Patents by Inventor Chao Tao
Chao Tao 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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Publication number: 20250111666Abstract: Methods and systems for visualizing media trends at a content sharing platform are provided herein. A request of a client device is received for media items of a platform. A graphical user interface (GUI) including audiovisual content of one or more media items and an indication that the media items are associated with a media trend of the platform is provided for presentation on the client device. The media trend is associated with a set of media items, where content of the set of media items share common audiovisual characteristics in accordance with a concept of the media trend A user interaction with a GUI element associated with the media items is detected. Responsive to the detection, an additional GUI is provided for presentation on to the client device, the additional GUI including audiovisual content of a set of media items associated with the media trend.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2024Publication date: April 3, 2025Inventors: Mingyan Gao, Hui Miao, Ye Jin, Sourabh Bansod, Wenqi He, Bibang Liu, Jeffrey Daniel Forrester, Chao Tao, Eman Aboulatta, Jonathan Samuel Leavitt
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Patent number: 12233182Abstract: A novel bio-adhesive suitable for in vivo and/or underwater medical use is disclosed. The bio-adhesive includes base polymers conjugated to hydrophobic moieties for imparting water-resistance and/or to phenolic moieties for enhancing adhesion to biological tissues. The bio-adhesive exhibits low toxicity and is highly compatible with biological tissues.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2022Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: City University of Hong KongInventors: Dong-An Wang, Chao Tao, Min Jin
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Publication number: 20240313293Abstract: A battery box, battery pack and energy storage container are provided. The battery box comprises: a bottom plate and a frame, the bottom plate and the frame together form an installation cavity, the bottom plate is provided with a number of cooling flow channels, and the cooling flow channels are used for circulating cooling medium; a coolant-converging-channel, at least one end of the bottom plate is provided with the coolant-converging-channel, the coolant-converging-channel is located inside or outside the installation cavity, and the coolant-converging-channel connects to the bottom plate and is interconnected to the cooling flow channels. The battery box, battery pack and energy storage container can achieve uniform heat dissipation of the battery module, convenient for thermal management inside the battery pack and improving battery safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Hui CAO, Si LIU, Chen YU, Hua DAI, Chao TAO, Qi ZHAO
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Publication number: 20240108782Abstract: A novel bio-adhesive suitable for in vivo and/or underwater medical use is disclosed. The bio-adhesive includes base polymers conjugated to hydrophobic moieties for imparting water-resistance and/or to phenolic moieties for enhancing adhesion to biological tissues. The bio-adhesive exhibits low toxicity and is highly compatible with biological tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Dong-An Wang, Chao Tao, Min Jin
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Patent number: 11710307Abstract: An urban remote sensing image scene classification method in consideration of spatial relationships is provided and includes following steps of: cutting a remote sensing image into sub-images in an even and non-overlapping manner; performing a visual information coding on each of the sub-images to obtain a feature image Fv; inputting the feature image Fv into a crossing transfer unit to obtain hierarchical spatial characteristics; performing convolution of dimensionality reduction on the hierarchical spatial characteristics to obtain dimensionality-reduced hierarchical spatial characteristics; and performing a softmax model based classification on the dimensionality-reduced hierarchical spatial characteristics to obtain a classification result.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITYInventors: Chao Tao, Weipeng Lu, Ji Qi, Haifeng Li
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Publication number: 20220053813Abstract: Abnormally-shaped tobacco granules are provided. The tobacco granules comprise a tobacco granule body and a coating attached to the surface of the tobacco granule body. The coating contains an adhesive. The surface of the abnormally-shaped tobacco granule has one or more grooves and/or ridges, and/or, the abnormally-shaped tobacco granule has through holes therein. The surface grooves of the abnormally-shaped tobacco granules can serve as smoke channels after the tobacco granules are bonded, cured and shaped, so that the air permeability inside a total-granule tobacco product is greatly improved. The smoking resistance of cigarettes is reduced. The flammability of cigarettes is improved and the consumption of tobacco raw materials is reduced. A preparation method of the abnormally-shaped tobacco granules, a tobacco product comprising the abnormally-shaped tobacco granules, and a preparation method thereof are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong Jin, Qian Chen, Ke Li, Saibo Yu, Hongmei Fan, Haifeng Tan, Shital Wang, Chao Tao, Qi Liu
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Publication number: 20210264150Abstract: An urban remote sensing image scene classification method in consideration of spatial relationships is provided and includes following steps of: cutting a remote sensing image into sub-images in an even and non-overlapping manner; performing a visual information coding on each of the sub-images to obtain a feature image Fv; inputting the feature image Fv into a crossing transfer unit to obtain hierarchical spatial characteristics; performing convolution of dimensionality reduction on the hierarchical spatial characteristics to obtain dimensionality-reduced hierarchical spatial characteristics; and performing a softmax model based classification on the dimensionality-reduced hierarchical spatial characteristics to obtain a classification result.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Chao Tao, Weipeng Lu, Ji Qi, Haifeng Li
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Patent number: 11049752Abstract: An apparatus configured to calibrate a wafer bonding apparatus includes a stage, a linear moving pin, a detector, and a data processing unit. The stage is configured to hold a wafer thereon, and the wafer includes a predetermined mark thereon. The linear moving pin is configured to push the wafer away from the stage. The detector is configured to detect a position of the predetermined mark when the linear moving pin applies a force to the wafer. The data processing unit receives information on the position of the predetermined mark from the detector and information on a corresponding force applied to the wafer by the linear moving pin, where the data processing unit is configured to compare the information with calibration information.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chao Tao
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Publication number: 20200144088Abstract: An apparatus configured to calibrate a wafer bonding apparatus includes a stage, a linear moving pin, a detector, and a data processing unit. The stage is configured to hold a wafer thereon, and the wafer includes a predetermined mark thereon. The linear moving pin is configured to push the wafer away from the stage. The detector is configured to detect a position of the predetermined mark when the linear moving pin applies a force to the wafer. The data processing unit receives information on the position of the predetermined mark from the detector and information on a corresponding force applied to the wafer by the linear moving pin, where the data processing unit is configured to compare the information with calibration information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Chao Tao
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Publication number: 20200089177Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media may be configured to determine user response to simulation of driving experience. Simulation information may be obtained. The simulation information may define a simulation of driving experience. A simulation of driving experience may include a visual portion, an audio portion, and a motion portion. The visual portion of the simulation may be outputted via a display. The audio portion of the simulation may be outputted via a speaker. The motion portion of the simulation may be outputted via a vibration motor configured to vibrate a seat and motion of the seat along one or more of six-degrees of freedom. A user's response to the simulation of driving experience may be determined via a set of sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Chao Tao, Xiang Yu, Tiancheng Lou, Jun Peng, Yubo Zhang, Sinan Xiao
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Patent number: 9840631Abstract: The present invention discloses a preparation method for a fluorinated POSS/polysiloxane hybrid coating and the anti-icing application thereof The coating is prepared by mixing fluorinatedpolyhedral oligomericsilsesquioxanes (fluorinated POSS) comprising Si-H bonds and fluoro alkyl chains in the eight vertices with polysiloxane, and subsequently curing via hydrosilylation. Fluorinated POSS aggregates on the surface of the polysiloxane hybrid coating due to the low surface energy fluorinated chains, leading to the generation of micro/nano-sized wrinkles. The wrinkles, together with lubricant, contribute to the low water contact angle hysteresis (as low as 2°) and ice shear strength (as low as 20 kPa). The required materials are easy to obtain, and the preparation is simple and controllable. All the above make it promising as anti-icing coatings.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Tianjin UniversityInventors: Xiaoyan Yuan, Chao Tao, Kongying Zhu, Chenghao Luo, Yunhui Zhao, Xiaohui Li, Kaiqiang Zhang
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Publication number: 20170218209Abstract: The present invention discloses a preparation method for a fluorinated POSS/polysiloxane hybrid coating and the anti-icing application thereof The coating is prepared by mixing fluorinatedpolyhedral oligomericsilsesquioxanes (fluorinated POSS) comprising Si-H bonds and fluoro alkyl chains in the eight vertices with polysiloxane, and subsequently curing via hydrosilylation. Fluorinated POSS aggregates on the surface of the polysiloxane hybrid coating due to the low surface energy fluorinated chains, leading to the generation of micro/nano-sized wrinkles. The wrinkles, together with lubricant, contribute to the low water contact angle hysteresis (as low as 2°) and ice shear strength (as low as 20 kPa). The required materials are easy to obtain, and the preparation is simple and controllable. All the above make it promising as anti-icing coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2014Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Xiaoyan YUAN, Chao TAO, Kongying ZHU, Chenghao LUO, Yunhui ZHAO, Xiaohui LI, Kalqiang ZHANG
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Patent number: 9373156Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for controlling display interface rotation of a terminal, including: collecting human face image data of a user; processing the human face image data of the user to acquire human face posture information; and rotating a display interface according to the human face posture information to adjust a direction of the display interface of the terminal. The embodiments of the present invention further disclose a terminal. According to the present invention, a display interface of the terminal may remain in an orthophoric direction of a user, which can improve the visual experience of the user and make the terminal more intelligent.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: DONGGUAN GOLDEX COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Chao Tao
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Patent number: 9036326Abstract: An electrostatic clamp is provided having a clamping plate, wherein the clamping plate has a central region and an annulus region. A plurality of gas supply orifices are defined in the central region of the clamping plate, wherein the plurality of gas supply orifices are in fluid communication with a pressurized gas supply, and wherein the pressurized gas supply is configured to provide a cushion of gas between the clamping surface and the workpiece in the central region of the clamping plate via the plurality of gas supply orifices. One or more gas return orifices defined in one or more of the central region and annulus region of the clamping plate, wherein the one or more gas return orifices are in fluid communication with a vacuum source, therein generally defining an exhaust path for the cushion of gas.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Axcelis Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William David Lee, Marvin Raymond LaFontaine, Ashwin Madhukar Purohit, Joseph Daniel Gillespie, Donovan Beckel, Teng Chao Tao, Alexander Henry Slocum, Samir Nayfeh
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Publication number: 20150042556Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for controlling display interface rotation of a terminal, including: collecting human face image data of a user; processing the human face image data of the user to acquire human face posture information; and rotating a display interface according to the human face posture information to adjust a direction of the display interface of the terminal. The embodiments of the present invention further disclose a terminal. According to the present invention, a display interface of the terminal may remain in an orthophoric direction of a user, which can improve the visual experience of the user and make the terminal more intelligent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventor: Chao Tao
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Patent number: 7629597Abstract: A system for controlling the temperature of a semiconductor workpiece processing tool and surrounding structure, thereby reducing the deposition rates within an ion implanter. A faraday flag structure comprising a conductive strike plate coupled to a circuit for monitoring ions striking the strike plate to obtain an indication of the and a base supporting the strike plate that includes a thermally conductive material surrounding at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the strike plate. The faraday flag structure base defines a conduit for routing coolant through the thermally conductive material surrounding the strike plate. Positioned below the faraday flag is a thermally controlled cold trap that receives and retains foreign material appearing in ion implanter.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Axcelis Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Teng-Chao Tao, Philip J Ring
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Publication number: 20090273878Abstract: An electrostatic clamp is provided having a clamping plate, wherein the clamping plate has a central region and an annulus region. A plurality of gas supply orifices are defined in the central region of the clamping plate, wherein the plurality of gas supply orifices are in fluid communication with a pressurized gas supply, and wherein the pressurized gas supply is configured to provide a cushion of gas between the clamping surface and the workpiece in the central region of the clamping plate via the plurality of gas supply orifices. One or more gas return orifices defined in one or more of the central region and annulus region of the clamping plate, wherein the one or more gas return orifices are in fluid communication with a vacuum source, therein generally defining an exhaust path for the cushion of gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: Axcelis Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William David Lee, Marvin Raymond LaFontaine, Ashwin Madhukar Purohit, Joseph Daniel Gillespie, Donovan Beckel, Teng Chao Tao, Alexander Henry Slocum, Samir Nayfeh
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Publication number: 20080073576Abstract: A system for controlling the temperature of a semiconductor workpiece processing tool and surrounding structure, thereby reducing the deposition rates within an ion implanter. A faraday flag structure comprising a conductive strike plate coupled to a circuit for monitoring ions striking the strike plate to obtain an indication of the and a base supporting the strike plate that includes a thermally conductive material surrounding at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the strike plate. The faraday flag structure base defines a conduit for routing coolant through the thermally conductive material surrounding the strike plate. Positioned below the faraday flag is a thermally controlled cold trap that receives and retains foreign material appearing in ion implanter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Teng-Chao Tao, Philip J. Ring
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Patent number: D370470Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1993Date of Patent: June 4, 1996Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Inst.Inventors: Chao-Tao Wu, Yu-Lin Chao