireless power transfer standard. The USB port supplies a charging current to charge a portable electronic device, while the DC port supplies a starting current to jump start an engine of a vehicle that is electrically coupled with an external battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Schumacher Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, Shenzhong Zhu, Xiao Ping Chen
  • Integrated nitrogen liquefier for a nitrogen and argon producing cryogenic air separation unit
    Patent number: 12247783
    Abstract: A nitrogen liquefier configured to be integrated with an argon and nitrogen producing cryogenic air separation unit and method of nitrogen liquefaction are provided. The integrated nitrogen liquefier and associated methods may be operated in at least three distinct modes including: (i) a nil liquid nitrogen mode; (ii) a low liquid nitrogen mode; and (iii) a high liquid nitrogen mode. The present systems and methods are further characterized in an oxygen enriched stream from the lower pressure column of the air separation unit is an oxygen enriched condensing medium used in the argon condenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: LINDE GmbH
    Inventors: Brian R. Kromer, Neil M. Prosser, Jeremy M. Cabral, James R. Handley
  • Calreticulin binding constructs and engineered T cells for the treatment of diseases
    Patent number: 12247060
    Abstract: Provided herein are nucleic acid constructs, polypeptides and T cells related to antigen binding domains that bind to mutant calreticulin; and methods of use thereof for the treatment of diseases, including cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Marengo Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Loew, Brian Edward Vash
  • Method and system for providing interoperability for rich communication suite (RCS) information sharing using plural channels
    Patent number: 12250186
    Abstract: A method and system for providing interoperability for Rich Communications Suite/Systems (RCS) messaging with RCS information sharing using plural channels. If a target network device includes RCS functionality then RCS sharing (i.e., sharing a RCS message with plural other target network devices) is done directly on a RCS channel (e.g., a primary channel) with other target network devices. If a target devices does not include RCS functionality, RCS functionality is provided via a secondary channel (e.g., a non-RCS channel, etc.) by an RCS interoperability application on a server network device to provide a RCS-emulated experience for RCS sharing for the other target network devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: nativeMsg, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Stafford, Michael C. Lamb
  • System and method for geo-referencing object on floor
    Patent number: 12249093
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and a method for geo-referencing an object on a floor. The method comprises receiving a camera frame providing view of a section of the floor, receiving a detailed floor plan of the floor, selecting a first area from the section of the floor in which the object needs to be tracked and defining a plurality of reference points. Herein, at least one of the pluralities of reference points is close to a mid-point along one of corresponding axes of the first area. The method further comprises mapping the plurality of reference points to the floor plan, processing the camera frame to determine if the object has been placed in the first area and geo-referencing the one or more object in the floor plan if the object is determined to be placed in the first area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Inventors: Brian Earp, Jan-Phillipp Mohr
  • Thermal storage device for batteries
    Patent number: 12249701
    Abstract: A thermal storage device for batteries is provided. In some examples, the thermal storage device is provided for a battery pack that includes one or more rechargeable battery cells. In some examples, the lithium ion battery cells are used. The thermal storage device is in thermal contact with the battery cell. The thermal storage device is made of a material that absorbs heat that is given off by battery cells during discharge. In some examples, the thermal storage device is made of a plastic material. The material has a relatively low thermal conductivity but a relatively high specific heat capacity, allowing heat energy to be stored in the thermal storage device. The thermal storage device prevents the battery pack from overheating during use. The thermal storage device defines one or more cell receiving volumes. In some examples, an axially extending relief volume is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Brian Algot Hanson, Paul Frederick Koltz, Robert Luke Anderson, Adam Burghardt Stroud
  • Combination square packaging
    Patent number: 12246899
    Abstract: A merchandise product is provided with a combination square having a head having a blade receiving slot and a blade releasably received in the blade receiving slot. The merchandise product includes a packaging card including a retainer structure configured to retain the head to the packaging card, a slot extending through the packaging card, and a retention member configured to pass through the slot and the blade. The retention member is configured to slide along a length of the slot and allow rotation of the blade about the retention member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Schulz, Sean O'Flaherty, Alicia Shenal
  • In-situ inverter capacitance analyses and degradation alerts using variable operational modes of electric motor
    Patent number: 12249944
    Abstract: Apparatus and techniques for analyzing a capacitance value in an electric motor inverter are disclosed. A processor is coupled to a DC-AC inverter, which includes a capacitor across its terminals and is powered by a battery. The processor performs resistor switching to enable singular, periodic measurement of the capacitance. The measured value is compared with a nominal or beginning of life (BOL) value. An alert may be sent if the capacitance has degraded beyond a threshold. In other aspects, the DC torque ripple envelop is used to measure capacitance. The outcome is compared with the other tests to assess consistency. An inconsistent outcome may identify potential resistor degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Muhammad H. Alvi, Khorshed Mohammed Alam, Jiyu Zhang, Chunhao J. Lee, Brian A. Welchko
  • System and method for the validation of electronic data transfers in a distributed network via self-directed image data
    Patent number: 12250225
    Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for validation of electronic data transfers in a distributed network via self-directed image data. The present invention is configured to receive a request for a transfer of electronic data from a first repository associated with a first user to a second repository associated with a second user, transfer the electronic data, generate and apply a first identifier to the electronic data, collect a geolocation of a second endpoint device, transmit the geolocation and a request for a verification of the geolocation to the first endpoint device, receive the verification of the geolocation, generate and apply a second identifier to the electronic data, transmit control signals to the second endpoint device to prompt collection of self-directed image data, and collect, using the second endpoint device, the self-directed image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Elvis Nyamwange, Amer Ali, Erik Dahl, Pratap Dande, Brian Neal Jacobson, Rahul Shashidhar Phadnis, Sailesh Vezzu, Hari Vuppala, Rahul Yaksh
  • Components, kits, bed frames, beds, and methods of manufacture and use thereof
    Patent number: 12245698
    Abstract: Generally, this disclosure enables a bed that can be easily assembled by an end user on premises of end use (e.g., a bedroom), while also being efficiently packaged for delivery to or assembly in a tight area (e.g., an apartment building).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Burrow, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Kuhl, Evan Clabots, Brian Ornduff
  • System and method for removing debris from a storage facility
    Patent number: 12248320
    Abstract: Autonomous carriers or totes that include vacuum units are provided. As the totes move or are moved through a warehouse carrying products, they collect debris. The debris can be analyzed at the tote, and actions can be performed based upon the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Brian C. Roth, Paul E. Durkee, James Benjamin Edwards
  • Universal reporting using natural language queries
    Patent number: 12248466
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for managing report requests are described. A device associated with an identity management platform may receive a message from a user of an organization via a client device. The message may include a natural language and may indicate a request for information associated with the organization. In response to the request, the device may generate a first query based on translating the message into an intermediary language using a machine learning model. The intermediary language may be associated with the identity management platform. The device may transmit a report to the user via the client device. The report may be based on the first query and include the information associated with the organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Inventors: Zhao Wang, Brian Huang, Murad Akhundov, Zhi Rui Du, Jad Siblini
  • Dynamic adjustable exercise system
    Patent number: 12246219
    Abstract: An adjustable weight exercise system is provided. A permanent weight assembly and a plurality of interlocking weights are provided. A base comprises an interlocking weight carrier, wherein the interlocking weights are supported on the interlocking weight carrier and an interlocking weight selector, wherein the interlocking weight selector is adapted to cause interlocking weights to be set to be locked to the permanent weight assembly while the permanent weight assembly is not on the base, wherein placement of the permanent weight assembly on the base causes interlocking weights that are set to be locked to the permanent weight assembly to be locked to the permanent weight assembly, and wherein placement of the permanent weight assembly on the base does not cause interlocking weights that are not set to be locked to the permanent weight assembly to be locked to the permanent weight assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Kabata, Inc.
    Inventors: Kareem Aly, Brian P. Lovera, Vladimir Joukov, Michael Chad Makay
  • DC plasma torch electrical power design method and apparatus
    Patent number: 12250764
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a DC plasma torch. The power supply used is at least two times the average operating voltage used, resulting in a more stable operation of the torch. The torch can include two concentric cylinder electrodes, the electrodes can be graphite, and the plasma forming gas can be hydrogen. The power supply provided also has the capability of igniting the torch at a pulse voltage of at least 20 kilovolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Monolith Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: John Jared Moss, Brian T. Noel
  • System and method for determining physical locations of addresses
    Patent number: 12250612
    Abstract: A method of determining a physical location for an address. The method includes receiving from a first global positioning system on a vehicle a first set of global positioning data indicative of a vehicle location. The method may also receive from a second global positioning system on a portable electronic device a second set of global positioning data indicative of a portable electronic device location. The method may also receive a set of location metadata associated with a picture. The method determines a residence location from the first set of global positioning data, the second set of global positioning data, or the set of location metadata. The method then associates the physical location to the address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Emily Margaret Gray, Daniel Christopher Bitsis, Jr., Qunying Kou, Robert Wiseman Simpson, Manfred Amann, Donnette Moncrief Brown, Eric David Schroeder, Meredith Beveridge, Michael J. Maciolek, Bobby Lawrence Mohs, Brian F. Shipley, Justin Dax Haslam, Ashley Raine Philbrick
  • Vehicle interface device
    Patent number: D1066084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Opus IVS, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Mold, James T. Fish, Mark W. Wine, Brian J. Herron
  • Safety vest light flange
    Patent number: D1066093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Coast Cutlery Co.
    Inventors: Todd Ernst, Brian Sheehy
  • Pad
    Patent number: D1066678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC
    Inventors: Chelsey Amanda Lewis, Michelle Marie Severino DeLong Samalik, Matthew J. Evangelist, Chad A. Smith, Brian E. Nett